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Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed February 9, 2024

This was a lecture and dinner in a private room at Limani for 40 people. The food was quite good but the service was TERRIBLE. The waiters shouted "Who ordered chicken?" and then just plopped the plates in the middle of the table for us...to figure out. There was a significant delay in the service as well. we had to leave at 9 pm, before they served dessert. The accoustics in that room were poor. There was no acoustic conditioning to absorb sound (carpets, draperies, etc) so we had to scream at each other during dinner even to hear the person seated next to us. Appears that post-COVID staffing is still a struggle for many restaurants.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 28, 2024

Delicious meal. The octopus appetizer was OUTSTANDING & the salmon main course was also excellent. The Baklava was different from what I have had before but great also. Nice wine list & good service. definitely a place I would return to.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 16, 2024 via mobile

Gorgeous setting. We had early lunch reservations, and the place filled up (and got loud). It seemed to be a lot of business lunches. I was excited for the lunch menu, but I ended up being disappointed. My starter salad was very tasty, but I...wish it hadn't been inside of the avocado shell.. My main course was shrimp, and the shrimp were severely overcooked. Like rubber. However I enjoyed the dessert and was surprised by the delicate flavor of the lavender ice cream.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 23, 2023

We wanted sustenance to brave the holiday mobs at Rockefeller Center, so we reserved (absolutely necessary) an early dinner well in advance. The room is spacious, elegant, and just the right combination of conversational buzz without being loud. Loved the fish mobile over the center...fountain. Our service was prompt, attentive and thoroughly professional. However, the server asked 'How would you like your ouzo?' Anyone who has visited Greece (I used to live there) knows there is only one way. You can go to the ice mound near the kitchen and pick out your fish (my barbouni / red mullet was excellent. But, the octopus... I used to catch & cook octopus, and I marvel at the magic of Limani's chefs. Succulent, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender, served on a bed of the sweetest finely sliced white onions. I will dream about it for years... Yes, it's pricey, but despite probably having a guaranteed stream of tourists, they step up and deliver. And I can't imagine the rent. If you're a fan of Greek food, this is top of the line.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 15, 2023

The restaurant is beautiful - food mediocre at best. My scallops still had the muscle attached (poor preparation) and were just ok (all 3 of them!) flavor wise. My salmon was supposed to come with chef's selection of steamed vegetables and there was just one...small broccoli floret. A friend ordered the avocado salad which turned out to be half an avocado still in its skin! and her sea bass which she said was ok (but it looked a mess - poor presentation) also only had one piece of broccoli. A vegetarian friend ordered pasta which he had to cover with crushed red pepper flakes to add some flavor! For the prices they charge it was a letdown. Would not go back.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 10, 2023

My family took me there to celebrate my birthday. very disappointed, we waited to give our order one hour, then between each course we waited 30 minutes, it was my birthday, we could not tell the waiter that because he never came ones to ask...if we needed anything, we had a baby with us, she was very hungry, i had to asked the waiter please hurry up with the food since the baby (18 months old) was very hungry. Another thing that we had reservations, the hosted immediately took us to a basement without asking if that was ok (they had an extra room) i told her that absolutely not i want to be upstairs, i felt discriminate with this action ,i will never go again.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 10, 2023

Limani is a visually appealing restaurant but didn't quite meet up to expectations. While the food was good, it wasn't served particularly hot. If you can't serve an entree hot, then it's difficult to meet people's expectations. The service was good, with an array of...people coming by with various orders. The downside to this approach is that no one has primary responsibility for the table. As a result, no one came by to check on the food temperature. We went ahead and ate before it got too cold.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 4, 2023

