This attractive Scandinavian restaurant features a mid-century Scandinavian décor both in the café as well as in the dining room and lounge area. The ash wood ceiling, mellow lighting, wooden floors and sleek designs create a refined and modern ambiance. However, the spectacular food prepared by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is the real star. The three-course prix fixed dinner menu includes favorites like smoked salmon, Arctic char, and some vegetarian options. Service is extremely professional without being stuffy. Reservations are a must in the formal downstairs dining room, but there is also casual seating in the upstairs area.
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Yelp Reviews ( 144 Reviews see all ) Find Restaurants on Yelp. Top
by Robyn F. on October 25, 2009
Came here for lunch a couple weeks, and I was a little disappointed. Perhaps it's because I don't like dill or because I have no palette for Scandinavian...
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by Kenneth N. on October 11, 2009
Very good restaurant, and being a Scandinavian-American, I have to say I feel that it manages to stay very authentic as well. The wine menu is great, but if...
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by jina d. on October 10, 2009
Came here for a business lunch. That had extended their restaurant week menu so we all ordered apps, main, and dessert without breaking the bank. Food and...
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Trip Advisor Reviews ( 62 Reviews see all ) Top
“Wonderful gravlax. I...”
by A TripAdvisor Contributor on 2009-03-08
Wonderful gravlax. I always enjoy eating here. more
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“I really liked the...”
by greenbonvivant on 2009-02-10
I really liked the atmosphere of this restaurant. The decor was really clean and had a very Scandanavian appeal to it. I was also excited to go...
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“too many pairings for...”
by A TripAdvisor Contributor on 2009-02-03
too many pairings for too little food - good but left hungry and drunk more
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“This place was...”
by A TripAdvisor Contributor on 2009-01-29
This place was wonderful! The food was tasty, display was great, very friendly staff, and great atmosphere! I loved it. more
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“Chef Samuelsson is a...”
by A TripAdvisor Contributor on 2008-12-30
Chef Samuelsson is a marvel! I've loved his food since his days in Minneapolis. more
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“Great place for business...”
by A TripAdvisor Contributor on 2008-12-11
Great place for business lunch or dinner. Quiet setting and luxurious decor. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to my expectation for the ...
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CitySearch Reviews ( 38 Reviews see all ) Top
Valentine's Day Dissapointment
by NYCInfatuated on 2009-02-15
We went to Aquavit for Valentine's Day. Granted, I understand they must serve more people than usual on a night like this, but I expected for $...
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good for business dinner
by capibobin on 2009-02-14
Food is good but pricy for non expense account dinner. We weren't pleased that they try to hide the restaurant menu. we had to request it.
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Fantastic!
by sakumawiki on 2009-01-16
Aquavit is the type of place, at first glance, that seems a bit on the stuffy side ? a little too stiffly pressed and polished. The door is so...
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it was an expreince that I will never forget
by yankeefan1981 on 2008-11-15
I made a reservation here not knowing how expensive it was going to be, but it turned out to be the best meal of my life hands down. Yes the bi...
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Can't wait to go back!
by linneaviktoria on 2008-10-10
Since my mom is actually from Sweden (moved over to the US when she was 15), I'm always skeptical about Swedish food in America. My mom and I ...
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It is very....Scandanavian
by grouchomarx on 2008-08-01
First off, I am writing about the cafe not the dining room. But there is no listing on citysearch for the cafe, so what else can I do. We tri...
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