Every time we have come here the food, staff, and atmosphere have been phenomenal! Worth every second of the 2hour drive to get here!!! We will keep coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brea Kaye
The meat and fish were really good but the sides with the mains felt a little confused and the risotto was a little underdone but all of the apps were delicious! The staff was really on it and warm and the wine list was impressive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Grace C.
The food and service were both quite disappointing, particularly for this price point. I ordered the fish and a good portion was undercooked and had to be left on the plate (couldn’t cut through it). I found the dishes bland (chicory salad) and lacking originality (dumplings, burrata). Our meal was $540 for 4 people (no alcohol) including tip and frankly, I would much rather have eaten at Cotogna or Piccino or Fresh Table, which all offer far superior menus, dishes and service at this price point.
Finally, when I asked to have cheese on the side and our server asked if I had an allergy, I indicated that it was just a preference and he was quite rude / condescending about this. He kept probing me about this preference and made the interaction quite uncomfortable.
I wouldn’t return to 3rd cousin nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Karla Ortiz
STUNNING! Incredible service, incredible food, just can’t rate this high enough!
If you ever get a chance to eat here, do it! It’s so worth it! And DON’T skip on the uni creme brûlée!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Creme Brulee
Vidhya Bhat
A cute little spot that’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The appetizers were a standout - the focaccia was incredibly soft and fresh, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly charred and crispy, and the burrata with beets was delicious. While the mains were less memorable, we did enjoy the truffle risotto, but the other pasta dishes were a bit bland. Dessert was truly the highlight of the meal. The pistachio cake was fantastic, and the chocolate soufflé cake with vanilla ice cream and toasted sesame was great as well. Overall, we had an enjoyable dining experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Barry
they were closed yet still had open on google and the reservation was able to be made on opentable
Scott Elkington
It was ok. Steak was a little tough. A pint was $15. Service was ok. It was on the pricy side for its level of ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ulysses Murillo
I came for the 3 course Thanksgiving menu. Understandably, the price is going to be higher for the value based on the holiday. What I didn't expect was that they would run out of one of the two proteins for their entree course, no more prime rib sadly. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed before even having a bite. We asked if there was another protein to substitute, but only told to pick one of the other two - vegetarian or turkey. I reluctantly chose the pasta because turkey sometimes makes my stomach feel funny. All the food was adequate. Our waters were refilled promptly. How does a fine dining restaurant run out of food on a limited menu? It happens, I guess.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Santiago
Overpriced for what you get. Not going back. Food was not great either Update: Since I posted the review, owner and chef reached out and offered a very generous coupon and invited me to return to experience the restaurant again. We have not done so, but I really appreciate the offer and response from the chef; it shows care and professionalism. Will give it a second try this year. And will happily change our review of the restaurant if our experience is better than before.
Michelle T
We went here for restaurant week and while I wasn’t expecting much, I was underwhelmed by some of the dishes like the salad and the focaccia (with butter). I got the Wagyu Steak which was cooked well, and my favorite was the Chocolate Pot D’Creme. No qualms with the service, in fact the staff were friendly, and pace was ok. Overall it was just ok.
Highly recommended. A very non pretentious upscale dining restaurant. The quality was upscale (as are the prices) but it seemed very fun and casual otherwise. Approachable I would say.
I posted photos but didn't catch the menu so not quite sure what the dishes were called. The squash soup, uni creme brulee, the beef and the panna cotta were all very good.
Recommended dishes: Uni Creme Brulee, Focaccia
Linda Munoz
Went during restaurant week and although food was very good, service was definitely hovering and the sense they wanted to turn the tables quickly were evident when the server tried to take my salad plate away even though I hadn't finished. Wine list is ridiculously priced and most diners (at all tables) opted for a glass due to prices. Not sure who the owner thinks they're serving but this neighborhood is not that upscale and there are more friendly and equally good restaurants nearby. $75 posted prix fixe ended up being $125/each; three smallish courses. Corkage fee $65!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Andrew Dugowson
This is a review of the vegan tasting menu - my wife kindly brought me here to celebrate my birthday. While staff were kind and engaging, and the service was great, the food generally ranged from lackluster to not good.
I am always appreciative of restaurants that offer vegan options, but for just shy of $200 per person, the tasting menu fell far short of my hopes and expectations. The courses were generally just vegetables without much seasoning: one course was beans, radishes, zucchini, and mushrooms, all cooked until the flavors were faint, and lightly seasoned with a vegan dashi that just tasted like salt. There was an heirloom tomato, fig, and balsamic vinaigrette that was nice (though the tomatoes were again not flavorful) but the vegan option was just the vegetarian option without any cheese. The main dish was a single piece of fig, three Brussels sprouts without discernible sauce, a nicely cooked piece of tofu that had a faint teriyaki taste, and a small amount of (if I recall correctly) date and tamarind sauce that was pleasant but in short supply. The most flavorful dish was pasta with broccolini that had so much tahini that the pasta had a texture like it was covered in creamy peanut butter; unfortunately, the taste of sesame was overpowering. The only truly bad dish, though, was the dessert: while the vegetarian dessert was a nicely plated panna cotta with toasted marshmallow, the vegan option was a single scoop of chocolate almond milk ice cream that was freezer burnt to the extent that I could feel ice crystals crunch in every bite. It also tasted more of almond milk than it did of chocolate; I did not finish it. The best dish was the first one, a simple salad with an interesting but not overpowering basil vinaigrette.
