44 & X Hell’s Kitchen

Great business with great food and very good breakfast and brunch

Came here for a birthday Brunch, was not disappointed! Got seating for my party of 7, even though my reservation through OpenTable was not reflected. The drinks were good, and the house made muffins are good. Just wish I got the blueberry pancakes, looked so good!

Coming from a landlocked state, I knew my business trip to New York would have to include some seafood. 44 & X’s Mahi Mahi and Lobster risotto hit the spot.
In my coworker’s own words, he could have done with just a bowl of the Lobster risotto! The dish was light and our outdoor seating provided good people watching and a chance to take in the warm day.

Interesting little brunch scene nestled away in Hell’s Kitchen. The restaurant is painted all white everywhere you look the entire restaurant in white.
My crab cake with poached eggs were somewhat decent — the crab cake was a tad bland, needed some salt or something. The poached eggs did go well with the little yukon potatoes. They interestingly serve you exactly one strawberry, one blackberry and one raspberry — as if to say we’re going to give you fruit with the meal but not enough to really matter. 3 of our 4 brunch entrees were served in this manner…
Bloody marry was very standard, not very spicy but they did load up on all the extras, olives, lemon, lime, celery etc.
Overall mediocre food that I won’t go out of the way for.

This is going to be a fantastic review of a terrific place.
The day started rough. Friends cancelled and I wasn’t prepared for the rain. Staying close my wife and I made reservations for 1130. Only 3 blocks walk but the drizzle became a full on downpour as soon as we got to the first corner.
Arrived wet and pissed. Out table for 2 was too close to the next couple.
We started with the Bloody Mary and Irish Coffee. Good start.
Next the mini muffins were spectacular. Service was wonderful.
My wife had the eggs Benedict and I had the tomato bacon cheddar omelette. Perfectly done, fluffy and excellent.
We will be back next time in NYC.

Have been wanting to try this place for a while since its across the street from my job. Went around 1pm on a Tuesday and apparently should have had a reservation so I guess they are pretty much always a packed house. It was nice out so they had outdoor seating available. The Mac and cheese was good, you would think it’s kind of pricey but when you see how much they give you then you understand why.

44&X is bright and clean, with high ceilings and lots of windows and mirrors bringing in the light, as well as some sidewalk café tables outside.
We went for Saturday brunch, and the place is nearly perfectly suited for midmorning dining. Birchbark baskets hold mini-​muffins (cornbread, blueberry, etc) and place settings gleam atop wood tabletops. It’s a perfect place to make your mom feel like a queen, or for a gathering of queens. I read with amusement a description of the place as «gay-​friendly,» a feature which, thankfully, feels dated to mention these days, in Manhattan anyway; but there is definitely a gay vibe here. Fussy and a little precious.
That carries over to the food. I had eggs bene, which were prepared perfectly. I don’t know how they poach their eggs, but they are perfect little orbs, lacking the tendrils and soggy albumen that I get no matter what I do. The plate and its contents were piping hot, and featured a side of potatoes which were soft rather than crispy, which meant they were probably healthier than the crusty mess you get at the diner, but maybe less satisfying.
Others in our party had the pancakes (fluffy with wonderfully ripe berries), the quesadilla (which was squared off and stacked), the waffles (topped with whipped cream), and a burger (served on English muffin with a side of excellent, peanut-​oil fries). Oh, and a western omelet, which deserves special mention as it is the size of a whale. Which was odd, because all the other portions were very modest by comparison. Most of us were scrounging onto the kids plates and diving back into the muffin basket for scraps, and this wasn’t a table of big eaters.
The other complaint is more substantive. The service was well-​meaning and pleasant, but inadequate. As always, YMMV, but the place was busy, but not slammed, and yet the coffee was never refilled, and our waiter was MIA for most of the meal. My wife had to flag down a busser to order another prosecco, and I finally gave up on getting another coffee refill.
Aside from portions and FOH issues I like the vibe and the atmosphere, and would still recommend it for brunch. It is certainly the classiest place in the area. And if you are still hungry after brunch, you can always head up the block to Daisy Mays BBQ, or down the street to the Westside Market, to top up. Or just get that ginormous omelet and be done.

