Perry's

Review by magpie1112 on June 29, 2006

A few years ago Perry's sushi was tops on my hit list. However, nowdays it's so-so. Considering the prices and the quality reputation Perry's strives for, that's too bad. The gorgeous upper deck, filled with ivy-covered latticework and plenty of fresh air, hides a multitude of sins, including the lackluster waitstaff. Go here if you want to impress a date with a pretty location...as long as that person doesn't mind a prolonged wait for average food. Hey, that's where your dazzling conversation skills kick in, right?

Review by foodiegal on May 16, 2005

Had the sushi, just ok, not the freshest. The spider roll was particularly bad. The soft-shell crab was too fishy and tasted as if it sat around awhile. It's a little on the pricey side for sushi of this quality. The wait staff on the roofdeck was distracted, we had to ask a few times for water and appetizers that we'd ordered. They also charged us for the highest-grade toro which we didn't order instead of the mid-grade, but we chose to just pay it because it was such a hassle to get the wait staff's attention. Won't go again for the sushi.

Review by shrtsassycutiedc on August 24, 2004

We stumbled upon a fun alternative to the dry, ordinary Sunday brunch at Perry's! The food was great and as we enjoyed the quiet restuarant we knew something big was about to happen as the music suddenly got really loud and out came a larger than life Whitney Houston impersonater! This artist was trully memorable and made the brunch entertaining to say the least.

Review by desdemonamoor on May 24, 2004

We came for the divas in drag, but left dissapointed due to the huge bill. The buffet was hardly worth $22 per person, and they even charged $2 for each coffee (!). One waitress (actually, the ONLY female waitstaff) was very rude and when I asked her where the restrooms are, she merely stared for a moment and then pointed. The chocolate mousse was delicious, and the performance made the snobbery (almost) worth it.

Review by rebekah767 on May 4, 2004

Review by raporter on March 10, 2004

The sushi has improved markedly, where just a few months ago it was some of the most dreadful to be found in the area. But the real news here is that there is a menu of "American food" now, featuring the likes of bison, venison, quail, and slightly exotic vegetables like sorrel, hedgehog mushrooms, and baby turnips. The cooking is more careful -- meat ordered medium-rare actually was -- and the food is nicely presented. I had the shad roe, which is in season, but which wasn't the finest quality. It was fried too long and came out tough. But its bed of soft polenta and citrus-infused strands of sorrel was great.