I had been to The Carlton several years ago and when I got back in the area I knew where I had to go. This was a special occasion and I couldn't think of a better place to take my girlfriend, she had never been there before and it was the perfect place. The wait staff were attentive but not overbearing, the wine choices were excellent for the choices of dishes and the food was excellent. Just as I remembered.
jtm32804
We were disappointed with very slow service (1 hour wait for appetizers). The wine list was sub par and the food just ok at best. My companions had undercooked duck, but were too frustrated to send it back. There are much better choices. We wanted a special meal; for now I would avoid this venue.
Pauli L.
Very disappointed. Nothing like the place used to be when I came here many years ago. We chose this place for a special celebration based on our memories of the place and the description in Open table of most "beautiful and romantic".. It was neither of that.! There were not flowers, no candles, no music, and the fireplace not working.. The place was very cold, literally.! My wife had to eat with the jacket on her shoulders. Not comfortable at all! The duck that I ordered was excessive dry and fat. The lobster and beef was nice presented, but the taste nothing special. It reminded me a catering hall food. The service was very good and the waitress was very nice. That's the only positive. For those prices there are many better choices. This one, I don't recommend at all
PalnyNY
Very disappointed. Nothing like the place used to be when I came here many years ago. We chose this place for a special celebration based on our memories of the place and the description in Open table of most "beautiful and romantic".. It was neither of that.! There were not flowers, no candles, no music, and the fireplace not working.. The place was very cold, literally.! My wife had to eat with the jacket on her shoulders. Not comfortable at all! The duck that I ordered was excessive dry and fat. The lobster and beef was nice presented, but the taste nothing special. It reminded me a catering hall food. The service was very good and the waitress was very nice. That's the only positive. For those prices there are many better choices. This one, I don't recommend at all
GEORGEP
THE PLACE WAS TO COLD TO SIT AND ENJOY DINNER, NO ONE WAS IN THE DINNING ROOM, THE WAITER AND STAFF- LEFT US FOR DEAD, THEY WERE TO BUSY SOCIALIZING, WE HAD TO KEEP CALLING FOR THEM AND EVEN HAD TO KNOW ON THE KITCHEN DOOR POOR SERVICE , FOOD WAS GOOD NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE
JosephC
We've come in the past for special occasions but the price fixe is so ridiculously over- priced for what you get I had to write. $110 for some sliced up filet, a Caesar salad, and a small dessert in their 1992 rose tile decor is so insulting I am still beating myself up for going there and getting robbed like we did. Off the charts negative for value, so many other better places to go....
GCD124
Not at all what it used to be just a few years ago. The food was okay, but reminded me of standard catering hall food. The side veggies were super mushy (carrots and squash). The mashed potatoes were room temperature. The crème brûlée barely had a glaze on top. On a night where there were literally two other parties dining in the large dining room, we were seated right next to the swinging kitchen doors, kitchen things clanging, with wait staff in and out, and chatting by the bar. We had a reservation. My husband and I were each brought a single, small piece of bread before dinner. It was just ... underwhelming, for a place I used to love. I won't be returning.
Arianne Ingber
We did not know that the Palm Court has a cigar lounge above it when we booked our reservation. We would not have gone had we known. The cigar smoke smell was fairly strong, and we could smell it through our masks when we walked in.The food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. The service was good and all staff wore their masks. The decor was dated but pretty. They did have it decorated for the holidays, which was nice.If you’re sensitive to smoke I wouldn’t recommend going unless you can get a table near the windows.
Tommy Bono
So 1st off we had a private party down stairs which was amazing, the food is,and has always been excellent no matter what part of the building you are in,and I know this to be true because I've been from top to bottom.The outside is beautifully decorated for the holidays as an added bonus
maryR
Such a disappointing evening all around. although everything looked beautiful the service was horrible we sat at 6:05 for a 6:15 reservation and it took an hour before we were asked or given drinks and bread The server was apologetic but it did not make our evening any better. it was 2 and a 1/2 hours of waiting around. so dissatisfied and so disappointing for such a special holiday and evening
We did not know that the Palm Court has a cigar lounge above it when we booked our reservation. We would not have gone had we known. The cigar smoke smell was fairly strong, and we could smell it through our masks when we walked in. The food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. The service was good and all staff wore their masks. The decor was dated but pretty. They did have it decorated for the holidays, which was nice. If you're sensitive to smoke I wouldn't recommend going unless you can get a table near the windows.
