"I love this place--just wish I could get into the city more often. Justifiably crowded, but never so noisy as to hinder conversation. Service was attentive without being pushy, and the food was up to the standard I am used to here. (OK--one small gripe, but it wasn't enough to complain about and spoil the evening: my spicy margarita was a bit dilute and stingy on volume. If I remember, I'll mention it time I come in. My three guests (students were a bit shell-shocked by the prices, but they don't dine out in NYC very often--or at all. I have learned not to look--and just enjoy. It's still great value for the credit-card-damage, and I heard no complaints from them, either. Looking forward to the next visit."