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The Dutch
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
131 Sullivan St(between Prince St & Houston St)
New York, NY 10012
Neighbourhood: South Village
(212) 677-6200
- Nearest Transit:
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Spring St (A, C, E)
Houston St (1, 2)
Prince St (N, R)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm
Mon-Thu, Sun 5:30 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 1 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
267 reviews for The Dutch
Review Highlights
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"Little Oyster sandwiches (2) : These are a must get." In 22 reviews -
"Andrew Carmellini) and let him know I was there." In 15 reviews -
"Rabbit Pot Pie: one of the best dish of the night." In 9 reviews
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267 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica D.
New York, NY
5/3/2012
Amazing experience in the PDR downstairs.
I was lucky enough to have a close friend throw their birthday dinner in the private dining room at the Dutch. While it is on the smaller side, it didn't feel too cramped for a party of about 15. It is gorgeous, dark and cozy and feels like you are a guest in someone's home.
We had a cocktail hour to start, which I always love. The best thing about this PDR is the bar. Your private dining experience comes with it's own full bar and bartender. Not a makeshift set up in the corner, but an actual built in bar, fully stocked. Favorite cocktail was the Miss Ellie.
After we sat, the pre-fixe menu came out family style. Oysters were incredibly fresh! The oyster sandwiches were also awesome, juicy and delicious. Most of what we had is no longer on the menu, as it changes seasonally. However, my favorite entree, the Pecan Duck with Dirty Rice still is!! The fries are also very good.
Service was impeccable. The waiter was cute and the chef came out to say hello. We also had a late joiner who missed the first courses of oysters and the little oyster sandwiches. Within minutes of him sitting down, a half dozen more oysters and a little sandwich came out for him. Little things like this make all the difference.
I love this place and will eventually come back for a more traditional dining experience. Definitely excited to try the new dishes on the menu! -
Review from Melissa B.
Manhattan, NY
5/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
I did not eat at The Dutch, as I'd just enjoyed an incredible dinner as Mas Farmhouse, but I did have "one drink" at The Dutch.. and only one because the place is filed with douchebags and the bartenders have a cocky attitude and seem appalled to be waiting on people.
Will I ever eat at The Dutch.. eh, not sure, maybe if someone else invites me, but I definitely won't be the person recommending it.. -
Review from Michael U.
Dublin, OH
See the blog for my review. I hate to rave hype spots, but I ended up here twice in one day. High point dishes below. Service was spot on, to boot.
For "Hot Fried Chicken, Honey Butter Biscuits" I have to admit I did not anticipate a half of a chicken, two biscuits, and slaw - overall I was glad to share not because I didn't have room, but because all I really wanted to do was see if it lived up to the hype, something two pieces would easily accomplish.
Opting first to taste the slaw as it is generally not something I fancy while friend stated she loved it my one bite was sufficient - crisp, creamy, a touch of sweet and a bit of acid...just as expected, but essentially just filler. Moving next to the chicken - okay, I'll admit, it was pretty excellent; golden brown, crunchy coating giving way to juicy meat, and just a touch of salt and spice to make it memorable. It was as good as any Amish fried chicken I've ever tasted, though perhaps not quite as lovely as the version at Central Michel Richard...a side by side taste test would be necessary to decide. Rounding out the plate, and thankfully deemed "too much bread" by my friend, the honey butter biscuits needed no side-by-side at all. Dense, buttery, flaky, and sweet I can't think of any that I've tasted that can compare. They were the best non-pastry bread I had on this trip to New York, Per Se and EMP included.
With regard to dessert, only pies are offered at lunch, and while I certainly do not claim to be a pie maven and fully admit that 99 times out of 100 I will order cake, pudding, ice cream, or otherwise instead this Dutch Apple Pie was pretty damned good. Beginning first with the apples - cooked but still snappy, sweet but balanced by the sour cream, warm and loaded with cinnamon - they were quite good, but where this dish really shined was the crust; a crisp, buttery, and flaky shell beyond reproach topped off with cinnamon crumble and paired with creamy buttered walnut ice cream and candied walnuts...it was a dish that made me think that just maybe I should consider pie more often...maybe.
Returning later in the day with a different friend, ostensibly for drinks, two more desserts were ordered. The first, "Forbidden Rice Pudding" climbed to a spot just behind the rice pudding at Chez L'Ami Jean for best all time. Featuring black rice and its expected savory notes cooked to texture just short of creamy at its base and topped in rum-tinged syrup before being finished with shredded coconut and chopped pineapple, mango, and passion fruit plus crushed macadamia nuts there really wasn't a single bite of this dish that tasted the same as the last and adding in the coconut sorbet to smooth the substantially sweet fruits was a beautiful touch. Even as someone who generally does not order fruit based desserts I found myself raving and not-so-secretly sort of glad when my friend deferred an offered taste.
Moving on to the second dessert, and perhaps the restaurant's most well known, the "Devil's Food Cake" would sit waiting while I finished the warm rice pudding and with my friend quite willing to give this one a taste or three we were both impressed, though for myself certainly less so than with the rice pudding. Featuring a dark, dense chocolate cake topped with black pepper icing, fudge sauce, and layers of chocolate mousse and ganache between the three cake layers the cake itself would prove a perfect match for the coffee while the light peppery hint was just detectable on the lips. Served alongside and atop a pile of chocolate crumbles - white Russian ice cream...delicious, boozy, and creamy as the namesake drink...the dude would definitely abide and having said what I did earlier about considering pie more often, sure, provided there is no cake or rice pudding. -
Review from Jessica C.
