The Musket Room

Unexpectedly, they gave us complimentary oysters on the half shell. My wife’s not a fan, so I luckily had all 6, and they were delicious! We started with the foie gras and the quail, and we couldn’t get enough of either. My wife ordered the red deer, and I had the duck. One of the best duck meals I’ve ever had. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the deer. Great service, rustic and cozy space.

Very good fancy food and impeccable service.
We had the tasting menu and some of the dishes were delicious: the quail, the amuse bouches and the mushroom soup were great.
I’m giving it 4 stars because although I really liked the food I think the portions were too small and I wasn’t blown away by most of the food. For that price I should be blown away by the dishes and I should feel full at the end of my dinner.
Either the portions should be bigger (which I would prefer) or there should be more courses.
The scallops and the beef were very good and beautifully prepared but I was not very impressed by the flavors (a steak in a good steakhouse tastes better).
The place has a very unique feel and is really cozy and nicely decorated.
I’d definitely recommend it for a special dinner.

Perfect for a special occasion date. Warm intimate ambience, incredibly gracious and attentive service (from hostess to waiter — our waiter took time to walk us through very informed recommendations on both food and beverages)…and last but not least — such beautifully presented, artistic, and delicious food. We had and loved the scallop and quail appetizers, and the duck and chicken entrees. Highly recommend all of these (even the chicken! And we never order chicken at restaurants — it was so tender it was almost like eating a different meat!) — my favorites were the scallop and duck. The portion sizes are not huge — recommend at least one appetizer and entrée per person vs. splitting, but combined with the three different breads we had over the course of the meal we felt perfect (not hungry and not too full) by the end of the meal
the carrot cake dessert was fabulous — and was uniquely nut free (my husband has an allergy) and I would have ordered a second I liked it so much.
Not inexpensive but for a meal like this which feels like an event and that is so visually and tastebuds satisfying — thought it was 100% worth it.

My friend took me here for my bday dinner. Everything was wonderful. We had the 10-​course dinner. I shared that I didn’t Iike goat cheese so they substituted a mushroom soup which was one of the best courses of the night. Everything was wonderful.
The sommelier came by, listened to what we liked. Recommended a great bottle of wine and also got us an extra portion of the mango passion fruit dish-​it was so great! The quail and steak were perfectly prepared — tender and juicy.
I just really enjoyed the amicable staff and experience I had here.
Thank you~

Tasty, inventive, comfortable meal.
Came here with a larger group. Food was awesome, service on point, pacing was perfect. Two food standouts were the mushroom custard and the quail, although everything was well executed. Drinks were also interesting and tasty.
Despite its Michelin caliber, The Musket Room offers an unpretentious dining experience that will appeal to both those who are looking for a refined dining experiences and those who just want great food served without a ton of fuss.

I gotta say, this was the best dining experience I have had in recent days. Everything worked out perfectly. My wife and I made a last minute reservation here because they had a spot at 9:15pm of the christmas eve. This place is located around SoHo, right across Manhattan Portage Flagship store (which is another favorite store of mine). The interior was very rustic, and seemed like they utilized an existing interior from before, but I thought it was pretty nice. Really liked the rustic brick wall.
We were seated on a corner of the front room (there is a back room with more dining tables). Asked for virgin mojito, which was limey and good, but I would have liked it a little better if the drink had more mojito flavor. They had fresh baked bread, sourdough, rye and cheddar brioche. I asked for brioche and rye, and it came with cream cheese. Bread was very soft, and tasted really good.
For the first course we ordered veal sweetbread and scallop with wasabi sauce. The scallop was amazing in that chopped pieces of scallop mingled perfectly with wasabi, and made a very unique flavor. Veal sweetbread with huckleberry sauce and fried green leaves were very well balanced, too.
We ordered lamb tenderloin and duck breast for entrée and both of them were amazing, but in different context. First lamb was cooked to perfection itself. Chef also basically got rid of the strong smell of lamb but left the aroma which stimulated your nostril perfectly with the flavor. As for the duck, it was medium rare cooked, and it worked perfectly with the sauce. The only thing is that it would have been even better for me if the turnip was a little softer.
For dessert we ordered cheese plate which came with some bread chips, huckleberry sauce and quince spread. I really liked the balance. Then the milk dessert, looking like pana cotta, was a great way to end our very satisfying dining experience.
Bottom line. This place definitely should get more credit than they do now. I will definitely come back in the future.

