TAJ II

Although we made reservations, we were seated 20 minutes later. The food was good but unfortunately the service was horrible. First of all the waiter rushed us to order since he said the kitchen would be close, but an hour later they brought food to another group. I guess that was his attempt to turn over tables quickly . Another thing, the waiter gave us the wrong check and it took him awhile to straighten it out. They really need to work on their customer service.

Pros: Ambience, Food

Posted 04/22/04

Had my Bday party there on Saturday and it was fantastic! My group of 15 had a dinner first (the food was excellent, partcularly the lamb!), and than we stayed for cocktails (inventor of those Rose and Elderflower martinis is a genius!). The music was great and crowd very hip and cool. Now all my friends want to have their parties there.
Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails. However, if you decide to have your party there, make sure to give your guestlist to the management - otherwise your friends who come late may not be able to get in.

Pros: food, cocktails, crowd, atmosphere

Cons: , crowded on Saturdays

Posted 03/18/04

Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list. I would definitely go back, but probably to lounge with friends, rather than dinner.

Posted 02/27/04

Service! Service! Service! Isnt that what Restaurants are all about Well this place lacks it big time. They are RUDE, OBNOXIOUS and the Doormen act like its the GHETTO. Don't even stand in line if you are not on the guestlist and if you are, plan to stand in line for at least 1/2. We had table reservations and still had to wait 45 mins to be seated. Lacks class. There are better places out there. Spend your money someplace else.

Pros: Ambience, Crowd

Cons: , Pathetic service, Overpriced food

Posted 02/22/04

This restaurant is really pretty. The food was good, small portions. Our waiter was not that helpful, looked kind of annoyed when we were asking him for suggestions. He spilled half my martini and did not even apologize. The after-dinner lounge was excellent. Great music. I would definately go back but I'll try a different waiter this time.

Pros: excellent lounge, great music

Cons: rude waiter, small portions

Posted 01/05/04

Granted, there isn't much of a choice when it comes to appetizers, entrees or dessert - our waitress was really friendly and gave excellent advice on the delicacies of the restaurant. It was romantic, with prompt service and excellent music. My boyfriend and I truly enjoyed this place and look forward to going back for enjoying the lounge & it's party aura.

Pros: good waitressing, great wine, great drinks

Posted 12/26/03

I have been there twice for dinner, and will definitely be going back again soon. Liked everything about it....the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.

Posted 12/04/03

The atmospere in the place is great. Love the lighting and format a lot! Great place for drinks late at night and a great place to bring a date. Only had a couple of apps and they were filling and tasty but I get the impression this is more of fun place to hang out for the bar scene. I highly recommend it!

Pros: nice atmosphere, romantic, very cool

Cons: not really for dinner

Posted 11/21/03

What can I say about Taj. First impressions are said to be key. Well this place delivers in this department. The decor, style, and feel of Taj are great; I was very excited about it from the moment I walked in. Unfortunately it is all downhill from there. The service is cold and unfriendly, which I have come to expect from places like this, but what I can't tolerate is being rushed. The food was good, nothing that will win any accolades, but rather pricey for the quality. As the night rolls on the place turns into a bar/lounge so the wait staff is constantly rushing you to eat up and move out, not the kind of atmosphere you want for the price you are paying for your entree. Overall I would skip dinner and hit this place for its bar/lounge atmosphere.

Pros: Atmosphere, Decor

Cons: Price, Service

Posted 11/12/03

the decor is nice enough, but the attitude of the staff sucks. despite calling ahead and being told we'd have no problem, my group was kept waiting in the rain for ages and then made to buy ridiculously overpriced bottles at a table rather than (almost as overpriced) drinks at the bar. i'm never going back!

Cons: attitude, attitude, attitude!

Posted 10/18/03

Fusion restaurants confuse me. Either its done extremely well and very innovative or its down right robbery. This place was robbery! Service was good up until the point the staff wanted to seat 8, 8!!!! of us at a small round table not much larger than a studio sized coffee table. This guy who looked like the mgr actually tried to point out empty space between us. I guess he figuredwhen the the food came, we turn our backs to each other to create elbow room so we can feed ourselves. Portions were justlarge enough, for a 2 year old and it was nothing special. (Dusting some curry powder on chicken and adding spinach on the side doesn't make it Indian fusion!) Cool decor though, but not much of a dance floor. Pretty popular now, but it will eventually fall by the wayside as people start to recognize its cons.

Pros: Decor, Innovative Drinks

Cons: Management, Service, Management

Posted 09/17/03

This place rocks! The food and cocktails are amazing. The service is excellent and some really beautiful staff. Came on a Wednesday night with a large group of friends for a birthday...had so much fun.....great place to take a date too!
Loved this place, would go back again.

Pros: Great food, Cute Staff, Interesting Cocktails

Cons: Little Pricey

Posted 08/26/03

I was pleasantly surprising going to this restaurant on my first visit to New York City. The atmosphere is great, and the lounge is full of beautiful people. The chicken is wonderful and the service is above average. The only down side is that it is kind of pricey but I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you are looking to impress on a first date.

