Sarabeth’s Tribeca

I’m a bit confused why these reviews are so low because I absolutely LOVED this place! I’d been dying to try it for months now, ever since a friend from New York suggested I try it.
It did not disappoint one bit. I highly recommend coming to this location and not the one by Central Park for a few reasons:
1) Much better crowed and atmosphere in general
2) Little to no wait compared to 45 minute wait in Central Park
3) Celebrity sightings!!!
We came for Saturday brunch and the menu was so expansive it was hard to pick! We ended up ordering things from the lunch and brunch menu. The must try was the almond french toast… I thought I was eating a doughnut. It came with strawberry compote. DELISH! We also ordered the avocado toast (on the lunch menu) which came with over easy eggs. Very different but extremely tasty.
I do not recommend the Eggs Benedict, though. It was a bit bland and disappointing after the other amazing dishes. Besides the amazing service we received, another huge perk were the celebrity sightings! I won’t say who exactly but there’s a regular who’s there every weekend. Very fun and definitely an unforgettable New York experience: D

Great family restaurant. Varied menu and informal setting never a problem getting a table. Good for dinner but breakfast is a real treat there.

Went here for breakfast with some co-​workers on a weekday morning and the servers were impeccably friendly. Food was just as welcoming, as we sampled the kale frittata and pancakes which were all heavenly. Pancakes are pretty dense so definitely perfect for a shared plate!

I went with my two girlfriends and it was pretty packed, but thankfully we had reservations.
Ambiance: ¹⁰⁄₁₀ the restaurant is really nice and cute. The place is really big and they have a bar too so you can get some drinks over brunch.
Service: ⁸⁄₁₀ Service was OKAY. The food came very slowly and we were really hungry so that didn’t help either.
Food: ⁶⁄₁₀ In my opinion the food was average. I definitely think that Sarabeth’s is hyped and not as great as I expected it to be. The pancakes were okay but we were expecting it to be filled with lemon ricotta but it was just mixed in with the batter and it had a slight hint of lemon. For the almond French toast it was really good especially with the raspberry sauce it came with.
However overall the dishes were very heavy and left us feeling pretty bad. If it came with some fruit on top or on the side it would’ve been a lot better.
Overall I thought that Sarabeth’s was overpriced and hyped. I don’t think I would come back again

My experience was far from great. Our server was kind and did a good job, but the issues arose when I was served my dish. I had ordered a pork-​chop and when it was brought out I cut it open to discover is was undercooked. (Which is not something that should ever be done, pork is a dangerous meat to undercook, it was clearly raw in the center)!I called over a nearby server and he took and look and told me he would fetch the manager. When she came over she took a look and asked me if I would like them to cook it more. I said «yes, of course» but instead of bringing me a new one or even apologizing for the mistake she took it away and had them heat up my current meal. When they brought it back I never received an apology or even acknowledgement of their mistake. Horrible service horrible manager.
On top of that we felt watched the entire meal. Servers would randomly come over and stare at us or look at our table for a few minutes then walk away. Very weird.
The food was subpar, I could make a better meal at home. Nothing special, not bad, but not great.

First off, the cherry blossoms knocked our soxes off. But, then there was the food. An excellent side salad with large radishes started us off. Then the fabulous Bronzino arrived. Plating is fantabulous here. The Bronzino sat on a puréed cualiflower. And decorated with leeks and a thinly sliced whole potato. Our other main dish was the evenings special, ravioli with short ribs and oyster mushrooms. They were both superb.
Desert was a peach and rhubarb crostata. Hmmmm…

French toast was dry. Was supposed to come with strawberries– came with 2 strawberries which came out half way through the meal. And only then because we couldn’t flag down our waitress and anyone else we asked ignored us. The ambience — so noisy I could barely hear the people sitting at the table with me. People I was with didn’t get a side they ordered, but it was placed on the bill. Such terrible service, meh food.

If you have plenty of time to spare the food is great, but expect to wait for it on a Sunday. FORTY MINUTE WAIT!!!

Meh… I am not that impressed…
Had Egg Benedict but nothing special about it.
I liked their latte though, if that can help.
Oh well. Big names don’t always live up to our expectations.

Came here for a quick lunch and sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon. Very pretty inside and they have two small flat screens at the bar with one on EPL (my fiancé would give 5 stars for this alone). Service was great and their Cobb salad was pretty good and very large! They seem to be known for their brunch so I want to come back though I hear there can be a line out the door. They are a bit on the pricier side for $$ but definitely a solid place!

