I went to a Batch with a group of about 10 people for my friend's birthday. We were looking for a place in relatively close proximity to the financial district since we were staying near by. Batch looked like a place that fit that criteria as well as didn't have crazy high prices for their offerings.
We were seated immediately (made a reservation!) and were greeted warmly by the server. I really liked the decor in Batch, if I could describe it, I'd say it was upscale casual with a sporty and comfortable vibe to it.
I ordered the ricotta gnocchi and a bunch of others from the table ordered the fried chicken burger. I wish there were more vegetarian options or possibilities for modifications. I asked the server to suggest some vegetarian alternatives and all she said was most of the salads are vegetarian and some apps as well as one main. That basically only left me with a choice of salad versus gnocchi. I chose gnocchi. I'm guessing we were a bit early for dinner (6pm reservation) because the restaurant wasn't too busy and the food came to the table pretty quickly.
The gnocchi was great! It came with a butternut squash sauce that was sweet and creamy and delicious. There was also a small salad on top that added some nice freshness to the overall heavy dish. My only issue is the portion size was pretty small. For the price I paid, I was hoping to get a few more gnocchi. I was mostly satisfied when I finished my food but a few more wouldn't have hurt. I also know others at the table felt the same way, the portions were smaller than they expected and they could've gone for a bit more food. I'm assuming this is expected for a restaurant at a location such as this one. We were checking the menu for desserts but it doesn't seem like Batch does desserts.
Tip: Try the fries! They're bigger than normal fries and fluffy on the inside, so good!
Not sure if I would return to Batch, considering the prices and portions, I I can find similar food elsewhere.