Dan, Matt and Depac slinging the premium drinks up here in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Schwartz
TLDR: the service was so poor that it overshadowed everything else. If you are looking for both great food and great service, there are ~1 million other places in Manhattan that will give you both (maybe even for less!) It was not worth paying this much only to be ignored.
My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our shared birthdays and left very disappointed. Our 8 pm reservation turned into a 45 minute wait at the bar, only for us to find out they had lost our reservation and hadn’t bothered looking for us. Ok, it happens! So they sat us, already 45 minutes late, but then another fifteen minutes went by with no menu, no server, no water lol. I had to literally watch every person who walked past intently just to get noticed, until finally a hostess, not even our waitress, alerted the manager.
The manager truly went above and beyond to try to save the night, but our waitress barely acknowledged us until after our first round of food. The food itself was good, but the service was so lacking that it made the entire evening fall flat. For the same quality of food, there are holes in the wall with excellent service that I would much rather go to and recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Michael Delgado
Crown nyc the best. Angel Dane and Matt. Thanks for the drinks
Raquel Gerlani
Crown Shy — Sleek American Dining in FiDi Perched at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, Crown Shy delivers a stylish dining experience with a warm, modern vibe. The restaurant offers a well-curated à la carte menu with main dishes typically ranging from $25 to $50   .
Food & Ambiance • The cuisine is American with creative twists—great options like gruyere fritters, bucatini with sungold tomatoes, or ricotta gnocchi, plus standout desserts like sticky toffee pudding or satsuma-orange ice cream  . • The decor is minimalist yet atmospheric, capturing that polished, artful FiDi energy  .
Service & Extras • The staff are generally friendly and professional. Many visitors highlight thoughtful service—even receiving complimentary desserts for special occasions . • For a more immersive experience, consider starting or ending your evening at OverStory, the acclaimed rooftop bar upstairs with sweeping skyline views  .
Hours & Reservations • Dinner: Open Tuesday through Saturday, typically from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday until 9:30 PM; earlier closing at 9:30 PM on Mondays   . • Brunch: Available Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM . • Reservations can be made directly via the Crown Shy website as it is not on OpenTable  .
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TL;DR: Crown Shy is a Michelin-starred American restaurant in a chic FiDi setting with a clever a la carte menu ($25–$50 per dish), stylish decor, and attentive service. Ideal for weekday dinners or weekend brunches. Book directly via their website. Don’t miss the rooftop bar OverStory for an unforgettable view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Fattore VoiceStudio
We came for restaurant lured by an inexplicable Michelin star. Bland,bland,bland. Too much use of sous vide rendered all the main courses we tried barely acceptable. Service is attentive, the room horribly loud and the value for the meal nonexistent. To be fair, many of the regular menu items are offered on the restaurant week menu. I cannot imagine how they have a Michelin star. We will not be back-- the price is an affront.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kayla Demarest
We had a fantastic time at Crown Shy - the star of the show was most def the service and the wine program. We decided to do the wine flight and absolutely loved the choices and our somm - Ross was phenomenal and really gave us a great experience. I also loved how unique the glasses were! He was so insightful and really gave us the story of the wine. Beyond this, our server was also great. Generally, the food was very good although not personally mind-blowing and the atmosphere was fantastically cultivated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
mike gasper
This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to lately, I was so pleasantly surprised. Not only was the food very good, the service was really unmatched. The starter bread was so delicious and a nice surprise at a place of this caliber to start off with something for all the tables. I do think they exceed at the appetizer courses more than the mains but everything we had was a nice twist and flavorful. The cocktails were also really layered and delicious, the server also brought us a taste of one of their favorite drinks which made the evening feel even more special. I will be telling people about this spot for sure!
Really surprised me. Thought it was just another fancy spot, but the food is next-level. The dishes are thoughtful and bold, and the vibe is laid-back yet stylish. I'm really glad we tried this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Raymond Wang
For the amount of hype and fanfare, you would think there would be a seating area for people waiting for their table. Absolutely not. The hostess insist that you stand near the bar by these small round tables! At the very least you can provide comfortable seats by the tables, but not one person is willing to find extra chairs for people that are waiting. Not a good first impression for someone who decided to come out of my way to try this restaurant. The food has been better than advertised.
Stay away from this restaurant. Had the worst service and attitude in my life from this one (been to 20+ Michelin star restaurants) Not worth time and money to experience this.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lisabeth Shlansky
This was my second trip to Crown Shy. The first was fantastic. This time the service was sub par. We had a short tempered, snarky waitress that briskly filled water glasses, couldn’t get our order right, and mostly ignored us. The service was slow and requests for things were forgotten. They make a great drink Melina and the adult kids ordered it. Happy with it, they orders a second and it was so different from the first. Had our waitress been attentive, we would have discussed it, but we were left for a protracted time. While our first experience was polite, warm and welcoming, this time was far from that. I truly believe they don’t deserve a Michelin star any longer.
Dan, Matt and Depac slinging the premium drinks up here in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TLDR: the service was so poor that it overshadowed everything else. If you are looking for both great food and great service, there are ~1 million other places in Manhattan that will give you both (maybe even for less!) It was not worth paying this much only to be ignored.