This was my first tasting menu experience ever, but I don’t know how it can get much better than this. The Musket Room was a full on experience. Everything from the fresh bread and whipped butter with every course to the quail and pickled blackberries. My favorite was the broccoli soup with smoked cheddar and the chocolate and salted caramel dessert and mandarin oranges. We were recommended a rich and fruity red wine from New Zealand that complimented everything perfectly. Would love to have the chance to return.

I wish it was possible to give 0 stars to this horrid place. Big mistake picking this place for a very, very special occasion.
Booked a table for 7 over a month ago for the 9pm seating at the Garden Room. I even asked the entire group to be there for 8:45 (which was a feat in itself!) to be courteous to the restaurant so they can seat us altogether on time. Unfortunately, this restaurant did not share the same sentiment when it came to timeliness and courteousness.
Our Garden Room table was not ready and they tried to pull a fast one on us and tried seat us at the front of the restaurant which we did not find acceptable. They said that they did not want to kick out the party before us who was there since 6pm and was clearly overstaying! They went as far to say that they will kick them out if I asked them to! Clearly they do not know how to manage their tables and timing.
We finally got seated at 9:30pm. I had a holiday party afterwards which I missed because we were still there close to 1am. I can’t say much about ambience when you are the only ones left eating at a place!
The food was mediocre at best and does not deserve even a shadow of Michelin star. The portions were tiny (I must have eaten 5 pieces of bread to keep myself from fainting) and the taste and texture was not impressive by any means whatsoever. The price tag definitely did not justify such poor cuisine and service.
I deeply regret hosting a special occasion at this mismanaged, poor excuse of an establishment. Don’t make the same mistake and do spend your precious time and money elsewhere of a higher caliber.

I’ve been to the restaurant twice — once to watch the Rugby final and yesterday for a dinner with coworkers. I must say both times the atmosphere was very lively, which is something I really focus on when choosing a dining spot.
The food was delicious too and the presentation superb. I had the Berkshire Pork and at first I thought the size was a bit small, but by the end of the dinner I felt completely satisfied.

The food was amazing!!! We opted to do a la carte and ordered the following dishes…
Mushroom custard — sounds weird but highly our favorite of the night
Oysters — very unique and so tasty
Bone marrow beignets topped with uni — special item only on the tasting menu but they were nice enough to make it for us
Duck — very good and good sauce
Gnocchi — very good too!
Passion Fruit Pavlova — not a winner of the night.
Love this place, everything had great presentation. Lovely edible flowers, and food overall was great. I would love to come back for the chefs tasting menu

Went on a Saturday night. We were early but they got us in anyway. We did the Tasting Menu and it was incredible. The dishes didn’t just look good, they tasted even better. I loved our server and the staff was incredibly attentive. We weren’t rushed at all.
Seriously go. You won’t be disappointed.
Even the dessert was awesome.

I guess I liked more about the décor (and for sure the backyard garden) than the food here… just kidding. Both were fantastic however you can only sit at the back with a great view if you order the tasting menu.
Two types of tasting menu were offered, regular and chef’s tasting, With regular containing six dishes while chef’s containing ten. I’m so glad that I have ordered the regular one as it turned out to be a big meal!
Out of the six dishes, my favorite was for sure the chocolate cake with sorbet even though it came out at last. I also enjoyed the pork with crispy crust as it reminded me the pork dish back in Hong Kong. Our waitress was gentle and kind to the least.
With so many fantastic one starred Michelin restaurants around, I’m not sure whether I would pay a second visit; however this place was definitely somewhere you should mark your calendar.

