ZipPicks Awards
Best American in Garment District
Best Breakfast in Garment District
Best Brunch in Garment District
Best Romantic Restaurants in Garment District
Best Trendy Restaurants in Garment District
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Garment District
Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Garment District
Best Restaurants With Private Dining Rooms in Garment District
Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Garment District
Master Critic Review
Parker & Quinn
8.3
A polished New American brasserie inside the Refinery Hotel that’s built for Midtown utility: strong brunch energy, a reliable bar, and a dinner menu that plays classic favorites with modern restraint. The kitchen’s best lane is roast-and-pan comfort—well-executed proteins, satisfying pastas, and a room that makes business meals feel less fluorescent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brick Chicken, House-made Fresh Pasta, Branzino Fillet
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: A hotel-brasserie that delivers dependable New American classics all day.
Who should go: Brunch crews and Midtown work lunches.
When to visit: Weekend brunch or early dinner before theater.
What to order: Brick chicken, fresh pasta, branzino fillet.
Insider tip: Ask for bar seating for faster pacing at peak.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No on-site valet; multiple paid garages within 1–2 blocks. Street parking is limited and unreliable, especially after 6pm.
Dress code: Smart casual to business casual. Jeans are fine if styled well; many guests lean polished due to hotel and theater traffic.
Noise level: Moderate. Lively during brunch and peak dinner, but still workable for conversation, especially in the main dining room.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation, shorter if you’re flexible with bar seating.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait before noon; light waits possible from 12:15–1:30pm.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – several vegetable-forward pastas, salads, and sides can form a full meal.
Vegan options: Limited – possible with modifications, but not a dedicated strength.
Gluten-free options: Yes – select mains and salads work gluten-free; staff is generally accommodating.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes. The room feels polished but not stiff, the menu is approachable, and the noise level supports conversation without feeling flat.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Often yes during off-peak hours. For weekend brunch or pre-theater dinner, expect a wait unless you arrive early or take bar seating.
Is it kid-friendly? Best for older kids. There’s no kids menu, but straightforward pastas and proteins work if children are comfortable in a hotel-brasserie setting.
Best For
Better for: Reliable Midtown dining that works equally well for business lunches, brunch plans, and casual date nights, with a more relaxed feel than destination fine dining.
Skip if: You’re looking for bold, experimental cooking or a quiet, intimate dining room—this is more polished utility than culinary theater.