Charlie Palmer at the Knick

Had a company team lunch here. Walking in, you get the impression that the food will blow you away; it’s located on the 4^th floor of a well-​hidden hotel, hidden almost as if on purpose. Walking up to the restaurant feels like you’re part of an exclusive club, which is cool and all.
But when it comes down to the food, I was let down. I ordered the skirt steak salad, which came with 3 slices of steak on lettuce. Lettuce? The cheapest and least nutritional green? And you didn’t even add anything to it, say tomatoes or cheese or dressing? Okay. This dish was not worth $ 26.
We also ordered the banana Napoleon cake. But it isn’t even a cake!!! It’s just 3 pieces of thin wafers with bananas and sugar in between them. It’s also small (waitress said it would be enough for five people but it wasn’t even enough for two) and very awkward to share. It breaks apart as soon as you take a spoon to it. Skip this dessert. In fact, skip this place completely.

Located on the 4^th floor of the Knickerbocker hotel, this restaurant is definitely on the fancier and elegant side. We came here for lunch and the menu had a handful of snacks, appetizers, and main courses. We ordered the short rib croquette and brussel sprouts to share and then I ordered the mixed green salad (which was beautiful and yummy, but very standard salad) and the gnocchi. While the gnocchi looked delicious on the menu, in reality, it was too mushy, a bit overcooked, and salty. Pretty disappointing.
I don’t know if I’d be back, but this was a fancy restaurant that you should go and try if you work in midtown/​times square that makes for a good business lunch spot.

This restaurant is not one you stumble across unless you are staying in the Knickerbocker hotel but it was worth finding. It is on the 4^th floor and depending where you sit, you can have a very nice view of Times Square. We went there after seeing a movie and were glad we did. The restaurant was almost empty but there was an active bar scene. The cosmopolitan I had was really excellent so can understand why the bar might be popular. The food was also very good. I started with the bosc pear salad that had cheese and pecans and tasted great. The sea scallops were tender and tasted good. The cinnamon cake for desert with walnut ice cream was also very good. It was worth the visit and I would go back again.

I really want to love this place, but at the moment I just «like» it. The location and atmosphere is beautiful and sets a upper class dining experience vibe.
From the minute I walked in there was a ton of confusion from from the front of the house to even the wait staff.
Within the first 10 minutes of being seated my guest and I had two different waiters, clueless that they were double shifting our table. I had to ask one waiter as to why we had two waiters, she was unaware. Finally we ended up having one waiter who was very attentive and awesome.
My guest and I ordered the fried chicken share plate and the meatballs. Portioned absolutely perfectly and tasted great. The only comment I have is I was chicken in hand when the bus boy just walked over and cleared out appetizers. We weren’t even finished. I don’t understand that logic considering the dining room was empty.
For dinner my guest had the short ribs she said were absolutely delicious, I had the steak frites. I ordered my steak rare, and it was cooked beautifully. Only puzzled on the fact the chef had put the wrong sauce on my dish giving me hollandaise… Very confused.
From what I’ve witnessed tonight it’s very disorganized and could be a confusing and stressful experience. The food was good but I would like a little more flavor and the correct sauce. I will return due to my amazing waiter and atmosphere, but in a city like Manhattan with thousands of restaurants, it’s important to have structure and organization. Especially for expensive prices, people want to be wined and dined comfortably.
Hope this review helps.

Awful awful. Bad wine selection is a tip off. Overpriced bad food, service and wine. I will pay you $ 20 to stay home and drink better wine. Inedible tuna tartare which is hard to find in NYC. Subway probably makes a better version. Buyer be warned big price tag for cheap wine!!!

We ate breakfast here during our visit to NYC. Outstanding breakfast buffet with fresh pastries, charcuterie, bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit and yogurt, fruit and muesli, etc. They also offer made-​to-​order omelets, waffles, and pancakes. Fresh squeezed juice of the day and water is at your table along with small pastries. The service is attentive and the setting is very chic. It is a bit pricey, but can be included in the price of your room.

Love the minimalist albeit rich textures and design of the hotel and this is no different.
The spread is gorgeous and so well presented the buffet tempers you to leash your gluttony. I live the little bento style boxes on the table offering samples of baked goods. Carb curbers beware.
The waitstaff is über friendly and escorted me to and from my table with my knee issue it was sooo welcome. I wish I could recall the handsome young mans name… Kudos to him.
The views of this place are gorgeous and the redesign of the interiors of this historical hotel are magnificent bravo to the contrast.
I will return.

This is a welcome addition to the Times Square area I have eaten here twice and although somewhat emptier then it should be it is really fabulous. I love the ambience and the fabulous food and service. It is waiting to be discovered and then watch out!!!

Charlie Palmer at The Knick
Exquisitely located at the luxurious Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square, New York, the Charlie Palmer at The Knick restaurant offers signature fine dining. A warm welcome adds to the experience of the creatively-​tasty appetizers and the delightfully-​dazzling entrees. I recommend the small plates if you opt to dine with a friend, or two, while sitting in the comfy chain curtains lounge.
Clean and classy is the décor, with an attractive library of wines displayed behind the bar. The servers will impress you with their impeccable knowledge of Mr. Palmer’s upscale American cuisine, as well as their exceptional hospitality.
Make no mistake… the location, the culinary experience and the ambiance could only mean one thing… bring your entire mortgage! But, I promise you, it is worth every penny!
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Terrible expérience … Waited so long over 40 mn to get the main course … Steak was Tough… fries not cooked… Burger over cooked… Service no attention… No refill bread butter … And so & so …: Will never go back !

This establishment can be found on the 4^th floor of the The Knickerbocker Hotel, though it’s probably not worth trying to find. I say that because the menu is utterly boring and uninspiring. Don’t get me wrong, the food was good which is why I went 3 stars here; but the menu can be summarized as steak and potatoes or chicken and vegetables.

Saturday, 16 May, 2015, 4 guests, 5:30pm, overpriced everything, French trained waitress (or maybe she was doing community service), Russians dressed in tank tops and flip flops and we’re treated like the bumpkins from Boise. To the staff of the Charlie Palmer bar, «You never know who your serving, a pleasant smile goes along way.» I’ve already told everyone I know «don’t bother.» Expense account hotel at best, everybody despises each other.

Excellent new addition to the Times Square area. This neighborhood long needed a fine dining establishment such as the Aureole.
Chef Charlie Palmer brings his talent with a carefully crafted menu and approachable wine list.
Menu consists of snacks, starters and mains. More to come.,