This is like the restaurant I am supposed to like, i know other people like it and there seems to be people there, but it is pretty wonderfully average.
Service 3 at best
Food 2 at best
Ambiance is pretty good.
Our favorite part is one waiter (who was actually working very hard and engaged — one of the good ones) was wearing the tightest pants we have ever seen in real life, was mesmerizing and somehow they worked on him.

Came here for Sunday brunch. Excellent classics, generous portions, complimentary mini muffins basket. Fast service. Be ready to wait in line.
Outside tables available
The herbs eggs with cheese grits were awesome

One of the best brunches in the neighborhood. The food is rich and delicious. Classic dishes are treated with a spin. The pancakes came with a blueberry butter and fruits. The ingredients are fresh and carefully chosen to come together in a cohesive dish.

I loved this place. We ordered the pan seared scallops with bacon and spinach for a starter (might have been a special i cant remember) and it was very delectable.
I ordered the mahi mahi, lobster and scallop risotto which was so goddamn good. The rice wasnt too sticky or cheesey. Just perfect.
My boyfriend ordered the special which i think was a hanger steak with chimichuri sauce or something and he seemed to like it as well.
Their cocktails are really good too. I like this place because it has a spot to sit outside, the food was delicious and the service was great. Shaun was our server and he definitely made our experience because he had all the descriptions down pat and his recommendations were on point. They also sent out a dessert with a candle for my boyfriends birthday!
Love 44&x. Im looking forward to trying their brunch sometime!

We were seated at a table next to the bar. I unfortunately got the seat up against a bar stool. I spoke to the manager who assured me he would remove the stool behind me. Well he never did. I spent the whole time getting up and down, up and down… Not enjoyable at all. Food just OK. Very uncomfortable.

My boyfriend and I were in NYC for the day and wanted to find a quiet, off-​the-​beaten path place for a nice dinner, before our bus back to Philadelphia.
He found 44 & X online somewhere and we made a reservation right then (about 2 hours before we would arrive to the restaurant.)
The space itself is beautiful, open, and bright (even though it was incredibly grey & rainy when we were there.) We were seated right away, and had a great meal overall.
We started with the scallop appetizer, recommended by our nice server. It was really delicious. The scallops had a great flavor, and the addition of the vegetables and fried bacon made the dish extra decadent.
For my main course, I went for the pan-​roasted Halibut, over a bed of perfectly cut & cooked vegetables (carrots, haricot verts, brussels sprouts, etc.) It was a nice portion of fish, cooked beautifully. My BF ordered the parmesean crusted Tilapia — which was also a very generous portion over top of the polenta & spinach. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees.
Service was decent — attentive and friendly. Only weird thing is that they kept adding tables into an already fairly tight space, making it hard for people to get in and out (our table was pulled out into the middle of the room so my BF could get up from the table.) It was odd.
Overall, on a whim, 44 & X was a great spot for a quiet, elegant, and delicious meal!

Upon entering, the pompous host immediately asked if we had reservations before even greeting us. He then reluctantly shared that the only table available was in the middle of the restaurant and directed us to a make shift two seater table.
We waited 15 minutes before being addressed by a waiter who seemed to be in a rush and had very little to no time to take our order.
In addition, not once during our meal did our server check if we needed a refill for our refreshments or If the food was good.
Very underwhelming and sour experience.
Will never return.

The food was average, at best (although the mini muffins are delicious, like everyone else has mentioned in their reviews). The reason why I’m giving it two stars is because of the incredibly rude hostess.
My friend arrived first and put his name down for a party of three. Although there was an available table, he was told that he would get the next available table when everyone in our party had arrived, which is generally reasonable. When we had all arrived, we notified the less-​than-​friendly hostess and she told us that there were no longer tables available and that we would have to wait. We were okay with this at the time, but as we waited, we saw two women (that came after us) get seated at a table for four, after which the three of us were narrowly squeezed in at a table for two. When we inquired about this, the hostess told us that the two women were part of a party of four, but not all of their party had arrived yet.
If we had to wait for our entire party to show up, how come people that came AFTER us were seated before us, when their entire party hadn’t arrived? The way this was handled left a very poor taste in our mouths, particularly because the hostess was so rude the entire time.
I don’t tolerate rudeness anywhere, but it’s even worse when it’s at an establishment where the food is mostly subpar. You don’t have much leg to stand on.

