Canlon's — Restaurant in New York

Stay far away from this place. Called in January to book for my daughter's shower in June, was told to come in and speak to the manager, when I get there the only person helping me is a 16 year old waitress. She told me I could leave a deposit and she'll write it in the book, and hands me 2 luncheon menus and told me that was the price. I felt uneasy so I did not book right away. I went back three other times because I liked the room but never got anyone but the waitresses to book the room and no contract. They told me that I could choose from one of the luncheon packages, even bereavement because it was a Saturday afternoon party. I gave a check, they wrote it in the book and I sent out my invites. I recommended this place to my sister that was having a party because the price was reasonable, when she called she was quoted a price $20 more than what I thought I was getting. I called the restaurant and again got a young person to speak to, I told them I was told that I was getting the price that was listed on the menus given to me, and they said no we can't do that. I then asked to speak to someone in charge, they put the owner on. The owner immediately had a hostile attitude and told me he would absolutely not do the price that I was quoted and no cake included either, I said I've been there 4 times and told the same thing every time I went there, he said who doesn't get a contract when their having a party? And I said I tried but you have children taking care of your party bookings. He then said to me, what do you want me to do about it? Very arrogantly like he could care less, I told him that I was not happy about this and he said then come in and get your money back, I told him I already sent out my invites and he said and I quote, "then you better zip your mouth or I won't help you" I was absolutely furious!!!!! I said how dare you speak to me that way, and he said and I quote, "I've been in business for 30 years, I don't need you". He then hung up on me. Being a mom and putting my daughter first I called back because I didn't want to ruin my daughter's shower, I was then given a price that he would agree to and I said I need that in writing and emailed to me, he said no. He then said and I quote "I'm a dinosaur and I don't do email, if you want a contract you will have to call and make an appointment with me and come down and get it." This is the same man that comes by and greets everyone with a smile and shakes everyone's hand when you go there. Don't be fooled by this arrogant jerk. Do not book any parties with this place, they are unreputable and insulting!!!!!!! I hope everyone that reads this...

Food was great. Place is not going for michelin star - they are going for homey comfort food in a neighborhood tavern setting and they nailed it. The service was absolutely excellent. Looks like a bunch of the employees (our waiter and the hostess at least) might have been Farrell high school students or recent graduates but they were as professional as any maitre d’ in the finest restaurants. Cordial, respectful, attentive, and helpful from beginning to end. Really great to see. Food was excellent too. The shrimp Wellington is top notch. Flaky buttery pastry encasing succulent shrimp and crab with a bisque sauce. It was absolutely magnificent. I will be back just for that. Crab stuffed sole was solid as well. The 29 dollar prefix is also a serious deal as it contains a lot of great options including the shrimp wellington. Not a presumptuous place at all which I liked. Definitely worth a visit if you are on the fence. I will...

I came to meet my mom for the Trump watch party for just a few minutes. I ordered a sangria, which I ordered red and got white. I was telling the waitress and she tried to grab the money out of my hand. Literally, GRAB IT. And told me I had an attitude because I explained I wanted red and not white. Please please get better waitress service. I would never come here and eat just because of how nasty the waitress was. Also, they were tipped $20 from my mom’s friend & they did not come check on my mother or her friends for hours. I used to waitress and never would I try to grab the money out of someone’s hand. That’s embarrassing. Also, they told me not to worry about the sangria, after they had an attitude & brought me the wrong sangria, I left the money on the table for the sangria anyways, just for the simple fact that I was going to pay for it. But their attitude was just...