I want to like Georgio’s Country Grill. Before going for the first time, I had heard good things from friends who lived near by. And when I did end up going for the first time to catch up with a friend for lunch, I liked the laidback, non-pretentious atmosphere of the place. Like you’re eating out in…well the country. But I found the food to be a little more disappointing. For lunch, I had an open-faced grilled chicken and roasted peppers sandwich.
It comes with seasoned grilled chicken, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta bread. It looked great, sure. I think I feel like if I can make it at home, it takes a little bit of the fun out of the meal. The sandwich just didn’t have too much of a kick to qualify it as anything special. I thought maybe their brunch is where it’s really at…so I went back. And I think you know by now what I ordered…
I don’t know what it is about poached eggs on an english muffin, but I can’t help but order it almost every time. They served theirs over sautéed spinach, with scallions, dill, feta cheese oreganato and a generous serving of hollandaise sauce. The problem I had with my eggs was it veered too much to the salty side. I’m not sure if it was the sauce or what, but I’ve had better. Plus potatoes on the side were just too much for one girl to handle. My friend Asma ordered the Arizona omelette, and seemed to just be mildly satisfied (maybe because the eggs she cooks herself are BOMB).
Not pictured, but we also ordered a oreo shake (that would be my chocolate monster roommates’ doing). Oreo shakes are just never bad, but too heavy for brunch. I wouldn’t mind stopping in for just a shake on a normal day though.
Restaurant Info:
Georgio’s Country Grill
801 9th Avenue
at 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-977-1150
Midtown West
REPORT CARD
Meal: Brunch and lunch
Occasion: A casual lunch, and breakfast after a workout
Price: $$$
(Out of three stars)
Ambiance: **
Food: **
Service: **
Would I go back?: No, two times was more than enough for me.
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