Block 34

I had lunch here with a friend. The dining room has vaulted ceilings which gives it a light, airy feel. We had the deviled eggs and the chef gave us a playful plate with a smiley face composed of the eggs as eyes and sauce as the mouth. We had the delectable lobster rolls as well. The prices were about $20 per entree plus another $10 for appetiters. I'd come back again but it's not for those on a budget!

We came here for a large work group lunch and had reservations for noon. The place is very open and modern in design and the waitstaff were wonderful. Food was done well and everything was as good as expected. For appetizers, we had spiced nuts, warm olives, ox-tail fries, bacon baked clams, and deviled eggs, all of which were really delicious! Many people ordered the Lobster Roll, which looked quite appetizing with a generous portion of lobster, along with cole slaw and chips. I had the grilled cheese and Cesar salad, which were also really good. We did run into a little bit of confusion as they had emailed prior to our reservations that they would like an estimate of what people might order. When we arrived, it seems like something was miss communicated and they cooked everything that we estimated. Everything worked out well in the end and they were really accommodating with the cake we brought. Overall a great place for large group lunches. Parking can be found on the street or at the underground lot a block away on 5th avenue under the park.

The 99 cents oysters was the biggest draw but turned out to be the least enjoyable. Not fresh and did not satisfy our oyster cravings (going to stick to Hog Island till we find some place better). The service was extremely slow, so best not to come on a really empty stomach. The side dishes made up for the long wait. Cheeseburger turned out really yummy and the lobster bruschetta was absolutely delicious! The hotdog and deviled egg was pretty good too. Might visit again but definitely not on an empty stomach.

Fun place, hip ambiance, okay food. Came here on a Saturday evening around 6pm with my boyfriend. The place was pretty dead, especially for a Saturday night. Happy hour was ending at 6:30pm so we opted for two spots at the bar hoping to order some drinks and food. We got drinks right away but it took quite some time for us to order food... eventually we had to ask after nearly 20 minutes passed by without a bartender asking if we wanted to order. The place had a decent beer list, not the most extensive I've ever seen, but some usual favorites... pineapple sculpin, fieldwork, etc. Their cocktail list seemed to favor intro-level cocktails... lemon drops, kamikazes, etc. I didn't look into the wine list. Oysters: 2-stars. $1 oysters for happy hour and these certainly tasted like they only cost a dollar. We got a half dozen but I wasn't interested after the first one. Duck wings: 4-stars. A heaping tower of eight wings, super fatty, saucy, and delicious, though not super meaty. As is the case with duck. The wing sauce had a subtle kick that I enjoyed. Seared ahi burger: 5-stars. I'd order this again next time. A tuna steak served perfectly rare throughout, served on a buttery bun topped high with asian slaw that tasted strongly of sesame. As a big sesame fan, this made me happy. The sandwich came with fries on the side, super crispy yet tender, with a ginger wasabi mayo. Yes, yes, and more yes. Overall, I'd come back, though I'll avoid the oysters next time.