The Alderman

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   Alicia

   VIP

   New York City

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had tickets to the Rockettes that evening so this was a great nearby spot to have dinner. Helpful to tell server when you need to leave by. Had a very enjoyable time. Parker House rolls to start with are a must, the garlic butter accompanying it was delicious. Lamb sausage appetizer, which was just one piece of sausage, was very tasty as well. As for meals, the skirt steak was probably the best I've ever had. Cooked exactly the way I asked for which was rare. Chicken Sando was very good as well and fries were tasty. The restaurant is not big and can get a bit loud at times but the meal was very good. Bottles of wine were very expensive. Chocolate chip cookies for dessert were warm and soft on top but burned on the bottom. Ask for a booth because some of the tables were way too small for 4 people.
   

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   Don

   VIP

   Louisville

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We opted for the Pre-theater menu. Food, service and portions were excellent and we were out in plenty of time to make our theater reservations. Would definetly recommend to friends and would return again if in the area.
   

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   David

   New York City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Restaurant at back of hotel lobby, not what I was expecting. Lacks any ambiance, looks and feels like a hotel restaurant, even though it's not. Service was horrible. Maybe three tables occupied, and it took almost 30 minutes to get a round of drinks or lemon wedges for the water. Waiter was disinterested and slow. Manager was helpful and apologized for poor service, which was appreciated. On a positive note, the food was very good!
   

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   Katie

   Naples

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful service, great food. Nice, comfortable ambiance. Would go again.
   

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   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc
   

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   Mary

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   Chicago

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Came for a dinner pre-show and the convenience was the only positive aspect. They were clearly understaffed and after our order was taken, we were barely checked on. The Parker house rolls were tasty, but the burrata was somehow dry and came with a burnt crostini. The salmon was overcooked with an uneven horseradish crust.
   

   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello, We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations during your time at The Alderman NYC. We have reached out to you privately to see how we can make things right. We truly hope you will give us another chance to demonstrate our commitment to hospitality. We look forward to speaking with you further. Regards, The Alderman Management Team
   

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   Sam

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Aaron the host held down the house. Table touches all around. Knows he way around the restaurant. Duck dish was good and pickles were tasty. Only issue was the schnitzel was extra salty and sausage was 86ed. Hold back on the seasoning and the dish will be good. Bar was slammed and took a long time to get drinks to my guests. All in all this is a great place to come to for a pre show dining experience. 
   

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   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc
   

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   Terran

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a good pre theater dinner! Great Espresso Martinis!
   

   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc
   

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   Grant David

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The headline is that food was amazing and the wait staff excellent, but..... My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the food, wait staff and ambience. We ate almost every bite of the properly portioned apps and main course. The wait staff provided advice and was attentive. However, The Alderman, please please note that while we were literally the first people seated at dinner, we were placed at the kitchen door entrance. This is a no no and a trigger for people of color like us, who all too often end in that spot. To make matters worse we asked about sitting at another spot two stations away, and were told it is for an expected party of three. But 3 minutes later, a party of two was seated there. I felt misled.
   

   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Mr. David, I am delighted you enjoyed your experience at The Alderman. We strive to offer a memorable experience worthy of your time. Regarding your seating, please be assured that The Alderman selects seating based solely on optimizing operations and delivering the highest level of service. During this season, our restaurant accommodates over 200 guests nightly, ensuring each table enjoys ample time to savor their meals. We plan this based on reservation times to manage the flow of service effectively. The Alderman respects and appreciates you. Our goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment fostering unparalleled moments. I will personally reach out to you to continue this conversation. Thank you for joining us. The Alderman Management Team
   

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   Ashley

   Chicago

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We enjoyed our dinner! We came right as they were opening so the restaurant was quite subdued, but it still was very good. We actually enjoyed the quieter moments. The food and service were good - not exceptional, but still very good and a good value for dinner in NYC! It's in a hotel so the bar scene was quite lively with hotel guests for happy hour. They were also very cognizant of theater-goers (which didn't apply to us). It was a solid experience overall and especially for theater or hotel guests, I would reccommend it!
   

   The AldermanResponded 2 days ago

   Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc
   

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    kurt

    VIP

    New York City

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Delicious food, tasty drinks, excellent service and a beautiful venue. And a reasonable price for a high quality meal. What more can I say? Delightful tavern and a relaxing atmosphere delivering fancy restaurant quality
    

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