Empire State South
6 expert reviews
“Southern ingredients get the fine-dining treatment without the pretension at celebrity chef Hugh Acheson's Midtown favorite.”
– Fodor's
Zagat
4.4
"There's "a lot of hype" about the "highbrow" yet "down-to-earth" cooking of celeb chef Hugh Acheson at this "seriously good" Midtown Southerner." Full review
BlackBook
"Three meals plus take-out means you're never far from the Southern comfort you so crave."
Gayot
14.0
"From the hand of Canada native Hugh Acheson, Empire State South is part coffee bar, breakfast restaurant, to-go spot, and full-fledged dining room with a serious wine perspective." Full review
On the Grid
"With seasonally rotating fare that delights all five tastes, exquisite presentation and a knowledgeable and congenial staff, we can’t stop coming back for more. " Full review
Where
"Celebrity chef-owner Hugh Acheson and executive chef Josh Hopkins make delectable Southern food at this show stopping restaurant." Full review