Brasserie 8 1/2
- Neighborhood: Midtown West
- 9 W. 57th St.
- New York, NY 10019
- 212-829-0812
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
All who enter this subterranean restaurant do so by way of glamour—down a stately spiral staircase leading to a plush, post-modern dining area outfitted in bold shades of reds and oranges, mirrored ceilings and a glass Leger mural adorning an entire wall. Formerly of Bouley, Chef Julian Alonzo’s culinary creations blend brasserie basics with contemporary American, evident in dishes like filet mignon au poivre, roasted rack of lamb with pickled watermelon rind, and line-caught Chatham cod with fiddlehead ferns, fava beans and yellow tomat. Like your typical brasserie, the sides are a la carte and include selections like goat cheese croquettes, pommes frites and sweet pea truffle risotto. On the sweet side, choose from a long list of "hot," "cool" and "really cool" desserts.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between Fifth and Sixth Aves.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- French and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, Sunday Brunch, and Business Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
Features
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Worth Noting:
- The moniker references the restaurant's location, which is technically a half-floor below street level in the “9” building on 57th St.
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
