Nectar - New York

The chicken quesadillas were overloaded with onions and peppers and lacked seasoning; they needed salt. The Caesar salad was bland and unappealing, so my son didn’t even touch it. The chicken tenders looked like thick worms and were spongy—my other son refused to eat them as well. The cheeseburger was thick but flavorless, leaving my daughter unsatisfied. Even the French onion soup was lacking; it had no salt, which is surprising considering that the cheese was supposed to have some flavor, but it didn’t. Of all the items we ordered, the only decent thing was the grilled cheese. We ended up spending $220 for this meal, which feels outrageous for the quality we received. I really don't understand how this place is still in business. We walked in expecting a fun diner experience and left feeling unsatisfied and having spent a small fortune. For reference, we ordered mozzarella sticks, a grilled cheese (without fries), a Caesar salad (with no chicken), chicken quesadillas, a cheeseburger, chicken tenders with fries, and French onion soup, totaling $220. I was so shocked and disappointed that I had to leave a review. A shocking $38 for chicken tenders and fries, folks.

Perhaps they get all the tourists from the Met. The food was okayish. The problem is: 1. They CHARGE you to use a card, and when you ask, they point you to a sign in the window. So of course, you must read every sign outside a restaurant, NOT at themenu, which DOES NOT mention the extra charge. 2. When you hand over the card, the server does NOT mention the extra charge. 3.The bill is handwritten, 15% service charge is already added, and the total is incorrect. 4. No POS machine they take thecard away where you cant see it. 5. When you ask for the bill, you are told you cant get it. 6. When you insist, they lookthrough at least 30 bills shoved in the crevice between the cash register and the wall. 7. When the bill is found, you are againtold you can see it, but not take it. 8. When you still insist, you are told you can get a copy. 9. You wait for a copy, whichyou eventually get. A process most tourists tired from the museum are not going to follow But seriously, a handwrittenbill? And the card out of sight? Not acceptable in these times.

We visited on a Sunday around 12:30 pm, and it was incredibly busy. The food was good—not exceptional, but certainly satisfying. Our waitress appeared a bit overwhelmed, possibly because she was new or stressed. We had to ask for cutlery, and nobody came to refill our water. We also didn't receive napkins, and my side of the table was sticky with syrup. However, the sausage was very good. Overall, it's definitely a solid place to enjoy a meal.

I don't recommend this restaurant at all. It was absolutely terrible. Normally, I don’t leave reviews, but this overpriced place is not worth your time or money. If you're hungry, I suggest getting food from street vendors instead; it's much better and the people are friendlier. Only go in if you're prepared for an upset stomach. The music was disappointing as well.

Great Upper East Side diner, run by a tattooed Russian mafiosi (I think I kid). The sandwiches and corn beef hash were excellent, the steak was fine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Old school atmosphere. Great fun and good value.