Dovetail without question. I ate a both recently, Dovetail was excellent - Eighty One a disappointment, the food was nice enough but the service was appalling and the sommelier was a stain on his profession. Eighty one also cost... (26 replies, last updated by marykay21 August 19, 2009)

The food and service were very good but the portions are really small and we left hungry. The prices are very high (especially in this economy) I felt as though we did not get value for our money. The restaurant had maybe 12... (4 replies, last updated by marykay21 August 14, 2009)

any thoughts. considering the two for a birthday dinner and want to be on the uppper west side. thanks. Nerak (0 replies, last updated by nerak June 4, 2008)

Ate at Eighty One on their opening night. 1/2 full due to the “soft opening”. All in all a great addition to the UWS dining scene. Started with a nice amuse of tuna w/caviar & a grapefruit gelee- very tasty. 5 rolls... (7 replies, last updated by tmbcktt February 10, 2009)

I know everyone’s not the biggest fan of eighty-one on this board, esp when there’s places like Dovetail and Telepan and Ouest just blocks away. But I was wondering if anyone had tried their Ode to Summer menu?... (1 reply, last updated by bosun August 15, 2008)

Eighty One Restaurant: Here Is The Report! We had a really good dinner at Eighty One. First Things First – The Disclosure. The food (not wine) was free (I won dinner for four to celebrate their first year anniversary). However, I... (5 replies, last updated by JungMann February 23, 2009)

Looking for a restaurant on a Saturday night in the fall for six people two of whom are women in their eighties. One of the women is kosher at home but eats fish out. Preferably in mid-town, not too “splashy” or noisy. (0 replies, last updated by Steve Piller September 13, 2003)

Cheetos). I thought that it was the bar at Eighty-One that served these snacks, but now that seems not to be the case. Does anyone have a clue where I might try these tail treats? (7 replies, last updated by italianagambino January 26, 2009)

) and service. Would Eighty=one or Telepan fit the bill? (2 replies, last updated by lchesis November 24, 2009)

. With that said, I look for the traditional upper level restaurants to put out some interesting food. Dovetail, Eighty One, Telepan, Bar Boulud (could have some interesting charcuturie), Ouest. Also new comers Shake Shack, and... (7 replies, last updated by maxine May 29, 2009)

my family is having thanksgiving at eighty-one restaurant. but i checked out a few others which looked nice. david burke townhouse cookshop craft blt market (2 replies, last updated by bruceb04 November 20, 2009)

Headed to check out the biennial tomorrow. Any recommendations for really tasty brunch near the Whitney? Higher upper east side would be ok also.(we’re coming down from the eighties). (1 reply, last updated by Adrian May 8, 2004)

You don’t need to travel so far from the Fordham comfort zone for good food that will appeal to your senior. On the UWS, they might really enjoy Dovetail, Eighty-one, Kefi, Land Thai Kitchen, China de Puebla or Rosa... (2 replies, last updated by prdct April 9, 2008)

I had never been to Blue Ribbon before, but, based on its reputation, I have to say their DIB offering was pretty disappointing. They offered a choice of two appetizers (squash soup or beet salad) and two entrees (lamb shank or... (0 replies, last updated by jpbelmondo March 25, 2007)

good suggestions so far. i’d also add gabriella’s (moderate), ouest (expensive), 81 / eighty one (expensive), thai market (inexpensive), and compass (expensive). other places that many ppl like: 'cesca (italian,... (9 replies, last updated by BronxBoy June 11, 2008)