Address and Contact Information
Address: 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 225-9255
Website: https://www.wegmansnextdoor.com/astor-place-new-york/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Food: Amazing! There were many courses and we were pleased with them all. Seafood quality is very fresh.
Service: Great! Everyone was so friendly. Nick was very welcoming and hospitable.
Atmosphere: Beautiful restaurant!
Can’t wait to go back.
Visited on a Thursday night and was warmly welcomed by Sasha, whose energy set the tone for an amazing evening. We arrived during happy hour and sat at the bar, where Chello and Henny were outstanding. Both super knowledgeable, funny, and full of great recommendations.
The Fire Spark “Hibana” cocktail was perfectly balanced. We tried several appetizers: the Seared Wagyu Carpaccio (a must-try), the Chu-toro tartare with miso buns, and the Kumamoto oysters — all incredibly fresh and flavorful, even for someone who doesn’t usually love raw dishes.
Dinner was just as impressive. Michael guided us through the menu like a pro. We shared the Organic Chicken, Koji-marinated Rib Eye, and the Whole Branzino( which was my personal favorite). The standout side dish was the Baked Japanese Sweet Potato mixed tableside by Milagros… I’m still thinking about it! With an additional Lychee Martini – was definitely the icing on the cake!
Dessert was fantastic too — the Chocolate Sensation (recommended to us as a Ferrero Rocher vibe by Milagros, and honestly it was even better), Strawberry Cheesecake, and Mochi & Fruit were beautifully presented.
Managers Chris and Joe both came by to introduce themselves and check in, which made the experience feel so personal. The service, atmosphere, and food were all exceptional. Highly recommend!
I’d had the fatty tuna and salmon from the Wegmans fish market downstairs previously, so I knew the quality of the fish would be good, but had read some mixed reviews about this place.
It completely exceeded my expectations, though, and we had a lovely evening overall.
From the outside, the restaurant looks upscale, but the entrance is inside the grocery store, which may kind of downgrade the experience.
Once you walk in, though, you’re greeted by friendly servers into a modern, spacious dining area.
I would say highlights for me were:
1. the service
2. the quality of the food
3. the atmosphere
1. Service
In the beginning, service was a bit slow and it took a while to be able to order and to get our drinks and appetizers. We didn’t complain or anything, but they brought us a complimentary dish that we were considering ordering as one of our appetizers. We were pleasantly surprised and it was a delicious dish.
Then, there was a bit of a miscommunication regarding wasabi with one of our orders. But this was also handled very professionally (as it would have been in Japan, which is not as common here). Nick was very personable and offered me another glass of prosecco—he actually brought me a glass of Pommery, which I really enjoyed.
2. Food
Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. I really liked that they had a variety of non-sushi dishes as well, especially vegetables.
– lobster miso soup x2 – This is seasonal and not cheap, but a must try! It tasted more like lobster bisque than miso soup, but I love lobster bisque, so it was perfect for me.
– grill shishito peppers – You can’t really go wrong with shishito peppers, but this comes with a tofu dip and salt on the side. I’m not a garlic-lover, so I used the salt and it was very nice.
– grilled seasonal mushrooms – This came with maitake tempura and grilled maitake—I especially enjoyed the tempura.
– nigiri variation (9 pieces) x2 – You get one piece of each nigiri listed on the nigiri menu. Although they are fresh and of high quality, they are very very small. So it’s easy to eat, but may not be enough for the average person. They do put fancy toppings on (which I actually prefer without, so I can enjoy the fish itself without caviar or jalapeños overpowering the sushi…). My favorites were the otoro (fatty tuna) / chutoro (semi-fatty tuna), hotate (scallop) and uni (sea urchin).
3. Atmosphere
With a stylish decor, high ceilings and spaced out tables, it has a chic, comfortable atmosphere.
The one lowlight would be that they only have one bathroom. (There is one inside the grocery store, but it’s apparently not as nice).
When you consider the portions (especially sushi), it may be on the pricier side, but the quality is definitely there and it’s worth it for the overall dining experience. I look forward to dining here again.
Service was impeccable, and the food was unbelievably fresh. Chris, the GM, came to politely and attentively check on us to make sure everything was ok. Every dish was delicious, but some truly stood out as flavor bombs – like the otoro bite, tuna tataki, and wagyu beef taco – that instantly made us go “wow.”
Midway through dinner, a kind gentleman named Danny stopped by to say hello. At first, we thought he was just another guest, but by the end we learned he was actually the owner, Danny Wegman, dining with his family nearby. He even surprised us by sending over a couple of extra dishes to try.
We would have given this place a five-star review no matter what, but that thoughtful gesture made the evening feel extra special
Edamame is free and was excellent. Fois gras was tasty and was served more than I thought.
Sweet eggplant was fantastic.
Yuzu marinated king crab leg was not bad. Not Japanese style though.
Overall, these contemporary Japanese dishes were too Americanized still in terms of taste.
The food comes out slowly with recommended 2-3 dishes per person.
Service is pleasant. Recommend for try!