Crown Shy New York - Buy Reservations

A great meal out from beginning to end. We were caught in traffic and needed to push back our reservation on a full Saturday night and they graciously accommodated us and held our table. We also never felt rushed the entire evening. The food was outstanding. Each plate had distinct flavors and was innovatively prepared, from the carrots to octopus to the half chicken. Portions were generous and easy to share, which was great because the prices (like all restaurants these days it seems) were steep. Desert was a crazy delicious toffee pudding with the sweet caramel flavors framed by a scoop of apple sorbet. Service was attentive, informed, and friendly without being cloying. The downsides -- the hip hop soundtrack was tiresome, loud, and not needed for this space to telegraph its popping vibe. Also, the wine list was seriously top heavy with only a few bottles in the $60 range. Wine selections by the glass were well curated (but no bargains). In the past few months we've eaten at Daniel and Dhamaka and Crown Shy's food (and overall dining experience) beats them both.

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After reading mixed reviews I wasn’t sure what to expect but we had such an amazing experience I had to write a review. Every single member of staff was welcoming and helpful and the food was fantastic! I couldn’t fault it!

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I found this place as I do many places on Google Maps. From the pictures and menu, it seems like a good place to try however on my first visit, there were no tables even at 10p and so I made a reservation. The bar area seems like a fine place to sit but it’s always busy there. I succumbed to table seating thru my reservation. The space is quite grand because of the Art Deco and high ceilings. However, the furniture do not match the building as they are quite generic that when looking at the tables and chairs, I felt like I was in Chinatown or some hole in the wall place. But looking up at the ceiling and lights, it’s quite grand. The service is adequate and my server took my order promptly. However, later in the evening, he was nowhere to be found and the dessert took an eternity to arrive. I had their octopus which was ok. I like full tentacles so was pleased that’s what they served. They were medium sized which is better than the tiny ones though I prefer the really big tentacles. The garnish did not really work for me. It’s different and flavors all over the map but I did not think it was tasty. This was probably the best dish, though. I also had their duck pasta which is another appetizer. It was really salty and the flavors were odd, some even bitter, It tasted awful, For the main course, I tried their famous chicken. It was somewhat tasty but after a few bites, I felt the spice. It was too spicy for me. It also didn’t taste like chicken. They seasoned it so much it tasted like Peking duck. It was not a bad dish, but I had better chicken that was cooked perfectly it would be so tender and I can taste the fresh chicken taste. Not the case here. I ended the evening with their orange ice cream which would have be great if it was made with real oranges. They added marshmallows and sugar wafers which made it too sweet for me. In all, a very expensive evening for very average tasting food. If average for you is McDonald’s or Applebees, sure this is great but my bar is a bit higher.

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Whilst the food was good, the customer service was not. At greeting, the QR code menu was not explained to us. The waiter who took our order was fine, the way the food was subsequently delivered was not. It was distant and in no way engaging. A few seconds to explain what was being served would have been useful and would have improved the engagement factor. The key element that ruined the evening was the background noise level. The soundtrack was so loud – drum and base – that it made enjoying the company of your dinner guests impossible. Diners were competing to be heard and this for us resulted in what was a cacophony beyond our comfort levels and made for an unpleasant evening. The restaurant and bar areas were full and the patrons were making plenty of noise to create the vibe that I am sure the restaurant is looking for. A very poor dining experience that would have been so much better if only someone had turned the soundtrack down.

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We ordered:-WHITE BEAN Hummus- this was absolutely delicious. This was great with the vegetables that came with-CAULIFLOWER- this was great.. and nutty. LOVED it. --ROMAINE.. GODDESS- this was just ok -OCTOPUS- LOVed this!! -PORK CHOP- this was cooked perfectly -PAELLA.. wasn't called that but forgot name. - this was just ok for me. The rice was a little too al dente for me. SUPERSONIC- this was my favorite favorite favorite drink in NY. So citrusy and yummy!!

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Great food, great staff, quiet ambiance. Our meal was delicious: the tiradito, the octopus and the cauliflower appetizers were to die for; The chicken entree was superb. The tequila crown. Amazing experience for an outstanding date night.

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