My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our shared birthdays and left very disappointed. Our 8 pm reservation turned into a 45 minute wait at the bar, only for us to find out they had lost our reservation and hadn’t bothered looking for us. Ok, it happens! So they sat us, already 45 minutes late, but then another fifteen minutes went by with no menu, no server, no water lol. I had to literally watch every person who walked past intently just to get noticed, until finally a hostess, not even our waitress, alerted the manager.
The manager truly went above and beyond to try to save the night, but our waitress barely acknowledged us until after our first round of food. The food itself was good, but the service was so lacking that it made the entire evening fall flat. For the same quality of food, there are holes in the wall with excellent service that I would much rather go to and recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Crown nyc the best. Angel Dane and Matt. Thanks for the drinks
Crown Shy — Sleek American Dining in FiDi
Perched at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, Crown Shy delivers a stylish dining experience with a warm, modern vibe. The restaurant offers a well-curated à la carte menu with main dishes typically ranging from $25 to $50   .
Food & Ambiance
• The cuisine is American with creative twists—great options like gruyere fritters, bucatini with sungold tomatoes, or ricotta gnocchi, plus standout desserts like sticky toffee pudding or satsuma-orange ice cream  .
• The decor is minimalist yet atmospheric, capturing that polished, artful FiDi energy  .
Service & Extras
• The staff are generally friendly and professional. Many visitors highlight thoughtful service—even receiving complimentary desserts for special occasions .
• For a more immersive experience, consider starting or ending your evening at OverStory, the acclaimed rooftop bar upstairs with sweeping skyline views  .
Hours & Reservations
• Dinner: Open Tuesday through Saturday, typically from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday until 9:30 PM; earlier closing at 9:30 PM on Mondays   .
• Brunch: Available Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM .
• Reservations can be made directly via the Crown Shy website as it is not on OpenTable  .
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TL;DR: Crown Shy is a Michelin-starred American restaurant in a chic FiDi setting with a clever a la carte menu ($25–$50 per dish), stylish decor, and attentive service. Ideal for weekday dinners or weekend brunches. Book directly via their website. Don’t miss the rooftop bar OverStory for an unforgettable view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for restaurant lured by an inexplicable Michelin star. Bland,bland,bland. Too much use of sous vide rendered all the main courses we tried barely acceptable. Service is attentive, the room horribly loud and the value for the meal nonexistent. To be fair, many of the regular menu items are offered on the restaurant week menu. I cannot imagine how they have a Michelin star. We will not be back-- the price is an affront.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
We had a fantastic time at Crown Shy - the star of the show was most def the service and the wine program. We decided to do the wine flight and absolutely loved the choices and our somm - Ross was phenomenal and really gave us a great experience. I also loved how unique the glasses were! He was so insightful and really gave us the story of the wine. Beyond this, our server was also great. Generally, the food was very good although not personally mind-blowing and the atmosphere was fantastically cultivated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to lately, I was so pleasantly surprised. Not only was the food very good, the service was really unmatched. The starter bread was so delicious and a nice surprise at a place of this caliber to start off with something for all the tables. I do think they exceed at the appetizer courses more than the mains but everything we had was a nice twist and flavorful. The cocktails were also really layered and delicious, the server also brought us a taste of one of their favorite drinks which made the evening feel even more special. I will be telling people about this spot for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gruyere Fritters, Pull Apart Bread
The food was fresh and tasty. The flavors were just right, and everything was cooked well.I would eat here again because the food made me happy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here during restaurant week and it was an amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere was very nice -
I had Cod and my partner had Chicken, we both enjoyed. But Appetizers were very sour… and was not happy with our choices
Restaurantji Recommends
Really surprised me. Thought it was just another fancy spot, but the food is next-level. The dishes are thoughtful and bold, and the vibe is laid-back yet stylish. I'm really glad we tried this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
For the amount of hype and fanfare, you would think there would be a seating area for people waiting for their table. Absolutely not. The hostess insist that you stand near the bar by these small round tables! At the very least you can provide comfortable seats by the tables, but not one person is willing to find extra chairs for people that are waiting. Not a good first impression for someone who decided to come out of my way to try this restaurant. The food has been better than advertised.
1) complimentary bread (very tasty)
2)Beef Kibbeh Nayeh, Lavash, Labneh*
3) Pork Katsu, Curry Bearnaise, Fennel, Cherry
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Been twice and both times were fantastic. Pull apart bread always hits
Recommended dishes: Satsuma Orange, Pull Apart Bread
Stay away from this restaurant. Had the worst service and attitude in my life from this one (been to 20+ Michelin star restaurants) Not worth time and money to experience this.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
This was my second trip to Crown Shy. The first was fantastic. This time the service was sub par. We had a short tempered, snarky waitress that briskly filled water glasses, couldn’t get our order right, and mostly ignored us. The service was slow and requests for things were forgotten. They make a great drink Melina and the adult kids ordered it. Happy with it, they orders a second and it was so different from the first. Had our waitress been attentive, we would have discussed it, but we were left for a protracted time. While our first experience was polite, warm and welcoming, this time was far from that. I truly believe they don’t deserve a Michelin star any longer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
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