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The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse
Master Critic Review
The Dining Room at RH Guesthouse
8.4
Hidden inside RH Guesthouse, this live-fire dining room leans into Wagyu, rotisserie meats, and meticulously plated salads in a hushed, design-forward space. It’s a true splurge setting for C-suite or milestone lunches where environment and service matter as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-grilled Wagyu steak, Rotisserie chicken, Charcoal-grilled branzino
Scores:
Value: 6
Service: 9
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 9.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: A design-obsessed, live-fire dining room where high-touch service and showpiece proteins justify a serious spend.
Who should go: High-stakes meetings or VIP client entertaining
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early afternoon for maximum calm
What to order: Grilled Wagyu, rotisserie chicken, live-fire vegetables
Insider tip: Arrive a bit early to use the lounge-like common areas for pre-meeting conversation.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No dedicated valet; nearby paid garages on Little West 12th and Gansevoort, street parking scarce during business hours.
Dress code: Polished business casual—blazers, dresses, and elevated basics fit the room; avoid athleisure.
Noise level: Low to moderate—the hushed, design-forward space supports uninterrupted conversation.
Weekend wait: Not applicable for lunch focus, but evenings often require advance booking with limited walk-in capacity.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait with a reservation; walk-ins may face a short 5–15 minute pause depending on private events.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Moderate—salads, grilled vegetables, and occasional vegetable-driven starters, though mains skew protein-heavy.
Vegan options: Limited—some composed vegetable dishes can be modified, but offerings are not extensive.
Gluten-free options: Good selection—many live-fire meats and salads are naturally gluten-free; staff can guide safe modifications.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes—if you’re aiming for an elegant, quiet setting. The refined service and intimate layout make conversation easy, though the price point leans toward more serious occasions.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Occasionally—weekday lunches may accommodate walk-ins, but the small room and event use mean reservations are strongly recommended.
Is it kid-friendly? Not ideal. The space is tailored to adults, with no children’s menu and a subdued atmosphere better suited to business or special-occasion dining.
Best For
Better for: Design-driven ambiance, meticulous service, and premium live-fire proteins that create a high-impact business lunch setting.
Skip if: You want a faster, more casual lunch, broader vegan options, or a setting that feels less formal and more bustling.