After viewing pictures online I was afraid this food might be a little bit fussy, but thankfully I was mistaken. A rustic setting in Nolita keeps expectations low but you’re in for a great surprise. They do have one Michelin star, which should tell you that the food here is sublime.
This New Zealand team is incredibly focused on sourcing the best from their homeland. This includes wine’s, meats and more.
We decided to order a la carte but I’d be interested in trying the tasting menu in the future. Their bread was the first thing to hit the table. A warm soft brioche cheddar roll, was soft with a crispy layer of cheese on top and served with the creamiest salted butter that melted in our mouths.
We decided to share everything. We started with the corn custard, and the quail. Be for warned that appetizers are quite small, and more just a bite to get you excited for your main course. The quail is one of their classic dishes and two drumsticks come out with cherries, bread sauce and roasted onions. A small bite, but a burst of incredible flavor. The corn was creamy and just as good.
Then we had the foie gras torchon with granny smith apple, date and brioche. This was the best foie gras I’ve had in a very long time. It was so creamy and spread like butter on the brioche.
For mains we had the chicken and egg, and the beef. The chicken was good with a runny egg served on top that turned into a sauce of sorts when sliced. The beef was wonderful. So tender and they poured a sauce over it table side. I would definitely order the beef again.
We were blown away by the food. This is a great way to experience fine dining in more casual atmosphere. The reviews are spot on — this is an incredible NYC restaurant.

My friend and I had a superlative dining experience at The Musket Room last night. The intimate space is warm and rustic. It has sort of a chic farmhouse feel, but with modern flourishes and a breeziness that make it cool without feeling forced. Very tasteful and comfortable. The service was top notch; always attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, with a good sense of humor. They also seemed perfectly content to keep feeding us those incredibly addictive and delicious, warm cheddar brioche rolls throughout the meal, so that was another plus. Now to the highlight reel:
— Great beverage program. Excellent wine list, paying deep homage to New Zealand. Some signature cocktails and craft beers, as well.
— Presentation like I have not seen in a very long time. We’re talking laser-​like accuracy and extreme attention to detail. Just stunning. Reminded me of Daniel.
— For starters, we shared the Cold Smoked Scallops and the Foie Gras. Both of those were epic. The scallops were brought out obscured by a smoke-​filled bell jar and revealed at the table. It felt like a magic trick. The dish was as beautiful as it was delicious. The foie gras was substantial and as smooth as a baby’s butt. Served with two pieces of toast and three different accompaniments, it was heavenly.
— For mains, we shared the Beef and the Lamb. Both were ridiculously tender and cooked to perfection. The beef was served as two small filets with salsify (a root vegetable), roasted eggplant mousse (for lack of a better description) and lobster cream. The lamb was served in several long, thin slices along with savory farro in gastrique, Jerusalem artichoke crisps with creamy mousse inside, and beautiful droplets of gelée topped with small mint leaves. Again, both were visually stunning and creative, and the flavors and execution were just flawless.
— For dessert, we shared the chocolate «log» with salted caramel and mandarin orange. This was probably more wonderful to look at than it was to eat, though we had no issue choking it down! Compared to everything that came before it, it just fell a little flat on the wow spectrum, but that’s not to say it wasn’t fantastic, because it was.
Overall, this place really has their act together. No detail was left unattended and everything was done exquisitely. This is fine dining in a hip and relaxed downtown setting. Don’t be fooled by the casual vibe, this is serious food that commands your attention and contemplation. It is not cheap, but I think it’s good value given the extremely high level of quality and caliber of service. All of the above plus two glasses of wine each and coffee cost us $ 200 before tip. I’ve paid way more for much less! Whether you come here for a special occasion or not, I think you’ll find I’m not exaggerating when I say this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommended.