eatMOSAIC

My wife and I recently ate at Mosaic in St. James after some recommendations from friends. I was a little bit hesitant because they really don’t operate in the way that traditional restaurants do, with menus. Instead, when you make your reservation, they get a sense of the kinds of things you like to eat and the things you may want to avoid, based on your tastes, allergies or just aversions to certain types of food. They use this knowledge to curate a 5 course meal for you. The reason this made me nervous was because I am the kind of person who always orders the same thing at restaurants, usually the steak. In other words I’m not really a risk taker when it comes to food, so it seemed to me that trusting my selection of food to people who are not me would be inherently risky. I’m happy to say that my fears were unfounded. This was the first time in my life when I felt like I wasn’t just having dinner, I was taking part in a tasting experience. First of all, all of the servers are themselves cooks, and therefore they are not only knowledgeable, but also noticeably passionate about what they serve you. Anthony Mazza, our server, took the time to explain the origins of each course as well as the logic of the flavor pairings. What we ended up with was not merely service but an education. Although I consider myself to be a competent home cook, this opened up a whole new world to me. Needless to say, each course was beyond delicious and I even said to my wife out loud that I’m so glad we didn’t go someplace where I could just order the steak. The other thing I was nervous about was the portion size. I am a big guy and eat a lot. I was afraid that the trope of the fancy restaurant that would intentionally serve undersized portions in an attempt to adhere to some idea of being gourmet would prove correct. Thankfully, nothing could be further from the truth. I was very full by the time we were done with dessert and my wife actually couldn’t quite finish hers, which is definitely a first! The next time I go I will do the wine pairing; I was regretting not doing it as I saw other tables around us enjoying that experience. Although definitely not a cheap night out, eating at Mosaic offers you an elevated experience that sets itself apart from the hundreds of restaurants we’ve eaten at that are merely good or even great. You get something fuller and richer, something in a category of its own, something you simply have to try.

An amazing restaurant! The food was incredible and the service was perfect! Johnathon the owner was very friendly and made us feel so comfortable eating at his restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant! Can’t wait to go again.

Wow, where to begin? This was an amazing experience and I cannot believe I've never been. It has to be one of the top restaurants I've ever been to. The drinks, superb. The food, outstanding! Flavor explosion. Five courses for $111. Totally worth it. Each meal is a big surprise. You tell them allergies and food issues beforehand so they are prepared and make sure you can eat all that is served! There was a constant rotation of wait staff serving you. It was a great experience. Go! It is worth the money. Tell 'em Barsnobs sent ya!

I absolutely adored this restaurant. 10/10.

One of my biggest pet peeves with restaurants is their bathrooms. Pleasantly surprised with the decor and cleanliness. I took pictures to share.
The staff was patient and helpful, on point with drink refills and everyone had a great additude/tone.
Officially one of my favorites in all of New York.

I judge my cooking based solely on how many different flavors I can pair with a protein. This chef is clearly winning on all aspects of this theory.

We tasted every aspect of a home garden in the early entrees , more hearty rich French style flavors toward the middle and American classics to finish. The desert had all the right tangy fruity hints with the sweets too.

Worth a try!! All staff were on their service game. Bartender was super nice too.

Def worth a detour!