Nancy Brennan
This is one of my favorite go to restaurants for special occasions. The food selection, ambiance and service are excellent. In the warmer weather the outdoor seating is lovely too. They have heat lamps, but we decided to eat inside a few days ago since it was a bit breezy and the evening was chilly.
Monica H
I hosted my bridal shower here only to be surprised with no AC during a heat wave on 8.14.21. My guests and I were sweating with only 2 fans in the room to cool us off. The staff was not accommodating or professional. The food was good, but the customer service was underwhelming. I was offered another room one hour to my event start time, however for my small havana themed party, it was not appropriate. I have sent several emails to management with no response. Again, this was an absolute nightmare. Be cautious when booking here. You will be ignored and neglected for your event.
Mel C.
We had our wedding on 9.3.21 and it was the best night of our lives. Adam H was amazing throughout the planning, the staff were genuinely happy to be working there and a part of my special day. My guests are still calling ranting and raving about the food. I really couldn't have asked for a better experience and am so grateful I chose the Carltun to host our day. Thank you so much to my beautiful bridal attendant our amazing patient bartenders our Maitre d Danny, Rafaella and anyone else who went above and beyond for us. Xox
Olga Rice
The restaurant is located inside the beautiful and quiet park. Nice neat lawns and stoned pathway with lanterns on the sides. Classy interior with paintings and pictures on the walls. I was at restaurant in November, liked it, and decided to come back to try the terrace in summer. It was definitely great choice! Terrace is beautifully set overlooking to the park, all surrounded by tall trees, quiet, relaxing, gives feeling of tranquility. Now it is definitely one of my favorite restaurants with terraces and I will definitely come back here. Staff was super pleasant and attentive, everyone wore masks.
I had been to The Carlton several years ago and when I got back in the area I knew where I had to go. This was a special occasion and I couldn't think of a better place to take my girlfriend, she had never been there before and it was the perfect place. The wait staff were attentive but not overbearing, the wine choices were excellent for the choices of dishes and the food was excellent. Just as I remembered.
We were disappointed with very slow service (1 hour wait for appetizers). The wine list was sub par and the food just ok at best. My companions had undercooked duck, but were too frustrated to send it back. There are much better choices. We wanted a special meal; for now I would avoid this venue.
Very disappointed. Nothing like the place used to be when I came here many years ago. We chose this place for a special celebration based on our memories of the place and the description in Open table of most "beautiful and romantic".. It was neither of that.! There were not flowers, no candles, no music, and the fireplace not working.. The place was very cold, literally.! My wife had to eat with the jacket on her shoulders. Not comfortable at all! The duck that I ordered was excessive dry and fat. The lobster and beef was nice presented, but the taste nothing special. It reminded me a catering hall food. The service was very good and the waitress was very nice. That's the only positive. For those prices there are many better choices. This one, I don't recommend at all
Very disappointed. Nothing like the place used to be when I came here many years ago. We chose this place for a special celebration based on our memories of the place and the description in Open table of most "beautiful and romantic".. It was neither of that.! There were not flowers, no candles, no music, and the fireplace not working.. The place was very cold, literally.! My wife had to eat with the jacket on her shoulders. Not comfortable at all! The duck that I ordered was excessive dry and fat. The lobster and beef was nice presented, but the taste nothing special. It reminded me a catering hall food. The service was very good and the waitress was very nice. That's the only positive. For those prices there are many better choices. This one, I don't recommend at all
THE PLACE WAS TO COLD TO SIT AND ENJOY DINNER, NO ONE WAS IN THE DINNING ROOM, THE WAITER AND STAFF- LEFT US FOR DEAD, THEY WERE TO BUSY SOCIALIZING, WE HAD TO KEEP CALLING FOR THEM AND EVEN HAD TO KNOW ON THE KITCHEN DOOR POOR SERVICE , FOOD WAS GOOD NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE
We've come in the past for special occasions but the price fixe is so ridiculously over- priced for what you get I had to write. $110 for some sliced up filet, a Caesar salad, and a small dessert in their 1992 rose tile decor is so insulting I am still beating myself up for going there and getting robbed like we did. Off the charts negative for value, so many other better places to go....