New York, NY
4/19/2012
Time Arrived: 11:45 am Thursday
Time Wait: No reservations, no wait
Party: 2 People
Atmosphere: Cozy, lunchtime loud
Food/Drink: I came here for lunch with an old coworker of mine after hearing The Dutch was a must try. I believe their weekday lunch menu is different from their weekend brunch menu, but either way, it wasn't hard to find something off the menu that appealed to my taste. I ordered the soft shell crab sandwich. I personally LOVE soft shell crab anything, and this sandwich was no exception! The crab was fried perfectly, very light with the perfect crunch. The crab itself was extremely meaty and thick too, but I think that's the luck of the draw.
After hearing so many good things about the fries at the Dutch, I had to order a side of it (doesn't come with the sandwich). Yes, they're extremely good, addicting to eat when the huge pile is just sitting in front of you, but I thought they were a tad bit on the "too oily" side. Still, very good.
Service: Quick - extremely attentive
Overall: I would come back just for the soft shell crab sandwich. Maybe even a brunch or two if I can make reservations on the weekend! :)Listed in: New York City
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Review from Caroline D.
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
5/20/2012
Great, helpful staff. Cool place, although very loud. we were in a corner with two open windows so it was shoutfest 2012 at our table.
the drinks were ok. i've had a lot tastier cocktails at trendy bars/restaurants i tried three at the dutch. i don't care for the martini style cocktail and the ones i tried were all this way. not sure if any were available on ice.
my dinner was good except one big thing -- it was too salty. i ordered the korean fried rice and hanger steak. the rice was so salty i couldn't finish it. felt like it was ruined. but the meat was really good and i know the rice would have been better with less salt. my friend got it too and hers was the same way. i felt rude asking to take it back, and didn't want to wait -- it was very late. so i let about half go to waste, which is unlike me.
i probably wouldn't go back, but it was cool vibe and i'm glad i went to see what the hype was about. -
Review from Chris U.
Hoboken, NJ
Updated - 4/15/2012
Here's an annoying nitpick: I sit at the bar, as usual, for lunch and order a Diet Coke. The barkeep fills the tiny glass to the rim with ice and I suck it down quickly, maybe 4 of 5 gulps until it's empty. I ask for a refill and he tells me, "Just letting you know, we don't give free refills."
Even at Per Se, the refills are free.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/16/2012
Let me make this clear: I like The Dutch. I'll keep going back. The food is good. But It's still… Read more »
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Review from Eric G.
Los Angeles, CA
5/24/2012
Food was good, but nothing extraordinary. Waiter started out pretty surly and unhelpful in terms of advice. He eventually warmed a bit. Overall, just an ok place and way below the hype I'd heard.
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Review from Heather M.
New York, NY
4/5/2012
Stopped in here for an early dinner (5:30 warrants the early bird special!) and promptly sat at the oyster bar, one of two bars in the restaurant. The other bar being the one with alcohol. I swear within 30 minutes, the whole restaurant filled up with other dining patrons so for future reference I would advise making a reservation.
One of many reasons I enjoy eating at the bar area, especially in sushi restaurants, is the social aspect. I met a friendly older couple from Australia who ended up giving me a taste of their entree and we shared dessert. The oysters were good- I guess. And the food was decent, but in no way exceptional. I overheard that the pie is supposedly very good there.
The restaurant sits on corner of a busy street and has large glass windows that seemed like they might open come summer. I imagine it would be a great place to come for a late afternoon bite or glass of wine, enjoy a summer breeze and watch the crowds mosy on by. -
Review from Ed R.
Manhattan, NY
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
We went here for my mom's birthday and I actually got married a couple of hours before the reservation. Needless to say it was a memorable evening.
The New York Sour hit the spot and I equally enjoyed the Vieux Carre.
The food was great, but what really ligers in my memory is the french fries. These are some of the best I have encountered in Manhattan. I would actually come back just for these and these alone.
Anyways, if you get married and it's your mom's bday on the same day... this would be the ideal spot to celebrate. -
Review from Michael L.
Brooklyn, NY
3/28/2012
Ate: Scallop salad, Shrimp Roll, Fried chicken, dessert
Drank: water
Liked: Nice windows for people watching, Scallop salad was decent, wish it was larger.
Disliked: Biggest complaint was not seating a partial party when it was nearly empty. I understand if the place is full, but why be so snobby at noon on a weekday in an empty restaurant??
Chicken: Fried chicken was ok, but there was an unusual spice in the batter we couldn't place.
Would mom like it?: No
Wait: Reservations
Would I go back: No, better options in the area.
Recommend: The dessert was ok. -
Review from C. T.
New York, NY
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
went twice on this trip, dinner and brunch, great service and food on both occasions, the GOTHIC Pinot Noir was delicious, the black fettuccine w/ octopus was very well flavoured, and on recommendation, I tried the hot fried chicken and honey biscuits for brunch. All dishes were solid. Desserts were a bit lacklustre for me, but maybe that's because pies just generally don't do it for me and that's a key feature.
