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Vandal

Vandal

(Now Closed)
Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacSeptember 4, 2017
    The vibes here are so well done. Gorgeous murals from artists whose styles you'd recognize from work around NYC. Moody, dark, and delightful. Their oreo cheesecake is divine.
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 18, 2016
    From the heavy hitters that brought you Tao and Lavo, comes the latest slugger at the scene. Vandal is the newest clubstaurant with random menus and the big and silly vibe you know and love. Read more
  • Amanda W.
    Amanda WilliamsJune 10, 2016
    Trendy new hot spot didn't disappoint! Speakeasy florist entry, cool bar and great tapas plates with an Asian twist. Beet dish was delicious, mushroom pizza, tuna, sticky rice balls also very good.
  • Natalie W.heart icon on user image
    Natalie WalkerFebruary 28, 2016
    Beautiful funky decor w/multiple dining rooms & downstairs lounge. Res made 1 wk prior rec. A+ food! Delish drinks but pricey ($17). Sat nights are insanely packed. Make a separate res for lounge.
  • Samantha 💃 L.heart icon on user image
    Samantha 💃 LopezAugust 10, 2016
    100% Get the Wild Mushroom Street Pizza and Crispy Bao Buns! Also the ice cream shots & churro rings don't hurt. 🤗
  • Ariana V.heart icon on user image
    Ariana VoyerSeptember 26, 2016
    Wild mushroom pizza, grilled avocado salad and crispy bao buns lived up to the hype, but I also enjoyed their cocktails, knish reubens and sticky rice dumplings.
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ThompsonMarch 29, 2016
    Fun, trendy spot. Good food, good music, good art. Get lots of small plates, including: bao buns, heaven spot burger, mushroom pizza, and tartare. Skip the cacio e pepe and sea bass tacos.
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksNovember 11, 2016
    The art/ decor in this place is spectacular. Impressed with their bao buns and mushroom pizza. Not On menu but ask- chocolate muffin!!! Great service staff as well.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 16, 2016
    The Bitches say: A. One of the most inventive brunch menus we’ve seen, pulling from influences from all over the world. The food and drinks were well executed and the artistic ambiance was remarkable. Read more
  • Paula B.
    Paula BuzzoMay 22, 2017
    I love this place!! The staff is impeccable, the decoration is amazing and the food, delicious. Ask for the Tuna Tartare, is to die for...
  • Michael N.heart icon on user image
    Michael NataleMarch 9, 2017
    This place is totally great for an out of the ordinary, trendy (and expensive) night out. Especially with a big group. The mushroom pizza and eggplant dish are oddly some of the best offerings.
  • Mrs L.
    Mrs LFebruary 29, 2016
    I actually wore my vintage Nike Vandal kicks here for my bday dinner. I loved the ceviche and how it came with leche de tigre creme fraiche .
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 16, 2016
    Bitches Who Brunch's NYC Best Bites 2016 winner for Best Chicken & Waffles! This unique take on a classic brunch dish really stole the show. Read more
  • Zeba S.heart icon on user image
    Zeba SiddiqiApril 10, 2016
    Amazing place & decor. Do try Double dutch for cocktails, mushroom pizza, zatar bread, corn& vandal smores! Cappuccino too💯👍🏻
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019
    Trendy LES venue perfect for a special occasion. Expect dim lighting and loud music with tasty food. Don't forget an important photo opp with the pink bunny sculpture!
  • Monti B.heart icon on user image
    Monti BrayFebruary 14, 2016
    Grilled avocado and the arancini are amazing. Also a fan of the las palmitas if you like mezcal.
  • Jin M.heart icon on user image
    Jin MoonJune 5, 2016
    Every room has been designed by different artist. If you have the money, try 50 day aged tomahawk ribeye with cup of Moet rose. They make the experience AMAZING!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewJuly 8, 2016
    Very lively and trendy new LES spot correctly described as a "clubstaurant." Definitely try the bao buns and grilled avocado
  • Sara A.heart icon on user image
    Sara AljoJune 8, 2016
    Wild mushroom pizza is to die for, grilled avocado, and the paella. in love with the atmosphere.
  • Rewan P.heart icon on user image
    Rewan PartiJuly 13, 2016
    Definitely a trendy spot with beautiful decor. Get the wild mushroom pizza, bao buns and paella.
  • Ariel H.heart icon on user image
    Ariel HermanMay 27, 2017
    Tapas with an Asian street food flair. Delicious vegetarian options. After-dinner club downstairs has a speakeasy look and is a good place to go out.
  • Izi D.
