Flex Mussels - UES

Review summary

1. M

   Mariami

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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

   We had an amazing experience at flex mussels! We ordered the scampi, lobster roll, truffle fries and had brownie as a dessert. Our server Janelle was really sweet, nice and helpful. The restaurant is pretty crowded though and it’s very noisy inside, so we decided to sit outside. They do have heaters, but it wasn’t as warm as inside - so it’s up to you! I felt a little bit cold in the end. Overall, it was a nice experience and will be back to try the Diavolo mussels!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
2. L

   Linda

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I've been to Flex many times, but this was my first visit to 3rd Ave. Wonderful as ever. Prettier space and the mussels are as delicious (and generous) as ever. Our server gave very specific, helpful suggestions and managed to satisfy my very precise dining companion. I have to return for happy hour.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
3. j

   judy

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   New neighborhood restaurant. Crowded on a Sunday evening. Tables close together and hard to hear conversation. Food was interesting and flavorful.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
4. S

   Sachiko

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   It was moderately crowded in the late afternoon on Sunday. We were seated at the two people table which was quite small for the amount of food we ordered. Also we did not have any space to put away our bags and winter coats so ended up sitting directly on our own coat and having to keep our bag on our lap. The mussels and burger were good but lobster roll was very disappointing. It tasted bland. The customer service was not bad. More space should be given to travelers for stuff.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
5. E

   Ellen

   New York City

   16 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   Great for brunch! Beware of many families with their babies! Service is ok…nothing to rave about! Food could come warmer! Especially the Shelly eggs Benedict!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
6. R

   Rachael

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   Great service - every single person! Very appreciated & food was almost as good! The tuna tartare was recommended to us and it my favorite of what we ordered! It's a seafood based menu, a great spot for pescatarians. Only compliant was my cocktail. Highly recommend this place & glad I found it.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
7. H

   Heba

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated with a reservation.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
8. T

   Tuti

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

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

   Beautiful space with really great vibe and lighting. A bit disappointed by the food and drinks. Ordered a martini but the waiter had to come by twice to confirm how I wanted it and it still wasn’t very good. Had mussels and broccolini which were great but the branzino was a flop. The waiter said it was new on the menu…they should either change it or take it off. Over would come again but not be adventurous with the menu
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
9. R

   Rena

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

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

   The food and service at Baba was exceptional. The preparation was beautifully executed and service was attentive and professional. I wish that they were open for a longer time.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
10. A

    Anne

    New York City

    58 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

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

    we were VERY disappointed - i called the night before to confirm a table in a quiet area if possible and was advised we'd be taken care of and that our reservation time should be OK for that - we arrived and the noise level was deafening and it was elbow-to-elbow crowded - we were offered outside seating but it was freezing - so we accepted an inside table and i had to wear my jacket and mittens for the entire meal plus i couldn't have a conversation with the person i was with due to the noise level - we specifically selected this restaurant for it's mussels but there was no way i could take off my mittens to eat them -and being a rainy night we were not able to go wondering around looking for another place to dine - i understand some restaurants get very crowded but i called the night before and was not advised properly - their entire upstairs had an event going on which decreased the seating availability significantly and if i'd been told that when i called the night before i would definitely NOT have selected this restaurant- our waiter, Jack, was kind and understanding, but all the "managers" we were involved with about the misinformation we received the night before didn't offer us anything for the inconvenience or anything to accommodate us any better - i hesitate to return even tho we enjoyed the mussels in the past
    

    Is this helpful?

    Report