Allegory

Allegory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Patricia

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I went for my birthday and was very excited but the website allowed me to make a reservation at 11 when the staff mentioned over and over various staff members that the kitchen closes at 11:15 and we felt extremely rushed and unwelcome. When we first got there the first person we spoke to acted as if we were in the wrong having a reservation at that time and we had to talk to three different staff to even sit down. I was very upset because if they had called asked me to change it to earlier I would have I simply didn’t know. I thought 11 was a good brunch time and it was an available time to book. The sever kept rushing us and it ruined the time as I felt uncomfortable. I think the website should be fixed to not allow reservations at that time to avoid this in the future.
   

   AllegoryResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. First and foremost, we sincerely apologize that your birthday celebration did not meet your expectations. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to feel rushed, especially on such a special occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will be looking into it to ensure that future guests do not face a similar issue. It was never our intention to make you feel unwelcome, and we regret that our communication about the kitchen’s closing time was not handled more effectively. Your experience is valuable to us, and we will be addressing this with our team to improve both our reservation process and our guest interactions. Best, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   Jamie VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous meal! The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious especially the steak sandwich. Great selection of both mocktails and cocktails. It’s a great spot for a date or catching up with friends.
   

   AllegoryResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Jamie! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed your visit. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! I will be sharing your positive feedback with our team. Thank you, Felicia The MC Hotel Food & Beverage Manager
   

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   Marianne VIP

   New York City5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was ok. The drinks were ok. The service was ok.
   

   AllegoryResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Marianne. We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your feedback. Our restaurant is now under new management, and we’re making improvements to ensure a more consistent and welcoming experience. We’d love the chance to make it up to you—hope you’ll give us another try! Thank you, Felicia Food & Beverage Manager The MC Hotel
   

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   Meghan

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great experience over 2 days! Our server was very attentive and personable.
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Meghan! Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a great experience and that our server took good care of you. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   Jade VIP

   Atlantic City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It was nothing like how it was marketed. We asked to sit in what clearly seemed like the restaurant section, but were told it was closed off. However, they seated two other people there, which felt a bit rude and inconsistent. The overall vibe felt more like a hotel breakfast than the “brunch spot” it appeared to be online
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Jade, We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your feedback. Our restaurant is now under new management, and we’re making improvements to ensure a more consistent and welcoming experience. We’d love the chance to make it up to you—hope you’ll give us another try! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   David

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great location. Comfortable. Quiet. Food wasn’t great. My wagyu burger fell apart (partly because the bun was stale?) and was undercooked.
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hi David, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had a positive experience overall, but we’re sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always looking to improve, and your input helps us do that. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you on your next visit! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   Monica VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I visited Allegory for an early dinner with a friend, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The food lacked flavor and was overall very bland—we both ended up leaving most of our meals on the plate. The dessert tasted like a pre-made frozen product, which was really underwhelming. Service was another letdown. Our server was barely present throughout the meal, except when taking our orders and rushing us to decide on dinner faster than we would have liked. On top of that, service was slow, making the whole experience even less enjoyable. And our bill for a 2 persons dinner with drinks was over $200… it’s frustrating to pay that much for a dinner and not get to enjoy it. Sadly, given the lackluster food and poor service, I wouldn’t return or recommend this spot. There are far better dining options out there.
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Monica, We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your feedback. Our restaurant is now under new management, and we’re making improvements to ensure a more consistent and welcoming experience. We’d love the chance to make it up to you—hope you’ll give us another try! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   Margaret

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best service in New Jersey! These guys have the right attitude. Ambience simple but elegant. Location perfect. Drinks were not skimpy.
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Margaret!! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed your visit. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Amazing reviews like yours make our day. I will be sure to share your feedback with our staff! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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   Frank

   New Jersey2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This definitely is more of a hotel dining experience than a restaurant. Service was fine, food was good. Smaller setting with few tables for 4.
   

   AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Frank! Thank you for your overall positive review! The restaurant is now under new management, and we’re making big improvements to food quality, service, and ambience. I hope that next time we can give you an even better experience! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
   

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    john VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    The good part is the service team was friendly. The bad part is the food was inedible, took over an hour to arrive, and the restaurant still charged for the uneaten, wrongly prepared, and inedible food. Perhaps a bad day for the restaurant team, but a challenge to find a recommendation above 0 stars.
    

    AllegoryResponded 6 days ago

    Hi John, we’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your feedback. Our restaurant is now under new management, and we’re making improvements to ensure a more consistent and welcoming experience. We’d love the chance to make it up to you—hope you’ll give us another try! Sincerely, Felicia The MC Hotel Food and Beverage Manager
    

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