Sounds like you want to turn that into a clean, well-written review. Here's a polished version you could post (Google/Facebook/Yelp style): I was a bit surprised there wasn't a special Valentine's Day menu this year, but that wasn't a deal breaker. Unfortunately, the overall experience was underwhelming this visit. I ordered the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and seasoned well — definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the sides fell short. The grilled cauliflower lacked flavor, and the portion of au gratin potatoes was noticeably small. We also tried the papusa appetizer, which wasn't worth the price. It was overcooked and slightly charred on the outside, which affected both the texture and taste. This has been one of my favorite spots in the past, so it was disappointing to have such a mediocre experience this time around. I'm hoping this was just an off night because I know they're capable of much better.
Tiffany
Made reservations for Valentine's Day. When we arrived they said they were doing Galentine's again because of the high demand. It was another restaurant (presumably attached) and not Restaurant Forty Nine Forty. Given it was Valentine's Day we were unable to get a reservation elsewhere and ended up getting takeout. Extremely disappointed and not the Valentine's Day we had planned.
CAROLYN
We've dined at Forty Nine Forty at least 3 other times and unfortunately we won't return anytime soon. The food was FANTASTIC as usual but the staff really needs some training. First, it was raining when we arrived. We went to the door labeled “Forty Nine Forty” and were abruptly stopped and informed we were at the wrong door. I mentioned something about signage and she replied, “Oh. Our sign is broken.” OK. We are led to the correct entrance (Fancies), but our presence is not acknowledged; the hostess is busy with something. After a few minutes, she asks our name and says it'll be another “2 minutes.” We see her walking back to the main restaurant and returning later with tubs. Truthfully, waiting is not a problem. Our problem is her condescending tone and attitude. We felt barely tolerated. Yes, we were finally seated and we did enjoy the food but the beginning of our dining experience was not pleasant and we won't think of Forty Nine Forty again for a while.
Rick Jett
Great food and good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca
Cozy, charming ambience, great service, great tasting menu and price, good wine selection, all around great dinner.
Sara
Such an amazing experience! Love that the tasting menu changes every week so you're always surprised and the cocktails were amazing!! Smooth and very sophisticated profiles—not overly sweet or stiff. Great value and great vibes
mg rawlings
I ate there last Saturday night with a few friends. Solid! Good food. Nice environment. I would go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Elaiza
Forty Nine Forty for me is the epitome of treating yourself to a true fine dining experience. Intimate space, delicious selection of creative and beautifully plated offerings. We always enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, enjoy an appetizer alongside our main entree and never leave without dessert. Our dinner on 1/24/2026 personal highlights were the duck entree, the ribeye and oh the french onion soup was all amazing and cooked to absolute perfection. I'm excited to hear about the weekday tasting menu and look forward to enjoy it soon. Thank you Clara for working with our last minute add onto my reservation and the great table location!
Brenda Murray
My family, a party of 16, celebrated my sister’s 50th birthday at Forty Nine Forty this past Saturday, and it was truly a delightful experience. The table was beautifully set, including two high chairs for the toddlers in our group, that made even the youngest of our family dinner feel especially well cared for.
There was clear attention to detail throughout the entire evening. Our server, Dash, was both professional and personable. The children at our table were served when the appetizers arrived, which was incredibly considerate and appreciated. Our glasses were never empty, and we never had to ask for anything—Dash was attentive at all times, seamlessly clearing plates, refilling drinks, and keeping everything flowing smoothly.
The food was incredible, and every order arrived exactly as requested. It was a wonderful evening and a perfect setting to celebrate such a special milestone. I highly recommend this venue for an extraordinary dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Sandoval
Fiber for 16 went perfect! We asked Fancies to serve our big family and everything was perfect... the staff was awesome, the food was perfect and they delivered every meal every drink on time. The were accommodation to our infants and toddlers.
Worth going just for the ambience and vibe. The service staff is pretty dang good. The food is presented beautifully, but I agree with other reviewers that it is over salted and specifically the pork dish was over seasoned and perhaps could use a little more attention to the amount of time cooked on each side. One side was much more cooked and the other side was under cooked. The hamburger was ordered medium and came out rare. Also over salted. The cocktails and wine were very good. Wine seemed over priced but nice selections. The mixed green salad was not worth having. I loved the ambiance enough to rate a 4 but wouldn’t go back often based upon food preparation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ally S.
When they first opened, menu was cohesive, staff was superb. Now, their menu mashed no sense, they've fallen into the NM trap of putting chile on everything for no reason and their desserts are horrific. The coconut cake was so dry and tasted like it had been sitting in a fridge for a week, the basque cheese was also dry. The menu lacks cohesiveness and is just not good. New waiters have no idea what their doing and their timing is terrible because of it.
I don't forseeus coming back for awhile unless something changes. .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Blaine
First time visiting. Our server, Kat, was great. For a fine dining establishment they make you order everything at once, which would be fine if they timed it properly, but they didn't. Our entrees literally came out immediately as we finished our appetizer, which was very rushed. I am willing to go back, but we will refuse to order all at once.
gabrielratchet
New seasonal menu. Wonderful unexpected combinations... the flavors of the winter vegetables without heaviness. Texture and variety beautifully presented. Perfect level of knowledgeable service that preserved our quiet corner of conversation.
