Bridges

French restaurant · Chinatown

Bridges

French restaurant · Chinatown

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9 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038

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Bridges, the sleek new spot in Chinatown, serves up imaginative dishes like uni custard and king crab in an inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for any occasion.  

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"With its cool gray walls and tan floors, Bridges in Chinatown could double as the inside of a bank vault. It feels like something is about to happen here—a heist maybe, or an extra-convincing scene in a heist movie. But instead, all the drama is right there on your plate. A comté tart emerges from the fluorescent-lit kitchen, draped with chanterelles. It goes down like a luxurious, savory cheesecake. Uni arrives plopped atop a shrimpy pillow, in the center of a chawanmushi-like custard, like a gem in a jewelry box. Hidden under a layer of puntarelle are bits of kabocha squash, in a dish we'd order again just for the slivers of cheese on top. From a former chef at Estela, the food at Bridges is elegant, rich, and demanding of all your attention and then some. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte When you manage to look up from your plate, you’ll notice that it’s a bit of a scene. Your neighbors—a room full of people who are mostly dressed in black, and likely fluent in Four Horsemen—peer at their sardine toasts like they’ve never seen a sardine so sexy before. Or tasted a king crab leg (grilled and served with béarnaise) so tender. Though there’s something theatrical about Bridges and the people dining here, dinner here is less spectacle, more understated drama. Unexpected details linger—and while your impressions of the black booths or the cocktail that smelled like sesame oil and tasted like a ginger chew may vanish, the XO sauce tucked under a perfectly pink roasted duck breast won’t. Bring a date who’s passionate about an astonishingly complex bite of food, and go to sleep knowing that you're both dreaming about the same thing—that baby-soft uni custard, submerged under a layer of shimmering spicy oil. Food Rundown photo credit: Kate Previte Sardines with Anchovies and Peppers Few restaurants can make a sardine seem sexy. One of them is The Grill, and Bridges is another. Here, the filets of tender flesh are laid over small rectangles of toast topped with slippery red pepper and anchovy. photo credit: Kate Previte Sea Urchin Custard with Shrimp A custard so soft it could double as butter. A pile of tender shrimp. A fat dollop of rich uni. Always get this starter, and always plan to share it. It’s shamelessly rich. photo credit: Kate Previte Comté Tart with Chanterelles The star of the show here at Bridges isn’t a meaty main—though those are excellent too—it’s this buttery-crusted tart. It’s hard to adequately explain how a glorified quiche could steal the hearts and minds of New Yorkers everywhere, but a perfect bite—with a little crust, a little cheese filling, and at least one chanterelle—should do the trick. Lettuces, Asian Pear, and Trout Roe A lot of things on the menu at Bridges sound simple and taste complex, but this salad is fairly straightforward, and exactly what it sounds like. It's easy to eat, if not a little boring. You can skip it. Kabocha Squash and Puntarelle with Brabander The star of this dish is not the squash, or the puntarelle (which is sometimes dandelion greens)—it's the shaved Brabander cheese, which is soft with just a bit of that crystalline texture. If that sentence sounds exciting to you, get this. photo credit: Kate Previte Grilled Pork, Sunchokes, and Truffles This exact iteration might not be on the menu, but any variation of the grilled pork—or otherwise the roast duck and XO sauce—should be on your table. These meatier mains are perfectly cooked and surprisingly large. Split one with a date, or share a couple with a group of friends. photo credit: Kate Previte Sweetbreads with Leeks and Mustard Hidden under a couple of leaves for modesty, you’ll find a pile of soft leeks and rich sweetbreads that somehow have the same texture as the sunchokes in the dish above. Worth ordering, but maybe on your second visit. Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart This tart has not one whipped creams on it, but two: one plain, one chocolate hazelnut. This is big news. Try it—it’s the best of the desserts we’ve had here." - Willa Moore

At Bridges in Chinatown, quietly complex food outshines the scene - Review - New York - The Infatuation
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Great food and room and all around energy. It's today's Estela: - sardines with anchovies and peppers - uni custard - eel dumplings - comte tart - king crab - pork - duck - white wine gelato (Menu has changed seasons now, but you can't really go wrong.)

