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ABC Kitchen, New York, NY

ABC Kitchen

4.5
4.5
6552 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
35 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Since opening in 2010, situated steps away from the Union Square Greenmarket, abc kitchen has celebrated community and local producers. Specializing in seasonal American cuisine with Jean-Georges’ signature touch (spice, acidity and Asian flares sprinkled throughout), abc kitchen is a Jean-Georges restaurant that partners with a diverse network of farmers and purveyors including Norwich Meadows Farm, Eckerton Hill Farm, Bodhi Tree Farm, Lani’s, and many more.

The restaurant’s regularly rotating food and beverage menus showcase organic ingredients, ranging from fresh greens to meats and fruits. Set amidst rich natural woods, abc kitchen offers a cozy ambiance that invites guests to savor celebrated seasonal dishes and local harvests in a warm and inviting setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    ABC Kitchen would be honored to host your special event.
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross street
    Broadway & Park Avenue South
  • Parking details
    Nearest Parking Facilities: 21st Street b/w Broadway & Park Avenue South and Irving Place b/w 17th & 18th Streets
  • Public transit
    L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6 to Union Square
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking

What 6,552 people are saying

ABC Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Contemporary American

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ABC Kitchen offers a diverse menu with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." The ambiance is often praised as "beautiful" and "inviting," making it a top choice for dining in NYC. Some reviews mention service being slow, but the creative dishes and culinary expertise consistently impress. A "must visit" for its memorable dining experience.

6,552 Reviews
  1. KatherineH

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, relaxed yet chic ambience, yummy cocktails, delicious appetizers (try the toasts), seafood dishes and the salted mashed potato. Lots of servers walking around. The menu is hard to read because of the small don't lol

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  2. RAFI

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 6, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    -The waitress advised us the sea bass. We ordered it. She came back to tell us they run out of it. -The runner seemed lost. Came with our plates then went back, came back again and was leaving again (not knowing which table it belonged) untill I stopped him. Food came cold. -Pizza was burned. Calamari were soggy. Ricotta ravioli was excellent. -The bottle of wine was served after we finished the appetizers!

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  3. annf

    Dallas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love love the creative delicious food! Ate at ABC Kitchen one day & its Cocina the next.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 5, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, tasty food but the prices for the appetizers are too steep. Entrees are somewhat more reasonably sized/priced. Happy to pay so long as it is good value...

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  5. emaquad

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a solid experience and I already can't wait to go back!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 5, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was my third visit here over the past few years. I wanted to take girlfriends who haven’t been. Our waiter was rude from the beginning. It was a horrible experience, which makes me want to never go back.

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  7. Foodietime666

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They forgot my lobster order so it took about 45 minutes between the app and entree We were full so we tried to cancel but we couldn’t - at about 35 minutes - we told them we were full They offered another glass of wine which I didn’t want Then we ordered a dessert which I hoped would be comped but instead they sent an additional dessert which I don’t eat - almond flavoring. I found it strange they sent an additional dessert given all these facts But the food was great - very rich

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  8. Linhar VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting , healthy food served in lovely, candlelit room

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Burger was shockingly dry and took an hour to arrive. All the rest was great

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  10. Lisa

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ups and downs with ABC over the years. First time for brunch. The beet soup didn't just have ginger, it was basically ginger soup w/beet flavor. Way too overpowering (and I love ginger). All other food was very good to excellent. Stellar service and being seated in the back helped keep the noise level down.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
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35 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway & Park Avenue South
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Nearest Parking Facilities: 21st Street b/w Broadway & Park Avenue South and Irving Place b/w 17th & 18th Streets
  • Public transit
    L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6 to Union Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking
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