The Little Beet Table
“Everything from the sweet potato to the brussel sprouts, down to the last morsel was captivating.”
“I adore the rustic yet modern vibes inside this farm-to-table-to-belly establishment.”
“The Chef, Franklin Becker, came to our table to introduce himself and he is fantastic and so friendly.”
The Little Beet Table
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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A good pick for vegetarians. Rustic-chic ambience with refreshing cocktails and healthy seasonal options.
The one particular standout for me was the cauliflower hummus, which had a tahini-like consistency and taste to it. Delicious!
We also had the sweet pea guacamole, fish tacos, baby kale salad with pecorino, and roasted shrimp salad. The shrimp were fresh, but nothing else was particularly noteworthy. About $50pp for dinner and a cocktail.
This is a very interesting place. From the name, I thought everything would be involving beets. Turned out I was wrong. I heard this place could get very crowded around lunch time. So I stopped by around 11:45AM and it was pretty empty.
I had the grass fed burger, which was so good! Perfectly cooked.
Very cute inside! Came here on a weeknight and had made a reservation, but it wasn't really necessary. Definitely farm-to-table kind of place, but without being obnoxious about it. Definitely tough to pick from all the options but everything we had was great. Very cute for a date night with the beau or a gal pal.
Located on Park Avenue South near restaurants like Hillstone, Upland, and Pippali in Gramercy the restaurant is convenient to the Lexington avenue subway line. There's plenty of space in side the casual, dim-lit dining room where the patrons are not sitting elbow to elbow, unless of course, you're sitting at one of the communal tables. We were glad we had a cozy table for two.
Appetizers and sides are the highlights here. We had the tender shrimp with chickpeas, curried cauliflower, and roasted sweet potatoes. These were seasoned well, the shrimp and chickpeas were delicious and had a bit of pepper in it which made it spicy; the cauliflower was soft and overcooked however the date and prune chutney nicely balanced the curry flavor; the sweet potatoes were one of the highlights of the evening, the skin had a slight crunch from the grill which enhanced the texture. The skirt steak with chimichurri was fine, the sauce was vinegary with freshly chopped ingredients.
The grilled beets had a nice presentation, with Greek yogurt and pumpkin seed almond granola. The plate consisted of one inch cubes of golden and red beets. I took a bite and was surprised at the cold center of the root vegetable – cold as in right out of the refrigerator, definitely colder than room temperature. I was expecting warm "grilled" beets, perhaps the menu could have been more descriptive and clear. Not a bad dish if you're looking for a salad.
The drinks were pricey, we had the spicy grapefruit margarita, honey orange caipirinha, orange pop, and root beer. $14 for a cocktail is standard in this neighborhood and they were just run of the mill here. The natural beverages were $6, they weren't overly sweet and also unmemorable. Our server (Matthew K.) rushed to clear our table and took away a cocktail glass that we were still in the middle of enjoying (there were other empty tables in the room – there wasn't a need for space). When we brought this to his attention he apologized halfheartedly and said the only thing he can do for us "under the table" is to give us a taste of one of the wines (he asked us to pretend we were studying the chardonnay – we didn't care to drink the tiny sip he brought to the table.) If he was more careful this hiccup could have been easily avoided.
We're gluten-tolerant, maybe there's something special here that I missed. However $150 for a mediocre weeknight dinner for two with poor service is a bit exorbitant. Next time I'll probably stop by nearby curry hill for cauliflower and chickpeas rather than returning to Little Beet Table.
***Vegetarian friendly, Great service and seating***
I came here for dinner on a weekday. The service was great and we were seated at the bar, due to lack of seating. However, the bartender was very attentive the entire time. We ordered all vegetarian dishes and they were very delicious and filling. I would definitely recommend and come back here again!
Arrived here after a FinTech event and found someone else from the event which was also on his own and moved based on Yelp review too, it certainly made the whole experience more enjoyable. Still, I could not really figure out how the menu is structured so I went for the Grass Fed burger which comes with a couple fries. I wondered if it would be big enough with no sides, it definitely it. Is is also very tasty and the sauce that comes along is a nice plus. It was pretty crowded so I had to sit at the bar but the experience was still really enjoyable as the staff was really helpful and efficient. I also got an espresso which did not disappoint (except for the price maybe, but, well). Good experience still.
The little beet needs to get a little better.
I wasn't blown away. Honestly I felt the portion was a little small and flavors were lacking a bit and my food was a little thrown together in a rushed manor. For the price, I expected more. The staff could have been friendlier too.
After a night that wasn't turning out too well, having dinner at The Little Beet Table was a great decision.
We had reservations for 8:30PM. When we walked in, the Maitre D' told us that two tables were finishing up and it would be approx a 10 minute wait. That annoys me. If you're going to allow us to make reservations for a certain time, please make sure there's a table ready. It always dampers the mood. He offered us to go to the bar and order drinks, but the bar was full so that was pointless.
While waiting I took a look at the decor and vibe. I love the art work on the wall and the dimly lit room. It has a romantic yet casual vibe, making it feel like you're not pressured to be uptight. I peeked into the kitchen. One of the cleanest kitchens I've ever come across at face value. Total pleasure.
13 minutes later, we were finally seated. Lucky for us, they gave us a quiet corner table. We did notice throughout our meal (2 hours) that the 4 table near us was empty the entire time. I'm sure they could have split that and sat us down right away. Next.
Our waitress came over with menus and took our drinks order right away. She was great. Very attentive and astute. They definitely get a point for refilling our water glasses super fast. We had already glanced at the menu prior to coming to the restaurant so we knew what we wanted. We put our order in and waited.
Our drinks came right away but we waited quite a while for our appetizers. I was unsure why as they were not very complicated dishes but when they did come, Oh god! Those dishes were something else.
If you dine here, you must must get the Seared Tuna! I saw heaven — no jokes. The blood orange and tabbouleh takes it to a whole new level of yum!
We also got the mushroom flatbread as an appetizer but we weren't crazy over it.
Our mains did come faster than the apps so that was definitely pleasing. We ordered the cauliflower, slow cooked salmon and rigatoni.
The salmon and cauliflower were phenomenal. The cauliflower is also a must get. You have never had such amazing cauliflower with tastes that are out of this world. I loved the tomatoes in the rigatoni. Every bite had so much flavor and zest. It was perfect.
Dessert we ordered the chocolate mousse. Very pleasing and not too heavy.
Overall our dining experience at The Little Beet was top notch and exactly what we needed. Little bumps and bruises can be avoided in future but I definitely recommend this great establishment.