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Review from V. N.
Somerset, NJ
5/12/2012
Already in NY and was reading the New Yorker mag w/ it's "bests". The Dutch was mentioned for it's pie. Banana Cream was mentioned. Ambiance was nice, wait staff attentive. Considering the location I see why it's pricey. Good brunch offerings but I went for the Hot Fried Chicken: a half a chicken w/ 2 butter biscuits covered in honey. Biscuits delish, chicken was tasty and cooked through. 3 choices of pie: Cherry, lemon poppy meringue and banana cream. None were my type but I took the banana cream. Nice sized slice served alongside a dollop of chocolate w/ 2 tangerine 2 sections and a small scoop of lemon sorbet. The pie ok(remember it's not my fav type) I would prefer to pay $7.50 instead of $10 for it.
Will return to taste some of the other offerings on the menu. I saw other dishes that looked good. The people sitting next to me said the flapjacks are delish, -
Review from Claire L.
New York, NY
5/1/2012
Finally snatched a reservation on a sunday night. A table that can easily fit 5-6, and they only allow us to seat 4...I guess they have a strict fire code, which is not bad considering everyone in the restaurant has enough space.
Appetizer:
- little oyster sandwich, we like these, small portion, the oyster is very moist and fresh. However, I would prefer thinner buns or more oysters...(yes, i'm being picky, i would probably just have raw oysters...)
- fried chicken wings, super juicy and moist, just a little bit too much honey mustard to my taste
- Burrata, I like the sauce, but everyone on the table thinks it's just ok
entree:
- Pecan Duck, best entree we ordered, duck was cooked to perfection, and love the dirty rice that came with it
- black fettuccine with octopus, pasta overcooked...
- korean style hanger steak, i'll definitely pass this one, the steak was a bit too raw for a medium rare, and the kimchi rice had too much kimchi, over seasoning, I have to give up my bite of rice....
dessert:
- banana creme pie, this place is supposed to have the best pie...well...maybe i'm not a pie person? or I'm not a creme person? the pie crust is those thin cookie type, and the whole pie is a just creme creme creme.... i'll try an apple pie next time
- forbidden rice pudding, when i first saw it, i feel like it's a salad (it has cucumbers in it!!!!). But he forbidden rice, macadamia nuts, coconut icecream, mango, cucumber, just came really well together, best dessert of the night.
- devil's food cake. the cake can be passed, not even moist...but the russian ice cream(coffee flavored) and coconut bites on the side are superb~~
In a word, I would probably go back for brunch. oh, forgot to mention, good cooktails, and they have a super cute waiter who looks like olando bloom...lol -
Review from Taylor B.
3/11/2012
A fabulous spot for brunch! I have consistently found The Dutch packed on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, so keep two things in mind. A) you may not get a table. B) the kitchen closes at 3pm and you must place your order beforehand. If you can find a spot at the bar, snag it! You can still order the full menu and the bartenders are awesome.
I kicked off the meal with a bloody mary and oysters and would do it again. The mushroom frittata was absolutely perfect, though they wouldn't make it with egg whites. The heavenly banana french toast left us no choice but to keep on going with the banana cream pie. The fluffy goodness melted in our mouth and the sour orange sorbet complemented it perfectly. A must!
Reasonably priced for brunch. Half a dozen oysters + 2 cocktails + 2 entrees + 2 hot teas + 1 dessert = $70. The food seemed to take a looooong time to arrive, but we arrived shortly before the kitchen closed so it may not be a normal thing. It didn't really matter either way as we had so much fun joking around with the bartenders and chatting with other bar-sitters. -
Review from M H.
4/1/2012
I had heard a lot of praise of the Dutch so expectations where fairly high. We knew it was popular so made reservations and it was probably a wise choice. A lot of people waiting for tables when we arrived but we were promptly showed to our table. The service was friendly but still very professional.
For starter I went for the wagyu beef tataki - decent but not more. It was way over-priced for what I got. The five-grain salad was a much better starter (both from price and taste perspective). We went on to have the pecan duck and the wood grilled chicken. The pecan duck was excellent but it could have been even better if they would have gone easier on the 'pecan'. The Chicken was a lot of food but not anything special so would not really recommend it (nothing wrong with it but could have been served at any restaurant).
The wine list is pretty good but we actually went for some local beer instead. The beer selection was pretty good and we got good recommendations to go with our food. We did have room for dessert and had the banana cream pie and the Dutch Apple Pie. The banana cream pie was very good and can be highly recommended. The Dutch Apple Pie was way too sweet and the sugary flavor was over-powering everything else - the chefs should really learn how to make a proper apple pie so avoid at all costs.
As can be seen from what we thought of the food it was a bit up and down. Some things were very good and some were just good (and others like the apple pie actually bad). The thing not mentioned is the atmosphere - it really has a nice feel to it and comes not only from the layout and design but also from the staff and the guests. Really felt like a nice place to hang out so would probably visit again but perhaps then not with the expectation to eat great food. An extra plus for serving some very good coffee (Stumptown). -
Review from Amy B.