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Yiyi Zhang

Google
Bridges does a great job with interesting, innovative flavors and thoughtful dishes. The portion sizes are spot on — satisfying without being too much. Service was attentive throughout the meal, with staff who clearly know the menu and pace the meal really well. The uni custard was absolutely incredible, easily one of the highlights and worth coming back for on its own. The only downside for me is the ambiance. The space is very minimal and feels a bit generic, especially compared to so many beautifully designed spots in NYC. I get that the focus here is on the food, and they deliver on that. But it's not really the kind of space I’d bring a guest or a date, just because the decor doesn’t add much to the experience. That said, I’ll definitely keep coming back solo for the food. It’s consistently well executed and a great place when you want a solid meal without distractions.

Jonathan Tien

Google
I’ve been to Bridges several times now, both for their regular menu and also their collabs with well known chefs around the world. I can say without reservation — one of my favorite new restaurants in the city. Food is amazingly well executed, wine list is fantastic, and the whole staff is great. Already looking forward to my next visit and whatever they decide to put on the menu for the summer!

ESB NYC

Google
This review is for the Resy popup event with Hanz Gueco hosted at Bridges. As noted in many of the other reviews, the service is excellent. The room is quite attractive with a sort of modern mid-century vibe. The restaurant was quite full for this event and the noise level was a bit uncomfortable for me. We enjoyed everything we ate, so perhaps it is a little bit unfair to leave this review for the restaurant since they didn’t prepare the menu or food, although I believe their staff was running the front of the house and with some staff in the kitchen as well. I will say that I thought the menu was quite fully priced for this event, I had one cocktail (old-fashioned, very nicely made) and we each had a three course menu and that totaled out just under $270 for two people including tax and tip.

Mylene Astier

Google
There aren’t enough positive words to describe Bridges. From the moment you walk in to the moment you take your first bite, everything just clicks. Chef Sam Lawrence is a genius—a smart, intuitive chef who truly understands what New Yorkers (and beyond) want. He delivers with remarkable consistency, crafting dishes that are both inventive and comforting, and that keep you coming back. A few of my favorite ones: the cured tuna with dates, the Comté tart with morels, and the chocolate tart.

Sandy Tseng

Google
Well cooked dishes, very favorable and probably one of the best duck dishes I’ve had in the city. The pork and Comte tart were both absolutely delightful as well. The dumplings are another must. Service was lacking though as some of the waitresses were pretty impatient and actually got angry when my friend kindly asked if we could change the paper covering the table cloth as she got sauce on it and didn’t want to get her clothes dirty (not an unreasonable ask)

Mathias Korder Fort

Google
Bridges was solid, but nothing truly wowed me. Ambience & Design (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) – The space is beautifully designed with excellent lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Food (⭐️⭐️⭐️) – Everything was fine, but nothing I’m rushing back for. The eel dumplings were just okay, and the oysters, while decent, would have been much better served cold vs. lukewarm warm. The highlights were the duck breast and turbot. Wine Selection (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) – A fantastic selection of wines by the glass at very reasonable prices, with most ranging from $16-$22. Service (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) – Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff made for a great experience. Overall, a pleasant experience, but the food didn’t leave a lasting impression.

Christine Tse

Google
Food was exceptional, every fish had well balanced, layers of flavors. Definitely worth the trek to Chinatown for it! The eel dumplings and the grilled pork with salsify and pomelo were my favorites. Portions of some dishes like the duck were quite big, not sure if we needed 5 things between 2 of us like suggested.

Leila Habibi

Google
Their food was not as good as expected, specially not that for that price points. Everything was on the salty side, except for the mushroom tart which was indeed a masterpiece The desserts were also good, not amazing tho I also liked the lightings a lot

Michelle N.

