Hillstone - New York (NY)

4 /5 Laura Zarate: Hillstone is a gem. The food is incredible, and the service stands out in the smallest but most meaningful ways. The fact that they serve your martini and then refresh it halfway through to keep it perfectly cold is exactly the kind of thoughtful detail that makes the experience feel elevated. It’s the ideal spot if you want a great drink, great food, and a reliably good ambience. The only downside is the chaos around reservations and wait times. The hype has made it almost impossible to book, which takes away from the ease and authenticity the restaurant used to have. I just wish it were more accessible to the people who love it most, because when you finally get in, the experience truly delivers. Overall, Hillstone is exceptional. They just need to find a better system for reservations so more guests can actually enjoy it.

5 /5 Natasha Rodriguez: My bestie told me about this place when she found on TikTok and we made reservations on 11/22 for 12/22 at 4:30pm. There were reservations in between throughout the month but it was too early for our liking 11-2pm mostly. I didnt know there was a dress code but Im glad they sent notice ahead of time. We both went in jeans with boots and bodysuits, comfy and cute yet presentable. This restaurant is def casual with an upscale vibe. My bestie had a drink & i had a Coke. We both got salads mine was the grilled chicken Caesar salad and hers was a tuna tartar both excellent. The croutons & chicken were to die for. My bestie then had roast beef with fries and i had the s almon with broccoli. The star of the show was that salmon wow wow wow! Made to perfection and the light sauce on it was excellent! My bestie was even amazed and shes not a salmon person. I left no crumbs on the salad or salmon haha. For dessert we shared the brownie with a scoop of ice cream and it was delicious!! Def for anyone allergic to nuts but wow the nuts made the dessert so good. Lastly, service was amazing ! The servers were so nice, professional and personable. Bathrooms were clean and the restaurant at nice location right next to the 6 train. I cant wait to come back with my husband ! Hes going to love this spot!

5 /5 CL G: I came on an early Monday afternoon. I got to the place at 12:55 but my reservation was for 01:30. The front desk told me that I would have to wait until exactly 01:30 for a booth, unless I wanted to sit at the bar. The place was packed, except for the bar. Quickly, the bar filled up as I continued to wait until 01:16, when they finally had a table ready for me. I ordered everything as soon as I sat down, but some of the questions that I had about the food had to be done by the actual waitress for that area because they do some type of server rotation. Lets get into the food: I ordered the coconut shrimp sushi, the artichoke and spinach dip and the french dip sandwich with fries. The artichoke/spinach dip was served first, quickly followed by the sushi. The sushi was amazing and they gave me a bottle of unmarked soy sauce, but since I didnt know what it was I didnt touch it. There was chipolte mayo sauce, dijon mustard and wasabi that I ate with it. The artichoke/spinach dip that I received tasted good and if you finish the chips they come by with more. I could tell they really wanted to fill me up before the main course. The main course was outstanding. I didnt know a sandwich could be that good. The rib eye really shines through with the butter toasted french roll. I also added cooked onions which added more flavor. The french fries that it comes with, they can keep that. It tasted like a warmed version of those potato stick chips that you buy at the deli. I did not get desert, although I was interested in their fall cheesecake. I was full and didnt feel like carrying food home. The waitress did say that I can come in and order to go. I believe they cannot do fries or ice-cream when ordering out. Maybe next time, Ill get the lamb sandwich. Inside the restaurant is very dark, there is a light that hangs directly above the table.

5 /5 Daniel Adeyemi: Very nice place with quite interior and dimmed lights. Pretty quiet, so you don’t need to do extra to talk. Service was there. Wouldn’t say the most friendliest but very professional and attentive. Food is just too. French dip to die for! Drinks are also well made.

5 /5 Dena Feldman: Was not expecting this to live up to the hype but I was happily wrong. The service here was amazing. Chelsea was a phenomenal waitress who answered all of our questions about allergies and sharing portions etc. There’s nothing better than having your chilled glass refreshed with a new chilled glass halfway through the meal. Food also was delicious. The veggie burger wasn’t my favorite but I wasn’t upset by it. Everything else I got I would order again. The best bite was by far the mango sushi roll. So refreshing and light 10/10 recommend. My one note atmosphere wise is that it felt like I was sitting in a desk chair and the lighting seemed to change throughout the meal which was a bit distracting.