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Ouest

2315 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024
nr. 84th St.
212-580-8700

7.5 "Recommended"
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71% Would you go back?
71% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
71% Would you go on business?
71% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.5
Service: 7.7
Décor: 7.6
Value: 6.4
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too loud

Hailey from 11229 | Posted on 3/15/05

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 4
Décor: 1
Value: 2

The place is overcrowded, too loud the food is extremly heavy and greesy . Not to mention that more than one item that was on the menu was not available

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282 out of 682 people found this review helpful.

Best on the West (Side)

Potsandpans | Posted on 1/11/05

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 7

For anyone craving high-class comfort food with deep flavors and textures, Ouest is the place. Even those who prefer fish must admit that the meat here is sublime, and the vegetables that come with it are tasty rather than stuffy or precious. The wine list is excellent, though it could do with a few bottles at a more moderate price. The servers, in general, are quite adept, though the hosts up front are so self-satisfied that you wonder what you have to do to attract their attention. Several times I have simply stopped trying and walked into the restaurant and seated myself. But one goes to a restaurant primarily to eat, and Ouest fulfills almost every promise it makes in that department.

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300 out of 704 people found this review helpful.

Upper Ouest-side Perfection

martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 10/12/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

This is a nearly perfect restaurant on the Upper Westside. It starts with a great dinning room. The front, lower and upper rooms all have great views and places to be viewed. Then there is great service. Both waiters and busboys are outstanding. And then the food, ah the food. It may sound basic, but there are exciting variations on classic menus. And the preparation is outstanding. While the restaurant could be anywhere in Paris, in fact it is better than Parisian boits in the same price range. Enjoy and Go Ouest.

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357 out of 784 people found this review helpful.

Something for the Upper West Side to brag about!

Spicy | Posted on 6/5/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Finally there's a restaurant well worth traveling to on the UWS! The decor alone is worth the trip - dark wood, gorgeous flowers, smartly designed round tables for large groups - it's as delightful to look at as the food is delicious to taste. The lamb shanks are out of this world - and the rest of the menu is equally interesting and intriguing. Go on a date, with the family or with friends and have a blast ... but do bring your wallets, it's a little more expensive than your average UWS eatery .... but then so is the food!

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278 out of 659 people found this review helpful.

Go Ouest ...

newyorkbrit | Posted on 3/29/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 7

Some sumptuous, melt-in-the-mouth gnocchi and a chocolate truffle dessert to die for. Always seems to be packed, so worth making a reservation. Excellent and varied wine-list with a range of prices on offer too

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352 out of 704 people found this review helpful.

Ouest-ward Ho!

PVSBond | Posted on 11/19/03

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 8

Nothing beats the big bold flavors delivered by Tom Valenti. From the first bite of Gravlax through the Braised Lamb Shanks and into the Lemon Cheesecake, you will never lose your fascination with the tastes! The warm and inviting decor enveloped you in comfort. If that's not enough, try the Meatloaf on Sunday.

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297 out of 651 people found this review helpful.

Ouest

sahw from 10019 | Posted on 7/22/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 7

Slick looking upper West sider with narrow front which balloons out when reaching the rear. Good bread with nice spread. Calamari nice and tender. Slightly smoked salmon also a winner with nice sauce and vegetable medley. Variety of deserts a disappointment. No problem with reservations, which is a common complaint.

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284 out of 682 people found this review helpful.

The Hypnosis is Wearing Off ...

colpo | Posted on 4/23/03

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 6
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 2

For a place that set a land-speed record for most advance publicity, this restaurant made me long for a less fussy, more neighborhoody type eatery. I missed the boat on the food: it's good, but lacks a signature character that would make me consider it a fave. Brunch here is a total rip-off: fixed prices for routine breakfast fare. Contains one of the chilliest Siberias in modern NYC restaurant history.

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285 out of 646 people found this review helpful.

Tommy, baby... You can do NO wrong!

truly_sweet | Posted on 4/4/03

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 8

As a dedicated Valenti follower from Cascabel to Butterfield 81 (we miss you there, by the way), Ouest is a place where Tom can truly shine. The food is terrific.

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276 out of 632 people found this review helpful.

A little piece of heaven...

UWSHoya | Posted on 2/28/03

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 8

Ouest is my idea of comfort food... the menu is heavy on meat and poultry, all of which is prepared spectacularly. Of all the wonderful dishes, there is one appetizer that keeps me coming back again and again - the smoked duck with the crispy fried egg. This poached egg with salt and breadcrumbs on the outside - a perfectly cooked white and a warm but runny yolk is to die for and seems almost magical! Once you are seated, service is attentive and responsive, but be sure to try one of their specialty martinis as you will surely have to wait at the bar for a bit, even with a reservation...

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210 out of 435 people found this review helpful.

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