Manhattan, NY
5/6/2012
We love The Dutch! We've been here many times and this is what we've eaten: fried chicken with biscuits, the steak, the brussel sprouts, rabbit pot pie, burgers, little oyster sandwiches, and a homemade bologna sandwich. Yes I said bologna sandwich and it was amazing, thank you very much. We've also had every dessert on the menu and they are all super. Also worth mentioning are the bloody Marys which should be bottled, mass produced and sold at the super market so everyone can have one at any time they wish. Anyone who gives this place a poor review is a fool and should not be trusted. Stop hating on a place just because it's popular and try to enjoy yourself.
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Review from Marina S.
San Francisco, CA
4/30/2012
WAY overpriced for the quality of food and portion size. Desserts are hit & miss. Visiting this place once was alright, but I won't be craving it any time soon. Fries are fantastic, though!
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Review from Alyvia M.
4/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
WOW The Dutch did not disappoint from the first cocktail to the last dish. We knew the hype might have been a bit much to live up to, but they did it! We even spotted a few stars at the table next to us :) The cornbread was deliciously spicy and the oyster sandwiches were the perfect size bites of seafood. The black fettuccine octopus is a MUST EAT - house made with squid ink (we almost ordered a second portion), the sea scallops were also a must-try with tasty little bites of bacon jam. We also had a side of collard greens that couldn't have been more flavorful! If you're a whiskey fan (and I am) this is the bar for you- their list is extensive!
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Review from Marie B.
2/28/2012
The first time I went to the Dutch, the bar was at capacity. A big indicator of how its popularity. Right then and there, I made a reservation for dinner two weeks in advance.
Last night was our dinner. We started with the corn bread, which was really good. My boyfriend and I shared the winter greens salad. I really liked the hazelnuts that were used instead of walnuts. I had the chicken with chickpeas and spiced yogurt and my boyfriend had the pecan crusted duck. I cannot remember having a chicken that was so moist. It was really delicious. I like my chickpeas to be a bit more tender, so that wasn't my favorite part of the dish. The duck was also very moist, but not very memorable. We passed on dessert because we inhaled both of our dishes.
I would like to come here for brunch, as that seems to be another good menu and time to visit. Although our wine was good, I would like to also try out one of their cocktails because those look really fun!Listed in: Great Dates!
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Review from Kathryn R.
Manhattan, NY
3/6/2012
Maybe it's because of all the hype but I felt my dinner was more on the disappointing side. Ambience and decor is warm and inviting. Cornbread is tasty and a nice start. The cocktail list looked better than the wine and beer list. Food was good but nothing blew me away (had the chicken but the rest of my party had the cod and porkchop). Service was good.
However, the best part of the pricey meal shouldn't be the french fries (which were really very good). I guess it's worth a try once. -
Review from Samuel M.
New York, NY
3/16/2012
I went for lunch, it's a casual joint when walking in Soho. Im reading here that you have to reserve two weeks in advance for dinner and that it's very packed. I'd never in my life would wait weeks to get into this cool but nothing special place. Maybe is the Soho location what makes it successful
The food: The cornbread was warm, soft and tasty.
The winter greens salad was good, the turkey sandwich was good too. The pinot noir was acceptable. The service was cool, our waitress had very good vibe.
Recommended for lunch without reservation, and not recommended for night reservation. -
Review from Kimberly F.
Manhattan, NY
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went here for dinner last night after the boy and I were at lunch and he was reading me the "Top 101" restaurants to go to.
This one was fairly close by, and seemed to be one of those "hip/trendy" type spots the boy likes.
We walked in a little after 10pm and the hostess said they had room at the oyster bar. The boy doesn't eat seafood at all, so he said we would wait for a table. The other hostess immediately walked us to a table in the back.
The waiter was actually really nice and helpful, and we decided on splitting the beet salad, the duck and fries. Had a glass of the Pinot Noir, which I actually really liked. (BTW, half of the foods mentioned on the yelp reviews~ burgers, Asian white boy ribs, etc are not on the menu anymore). The cornbread was luke warm...and not addicting. After 2 small bites it was gingerly pushed to the side. Salad was fine. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. one bite of the duck...and it sat there. Cold. rubbery. thick.
Which is why we ate the fries for dinner.
No...really.
We did order the chocolate cake with the White Russian ice Cream..super decadent cake but the ice cream saved the night. Well, that and the 2 glasses of wine and the port. -
Review from Stacy R.
Brooklyn, NY
3/18/2012
Classy design, tasty food, friendly staff, great service, I ordered the cod, which was situated in a moat of potatoes and smokey-flavored green sauce. It was interesting and zingy. My boyfriend ordered the duck and loved it. Our waiter was terrific. I wasn't a huge fan of the cocktail we shared--too sour for me--but that was the only weak spot.
We were there early (5:30 p.m.) on a weeknight and our orders arrived promptly. They even brought out a scoop of sorbet for my boyfriend since I let them know it was his birthday and that he had a wheat allergy (perhaps they'd bring cake otherwise?) I suspect that some of the negative reviews of this place are written by people who are dining much later when the staff is over-taxed. In any case, I'd happily go back. -
Review from Casey W.
2/9/2012
- the wait for this place was ridiculous, even with a reservation (FOR TWO!)