Yelp
This place is so good! I must admit I had become somewhat jaded about NYC restaurants recently. As in, the food will always be good but not surprising or inspiring. How much pastas can one get! Bridges really surprised me in a great way. The food is inventive and oh so delicious! We got: - Oysters - good but I do prefer the ones at Estela - Tete de cochon - amazing I do love a good terrine - Sardines - absolute favorite! Got 2x orders - Sea urchin with shrimp - very good will reorder - Cured tuna and dates - I am not a huge dates gal but this was a massive hit at the table and is very good - Comte tart - can't go wrong with warm cheese tart with my favorite cheese in the world. But maybe because I eat Comte a lot I was not in awe of this, but to be clear I ate it up - Grilled squid - good For mains we got lamb & pork. Both were excellent but the lamb is a standout. They both came with veggie sides, which is nice. The grilled veggie with the pork was incredible. Service was courteous and prompt. Everyone was very friendly. Ambience is cool we sat at a bar booth. The dining room has table with white table cloth which is nice

Josh S.

Yelp
On an additional visit in late June, we noticed several changes to the menu including the lobster dish (one of my new favorites), tomatoes with the Comte tart (which introduced a fresher sweeter flavor) and a melon dish (the melon itself was amazing but could have benefitted from more caviar). Service didn't have any issues this time round and the sommelier had some cool and different recommendations - we enjoyed a bottle of a very nice aligote.

Mel J.

Yelp
One of my favourite restaurants in NYC right now. In the heart of Chinatown Chatham square , it's a lovely little spot for a great cocktail and some delicious food. The menu evolves regularly but with some main favorites - the oysters, crab, dumplings, and of course the uni custard and the comte tart! Flavors are decadent with fusion mixes that are exciting. The restaurant is quiet with a cool vibe with great service.

Shawn H.

Yelp
This was really great. The tuna with dates was our favorite, along with the sourdough/nori butter, comte tart, and the duck. Every bite was great though. I do think I'd have this behind some of our other recent wine bar visits though (eg Demo and especially Ha's).

Andrew K.

Yelp
This place could have been a delightful surprise or not worth the trek/price. Ultimately, it was the latter. We walked in expecting to leave hungry/wanting to go somewhere else after to actually eat a real portion of food and unfortunately we were correct in our anticipation. The menu itself was not so interesting or cohesive in any sort of theme. Here's what we ended up getting: - The sardines: I felt this to be too rich/buttery of a fish without the cracker/vegetable doing much to counterbalance it. Wish it had more going on than these 3 ingredients. - Uni custard/shrimp: I didn't mind the uni as much as I normally would. But the shrimp portion is lacking and ultimately it's an uni custard dish mostly. - King crab: This was a fun dish and was so well-seasoned. Should it be bigger? Absolutely. But I enjoyed the ease of eating this and the uniqueness in the flavoring. Only dish I would order again. - Lamb w/ sweetbread: standard. I'm not sure what the artichoke was doing here and the sweetbread really also didn't make sense. None of the sauces did anything to add to the flavoring of the meats. The lamb was delicious but couldn't justify the dish altogether. I recognize that a place like this is expected to have expensive dishes. But I truly could not justify the pricing of most of the dishes with nothing less than $24, limiting how much we were willing to order (and again, prompting our visit nearby for a cheap eat for dinner afterward). Let's talk about the service. Our waitress could not have smiled more at us. But that's really all she did. At no point did she introduce herself, ask if we had been there before, provide suggestions, or ask how the meal was. She smiled when she provided us water, took our order, and provided the check. This was in line with the remainder of the time we spent there where no one seemed to have really any sort of investment in our time there. I think this fits the colder/quieter vibe nicely that the place is going for. I'm not sure what the theme of the restaurant is at the end of the day, as a result.

Alan S.

Yelp
There aren't a lot of options for vegetarians at this vaguely French newcomer to the area I think of as Confucius Plaza (but whose name is rapidly losing meaning). I came here purely to try the Comte tart, and so I sheepishly suggested that we sit at the bar so that it might appear as if I was merely having a light bite to pair with my white Negroni, rather than a full meal. Yet the $38 Comte tart, so priced thanks to the inclusion of morels, is a destination dish - it is savory without being excessively funky, and the morels certainly earn their keep. I was riding on such a tart high that I then suggested we opt for the hazelnut chocolate tart for dessert, which plays its role as a sweet decadent counterpart. This new extension of Dimes Square is turning into a noteworthy destination, although I hope it doesn't expand any further west.