I stopped by Sun morning for a business meeting with a colleague. We stopped by at 9 and were seated in the main room. I have heard many good things about Sarabeth’s and was excited to have a meal here. For breakfast, I ordered the Lumberjack breakfast.
The Lumberjack came with Pancakes, two Bacon, two Eggs, one Sausage, and a Pumpkin Muffin. The meal was as good as one that I could get at I Hopp or Denny’s. Nothing special, except for the nice interior surroundings.
I hate places like this… its filled with people paying $$$$ for an average meal.
Go to Sarabeth’s to get ripped off…

No wait for Sunday brunch so that’s a plus! Call in and they will let you know how long the wait is (if there is any). After arriving, we were quick greeted by the host and got a table. We looked at the menu for about 10 minutes and figured out what we would like to order.
Of course we ordered mimosas. I ordered the salmon eggs benedict, which was DELICIOUS! This was the first time having any type of eggs benedict and I loved it more than I thought I would. The salmon was the perfect combination with the eggs and english muffin.
My main problem with my experience here was the service. We kept wanting to order more mimosas but our server was missing. Once we reordered, it took awhile. I’ll probably check out a different location for my next visit.

Great atmosphere and service. The place is grand for groups. The food is delicious and they know how to serve large portions. They have plenty on the menu for a your taste buds.

Food is very good, especially brunch food. The restaurant has very lively atmosphere, mostly family oriented with a lot of kids.
However, the service was very very slow. We had to wait for 30+ minutes when the receptionist told us 10 – 15 minutes. The food took almost an hour to come. Overall very inefficient

I am saddened to update my review but my experience today at Sarabeth’s requires me to do so. There were three of us for breakfast, we basically had eggs, nothing special and our bill was $ 70. The food had no flavor. The food came with a dried muffin, no potatoes, no fruit, nothing. The service was fine but the food offered nothing to the palate. It is so not worth the money. My suggestion, find a nearby diner and enjoy a real flavorful breakfast and save yourself a chunk of change.

I have been here a few times. The first time, I really enjoyed it. But the other times less so. It looses it’s appeal pretty quickly because you realize the hype of Sarabeth’s comes from the types of people that come here regularly.
Ambiance:
The place is VERY cute and very clean and can get crowded very quickly if you go to late in the morning. I think the cuteness is what made me want to forget the sub-​par food come back. Don’t bother walking in after around 10am without a reservation.
Food:
I got the popover which is eggs, scallions, cream cheese in a popover. I can’t exactly put my finger on why, but it really has no taste. The guests that had accompanied me thought the same thing about their omelet with Gruyère cheese. For over $ 20 a person, I would expect the dishes to be full of flavor. Could be really great, but the taste is bland and very much lacking.
Service:
Their service was on par with any other breakfast place, not terrible, but nothing to write home about. Although, water glasses were often not watched and left empty.
Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be going to this establishment anymore since there are a number of great, and better priced, restaurants in the area for breakfast.

Came here with a last minute RW reservation. I didn’t expect it to be this good. As with all Sarabeth’s, the restaurant week dinner menu is really well-​designed. For starter I got the winter salad which had lacinto kale, kohlrabi and fennel. The dish was fresh, crisp and pleasantly bitter (is that even a thing?), and screams winter on a plate. Definitely appropriate to eat day before snowstorm. For main I got the sea bass and the presentation was beautiful. Fish was nicely cooked and accompanied by some insanely tasty shiitake and golden raisins that are the most plump and juicy (do they make their own raisins?) Bok choy was rather bland and so was the side of broccolini we got as a side.
On a Friday evening the dining room was rather empty but the bar was lit with happy hour crowds. Service was amazing. I would be back again and again.

Beautiful restaurant, lots of light, space. Too bad that with such great real estate the food isn’t good in fact it… was terrible. I came here with a group after a city hall wedding. Mistake #1. Freind had sent us a bottle of champagne for the party and the bar took 10 minutes to set up.
The pizzas we ordered were completely disgusting. Margarita tasted like a frozen mess-​cheese thick and not fresh. Sauce bland. Crust frozen.
Calamari greasy. Deviled eggs tasteless and hard.
Service horrific. I had to walk to the middle of the bad (mind you restaurant employ at 5pm) and make special order of drinks. No attention paid to group.
Compared to uptown locations in not impressed. Wouldn’t recommend.

