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The Park
118 Tenth Ave., New York, NY, 10011
nr. 17th St.
212-352-3313
| 4.6 | "Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
WARNING: OVERCHARGES ON CREDIT CARD BILLS!!!
wanderlustnyc from 10016 | Posted on 10/25/09
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Didn't have a problem with the restaurant until I received my credit card statement. Basically, the statement showed an overcharge tip of $25 for a $40 brunch meal. Called the credit card company immediately & they informed me that it's the restaurant that actually inputs this info. Left a message with the restaurant & still waiting for a return call...very disappointing. I wanted to go back to try their dinner but since they couldn't even bother to call to apologize, it only proves to me they could care less and at this point, I won't be returning. It's a shame that they practice such unethical behavior and don't even take the initiative to quickly remedy the problem. *** Just found other customer reviews on Citysearch who have had similar experiences of being cheated on their bills!!! Clearly this is common unethical practice at this establishment!!!
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horrible food, slow service
detroit1 from 10011 | Posted on 9/3/09
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ordered some catfish and it was not like a meal and not cooked well.
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awful service, awful food
jihyun_lee from 07641 | Posted on 8/24/09
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I went to out to eat here with a group of 8 other friends. It was an unpleasant surprise when we met our waiter who was extremely rude and unresponsive; he seemed annoyed when we asked what certain foods on the menu were. The interior is not very impressive either. The website is extremely misleading; the actual restaurant doesn't look have as chic or comfortable as it is portrayed online. The chairs are uncomfortable and the tables are uneven and they rock back and forth.The food was awful; the meat in my dish was dry and flavorless. It was a waste of time and money and most of us were in a bad mood after eating there.
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Mediocre Food, Unresponsive Service
foodee212 from 11205 | Posted on 6/27/09
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I went to the Park last night, with a table of 6 people. Hostess very friendly. Waitress disappeared for long intervals after ordering food. Drinks standing empty for a long while and we had to ask other employees passing by for the next round to be brought. Mussels arrived 50% closed, 25% empty (!), we sent them back (afterwards, it took a long time for the waitress to find the manager to take it off the bill). Blackened catfish was mushy. Everything just took too long, without explanation or care from apathetic staff. Staff, the decor, and customers tend to look great, but everything else can go. If you must go, just get drinks at one of several bars in the place.
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Very negative food experience
ericamattellone from 10038 | Posted on 4/7/09
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The web-site of the restaurant makes it quite appealing and modern. When you actually go there, it is far less shiny and attractive. Tables are old and chairs are uncomfortable. We were a group of nine and they sit us around a round and square table put together! It was impossible to have a conversation with the other side of the table. In addition, the music is so loud that you cannot speak. Food is worse than McDonald! Same quality, smaller portions. I had a food poisoning after dining at The Park. I order salmon and it was not cooked at all! Raw fish, and you are not even in a Japanese restaurant! Drinks are terrible, and the wine selection is poor! If you want to organize a cheap party, do something at home instead. Your guest are going to be happier (and healthier)!
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A more aesthetically pleasing TGI Fridays
luv2eat47 from 07302 | Posted on 3/8/09
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I went here for dinner and was extremely disappointed. Food was terrible, even the drinks! The sangria came in a pint glass and looked and tasted like it was made from a bottled mix. My boyfriend ordered a coke and it came in a 4 oz. juice glass. Salmon was bland and vegetables extremely oversalted. Filet mignon was just terrible (looking and tasting.) Overall the food tasted like the entrees you would get from a Fridays or Applebees except $20 more. The atmosphere, however, is quite pleasing. The Park = nice to look at, bad to eat at.
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Excellent Atmosphere
nyeater from 18052 | Posted on 5/18/08
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I have returned here many times. The atmosphere is relaxing, especially the garden room. The food is great. The only downfall is the service. It is slow. Very slow. If you are in a hurry this is not the place to go. But if you are entertaining guests, this is perfect.
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Worst Service I've Ever Had
levitti from 10032 | Posted on 3/16/08
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Subject line says it all. Waitresses acted like they didn't even want to be there. Then the tip was included on the bill, and let's just say the had a real high opinion of themselves.
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New Management Superb
ann_lundberg from 06877 | Posted on 7/22/07
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Jose is the new manager and he has done wonders for the efficiency and attentiveness to customers at this moderate, casual restaurant. We had tickets to the Joyce and upon reserving he promised to get us out on time. We arrived a bit early, were seated immediately and the hostess said--without prompting--that she knew we needed to be out on time. Every course went smoothly and we had time for dessert as well. The wonderful greehouse atmosphere, brick floors, with the tall trees illuminated with tiny lights makes it a romantic getaway. Tables widely spaced for privacy. Don't miss the "small plate" crab cakes with the mango chutney! We have come here for 5 years, family birthday parties, with our without children, with artist friends and now our 30's children come here with their friends. What's new is the marvelous focus on service. Grab a cab and get to 17th and 10Ave!
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Great Indoor Outdoor Space
rscoll from 07920 | Posted on 5/3/07
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While the food is not where it should be, the space is great. We were there to have dinner in the "garden" area. The "garden" is a glass roofed (probably 30 feet above)area which has the entire front open when the temp is right. It feels like you are eating outside even though you are actually covered.
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