- staff was personable when available
- gets uncomfortably packed
- treated a friend for her birthday, we both agreed the food was extremely overrated
- I ordered the duck, while cooked medium rare (how I ordered it), the skin was soggy and extremely fatty ::sadface::, the entire entree was also over salted
- she had the steak, a generous portion and cooked to a perfect medium rare, was surprisingly not a great piece of meat for the price and expectation; she didn't end up eating half of it because it was so over salted (no doggy bag)
- highlights of the meal were my side of potatoes and her oysters, which came AFTER our entrees
- honorable mention: the complementary jalapeno corn bread w/ butter
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Review from Julia G.
2/9/2012
I was a bit disappointed with my lunch at The Dutch. I certainly want to come back for dinner, as the dinner menu varies greatly from the lunch, but for a restaurant with so much hype, I'd have expected more from its lunch service.
First, no oyster sliders on the lunch menu, which I desperately wanted to try. I take full responsibility for glazing over this important fact when I scoured the menu beforehand, but I just assumed they would have them.. I mean really, (a) they are the most talked about item offered; (b) they serve oysters for lunch; and (c) they serve other fried delicacies so they've got their oil hot.. so, frying up and oyster and sticking it on a slider bun shouldn't be so tough, right?
The bartender who waited on us was so surly it was uncomfortable. We tried engaging him to discuss the different cocktails on the menu, but he was completely indifferent, and seemed totally put out by our request that he make us something off menu (and by a request for a second cherry in an old fashioned - come on! there should be 3!). We ordered a few cocktails, which were well made, but when served with a grimace (at $14 a pop) they don't go down quite as well.
Sure the jalapeno cornbread was moist and spicy, and sure the oysters were fresh and delicious, but I expected more on all accounts. -
Review from Joanne B.
1/30/2012
What a cacophonously annoying place. I really did not find much to like here.
Squeezed in to a packed bar area and managed to get a couple seats at the window area. Pretty messy.
Cocktails were eh, crowd not my style neither is standing ten deep in a bar.
Will try to avoid ever going back to try the food. -
Review from Meg N.
2/2/2012
I debated between the 2 and 3 stars because while I didn't have a bad experience here, nothing was stand out either. (half stars yelp, half stars!)
We made a brunch reservation ahead of time but before I got there my friend informed me they had no record of it. Awesome. We decided to wait at the bar for a table anyways, and they were able to seat us at the oyster bar about ten minutes later. Not ideal as there were 3 of us and it makes it harder to talk when sitting in a row, but we didn't feel like waiting forever for a table.
I ordered the cornmeal flapjacks, which were good but come with blueberries. I don't like blueberries. I asked if another fruit could be substituted (strawberries perhaps? they have a fruit bowl as a side so they must have other fruits in the house) and was answered with a (confused) no. So plain old flapjacks it was. Brunch drinks are also expensive. Which is expected but still, shelling out $14 per mimosa hurts.
I did love the decor of the place. Perhaps I'll give dinner a shot sometime. -
Review from Elizabeth L.
New York, NY
After hearing so much hype about the Dutch, I was duly disappointed with my experience there. Brunched here on a Sunday afternoon with my boyfriend and a pair of Dutch regulars. I'd been meaning to try the okonomiyaki with pork belly but it's no longer on the menu so I ordered the French toast with bananas foster.
The table ordered the Aperol Fizz, which is a blend of breuckelen gin, aperol, lillet, passionfruit, tangerine, cremant -- tasty, tropical drink with blueberries that you can fork out once you're done with the drink, as well as honey biscuits.
My french toast consisted of two large slabs of toast with a few slices of banana and the banana foster sauce underneath. It wasn't overly rich or sweet, but for some reason I simply couldn't eat anymore after forcing the first toast down. Probably not a good sign. There just wasn't anything special about it.
Tasted a bit of my boyfriend's soft scrambled eggs with roe. Again, nothing special.
Aside from that, slow service but lovely atmosphere. I love the books over the shelf and fireplaces -- I can imagine this place is probably quite different for dinner so I might be convinced to check it out again. -
Review from Danielle W.
New York, NY
2/20/2012
What a hot hot scene...my friend and I got to The Dutch at 6:30 on a Friday night and we were seated right away. We were told that we were in the "best table" in the restaurant. We were excited to be able to see the whole restaurant's back area and a take a seat in a nice booth. I started out with a dirty martini and my friend stuck with red wine. I ordered 3 oysters: ALL East Coast and they were really yummy. I can't remember the names but they were divine. The oysters were a pre appetizer. The appetizer was the cornbread with butter. The cornbread was awesome- it crumbled in your hands. I wanted to eat the whole loaf, thankfully my friend was with me and I didn't eat the entire thing.
I ordered the sea bass with mushrooms in an asian type sauce. It was incredible. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so amazing I literally took my spoon and sipped it all up. My friend had the scallops and they were also very good. I thought that my sea bass was better, but I love fish in general...so everything was tasty!
I also ordered a nice light white wine that was a Sauvignon blanc, but I asked for something similar to a sansare - my server brought me such a great glass. I cannot remember the name but wow! It was delicious.
Yum- Loved the Dutch...loved the bar scene and will be back...if my pocket will allow me ;) -
Review from G R.
