Blue Hill Restaurant New York - Buy Reservations

Blue Hill NYC's Family Meal is an exquisite showcasing of local ingredients. The ever-changing menu, highlighting produce and grains, has been delightful to sample over my past three visits. Blue Hill's latest dinner concept is a must visit for NYC foodies and restaurant aficionados.Eating at Family Meal is an exercise in humility and appreciation for the food that is grown around us. As the meal progresses in loose, family-style courses one is exposed to the science of preservation and fermentation, an understanding of the required labor of farming, the seasonality of ingredients, and the creativity and experimental endeavors of the chef. For one to enjoy the meal, the diner has to be open to the ideals of farm-to-table (Blue Hill Farm, nonetheless) rather than the displays of indulgence found at some other high class restaurants. For some, it comes naturally but for others, it may require a suspension of preconceptions.On our past visit to Family Meal, we were wowed by fresh turnips with poppy seed butter, hearty whole wheat bread with sunflower cream and rich whipped butter, mushroom buckwheat donuts, hearty Fighter Spinach, mushrooms, tilefish with sweet, crunchy carrots and ginger, and make-your-own sundaes with maple ice cream and toasted meringue. We were enthralled by the fresh vegetables and grains that were placed before us that incorporated unique flavors, textures, and aromas.To be fair, not every dish over my visits has been my favorite but I appreciate the variety and experimental nature of the menus. The general manager, Jason, and the maitre d, Grace, run an incredible restaurant; they spare no detail in creating a welcoming atmosphere and exciting experience. Jason and Grace have welcomed us on each visit and have made us feel like family. We so appreciate their hard work, attention to detail, and friendship.Finally, Family Meal goes above and beyond to accommodate a number of allergies and dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten free, and nut-free. My wife had celiac and cannot eat gluten; Family Meal accommodates her in a way that no other restaurant in the city does. It is unfortunately rare for New York restaurants to so seriously attend to its patron's dietary needs. My wife and I will continue to return to Family Meal, season after season until the pop-up is done. We are so supportive of Blue Hill's vision and mission and are impressed with how spectacular this iteration of the restaurant is. Highly recommended.

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**This may just be an issue of personal taste so read on, because you might disagree with me!**It makes me super sad to write this, but I just didn't like the food. It's not that anything was "wrong", I just didn't like it. The menu is extremely vegetable-based, and I thought that would be ok. I like asparagus, broccoli, onions of all sorts, potatoes, yams, cabbage, etc. If you asked me for my two least favorite foods in the world, I would have told you beets and mushrooms. Well, guess what vegetables were in nearly every single dish of the evening? Total bummer.I had similar luck with the cocktail menu, which features 5 drinks. I don't think of myself as an overly picky drinker, but through sheer back luck each option had an ingredient that ruled it out for me. Then we got to dessert. I gave up sweets for lent, so they were kind enough to bring apple slices, pepper jelly, and the only cheese on earth I don't eat... blue cheese.By now I am sure you've decided the blame is on me and not on the restaurant. That is fair. I really do think this may have been terrible luck. I've been fortunate to do several tasting menus in my life and have often not known what would be served. Something like this has never happened to me.First course is slivers - AND I DO MEAN SLIVERS - of raw, pickled vegetables. And although each bite was tiny, I quickly became tired of eating individual bites of pickles. There was also whole wheat bread with whipped lard that would have been 100 times better if it had been salted. The meat course was well cooked but the cut was extraordinarily tough (as in, coudl barely cut with the steak knife) and chewy.This is one of the most expensive meals we've had in our lives, including Michellin star restaurants in Paris, so needless to say I was really disappointed that it didn't turn out how we'd hoped.

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The big thing to know is that right now they are doing Family Style (which is just what it sounds like, you share things by passing them around family style) and not a tasting menu. So this means the base is about $115 for the food and decently reasonable fancy wine/cocktail bar prices for alcoholic drinks.BUT with that... YOU GET ALL THE AMAZING GLORY OF BLUE HILL. - Food: The most amazing vegetables and meats with such rich flavor that you have ever tasted. The dessert was simply the best of Americana. We pretty much cried out of delight.- The Service: Super exciting servers that played in on our jokes and really made us feel special- The Ambiance: Given the space limitations, it had a truly homey and lovely feel Great For:- Dinners after getting a new job- Close friends and family having a bonding experiencing- Making your sister drive from Jersey for this- A managable splurge- Date #21 Bad For:- Break ups- Frenemy get together- People who struggle to share - People with a small stomach

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Really liked the food and atmosphere. Will definitely make reservations for the Blue Hill Farm in Tarrytown this summer when New York vegetables are at their peak.

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I didn't think I would enjoy eating so many vegetables, but yet - here we are, me eating and enjoying. Blue Hill is currently serving up Family Meal. Prefix menu, everyone share the plates in the middle. I started off with a glass of their Syrah, which was indeed good. The waiter said he gave a "chunky" pour, which is a funny way to describe a pour so I had a good laugh, but indeed it was not chunky whatsoever...Enough with the wine talk, let's talk about the courses. Pickled veggies magically appeared. It was a cleanser and tasty. Followed by bread with amazing dips. I held off as to not be too full. The stars came shortly after which were the mushroom donut and potatoes. Both, imho, best in class and creative. The one protein dish , which was pork, perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, accompanied by beans that were to die for. We concluded with some deserts which was rather lackluster but it did fill that portion of the stomach reserved for deserts. Service throughout the meal was top notch. Venue is relatively small, but that's mostly true for many restaurants in nyc. They do have another location next to their actual farm which I would love to visit. Overall, a solid experience and I would recommend.