I did mention to our server that I was underwhelmed and she was gracious and was kind enough to comp us a juice we purchased, but I’d rather have paid the full price and had better food. Ultimately my impression is that they developed their vegan menu by looking at their other tasting menus and seeing what they needed to subtract, rather than building a plant-based option from the ground up. I do not like leaving negative reviews but, again, at a price point nearly double what Dirt Candy charges, this review felt merited. That said, I’m just one opinion and your mileage may vary.
For those looking to celebrate a special occasion at a nice restaurant with vegan options, I’d recommend Besharam, Aiso, Cha Ya, Shizen, and Greens, all of which come at a much lower price point than 3rd Cousin. I do hope 3rd Cousin reconsiders their vegan menu because everything but the food was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Brock
My wife and I have eaten at world-class restaurants and funky joints around the world. This was one of the worst meals I've ever had. We live in the neighborhood, and I wanted nothing more than to fall in love with 3rd Cousin. Sadly, the food was bad, the service was stressed, the menu was confusing, and the bill was as high as we've paid at much finer establishments. The one highlight is that we did have to move our reservation last minute, and the staff was accommodating.
Keith
Great celebratory dinner, our first time here. We all had the 5-course tasting menu, and added on extras (focaccia - deelish; A5 dumplings, okay) They accommodated my wifes allium allergy incredibly - although they said they would just not sauce her plates...they actually subbed in two dishes completely, to her great enjoyment as the replacements were right up her fresh vegetable alley. Pastas were really really really good. Great flavor but not overpowering. Sea bass sublime. Desserts were straightforward but excellent. Wine pairings were really really solid - with the GSM and muscato our favorites. Our server was gracious but started out a bit preoccupied. They forgot to bring our our uni creme brulee, but were very gracious in comping it later (a must order) and comping sparkling wine and extra end of the night dessert wine, which was amazing. So in the end the service really came through - overall a memorable and super fun dinner in a casually elegant atmosphere in a really interesting location!
Every time we have come here the food, staff, and atmosphere have been phenomenal! Worth every second of the 2hour drive to get here!!! We will keep coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meat and fish were really good but the sides with the mains felt a little confused and the risotto was a little underdone but all of the apps were delicious! The staff was really on it and warm and the wine list was impressive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
The food and service were both quite disappointing, particularly for this price point. I ordered the fish and a good portion was undercooked and had to be left on the plate (couldn’t cut through it). I found the dishes bland (chicory salad) and lacking originality (dumplings, burrata). Our meal was $540 for 4 people (no alcohol) including tip and frankly, I would much rather have eaten at Cotogna or Piccino or Fresh Table, which all offer far superior menus, dishes and service at this price point.
Finally, when I asked to have cheese on the side and our server asked if I had an allergy, I indicated that it was just a preference and he was quite rude / condescending about this. He kept probing me about this preference and made the interaction quite uncomfortable.
I wouldn’t return to 3rd cousin nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
STUNNING! Incredible service, incredible food, just can’t rate this high enough!
If you ever get a chance to eat here, do it! It’s so worth it! And DON’T skip on the uni creme brûlée!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uni Creme Brulee
A cute little spot that’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The appetizers were a standout - the focaccia was incredibly soft and fresh, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly charred and crispy, and the burrata with beets was delicious. While the mains were less memorable, we did enjoy the truffle risotto, but the other pasta dishes were a bit bland. Dessert was truly the highlight of the meal. The pistachio cake was fantastic, and the chocolate soufflé cake with vanilla ice cream and toasted sesame was great as well. Overall, we had an enjoyable dining experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
they were closed yet still had open on google and the reservation was able to be made on opentable
It was ok. Steak was a little tough. A pint was $15. Service was ok. It was on the pricy side for its level of ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I came for the 3 course Thanksgiving menu. Understandably, the price is going to be higher for the value based on the holiday. What I didn't expect was that they would run out of one of the two proteins for their entree course, no more prime rib sadly. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed before even having a bite. We asked if there was another protein to
substitute, but only told to pick one of the other two - vegetarian or turkey. I reluctantly chose the pasta because turkey sometimes makes my stomach feel funny. All the food was adequate. Our waters were refilled promptly. How does a fine dining restaurant run out of food on a limited menu? It happens, I guess.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Overpriced for what you get. Not going back. Food was not great either Update: Since I posted the review, owner and chef reached out and offered a very generous coupon and invited me to return to experience the restaurant again. We have not done so, but I really appreciate the offer and response from the chef; it shows care and professionalism. Will give it a second try this year. And will happily change our review of the restaurant if our experience is better than before.