San Francisco, CA
I've been here a couple of times now and I am a fan, from the bar to the dinning room this place has a vibe that makes you want to be part of the crowd.
The last time I was here, we had a party of five and two folks were running late, the front of house just went with the flow and we waited at the bar while the rest of the party made it - some places give you attitude for not being on time. We sat in a cool booth and service was great.
We started with oysters, and followed it up with the stake tartar with Cesar dressing (a nice touch), I had to order the bone in new york strip and it was seared to perfection, with a side of fries.
My friends ordered the short rib pot roast, scallops, and the pasta dish.
I'll be back.Listed in: New York City
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Review from Brittany H.
New York, NY
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
**3.5 stars**
this would have been a great restaurant...however, i hate over salted foods!!!
This was on my list of eats... as I am a moderate fan of Andrew Carmellini and love Locanda Verde.
It's quite the spacious restaurant on Sullivan Street... rift in and out... with a beautiful modern sleek dining table. The menu is quite limited, so something will have to pop and appeal to lure you in. I would have loved to try their small bites for next time (as everybody has suggested to get the oyster sliders).... I opted for the branzino instead, which was nicely prepared...just WAY too salty for my test.
the touch of corn bread with jalapeno was a definite nice touch.. not too sweet actually. I'm getting good vibes overall, just a few minor tweaks. This place seems better suited for drinks, the raw bar and appetizers than it is for full entrees. Next time, I think i rather sit at the bar, so it doesn't feel as stuffy. -
Review from Annie R.
4/6/2012
The food here is really good and I love the vibe, high ceilings, sort of low country south meets new orleans. Honestly they have the best fried chicken in the city. I'm southern and would stand by this. Also have unreal desserts and bloody marys. This is a great spot...
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Review from justin p.
Jersey City, NJ
4/17/2012
One of the best meals I have had in a long time. This seemingly quaint little place packs quite a bit of flavor in a meal. The place looks very small on the outside but upon further inspection you'll see that the space is quite large and very accommodating even for a larger group. I had the Lamb which was cooked perfectly to temp and quite juicy. Though from what I could gather it seemed just about everything was good from the appetizers (Oyster sliders and chicken wings). to the dessert... Go ahead have a slice of pie. (The Lemon Meringue and the banana cream were unstoppable forces of nature from which you can never seriously recover from.) I will have to make a return trip.
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Review from Steph C.
3/26/2012
I didn't have any expectations for brunch at The Dutch. My mom's friend picked the place, and I didn't have a lot of time to read up. It ended up being one of the best meals of my 10 day trip to New York.
I came on a Sunday at 11AM with three friends, with my mother and her friends at a nearby table. (My mom picked up the check, which was very generous - we were only eating at the same restaurant for transportation purposes, as our next stop was the airport.) The reservation system was a little silly, in that I tried to make my reservation when my mom made hers, and the hostess told me to hang up and call again even though I was sitting right next to my mom, I mean how inefficient and bone stupid is that? Anyway, a few of us arrived a little early and waited for our friend at the bar. It was a beautiful, well-stocked bar with a friendly bartender. I tried to order a Bloody Mary, but apparently New York is still a little Puritan - no boozing before noon on a Sunday. When the last of our party arrived, we were lead to a roomy table in a clean cozy dining room with a lot of dark wood. I loved the space. Service throughout the meal was somewhat inattentive and standoffish, but it wasn't problematic.
Since there was no Bloody Mary, we went straight into the food, starting with Kierin's Pastry Board. This was a wonderful pastry board, with a curry sugar donut, an apple cheddar scone, and a blueberry buckwheat muffin, all big enough to split comfortably into four. The donut was delightful, with a dense crumb that still managed to be fluffy. It was rolled in sugar tinged with curry, so it was sweet overall with a tantalizing savory edge. The apple cheddar scone packed plenty of butter and crumble, and while there was a little less apple than I wanted, there was a nice amount of cheese to each bite. The most straightforward of the pastries was the blueberry buckwheat muffin, and it was excellent. Not too sweet and very moist, with a lot of blueberry and a crunchy streusel top. The pastry board came with kumquat jam and a salted butter with an almost sour cream flavor. Scrumptious stuff.
Maka E. and I shared some soft scrambled eggs and hot fried chicken for the main portion of our meal. Both were delicious. The soft scrambled eggs were some of the best I've ever had - loose and creamy, but never quite wet, with a rich, vibrant effect. If I could make eggs this luxurious at home, I might go out to eat less often. The eggs came topped with smoked sable, trout roe, and a dollop of creme fraiche, with a toasted sesame bagel on the side. Bagel and lox? No, not at all. A different dish, with subtler flavors. I loved the salty burst of roe with the creamy eggs. More roe would have been better, but isn't that always true? The hot fried chicken with honey butter biscuits was also a winner. The fried chicken was well seasoned with a good crust and moist meat to both legs and breast. I wouldn't say it was the best fried chicken I've come across, but it was very satisfying. The dense glazed honey biscuits were a great side, and I loved the lightening effect of the crisp bright slaw. I rarely go with sweet stuff for my brunch, but if I did, I would be happy with the almond French toast with Bananas Foster, which I mooched from Jorge C. It was excellent French toast, eggy and puffed, with a pleasant almond crust. The Bananas Foster topping was nicely caramelized but not too sugary.
