Lexington Brass
“To list a few…steak and eggs, kale salad, side bacon, truffle fries, chicken and waffles omg.”
“Tip: don't use the restroom if you can avoid it since it's accessible only by elevator, which takes forever to arrive in both directions.”
“OK, I probably would have been fine with the eggs Benedict and a piece of a waffle but oh my word this was decadent and magnificent.”
Lexington Brass
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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This review is for Lexington Brass's brunch. It is a low-key classy brunch establishment that is perfect when the last-minute urge to brunch kicks in. I got the eggs benny and OJ and both were delicious. My boyfriend got fried chicken and waffles and was very happy with his choice.
LOCATION: part of the Lexington hotel, you can find it easily on the street by looking for hotel entrance (restaurant is right next door).
DECOR: nice place, simple and cute. Kind of has an upscale diner look to it.
FOOD/DRINKS: ordered an omelette, came to about $18. Pretty decent size and came with small side of potatoes, mixed greens and whole wheat toast. I was pretty satisfied and full after the meal. DRINK: ordered a mimosa with a splash of cranberry, tasty and alot of champagne. Drink was about $14.
The service was excellent here. Waiter was super friendly. Someone at my table ordered eggs benedict, however one of the eggs was very overcooked. She asked if she could just get a 1 new egg benedict haha since the other was delicious but this one wasn't. They had no problem with it and brough out the 1 new fresh egg benedict and even a tiny side of potatoes and mixed greens. We didnt expect the potatoes or greens also, it was very nice of them. The manager came by also to make sure everything was good and he was friendly as well.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would return myself.
I walk past the Lexington brass. At least 4 times a week. This was my first time stopping in for brunch. It's located in midtown east by midtown financial district. a few blocks away from grand central. While walking past I always notice the location is filled. I have read a lot of mixed reviews and that's why I have never stopped here to eat. I was quite surprised by the food.
The first thing I forgot to make reservations. Which is a huge mistake on my part. If you eat here. Make reservations!! The location isn't that big and fills up quick for brunch. The staff was trying there best to get us to a table quick. The manager even came over and apologized. He was very nice. Came over to our table a few times while we were eating to ask how everything was.
The breakfast/brunch menu is simple. It's not big maybe 10 items. I ended up ordering the traditional eggs Benedict. It was very good everything was cooked perfectly. The person I was with had ordered a brand new addition to the Menu for spring. It was stuffed French toast. I was told that the stuff French toast was extremely good. The chef actually came out and my friend had nothing but good things to say about the French toast. I got a side of bacon. The bacon is really good it comes from a farm that works direct ally with the Lexington brass.
I think my fav thing about breakfast and brunch here is the coffee and tea is $5. It's good coffee and tea. They don't serve Lipton it's actual ground tea leaves. Refills are endless!!!
Overall. I was very surprised by the food here. I thought it was very good and defiantly reasonably priced for being in the midtown financial district. If you are looking for a good brunch. I would recommend stopping here. Just make sure to make reservations!
It was very busy here tonight in my trip to the city during the holidays, I was concerned that ad a walk in with no reservation that things could take a while. But things went smooth, and I liked my dinner very much. I started with the beet salad and then had bronzini and the roasted cauliflower. Bronzini is a funny thing, there is the purest Italian preparation, which is simple and beautiful, then there are a thousand variations. This was not the traditional preparation, but it was an excellent roasted herbed white fish! Also, they had Peaks Organic Ale on draft from my hime state if Maine!
Great for a business lunch, but make sure to make reservations on Open Table in advance to ensure a table.
Avocado Toast – Beautiful presentation on a cutting board. Toast was the perfect thickness and the roasted tomatoes were a great addition.
Chicken Lollipops – Winner! Elegant fried chicken packed with flavor. The secret? Bone-in.
The R.O.C. – Two generous pieces of bone-in chicken thighs on a bed of quinoa and greens. Chicken was supremely moist with a nice crunch on the skin. Presentation in the cast iron was a nice touch.
I have been to this restaurant once pretty late at night just for drinks, but this time I was promised by a friend a good meal here. So we choose this restaurant for our early dinner and just walking in you can sense their awesome service and attention to your comfort.
We were seated immediately across from the bar and were attended to immediately. The bar area gets jam packed during the evening hours from 5-7:30 pm thanks to the folks working in the area who would want to grab a quick bite or a drink before hopping onto a train from grand central. Its just a few blocks away from GC so makes a perfect stop for folks on their way home. We had the veggie burger and a chicken parm. The chicken was tender and cooked nicely and the sauce was delicious. The veggie burger was also made to perfection and was a delight.
Decided to go here on a Friday night after all the restaurants in the close proximity had a 45 minute to an hour wait.
Cute small place, which is apparently a part of a hotel. The waiters were really nice and accommodating. I had the iced tea but it wasn't sweet enough and then they added bourbon for me. I had the steak frites and the steak was tender and the truffle fries were amazing. My bf had the baby back ribs and the meat just fell right off the bone. Then we tried the smores dessert, definitely different. It was like a layer of brownie with just a layer of marshmallow, not the whole marshmallow and then burnt ice cream in the center.
Gluten Free: Yes
Casein Free: Yes
Lexington Brass provided a solid dinning experience. The bar is the main focal point in the main portion of the dinning area. There are low top tables that line the windows that allow for people watching while you dine.
The dinner menu offers a nice selection of reasonably priced items, especially for NYC. There are many options that are expense report friendly. One of the best features of the menus, is that it is clearly listed if a dish is Gluten and/or Dairy free, as well as vegan. This restaurant offers a surprisingly high number for GF options.
The ingredients used in the dishes were fresh. The execution though, seemed to be a bit hit and miss. The R.O.C for example, was inconsistent in taste and balance of flavors. While generous in portions, 1/3 of the chicken was extremely moist and juicy. The rest, was dry and relied on the lemon-garlic sauce, which proved to be extremely acidic at times.
If you want to eat at a specific time, I would highly recommend making reservations via OpenTable. Overall, this is a good dining option when in the area that took allergies/food intolerance/etc seriously. I am happy to say that cross contamination was kept at a minimal, and I had no issues.