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New York vegan restaurant in the neighborhood of Chelsea. Fine dining with menu featuring blossom pouch and black eyed pea cake, porcini crusted seitan filet, and pumpkin gnocci, and other gourmet vegan cuisine. Brunch is served on weekends. Chic elegant interior with a fireplace and antique-style banquette. Reservations recommended. Reported closed July 2020.
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187 9th Ave (at Midtown/Chelsea, Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10011
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140 Reviews
First Review by cassius
jfv_nyc
Points +92
Go for lunch - Edit
Crispy artichokes are my favorite thing on the menu. Lunch menu is better than dinner
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Wapothewhippet
Points +19
Very disappointed - Edit
After reading the outstanding reviews we were eager to try this place. Firstly, I do not know why it is called "upscale", I thought we would see a tablecloth... Maybe people call it upscale because it is no a sandwich-salad joint? But, probably because the bill is quite high.
Read moreThe service was good, there we cannot complain. We were there on January 1st as a couple. We took the chef assortment plate as a starter at 28$ or 29$: that was the biggest deception. The waiter had told us they did not have figs to go on top of the bruschetta on the plate, we asked if they had replaced them with something else and he said no. That plate was an assortment of different dry and tasteless bites for two, one was a base of tofu for some sort of humus on top (tofu plain from a block!). I never thought I would write this but...they reminded me of leftovers from a party that were microwaved the following day... Inconceivable for an "upscale" restaurant. I would never serve this to guests and it was 28$! The other plates were good, rigatoni ( but the crostinis with fennel ham were humid, not crusty) and the filled sweet potato was good, but not out of this world. We decided not to take any dessert. We are not chefs, we just cook a little, and there was nothing an average homecook could not make. We left disappointed.
P.S. we based our starter choice in the picture that was in happy cow... Look at our picture...see the difference: no sauce, no colors.... Was the cook sick and they had a substitute one? Well that mistake is unforgettable. That is a lack of respect for the customer.
Pros: Many choices
Cons: Too expensive, not that upscale, Not consistent with pictures
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KiwiVeggie
Points +33
Fantastic - Edit
The food and service is amazing!
Read moreCheck there instagram page Blossom NYC
Pros: Lots vegan options , I will return for sure
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Kyla
Points +48
One of the best - Edit
The best vegan restaurant I've been to so far. I had the French toast-really sweet and topped with fresh fruit. Highly recommended!
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chb-pbfp
Points +11153
High-end vegan cuisine - Edit
Good vegan restaurant, nice cosy place and lovely staff.
Read moreThis is more a higher-end vegan restaurant rather from the expensive side.
I had the Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, the Cape Cod Cakes of hiziki seaweed, tofu, and tartar sauce, the Risotto of shiitake, cremini, king trumpet mushrooms, arborio rice and miso-mustard cashew cream, and the Tiramisu.
Service is coming quite fast and if you want it slower, just tell them.
Overall a great experience!
Pros: High-end vegan cuisine, Nice place, Lovely staff
Cons: None
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Trinidad
Points +386
Cozy and elegant vegan in Chealsea - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurants in New York. Located in Chealsea close to the High Line and Chealsea Market. Great environment, friendly staff and delicious menu. Highly recommended!
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rosalindnyc
Points +529
Beautiful - Edit
Varied and elegant vegan. Beautiful ambiance. A great place to take omni friends to impress with vegan fare.
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Plantpowereddan
Points +312
Great atmosphere - Edit
Great atmosphere and good food. Highly recommend. But book.
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westchestervegan
Points +1133
Awesome Dining Experience - Edit
This place exceeded the expectations!! This was definitely on my list of places to try in NYC. I had tried two of this restaurant group’s fast food/take out locations and loved the food. This location is really cute and cozy. I definitely would recommend making a reservation as it gets busy even during the week. There are two small dining rooms. 1 on the street level and one upstairs. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food itself is amazing. We tried dishes from each section of the menu and shared. I went with my mom and son who are both non veg but, enjoy some vegan cuisine. They both loved what we ordered. We tried the chef’s sampler from the appetizers section, which had a nice variety of items and beautifully plated. We also tried the crispy artichokes from the appetizers. I seriously will crave those!! We also shared a large Caesar salad with Gardein chicken. So yummy. The lasagna was phenomenal!! For dessert we had the cheesecake and the chocolate ganache with peanut butter drizzle and vanilla ice cream. The cheesecake was awesome! The ganache was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. The ice cream was even good!! I look forward to coming back to this spot.
Read morePros: Great desserts , Creative options
Cons: Expensive but worth it
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anniemalsx
Points +156
Not even saved by the dessert. - Edit
The waitress was lovely , I can’t fault the service , but the food was not good at all. I’m a vegan from London , and I brought my mum as our treat night out as blossom is EXPENSIVE but I wish I hadn’t. We had the taster starter which was basically different vegetables deep fried , and some parts just inedible (can only recommend the ranch dip - that was INCREDIBLE). We then ordered the rigatoni and the risotto. The rigatoni was inedible , it was absolutely horrible and my mum couldn’t eat more than two bites. I tried but also no. Also , fennel jam crostini?! Horrible! As for my risotto , it was passable but I’ve had better risotto at non vegan places. For dessert I had the chocolate ganache which couldn’t be faulted , but my mum had the apple pie which was cold (weird but okay) , and also seemed to be undercooked. All in all , shocking for the price. I’m not sure how it gets such good reviews - we have far better restaurants in London , with much better food. I would not recommend - would have given 1 star if possible.
