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    Bourbon and Branch

    4.3 (308 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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    Dirty martini
    Eric M.

    Visited on my way to see Lady Gaga at MSG, and this was the perfect spot! The interior is gorgeous with lots of gold and has a very mid-century modern feel that I absolutely love. The staff was very welcoming and just as excited as all the fans headed to the concert, who clearly made up the majority of the patrons. They offered custom cocktails themed for the concert, including my favorite, "Wine With A Smile"--a drink Lady Gaga herself loves, built on red wine, diet coke, and maraschino cherries. They also had a wonderful espresso martini, a bacon & fig old fashioned, and made a solid dirty martini. The slider stack was absolutely delicious and so filling that it ended up being the only food option we got. I will certainly be back when attending any event at MSG in the future!

    Bacon Old fashioned
    Chip P.

    Truly impressed with this nice, big spot that's a stones throw from MSG and Penn. I loved how the upstairs got so much natural light. The service was super helpful, brought us an extra chair. And the food was great. I had the fennel salad with salmon and the tuna tartare, both were great. The food quality felt a head above a lot of the other local fare. Highly recommend!

    Clint W.

    Stopped by Bourbon & Branch for brunch and had a fantastic experience. We were seated upstairs, which had a great atmosphere--comfortable, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing brunch. The food was excellent, with generous portions and great flavor across the board. The cocktails were just as impressive and paired perfectly with the meal. Service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

    JiHae L.

    I made a reservation at Bourbon and Branch knowing it would be a busy night because of the knicks playoff game. I specifically requested a table with a tv nearby. They were able to accommodate which was great. They gave us a table that was big enough to fit the group too. We were seated upstairs and there was a large private event happening. It was pretty loud for the first hour or two, but it quieted down after a few hours once the group left. One thing that kept frustrating me during the Knicks game was the sound. They had the sound on, but kept switching between game audio and music. Commit to a sound! We visited during happy hour so we got a few drinks. I ordered the summer sangria and I enjoyed it. Foodwise it was a bit of a hit or miss. I ordered the turkey burger that came with fries and didn't like it. The arugula and jam combo was a miss. I'd skip it next time. My friends ordered the fried risotto ball and avocado hummus both were interesting. The hummus had a bit of a kick. Combination wasnt anything that I ever had before. Overall a mixed experience. Good service and I liked where they sat us. The atmosphere and some of the food items could be improved upon.

    Lisa S.

    Walked in out of the scorching sun with 30 minutes to kill before I board the train. Greeted by a refreshing hostess and air conditioning I chose to sit at the bar. It was fully stocked in the retro modern decor. The bartender immediately sat a glass of cold water in front of me to my relief. I ordered red snapper fish tacos to go and a tequila sunrise. No more than 15 minutes later the order arrived and I left. It was on the train when I decided to peak at my order and to my dismay, I had 3 tiny tacos and an empty container for ??? Immediately disappointed I began to taste one and to my surprise it was a very tasty taco by itself. One star lost for the missing ingredient that probably would've made it a spectacular taco.

    Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger with truffle fries, salad & red snapper ceviche
    Garry B.

    Maybe the best burger I've had in 10 years. Maybe top 3 in my life. Service was great, all the food was great and place was clean and cool vibe. We went for lunch.

    Ahi tuna wrap and truffle fries
    Donyshia B.

    Girl dinner, girl dinner! This place is the perfect spot to grab a bite with the girls or coworkers after a long week. The food is consistently good in taste and freshness. I always grab the ahi tuna wrap, and it hits the spot every time. My friends ordered the red snapper tacos, which should have honestly come with a side of fries, and the chicken wings, which would be better if there were more dipping sauce options. Their drinks are good, and happy hour is until 7pm (not including N/A drinks). We did have a little blip about our reserved tables being set aside for another party, but that was sorted out quickly. Overall it's a nice spot where the food actually tastes good!

    Crab cake sandwich and what's left of mussels and an ice cold Fat Tire ale
    Michael S.

    1st the positives: Excellent service from Brenna K - she was very helpful and efficient and has a great attitude Positive- the soft shell crab sandwich was excellent and the chicken wrap was very good. Kudos on the French fries and tender Mussels in a spicy tomato bisque with crostini bread for dipping Negatives: entrees arrived at the table less than 10 minutes after we had started the mussels appetizer. Negatives: the music is super loud and most of it was disco which hardly suits a gastro pub. It made it impossible to hold a conversation at normal volume. Negatives- no heat and felt like the air conditioning was on and blowing

    Fredrika C.

    What an amazing restaurant and just a few steps away from Penn Station, super convenient! My girlfriends and I came here for an early dinner one Sunday. The place is absolutely beautiful and we had a nice view from the second floor. Brunch was just about finished so we only got to skim the menu before receiving dinner menus. At quick glance, I would likely come back for brunch. This desire was certainly reinforced once I got to taste my app and entree. I had an order of wings and a salad with fries. Yes, I finished it all and yes I was extremely hungry. Anyway, the wings had an excellent crunch and were seasoned well. The salad was flavorful, and I enjoyed the citrus notes of the blood orange. I do think if it was cut smaller or differently it would've had a greater impact on each bite of the salad. The salmon was cooked very nicely and also had excellent flavor. I can definitely see myself coming back here. My only hope is that the service will improve as it was occasionally slow, although the place was not crowded at all. We also encountered multiple servers as they had shift changes and breaks during our time.