Being able to find a reservation last minute on a Saturday night for 3 people makes sense after trying Sarabeth. While the room and service are definitely nice, and the menu shows some promising options, execution falls just in the average range; food is s not bad. It’s also not outstanding. Food here is ok. Considering prices and location, I would have expected something more.
Octopus appetizer is good but lacks that extra charred kick. Burrata appetizer is good but the size served is pretty small. Hanger steak was good but nothing I never had before. Pizza had a good crust but tomato sauce was way too sweet. As I said, not a bad meal but definitely average. As we left, at 9,30, waiters were already cleaning up the place which in Manhattan on Saturday night it’s not a good sign.

This is fast becoming my favorite brunch spot in Tribeca.
The space is perfect for breakfast — tall ceilings and large windows make the room feel spacious and full of sunshine.
The service is efficient, if a bit dispassionate — though after sitting through a few too many waiter’s bad jokes at other establishments, a bit of professionalism can be nice.
I’ve never had to wait in line here, and sometimes your food will get to you before your coffee even does!
The food is very standard, but well-​executed. Try the house-​made juices — they’re a nice break from the usual espresso and orange juice.

Was here for lunch with a client and ordered the ricotta pancakes. I thought the ricotta would make the pancakes fluffier but it was very dry. I wanted to lather each bite with a stick of butter. Two thumbs down.

All the food was very average. I was expecting much much better to be honest. The four flowers juice was much too sweet for me tasted like thy added sugar. The eggs Benny had good flavor but I hated the bread it came on. It was much too voluminous to cut and eat with a poached egg I ended up not eating it. The salad that came with it was also undressed?

This is a great place for a classic brunch. If what you want are good eggs and delicious pancakes, this is the spot for you. Sarabeth’s is a NY institution– when people come to brunch here, they’re usually dressed up nice.
Be prepared for it to be crowded and noisy. The restaurant is big and has a bustling feel. Tribeca is an area with lots of young families so be prepared for kids too.

3.5 Stars… This is the third Sarabeth’s I’ve been to and I will say they are consistent and pretty solid for food, service etc…
This location is huge, and very nice from a decoration/​atmosphere perspective. It made the morning feel brighter just being there.
I had the Oatmeal, which I had at another location as well as muffins that we got for the table. The oatmeal is tremendous. Really some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Others had omelette’s, pancakes, and French toast. Everyone was pleased. As I said you can count on the food being good, and while it’s not cheap, the servings are healthy size-​wise.
Overall Sarabeth’s, this and every location I’ve been to, falls into the – I would go back if someone wanted to, or it was convenient, but I wouldn’t make a special trip category – but they’ve fixed that issue for you, by placing them strategically all around Manhattan!
p. s. This location also has a nice looking bar, that was packed with locals eating breakfast at it, the morning we were there.

Terrific attentive service. I (unusually) went after work instead of the popular brunch choice. It was a great move. Unrushed, calm atmosphere and a really nice spot.
I’d have never thought of them for dinner!

Loud, Lively, and Large portions. Brunch here did not disappoint. All the menu items sounded great. It was hard to choose. Despite how busy the place seemed, service was quick and friendly.

I’ve been wanting to go to Sarabeth’s for such a long time! I did quite a bit of research about which location to pick and of course made a reservation a week in advance for Sunday brunch.
The TriBeCa location is really beautiful. There were lots and lots of kids there for brunch– TriBeCa is a family neighborhood so that is understandable. We arrived about 2 minutes late for our 1pm reservation but were not seated until 1:20. Not a problem– it’s a seen, and we spent the time people watching.
When we were seated our server was very nice. She made recommendations on the menu based on our preferences. We knew going there we needed to have a famous Bloody Mary with pickled vegetables ($ 14), and there was an option to add a giant shrimp ($ 3)… Obviously I needed the shrimp. Our server recommended Tito’s vodka, and we agreed. This added another $ 2 (which she did not say until I saw the bill.) By the time everything was said and done– $ 19 for a breakfast cocktail.
Now, I have no problem spending $ 19 on a great drink, and this was delicious… I was sipping away, and my friend looked at my drink and grabs a long paper straw cap out of my glass (it was disguised as a pickled vegetable.) I told our server about it, and she did offer to have a new one made, but didn’t appear to think it was a big deal? It’s not, as far as cleanliness, just a little bit of paper, so I declined to have a new one made. But, at the end of the day I found garbage in my $ 19 Bloody Mary. I felt that I should have been comp’d for something– maybe not 20 bucks– but maybe a muffin?
I ordered the steak sandwich which was fine but had a really beautiful presentation– as did all of the food ordered by myself and my friends.
Would I go back? Yes. And believe it or not I will probably order another Bloody Mary (minus the pre-​frozen shrimp and with house vodka.) I will also update my review in hopes my next visit runs more smoothly.