Once the clock hit noon, I got my paws on a Bloody Mary, or rather, a Bloody Caesar. This was a twist on a Bloody Mary, with Krogstad Aquavit, Clamato juice, and coriander salt, with a celery stalk and a Spring Creek oyster on top. The cocktail was thick and delicious, with a calming brine from the clam juice. The shucked oyster was an awesome garnish, slurpy and mild, just right with the tomato and spice underneath. The straight Bloody Mary was at least as good, with 42 Below vodka, chipotle, smoked paprika salt, and pickled olive. I swapped some of my Caesar with my mom's Mary, and I might have preferred the dense spice of the Mary. With an extra oyster in the mix, though, I don't think I could choose.
For dessert, I forked in on some Dutch apple pie. It was fantastic, not too sweet, with well textured hunks of apple and an addictive cinnamon crumble. A scoop of walnut ice cream made it a splendid a la mode. A great way to end a great meal.
It's been a while since a brunch spot knocked my socks off. I like the ceremony of brunch, and the category of food, but I've found that it's pretty hard to reinvent the meal. Sweet or savory? Poached or scrambled? Blood Mary or does the restaurant not serve alcohol? The brunch menu at The Dutch looked familiar enough, but small extras and perfect execution made an extraordinary meal using the usual building blocks. This came at a price, with most dishes clustering in the high teens, but I'd pay to come back. The Dutch is #1 on my list for brunch in New York. -
Review from Jillian H.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2012
After reading the New York Times named The Dutch the no. 1 restaurant of 2011, I shot a quick email out to friends suggesting we try the hot spot later that week. Worried about table availability for a Thursday evening, I skipped calling for a reservation and stopped by on my lunch break to speak in person. The friendly hostess Ellie informed me that their only opening was a late 10:30pm. I took the maitre d's card and shot her a quick email asking if there was anyway to move us up to 9. Jamie immediately responded and squeezed us in. Excellent service.
When we arrived Thursday, the environment was great - warm and cozy stuffed with happy New Yorkers. We ordered martinis and oysters for the table; I shared the spaghetti kale carbonara and brussels sprouts with a girlfriend - all delicious. Our table of 4 split an apple pie dessert, which really put my grandmother's to shame.
A definite must for oyster lovers, date night, or a friendly gathering.
Link to NYT article:
http://www.nytimes.com...Listed in: LESSCG
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Review from Valery C.
3/26/2012 11 photos
Rarely will I ever be found having brunch on weekends, as it is easier to find excuses to stay in bed until midday. But for an out-of-town guest and an unusual brunch proposition, I reluctantly agreed. Said brunch proposition fell through and with a sudden gap in the itinerary and a brunch place needed (and no excuses for not going), I suggested The Dutch. I am already enamored with Locanda Verde, an outsized love that is surely more than the sum of its parts, and was long overdue to try Andrew Carmellini's newer restaurant.
So on a sunny Sunday morning, we found ourselves in pleasant west Soho. Stepping into the wood-paneled antechamber that overlooks one of the dining rooms and bars, I liked the place immediately. Flooded with natural light bouncing off white washed brick, it has a retro, classic look with rustic woods, dark leather banquettes, brass and globe lighting fixtures, with blue tiling at their bars. With reservations on hand, we checked in and were seated. Wait staff were efficient, friendly, and energetic.
Deciding what to order was probably the most difficult task at hand. And since three people can't sample most of the menu, I will have to go back (no, probably not for brunch, which fortunately plunders many items from their lunch, dinner, and late night menus).
A Bloody Mary and a Bloody Caesar arrived first. Similar in hue, with sediment, and a tall celery stalk, but comprised of entirely different spirits, spices, and the shucked oyster on the Caesar. And oh yes, these were fantastic. It seems the cocktail making prowess I've heard about is true.
A freshly made pastry board of donut, scone, and muffin arrived on a cutting board; a medley that remains the same but the flavors change daily. Sweets are not my thing early in the day, and I've yet to like a scone, but after this pastry board and sampling the cocktails, I couldn't stop smiling. Great pastries, incredible donut.
Next came the Sullivan Platter, a two-tier seafood platter with about 8 oysters, 6 little necks, 6 bay scallops with blood orange, small bowls of uni in their juice, kampachi chunks with herbs, and 5 big shell-on shrimp with red remoulade. Quantities may be misquoted, we were too busy delighting in the very fresh seafood to do a proper inventory. Would note scallops were somewhat overwhelmed by the blood orange flavor, and personal bias in favor of uni served "dry" rather than in its juices, but otherwise, the speed at which we finished the platter about matched how much we liked it.
And for the grand finale, out came six dishes, a combination of appetizers, brunch items, and sides. The gloriously beefy wagyu tataki, beautifully arranged on a textured, glass plate (almost incongruous with the retro, comfort food style), touched with wasabi, showered with scallions and daikon, refreshing and earthy. Hot fried chicken, which isn't the Nashville specialty I thought of first, is a well-made version with very crispy, light batter and juicy meat, but suffers from the common not-enough-flavor chicken issue. Their sublime house bottled hot sauce (not for sale!) fixed that. I never got to the lacquered honey butter biscuits but the cole slaw was an excellent version, neither very sour nor creamy. An interesting Mexican-inspired rich and tender tripe stewed with beans came topped with pico de gallo, avocado, two sunny-side up eggs, and a handful of Fritos. Finally, the wonderful sides included crisp and flavorful applewood smoked bacon, tender, porky breakfast sausage that bears no resemblance to the supermarket varieties, and fried potatoes, thin crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside, topped with melted cheese, scallions, and sea salt.
