Lex Yard NY 10022

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Scott Laine

The press and others have reported the reopening of The Waldorf Astoria. As Lex Yard is only one of several restaurants on the property, I am focusing solely on this restaurant in this review. I recently needed to meet a former colleague and decided to tour all the options before making a decision. Given that I wanted a restaurant feel, Lex Yard was the perfect choice. The others felt like they were in windowless sections of the lobby, which was not my vibe. With a lobby entrance off Lexington Avenue, Lex Yard is visible from the street and easy to access. The bar area is expansive, and I can see why this is a popular spot for people who work in the area. I started at the bar and moved to a table next to it to be more comfortable. The menu is wide-ranging, offering a host of cold seafood options from oysters to caviar, along with several classic old-world dishes revived and reinterpreted. My guest and I were primarily interested in a bottle of wine and a few snacks, but wound up eating main dishes. I ordered the lobster roll, which came with a caviar topping, which I guess is how they justify the $48 price. It’s not very large and was a bit stark on the plate; glad I ordered a side of potatoes. I now understand why there are no prices on their menu online. My colleague ordered a delicious fish dish, which she loved. The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. I will say you'd better be sure you are comfortable with the menu and wine list prices, as this is not for the faint of heart. If so, you will be rewarded with a lovely meal in a beautiful space.

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LF D

We had a Christmas lunch here several weeks before the holiday. It was a wonderful experience! The room is so beautiful and the service is very Waldorf. Delicious pasta, seafood, and steaks. Fabulous desserts and coffee. Highly recommend this establishment.

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Richard S

Went back for another visit and had an excellent meal. The lamb shank was a lot of meat and cooked perfectly. The arctic char was excellent. The Swiss chard side was superb. Small complaint each visit the dessert has taken forever (30 minutes plus) before it arrived. Surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant, although $38 burgers (fries $18 extra?!) are a bit much, however, the burger was extremely good (as were the fries) so it was worth it same with the lobster roll. Don’t get the dessert sundae though it was a mess. Decent wines, extremely good and friendly service at the bar. Energetic, crowded place. Very friendly, everyone.