Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Alphabet City, New York

Vicki B. • April 28, 2019Eight seat, fixed seating, open kitchen tempura omakase with French-influenced appetizers and dessert. Great experience.

Ranu R. • August 23, 2014Great selection of beers on tap and cozy couches. Usually pretty mellow and relaxed vibe, never too crowded. Make sure you pick up a special bottle on your way out! Found Pumking recently.

Barbara J. • August 24, 2018Great happy hour wine and light bites!! Cute decor, and has four window seats. Good place for a date

Brittany A. • June 10, 2016The Pho #1 is juicy, spicy, and FANTASTIC. Don't forget your free pickle on the side.

Gizem K. • February 8, 2015Half chicken and rice with beans is great. Also try the roast pork!

Trae F. • January 8, 2017Try the Beast Toast on the brunch menu. The cocktails are spicy and delicious!

Dens • May 24, 2017I'm a fan. If you go for the pork biscuit (delicious, btw) make sure to throw an egg on it (more delicious!)

Taylor W. • July 23, 2019Dive bar version of flower shop. Very fun on the weekends - 70s disco vibe

Vinay A. • August 10, 2014Lattes are excellent. Great place to hangout with your laptop or book. Be warned there are no power plugs .

Habby B. • January 13, 2015Amazing food, phenomenal service. Try the Pizzetta del Bosco and Fresh Pappardelle.

Valentin G. • July 27, 2015A really cool sake bar where you can also grab a bite, good vibe here!

Chad H. • July 3, 2017chicken sandwich (grilled chicken, avocado, and lemon on toast) makes for a great breakfast or lunch

WillMcD • April 14, 2009prob the best coffee in the city. $$ but really good. get the americano

Olivia S. • October 26, 2016Some of the best fried chicken and mac and cheese I've had in New York. Happy hour is fried chicken and a beer for $5

Scy D. • January 22, 2020Recommend the bruxelles - very crispy - the quinoa arancini - insanely good - and scallops and octopus and donuts for dessert!

Anatoly R. • November 19, 2012The filet mignonette beef stroganoff is amazing!! Can't go wrong.

Amy L. • August 21, 2021The gigli is a must have and don’t miss out on the date cake! Drinks wise, their orange wines by the glass are fantastic.

Clara E. • April 12, 2022My arteries are crying but my heart is full. Just wanted to try the fried oreos for the joke at first but IT IS VERY GOOD 😂 Ray is super sweet as well!

Susan L. • January 14, 2016Highlights: tartare, chicken liver, lobster and rice. Plus a nice selection of reasonably priced wines!

Miguel B. • July 14, 2013Best grilled meat plate in town + interesting wine. Winner!

Masha I. • June 5, 2009get the oxtail pasta - it's amazing

Cesar R. • September 14, 2013Canned seafood? Yes please! The canned scallops are great! Pair with Riesling. Done.

David Z. • October 1, 2022$1 east coast / $2 west coast happy hour oysters! Get the shrimp buns too

Veena R. • August 30, 2011Try their Alchemist cocktails. Phenomenal. Also great place to rent for small events. My friends rent this place for networking events.

David R. • February 7, 2016Great spot and great drinks! Can get packed. Def try to snag a booth!

Zucchini R. • June 21, 2019Standouts were Banh It Ram (Crispy Mochi Dumplings) andBanh Khot (Turmeric Griddle Cakes) with mushroom and the tapioca coconut dessert. Also good was green papaya salad, ribs. Much more to try!

John S. • December 15, 2012IMHO, the best burger in NYC. Any of them will do...medium rare and delicious.

Brian S. • November 27, 2023Uncrowded early. Excellent drip and espresso coffee

Marcus S. • October 23, 2012great low key brunch. try the polenta with eggs and fennel.

Ben M. • October 1, 2018Very knowledgable staff that can tell you all about the different teams they have on the menu. You can have multiple infusions of the tea you get which makes it an incredible deal.