A random pick before seeing a show with one of my best friends. The waiter was chipper and quite entertaining and the meal was lovely. I had the duck and my friend had the braised short rib. Both of us were quite stuffed and pleased. The Malbec recommendation was fantastic to boot.
A lovely meal in a nice setting, cute bar too! It also seems like they have outdoor seating so I will definitely stop by for another meal.

LOUD and tables upon one another. Went last nigh and the noise level was absurd. Too many loud, obnoxious and drunk women as well.
Food is mediocre and overpriced. Service is slow.

Came here on a Saturday night with a reservation at 7:30pm. It was pretty busy when we got there and most of the tables looked full even when we left a little after 10pm so I would definitely recommend a reservation. The food was delicious, our party had the lobster taco, filet mignon, short ribs, mahi mahi, the rack of lamb, and the chocolate soufflé. Everyone loved their dishes and the presentation was fantastic. The short ribs especially were phenomenal. The noise level was loud so we had to yell a bit to hear each other but it doesn’t really bother me. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. Definitely going to be recommending to others as well as coming back to try more dishes!

A friend & I planned a last minute get together for drinks & food & ended up here on a whim. Our usual spot around the corner was packed & without a reservation the wait was over an hour.
Walking up to 10^th Ave to «hopefully find some food» brought us to 44 & X and it was such a pleasure! We were seated immediately by a such a sweet hostess. Greeted & served by the most charismatic waiter (Alvaro!) & those were just bonuses to the amazing food selection. The starter special I had was so great that after ONE bite my friend had to order one afterwards. The drinks were tasty, my fave being the ‘Harpo Told You to Drink Me’ (drink menu full of puns). The main I had was the second best halibut I ever had (realllyyy close 2^nd though). And the dessert! I had the banana split & my friend went with the chocolate soufflé. They were absolutely to die for.
We basically were salivating over their Winter 2016 menu & we’re already planning a brunch, & 2 more dinners for the very near future.

This place was packed for Sunday brunch, so you better make reservations. The drinks are way overpriced (at least $ 12) and not included in the meal. The complimentary mini muffins were a nice touch, just wish they had a better selection, and maybe add some plain ones. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals, the mac and cheese was a big portion and very cheesy. The crab cakes were met with praise as well. It’s no freeman, but a nice little place in hells kitchen

I generally do not care about the quality of service and believe that reviews about restaurants should really be about the quality of the food. With that being said, I have never been so mortified with the blatant disrespect by a full-​fledged adult that for a split second I wondered if I was in a restaurant or if I was on the 6 train at 5:30pm on a Wednesday.
The service is mortifying. If you like restaurant hosts rolling your eyes at you, not double checking your reservation, shaming you for showing up at 11:32am instead of 11:30am to an empty restaurant, and then throwing their iPhone on the counter for additional dramatic effect as they tell you, «fine. whatever you want.» when you ask if you can get seated at the table (of a completely empty restaurant) instead of the bar, then this place is your jam.
The food is okay. For a 16 dollar brunch dish on 44^th street, I do expect some sort of protein in my huevos racheros, but it’s my fault for not asking. I was just recovering from the public shaming I had experienced at the door. The best thing about this place is probably the mini-​muffin basket. If you’re looking for good food and are willing to call for reservations, go to The Marshal a block away. You will not regret it.

Si vous cherchez un spot calme et branché à quelques rues du célèbre Times Square, alors courrez par ici! L’endroit est super mignon, classe et leurs plats sont délicieux! On a totalement craqué pour leur roasted salmon et leur ribs à la truffe sur une purée de pomme de terre basilic! Bön et vous êtes à NYC, donc n’oubliez pas de prendre un de leurs excellents cocktails.
PS: même leurs toilettes sont géniales!

Tonight I showed up for a 7:30 reservation at this restaurant and was told to wait at the bar. There was no room at the bar, but when I emerged from the restroom the rest of my party was standing by the door uncomfortably, having been told as I had been told to wait. A 7:42, the restaurant, half empty, still hadn’t seated us. I went to the maitre’d and said I thought this was inappropriate. «Oh, you’re giving me ATTITUDE?» he said. «You’ve only been here SEVEN minutes. I told you we’d seat you when we were READY.» I said, «Are you kidding me? That’s the response you’re giving me? What kind of attitude is that?» He then said, «Just leave.» I said, «Look, I’m happy to go on websites and write all about this.» He said, «Go ahead, you fuck.» This is a true story. Do not go to this restaurant.