    Izi DoenyasFebruary 22, 2019
    Every dish we ate was extraordinary. Not only super tasty but also designed and presented very good. The service also deserves credits.
  • ShyEats N.heart icon on user image
    ShyEats NYCMarch 21, 2018
    Shrimp tempura, nap bun and the s’mores dessert! Yum. Say no to cauliflower tacos though. Nice decor!
  • Nikhita M.heart icon on user image
    Nikhita MahtaniMay 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing food! Caesar pizza and sliders are the best. Great small plates concept from owners of Stanton Social and Beauty and Essex!
  • Tina H.heart icon on user image
    Tina HilllMarch 3, 2016
    Pretzel tartare is delish. Dessert must have is the vandal s'mores 🙊👏🏻. Paella was a little greasy but tasty. Tasty bourbon cocktails.
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 11, 2016
    LOVE this place. Recommend early and early in the week. Great job by all involved.
  • Big W.heart icon on user image
    Big WittMarch 2, 2017
    Had the jerk salmon with crispy eggplant as my side . Yes i said eggplant im not fan of it but the way they prepared it i could eat it ever day (pause)
  • Ibrahim S.heart icon on user image
    Ibrahim SulaimanAugust 8, 2019
    One of the best restaurant I’ve tried in New York. I would recommend the crispy bao buns & the wild mushroom pizza
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018
    Very similar to some of the other spots you would find the Meatpacking District or Beauty and Esssex on LES. Expect dim lighting and loud music.
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018
    Very similar to some of the other spots you would find the Meatpacking District or Beauty and Esssex on LES. Expect dim lighting and loud music.
  • Kevin L.heart icon on user image
    Kevin LillyJanuary 24, 2016
    The drinks and atmosphere were first rate... What can I say about the food? Chris Santos strikes again with a truly exquisite menu...
  • Eater
    EaterMarch 16, 2016
    This is a big, silly restaurant from a team that knows how to open big, silly restaurants. Read more
  • Sara M.heart icon on user image
    Sara MarshApril 14, 2016
    Amazing cocktails. My favorite was pushcart wars (had a jalapeño kick)
  • James U.heart icon on user image
    James UnderbergSeptember 13, 2016
    Great apps ! Fun venue - funky food - great vibe !!
  • Lou C.heart icon on user image
    Lou CarulliJanuary 4, 2018
    Very sexy hip place! Went for drinks but food looked great!
  • Lincoln C.heart icon on user image
    Lincoln ChinneryFebruary 21, 2016
    It's not for everyone. Tourists will enjoy it and most native New Yorkers will pass this place off as a fad.
  • Foxxy B.heart icon on user image
    Foxxy BOctober 18, 2016
    Adventurous & relatively good food, fun & new vibe, but all with a side of overpriced drinks & incredibly shit attitude from the hostesses.
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    Ahmad SOctober 15, 2017
    Good vibe , nice food, but overcrowded
  • Kt L.heart icon on user image
    Kt LacasseJuly 20, 2016
    Inventive menu. Some dishes were standouts, others were just ok. Highly recommend the steak and rice dish with the egg
  • Anyaheart icon on user image
    AnyaFebruary 6, 2016
    Very good red snapper appetizer 👍🏼
  • Amanda S.heart icon on user image
    Amanda SchneiderJune 16, 2016
    Red snapper tostada, Korean rice cakes, and fish tacos are not to be missed. Stick to the Las Palmitas cocktail, everything else is underwhelming.
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DornbushAugust 19, 2016
    Grab a drink, look at fun graffiti, get out. Want good street food? It's NYC - find it elsewhere. Practically same bizarre and disjointed menu from Beauty and Essex. No Bueno and not worth the $$$.
  • Anjaheart icon on user image
    AnjaMarch 23, 2016
    The food and artworks are just awesome!
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BJanuary 12, 2020
    Food was awesome, the place is cool. Music is very loud so if you're coming with someone, don't count on a meaningful conversation
  • Emily F.heart icon on user image
    Emily FamaMay 3, 2016
    Food, drinks, staff.. Lively, trendy.
  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LOctober 21, 2019
    Many things are portioned for 6. French onion soup dumplings were fantastic.
  • Hamilton F.heart icon on user image
    Really nice place and ambience. Love the whole concept.
  • justmushheart icon on user image
    justmushJuly 29, 2018
    Very vegan friendly. Don’t skip the tacos.
  • Tracy M.heart icon on user image
    Tracy MiscApril 22, 2018
    Good music, fun vibe and great for a party
  • Catarina S.heart icon on user image
    There are not vegan options but they accommodated my vegan dietary very well!
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