The restaurant is over crowded and you are crammed in on small tables Our table wasn’t quite ready so we had to step aside and wait Once seated and menus given out our drinks order was taken Then when I asked for the chicken dish...the waiter rolled his eyes and huffed and said “You do know this is a fish restaurant, I can do you the chicken but it will take 40 minutes to cook and it will be dry and not very nice !!!! So I changed my choice, as he was quite aggressive with his approach! The food then took ages to come out after our starter (we ordered a dozen oysters and had only 6) but couldn’t be bothered to fight that one !! Ironically it took about 40 minutes for the mains to arrive and my fish was tepid !! Not dry but on the cold side We told him it was cold and he again was quite aggressive and said let me take it and I can heat it up, it will only take a minute!!! I mean how do you heat something up in 1 minute unless is in a microwave!! I’m sorry but not going to pay the prices they are asking for it to be nuked in a microwave!!! Overall a very disappointing meal and experience!! Rude staff cold food high prices They seemed to have taken on too much and are overwhelmed! Will not be back !!!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed November 23, 2023 via mobile

I usually go to Greek restaurants for their good fish. This time at Limani I ordered fillet mignon, and my grandson had lamb chops. They both were excellent. This is a clean restaurant including its open kitchen and restrooms. Its interior decoration is beautiful. Waiters...are attentive. We came at 5:30 pm and chose pretheater menu: $49 for a good three course dinner. We paid $10 extra for our meat choices, but was worth it. For dessert we chose what in Türkiye we call revani with orange flavor. Sorry I forgot its Greek name. It was fantastic. I asked for decaf coffee with milk. The milk came in a warm pitcher, which you get in best restaurants. Well, Limani certainly is in that class.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 12, 2023

Considering the reviews and price point, the food should have been better. A very good Greek salad and an ok spanakopita. Service ranged from friendly to rushed and indifferent depending on the server. The location is great and the room is gorgeous; we had a...great table a table next to the reflective pool in the middle.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 29, 2023 via mobile

I couldn’t speak more highly of this restaurant. We had a business dinner with a dozen people so we were hosted in a lovely room. Service is impeccable- they balance being attentive without too much. And the food…. Wow! We had several courses over 4...hours. Delicious, salmon, fillet, lamb, prawns and incredible salads. Wine was great. An absolute find and I would definitely like to go back with family. Thank you to the chefs and front of house team for a great night!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 3, 2023

The food is delicious, the place has a clean, crisp vibe and the service is impeccable. This was our third time and a third amazing experience. Highly recommend the Octopus appetizer, hits the spot every time :)

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed August 4, 2023 via mobile

After a long day at MOMA for me and Ellis Island for my friends we were tired and starving upon our arrival. We were thrilled to get a table outside. The waitstaff was so attentive. They brought bread and olive oil immediately. The bread was...fantastic. We shared small plates. We had the crab cakes, spanakopita, and fries. Everything was wonderful. Our meal would not be complete without baklava. This was a special baklava, as it was deconstructed. Our waiter came to the table with a beautifully constructed dessert, and then proceeded to chop it up before our eyes. It was fun to watch and fantastic to eat. I had not seen my friends in two years and having such a lovely meal and not feeling rushed was amazing. Thanks for a fun evening.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 3, 2023 via mobile

Limani is a upper class restaurant. Good bar and nice water feature. Private dining downstairs. Food is good. Meats a little over cooked.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed May 28, 2023 via mobile

While waiting for our room to be readied, we chose this nearby restaurant on a whim and we’re delightfully rewarded. One can eat inside or out and the decor is pleasant and beautiful. I tried the dover sole, not being totally confident as it is...a Greek restaurant and the price was lower than most upscale restaurants charge, but it was wonderful, fresh as well as beautifully prepared. The service was perfect and as we like the hotel across the street that we are staying in, will definitely return.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Looked at their web site. Lunch menu shows $37.50 fixed price 3-course lunch, plus beverages etc. We went for dinner so didn't know about this.
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They don't have a separate room but they have an area where they host large parties. My friend hosted 25 ppl and it was a great experience. It isn't a separate room so speeches probably aren't going to work but it is along... More
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  • Food: 4.5
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