44X is always a wonderful stop for brunch. The mini muffins are everyone’s faves, and the Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royal are highly commended. Friends really enjoyed the Stack of Silver Dollar Pancakes as well as the Huevos Rancheros. Their prices are very friendly given the location and the nice décor. Only advice is for them to start selling the «Heaven in Hell» tshirts already.

I’ve passed by this space tons of times but never ventured in till friends chose it as their last NYC supper before heading back across the pond.
Space was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the layout of tables were a bit tight. Still the room was nicely lit and comfortable. The hostess was really welcoming and couldn’t say enough about how our waiter was so attentive and accommodating the entire time of our dinner.
We were a group of 6 and the staff was extremely good at bringing out each course methodically so that we all got our dishes still hot and timely altogether. Started the evening with the Blue claw crab fritter, tomato tarragon fondue, the pan seared diver scallops, grilled Andouille sausage, roasted butternut squash purée, harissa-​infused extra-​virgin olive oil and the shaved fennel and arugula, aged parmesan,
truffle vinaigrette. All very well executed and flavorful. The shaved fennel salad even had the non fennel lovers at our tables wishing for more at the end of the evening. For Entrées we ordered the Casserole of Maine lobster, braised fall vegetables, Sauternes reduction scented with vanilla, the pan seared filet mignon, potatoes au gratin, tart tomato jam, port wine jus and the roasted rack of lamb, fingerling potatoes Lyonnaise, crispy pancetta, roasted cipollini onions,
grilled asparagus, pan juices. Again all were delicious and very nicely presented. With barely room for dessert we just ordered a plate of homemade cookies, cheesecake and sorbet. A perfect cap to our beautiful farewell party.

Have eaten here numerous times and always
enjoy it. Food is creatively prepared,
always fresh and imaginative! Try the Chilean Sea Bass with fresh artichoke hearts, asparagus, etc. YUM!
Had the Brioche French Toast with fresh ham
on the side with jam and syrup for Brunch. Delicious!
Food quality always consistent, waitstaff helpful and friendly! Only problem is it
has become so popular it’s packed. Make
reservations.

Sassy waitstaff and punny cocktails — probably always going to be packed for brunch, so try to reserve in advance! All of their egg dishes (omelettes, scrambles, poached eggs) are divine. :)

I don’t know why this place is so popular. Well, I do know, it’s due to the lack of classic brunch options in Hell’s Kitchen. But the food here is so sub-​par that I’m still surprised that people flock here on the weekends.
A large group of us came for brunch. Overall, I didn’t feel like the ingredients were fresh or seasonal or exciting, and the preparation of the food was not well done. Case in point: my scrambled eggs with mushrooms and «herb toast». The scrambled eggs were watery and unappealing. The mushrooms felt not fresh at all and didn’t add anything to the plate. The herb toast was kind of like a hard garlic bread made from a grocery store baguette. And you didn’t get enough toast for the mushroom/​eggs you got. When there are so many farm to table restaurants in the city with seasonal ingredients and menus, this place definitely missed the mark. And it’s not cheap either!
I do like the ambiance and the openness of the large windows. The best part of brunch is probably the fun and creatively named cocktails. Definitely guzzled down a few of those with my meal.
If you’re in HK and looking for a place to brunch, go somewhere else.

If I could give negative stars I would. At bough the food was quite good, there’s no way it could be good enough to overcome the epically arrogant and snotty service. Unbelievably bad.
First, they were snotty about the table and put us way to the edge even though the place was empty. Said the tables were «not available». The restaurant never got more than half full all night. The staff stood around most of the night. Our waiter was insanely rude and bitchy. Snide and snitty comments through our whole meal. Brought the check before we were done. Acted all put out when we asked for more drinks.
Our reservation was for 730 but when we asked to move it all we could get was 615. See reference about the half full restaurant. I can only assume it was about the arrogant bs NYC restaurants pull about tables «not available» because they save the good tables for some unknown insiders or something. It’s ridiculous.
Other staff coming to our table had shitty attitudes as well. I was watching and I know they all talked shit about our table. I wasn’t happy about the table from the beginning and the waiter snipped at me when I interrupted him when I didn’t hear him. Like he’s too good for interrupting? Get over yourself.
Can’t say enough about the shitty arrogant service. Don’t bother. You’ll hate it.

