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South Gate

212-484-5120

154 Central Park S New York, NY 10021

www.154southgate.com

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Come Enjoy A Glass Of Wine At South Gate

Special Offer:

Lunch Prix Fixe Monday - Friday $24.07

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Bars & Pubs, Hotel Bars, Restaurants, New American Restaurants, Traditional American Restaurants

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After Work, Private Parties, Bar Menu, Private Rooms, $$$$, Bar Scene, Brunch, Fine Dining, Fireplace, Group Dining, Hotel Restaurants, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Notable Chef, Online Reservations, Prix Fixe Menu, Special Occasion Dining, View Dining

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5 reviews

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Sun-Thu 11:45am-2pm, 5:30pm--10pm Fri-Sat 11:45am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm Breakfast Mon-Thurs 6:30am-11am Sat-Sun 7am-10:45am

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Message from South Gate

Every Sunday, South Gate offers a $35 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu from 5:30pm-10pm. Sat & Sun Brunch Buffet - $37 or A La Carte Menu The new owners of Essex House spent $90 million on renovations, and didn't neglect one detail at the restaurant. Come visit New York's South Gate today for an elegant time. South Gate now has a Late Night Bar Menu served till Midnight 7 Days a Week!

Editorial by Citysearch

Restaurants attached to hotels tend to charge their customers for convenience; this one--part of the ultra-luxurious Essex House on Central Park South--charges for quality, atmosphere and a well-known cook in the kitchen. Formerly of Eleven Madison Park, executive chef Kerry Heffernan takes a cue from the views across the street as he creates seasonal American fare, including red snapper with celery fondue, pork belly with leeks, and lamb with rutabaga. All those greens practically require a guilt-free conclusion like chocolate millefeuille or pot de creme.

Key Points

3 Course Pre Theater Menu $49
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Private Dining Room & Events

The Inside Scoop

Where to Sit - Cozy up to the fireplace in the back, and peruse the bookcase.
Brunch Served - In addition to the regular menu, on Sundays a $37 brunch buffet is also available.
What to Drink - With 700 bottles displayed along an entire wall, there's a wine for every palate--but not necessarily every budget. A few bottles cost around $50 each, but most begin at around $100 and continue into the thousands.

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Latest reviews from Citysearch.

Discuss business over amazing drinks in a great space

SusanPeters 5 South Gate

I consult so I am always looking for a chic place to get drinks and discuss business. The atmosphere is open and elegant. The bar well-attended by the good looking professionals. We were comfortable and well serviced throughout the evening. Definitely a great option for the neighborhood.

Pros: great drink menu, beautiful crowd

Cons: not cheap, but when you want to impress...

Posted 10/01/09

Lovely anniversary dinner

barrymc 5 South Gate

We celebrated our anniversary here. I had the lamb chops, they were truly delicious: my wife enjoyed her lobster. The staff were all friendly & attentive, and we were brought champagne and a special dessert on account of the occasion. Top marks!

Pros: Great food, great service, trendy open setting

Cons: None

Posted 06/29/09

Central Park South just got THAT much snazzier!

ladyl 4 South Gate

What a wonderful new establish for the midtown area! The restaurant is conveniently located at the heart of Manhattan which makes it an ideal meeting place for drinks or an incredible meal. I have been to this restaurants several times and always get the pork belly. It is truly one of the best things on the menu. My friends love the kimchi lobster--a real unique that will make you rethinking how you see shellfish. Their wine list is superb and I always start by going to the bar while I wait for my friend to stroll in. Of course, make room for dessert!

Pros: The illiustrious executive chef, Kerry Heffernan

Cons: Hard to get a reservation, call early!

Posted 05/23/08

Great Midtown Option

nycgal1978 4 South Gate

I enjoyed drinks and then dinner with 3 business associates last night. The bar had a great drink menu and several creative and tasty mixed drinks. The bar was pretty well-attended by the after-work crowd. Then we had dinner in the dining room - the food was excellent, the server very friendly and helpful (and not snotty at all like you'd expect at a restaurant at the hoity toity Essex House!), and we were comfortable throughout the evening. Is a hip dining option in the area - decor was modern, with lots of mirrors, marble and wood. Definitely a must-try.

Posted 05/14/08

Great ambience, wonderful food, best wine selection, trendy bar atmosphere

vikinnyc 5 South Gate

This is the new hotspot in Midtown. I love the atmosphere in the Bar and they have a great selection of cocktails. And having a view of the Park is lovely. The waitstaff is very attentive. The night of our dinner the Chef actually said hello to all diners which was a welcome and wonderful surprise. Wine pairing with the dinner was wonderful and the dishes were cooked to perfection. Do not pass up on dessert. This is worth indulging. I was positively surprised with the prices, they were perfectly reasonable for a restaurant this class. Check it out before word gets out and it will be so packed you need to make reservations weeks in advance.

Pros: Great location and view, friendly service and atmosphere

Cons: none

Posted 03/08/08