Read morePros: Cute atmosphere, Very good chocolate dessert, Customer service
Cons: Horribly overpriced, Average or below average food (sometimes inedible)
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Veganbogey
Points +99
Not sure what all the fuss is about - Edit
Squashed in the corner. Noisy and expensive. The waiting staff were so grumpy. We didn't think it was worth a tip. That made them even grumpier.
Read moreFood was nice enough.
Pros: Nice setting. Converted townhouse
Cons: Apathetic waiting staff., Expensive, even for NYC
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MichaelSwistara
Points +170
Probably my favorite vegan restaurant in NYC - Edit
Blossom may just be my favorite vegan restaurant in all of New York! It's definitely a little more upscale for a vegan place, so not the kind of cafe I would go to every week. They have a great vegan wine list, and a delicious menu of entrees. My personal favorite is the port seitan - it practically melts in your mouth
Read morePros: Port seitan, Mood, All the food
Cons: I suppose a little pricey
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Thesindelk
Points +125
Vegan Fine Dining - Edit
This place is worth the splurge. The staff is great, the ambiance is pleasant, and the food is delicious. I liked that they had options I haven’t seen anywhere else, like wasabi crusted tofu. We also had the seitan scallopini with truffle mashed potatoes. The flavors are subtle and classy, making it feel all that more special.
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770veg
Points +3980
a fine spot - Edit
Went here for a delightful brunch. Had the tofu Benedict which was amazing! Best I’ve had vegan or not. All the food was great, the presentation was wonderful, and the setting was delightful.
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z424544
Points +30
upscale deeeeelishhhh - Edit
From the starters to the salads to the mains, dessert and even the wine... everything was magnificently put together to excite the tastebuds. One of my top three in the U.S.
Read morePros: ambience, staff and location
Cons: none
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ElleMarie
Points +107
so many choices! - Edit
Loved this spot! An incredible selection makes decisions really difficult! Everything was delicious and the space is lovely.
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TonyaCuozzo
Points +86
cozy and delicious - Edit
Good selection on menu,
Read morePros: fully vegan, wine list
Cons: a lot of soy products
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hokusai77
Points +13599
One of my favourites in NYC - Edit
Blossom is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in New York. You can’t simply be disappointed with their dishes, in terms of portions, presentation, and flavour. I have tried many of their creations, which are simply outstanding. I have tried their Caesar salad with fake chicken bits, they Cape Cod cakes (wonderful!), and above all their main dishes which are huge, such as the Port wine seitan and the hickory barbecue tempeh. Their tiramisu is also very nice, sweet and fluffy, even though the coconut cream note is maybe too strong. But it’s something that can be forgiven! Just a final note: as it is not cheap, I would expect a more caring service, especially when you leave and nobody says thanks and goodbye. Maybe it’s not a habit in NY, but it would add the extra touch you would be expecting by such a place.
Read morePros: outstanding cuisine, large portions
Cons: I would expect staff to say goodbye when you leave
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TamaraLackey
Points +311
Consistently great - Edit
I eat here nearly every single time I travel to NYC, which is pretty often. Love their port wine seitan and ravioli, especially. Fantastic place to take friends for dinner.
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Mowade
Points +147
Beautiful, delicious, 5* food - Edit
A special restaurant.. the perfect place for a date, a quiet evening with friends, or a small celebration. Food was incredible. So lovely to find a vegan restaurant of this quality.
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SoniaR
Points +134
Soooo tasty! - Edit
I went there 3 times and going to go back there each time when Im in NY.
Read moreFood is extraordinary!
Sooo delicious.
Pricy but you know what you pay for.
Great choice to take sb on a date there :)
Pros: Delicious food
Cons: expensive
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stacy100
Points +366
Delicious but Pricey - Edit
The food here is delicious, but it is really pricey. It's a once a year event for me, unfortunately. I'd go more often if they made the prices more reasonable. I think restaurants charge a lot in NYC to help pay the rent, but they charge so much that the majority of the people who would go there can't afford it on a regular basis.
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JanetteO
Points +53
Fabulous vegan food - Edit
We visited Blossom last night after finding it through my Happy Cow App. What a delightful restaurant. Our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. He gave great recommendations. We started with the chefs tasting plate for two, it was a taste extravaganza, yum. I had the pine crusted eggplant dish for my main and couldn't have been happier. It was delicious.
Read moreMy chocolate dessert was also divine.
The restaurant was popular and had a buzzy atmosphere. We booked and did see people being turned away.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
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GloriaBila
Points +349
awesome spot - Edit
Delicious food and great options to choose from.
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dana5306
Points +48
Excellent NYC choice - Edit
Had a wonderful meal here. If you can only have one expensive vegan meal in NYC though, I would recommend Candle 79. However, this place is fantastic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2012-09-05
Pros: atmosphere, large menu, taste
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VegHeadNYC
Points +238
Vegan Fine Dining at its Best - Edit
Blossom is an upscale restaurant with beautiful ambiance and great service. The best table is the one in the secluded alcove by the window. My husband and I have been here for brunch and dinner and both were outstanding. The pasta and picatta are both excellent. For brunch we loved the French toast and country breakfast of tofu scramble and soy sausage. The prices at Blossom are high, so my husband and I go to Blossom on special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Blossom should definitely be on your bucket list.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-16
Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service
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hhawn
Points +21
The BEST!! - Edit
We had such a fabulous meal here that we made reservations for the next night. Exceptional service, food, ambiance, everything!! Don't miss the opportunity to visit this restaurant!
Read morePros: food, service, romantic
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