The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

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   Catherine

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had the most magical evening at Luke’s on Christmas Eve. Tables hadn’t turned when we arrived, but the chef sent us Prosecco while we waited then offered to set us up at a table in the bar. Felt almost like private dining. The bartender filled in beautifully and the food was exquisite. We had so much fun trying so many different dishes that time slipped away. The evening ended with the chef giving our daughter a Christmas present (one for each table). We will definitely go back!
   

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   Giuseppe

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great dinner Interesting cuisine Nice service Great version of porchetta
   

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   Giuseppe

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent experience Creative cuisine Best experience we have had in Connecticut
   

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   Phillip

   New York City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We arrived to our reservation to an empty host station. We were greeted a few minutes later with a complimentary glass of champagne. After that…we waited 10 mins before we were ushered to our table. The menu was separated into a few “courses” with each option ranging from $16-$80. Staff recommends that each course is for 2 people and that we order 2-3 items and entree. The food was almost amazing but came up short on every dish. We had scallop for the first dish. Perfectly cooked and great textures but incredibly rich for the first course. The entire dish was velvety and buttery but lacked seasoning. Next was the burrata. Again…well cooked and great use of texture. Unfortunately without guidance from the waitstaff, we were unsure if the accompanying blackberries were part of the dish or simply garnish. We decided it was garnish after crunching on blackberry seeds. Finally we ended up with the aged new york strip. Very well cooked and very juicy with a nice sear. Again, this lacked any discernrible seasoning. This dish was served with three ramicans. Without any direction from staff we believed these were sauces or condiments to be poured on top of the steak. Later we found that one was a parsnip mousseline and one was simply a boiled potato in a cream base. The mousseline was tasty and unexpected on its own (not great on top of the steak). The potato was tasteless and was the absolute biggest disappointment of the evening. We ended the meal with some complimentary desserts that included a lemon sorbet and some macrons. Each was flavorful and refreshing. Bottom line here was: The place is on the verge of being great. Great ambiance but inexperienced waitstaff. Each dish missed a key component, holding it back and making it overpriced for the experience. 2 people, 2 drinks, 3 selections $225 including tip.
   

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   Maggie

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

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

   We were happily surprised by the quality of the food. It was superb. I still remember the flavor of the yellow fin tuna with brown butter! Next time, we will do the chefs tasting with wine. Beautiful space, amazing food and very cool atmosphere!
   

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   Paula

   VIP

   Denver

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

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

   The food and Service is superb. Is my favorite restaurant in New Heaven. It always exceeds my expectations!!
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   Delicious food and great atmosphere! The best restaurant in New Haven!
   

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   Pua

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   We have been to this location several times, for several different good restaurants. We love the walls, the tiles on the floors, the ornamental ceilings. What set The Luke apart was the logic of the menu (everything shared among those at the table) and the food. We've enjoyed good food by others there before. But I don't remember spending a meal out just chewing and slowly tasting everything thoughtfully.
   

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   Cedric

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   Great service. Stellar food. Quirky and amazing waitress
   

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    Guy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

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

    Luke Brasserie is a stand out in the fine dining space. We opted for the three course lunch menu where you select two options and the chef selects the third. The precision of the cooking is otherworldly. Just one example--the white asparagus with truffle emulsion and piave cheese sprinkled on top was absolutely spectacular. Piave is similar to parmesan but more subtle, and that's the point--the combination with the truffle makes the dish just different enough to elicit a wow! New Haven has some nice spots with excellent food, but Luke is clearly aspiring to an entirely new level. Loved it!
    

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