Unfortunately this meal started off on a bad note. Two out of 4 of us arrived on time for our 2:15 Sunday reservation and by 2:19 we were already being treated as if we were pushing an hour late and still expecting to be seated, which was far from the case. We were literally told «You need to hurry up» even though we were at that point only 4 minutes past our reservation, the reason being that the the kitchen was supposedly closing at 2:45. First of all, If it was going to be so tight, we should have been notified when we made the reservation and it should not say on the menu that brunch is served until 3. Second of all, there is no need to tell anyone to hurry up, especially the people that clearly already did the hurrying because we were the ones on time.
But anyway, we were all there by 2:22, which under any normal circumstances would not be the end of the world. Even though we were apparently pressed for time, no one made any effort to serve us water or take our orders.
Once the meal got to our table, it was more quantity, not quality I guess. All three of the egg dishes were pretty plain, particularly mine. I got the Huevos Rancheros, which normally come with some combination of tomato and onion scrambled with the eggs along with accompanying sides. In this case, my «Huevos rancheros» were scrambled eggs with a side of salsa, a side of black beans, and a side of avocado mushed into a tortilla. I was not impressed. Not what I would consider to be Huevos Rancheros since the eggs didn’t actually have anything in them. But again, it was a lot of food for $ 17.
Other than that I don’t have much to add. Nobody was particularly impressed with their meal, but no one was horrified either which is always good news!
I will say that well before we were done eating the same host that had rudely «welcomed» us was sitting at the bar having HIS meal… could that be why it was such a big deal that we get in and out?

Cool place… Saturday and Sunday Brunch Menu… wait staff stinks .For the 15 – 20 male waiters wearing «heaven/​hell» tshirts… I was in hell waiting for just you to take our order… refill soda… ask mid food did we need anything… good way to tick off my Uncle.
Food: scrambled eggs w wild mushrooms, 1 sliver of herbed toast…2 slices of bacon… red potato hash…
Pancakes w blueberry butter…3 sausage links… real maple syrup. …fresh berries (4)…Beautiful and yummy
Omelet w cheddar cheese… huge…English muffin… looked good
Uncle had another dish
Food was good… dessert…CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE. Ummm not a soufflé… more like the inside of barely cooked choc. Cake w thick choc. Sauce…
So for the 2 (two) people who commented… my group of 4 did not have drinks… we had ice water w lemons… and 1 coke… even though it was brunch waiting 23+minutes for 1 of 16 waiters to take our order is a little silly… On the same note waiting and asking for refill of water for 10 min or more again a little crazy… I was a bartender and a waitress… so I understand this job… theses waiters didn’t care about their“tips”…
My choc dessert though small and good did not have a proper description in menu… hope this clarifies

Solid brunch spot in Hells Kitchen with great service and good food. I’d come back if in the neighborhood but nothing about our brunch was mind-​blowing.
Came here for Sunday brunch and as one could expect it was really crowded — even with a reservation we had to wait a solid 20 mins to sit and initially the hostess couldn’t «find our reservation even though I had it pulled up on open table on my phone. So be forewarned.
For starters, the free mini muffins and preserves were delicious and served warm, making them even better than I expected. Well baked, they hit a high note for the meal early in. I had the sour cream, chives and smoked salmon omelette with potatoes on the side. The omelette was a generous size and the eggs were softly cooked which I liked. Taste-​wise though the flavor of the salmon could have been stronger — it tasted like a well cooked but somewhat bland omelette. Potatoes were buttery and solid. I also had a cappuccino which was fine. Our waiter was incredibly nice and attentive.
Overall a solid brunch but again nothing standout and with the wait and less than friendly hostess I wouldn’t put this at the top of my list.

Food was lovely here. Service wasn’t 100% as the staff were a bit rude though. I asked to swap something in my omelette and was told no but they could take things out if I liked. Not sure how that works! I asked for no potatoes and literally got nothing on the plate other than the omelette itself and then charged extra for the pleasure!
Free muffins to start are a nice touch and food is worth it if you don’t mind a bit of rudeness.

