North 26 Bar & Restaurant

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   Haley

   Upstate NY1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Service was appalling. On valentines day, one should be able to sit back and enjoy their night but our experience was far from. Seemed like every other table was unhappy and were having similar experiences, as were others on Google reviews I read, unfortunately after the fact. We stayed at the adjoining hotel so this was a matter of convenience. Appetizers were served at the same time as the meal, with our sides arriving about 5-10 minutes after. Food was not really good at all, especially for the insane prices. After food was given by someone other than our server, no one ever returned to the table to check on things, refill drinks, etc. We wanted a round of drinks for about 30 minutes before giving up and then walking around the restaurant chasing down someone to give us our check. They added a 20% gratuity to the bill which was not listed anywhere on their paper printed menu that we saw. Makes sense as to why the service was so atrocious because they already knew they'd be making money regardless. Gross staff and food. Don't recommend. This is Boston, there are a thousand delicious options that deserve your hard-earned money.
   

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   Claire VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   We had a Valentine Day reservation and were seated quickly. A person took our drink order quickly (seemed like a bartender not a server), but when we ordered from the valentine pre-fixe menu, he seemed confused. Over an hour later, our simple appetizer arrived. It was good but nothing special. We explained that we been waiting for a long time and had a show to see at the Garden. the staff person said “I don’t know I will check.” We saw people order, eat, and leave while we continued to wait. After 90 minutes and still no dinners or information on when they would come out, we left. The restaurant was not full and seemed well staffed so no clue why we were never served. Our first Valentine’s Day date in 8 years and we ended up having to get pizza somewhere.
   

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   Luisa

   New York City3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   This was literally one of the worst dining experiences I've had in my entire life. There were 6 of us and I had made an early reservation (because we were going to a comedy show that night). Considering that it was a reservation for 5:15pm (even on Valentine's Day) I didn't think there would be too many other people. There were maybe 2 or 3 other customers when we got there, and they acted surprised when we arrived. Then they sat us at a table that might as well have been outside because the wind was just coming RIGHT through the windows. It took over 15 minutes to get an order of drinks. Then we ordered our food, which was just an absolute mess. We waited over an hour for some of the food, the apps were coming out with main dishes, we were brought multiple wrong dishes (the waiters were just bringing out mass amounts of food at the same times and putting it down hoping/guessing they were bringing it to the right table). Many of the dishes were cold. No one ever checked on us, asked us if we wanted more drinks, etc. They had a prix fixe menu with all items from their regular menu that they up-charged even more. We had stayed at the hotel attached to the restaurant before and had a really nice experience; however, both locations were absolute atrocities and I will never stay at the hotel nor frequent that restaurant again. Don't waste your time, money, or sanity. Find literally any other place to eat- or stay.
   

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   Matthias

   Greater Boston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 26 December 2024

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

   I made a reservation, got a confirmation but the restaurant was closed. Thank you for nothing.
   

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   Eva

   Greater Boston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

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

   The app made us reserve a table for 8 people, BUT when we arrived there the restaurant was closed!
   

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   Ron

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 12 December 2024

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

   Decent food. Value. But why is 20% already added to the bill and then the receipt asks if you want to add an additional tip. What?
   

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   Karen

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 5 December 2024

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

   A simple cafe or diner experience. We were the only patrons for lunch!! I was expecting a more upscale restaurant. The bar tender was our server and the service was poor. Food was not that great. Would not go again
   

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   Lisa VIP

   New York City53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 October 2024

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

   Accommodated our large party and provided excellent food and recommendations, and outstanding service.
   

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   Paula

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 29 September 2024

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

   Restaurant was nearly empty, but still took a long time to get our food. Food was not cooked as ordered, menu is small with few choices. Staff was kind, but did not manage to provide good service.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2024

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

    Great food and service. I was impressed with the experience and would recommend to others.
    

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