SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant - American restaurant in New York - 154 Central Park S, USA

This place is a bit overpriced, and while the food is good I can’t say it matches the price. If you are staying at this hotel with some friends, and trying to catch up on a Sunday afternoon then I’d say go for it. Otherwise, Manhattan is filled with much better places to get a bite to eat at a more reasonable price. Plus it’ll come with larger portions than what you’re paying for. Food - 12/20 Service - 7/10 Atmosphere - 6/10 Total - 25/40

I went to see my niece with high expectations, but I was a little let down. I expected much more for the price of the dishes, but I ended up with much less. While good, the food did not particularly stand out. You enter at your own risk.

I love this place, we celebrated with my friend New Year and it was awesome. The atmosphere was nice, even when it was busy time the waitress payed enough time to us, suggesting nice wine. The manager Ernesto Rufin helped us the next day when we came and asked about lost AirPod. I definitely recommend this place with nice warm atmosphere!

Exceeded my expectations!! Everything we tried was delicious. Pictured: shrimp tacos, spinach gnocchi, beet salad, filet mignon sliders (so tender), branzino, cobb salad Hotel breakfast buffet offered a welcomed range of fruit, though could have more hot food options for the $41/person price point. The highlight must be the service. Waters and juices were constantly being refilled. Each and every staff was patient, gracious, down-to-earth, and a delight to converse with. Really elevated my stay at the hotel.

Visited my niece and expected for wonders, although I was a bit disappointed. For the price of the dishes I wanted much more and got much less. The food was good but wasn't mind blowing. Visit at your own risk.

I have been to SouthGate in the Essex House a handful of times for drinks and light bites after work or during the weekend. Located in the Essex House, this is a great spot on Central Park South for entertaining guests or going out for a date night drink if you're looking for a high-end location to do so.

I can't comment on the food because I didn't eat there but I did stop in for an Old Fashioned (the specialty cocktail on their menu) a few times during my stay at the hotel and it was just 💣 .. perfect smokey flavor. Maple syrup.. so delicious

It is not always easy to find a restaurant that is open super early on weekends, that is more than a café. One good option is to look for a restaurant nestled inside a hotel, since most of them are open from early hours for their guests. And, most of the restaurants are open for public as well, you don’t have to be staying at the hotel to be able to dine there. I found a restaurant inside JW Marriott Essex House New York, right across from the Central Park. The inside was really big, with high ceiling and lots of natural light coming in from their large windows that goes from floor to ceiling. Just like many hotel restaurants, they offer breakfast buffet. Our server told us that we can go take a look if we want, or we can order from their set menu. We went to take a peak at the buffet, but we decided to order from their breakfast menu instead. For food, we ordered Croque Madame, Brioche French Toast, and The Farmer’s Omelet. We enjoyed the breakfast, it was super filling, the portion was really big which was surprising. We were all very stuffed and satisfied. Our server was great, he took a good care of us. He was polite, friendly and very helpful. Read my full review of the restaurant and food o my food blog, foodllovergirl.