+1 212-784-1350
246 Spring Street, New York, NY, United States, New York, New York, usa
Located in SoHo, Vestry sits nestled between art studios and modern museums on cobblestone streets, offering visitors an enriching look into the charm of an authentic seafood restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating in bustling New York City.
Mon | 05 am - 10 pm |
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Tue | 05 am - 10 pm |
Wed | 05 am - 10 pm |
Thu | 05 am - 10 pm |
Fri | 05 am - 10 pm |
Sat | 05 am - 10 pm |
Sun | closed |
Charmander Lee
27 Nov, 2024Food overall is pretty decent, the potato Ravioli would have been the best dish if it weren’t there was a single tiny little piece of spices that was hard to chew on. The appetizer Sea-bass was quite good, the smoked chicken skin was crispy enough while the meat is still tender,but it was tasteless by itself, you have to eat it together with the mash potatoes or the peas. Portion wise is your standard Michelin restaurant portion so they are a bit small in American standard but this way you get to try out different dishes. Service wise it was acceptable but not really good enough for a fine dining restaurant (e.g. they lack of the explanation of chef’s recommendation on how to eat the dishes, they are not observant enough etc) Music was a bit too loud and the music choice (hip hop, R&B, Pop)not sure it matches the restaurant. Cocktail wise it was a bit watery. The Riesling wine was not bad.
D Guo
17 Sep, 2024The service and decor at this restaurant are nice, on par with fine dining standards, but the taste of several dishes we tried did not meet our expectations. Firstly, the seasoning on the main course chicken was uneven—some parts were overly salty while others were bland. This inconsistency didn’t feel like a deliberate attempt by the chef to add complexity, but rather like a mistake in the seasoning process, which was disappointing. Additionally, while the presentation of the appetizers was visually appealing and vibrant, the flavors were not particularly impressive compared to some less expensive restaurants, coming across as somewhat monotonous and simple. On the positive side, the fish entrée and the cheese-themed dessert were more memorable, with the texture and flavors hitting the right notes. However, another downside was the location of the restroom. There is no restroom inside the restaurant itself; instead, you have to exit and go upstairs to the second floor. The stairs are quite steep, making it inconvenient. Overall, while the service and decor were commendable and some dishes stood out, other aspects of the food fell short, and the restroom location was inconvenient. As a fine dining experience, it was somewhat below average. Update: Hi Reuben, Thank you for replying to my Google review. I appreciate your acknowledgment of my feedback and your commitment to refining the dishes at Vestry. It’s great to hear that my comments on the seasoning and flavors will help in your continuous improvement efforts. I look forward to experiencing Vestry again and will definitely reach out to you directly when planning my next visit. Thanks again for your attention. Best regards, D Guo
Michael Davidson
15 Jun, 2024This visit to Vestry was an interesting one. Earlier in the day I was told that it’s pretty disappointing but i decided to keep my reservation. The staff was extremely attentive, the space was beautiful and the food was very tasty. I’m eating this a 4 star because it was better than most but not so good that I need to go back asap. As I do in all Michelin star restaurants I went with the tasting menu. They had 2 options, which was nice. Every dish was cooked extremely well and the flavors were concentrated and intense. Technically the food was great and the presentation was quite nice. I do wish there would have been a little more creativity in the dishes, which is why I’m in no rush to return. I would certainly go back, but after I try out some more places on the guide.
nick vida
31 Oct, 2024Some items were great like the porter which was very special. The short ribs were a miss and really lacked flavor and the un-rendered fat was really not a good bite. You would think it was all flavor with a 48 hour braise but it tasted like over boiled pot roast. We also had to order 3 different bottles of wine because they could not find them or did not have them, so we started eating with empty wine glasses and a confused somolie. Not sure they would have gotten a start that night.
Paul Chen
25 Jul, 2024We came here for the 2024 summer restaurant weeks. It was $60 pp. However the food quality is quite disappointing and far from a Michelin star expectations. The service was average, not bad but not as good as it should be for a star restaurant. None of the dishes is impressive. They are average, at best. The fluke was dry as cardboard, I was flabbergasted by how dry it was. The strawberry soup was also poor execution, very sour taste and that’s all. Other dishes are really average, it’s easy to find other places that are much better.