Came here for dinner before a Broadway show. I like the restaurant décor– upscale but modern. Bathrooms were nice and clean which is always a nice plus.
Server was attentive with water, taking order, and clearing table between course. Ordered the scallops which I think is a bit pricey of 16.00 for two sea scallops but they were cooked to perfection. Ordered the slow ribs w basil mashed potatoes w truffle glaze and OMG! Was it delish with a glass of Merlot.
So happy w my meal, probably one of the finest dining I’ve had in a long time. So highly recommend.

Incredible! Went for brunch on a Saturday afternoon, and was most definitely not disappointed. While this isn’t one of those boozy brunches with unlimited mimosas, it was very satisfying; quality over quantity.
The menu had a delicious assortment of omelettes and the mini muffins they serve you at the beginning were the highlight of my day. Food was scrumptious– my god! They had their own blended mimosa with pomegranate juice and it was probably the most divine thing I’ve ever tasted. It’s a bit pricy if you’re looking to get drunk. But if you’d like to sit with friends, have a conversation and a enjoy a beautifully presented meal with a drink or two, perfect place to go.
The space itself was wonderful. Super clean and chic. We opted for the outside seating to catch some rays. Staff was very polite and helpful, honestly don’t even have a cons for this place. Highly recommend it.

El mejor desayuno que he comido en NYC. Muy bueno muy bien preparado y excelente presentación. Te recibirán con unos muffins deliciosos el lugar muy lindo y los meseros muy atentos. El servicio rápido y la opción de platos muy buena también. Para el brunch fue perfecto por el ambiente del lugar.

Si vous etes sur Hells Kitchen Tres bon spot. Excellent cuisine, bon rapport qualite prix dans la norme des restaurants francais. Il faut compter 150 € a deux avec une bouteille de vin plat + dessert.

Summary: More like 4.5 stars, but it’s one of the best spots for brunch for a mile. Bright lively brunch spot. Lines after 11:30, Nice outdoor seating. Very loud indoors after 11:30.
Atmosphere: There is great food and there is great atmosphere in HK. Rarely do you get both for brunch. This is one of few brightly lit, adorable, places for miles that is clearly catering to brunch.
Service: I had really great service despite a very busy boisterous room. Coffee was refilled watchfully. Food came out in a timely fashion. Service knew the menu well. Really a great experience.
Food: Adorable without trying far too hard as a lot of places do.
Bacon, cheese, tomato omelet w/​fruit, potatoes and english muffin. It’s a lovely fluffy two egg omelet that is a perfect serving size. I love that there is both fruit and potatoes. why choose! the plating is absolutely lovely to look at.
Silver dollar pancakes — lovely flavor and fluffiness to the cakes. I loved maple syrup. and plated extremely well. This will hit the spot if you’re craving pancakes
Mediterranean Chopped salad — They really do make great salads here. It was good enough to make us hearty breakfast eaters envious!

*DINNER REVIEW*
Loved
+ Spicy salmon tartar with daikon radish, wakame seaweed salad and a soy serrano dressing (appetizer)
+ Bombay sapphire martini
+ Diver scallops with string beans and pancetta, over some vegetable purée (appetizer)
+ Daily special appetizer of shrimp with beans
+ Ease of making a reservation (Open Table)
Liked
+ Shaved fennel and arugula salad with aged parmesan and a truffle vinaigrette
+ Frisee salad with fried oysters and a buttermilk ranch dressing
+ Salad of organic baby greens with marinated tear drop tomatoes and a *spicy* sherry herb vinaigrette.
+ Vermont cheddar macaroni and cheese. Tasty, but extremely rich.
Fail
+ Ancho chili rubbed pork tenderloin. The pork was overdone, and when we informed the waiter, he informed us that the way the restaurant makes it is medium well. Fine, but wouldn’t you think to mention that when we placed our order? Unimpressed.
+ Seating. The tables are very, very close to the bar.
+ Service. The pork thing still gets me; no visible effort was made from the waiter or maître d’ to make up for the snafu.
Would I come back again? For drinks only, yes. For brunch or dinner, no thanks. Too many other gems in this city!