The New Yorker
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2103
Phone: (801) 363-0166
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Trendy Scene 2005, Fine Dining 2004, Power Lunch 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for The New Yorker – by Barbara Schmiett
The Scene
The few steps down from Market Street transport you to a world of cool elegance. In the main dining room, crisp white tablecloths and oversized white plates offset patrons' high-powered wardrobes. Be warned: The New Yorker is a private club and membership is required. A 1,000-bottle wine cellar doubles as a private dining room for groups. The sophisticated bar is a fine place to sip a martini or a glass of wine before dinner.
The Food
The creatively conservative menu maintains traditional favorites of longtime regulars. Daily specials expand the repertoire by offering seasonal selections. Portions are generous and pleasing to the eye, and side dishes are fresh and hearty. Start with the smoked salmon at lunch or the lump crab cakes for dinner. A selection of steaks include a New York sirloin pepper steak excites every taste bud. Shellfish, game and sandwiches for lunch round out the menu.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you're planning a romantic evening, ask for one of the deep high-backed booths--an ideal spot for intimate conversation or people-watching.
What to DrinkWith numerous wines by the glass on the massive list, making a match with your meal is easy, albeit expensive.
User Reviews for The New Yorker
01/08/2007 Posted by lkslc
January 7th, 2007. Having enjoyed dining at The New Yorker over the years, it is disappointing to see a noticeable decline in ambiance, service and food during the past year. My most recent visit, anniversary celebration, was "very average" in all regards. The ambiance was lacking which, I would attribute somewhat to the table location in the Big Apple (unbearable dish/utensil noise and off-key serenade by the dish washer?) and excessive foot traffic due to the private party in the Wine Cellar. I had specifically requested a romantic table. The service was efficient, but cold, at first but steadily declined as the dinner progressed with the accumulation of empty plates, including the bread, longer gaps between stops, and for some reason, completed disinterest in refilling the water or wine glasses. The food, well, I must admit, I have never seen oysters as small as the ones presented for an appetizer. Also, I have never have had a fillet presented already sliced - so much for retaining the juices and heat and the horseradish potatoes, very sour and completely lacking any semblance of horseradish flavor. I guess the potatoes absorbed the juices from the steak. The wine, the selection is excellent but I have noticed on several occasions’ considerable variability from bottle to bottle of the same vintage of very expensive wines. Buyers beware! Overall, the menu, service and friendliness of the staff are becoming tired and need refreshing! A very average experience at a not so average price is offered at this establishment.
Pros: Wine List, appetizers and steaks
Cons: Price
01/03/2007 Posted by pdxute
I've dined at Gastronomy Restaurants for almost 20 years and was looking forward to spending New Year's Eve at the New Yorker with a few friends. Upon arriving 10 minutes early for our reservation we were told that a table wouldn't be available for another 30 minutes because the folks on our table had just started dessert. Then when we were finally seated we were told that there was a reservation on our table at 10pm - an indication that they expected us to be finished and out the door by then. Service was marginal at best. On a big night you'd expect slower service but we were all missing pieces to our place settings and had to wait for replacements, extra bread, and even tea bags when we ordered tea after dinner. The clincher came when a hostess arrived at our table with our coats in hand (!) as the witching hour approached and they wanted us off the table. I was aghast. I couldn't believe the nerve. The food was great but nothing that I'd write home about. The wine list was exceptional.
Pros: Wine list
Cons: The service was horrible.
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