Carol
I like this restaurant. While small it is upscale. It does get a little noisy when it is a full house as tables arf fairly close together. The service was outstanding. I ordered a cocktail that was not on the menu and it was made perfectly. Their bread plate was wonderful. The beet, carrot, ginger soup was really good and the special salad was really good, too. I had the Chicken Kiev. It was perfectly cooked but the breading needed some seasoning. In our party, the branzino and the pork chop had the best flavors. I will go again, as will the rest of our group. There are other things on the menu we would like to try. And, I recommend Restaurant 4940
Sounds like you want to turn that into a clean, well-written review. Here's a polished version you could post (Google/Facebook/Yelp style): I was a bit surprised there wasn't a special Valentine's Day menu this year, but that wasn't a deal breaker. Unfortunately, the overall experience was underwhelming this visit. I ordered the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and seasoned well — definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the sides fell short. The grilled cauliflower lacked flavor, and the portion of au gratin potatoes was noticeably small. We also tried the papusa appetizer, which wasn't worth the price. It was overcooked and slightly charred on the outside, which affected both the texture and taste. This has been one of my favorite spots in the past, so it was disappointing to have such a mediocre experience this time around. I'm hoping this was just an off night because I know they're capable of much better.
Made reservations for Valentine's Day. When we arrived they said they were doing Galentine's again because of the high demand. It was another restaurant (presumably attached) and not Restaurant Forty Nine Forty. Given it was Valentine's Day we were unable to get a reservation elsewhere and ended up getting takeout. Extremely disappointed and not the Valentine's Day we had planned.
We've dined at Forty Nine Forty at least 3 other times and unfortunately we won't return anytime soon. The food was FANTASTIC as usual but the staff really needs some training. First, it was raining when we arrived. We went to the door labeled “Forty Nine Forty” and were abruptly stopped and informed we were at the wrong door. I mentioned something about signage and she replied, “Oh. Our sign is broken.” OK. We are led to the correct entrance (Fancies), but our presence is not acknowledged; the hostess is busy with something. After a few minutes, she asks our name and says it'll be another “2 minutes.” We see her walking back to the main restaurant and returning later with tubs. Truthfully, waiting is not a problem. Our problem is her condescending tone and attitude. We felt barely tolerated. Yes, we were finally seated and we did enjoy the food but the beginning of our dining experience was not pleasant and we won't think of Forty Nine Forty again for a while.
Great food and good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy, charming ambience, great service, great tasting menu and price, good wine selection, all around great dinner.
Such an amazing experience! Love that the tasting menu changes every week so you're always surprised and the cocktails were amazing!! Smooth and very sophisticated profiles—not overly sweet or stiff. Great value and great vibes
I ate there last Saturday night with a few friends. Solid! Good food. Nice environment. I would go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Forty Nine Forty for me is the epitome of treating yourself to a true fine dining experience. Intimate space, delicious selection of creative and beautifully plated offerings. We always enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, enjoy an appetizer alongside our main entree and never leave without dessert. Our dinner on 1/24/2026 personal highlights were the duck entree, the ribeye and oh the french onion soup was all amazing and cooked to absolute perfection. I'm excited to hear about the weekday tasting menu and look forward to enjoy it soon. Thank you Clara for working with our last minute add onto my reservation and the great table location!
My family, a party of 16, celebrated my sister’s 50th birthday at Forty Nine Forty this past Saturday, and it was truly a delightful experience. The table was beautifully set, including two high chairs for the toddlers in our group, that made even the youngest of our family dinner feel especially well cared for.
There was clear attention to detail throughout the entire evening. Our server, Dash, was both professional and personable. The children at our table were served when the appetizers arrived, which was incredibly considerate and appreciated. Our glasses were never empty, and we never had to ask for anything—Dash was attentive at all times, seamlessly clearing plates, refilling drinks, and keeping everything flowing smoothly.
The food was incredible, and every order arrived exactly as requested. It was a wonderful evening and a perfect setting to celebrate such a special milestone. I highly recommend this venue for an extraordinary dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fiber for 16 went perfect! We asked Fancies to serve our big family and everything was perfect... the staff was awesome, the food was perfect and they delivered every meal every drink on time. The were accommodation to our infants and toddlers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Worth going just for the ambience and vibe. The service staff is pretty dang good. The food is presented beautifully, but I agree with other reviewers that it is over salted and specifically the pork dish was over seasoned and perhaps could use a little more attention to the amount of time cooked on each side. One side was much more cooked and the other side was under cooked. The hamburger was ordered medium and came out rare. Also over salted. The cocktails and wine were very good. Wine seemed over priced but nice selections. The mixed green salad was not worth having. I loved the ambiance enough to rate a 4 but wouldn’t go back often based upon food preparation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
When they first opened, menu was cohesive, staff was superb. Now, their menu mashed no sense, they've fallen into the NM trap of putting chile on everything for no reason and their desserts are horrific. The coconut cake was so dry and tasted like it had been sitting in a fridge for a week, the basque cheese was also dry. The menu lacks cohesiveness and is just not good. New waiters have no idea what their doing and their timing is terrible because of it.
I don't forseeus coming back for awhile unless something changes. .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
First time visiting. Our server, Kat, was great. For a fine dining establishment they make you order everything at once, which would be fine if they timed it properly, but they didn't. Our entrees literally came out immediately as we finished our appetizer, which was very rushed. I am willing to go back, but we will refuse to order all at once.
New seasonal menu. Wonderful unexpected combinations... the flavors of the winter vegetables without heaviness. Texture and variety beautifully presented. Perfect level of knowledgeable service that preserved our quiet corner of conversation.
I like this restaurant. While small it is upscale. It does get a little noisy when it is a full house as tables arf fairly close together. The service was outstanding. I ordered a cocktail that was not on the menu and it was made perfectly. Their bread plate was wonderful. The beet, carrot, ginger soup was really good and the special salad was really good, too. I had the Chicken Kiev. It was perfectly cooked but the breading needed some seasoning. In our party, the branzino and the pork chop had the best flavors. I will go again, as will the rest of our group. There are other things on the menu we would like to try. And, I recommend Restaurant 4940
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