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While the "experience" of dining at blue hill was unique and the concept interesting, the actual food and presentation did not justify the hefty price tag. Unsanitary in these times to say the least (food hidden under a part of the table that the diners handle and place on the table/no serving utensils until we asked for them), and underwhelming presentation would make this the last NYC restaurant I would return to. Be prepared for bold attempts to push the culinary boundaries (hello bone marrow served in a Fred Flinstone carved out BONE ?!) without delivering the goods.... And dare I mention the heat in the restaurant had to be broken because it was 85 degrees during the entire meal...God, how I miss Del Posto for an extra special celebratory dining experience.

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Awful value for money. Both left hungry a displeased with amount of food offered. Quality was average a far from remarkable/ original. Very bland mediocre offering with what must be an insane mark up on basic inexpensive ingredients.

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DO NOT MISS FAMILY MEAL! We got engaged a few weeks ago but haven't been really able to celebrate because of Covid. All the servers immediately wished us congratulations when we entered and on our table was this adorable little welcome note they had drawn with two piggies in love saying "congrats on your next chapter"! It was so touching. They sat us in a quiet section with such a friendly an attentive server. He was so invested in making sure we had a great experience- which was also moving given how hard it is to be in the service industry during these times. The food was creative, super filling, and delicious for both veg and nonveg audiences alike. You have not tasted cream, eggs, or cheese before like this - and may never be able to go back to what you had before! Everything is so fresh - like egg laid that morning fresh - and you can tell that these are happy animals. Also - it was so reasonably priced - $115 for the entire 6 courses and you are left feeling very satisfied. We are already thinking about when we will come back again, and would be excited to know what seasonal and curated menu they have next!

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Have been waiting forever to dine here and it was worth the wait. Family Meal is an experience dinner that doesn't give you a choice for what you're getting! It's all locally sourced from their upstate farm and brought into the city day of. The fresh vegetables were what shocked me. Everything was so fresh and delicious. When we sat down there was a Brussel sprout tree on the table that ended up being one of our sides. My favorite part of the meal was the potatoes severed with the pork. The flavors were out of this world. It is a ton of food and it's $115 a person so it's a special occasion restaurant and hard to get reservations so make sure you're checking a month beforehand on OpenTable when reservations open up and snag your seat. We worked with Joy on our reservation and had Ally as our server. Everything was beautiful and I hope to dine again one day. #bluehill #bluehillfamilymeal #familymeal #greenwichvillage #washingtonplace #foodblogging #dinner #pork #vegetables #farm #nyccarbs #comfortmeal

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I am someone who has serviced the restaurants since day one . I have never seen in my 40 plus years a Chef that cares more about the operations of his restaurants. He puts more time and effort into them then any chef I ever come across . His restaurants are spotless. His food preparation is out of this world . That is why he is more then just the an award winning chef . i will remain anonymous

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Wow! A great foodie experience that I've been missing for almost two years. We enjoyed several delectable courses over the course of about two hours. I'm relying on my memory here because the family meal is not on a menu, but the standouts for me were: the peppers, hen of the woods mushrooms, corn bread, prosciutto, cheese, and chocolate covered nuts. Every single thing we were served was packed with flavor. Loved it all! Extremely warm service from our servers and our gracious bartender (since we were sitting at the bar). Parties of two will be at the bar, more than two, at a table. Cocktails were strong and the wine was great. Highly recommend Blue Hill for their unique flavors and excellent preparation of the dishes. I didn't take pictures as the lighting was very dark, but trust me the food was delicious. The place is tiny so make sure you have a reservation. Reservations are sometimes booked weeks/months in advance, so try the week days very early dinner.

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I love places like Blue Hill, where you can get a top-notch dinner for ~100/pp - enough that the produce and labor is exceptional, but not too much that it feels stuffy or like you are nervous to eat. The place was super cozy, not too dark, and the staff were very inviting and sweet.We came for Blue Hill's "Family Meal," a designation I didn't understand beforehand and still do not fully understand. I guess this means that they serve you more food and don't split up every dish (like they would with a tasting menu) but to us there was no difference. They provide no menu, online or when you arrive, and simply ask you to state your restrictions (of which they are extremely accommodating) when you book. My girlfriend booked as gluten free and they replaced all of the gluten in the meal with something different. She loved the seedy bread that she received and didn't feel like they were just cutting the wheat out but replacing it with something better.The quantity of food was astronomical, though we didn't realize it at the beginning. The meal started with a small dish of beet tartare and crackers with fresh radishes. We continued to receive small dishes (soup, salad, donut, and more I cannot even remember). The level of complexity and layering to each course was astonishing; a single donut came with one powder and two sauces.At some point, we thought the meal was done and we were mostly full - then they brought out the main course: a composition of several dishes including a mushroom stuffing, whole wheat biscuit, cranberry sauce, etc. (this was on Black Friday after thanksgiving). Then we received a second main course. Then we received a suite of desserts. We were stuffed.The food was incredible. I love the connection they have with the upstate farm and all of the science they do with selective breeding to create new varieties of vegetables; this in and of itself is a luxury worth experiencing. The squash soup was delicious and incredibly deep in flavor. Everything was perfectly executed. The style was more traditional - soup, salad, etc. - with the focus on the ingredients and the execution. Do not expect to receive any foams or out-of-left-field flavor pairings, at least as part of the "Family Meal" concept.The service was also incredible. We had a great experience and I thank my beautiful girlfriend for surprising me to dinner here.

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