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New American Restaurant and Steakhouse$$$$
Midtown East, New York
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"The Monkey Gland cocktail is a must."(4 Tips)
"old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink."(2 Tips)
"old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink."(2 Tips)
"sweet Southside Fizz."(2 Tips)
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Danyel SmithFebruary 3, 2016the oysters the popcorn the burger the chicken salad the cocktails the clubby atmosphere lived for all of it + service was great.
Upvoted Oct 20- EaterFebruary 19, 2013Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.Upvoted Nov 6
Ashley RoseMay 18, 2018Treat yourself to an evening of old school NYC. Start with cocktails, then oysters and steak tartare... and see where the night takes you!
Paula BuzzoJuly 18, 2023This place is fabulous. Amazing food and awesome attendance. Try their tenderloin steak tartare. As entrées, vodka rigatoni and layered white lasagna.- The Corcoran GroupMay 4, 2012A very “Mad Men”-esque watering hole – especially when you get a perfectly made Manhattan, an interesting Monkey Gland or a sweet Southside Fizz.
Tim SheySeptember 7, 2011A fun, faithful facsimile of gilded age Gotham, from the menu to the murals. Order the most old-school stuff on the menu and enjoy.
Casa DragonesAugust 1, 2013Join the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker, and Fred Astaire by visiting this Manhattan institution (Also look for those figures on the Edward Sorel three-paneled mural on the back wall)
Serious EatsApril 2, 2013The bar menu at this clubby New York institution underwent an overhaul and now features delicious small plates and a great burger.
Michelle C.April 9, 2012NY Foodie Reco: App: braised pork belly, crispy oyster & Hatch chile kimchee Dinner: Smoked fettucini, w/uni, Hackleback caviar & pickled shallot, Dessert: choc. mousse
Generally good food and drinks. The restaurant area is much nicer than the bar. Don't be fooled by the bar area and dismiss the food!
Esquire UKJanuary 10, 2013It’s the kind of place someone with a serious reverence for nostalgic style would imagine: in fact, it was reopened in 2009 by Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter and his wife Anna.
erik leeSeptember 13, 2013great atmosphere. food was good, not excellent. ran into Goldie hawn while at dinner. previous dinner Marc Jacobs was there. celebs like the vibe.
Margaret quigleyJanuary 18, 2011Wow. A slow Monday is worth a visit. Lots of great service. Flexibility w/ menu (I asked for 1/2 portin of a dinner SPECIAL. And they said YES. Lovely food as well
DipsologyJuly 31, 2012Something a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet: Chinatown Daiquiri with aged rum, muddled strawberries, ginger, honey, lime juice and sriracha
AndrewSeptember 5, 2013Great place for cocktails, dinner or both. Great place for a business cocktail gathering as well...
Autumn MoscaOctober 18, 2014OMG all I can say is "Bourbon Smash" ! Best Cocktail (a lil to pricey, but soooo good)
Tasting TableJune 20, 2012Stay for some late-night drinking and enjoy Julie Reiner's wonderful concoctions until 2am: Read more
Natalia QuinteroJune 14, 2012Gorgeous mid-town spot for lunch or dinner. Come here to feel like you're doing legit business deeds in the 1950s.
Adrienne SMarch 22, 2012Overpriced but good if you're on a corp Amex. The cote du boeuf was excellent. And the cocktails are solid. Feels kind of like you walked into a Mad Men episode. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Valerie BrownApril 3, 2012The old fashioned cocktail here is phenomenal, I cannot stop thinking about it. The burger is doused in mayo and did not rock my world
GourmetLiveNovember 4, 2010The tiered restaurant seems so much like the sophisticated New York of the wicked ’30s that you’ll look around to see if Nick and Nora Charles are at the next table, feeding one another witty lines.
Hannah DNovember 2, 2011It may seem pretentious but go in with an open mind and read some Hemingway first. The food is good but some minor details are missing. Atmosphere is why you go.
Angela StevensonSeptember 6, 2013Beijing peach is great! Jasmine tea -infused vodka, white peach puree,lime juice ;)
Jamie DumbillJuly 29, 2017Went for restaurant week summer 2017. We were underwhelmed by the food, the highlight was the tiramisu desert. Service was lackluster we seemed an inconvenience to our waiter. Wouldn't rush back
- Andrew KonomanyiJuly 26, 2016Andrew Konomanyi is a successful businessman who owns various ventures all around the world.
Bergdorf GoodmanOctober 3, 2011
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 308-2950
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