Hawksmoor NYC

Reviews

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  Jorge Sanchez

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Hawksmoor NYC Ambience The restaurant resides in the historic United Charities Building near Gramercy Park, featuring a 26-foot vaulted ceiling, classical architectural details (Ionic pilasters, coffered vaults) and a sense of grandeur. Interior styling blends “old-world” and luxury: high ceilings, dark wood, lush seating (green leather in spots), bar area, private rooms. According to reviews: > “All high ceilings, dark wood, and chic green leather… The ceilings say ‘You made partner,’ but the lax dress code and lively bar ask ‘What’s this celebration really going to look like once you ditch your co-workers?’” The design firm described the space as drawing “inspiration from travel’s golden age … ocean-liner aesthetics” in NYC. Mood summary: Sophisticated and elegant, but with a lively, celebratory energy. It’s upscale, but not stiff—there’s an approachable “let’s have a great steak and cocktails” feel. --- 🕒 Atmosphere & Energy The main dining room is described as “very lively, often loud” during peak times (weekend evenings, busy bars) so conversation may require raised voices. For a calmer experience: weekday lunch, early dinner, or bar seating are recommended. Suitable for special occasions, celebrations, date nights. From their website: “spot for every occasion — leisurely lunch, family feast, business meeting or big celebration.” 👔 Dress Code & Crowd Dress code: Smart casual. Guests typically dress nicely for occasions (business casual or better) — avoid athletic or overly casual wear. Crowd: Mix of business groups, couples on date night, celebrations, groups. Given the grand space, the mood can tilt either refined or festive depending on time of day. --- ✅ Good for … / ❗ Considerations Good for: A memorable steak dinner or cocktail-led evening. Celebrations, important meetings, date nights with a bit of flair. Appreciating design and venue as much as the food. Consider: It can be loud during peak dinner hours — if you want relaxed conversation, choose earlier seating or the bar/private room. It’s not ultra-casual; you’ll want to dress up a bit. If you’re going purely for a quiet, low-key meal, maybe pick lunch or reduce expectations on “quiet”. --- If you like, I can check recent guest photos to get a feel for how the mood currently is (weeknight vs weekend) and share suggestions for the best time to go for your preferred energy. Would that be helpful?
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  Bonita Roggow

  Nov 17, 2025
  5.0
  Went to Hawksmoor for my nephews bday who flew in with my twin sister from Scottsdale. I live in CT and whenever they fly in we spend a few nights in NYC. My nephew chose Hawksmoor for his bday dinner and we had a great time. It was bustling with excitement, delicious food and vibe, but most importantly our waiter Malik was the best! Impeccable service and such a pleasant personality. He was amazing! From the moment we walked into the establishment, it was warm, inviting and full of love from every staff member. Food and meal out outstanding. Thank you for a great experience Hawksmoor!
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  Haneul Oh

  Nov 11, 2025
  1.0
  Unfortunately my family and I dealt with terrible service at Hawksmoor, bad enough to make us leave before even dining. We arrived on time for our 8PM reservation and were told our table wasn't ready. No problem, we were fine with waiting at the bar until the table became available. Since we weren't drinking this night, we had nothing to do while sitting around. After waiting 15 minutes, for a table I had a reservation for, I asked a server (politely) if she had any idea how much longer the wait would be. She looked at me and said, "I don't know!" and turned back around to laugh with her coworkers. I was in disbelief; no mentions of checking in with the front or even an ounce of "service," just the lack thereof. A couple minutes passed and she finally turned back around; she must have noticed the shock on my face because to she finally said she would ask the host. After saying so, I saw her run around the entire bar area multiple times and not once going up to the host. This happened for many more minutes, and she deliberately avoided our area in passing. At this point, we got up to leave. I went up to the host and briefly explained what happened. She came following us, saying, "I did ask him, didn't I?". I knew she asked, but only as we were getting up. I genuinely don't remember the last time I experienced such bad service, not even at a fast food restaurant. The entire team at Hawksmoor should be embarassed for allowing such behavior.
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  Britt Hed

  Nov 10, 2025
  5.0
  We (my husband and I, my younger son and his wife) went to Hawksmoor NYC for my husband's birthday last week and had an absolutely wonderful time. We were seated right away at a great table. We had amazing food, starting with drinks and appetizers, going on to entrees and finishing with desserts. We had tremendous service from the staff, who also knew exactly when to approach and when to stay away.. They were able to answer any questions we had from about what cocktail might suit my mood, to how we should order when our party wanted the meat cooked anywhere from rare to medium well and what meats might work for what tastebuds, etc. We were advised as to the yumminess of the desserts - all we selected were perfect for us. The surroundings were elegant, but not stuffy, with an informal and fun vibe. We had a great time and will definitely come back!
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  Lynn B

  Nov 5, 2025
  5.0
  What a wonderful restaurant! There was nothing not to love. The room is beautiful & the ambiance very comfortable. The food…fantastic! Had the “Notorious Beef” burger and never enjoyed a restaurant burger more! And it’s HUGE. Came with a side of excellent fries. I never eat all the fries I’m served, but this time I did (even though the serving size was large). So good!!! Had the Steady Pete’s Ginger Brew, a nonalcoholic beverage. I love Ginger Beer, but never had one served as amazing or delicious as this. Finally, the sticky toffee pudding with a small side of the creamiest vanilla ice cream ever put the meal over the top. And let’s not forget Eddie, our server. So nice, so professional! On a whim, we asked Eddie what used to be on the site before Hawksmoor and HE KNEW! His response was interesting and informative. We were impressed. Will definitely be going back! Kudos!!!

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