Sarabeth’s

This is the best brunch spot in NYC that I’ve ever tried up to now. It’s worth the popularity and the price.
I had brunch with two friends last Saturday and we had a great time. It took like 25 minutes to get a table for on a Saturday late morning.
I had pancakes, they are so so so fluffy! They made it small with five pieces. It even tastes like light cake.
My friends had classic Benedict and crab cake Benedict, I got a small piece from each of them. The muffin base is so so so good. And the Benedict as a whole is perfect. We also had coffee, orange juice, bacon and roast potatoes as sides. They are all good, though a little pricy.
The service is fantastic too. I highly recommend this.

This is a lovely restaurant for brunch. It is very crowded and popular, but my friends and I were seated quickly. We each ordered the avocado/​burrata toast and the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. I got my toast with scrambled eggs and my friends got theirs with poached eggs. My friends’ eggs didn’t come poached because they were not runny, so we asked for the eggs to be redone, and they fixed their orders and then they loved it. The toast was so good and the pancakes were very unique.

I was recommended to Sarabeth’s by a local, and I walked in around 8:30 on a weekday for breakfast. My friends and I were seated immediately, and the waiters were very cordial and accommodating. Ambience was classy and modern, and from where I was sitting, I had a beautiful view of Central Park.
I ordered the Goldie Lox, an omelette with smoked salmon and cream cheese along with a banana muffin ($ 19). Presentation was not impressive considering the high price. Fortunately, the taste made up for the poor presentation. The salmon was absolutely exquisite and so smooth across the tongue, and the eggs had the perfect texture and temperature. Although the cream cheese wasn’t distributed evenly, I enjoyed every bite of the omelette. On the other hand, the muffin was average: it tasted fine but it was nothing special.
If I visit Manhattan in the future, I will likely come back to Sarabeth’s if I want to grab a nice, quality (though expensive) meal.

Of course I had to try Sarabeth’s and I can’t believe I hadn’t tried it already being that I come to NY often. My husband and I went for brunch this past Sunday at 1:30pm and we only had to wait 10 minutes before being seated, which wasn’t bad at all being that this location doesn’t take reservations.
Unfortunately, we were seated in what must have been the worst possible table in the entire restaurant. We were in the walkway, right next to the kitchen doorway, and there was a glass that separated us from the next table that was basically sitting right next to us, so we didn’t have any type of privacy at our own table. The table next to us were in our faces the entire time, which was annoying.
Everything here is expensive and I am one to spend whatever on food because I love food so much. But, my super small cappuccino was almost $ 6 and it was so very small. One teacup sized black coffee is $ 4.50 with no free refills! It’s insane with how high they charge for coffee and cappuccinos that are mediocre.
We decided to start off with a kid’s portion of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The pancakes had a delicious flavor, but I’ve definitely had better. They weren’t as fluffy as I would have liked them, but they were still really good.
For my entrée, I built my own omelette, and once I got to the center of the omelette I realized it was full of cream cheese. The reason why I didn’t order the Smoked Salmon Scramble is because of the cream cheese and the waitress knew I didn’t want cream cheese at all. She did send the entrée back even though I told her not to worry about it because I had already picked a lot of it out trying to eat around it, but she insisted. Regardless to the fact, the omelette needed salt and pepper, as it was very bland.
Along with the omelette that I built, I chose the corn muffin as my bread and it was dry and pretty tasteless, even with the blueberries that were baked in it.
I got to try some of the Short Rib Hash and it was good. The portion size was pretty big, which I guess is supposed to make up for the high price on the entrée. I also had a bite of the banana muffin and it left a lot to be desired.
Overall, I am glad to say I finally tried Sarabeth’s, but I have no intent on ever coming back. The food isn’t justified by its overpriced menu items.

My first experience was so pleasant, I will definitely return.
My colleagues and I met our previous supervisor for dinner. We arrived early and were prepared to sit until our other party arrived. However, the hostess was kind enough to seat the four of us in advance.
The décor was beautiful and made me feel like this location is some place I could come back to with a larger party, without disturbing the other guests, and still feel quite welcome.
The waiter was knowledgable about the menu, provided recommendations on meal and beverage selections and pleasantly attended to our needs.
The food was delicious and well prepared. I especially enjoyed the grilled octopus, which was cooked to perfection!
The standout for the evening had the potential for being a poor experience. I asked for my leftovers, but they were mistakenly discarded. Management immediately rectified the situation by having another meal prepared and wrapped to go.
Dessert was served and I left a most happy (and full!) customer. I hear brunch is delicious as well. I’ll be back soon!