Any resemblance to Sarabeth’s above Midtown are purely coincidental. What is up here?! I took my parents here while they were in town, hyping them up for great brunch, delicious baked goods, and fantastic preserves, after several good experiences on Central Park South and the Upper West Side.
Baked goods aside, disappointment abounds! Poorly cooked eggs that made my girlfriend sick, bland eggs that made my heart sink, and popovers that underwhelmed.
The muffin basket was good, and had pumpkin, scone, berry corn muffin, etc.
We had a few dishes between the four of us, including the egg and steak hash (so good in the UWS), the popover eggs (a bit plain/​bland), and a few others which were forgettable.
The worst part of it all was my dad claiming he loved it. We new the truth, and such obvious disappointment of a chain we have otherwise loved was a huge let down. Shame on you, Sarabeth’s South! Change the name of this location, because the quality is lacking. :(

Went to Sarabeth’s and had a lovely meal with my friends. We got a lovely corner booth. The waitress was very nice and friendly.
I had the «garden omelette,» which had mushrooms, green peas, zucchini, and white cheddar. It was $ 15. I really shouldn’t have eaten the whole thing because it was a ridiculous portion but I did anyway. I’d suggest sharing it with two people unless you are feeling piggish like me.
It came with a croissant but I was too full to eat it. My boyfriend said it was good.
The restaurant was very nice and clean, had great service and wasn’t too busy on the weekday. Really worth stopping in for breakfast or brunch.
Their fresh squeezed orange juice was great and their coffee was decent.
The next time I am in NYC, I want to come back for their chicken pot pie ($ 19). I hear it is really good.

My family and I have been coming to Sarabeth’s for brunch the morning after NYE for as long as I can remember. We just love our traditions. Next year, however, might be the first year that we break that tradition. While the food is still good, there are just too many other brunch places where the food is amazing. Hate to say it, but this was probably my last brunch here.
We all started with the Four Flowers Juice, which may be the only thing that’ll bring me back to Sarabeth’s. That combination of fruits and juices is just perfection. We ordered the Guacamole + Chips to start and I also ordered a bowl of the Velvety Cream of Tomato Soup. Okay, I lied. That soup could definitely bring me back too. Rich and creamy and chock full of tomatoes, it is by far my favorite dish on the menu.
I think the entrees at Sarabeth’s could be better. I ordered the Maine Lobster Roll and the rest of my family ordered their traditional Salmon Eggs Benedict. While not horrible, nothing to write home about either. While the food was only mediocre at best, we still managed to have a great post-​NYE meal.

The Quick: A classic Manhattan brunch spot with very good food, but overpriced for the name. Solid 3.5 stars.
The Details: Sarabeth’s is a quintessential brunch spot that any ‘lady who brunches’ must try at least twice. You walk in and you feel like a true New Yorker. The food is very good– everyone loves the tomato soup (a classic), the omelets, and of course those delicious little muffins that come with your entrée. They have delicious jams that they also sell. Sarabeth’s is not the most fantastic brunch place, but it is very charming. you should try it.
The Damage: The drinks are outrageously expensive for brunch ~$ 12/​mimosa and the entrees are a little pricey as well.

I really like this place! My friends live near here and mentioned that this place is popular for brunch so we decided to give it a go on a Saturday around noon. I was actually pretty surprised that we didn’t need to wait – must have gotten really lucky because the place was packed. Anyways this place really is super gorgeous. Service is spot on and the food is great as well.
I went traditional and just got the eggs benedict. Despite the place being so chaotic I was surprised at how quickly the food came out and how well we were handled as guests. The waiters were always really accessible and really attentive to any of our needs. It was really well done actually which I know can be difficult when it’s really busy and popping.
The eggs benedict were awesome. Egg was perfect, the English muffin was super soft and yummy as well! It came with a side salad – would have liked to select options for a side given how expensive the dish was, but not a big deal. I thought it was really delicious. Despite how expensive it was, would definitely come back since it’s a good vibe.
tldr; yummy classic brunch. great atmosphere great food. would prob frequent as an easy, solid brunch place

Breakfast there is great.
food is delicious and service is good!
I highly recommend the eggs Benedict and the French toast! Everything was good.

Déjeuner typique américain de qualité, délicieux et service parfait, il faut vraiment y aller si vous passez à New York.

Si vous voulez un petit déjeuner new yorkais digne de ce nom, arrêtez vous ici! Pancakes (l assiette est énorme) œufs, muffins, scones, etc
Tout est délicieux est servi copieusement!
Un petit bémol sur le prix (environ 70 euros pour trois adultes la dernière fois).