Untitled

Ugh. What happened to this place? We had a very pleasant dining experience here some time ago so we decided to come back for brunch on Saturday only to find that the quality has slid downhill.

We ordered the Reuben and the grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese came out almost cold, which was a disappointment. Service was pretty slow as well, at one point we looked around as we wanted to order other stuff from the menu and there wasn't anybody from the waitstaff on the floor, which was pretty bizarre. It also took an eternity to run thru the process of getting/receiving/paying the bill. Not sure if this place warrants a return trip.

Danny Meyer seems to be starting to monopolize on the museum dining market. Of course I can't really complain since I'm happy with his MoMA restaurants. Since I was at The Whitney where I am a member I decided to try out Untitled. I played it safe by ordering a burger.
While not the most health conscious choice it certainly was very satisfying. (I was later shamed by my mother who saw my instagram post. Follow me at @ad454 :-). I'm assuming the beef is some nice grass-fed variety of Pat La Frieda. Afterwards, i was so full I literally had no room in my stomach for anything else and decided to burn off the calories in the museum. Can't wait to go back and try their other offerings. The service was really helpful and attentive. Just how I like it.

After spending an hour freezing in Central Park, we pretty much wanted to get to a warm place for a quick bite ASAP. So Untitled fit the number one criteria of being "right there".

The restaurant is accessed by telling the security you're going to restaurant, then walking down the stairs on the right. Saturday mid afternoon proved to be a busy time and my party of six was told it would be a 20 minutes. No probs, that gave us time to sit on heaters and thaw out. We saw some odd seating choices but whatever, we're thawing. When we finally get seated on the stained, already threadbare in places bench, we were greeted promptly. Our actual waiter was fine. The kitchen is so......... very......... slow......

Lizi C. on receiving a stale role on the side of the kale salad- I thought it was meant to be a fancy something but mine was also stale. bleh. Kale was good though ($15 salad). The pumpkin apple soup bowl ($7) was really tasty. The food was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here again.

Brunch review: I was disappointed: the service and the details were not anywhere near the standards I have come to expect from USHG restaurants. For example, I had a sticky bun served to me on a coffee saucer, which was not only a coffee saucer!, but also far too small for the pastry. This wasn't a big problem, but it is emblamatic of the attentiveness of the staff we experienced, which was not good. For example, I watched our coffee sit at the bar so long before someone brought it to the table that I almost went to get it myself.

Food prep was not a lot better, omlettes were bland, and my neice had toast, which was just bread, in other words, not toasted. We were also disappointed that the "preserves" served with the toast was apple sauce; not apple butter, which I would have been fine with. I get that this may be a seasonal choice, but isn't the whole point of preserves that they are out of season, but "preserved"?

I did like the spartan and open space, and my bun from Bien Cut was outstanding!!!, but clearly the experience overall wasn't great.

great food well priced... the service is touch and go. If the manager is there then the staff is on point... if she is not there then i hope you have time.

anyway i keep going back because the food is always great

The guacamole and oat bread made my sandwich. Yes, brunch menu. Technically it was turkey with guac, but deli meat turkey. So much sodium. For a $14 sandwich, I didn't expect deli meat. Also whomever provides their pickles is awesome. The pair I got (although on the dilapitated and stingy side), were full of sugar and heat. A very nice combination.

Had I my wits about me, it would have been a salad with a slice of that fantastic oat bread and poached egg. During brunch you can get an egg with anything for $1.50. I just thought, "ooh, guac!" Hence the sandwich.

The restaurant is above decent for a museum eatery. The menu is varied and the ingredients are somewhat local, if not regional. The space is open and unobtrusive. It's also a bit austere, but welcoming. It was about two lamb tail shakes shy of warm.

I felt snubbed at first. The hostess said she could seat me at the bar; I wanted a two spot in the hub of tables, so I could people watch and look at the sculpture on the patio. When I was sat at the bar, I changed my mind. I dined with a nice cast of characters. Locals and tourists. I think a museum employee or regular sat next to me (there was a sense of familiarity between he and the waitstaff), next to him was an older gentleman who ordered a soup and gave his waitress a napkin drawing. Then there was the couple on the other side who just ordered coffee in order to recharge and schedule review.

Overall the service was pleasant and not overbearing. Sitting at the bar affords you the opportunity to get immediate service if needed, but if you just want to collect yourself and slowly eat your sandwich and sip on your tea, you can do that too.

Keep in mind, if you don't want to see anything at The Whitney, you can get to Untitled without paying admittance fee. It's a perfect museum mile restaurant or refresher spot.

Unfortunately I can't give this place higher than 1 star. While the service was lackluster, the 1 star is actually for the quality of the food here.

I ordered a $17 bacon blue cheese burger that came with a side of home fries. Lets start with the home fries - it's literally two small red potatoes cut into fourths each. They put just enough cajun seasoning to give it a red hue but leaves it without flavor.

The burger was drier than sand and didn't have any flavor beyond the blue cheese, but it overwhelmed everything. The meat wasn't seasoned at all and I had to grab the salt + pepper to do it myself.

I paid $17 for a burger that had less seasoning/flavor than a McDonalds burger. Let that sink in for a second.

This review is for brunch/lunch. Each time I have visited, the service has been great.

If I'm on the Upper East side, Untitled is my choice for breakfast/lunch. Everything I've tried has been super delicious. On to the specifics...

Huckleberry buttermilk pancakes- these are some of the best pancakes I've ever had! They are fluffy with a little bit of tang from the buttermilk. The huckleberry topping is outrageously good.
Bacon and cheese home fries- when feeling indulgent, this is a great choice. The potatoes are a little bit crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, the bacon is salty and yummy and the cheese is gooey.
Pimento cheeseburger on pumpernickel- this is a unique burger...if you enjoy pimento cheese try this one! The cheese is very creamy and salty and the burger is juicy.
Chocolate milkshake- a solid shake, nice and thick, diner style

Untitled reminds me of a diner, just a tad more upscale and refined. A great choice for late breakfast or lunch, when it is less crowded!

Well, we all know restauranteur Danny Meyer knows what he's doing. Untitled goes beyond the expectations for a museum cafe. Although the look isn't new, it feels contemporary -baked goods line the bar and specials are written in chalk behind it.

For breakfast/brunch get:
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough-from Scratchbread with a side of cheesy grits (to see photos go to my profile and click on my blog website)

The crowd ranges from old Upper East Siders looking for a casual, hearty breakfast to museum go-ers of all ages. Ingredients are locally-sourced and you'll be impressed by the homemade marmalade they serve to each table at breakfast. Service is efficient and fast. Don't be fooled by the paper menus and affordable prices...this place has it all figured out and tastes expensive!

*Make a Sunday morning of it and knock out the museum and restaurant in one visit.

Recently decided to branch out and try this place for brunch. The setting in the basement of the whitney scream brooklyn but it is on the UES.


For food, I had the pancakes which were on the done/crispy side and had a nice flavor. My wife had the omelette which was tasty and filled with fresh ingredients. She had the grits on the side which were a nice northeast take on a southern classic.

We had no issues with service and the coffee was good. Did not try any alcohol, so cant comment there.