Insider Pages Reviews for Moran's Restaurant

1 Stars: Irish Illusion (by 2DISKIN)

2DISKIN — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Appears warm, Irish. But has inhospitable manager. And be aware of mandatory service charge

5 Stars: great food (by PDmitri)

PDmitri — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

truly love the food at morans. i like the fish and the deserts are great! service is great too they are so warm and friendly. they run a very respectable establishment that is organized and pristine.

4 Stars: good food (by Barbara P.)

Barbara P. — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:07:00 GMT

good menu with top-notch service. Wonderful location, close to all. Delicious seafood platter. Large portions. A place to go with colleagues and/or special occasions. Been there on business.

3 Stars: average (by nimmooo)

nimmooo — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Very nice and unique decor.

Good seafood. The accompanying sauces and little sides stood out as much as the fish itself.

Will not be an inexpensive dinner to take your time and enjoy yourself

3 Stars: Quick lunch (by Coach James ..)

Coach James .. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:39:00 GMT

The corned beef sandwich I had was a bit pricey, but solid. The fries were great too. Drinks were refreshed immediately, and service was excellent. A good place for a business meeting-- there's plenty of seating, it's somewhat upscale, and there is minimal risk of offending anyone.

4 Stars: Delicious Sefood (by lakej)

lakej — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I am not reviewing the actual restaurant as much as a particular dish. If you go to The Moran?s, I highly recommend the jumbo shrimp with a zesty cocktail sauce.The House salad , was this good! One of the best meals I have had in New York. The only drawback - just slightly too salty. That's pretty salty because I add salt to EVERYTHING. The shrimps are also cooked so perfectly. In addition, their drinks were perfect too.I would recommend to anyone.

4 Stars: Best Place for Bat Mitzvah (by Doneger)

Doneger — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

We had our daughter's Bat Mitzvah here and it couldn't have gone any better. Service was great, food was great, atmosphere was wonderful and staff was so helpful and friendly. I've had many friends that attended the Bat Mitzvah come back for dinner with and without us. They loved it.

5 Stars: Great Steak (by kstrum321)

kstrum321 — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Last night my dinner at Moran's was extrodinary. I had the Filet Mignon cooked exactlly to the tempature I specificed which came with mashed potatoes that tasted homemade. My boyfriend ordered the Surf and Turf which I tried. The lobster was incredible, nothing I have ever experienced in New York City, usually lobster only tastes good to me when I'm up in Maine. After dinner we ordered desert and then he proposed to me! It was the best place to have been proposed to. The scene at Moran's is extremlly romantic with dim lighting, fireplaces, waterford crystals, brick, wood and the christmas decorations were spectacular. Moran's has a very comfortable, warm, welcoming and romantic setting with wonderful food and excellent service. I can not wait to return.

4 Stars: Inviting atmosphere, great food! (by trishm202)

trishm202 — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I recently dined with a group of six at Moran's in Chelsea -- we had an excellent experience! We were seated at a back table near the fireplace and Christmas tree - very cozy atmosphere! The waiter was prompt (but then a little vacant once the restaurant filled up) and drinks were served quickly. We all ordered different food - sole stuffed with lobster, strip steak, seafood linguine, surf & turf -- everything was delicious! I was disappointed the restaurant was out of creamed spinach that night (and it was early) - as it's my favorite. Prices were on target, most entrees were in the $27 range.

I recommend Moran's - perfect for a holiday group dinner or cozy dinner for two!

1 Stars: Total Disappointment (by angeldusts)

angeldusts — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

We went there for my birthday after reading the reviews on this site. Thnking it will be romantic with good food. What a total disappointment!! Everything from the bread to the wine to the main course was horrible. The seafood was fishy, the meat was dry and hard and the vegetable was salty. It was like eating frozen microwave dinner but 10 times the price. DO NOT GO EVER!! You've been warned.

3 Stars: 5 star price, 3 star food ... (by asinglegent)

asinglegent — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I read the reviews and was a skeptical of the reviews so I decide to test the water. Bam! They were right. The place was nice but definitely not great and it was by no means the most romantic place. The food was fine but I would not say great, especially for the price of it. Good luck to all of you skeptical review reader - like myself ... :)

2 Stars: If Only the Quality Matched the Prices... (by BrookBoy)

BrookBoy — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

My wife and I had been driving past Moran's on occasion for years, finally decided to make a reservation and give it a shot. We arrived around 6 PM one very chilly Saturday night, were greeted warmly and were seated at a comfortable table within sight of the fireplace. We thought, "This is great, we're in for a terrific evening.."

And we were, until we had the misfortune of trying the food. The wine list is serviceable and fairly priced, the service is professional and friendly, and the place itself is totally inviting with its dark wood and fireplace ambiance.

Unfortunately, the steak is second-tier at best. They charge around $40 for a steak, which is in line with the top steakhouses in NYC, but they serve up a steak that I could get in a diner. We ordered oysters to start and when I asked for some horseradish it caused a stir, and what I got was a jar of horseradish that looked to me like it hadn't been out of the refrigerator since the last century.