Sasha D.

Yelp
I was really debating between a 4 or 5 star rating and ultimately went with 4. The food was extremely good, and the service was friendly. The tuna with dates blew our socks off, such a great combination. The Comte tart was also very delicious, but the size did kind of shock me, as it had looked misleadingly big to me in pictures. For the price, it is quite a small sliver. The squid was really good and I liked all the herbs it came with, but it did feel a bit overcooked and tough with certain bites. Dessert was excellent, the strawberry granita was super unique. Ambiance was very nice. Overall I would come back, I think the food was worth the splurge

Alex M.

Yelp
Came here with a group of friends as a party of 4 and had a delicious meal with some good wine. In total we split 6 dishes - tete de cochon (my favorite), eel dumplings (my second favorite), compte tart, cured tuna, uni custard, and duck (forgot to snap a picture of the duck and tete de cochon ). All were prepared exquisitely and were tasty treats that we all enjoyed. Lots of creativity with the dishes. Also the wine list was massive and a pretty nice selection. Service was attentive, although did feel rushed at time, but still enjoyed the evening. Will be back again!

Adelyn L.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with a girlfriend on a weekday and the vibe was on point considering it was a Tuesday night. Food was good, creative but overly salty. The standpoints were the cured tuna, comte tart, and the Alaskan king crab. Service was attentive but I also felt rushed. They were quick to offer to take away dishes when we haven't finished and also with the ordering - just felt rushed overall! It's definitely on the pricier side and a very trendy spot in Chinatown. This restaurant is a sign of the gentrification happening in New York City's Chinatown. That said, also get the chocolate tart.

Chris P.

Yelp
I managed to get a reservation after a diner cancelled the last minute. This tiny restaurant is address hidden in the middle of businesses in Chinatown. No wonder why it was one of the hardest spots to get into. I started off with a mock sparkling wine called the Muri Yamile from Denmark. Then I had to have to their infamous Comte tart and it was my lucky day because this dish was topped with lots of Perigold truffles and mushrooms. One of the best dishes I've had this year to date. For my entree, I got the grilled king crab with lime leaf and daikon. I also paired this dish with an orange wine called Autre-Chose Les Calots. One of the best wine pairings this year as the buttery juices of the crab was chased and balanced with the chenin Blanc. To end the night I had the vin jaune gelato and it was amazing to absorb the chenin blanc flavors. Service was amazing here. Staff were knowledgeable and proactive in making me feel welcomed and upselling wine lol. This is a great place for a date night. I'd definitely return to try the sardines, eel dumplings and roast duck.

Molly T.

