Asiate

• Cuisine(s): American, Asian, New American
  Hours: Sun 7am-9pm, Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7am-11pm
  Price: $$$$ $$$$
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  Features: Business Dining, Prix Fixe, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
• Alcohol: Full bar
  Reservations: Accepted
  Parking: Garage

Description

Located on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel the Upper West Side, Asiate is the Asian fusion/fine dining child of Executive Chef Toni Robertson, and serves expected dinner dishes such as butter poached lobster and beef tartare and bison, all only available as part of a prix fixe or tasting menu. The tastiness trickles down, though, into more affordable, equally exquisite a la carte (with the option of prix fixe) breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus, which are always changing. The experience goes beyond the food and extends into the absurd, wall-size views of Central Park. That, paired with a wall rack of more than 1,300 wines and some flashy ceiling art, and Asiate is an enjoyable fine dining experience. --Shane Barnes