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Firebird Restaurant Review

365 W. 46th St. (Eighth & Ninth Aves.) Send to Phone
New YorkNY 10036
212-586-0244 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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A delightful journey back in time to St. Petersburg's heyday.

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Lunch Tues.-Sat., Dinner Tues.-Sun.

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Firebird is a bit of an odd bird. That is, unless you like your dinner served with a side of pre-Tsarist decadence. Attentive servers wear Cossack uniform-like costumes and serve classically haute Russian cuisine. Perhaps, surprisingly, it all works. Of course, it's hard to go wrong with caviar and Champagne. But the food impresses, too. Signatures include grilled sturgeon with sorrel-potato purée, braised carrots and chanterelle mushrooms in a horseradish sauce; lamb dumplings with minted yogurt; and the marinated lamb shashlik with fruit and almond pilaf and red pepper salad. Next door is Café Firebird---a perfect post-theatre locale---which features a cabaret with quality singers and, of course, lots of vodka.

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Average rating    5
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SPECTACULAR
by Finance1 on 01/24/2009
 
Spectacular. I had visited this retaurant last year when my relative had their wedding party here. I re-visited the restaurant in Jauary 2009 with business clients and I must say that everything was still as great as when I was here last year. The decor looks like the russian czars palace. The food was very good and was plated in an artistic manner. They had a very comprehensive and impressive wine list and an unbelievable vodka list (You must try the Honey Vodka). The waitstaff was very knowledgeable and very courteous. Great Food, Great atmosphere, Great decor, Great service. I would recomend this restaurant very highly to all.
 
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