Mediocre at its best — the food is pretty expensive for the bland taste. If you’re looking for pancakes, salads, or any American foods, you might be better off going to another restaurant or even a food cart. Besides the excellent service, there’s nothing special about Sarabeth’s.

Too overpriced! Came in for brunch on Saturday with my cousins. Ordered the typical salmon eggs Benedict and a four flower juice. I’m not very keen on bananas in my drink so I asked the waiter if he could take the banana out. He told me the juice is pre-​made so he would not be able to. You would think if a juice costs $ 10.50 they’d be able to make a fresh juice for you but nope– ended up getting it anyways but the juice was warm. Literally disgusting. The salmon eggs Benedict was mediocre as it tastes like any other times I would get it elsewhere. Not worth your money and way too crowded.
Oh and the bathrooms are horrendous. Feels like there’s heat on and the line is outrageous.

We got really lucky and were seated (in the outer area!) right away when we casually strolled there Saturday morning for brunch. Really loved the salmon benedict and the tropical mimosa. Almond crusted French toast was lovely as well albeit was A LOT. Service was very polite and attentive, and given the prime location, it was indeed a great summer brunch experience.

I try my best to give objective reviews instead of a litany of my opinions. So here goes:
The food didn’t stand out to me as being amazing.
It is pretty expensive.
The waiter bought out cold food (not the worst thing to happen in the history of the world, but I think for the price point this wouldn’t be expected)
I did like the décor/​atmosphere and the location/​views of the Central Park South location
But I don’t plan on returning. It just didn’t stand out in anyway and doesn’t seem worth the money.

This was really a disappointment. So many people talked this place up! So many people promised Sarabeth’s would change my life! Sigh. It did neither.
Overpriced, overrated, bad service and food was just OK — and expensive! Skip this and go get a breakfast sandwich from Starbucks and save yourself some $.

This location is terribly busy and terribly touristy and terribly cramped. Even the outdoor seating had such little space, you had to slide into your chair because there was not enough space to pull the chair back. We unfortunately went on Memorial Day weekend, lesson learned. We waited about 20 – 25 minutes, which wasn’t that bad.
Great lox omelette with salmon. Had a taste of my companion’s coconut waffles and it was sweet and delicious. Bloody Mary was great, with a ton of garnish. Service was a bit spotty. I had to flag down a bus boy to get my coffee refilled. And had to ask the waiter for cream, which wasn’t brought out with my coffee.

What a great space for a restaurant. You can sit at the window or in the patio and people watch as Central Park is just across the street. The food is delicious and plated beautifully. Wine can be ordered by the bottle or glass, and the service is friendly and helpful. I ordered the lobster roll which was great. The atmosphere is casual-​elegant. Come here for a meal you will enjoy at a great location in the city.

Forth time to eat here, Friday 10:30. I called 3 weeks ahead to get a table.
Place is jammed with a line out the door n down the street. Waited about 5 min to be seated. Bloodymary couldn’t be beat unless it had shrimp in it.
Wife had garden omelet, friend had Goldie Lox, his wife and I Traditional Benedict.
The best breakfast in the City again.

I know that Sarabeths is generally spoken of in high regard, but I was disappointed. I found that my French toast and the pancakes my sister got were very average. I have been there twice now and would not go back. There are so many great breakfast places in New York. It is not worth the wait or the price! Go somewhere else.

In my opinion, one of the best brunch spots in the city.
I have been to this place around five times and it never disappoints. Although if you go on a weekend you will find long lines; I suggest putting your name down and walk around Central Park before your table is ready.
The spot is really cute and perfectly located right in front of the Park, with an outside seating area in the front which due to its popularity is sometimes tough to get.
The buttermilk pancakes are delicious, but for
less sweet-​tooth foodies I would suggest their Goldie Lox, a mouth watering dish of scramble eggs with smoked salmon and crème cheese. If you are feeling like eating greens, try the spinach and goat cheese omelette. Both options are terrific!

I had a delicious, albeit pricey, brunch with my niece at this Sarabeth’s location. We went on a Thursday, so we likely dodged the usual insane crowd that is common on weekends. We made a reservation, but there were plenty of tables available. Our waiter was honestly not that friendly, but the service was super fast. You can tell they’re used to getting people in-​and-​out to keep things moving. We got our food very soon after it was ordered; I got the salmon Benedict and my niece got the classic, and we tried both types of sausage on the side. The apricot pork sausage was amaaazing, highly recommend these! The chicken Apple were a bit dry. However, both of our Benedicts were superb. My niece got the four flowers juice which was delicious, and I had a Bellini which was pretty standard. Overall, it was a nice brunch at Sarabeth’s.