Not at all what it used to be just a few years ago. The food was okay, but reminded me of standard catering hall food. The side veggies were super mushy (carrots and squash). The mashed potatoes were room temperature. The crème brûlée barely had a glaze on top. On a night where there were literally two other parties dining in the large dining room, we were seated right next to the swinging kitchen doors, kitchen things clanging, with wait staff in and out, and chatting by the bar. We had a reservation. My husband and I were each brought a single, small piece of bread before dinner. It was just ... underwhelming, for a place I used to love. I won't be returning.
We did not know that the Palm Court has a cigar lounge above it when we booked our reservation. We would not have gone had we known. The cigar smoke smell was fairly strong, and we could smell it through our masks when we walked in.The food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. The service was good and all staff wore their masks. The decor was dated but pretty. They did have it decorated for the holidays, which was nice.If you’re sensitive to smoke I wouldn’t recommend going unless you can get a table near the windows.
So 1st off we had a private party down stairs which was amazing, the food is,and has always been excellent no matter what part of the building you are in,and I know this to be true because I've been from top to bottom.The outside is beautifully decorated for the holidays as an added bonus
Such a disappointing evening all around. although everything looked beautiful the service was horrible we sat at 6:05 for a 6:15 reservation and it took an hour before we were asked or given drinks and bread The server was apologetic but it did not make our evening any better. it was 2 and a 1/2 hours of waiting around. so dissatisfied and so disappointing for such a special holiday and evening
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We did not know that the Palm Court has a cigar lounge above it when we booked our reservation. We would not have gone had we known. The cigar smoke smell was fairly strong, and we could smell it through our masks when we walked in. The food was decent and mostly reasonably priced. The service was good and all staff wore their masks. The decor was dated but pretty. They did have it decorated for the holidays, which was nice. If you're sensitive to smoke I wouldn't recommend going unless you can get a table near the windows.
This is one of my favorite go to restaurants for special occasions. The food selection, ambiance and service are excellent. In the warmer weather the outdoor seating is lovely too. They have heat lamps, but we decided to eat inside a few days ago since it was a bit breezy and the evening was chilly.
I hosted my bridal shower here only to be surprised with no AC during a heat wave on 8.14.21. My guests and I were sweating with only 2 fans in the room to cool us off. The staff was not accommodating or professional. The food was good, but the customer service was underwhelming. I was offered another room one hour to my event start time, however for my small havana themed party, it was not appropriate. I have sent several emails to management with no response. Again, this was an absolute nightmare. Be cautious when booking here. You will be ignored and neglected for your event.
We had our wedding on 9.3.21 and it was the best night of our lives. Adam H was amazing throughout the planning, the staff were genuinely happy to be working there and a part of my special day. My guests are still calling ranting and raving about the food. I really couldn't have asked for a better experience and am so grateful I chose the Carltun to host our day. Thank you so much to my beautiful bridal attendant our amazing patient bartenders our Maitre d Danny, Rafaella and anyone else who went above and beyond for us. Xox
The restaurant is located inside the beautiful and quiet park. Nice neat lawns and stoned pathway with lanterns on the sides. Classy interior with paintings and pictures on the walls. I was at restaurant in November, liked it, and decided to come back to try the terrace in summer. It was definitely great choice! Terrace is beautifully set overlooking to the park, all surrounded by tall trees, quiet, relaxing, gives feeling of tranquility. Now it is definitely one of my favorite restaurants with terraces and I will definitely come back here. Staff was super pleasant and attentive, everyone wore masks.