Visit #9 · Tribeca, Manhattan
American Cut Tribeca
- Score
- 71/100
- Worth a return visit
- maybe
- Ranked
- #4/9
Manhattan, 7 out of 10
The Manhattan arrived nicely chilled in a martini glass (coupe glass is preferred). The Luxardo cherry had already sunk to the bottom rather than on a pick laid across the rim. The drink had good balance and bite.
Shrimp Cocktail, 8 out of 10
Five decent-size shrimp, presented nicely around the cocktail sauce bowl. The snap was inconsistent: one had great snap, while the others were “ok,” but not great. Extra horseradish was placed in the center of the cocktail sauce, which was a nice touch for adjusting it to taste.
Filet Mignon, 21 out of 30
The center-cut filet was cooked to the medium rare I ordered and had no fat; but it notably lacked flavor and was slightly dry.
Creamed Spinach, 7 out of 10
The spinach was somewhat soupy and too “wet,” though it tasted good - relatively rich and well-balanced. It was called “Sunchoked Spinach” on the menu, which was (and still is) a bit confusing.
New York Cheesecake, 3 out of 5
The cheesecake was served as a square, with graham crust on the bottom; the crust had good texture and taste. The cheesecake itself had essentially no taste, though its texture had a rich density and smooth creaminess. It came with cherry compote, which isn’t my preference (I prefer fresh fruit).
The Room, 8 out of 10
The room had good partitioning, with the bar in a separate room, and a very good all-around vibe - many booths, comfortable armchairs, rich textures, and the modern art deco aesthetic was well done. The ambient and task lighting were very well adjusted, though the acoustics weren’t good.
Service, 8 out of 10
Service was good overall: attentive and knowledgeable, but the bill took a long time to arrive.
Extras, 2 out of 5
The rolls had a surprising scone-like texture. And oddly, surprise cookies arrived before the cheesecake in clear plastic wrappers. The cookies were good, but the wrapping was odd.
Value, 7 out of 10
The filet was $77, the Manhattan $28, the creamed spinach $16, the shrimp cocktail $28 and the cheesecake $18. That is $167 before tax for the order. The value was decent, though for the price, I’d want the filet to be more flavorful and succulent.