Yelp
A five-star experience should be obvious. If you're not sure, it's probably four stars. Growing up in a baseball family, my dad always said "it's not called the Hall of the Very Good". Bridges is absolutely fast tracking it to the Hall of Fame -- a no doubter, to stay with baseball terminology. Everything here is truly excellent. Drinks, food, service, vibes. But *especially* the food. It is French-leaning but there are a variety of other European influences that come through, which is probably why I liked it exponentially more than straightforward French fare. Because life gets in the way, I haven't been able to dine out as much as I'd like to in recent months, and Bridges was a celebratory return to what remains my favorite pastime. We came here at 9:15 on a Saturday night. I could tell the vibes were excellent from the moment I walked inside. It's a gut feeling. The other gut feeling I had -- which is not one I can say I've experienced often despite living and going out in Manhattan for the entirety of my 20s and now early 30s -- is that there were several celebrities of some caliber dining here. This was not confirmed nor denied, yet it was a strong feeling that I had. And when I shared this with my partner, he too had the same intuition. I don't know what this means exactly, other than the fact that the ambiance at Bridges and the crowd it attracts must create the essence of importance and esteem. In true form, I absolutely ran to order the Salt & Pepper Vesper (Gin, Vodka, Vermouths, Pepper), despite it being a vodka-based drinks. I swear I saw at least half of the patrons drinking it, and it was the closest thing to a martini I could find on the signature cocktail menu, so I had to try it. As I had hoped, it was excellent -- clearly popular for a reason. With the majority of the food, I went with a skin contact wine which was delicious, but I can't remember which one it was. To finish the meal we split an Old Fashioned (Bourbon, Coconut Water, Benedictine, Bitters), which was a perfect nightcap. The abridged food review: 4.0 GPA, A+s across the board. Everything was flavorful, elegant, creative but unpretentious. We ordered a mix of small and larger plates to sample as much as we could, and while we were reaching peak fullness at the end, it was definitely the correct order. Eats, below: Sea urchin custard with shrimp: A+ Pure decadence, no other way to put it. Just a fluffy little bowl of heaven, rich and umami, a little goes a long way. Lettuces, asian pear and trout roe: A+ Lettuces were crisp and fresh was light and creamy dressing, always love some seasonal produce in the salad and the asian pear was a crisp, bright addition. The roe was a fun touch, can't say it's something I typically see in a salad but I'm not mad about it. Kabocha squash and puntarelle with Brabander: A+ Don't let the bad picture food you - this was shockingly excellent. Again, loved the seasonal spin, the squash was sweet and earthy and paired so well with the coarse greens and mild gouda. Clean flavors, still exciting. Grilled king crab with Béarnaise and daikon: A+ A worthy splurge for sure. The crab was so tender and juicy, perfectly cooked. I wasn't sure how this was going to be served from how it was described on the menu so I appreciated the little radish skewers and Béarnaise served on the side to add some movement to the plate. Roast duck with cabbage and XO: A+ Always thrilled to see duck on a menu, our excitement for this dish seems to have precluded a picture being taken. I can tell you that it was well-executed served with worthy and reliable accompaniments. Roasted cabbage in the colder months is a no-brainer.

Shiwen T.

Yelp
We ordered 5 items and 3 were excellent: eel dumplings, tuna with dates, and the comté tart. The sardines needed something brighter than pickled rhubarb. I recently had a lot of duck, so my personal appreciation of duck has decreased. The cocktails are simple but done right. Service was on point. I wanted to check out Bridges right after it opened, but I was a bit late. They took the dish I wanted to order (grilled king crab) out of the menu, there was also no truffle add-on to the comté tart. Overall, Bridges serves creative and delicious food and I'd go back.

Felisa F.

Yelp
My friend and I dined at Bridges last weekend. The front of the restaurant is unassuming and on one of the many crowded streets of Chinatown. The entrance gives off the vibe of one of those old school classic Chinese restaurants that you probably went to as a kid with your parents. The inside is very minimalistic, with an open kitchen, but it works. The restaurant is pretty small, just like most New York restaurants. We ordered a variety of dishes. The highlights include, of course, the comte tart [$25], the roasted duck [$58], and the chocolate and hazelnut tart [$13]. Everything else we ordered was also very good: the sea urchin custard [$23], the cured tuna with tomatoes [$25], and the eel dumplings [$27]. The comte tart reminded me of a cheesecake, but savory. It looks dense but it's actually very light. This was probably my favorite dish. The roasted duck comes with cabbage filled with meat [duck parts?] and a side of mashed potatoes or gratin if we're fancy. Woof, the mashed potatoes were out of this world, so light and fluffy. They might even be better than the mashed potatoes at Libertine. The duck was also juicy and tender. The chocolate and hazelnut tart [$13] was extremely chocolate-y, maybe borderline a little too much, but I really enjoyed it. Bridges seems to do tarts very well. My drink, the Tequila Sour [$20], was phenomenal. It had some Asian flair with sesame and ginger, but it was also its own thing. A little sweet and refreshing. What I definitely appreciated about the service was that all the courses and dishes were timed very well and we were never felt rushed out like I feel at my many restaurants now. I paid $134 after tax and tip.

Ron P.

Yelp
The food here is absolutely amazing, prepare yourself for small portions, I strongly suggest anything with a broth. The salad was absolutely amazing. The service was absolutely on point attentive, not pushy, friendly. The ambience was classic simple, not overly crowded dim lighting, but not to dim that you cannot see anything

Julia M.

