Madison & Vine
“Madison and Vine is a charming little bistro in Midtown East set on the ground floor of the Library Hotel.”
“Madison & Vine is a charming and cute little bistro perfect for lunch/dinner or just enjoying some wine/drinks.”
“I love the mac & cheese with the chicken paillard together + the bananas foster is ridiculous (i did it with vanilla ice cream) 🙂 i was in decadent heaven.”
Madison & Vine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
Rate and write a review Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Lovely spot. Stopped here for an afternoon drink while meeting a friend. The openness of the place is what really stood out. On a hot day the breeze could be felt even at the bar and it felt so much more refreshing than sitting in a stale, air conditioned bar. Bartender was great and the wine and beer list was above par.
This is also a neighborhood I tend to stay far away from. The picking around this part of the city is slim unless you want Irish Pubs, Massage parlours but then that's not really eats I suppose. It was a dimly lit room with soft music. Easy enough for conversation or romantic dinner depending upon your mood.
Madison & Wine looked like comfortable reasonable spot for dinner to celebrate my friend's new luxury apartment in the sky (rental). The clientele looked like a cross between hotel guests who didn't want to venture far, gaggles of girls ready to go party afterwards and locals after work in the neighborhood. We got a table quickly by the friendly host.
We started with the warm artichoke and spinach dip with plenty of chips to share. I thought it was pretty good and usually there are never enough chips but in this case it was more than plenty. I like that. I decided to try the meatloaf. It is something I don't make and I don't even remember the last time I had some. Plus it was a chilly night so some comfort food seems about right. My fellow to be New Yorker who still really NJ but hey it's a start got the ravioli. The ravioli was kind of bland seasoning wise, the pasta was a bit firm but the filling was quite nice. The meatloaf was seasoned well and had a good texture. It was the right pick for the evening.
Madison & Wine satisfied the dinner requirement and was an enjoyable meal in a subdue ambiance to enjoy the food and company.
Came here because the bar at the Andaz loves to be closed… Closed all day Sundays, doesn't open until 6pm on Saturday.. ugh..
Anyway – Delicious gauge'y priced drinks at Madison & Vine.
Came here for a snack and a couple drinks. Walked out with a 3 figure bill.
But while overpriced the drinks were very good and the food was solid.
You could do better but you could do worse in the area.
Cute little spot in the lobby of the Library Hotel. Perfect for a low key dinner or happy hour drinks. The staff was friendly and attentive. Had the spinach artichoke for app and the lamb chop special. Delicious!!! I took one star off because it was a bit pricey and it had a B rating but other than that I had a great dinner.
I've been to Madison and Vine a few times for lunch during the work week. The food is ok, but I have yet to order something I can rave about.The restaurant itself both physically and aesthetically cold.
The first time I dined here, I got the chopped salad with chicken. It looked like a pre-packaged salad that you could purchase at a grocery store. I've also tried the grilled chicken paillard, the roasted organic chicken, the turkey club sandwich, and the seasonal vegetables. None of them were bad, but none of them were great. My favorite was the chicken paillard, but that too left something to be desired.
I will probably end up returning with colleagues, but if you're looking for an outstanding lunch this is not a place I'd recommend.
Close to Bryant Park and the Public library, Madison and Vine is in a good spot. I don't have much to complain about but there wasn't much to rave about. The food was high-end but not large portions or overly delicious (my salad had a lot of what i consider weeds). The menu was limited. The service was ok. The room a little loud. My lunch was all about time visiting with my long-lost friend and, for that, the setting was fine. We were tucked away by the bar and were able to chat for hours. I think it might be a good place for a very small group at the bar.
Sorry, but it just wasn't that great. We had a cheese plate (way too much cheese that cuts into your appetite), and I had a burger on "brioche" bun that was great but nothing exceptional. I don't agree with people who say the service staff was bad, though. I found them very attentive and friendly, and the food was definitely passable. It just didn't meet P2Q expectations (Price2Quality). Decor does not reverse things enough to provide a mystique that clouds one's judgment.
The food and the service were both very good for our quick visit. I had the steak and it was cooked as requested and very flavorful. And they had no problem with a substitution because I am doing the low carb thing so that was nice.
All in all, a nice visit and I would definitely go back.