The Lion

"Chef-owner John DeLucie conjures up "old-school" NY at this "fashionable" Village American." Full review

"Ricotta gnocchi is complemented by black truffles, and the carbonara chitarra is a well-done dish any Roman would appreciate." Full review

"Like the city’s other clubby spots, the food takes a backseat to the scene. Which isn’t to say that it’s not often delicious." Full review

"There is a slim, slightly pretentious wine list to help ease you through your laborious dinner at the Lion."

"It’s a pretty incredible place to eat your steak, and makes the hefty price tag a little more bearable. The bar in front is cozy and tavern-like, a perfect spot for sucking back dark and stormys." Full review

"For all the self-conscious spectacle, the staff is highly skilled and courteous, if precocious." Full review

"The Lion also seems to have swapped the warm exclusivity of the Waverly for a kind of populism that is more inclusive, but also far louder and less pleasant." Full review

"Chef John DeLucie’s grandfather ran a fruit and vegetable market, which influenced him to craft a menu of fresh, seasonal dishes, including hand-pulled burrata with mint-sweet pea puree." Full review