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The 21 Club is the type of place you go for the atmosphere and the type of place you go because it's a NY institution. The food, however, is nothing to write home about. While it's not bad, it's far from good. Mediocre at best and the service left a lot to be desired. Also, you have to know where to sit- they put the "old school" NYers in one section and the tourists in the other.

We went as a part of restaurant week, sat in the famous Bar room and to be honest, we didn't *get it*. The place was decorated with toy cars and trucks on the ceiling. I don't know, I really must have missed the point. Would I go back...no. It was ridiculously overpriced for what we got. I did enjoy the staff in their white jackets and bow ties, though. Also, what restaurant has a Bloomberg terminal in the waiting area? Either way, the food was tasty, the creme brulee was definitely one of my all time favorites, and the service was attentive to the letter. I liked that they seat you side by side and it was quite conducive for a romantic evening out.

i took my gf to 21 club for our christmas dinner, and it was a terrific experience (it being both our first time). we ate in the bar room (which you have to experience), had a three course meal, and sat back and enjoyed ourselves. we had their caesar salad to start which was the best salad ive ever had (no joke, and i hate anything green), the sirloin for the main course, which melted in our mouths, but probably the best part was dessert...u have to go and their italian profiteroles, this dish blew my mind away (dont waste your time with any other desserts). what made the night even better was the exceptional service at 21 club...our captain was philip, and while our section was completely booked, he always stopped and answered all of our questions however, gentlemen please be warned, plse make sure u always hav ur jacket on at all times, they are real sticklers about that but what an amazing night thanks 21

Where else can one get an order or French Fries and 12 clams for under $150 in NYC?

I have frequented this establishment on numerous occasions an am sad to say that I find myself ordering the same delicious items over and over thus not giving me a chance to sample some of their other creations. You cannot go wrong with the Tuna Tartare or the Lump Crab Meat Cocotail. The Steak Tartare and the Steak Diane cannot be replicated anywhere. DELICIOUS!

My husband took me to '21' for my 40th birthday dinner. It was just the two of us, and we went with full intention of splurging on a memorable evening of classy dining. We were not disappointed! I have never experienced such amazing service and attention to details within that service before. Just the small things, like perfect timing for the different courses to come out in relation to the wines we had chosen, made all the difference. The food was divine, the wine beyond compare, (a 1990 Clinet as recommended by the Sommelier), and service which really made us feel like royalty.

Sour reviews? I am astounded. First of all, these people that are writing these reviews are 'restaurant week' people and they do not know what they are talking about. My family and I have been coming to this place for close to 20 years. It is neither pretentious nor any of these other things these unexposed guys are describing. The entrance is warm, hospitable and classy. The service is very attentive and the entire staff is there to make you feel like it is your second home. Do I get a little extra handshake for coming there for so long?. Probably so, however, I have never witnessed any guest being treated poorly or to feel inadequate. Ever. This is still a wonderful Old New York institution that will be here for generations.