It's "slim pickings" for decent dining in Morningside Heights, and this "shabby-chic" American is "one of the better options" given its "solid" menu and "relaxed" service; while tabs are "budget-friendly", the view of St. John the Divine from its sidewalk seats is "priceless."
Bistro Ten 18 is a neighborhood American Bistro with a wide range of prices in its eclectic menu. The restaurant is jointly owned and managed by Carol Weissman and Craig Skiptunis, mother and son, who have created a friendly, warm atmosphere that is a magnet for frequent visits by neighborhood residents.
Clean, sophisticated lines create a sense of space in the small dining room and corner windows make it feel as large as the Cathedral across the street. Dark-stained, wooden tables evoke a monastic setting but the bar and the imaginative…
Get lost in the wine list, chill in the sedate atmo, and strap on the feedbag for upscale comfort food like Cobb salad, crab cakes, and warm pastrami on sourdough. Attentive but unobtrusive service great for anniversaries, low-key breakups. Views of the cathedral are simply divine. Although what's up with the cold, burnt coffee at brunch?