A few times a year, whether we stay for the weekend or just go up for the day, we splurge on a meal at the Marriott Marquis' restaurant, Revel and Rye. It is pricey. But it is convenient, offers a variety of classics and slightly elevated dishes. Sometimes, we stop by in the time between shows, usually eating at the bar. (For the record, their sandwiches are tasty and big!) But the last few times we've eaten there, we've gone for a late breakfast, opting for the all-you-can-eat-buffet.
Broadway Eats:
The Breakfast Buffet at the Marriott Marquis


THE MENU:
When you stop by during breakfast hours, there is an a la carte menu, or you can go for the buffet. If you can't decide what you want, or have a taste for a little bit of everything, the buffet is the way to go, since nearly everything on the buffet is on the a la carte menu. A lot of it is typical American breakfast items. There are two hot sides; one has scrambled eggs, a frittata, an egg whites dish, bacon, sausage, home fries with onions and peppers, and hot waffles with warm syrup (sometimes they also have French toast); the other side has "healthier" options such as turkey-based meats, vegetarian and vegan dishes. In between the "hot" sides, there is an extensive baked goods island - danishes, muffins, pastries and breads and bagels. Finally, there is a long back row with plentiful fresh fruits, hot oatmeal, cold cereals, and a large selection of milks and other breakfast beverages. The buffet also includes a variety of chilled juices, coffee, tea, iced teas.
The restaurant is on the 8th floor and is part of the hotel's expansive lobby. There are two areas - the bright open atrium, flooded with natural light and a variety of seating options, and the "under cover" area which is a darker, cozier place to eat. We usually get seated out in the open section, great for people watching and catching up on news and sports on the gigantic screen that overlooks the room. It's pretty nice there.
As I said, this is on the pricier side - the buffet is $42 per person. But when you consider that you can eat several plates of food, or just 20 slices of some of the best bacon I've ever had, it is a great deal. Consider this, too. A two egg breakfast with home fries, bacon OR sausage and toast is more than $20 alone, and does not include a beverage. If you want cereal, fresh fruit or a bagel, it's all a separate charge. For us, the biggest selling point (besides that bacon!) is that you can take your time, eat as much as you want, and the need for lunch is really unnecessary. I can tell you that on days we eat breakfast and lunch, we spend much more than $42 per person.
We have never had bad service here. The servers are attentive and friendly, quick to clear plates, and most importantly, rapid refills on drinks. The staff works together so well, you never need for anything long, either. The staff that maintains the buffet is excellent as well. I've yet to have a cold egg or waffle, and it is very clean. Nothing sits for too long between it being busy and consistently replenished.
There is also use of the fabulous Marriott bathrooms! IYKYK!
🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄 out of 5 spoons
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