Restaurant Reviews for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
59 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
For 100 years, the Algonquin has been greeting and lodging the country's most prominent writers and literary personalities, as well as the leading figures of the American stage. The hotel is best known, perhaps, for the members of the Round Table, a group of luminaries who had in common both the ability to fire blazing witticisms and to withstand being on the receiving end of them. The tone they set during their daily meetings set the literary style of the 1920s. After World War I, Vanity Fair writers and Algonquin regulars Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley and Robert E. Sherwood began lunching at the Algonquin. Though society columns referred to them as the Algonquin Round Table, they called themselves the Vicious Circle. "By force of character," observed drama critic Brooks Atkinson, "they changed the nature of American comedy and established the tastes of a new period in the arts and theatre."
Dining Style: Casual Elegant Price: $31 to $50 Parking: Public Lot Cross Street:
The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Beautiful and historic dining area. Friendly service. Wonderful atmosphere for an elegant but low key lunch."
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/19/2010)
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Review 2 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"This was not quite the experience I was hoping for. It is a fine looking restaurant - albeit seemlessly integrated with the hotel lobby - with a famed history for those with a literary bent. But beyond that it turned out to be a standard hotel restaurant with off- hand service, an uninteresting menu, and what could only be described as the worst capuccino ever served to anyone anywhere in the world. Dining in the heart of NYC in a famed establishment one expects and should get more than this restaurant had to offer."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 3 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great for special occasions or just a good dinner. Restaurant is a historic gem, staff treats you very well and makes sure you feel welcome. Great spot for pre-theater dinner - excellent fixed -price menu."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 4 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Great ambience, the history resonates, the food was very good and the service was exceptional."
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 5 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Good food but not a very young crowd. A little stuffy , but that is to be expected given the hotel"
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 6 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Having been to the Oak Room before I elected to enjoy Valentine's Day with my beloved at the Round Table. The historic ambiance and elegance made for a superb evening, and the restaurant was suitably quiet for a romantic evening. The food was delicious and the beef and salmon were both sublime. The portion for the fish was a bit small and the plate looked more bare than the beef with shrimp, but still was quiet delectable and was sufficient for my appetite, being a light eater. The staff were courteous and efficient. Recommend highly for a special date and a memorable dining experience. Dress to impress and make the most of the evening. The Oak Room is rated as one of the ten most romantic spots in New York for good reason."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 7 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"lovely room, great and friendly service. Actual meal was just o.k."
Special Features: great for lunch
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 8 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Very disappointed. Waiter was doing a rush job with an empty restaurant. Brought the check without even asking if anyone wanted dessert. Food was predictable, not presented well and not hot."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 9 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Excellent dining experience; great food, gracious service."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 10 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Wonderful for romantic dinner, even though we took our 6-year-old who loved Mathilda, the cat from the front door. Great pasta with lobster, we were enchanted by the atmosphere and the service. Definetly we'l go again"
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/24/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 11 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Me and boyfriend visited the Alonquin for Christmas dinner in New York, we really wanted somewhere special and memorable and it definitely delivered!!! Featuring a beautiful Christmas tree, the hotel was decorated beautifully, you were made to feel very special. The food was amazing, staff more than accommodating (they held our table for 10 mins while we watched the knicks in the adjoining blue bar) which is also a great place to visit, great atmosphere, cosy and brilliant! Also dont forget to pay a visit to the Alonquin Hotel cat, Matilda. No visit is complete without a cuddle. 5* a must do in New York, and a Christmas we will never forget."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/25/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 12 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"First impressions were favourable, we were seated straight away but then had a long wait for menus and to be asked what we wanted to drink. Starter was field Baby Greens with Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto,when we received it we had problems finding the 1 parcel of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto among the salad leaves. The main meal of which i had turkey and my partner had duck, and the dessert of apple caramel galette were very average. We had to ask a waiter 3 times for another drink, and my partner was still eating when a waiter came and removed my plate which i found very rude. We had barely finished our meal when we had the bill placed on the table, we felt we were being rushed to leave. Overpriced food and bad service."
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/29/2009)
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Review 13 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Go for the room, not the food. The room is beautiful and historic. The service is good,and the host was very nice and friendly. One mis-step was, instead of replacing the silverware, they removed it from the plate they were taking away and put it back on the table. A big no-no in my book. Caesar salad very mediocre, no real flavor. Onion soup was ok, on the sweet side, not one of the better ones in the city. Salmon entree was tasty, but i had requested it VERY rare and it was thoroughly cooked through. When I mentioned it to the waiter, he just smiled at me. (!) Recommend having drinks in the bar, which is adjacent to the dining room and skipping the food altogether."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/17/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 14 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"For breakfast, the restaurant was outstanding in every respect. I should add that we'd made a reservation and had more than two people, so that we had a pleasant corner table--round, in fact!--at some remove from some tourist families that might have made for a slight noise problem. The main thing is, however, that the standard breakfast items met the highest standards."
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 15 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The history alone of this restaurant's role in American theater and literary life makes this a place to dine. Fortunately, the food and service are excellent so it's not just a great setting! I would like to have more wine choices but there are enough to complement most entrees and budgets."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/01/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 16 for The Round Table at the Algonquin Hotel
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We had a lovely experience celebrating Dad's 87th birthday."
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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