    Window seats
    Lisa R.

    Just across the street from Madison Square Garden sits a bourbon bar you wouldn't expect to find in the middle of energetic NYC. Bourbon and Branch brings a touch of Southern refinement to all the city buzz. This place is a vibe with two bars, one on each floor. We chose to head upstairs for a better view of the city. My eyes brightened when I found the turquoise bar and mustard-colored stools. It struck me as warm, stylish, and inviting. See my short video! My husband came for the bourbon, and the selection did not disappoint. I, on the other hand, was perfectly happy with my mid-afternoon iced tea. We stopped in on a quiet weekday afternoon, and the sparse crowd made it an ideal place to relax. As someone who always appreciates a clean restroom, I was pleasantly surprised; I took it as a sign Bourbon and Branch is thoughtfully maintained. You can easily tell this spot transforms into a lively, packed space on event nights at MSG. Food is served as well in case you want to settle in for a drink or grab a bite before a show. Elevator available if you're not able to take the stairs.

    Calamari rings
    Tasha S.

    We stopped there for a quick dinner before departure from NYC. It is a sport bar atmosphere at the ground floor with high tables and regular restaurant salon an 2nd. Extremely attentive waiter welcomed us in ( helped with luggage) We had good margaritas on happy hour price, tasty crispy calamari, really flavorful truffle fries , crispy wings and B&B burger. The menu doesn't have a great variety of choices, but it can please different tastes. Was really good choice for us as a last stop in NYC. Will visit again and suggest to friends!

    Tamia L.

    Popping into NYC for a play and I needed a place near the theatre. Love the ambiance. High ceilings. Holiday decor but even without it, it's upscale bar vibes. The music was poppin and staff personable and attentive. I sat at the bar. Both bartenders acknowledged me. I asked for a menu but knew exactly what I needed and I was short on time. I promptly placed my order Slider Stack and Woodchuck Pineapple Cider. My time was dwindling down so I asked for my order to be go. It wasn't caught in time and was delivered to me. I was able to gawk and nibble on it before I packed it up to go. The sliders were cooked as I ordered - medium well, juicy and the fries tender and crispy. I loved the cider.

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    The food was outstanding, hamburger was cooked perfectly, and the bacon was thick crispy, and very tasty. Most times hamburgers are just plain, this hamburger tasted great. They must use top of the line beef. Service was outstanding, Our server was Cynthia and she's gotta be one of the best. We had some drinks that of course contained bourbon and they were not weak. They were made really well. The pictures will show you some of what we had just amazing. Atmosphere is loud, which is what you'd expect from a place like this, but not too bad. We'll be back. We went happy hour, and it was great prices

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    Great environment food is incredible and friendly service must go always fun and happy hour is busy so get there early

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    They accommodated a huge group of us and handled it all so well!! Great place for preshow at MSG!

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    Great spot right near the Garden. Had the slider app and they were delish. Nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. Nice happy hour.

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    Ask the Community - Bourbon and Branch

    Is this a family friendly restaurant?

    Yes

    Do they have TVs to watch NFL games?

    Several scattered around the establishment

    Is there a Friday happy hour?

    Yes,

    Does Bourbon and Branch have gluten free bread options?

    Hi Doug! We do not have any GF bread options available. However, we do have a few different choices to turn some of our dishes Gluten Free.… 

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 miMidtown West
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    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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    Finally got to try Monkey Bar and I definitely understand why reservations here can be hard to get…read more The whole restaurant has such a fun old-school NYC feel and it was packed when we went. We were running a little late getting there because of traffic, but they were really nice about it which I appreciated. We ordered a bunch of things for the table so we could try a little bit of everything. The monkey bread was probably my favorite and definitely worth ordering. We also got the steak which was cooked perfectly, along with pasta and a burger. There was a small mix-up with our order and they accidentally brought out an extra pasta, but our server fixed it right away and took care of it without us even having to ask. Service throughout dinner was honestly great. We also tried a couple drinks and ended up staying for a while because we liked the atmosphere so much. It's definitely more of a special dinner spot than somewhere I'd casually stop into, but between the food, service and overall vibe I'd happily come back. Such a good dinner in NYC!

    My friend got a reservation here and we had a great experience. One thing to note is they have an…read moreanswering system and my group was starting to call to add one more to the reservation and ended up realizing we needed to leave a message. I was called back and the person who called me was very nice and was happy to make this change for us. Overall, the vibes of the restaurant were great I can totally see why it's hard to get a resy here! Service was excellent. First of all we were a bit late due to traffic and weather but the staff was really understanding! Next, our waiter accidentally put in 2 pastas instead of a burger we ordered but had that fixed immediately and took it off our tab which was a super nice surprise. We got a couple things to share and everything was delicious! The monkey bread was totally worth the hype! Steak was cooked perfectly and the pasta was delicious. Also got a couple drinks! Would totally come back here again.

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