Believe me, we were totally disappointed because we REALLY wanted to like this place, and the fact is that we did on a lot of levels. But the quality of the food is such that they should be ashamed to charge the prices they do.

I'm sorry to be at such variance with the other reviewers here, but the meal we were served would have been barely adequate if we were eating at Mel's Diner. The only things that stick out in my mind of quality were the rolls.

Major steakhouses in NYC order prime meats, but it looked to us like Moran's buys choice instead of prime. If the quality of the steak were equal to even half the size, we'd have had a much better meal.

My suggestion is to drop into Moran's for a drink at the inviting bar, maybe have a hamburger at most, but save the (very high) cost of a second rate meal.

4 Stars: Nice place, nice service, quality food (by skr999)

skr999 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Had wedding here in '97, back at least once a year on anniversary - always enjoy the food & memories

5 Stars: We ate the food at our own wedding! (by twotop)

twotop — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:00:00 GMT

It was that good. Great steaks, fabulous desserts, even the vegetables and salads were excellent. The baby lamb chops are deservedly famous. What's more, the portions were huge and the value even bigger. All thanks to that humble genius of a manager, Tom Murphy. Even the jaded Manhattanites and snobbish Bostonians among our guests were impressed! A great place to tie the knot or just loosen your belt.

5 Stars: Great Find (by ktislove)

ktislove — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The ambiance, food and service were all great. As soon as we walked in they took our coats and seated us by a fire place which was warm and romantic. We ordered fries as an appetizer, we really didn't see anything else we wanted. The portion was a little small but good enough to put something in the belly without getting full. I had the shrimp scampi with a yellow rice and sautéed spinach and my botfriend had lamb chops which was not on the menu but they were kind enough to make any way, with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. I never had to call the waitress over because she was very attentive even though she had other tables. The bill came to about $90 for the both of us, but if it had been more I wouldn't have minded paying for the over all experience.

5 Stars: Great Irish steakhouse, get married here (by spudspudly)

spudspudly — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I got married here three years ago and it was an outstanding experience. The food and service were wonderful and they really worked with us beforehand to help us save money and have a great event (ask for Tom). Have been back a few times for dinner and the food is very good, if a bit on the pricey side. I've never had a bad dish here, from grilled scallop salad to linguine and seafood to the 24 oz. porterhouse, it's always been good. Nice atmosphere as well, with lots of dark wood and crystal, tastefully done.

5 Stars: Very flattering lighting! That's important! (by i82much)

i82much — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I had a first date here and I think the lighting helped me land a second date! I swear. The food was really good, too. I thought it was very romantic. Tables are nicely spaced so you have privacy. Service is very fast and the waitresses are so sweet. If you want to look hot, but not actually be hot, don't sit near a fireplace. Especially in a wooly sweater!! There was a party going on in the next room and we barely heard them. Plus, there's parking right on the street. I loved the old New York feeling of the place. I've recommended this to all my friends looking for a romantic spot.

5 Stars: intimate (by hetnerj)

hetnerj — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Moran's is the most intimate restaurant we ever been to. My husband and I walked in there for the first time and looked at each other and said this is where we are getting married. There is a beautiful rustic party room in which we celebrated our amazing wedding. The service was very accomadating and the food was delicious. Every one of our guests loved the place and intend to go back for that cozy,romantic feel. We highly recommend Moran's for a delicious,romantic,intimate time....Enjoy!!!!!!

5 Stars: The Top O' Your Day! (by yknot)

yknot — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

From the opening welcome to the last goodbye, the perfect spot to feel really good while dining well. The staff take care of your spirit, the chef takes care of your taste.
Tom Murphy, the mgr extraordinaire, oversees it all with charm, efficiency and great style. Having a banquet (as we did)? This place will make you a hero with your guests!
A true NYC treasure spot.

5 Stars: classic and cozy (by bethanyjones)

bethanyjones — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Moran's is a cozy old-school retreat in the middle of the new Restaurant Row: fireplaces, great steaks, and friendly Irish service. They're great for private parties as well.

5 Stars: Perfect Evening! (by hmac212)

hmac212 — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Stopped by Moran's the other night for an impromtu birthday party. Very convivial atmosphere, very relaxed & charming staff, even though eating late never felt rushed. Food was great. Only negative was that the wine selected was not available and another bottle was offered but we were not told that was another $10 in price. All in all a great place for large or small parties in a charming almost bygone New York!

5 Stars: Loved it. (by nancybill)

nancybill — Mon, 30 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

We stopped by for lunch at the bar one day - calamari and drinks - and we loved it. Took 6 friends recently for dinner and they loved it. We're going back tonight to try that outrageous looking petite filet mignon. The only negative so far has been the lobster salad - way too salty. Everything else has been pleasant here. We're considering hosting a big birthday bash later this year at Moran's. Have only heard good things about it.