F1RST

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   Anita

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding restaurant. Friendly reception upon entering. Service friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. Beautiful presentation. Highly recommend.
   

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   John VIP

   New Jersey22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been to F1rst several times and after our recent visit we questioned ourselves on why we don't frequent this fine restaurant even more. The hostess and our server Linda were very attentive to our needs. The menu is varied to every taste and Linda explained the specials in great detail and every one sounded delicous. Our appy and entrees did not disappoint and we look forward to coming back very soon. If you are looking for a great byob don't miss out on visiting F1rst
   

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   Teddy

   New York City9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Frankly, we were VERY disappointed. Our friends had raved about this place last Saturday night so we couldn’t wait to go. It’s noisy to the point of being nearly unpleasant. The service was more “diner-like” than fine dining and the quality of the entrees was painfully lacking. I had the artisanal beets appetizer……they could have come from a $0.99 can from the supermarket! The “jumbo” shrimp and grits entree was neither jumbo nor tasty. A request for butter (for the bread) required re-requesting and the hot water with lemon at the end of the meal requires requesting “lemon” and when it finally does appear, it is more correctly warm water with lemon. Suffice it to say that F1rst didn’t make the cut tonight which was a big disappointment because we are always on the lookout for restaurants that serve terrific food. Maybe tonight was just an off night but we were genuinely disappointed. Proceed with caution and bring some ear plugs.
   

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   Ramon VIP

   New York City92 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful night with the exception of the fire alarm going off.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and service, everyone was genuinely concerned that our experience was a good one
   

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   Kim VIP

   New York City20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to F1RST. My husband and I went with close friends; all of us "foodies". We knew the chef from other restaurants where he worked and knew his food to be of high caliber. Chef Adam did not disappoint at all!!! Our meal was OUTSTANDING!! My husband and girlfriend had the duck which my husband hailed as a 10 out of 10!!! I had the short ribs as did her husband and we felt the same about our meal. The service was polite, professional and very attentive. The restaurant was quiet enough with enough space between tables to have a good conversation without having to yell to be heard. Overall a great experience!! We all are looking forward to our next experience at the restaurant.
   

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   Butch VIP

   New Jersey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was wonderful from the service to the food was simply wonderful! We will all be back for sure
   

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   Robin

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Warm, welcome hospitality Vincent is an engaging and knowledgeable server
   

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   paula VIP

   New York City75 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hidden gem of mind blowing food Foie gras sublime tuna tartar excellent people raved about lobster bisque poured over lobster salad Every dish fantastic Byob Easy parking
   

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    Marian VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My husband and I had a really great dinner here last night. The food was excellent and the service and ambiance all wonderful!
    

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