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Review: Brasserie 8½ @brasserie8_5 @LawlorMedia @pinkyfingerup #finedining #nyc

There is no way you can miss Brasserie 8½.  A massive red number 9 sits at the entrance of  the iconic Solow Building on 9 West 57th St, in New York City.

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When you enter the majestic restaurant, the venue’s dazzling walls are marked by some colorful pieces by the French artist Henri Matisse  and other artists. Everyone that dines  makes a grand entrance by walking down the infamous sweeping staircase.
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 Brasserie 8½  is a spacious and  bright restaurant that specializes in classic French fare. It is one of the storied eateries of the Patina Restaurant Group.
The menu features a reasonably priced prix fixe meal option. During lunch hours you can get a three course meal for $29.99.

For starters, the lobster bisque is silky smooth packed with lumps of lobsters.
The grilled octopus is also a winning choice.
 Brasserie 8½ restaurant

Entrees include a dry-aged black Angus sirloin and a salmon over pillows of ricotta gnocchi with portobello. For dinner hours, prix fixe is set at $42.

 Brasserie 8½ restaurant
During my last visit, I had a minor issue with a greasy spoon but other than that,  the food and service was spot on.  Brasserie 8½  is perfect for that power lunch meeting or if you’re trying to woo a client or friend.
There is always some sort of special going on: weekday daily oyster happy hours, soft shell crab & “BYOB” Sundays/Mondays and the ever popular all you can eat Sunday Brunch.

Nate Mcfarlane

Nate Mack runs the website, Pinky Finger Up! :A celebration and exploration of exquisite taste…while We Just Tryin’ to Eat!

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