Clement
“I just went to try this restaurant at The Peninsula Hotel where I have been to but do not remember the name then years ago.”
“I wish the sea bass that came with duck broth and maitake mushroom used slightly less seasoning because otherwise the fish was perfectly cooked.”
“It tasted even better with a scoop of ice cream, which wasn't too sweet and complimented the slightly tart flavor of the peaches.”
Clement
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Perfect pick for NYC restaurant week. The restaurant is located in the landmark Peninsula Hotel. As soon as you walk in, you know this place is classy with a capital C – I was definitely way underdressed.
Cool decor with mirrors, fresh flowers at the table, nice lighting. The first thing I noticed once I was seated is the amount of space around me. The tables are not close together….so it feels very roomy.
I selected the asparagus with egg for my starter and the tagliatelle with mushrooms for the entree (from their restaurant week menu). Dessert was a peach tart with vanilla ice cream. See pictures below – food was as delicious as it looked. Everything tasted fresh. The pasta was perfectly cooked and I loved the white sauce.
Finally, the staff is very friendly here. I asked our waiter to take a few pictures of our group at the end and he ended up doing a photo shoot to ensure that we had the best pictures from our experience here.
We came here as part of the LOADed Cocktail passport. This was the start of our Williamsburg night – and boy did we miscalculate our wardrobe. The bar is a part of the restaurant and both are rather fancy. The ambiance was nice – I think we'll probably come back to get dinner and drinks!
They also offered Zacapa 23yr Rum neat/on the rocks. We both went with the Northwest Passage, made with I believe the Cassis Liqueur. The drink was very good, probably on par with Middle Branch and Donna (not as good as Happiest Hour and Randolph Brooklyn). It was a pear-flavored concoction called the Tuthilltown's Northwest Passage.
Another welcomed surprise was the snacks – we got bowls of olives, cheese, and peanuts! No wonder the drinks are so pricey!
We came here for my birthday meal and had a really lovely evening.
The atmosphere inside is calm and intimate which made a great contrast from our busy day in the city. The service really can't be faulted and everyone was very friendly and attentive.
Food-wise the lobster bisque with caviar was a definite highlight for both of us. It was really well presented and completely delicious, very rich but the perfect comfort food. The mains (duck breast and octopus) were also great, and the portion sizes were spot on. For dessert we had the apple tart and sorbet which were lovely. They also give you a little plate of assorted chocolates, which was a really nice way to finish.
It is a pricey place, but I felt like it was fair for what we received.
Came here with a couple of girlfriends and had a wonderful experience.
Our server was extremely attentive and it was for sure a bonus that he has a good sense of humor… in a rather humble way. After all, this is a high class restaurant.
We did the NYC Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Dinner Menu, and unlike most restaurants, we were not rushed at all. The server took his time explaining the dishes and he allowed us an adequate amount of time in between courses. He came by to check on us from time to time and I just loved the fact that our glasses were never empty. That tells a lot about the quality of service.
Coincidentally, my girlfriends and I ordered different things from the menu so we got to try everything and, to my astonishment, everything was fantastic! The dessert sealed the deal.
In all, great food and great service… Definitely coming back!
This is my first lunch of restaurant week, Clement has been on my list for long so I decided to give a try. Overall a nice experience, except for the speed.
Fluke sashimi was fresh, monkfish was soft and juicy, dessert tart was crispy and made a perfect combination with the ice cream. Delicious!
** Restaurant Week Summer 2015 Review **
I've been to Fives in the Peninsula Hotel before – it was actually my very first Restaurant Week meal back when I was still a teenager. When I heard a new restaurant, Clement, had replaced it, I was instantly interested. And better, it was on the Restaurant Week list!
For my appetizer, I chose the Green Asparagus with crispy hen egg and lemon. The dish was very good – very light and refreshing for a hot summer day. Clement cooks their poached eggs sous vide style inside the shell before cracking it onto a spoon. This equals a smoother and silkier poached egg, which was effortless to pop.
The Boyfriend chose the Fluke Crudo with white soy, grapefruit gel, and rice cracker. I had a bit of his fluke crudo and just like my appetizer, it was light and refreshing. The grapefruit really helps open up the appetite.
For my entrée, I had the Fresh Tagliatelle with roasted mushrooms, parmesan, and sherry essence. The pasta itself wasn't the best that I've had – it didn't taste like it was made in-house. The mushroom and parmesan sauce, however, was very good. I liked that they used an assortment of mushrooms, since each tastes slightly different with a different mouth-feel.
The Boyfriend had the Clement Burger with brioche bun, spicy mustard, and fries. The burger was pretty tasty – but not the best burger we've both had. It tastes very good with the spicy mustard so make sure you slather some on before taking a bite! The fries were thin and crispy and a very generous portion. The burger would probably be the biggest portion size on the RW menu if you're a big eater.
For dessert, we both had the Peach Almond Tart with salted caramel and mascarpone ice cream. The tart shell was pretty hard (and slightly difficult to eat) but the filling was very good. It tasted even better with a scoop of ice cream, which wasn't too sweet and complimented the slightly tart flavor of the peaches.
Service was very attentive. We had coffee at the end of our meal (2 cups actually!) and weren't rushed to leave even though we were the last ones left in the restaurant. The coffee is very good and you get unlimited refills – but just a heads up, it is $9 a cup. All in all, Clement is a very solid Restaurant Week lunch.
Ordered: Watermelon gazpacho, Beef short rib, Chocolate s'more, and Strawberry shortcake
Pros–The beef was so tender and it was accompanied by this great peach puree and smoked potato.
Cons-The servers were not as attentive as they should've been-it took awhile before they came over so we could order our food.
Stopped by to use my Cocktail Passport. Both cocktails on offer were from their regular cocktail menu. Small hotel bar but very comfortable. Bartender was professional. They gave me lots of freebies – nuts, olives, cheese.