We went here for restaurant week and while I wasn’t expecting much, I was underwhelmed by some of the dishes like the salad and the focaccia (with butter). I got the Wagyu Steak which was cooked well, and my favorite was the Chocolate Pot D’Creme. No qualms with the service, in fact the staff were friendly, and pace was ok. Overall it was just ok.
Perhaps their regular menu would be much better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Highly recommended. A very non pretentious upscale dining restaurant. The quality was upscale (as are the prices) but it seemed very fun and casual otherwise. Approachable I would say.
I posted photos but didn't catch the menu so not quite sure what the dishes were called. The squash soup, uni creme brulee, the beef and the panna cotta were all very good.
Recommended dishes: Uni Creme Brulee, Focaccia
Went during restaurant week and although food was very good, service was definitely hovering and the sense they wanted to turn the tables quickly were evident when the server tried to take my salad plate away even though I hadn't finished. Wine list is ridiculously priced and most diners (at all tables) opted for a glass due to prices. Not sure who the owner thinks they're serving but this neighborhood is not that upscale and there are more friendly and equally good restaurants nearby. $75 posted prix fixe ended up being $125/each; three smallish courses. Corkage fee $65!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
This is a review of the vegan tasting menu - my wife kindly brought me here to celebrate my birthday. While staff were kind and engaging, and the service was great, the food generally ranged from lackluster to not good.
I am always appreciative of restaurants that offer vegan options, but for just shy of $200 per person, the tasting menu fell far short of my hopes and expectations. The courses were generally just vegetables without much seasoning: one course was beans, radishes, zucchini, and mushrooms, all cooked until the flavors were faint, and lightly seasoned with a vegan dashi that just tasted like salt. There was an heirloom tomato, fig, and balsamic vinaigrette that was nice (though the tomatoes were again not flavorful) but the vegan option was just the vegetarian option without any cheese. The main dish was a single piece of fig, three Brussels sprouts without discernible sauce, a nicely cooked piece of tofu that had a faint teriyaki taste, and a small amount of (if I recall correctly) date and tamarind sauce that was pleasant but in short supply. The most flavorful dish was pasta with broccolini that had so much tahini that the pasta had a texture like it was covered in creamy peanut butter; unfortunately, the taste of sesame was overpowering. The only truly bad dish, though, was the dessert: while the vegetarian dessert was a nicely plated panna cotta with toasted marshmallow, the vegan option was a single scoop of chocolate almond milk ice cream that was freezer burnt to the extent that I could feel ice crystals crunch in every bite. It also tasted more of almond milk than it did of chocolate; I did not finish it. The best dish was the first one, a simple salad with an interesting but not overpowering basil vinaigrette.
I did mention to our server that I was underwhelmed and she was gracious and was kind enough to comp us a juice we purchased, but I’d rather have paid the full price and had better food. Ultimately my impression is that they developed their vegan menu by looking at their other tasting menus and seeing what they needed to subtract, rather than building a plant-based option from the ground up. I do not like leaving negative reviews but, again, at a price point nearly double what Dirt Candy charges, this review felt merited. That said, I’m just one opinion and your mileage may vary.
For those looking to celebrate a special occasion at a nice restaurant with vegan options, I’d recommend Besharam, Aiso, Cha Ya, Shizen, and Greens, all of which come at a much lower price point than 3rd Cousin. I do hope 3rd Cousin reconsiders their vegan menu because everything but the food was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
My wife and I have eaten at world-class restaurants and funky joints around the world. This was one of the worst meals I've ever had. We live in the neighborhood, and I wanted nothing more than to fall in love with 3rd Cousin. Sadly, the food was bad, the service was stressed, the menu was confusing, and the bill was as high as we've paid at much finer establishments. The one highlight is that we did have to move our reservation last minute, and the staff was accommodating.
Great celebratory dinner, our first time here. We all had the 5-course tasting menu, and added on extras (focaccia - deelish; A5 dumplings, okay) They accommodated my wifes allium allergy incredibly - although they said they would just not sauce her plates...they actually subbed in two dishes completely, to her great enjoyment as the replacements were right up her fresh vegetable alley. Pastas were really really really good. Great flavor but not overpowering. Sea bass sublime. Desserts were straightforward but excellent. Wine pairings were really really solid - with the GSM and muscato our favorites. Our server was gracious but started out a bit preoccupied. They forgot to bring our our uni creme brulee, but were very gracious in comping it later (a must order) and comping sparkling wine and extra end of the night dessert wine, which was amazing. So in the end the service really came through - overall a memorable and super fun dinner in a casually elegant atmosphere in a really interesting location!
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