
Wildflower
Chelsea, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Wildflower is a strong Chelsea pick for cocktails, Modern New American comfort plates, and celebrations where the room matters. Choose it for birthdays, dates, or group dinners that need atmosphere and flexible seating; skip it if the priority is a formal tasting menu or award-led dining.
About Wildflower
Wildflower is a New York City restaurant serving Modern New American cuisine. The planning details are direct: Culinary Director Chef Edwin Rivera leads the kitchen, the listed price is $45 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.
For food planning, the clearest confirmed dishes are Whipped Feta, French Dip Poppers, Baked Gnocchi, and the Wildflower Burger Sandwich. Those details make Wildflower easiest to understand as a flexible Modern New American option rather than a venue to choose on the basis of awards, rankings, or a stated tasting-menu format.
A New York City room for a smart-casual Modern New American meal
The main reason to choose Wildflower is its fit for a direct New York City dinner or evening meal where the group wants familiar Modern New American cooking. The price signal of $45 per person gives hosts a useful baseline for planning without assuming a more elaborate format than the available information supports.
Because the confirmed details do not establish major awards, seating counts, private-room specifics, or a formal tasting-menu structure, it is best to judge Wildflower by the practical facts that are known: the cuisine, the culinary lead, the price point, the smart-casual dress code, and the named dishes.
Order around the confirmed signature dishes
The safest way to plan a meal at Wildflower is to focus on the dishes that are specifically verified. Whipped Feta, French Dip Poppers, Baked Gnocchi, and the Wildflower Burger Sandwich are the clearest anchors for a first visit.
Hours are listed for Monday through Wednesday from 4 PM to 1 AM, with the kitchen open until 11 PM. Based on those hours, this is an evening plan rather than a lunch recommendation. Smart casual is the right dress lane: polished enough for a New York City night out without requiring formal attire.
How to place it in a New York City plan
Use Wildflower when the decision is about a Modern New American meal in New York City at a listed $45 per person price point. For broader planning, Pearl’s city guides are better starting points than forcing this venue into every occasion: browse Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 505 W 23rd St A, New York, NY 10011
- Website
- wildflowernyc.com
- Phone
- (917) 508-0007
Venue details
Ambiance
A cozy, chic, and polished atmosphere with urban sophistication; guest reviews describe it as adorable inside, nice for fresh air on the patio, and a good setting for cocktails, brunch, and celebrations.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Whipped Feta
- French Dip Poppers
- Baked Gnocchi
- Wildflower Burger Sandwich
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- Getting there
- 505 W 23rd St A, New York, NY 10011
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Wildflower?
Wildflower is a Modern New American restaurant in New York City with a listed $45 per person price point. Culinary Director Chef Edwin Rivera leads the kitchen, and confirmed dishes include Whipped Feta, French Dip Poppers, Baked Gnocchi, and the Wildflower Burger Sandwich.
Is Wildflower good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if the occasion calls for a smart-casual Modern New American meal in New York City. The details support planning around the cuisine, the $45 per person price point, and the evening hours rather than around awards or a formal tasting-menu format.
What are Wildflower’s hours?
Wildflower’s hours are Monday through Wednesday from 4 PM to 1 AM, with the kitchen open until 11 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Wildflower?
Dinner is the better-supported choice based on the listed hours, since service is for Monday through Wednesday from 4 PM to 1 AM and the kitchen is open until 11 PM.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Wildflower?
Choose it for Modern New American dishes such as Whipped Feta, French Dip Poppers, Baked Gnocchi, and the Wildflower Burger Sandwich rather than for a confirmed tasting-menu experience.
Is Wildflower worth the price?
Wildflower is worth considering if a $45 per person Modern New American meal in New York City fits the plan. The clearest value case is for diners interested in the confirmed cuisine, culinary leadership, dress code, hours, and signature dishes.