Pros: Atmosphere, Music, People

Cons: Price

Posted 08/25/03

There are many "in" places in the City that you fit the mold of 1) great ambience 2) so-so or worse food and 3) snooty service. Fortunately, Taj is NOT one of these places. We went to Taj on a Tuesday night, at the same time a private event was going on for a magazine. I figured we had run into our worst nightmare. As it turned out, the food was very good, with the snapper, the lobster, and the lamb chops all excellent choices, as well as the scallop and shrimp appetizers (you really need to order one of each/person to get enough food). Even more surprising was the warm and friendly service, from the hostess to the wait and busing staff! Yes, the portions are a bit small and it is not cheap, but Taj offers you a great venue for a fun and satisfying evening.

Pros: Great ambience, Friendly service, Tasty Food

Cons: Expensive drinks, Small Portions

Posted 08/12/03

I took my boyfriend there for a birthday dinner as a surprise and he loved it! The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch. The service was friendly. Our seat was so comfortable (a couch with lots of pillows) that we almost fell asleep. The ambience was both romantic and posh at the same time.

Pros: Good food and drinks, Ambience

Cons: Pricey

Posted 08/05/03

This is a beautiful place with great ambiance. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. The food is a bit pricey, but if you pick the right things its worth it. The scallops appetizer is AMAZING, but the duck I had for an entree was just ok. The music got a bit loud around 9pm, but otherwise, the dim lighting and decor gave it a very sexy feel. I loved this place and would recommend it for anyone who loves good food and a great time with friends.

Pros: ambiance, friendly staff

Cons: loud music

Posted 08/03/03

Great directly after work. Went on a monday at about 6 empty but was filling in as I left at 9. Gret comfortable atmosphere, quiet ambient music until the DJ got there then it got a little too loud. Good food for the price, on a date expect to spend no less then $100. Service was a little pushy, especially since there was no one in there.

Pros: romantic, average price

Cons: pushy waiters, gets very loud

Posted 06/30/03

This place can be great or terrible, it depends what you are looking for. The music is loud, especialy if they are doing a 'show'. You can't even talk when they are doing a show. The food is EXCELLENT! I was with a group of 6, and every entree and app was great - the dessert was OK. Drinks are way over priced at $10 for a stoly-o and cran, and the menu is a pricey too. Atmosphere is very fun. Service can be slow. If you don't mind spending $ check it ou!

Pros: Cool Setting, Fun Atmosphere

Cons: Slow service, Expensive

Posted 06/10/03

.....heard about this new restaurant and gave it a try. After the maitre'd left us in the entry hall for 5 minutes we found our way to the bar to wait for our fourth. When we were ready to be seated, we had to ask 4 different waitstaff, each of whom looked confused/shocked by our request. We were finally seated at a lounge table and when we asked to sit at a 'real dinner table' were told we needed to specify that when making a dinner reservation. The place was not full, however they refused to move us. The food was fine, but nothing extravagant, the saving grace was the wine (which was overpriced) and the menu limited. I wll inever go back to eat here, which is too bad because the decor was nice.

Posted 06/07/03

Came here for a friend's birthday this weekend and had a good time. The food is a supposed to be a fusion of Indian and American, but it was mostly American fare with a bit of spice. The dishes were also on the smaller side, and there weren't many menu choices. The best part were the beautiful round lounges that surprisingly fit many people and allowed for intimate conversations.

Pros: Sexy & Romantic

Cons: Few menu choices

Posted 05/04/03

This spot is amazing. The food was incredible - the lobster dish, the chicken dish, and the lamb dish were so delicious and creative - I have been to the city's best restaurants and am not usually so impressed. The fact that Taj has apparently only been open for three weeks and has been booked solid speaks for itself. This is a must try!!!!

Pros: Great Crowd, In Place, Amazing food

Posted 04/28/03

I went to Taj for dinner on Saturday nite and stayed there afterwards to sample the nightlife. The food was a better than expected fusion of Indian and American cuisines. My main complaint is that the entree portions were somewhat small. However, the prices were very reasonable. Also, half of the dinner tables are at a regular eating height, while the rest are at coffee table height, which made it difficult to eat. The service was great and the waitstaff was pretty attractive. After dinner, the place got crowded pretty quickly. There were a lot of extremely beautiful models present, but mostly accompanied by male models. The bottle prices were slightly absurd, with a going rate of $350 just for ketel one. The music on saturday nite was some very average house music. All in all, the place is pretty hot and should have some staying power.

Pros: beautiful women, great service, nice decor

Cons: pricey bottle service, so-so music

Posted 04/27/03

Great fusion Indian food. The chicken dish was beyond words! The place is in a great space and provides for a great, relaxed atmosphere.

Posted 04/24/03

Great Food, Great Service, Cool Place. It has only been open about 2 weeks. Food was infused with amazing flavors. Services was top quality, very pleasant and professional without being fussy. Scene was very cool with appropriate music that did not dominate. Top marks all around.

Pros: Food, Service, Scene

Cons: None, Desert Menu pending

Posted 04/12/03

I went to taj last fri. for the first time... the music was great and the vibe was really cool..

Pros: Staff, Music, decor

Cons: crowded, door men, price

Posted 04/07/03