The Wright

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About The Wright

A distinctive modern American menu created by David Bouley prot�g� Rodolfo Contreras emphasizes seasonal, local, & sustainable ingredients, appealing to the savvy palates of New Yorkers & discerning travelers from around the globe. The Wright combines an upscale atmosphere with a sleek, modern, & comfortable venue comprising 60 seats & a communal table where guests can enjoy a full-service menu. A casual, European-style bar that features small plates, paninis, & cocktails serves as a lively focal point of the space. The 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design has been awarded to Andre Kikoski Architect for its design of the Guggenheim's fine-dining restaurant the Wright. The James Beard Foundation Awards are among the highest honrs for food and beverage professionals working in America, and recognize superior achievement in categories ranging from Best Chef and Outstanding Restaurateur to Cookbook of the Year and Multimedia Food Feature.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: American, American, American
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for The Wright

food		“... Oh, and there is food, too--diners can sample small portions of market-driven dishes by executive chef and David Bouley protg Rodolfo Contreras including pan-seared Alaskan halibut (all of the restaurants seafood is sustainably sourced), Colorado lamb loin and more, with an available chefs tasting menu... “... It is quite pricey. The food is elegantly presented, in diminutive portions... “...Just stumbled into this place while visiting the Guggenheim. The restaurant is amazing looking and service is incredible... “...Such a dramatic change for the Guggenheim - and a great one at that. Parsnip Soup - unsexy as it sounds, is sheer vegetable velvet... “... Lunch. Very good service & precise food presentation...
ambiance		“...Fitting for a restaurant located inside one of Manhattans most famous museums, and named for the Guggenheim's revered architect Frank Lloyd Wright, The Wright is a wonder of design... “...If you're at the Guggenheim, this is a lovely place to get a meal. That said, it's expensive and the portions are small... “...Just had a wonderful lunch at The Wright. Girlfriend and I started with a couple nice, inventive cocktails... “...An unique experience. Highly recommend for restaurant week because is really the one of the best deal...
service		“...The Wright's major advantage is that it is in the Guggenheim. It is quite pricey...
value		“...Delicious food and,as it was a friend"s birthday, the waiter presented her dessert with a Happy Birthday written on the plate in chocolate!... “...This place is awesome!! My sister, mother and I stopped by after spending the afternoon in the Guggenheim, without expecting much. At first I was a lit... “...A gorgeous venue. Loved the whole experience here, from Happy Hour lounge with appetizers to our sit down meal...
restaurant		“... That said, it's expensive and the portions are small. It's just very hard to imagine any reason to eat at this restaurant unless you're in the museum... “... The olive loafs from the bread selection were great. Service/management was very attentive/ehthusiastic, exceptional for such a new restaurant... “... Highly recommend for restaurant week because is really the one of the best deal. For restaurant week menu, I picked the Warm Eggplant & Tuna Belly; Br...
menu		“...We went becaus. After reviewing the menu and checking out the few diners around us to see what they were having, we ordered only appetizers and dessert... “...Refined atmosphere, interesting space (it could double as a set for the Jetsons, or Woody Allen's Sleeper), excellent food and service. Really, all you... “... menu has the familiar & the less familiar which is great. The scent of my dessert & tea was like subtle aromatherapy! In the backroom tables are a lit...
lunch		“... Surrounding clientel was friendly and not obtrusive. Would love to try lunch or dinner at some other time... “... It opened for the 50th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright d. I came here for lunch on a Saturday to see what the Andre Kikoski space had to offer... “...Wk. lunch...