Generally I enjoyed my experience here, although it wasn’t perfect for a couple of reasons.
To start, this place is very popular for brunch and I’ve heard lots of good things about it on that front. We opted for dinner and had a chance to try out a lot of their dishes. For starters I was impressed by their tuna tartare. The flavor was solid and the tuna itself was fresh and satisfying. The calimari was pretty straightforward and nothing memorable. The crab guacamole appetizer was big and can easily feed several people. The flavor itself was pleasant and it is a good item to order if your’e looking to share something.
As for the entrees, I tried the seafood couscous which was fine. The seafood was flavorful and all in all it was a relatively tasty entrée. I ordered the evening’s special, which was a skirt steak paired with kale salad and potatoes. The steak itself was average and lacked flavor. I think the meat to sauce ratio was slightly off and that may have played a role in the lack of anything memorable about the dish.
In terms of dessert, we tried the ice cream sandwich sampler, which was good. The only issue was that the item was deceptively heavy and if you’re feeling full by the time you reach dessert, I would not recommend ordering this unless you are planning to share it with several other people. As expected given the use of their gelato, the dessert is rich and pretty heavy. Thankfully I ordered a scoop of lemon sorbet which helped offset some of that heaviness.
Overall I think the dining experience was slightly above average. I’m not sure if the food itself was worth the price tag but at least the service was good and the ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant (if you sat in the front near the entrance). It’s always nice to have a view of the park and do a little people watching while you wait for your food.
All in all this was a solid four start experience. Good, but far from perfect and some may also feel the price to food equation is slightly off.

First bit of advice: Make a reservation. We went on a Monday morning and waited over 30 minutes for a table for 4. Also — it’s crowded in there because there is no place to wait for your table. The unfortunate people who are seated in the front dining area get to enjoy their meal with someone’s rear next to their elbow.
The food is fantastic! The service is great too.
The lemon ricotta pancakes are so soft, fluffy and moist. Definitely different than a traditional buttermilk pancake. The flavors are elevated!
The jalapeño cheddar omelette was fantastic as well. Huge, flavorful.
The biscuits are wonderful. Served with butter and jam.
I would recommend for a nice breakfast in the city. Bring a nice sized budget because the drinks are expensive.

I knew I had stumbled into a tourist trap when we got five thin strips of generic bacon for $ 10
Or was it the famous four flower juice at $ 10 a glass that was identical to Tropicana strawberry banana orange juice at your grocer.
But I have to say that food was actually pretty good.
The $ 14 tomato soup was the best part of the meal. Definitely the best I’ve had.
Unfortunately the adult grilled cheese is only on the dinner menu after 4pm which is just weird.
The French toast was average tasting but the portion was nice and they were very fluffy. Made with 4 big slices of challah bread. $ 20
The scrambles eggs with salmon was real good too. Nice and light perfectly cooked eggs. $ 18
That comes with one piece of bread or muffin. The butter and jam was REALLY good. Probably the second best part of the meal.
Overall, this place is average and overpriced.
In a city known for its bottomless boozy brunches, this place is here only to make a pretty penny off tourists, along with people with too much money and too little common sense

Now I understand why the ratings are that high.
Me and my friend went for Sunday morning brunch, half an hour wait not too bad. However the outdoor seating is actually not that great. Ppl on the street walk smoke cough right by your table and your food…
I had crab cake benedict, pretty good but the salad on the side is just not the best… My friend had French toasts and they weren’t warm when they came… When we were leaving, the wait time for the check was about 15min while there are ppl still in line waiting for a table– not very efficient there. And the servers didn’t look very happy at work, not many smiles from them– granted they were prob annoyed that they weren’t able to party hard last night for Halloween because of work.
Would go for the experience but the baked goods from Sarabeth’s bakery would actually be the better option! I would recommend going to the Sarabeth’s bakery store in Chelsea market instead of brunching here ;)

Me atrevería a decir que el mejor Brunch de NYC, lo sirven hasta las 3:30 pm, el bloody mary el mejor by far, las panquecas y huevos benedictinos LOS MEJORES
PARADA OBLIGADA

Ótima surpresa. Fiquei desconfiado por se tratar de um restaurante em frente ao Central Park, imaginei ser um «caça-​turistas», mas minha mulher já tinha visto uma boa indicação no guia do Pedro Andrade. Ambiente despretensioso, mas agradável, comida deliciosa e serviço excelente, o que fez toda a diferença. Fomos atendidos pelo Andreas, amante do Brasil e, mais especificamente, do Rio (já esteve lá 15 vezes). Recomendo fortemente.

Super bien placé (en plus on avait la table contre la vitre à vue sur Central Park), mais vraiment beaucoup trop cher pour ce qu’il y a dans l’assiette… A faire 1fois, mais pas plus!