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Porters New York

Expert Reviews of Porters New York

Citysearch | A true-blooded continental restaurant in Chelsea that feels like a culinary period piece.

Apropos of its name, Porters engenders the spirit of an early-20th-century bourgeois dining car, with a narrow, rectangular shape, mahogany paneling and Art Deco light fixtures. From the moment you walk in the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Porters New York

Yelp.com Review - by Mahua C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cute place. Good service. Not the best food, not the worst. There's hardly ever anyone here, which makes it a good standby for when other places are packed. It's also good if you just want drinks and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gwendolyn C.

1.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I were walking along 7th ave looking for a place that looked inviting that we can sit down and have a good meal. We walked by Porter's en route to another place, changed our minds and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow, was the food bad. I don't mind paying $16 for a plate of ravioli, but not when it's still frozen in the middle. The boyf's burger was totally dry, the soup was supersalty, the salad pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben W.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG, what a delightful find this was! We sat outside in the wonderful NY fall sunshine. We were quickly approached and offered 2 for 1 drinks. We weren't looking to eat a lot, but with the ceaser…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually really enjoyed this place. Went here for an early dinner and some drinks. Boy did we pick the right place. We were able to enjoy the amazing weather by sitting on their patio and seeing all…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meryl C.

2.0 of 5 stars. OK for a neighborhood place, although the service is slightly confused. The food is fine - we had the shrimp cocktail to share and then did pasta. wouldn't recommend going out of your way, but it is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by E L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nice setting and decor. The ambience of the place was nice and made for a good time, but the food was only okay and the service was terrible. Our tuna tartar was not the best. I enjoyed the mushroom…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Newyork C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Porters is a very stylish restaurant, which make it perfect for a business or personal lunch date. The food is great. I normally go for the Tuna Tartar and a cosmo.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice Italian food in a pleasant setting. Nothing standout, but Porters is fairly quiet for a Seventh Ave. restaurant. Cool wood ceiling.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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20% automatic added on tip - not worth it!

Looks nice at first, but they add 20% service charge for parties of TWO or more, and the service is TERRIBLE. When I complained to the manager, he became argumentative, then abusive! I'm an experienced...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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2005 porters comes back big time

Been there recently, definetly will come back.Intimate athmosphere at the bar,cute gilrls and boys and above all exellent food.Service above average...Check their garden or lounge for some extra privacy. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Good Burger

My wife and I came into NYC the afternoon of 6/29. We stopped by Porters at roughly 4:30 which is no eating time by NY standards; however we were seated right away and were served. The Burger was excellent,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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Not what it used to be

When Porter's first opened, they took great pride in their service. However, like most middle-of-the-road restaurants in NYC, that sense of "pride" gets overrun with something else, and that something else...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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Bruch is GREAT

I went with a friend on a beautiful Sunday morning and sat in the outdoor seating area. The service was attentive and the brunch prices reasonable. The bread was served hot and the mimosa delicious. There was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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My favorite local restaurant

I've been to Porters maybe 10 times now, and it's pretty much my favorite restaurant in Chelsea. It's upscale but not pretentious. Most importantly (to me at least) the food is outstanding, every time. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2003
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Meet for a drink

I stopped into Porter's to meet a few friends and have some drinks before we checked out some clubs in the area and was pleasantly surprised. There was a hopping bar scen and many groups of young, attractive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2003
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Terrible, Wish I could give it a zero

Went on Valentines Day Ran out of bread, terrible service, high priced, uncooked, poor quality food, rude staff, watery drinks The staff ran back and forthdown the main aisle all night There was nothing good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2003
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Overall, a Positive

There are only a few tables in the restaurant. Most are in close proximity to the bar and lounge sections, replete with cigarette smoke (Bloomy will be changing that soon). That being said, our food was good,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Why? Why not?

I've been to Porters three times now. The food is good. The staff can be attentive. But it's overpriced, especially considering the cuisine isn't exactly creative. With so many other great restaurants, why go...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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No Coke!

$3.50 for a small glass of soda??? Are you kidding me???
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2003
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Soooooo Good

The food was great! The tortellini with the green peas was amazing! The staff was friendly. No attitude at all! Great date place.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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Cute Place, Easy to Miss

I've walked by the place a few times but have ignored it because of the red awning. I'd imagine that most people would just ignore it, which is a shame. I stopped in on a Saturday night for a drink and was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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Chelsea's best kept secret

They always have a few fish entrees to choose from and go a little early so you can sit at the bar and munch on their homemade chips.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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I'm a Big Fan

Porters is a rare find in Manhattan; the food and service are excellent yet the prices are quite reasonable. Their salmon, crabcakes, and salads are delicious and all the offerings are well-presented. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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