Yelp
Delicious food with really interesting flavors! It's like there's a slight spin on everything. The place wasn't overly crowded, cute lighting and design, and the servers were so kind.

Ellen O.

Yelp
Superb dinner last night at NY Times 2-Star Bridges! It's wonderful to discover a new restaurant that feels so great! Every dish was superb! Hospitality and service were friendly and attentive. Only downside (for me): lighting is too dim to take good photos. Glad that solo guests are welcomed!

Lana L.

Yelp
Just had a stunning meal at Bridges Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown, NYC. It is very hard to surprise us these days but we were gobsmacked by the creative and deliciously unique dishes we just had. Especially recommend the Beets with Walnuts, the Sardine Toast, and the insane Stuffed Quail!! Oh, and the Strawberry Granita Dessert...

Kellie O.

Yelp
Walked in right at 5:30 PM and the team was incredibly welcoming and graciously seated us. From that first moment, the experience was stunning. We started with the oysters and the shrimp and uni custard. Both were so good we genuinely couldn't decide which was the better bite. For mains, the red snapper and the lamb were next-level. Each was so beautifully executed we found ourselves passing plates back and forth, debating which was our favorite. The beer selection is a little limited, but the pilsner we chose paired surprisingly well with everything. The wine list, however, was clearly a focus, and sommelier Onyx the sommelier was phenomenal. Finished with the chocolate hazelnut tart, and I'll be going back just for that alone. No notes. Excellent, excellent service. A true standout. Michelin star in the future? I wouldn't be surprised.

Evelyn H.

Yelp
Solid meal at Bridges. The Comte Tart and Duck are the standouts! The Duck was perfectly cooked and the tart was sinful. Chocolate tart was also tasty. The Eel Dumplings are a pass--was too fishy-- and the squash salad wasn't memorable. The duck was quite large, with three small plates and dessert this was plenty of food for two.

Angie T.

Yelp
I came here for dinner right before the holidays and had a wonderful time. Being a fan of Estela, I was very excited to hear about this new opening. The space is cool - modern and minimal yet intimate. Our reservation was for a bar booth, which was totally fine - right before the main dining room and comfortable/cozy for the 3 of us. Service was welcoming and friendly throughout the evening. Everything we tried was delicious. Some highlights were the Sea urchin custard with shrimp, Comté tart with chanterelles (like a savory cheesecake!), the Roast duck with grape leaf and XO, and the Chocolate tart. I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

David H.

Yelp
awesome first trip to bridges - great food and ambiance. the comté tart and sardine bites are top tier - insanely good. the tardivo was good, the smoked eel dumplings were ok, and the duck was great - simple but done very very well. service was quick and friendly. the vin jaune ice cream was awesome

Frank A.

Yelp
Bridges is a great new restaurant in Chatham Square. Chef Sam Lawrence of Estela is running the kitchen so you can be confident in getting amazingly tasty and creative food. The front of the house is run by Nic Mouchel and Josey Stuart who have tons of experience and that showed even on opening night. The Comte tart is amazing as are the king crab and turbot with clams. The atmosphere is buzzy so we are looking forward to heading back soon.

Tae K.

Yelp
The place is trendy. The minimal clean lines decor to the young hip servers to a wine list that boasts many sub $120 options. The food is also trendy, following the footsteps of tried and true models like Penny and Claud and Demo etc. But that's why this place is sort of "meh." There are simply too many places doing similar things. The food is good, for sure, but I don't know if going all the way downtown to spend $500+ for wine and dinner for two and leaving someone unsatiated and thankful that there are many good local dimsum places is a good thing.

Nagah H.

Yelp
This place was yet again another tik tok scam. Overhyped, overpriced, and the food was so small we left and ended up getting a burger at La Tete D'Or. We walked in at 5:26 pm with our reservation and were told to come back at 5:30 pm...what kind of a place does that? Not to mention the location is not worth the $50 Uber. I really wish I had never gone there. The sardine was too fishy, the beets were nothing special, the caviar was cheap quality. Save yourself the torture and just go to restaurant that has reasonable portions and quality food.

