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Tree

190 First Ave., New York, NY, 10003
nr. 12th St.
212-358-7171

5.3 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
16% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.5
Service: 5.7
Décor: 6.8
Value: 5.0
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Tree - Worth the Climb

tie730 from 10128 | Posted on 8/19/09

Overall Rating: 7 (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? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 7

I went after seeing one of there famed dishes featured on the Food Network. In fact it maybe there only famed dish however, it lived up to the hype. Danny Boome, of Food network fame, loved the linguine with Clams and Mussels with Saffron sauce so much he ordered it twice so I had to try it. We we lucky enough to get seats at the bar because the inside ain't that sweet and it was WAY too hot to sit in the back Patio, which is gorgeous by the way. The bartender was the owner and he was very nice and informative about his place and dishes. My lady said her Sea Bass was just OK but my dish was awesome and like I said...lived up to the hype. Definitely worth a trip to try this special dish.

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2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A nice surprise

muncheurope from 10016 | Posted on 4/9/09

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: 7
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

A very unassuming restaurant - lovely atmosphere, great value, friendly service, the food was good (not spectacular, it was very nice) and it certainly was good value - for those who say portions are too small - you have to get the huge american portion thing out of your head it is gross having a plate stacked HIGH with food. Go to the other millions of so called excellent restaurants in E.V. if you like GARGANTUAN portion sizes. It certainly tops any small bistro I have been to in this area! It does not claim to be a Michelin star restaurant!!

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not worth it....

portablereader from 11201 | Posted on 5/1/08

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 7
Décor: 6
Value: 5

....unless you are invited by friends who are paying. I briefly reviewed on my site, it wasn't really worthy of a full review. Link below. http://www.huqleberry.com/nycm/2008/4/21/shitty-tree.html

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7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Are you sure you have ate at TREE?

JoeRob from 11727 | Posted on 11/9/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 7

I have been several times to TREE and the food has been outstanding every time. I have referred others and they all come back with the same comments that the food is fantastic. I will agree the wait staff is in need of some upgrading, but to say that the food was awful is just plain wrong. I have been for both brunch and dinner. Portions are plentiful and the prices are not that outrageous. The fish is tender and fresh, the steak outstanding and the short ribs are some of the best in the city. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable dinner.

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98 out of 200 people found this review helpful.

AVOID

clements88 from 10009 | Posted on 8/29/07

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? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 3
Décor: 4
Value: 1

We've lived in the East Village for 5 years and love going to all the great local restaurants. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. Nothing about it is truly awful, but everything is at best mediocre. And with so many great restaurants in the E.V. to choose from, there's no reason to waste your time on this one. [And I have to say that Gael Greene's review is completely ridiculous. She clearly hasn't been spending very much time in the East Village if she thinks $45 for dinner and a glass of wine is a good deal. The E.V. may be getting more gentrified every day, but there are still quite a few places where you can get better food and classier service for a lot less than $45.]

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129 out of 256 people found this review helpful.

From dishpit to chef?

pmcbride from 10003 | Posted on 6/24/07

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 6
Value: 1

I am not sure exactly what "chef" Andrew Robinson did at Gramercy Tavern but after eating at Tree my best guess was the dish pit. The prices outrageous, the ingredients perhaps foraged from the garbage bin, and the portion sizes lean cuisine minus the cuisine - and this was brunch! A sliver of onion tart served with a 1/4 cup of mesculun salad for $9 is highway robbery. The lettuces in the salad were bitter, at least a week old, and dressed with a foul tasting dressing. The tart crust was soggy and I am not sure if the white chunks masqurading on top was the goat cheese? The frisee salad with lardons - chunks of ham are not lardons - was served with the same bitter, week old lettuces and topped with two overcooked, watery poached eggs - all for the low, low price of $12! And the competence of the waitstaff reflected that of the kitchen - there was no saving grace to be found there either. This restaurant will hopefully be put out of its misery very soon - it is a pity that a charming garden patio in the back could fall prey to a untalented staff in the front!

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137 out of 245 people found this review helpful.

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