Q: negative

A: If I could give it 0 I would. Is this place a crib for hooking? More midnight traffic than a 24 hour Dennys. Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Doors slamming, midnight knocking on the doors, loud music in the next room, and urine in the elevator. Should have checked yelp first.

Q: negative

A: I called to make reservations a week in advance for a birthday party of 15 and while I was told they didn't take reservations, the man I spoke with was very confident that they would be able to accommodate us. He said he would make a note of my party size, have a group of tables set aside, took my name, and we were good to go (or so I thought). I showed up at 6pm just like I was instructed (30 minutes earlier than the party time) and was greeted by a very unhelpful hostess. She said she was not informed of the party and couldn't seat us for 2 hours. TWO HOURS?!? She provided no additional suggestions or options and asked us to take a seat. I'll take my business and tips elsewhere, thanks.

Q: positive

A: A strong 4 stars! I came here most recently because I was wanting a place with a unique feel and wonderful ambiance for dinner before going to The Laundry Room for cocktails. I was looking for some continuity in feel between dinner and drinks and was entirely happy with the choice of The Barrymore! The atmosphere is exceptional. Old film reels line the ceiling in the main dining area and the surrounding aesthetics compliment with a feel from yesteryear. The food is consistently 4 star quality-- with the occasional 5 star standout and the less occasional 3 star encounter. The menu changes seasonally, but I've had a lot of love for the fish entrees and as a result haven't ventured too far from those options as a main course goes. More memorable though, have been some of the starters. Their Foie Gras used to come with peach gobbler and more recently it has been Pan Seared and accented with clementine confit and citrus jus. They do a good job of pairing it with fruits that enhance the natural flavors of the foie. The octopus has a beautiful texture and taste. Lobster Mac & Cheese isn't usually my favorite, but I liked sharing it here specifically because of the truffle essence and mascarpone-tallegio cream sauce. We enjoyed the Steak Tartare with pickled shimeji mushroom and quail egg. The mushrooms were a pleasant, rightfully earthy addition, but generally speaking wasn't as memorable as some of the other options. They also make quality drinks at The Barrymore. Their menu is dominated with white spirits and a good selection of gin, but I have had a couple real nice whiskey based drinks after talking to the bartender for a bit. While I would come in for the food, the setting has consistently been the impetus for my return visits...I am a sucker for nice ambiance though. Still, this isn't my choice for a romantic meal, just for special/memorable experiences.

Q: negative

A:
Over priced. The only cool part was the location of the restaurant. If the Olive Garden is the best Italian restaurant in your home town, then you will probably think this is the best place you have ever been too. If you do not want to deal with off the boat Italian servers who give you bad service and complain (right in front of you) when you give them a 20% tip, then go somewhere better.