Yin Y.

Yelp
4.4 to be exact. Couldn't be more excited to try Bridges when I heard it opened in Chinatown. We, party of four probably ordered 60% of the menu items. Most of them were pretty memorable. The highlight for me was the custard with shrimp & uni, roasted duck with cabbage, and kombucha squash. The warm custard with the creamy uni plus the sweetness of the shrimp made a perfect appetizer. There's also a light kick in the background that it's definitely not boring or flat lol. I'm such a duck lover that I'd order every time I see duck on the menu. After the numerous duck I've consumed, I could say theirs could make it to my top 3 list. The parsnip puree with XO sauce that came with the duck was the bomb, too. Other dishes were a little salty to us. That's probably because we're not drinkers. The least favorite for our table was the smoked eel ravioli. It's too smoky for our palate and the texture of filling was not what we expected. Our server really took her time to explain the menu and provide helpful suggestions. Bridges is more like a wine bar with elevated food options. Come before it's impossible to grab resy lol.

Keeley G.

Yelp
Bridges feel vintage and simple yet upscale. The dining room is dimly and romantically lit and the clientele absolutely includes celebrities. The waiter was prompt and attentive yet laconic. My dining partner had the pepper vesper, which he enjoyed, and I had the tequila sour. While the drinks add to the experience the cuisine was the true driver behind our visit. We started with the sea urchin custard with shrimp. The sea urchins were plenty, a nice portion and provided the necessary salt for the dish. The shrimp were minced and I personally preferred a mixed spoon of custard and shrimp. I find it to be a very unique dish and worth a try to take your palate on an adventure. The second dish, the Comte tarte with chanterelles was my absolute favorite! Savory yet light, and the Comte cheese had the texture of a cheesecake. The chanterelles were the perfect accompaniment. Next, the eel dumplings in a horseradish liquid were perfectly portioned. I love horseradish and enjoyed a few spoonfuls of the liquid solo. When paired with the eel, the kick was really taken out of the sauce and the combo created a whole new set of flavors. This dish is a must try. We shared both the sweetbreads and the duck. I was extremely impressed with the cook of both entrees. The leeks alongside the sweetbread made for that sweet and savory combo I adore. The skin on the duck was perfection, lightly crunchy and flavorful. The duck accompaniment, which I think was a parsnip puree was lacking for me, but it didn't take from the dish. I prefer a celery root puree with my duck personally. I truly enjoyed our evening out at bridges and am excited for the next turn of the menu.

Anne B.

Yelp
Taillevent in Chinatown. That's what Josie and her team have created in this stunning new restaurant that has everything you can expect from the Parisian landmark but with a, pardon the expression, hip New York vibe. Like Taillevent, there is an unobtrusive swrill of staff who anticipate your every desire and appear to fulfill it as soon as you can think of it. This is not one of those places where you can never catch the eye of "your" server, because all of the people here are constantly on the lookout for any need they can detect at any table and they jump to fill it. No waiting. And then there is the Taillevent-quality food. The quality of the ingredients, the creativity of the combinations, the elegant simplicity of the presentation. And then there is Onyx and the wine list. No "Som" I have met in NYC has gone further out of the way to find the perfect pairing for our dishes, especially from a wine list as unusual and diverse as the one at Bridges. In short, you might have a hard time getting a reservation, but be patient, it will be totally worth it.

Kelsey K.

Yelp
Bridges was excellent!! From the bespoke service, to the beautiful ambiance, to the delicious cocktails, unique wine list and insanely good food - it was truly a singular dining experience. This is one of the most inventive and delicious menus I have seen in NYC in many years. Bravo to the Bridges team! Everyone must go before it's impossible to get a reservation!

leila r.

Yelp
Overall great experience. Place is a sweet spot in a kind of homely block. Food is interesting and delicious. Servers are courteous and leave you alone when it's clear you want space. It's loud in there, so kind of hard to have a quiet convo, but otherwise very highly recommend.
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