I suppose we are gluttons. And yes, I suppose we ordered so much somewhat on faith in the chef. It was rewarding to find the food every bit as I hoped, if not even more so. There are great takes on comfort foods being offered here, and with a sure hand at cocktails, excellent service, and a pleasing ambience, I will surely be back soon. Reservations for prime time anything is absolutely a must, although you can probably snag seats at a table or the bar at off hours. -
Review from Melinda C.
New York, NY
1/9/2012
It's like the stars aligned for our dinner this past Saturday. That's right we had dinner at the Dutch on a Saturday. And here's why they're getting a 5:
We called ahead (that day) to see if we could get a reservation--of course not. But we decided to try our luck and got there just before 7pm. The nice lady at the door quoted us a wait time of 1 hour, so we put our name down and began the usual hover around folks at the bar who look like they might be getting their check in a relatively short time. 15 or so minutes pass and still with our first drinks in hand, the hostess comes to tell us our table is ready but we only have 2 hours to eat. Uhh.. suhhhweet!
So we get seated, and luck continued to spill our way. We had the wonderful good fortune of not sitting near any whining DABA girls, curly-mustached skinny jean-wearing dudes, or crying babies. Our waiter came over with a sense of humor, knowledge about the full menu (down to descriptions of the difference in the oysters they were serving), and pointed recommendations on mains. We skipped on the oyster sliders and went for them raw on the half shell. I got the pecan duck with dirty rice. M got the new york strip. Both came out perfectly medium rare. The side of fries had a light crisp to the bite and melted in your mouth. While the duck was good sweet, rich, and savory all at once, his steak was pretty damn great. The steak had a blackened crust from the broiler and was 18 oz of goodness.
More luck? Yup. For dessert, we got the banana cream pie. What? Is that rum I taste? Yup.
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Review from G C.
New York, NY
3/26/2012
The food here was delicious, however they lose a star for the service. I came here for brunch and got a table at 1:30 with no problem. Here are the reasons why they lose a star.
1. No cornbread during brunch.
2. Would not let me order a side of fries with my fried chicken. I asked for a side and they said they do not serve sides of fries for brunch. Only if you get a burger. Why? What's the difference? If you have it why not serve it? I don't understand that at all but whatever.
3. Would not let me have the banana cream pie with walnut ice cream. Again, the response was "We don't substitute the ice creams with our pies". This made no sense. Just slap the walnut ice cream on the plate instead of the orange sherbet. It isn't rock science. What if I had been alergic to orange. What is someone is alergic to nuts? Then I guess they would have to swap it.
Overall, the waitress had a little bit of an attitude when I asked for the above. I didn't think they were outrageous requests but she didn't even ask the kitchen she just quickly dismissed them.
Onto the food. I got the hot fried chicken and settled for a side of the hometown potatoes. I have to say the fried chicken was very good. Crispy batter, slight spice, and the meat was very juicy. It is a huge portion too. One big complaint is it seems that I got 3 pieces of white meat and 1 piece of dark meat. I am a dark meat lover and wished they would give you more. Not sure if you had to specify it or if they just give the same to everyone. The honey biscuits were really delicious and I liked that the cole slaw was not mayo-based and provided a nice cool break from the spice of the fried chicken.
The hometown potatoes were tasty, fried nuggets topped with a cheesy sauce and some sea salt. The waitress said it was topped with creme fraiche as well but there was none to be found.
For dessert I had their banana cream pie. It was more like a banana cream pudding to me. No real chunks of bananas, mostly whipped cream, and the crust was ROCK hard. When I tried to cut through it a huge chunk flew off my plate and landed at the table next to me. Needless to say I was very embarassed LOL! Still, I have not found a pie that compares to Emeril's in New Orleans.
Overall, the Dutch is a really good restaurant but they need to loosen up a bit and be a little more accomodating to customer needs. -
Review from El S.
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
The fried chicken its just amazing!!!
The pancakes just not worth the calories and not up to par with the rest of the menu.
I tried a bloody mary but it had a little too much chipotle (yes, the bloody mary here has chipotle, so be ready for some serious heartburn if you are not used to it). -
Review from Philip D.
New York, NY
2/19/2012 2 Check-ins Here
A brunch review: Great atmosphere, very friendly staff that are in really cute outfits. On weekends it can be quite hard to get a table if you don't reserve. I had the sturgeon with salmon roe, eggs, and bagel. DELICIOUS!!!! However the portion size is pretty small, I needed more food! I had the honey biscuits, SOOOO EFFIN GOOD, perfect to share with someone. Overall a little, the dish that did not fill me up costed me 17, however the ingredients are pretty expensive so that is fine. Not the BEST brunch but a really classy/fun one.
It gets busy on weekends so make reservations, but if you come as one or 2 you'll def find a spot.
