Hourglass Tavern - New York

On a street where virtually everthing is a food establishment (Restaurant Row), this is the most overlooked restaurant on the block possibly because you blink and you miss it as you go east on 46th Street from Ninth Avenue. It 's just off the corner, a tiny little hole in the wall that also includes an upstairs bar, the Betty Bar. I finally decided to try it after the Taste of Times Square festival last year speaking to someone eating there outside, he convinced me that it was a must to eat there. So I did. The food here is outstanding. I had the veal chop this time transcendent. My friend had the tuna tartare, or charred tuna she offered a bite and it was fantastic. The bread.... a round piece of eggy bread with a buttery crust that is irresistable. I asked what this bread was called. Bread! I don 't know if they make it or buy it, but it 's amazing. Our waitress stopped by perhaps just a little too often, and my friend found being called Milady many times to be a bit much. Still, the service was quite good. This was my third visit, and far from my last.

My daughter and I ate at the Hourglass Tavern on February 24th. We had their Prix Fixe dinner for $27 which included soup or salad, entree and dessert. I had the chicken soup which was delicious, with a variety of vegetables including mushrooms and greens. It had a rich broth and was very tasty. The homemade bread that was brought with the soup was wonderful. For the main course I had marinated chicken breast with broccoli and mashed potatoes. The whole plate was steaming when it arrived. Almost a whole head of broccoli, ample serving of homemade potatoes, and succulent chicken served with a mango sauce on the side. For dessert, there were two offerings tira misu and mango mousse. I had the tiramisu and it was delicious. Maria our server was warm and attentive. A very good pre theater dinner in a quiet serene location close to the theater district.

We had the best waiter who gave my wise guy husband a run for his money. Prompt service, attention to detail, humor, and great food. I’ve been dinning at the Hour Glass for over twenty five years and I always come back. Thank you for always being consistent and yummy.

Servers, appetizers and entrees were very good. Dessert was awful. The blueberry pie looked and tasted like a packaged Hostess fruit pie you got as a kid!

My second time there. Disappointed they didn’t have any specials this time but the food was great ! Priced very reasonably !