James Beard House

James Beard House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. GT

   GailT VIP

   Milwaukee31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 19, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional on every level! The JBH is a hidden secret amongst the NYC food scene. The reality is that it is available to all by visiting their website. The Burlock Coast group from Ft. Lauderdale and Chef Gavin, were amazing! Each course was creative and perfectly balanced. The wine pairings were superb. The service staff at the JBH was helpful, attentive and extremely professional. I recommend the opportunity to attend an event at the JBH to anyone looking for an exquisite culinary experience!
   

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2. GM

   GMAC VIP

   New York City27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 19, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the pleasure of dining when the visiting chef was Gavin Pera and his staff. Each course from the appetizers to each of the dinner courses built upon each other and were truly phenomenal. The rum based cocktails were outstanding and the dessert was amazing. To top off the outstanding food we had the priviledge of being seated with a wonderful couple from the Washington DC area who was retired from the US Air Force after serving 28 years and continues to serve our country after his retirement. Truly spectacular evening.
   

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   Sandi

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on October 14, 2017

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   The seating was too tight for the room size, our server passed plates over the head of my fellow dining guest for me to serve myself. Leaving the table to use the restroom during dinner was uncomfortable . The room was so loud that we could not converse during dinner. The food was disappointing. The outdoor reception prior to dinner was lovely, the appetizers were very nice. The wine was presented well with an engaging explanation by a well informed representative of the winery. The dining room staff was cordial. This dinner was to be the highlight of a trip with friends and was very disappointing.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 14, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The event I attended was one held by Chef Marcello Verzino of Scottsdale, Arizona. From the canapes to the dessert, the cuisine was simply outstanding. It was authentic, savory, delicious and unique. I had dined at Amarone, his restaurant in New York. It was the best hand-made past I had ever had and this current dining experience did not disappoint. The ambience of the James Beard House is perfect for this kind of event. The patio is beautiful, intimate and festive. The outdoor bar is the perfect centerpiece of this well-designed space. The patrons that this event attracted were interesting, cordial, diversified and endlessly enjoyable. I haven't enjoyed a dining experience this much in decades.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 13, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. Guest Chef Matthew Dolan plated superb meal. Great company with the other guest at Table 1. We will be there again. Hats off to a great evening
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 8, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Birthday gift
   

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   Kwdiner

   Central Coast84 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 22, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It's an unusual experience to dine here although dinners are offered 300 nights a year with changing chefs Service was iffy, much like a large catered affair that has a formula , which it indeed is
   

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   Beck VIP

   New York City26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 8, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Anyone who is a foodie must experience the James Beard House in NYC. To appreciate even more watch a documentary about James Beard before coming to appreciate the historic location in the world of food.
   

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   ellenost

   New York City100 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on July 24, 2017

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food from the guest Chefs is excellent. However the cocktail hour is a mess with the guests dive bombing the servers for the hors D'Oeuvres--it's as if the guests have been starving all day. Many guests don't get any since some guests take all the food. The seating is very cramped and the guests have to pass dirty dishes to each other to get to the servers. They should have fewer guests so it would be a more pleasant event. They need to restock the rest room with toilet paper. Won't return.
   

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    SeanoNYC

    New York City116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The James Beard House is always awesome. The Summertime Soiree did not disappoint. Excellent food from a variety of chefs paired with inventive cocktails. Festive vibe. Can't wait to return...
    

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