By now a "TriBeCa standard", Jimmy Bradley's "time-honored favorite" keeps on keeping on with "excellent" New Americana, "welcoming" service and "comfortable" quarters filled with the "buzz of regulars"; while not cheap, it's so "relaxing" that the tabs seem incidental to the "consistently reliable" experience.
It's been more than a decade since Jimmy Bradley opened the Harrison, following his success with the Red Cat in Chelsea, but it's still a quintessential neighborhood eatery. The warm, woody room serves as a relaxed backdrop for the seasonal American food, like English-cut lamb loin with baby carrots and fennel, and malt-vinegar mayo. Desserts, including an ice cream-brownie sandwich with...
The Harrison Restaurant Review:
The Harrison's dining room has an unassuming charm, maintained to a neighborly polish with creamy walls, dark wood, a walnut bar and flattering lighting. The decibel level, at least on a weeknight, lends itself to conversation. The cooking is in the modern American style, taking full advantage of the seasonal offerings. There are happy little ideas like biscuits and gravy studded with scallions...
The essence of Tribeca grandeur, you half expect Tyrone Power to waltz in and casually order a martini. New England meets Italy, feels older than it appears. Seductively beautiful space defined by dark wood, a long bar, soft lighting, and gleaming white tablecloths. Revamped kitchen under Amanda Freitag delivers edible elegance—Arctic char with black trumpets, pink grapefruit, and salsify.