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    Bryant Park Cafe

    3.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Betsy S.

    I went here with a group because it is the casual side to Bryant Park Grille. They don't take reservations so make sure your group knows that. They also will only make two checks - so divide up how you see fit. We had a group of 5 and it was very noisy. So we had to move around quite a bit to hear one another. I ended up getting a turkey burger with lettuce and tomato (no bun) and I enjoyed it very much. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food whether it was beets or a burger or steak. Just make sure you don't come here when it is totally humid out. You won't be able to stand it! Our waiter messed upper checks which is why I am giving them a 3 star. It was a good thing I looked at the check and with that he came back and said he made a mistake. OK - anyway, it took a very long time for him to handle the checks (which seemed silly). There aren't many places around Grand Central that are casual so this was a good option. Located right next to Bryant Park and the NY Public Library. Good business in the summer.

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    Sometimes you need to give harsh ratings. The food is alright but nowhere near worth $18. The service is good. The cool part is that it's right next to the street and you can listen to the ambience of cars going by. Overall it's alright if you just need somewhere to eat but I wouldn't put it on the must eat list.

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    This bar is shit. The service is shit the people are shit and we left because the bartenders were shitty..

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    2 years ago

    Good location, but was sat for 15-20 minutes and nobody came around to serve us at all. Got up and left.

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    3 years ago

    Great location in NYC. Staff is attentive. Great service. Tacos are delicious and vegan sandwich os a delight. Enjoy

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    Local 42

    Local 42

    4.5
    (44 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Ok if you wanna ball on a budget and be in midtown come here! $9 for a freaking burger? Unheard of…read moreanywhere in the city unless you know a guy. The mozzarella sticks said 5 of them but we got four of them. They were good none the less. ::bathroom alert:: Very clean bathroom. I was very happy about this because I had just ate. There was tons of soap, it smelled nice in there. The beer and shot special under $10 in the city? Haven't seen that in awhile. The beers are super cheap here as well. They feel like old NY prices! Can't complain. They have four booths in the back maybe it was three. I did notice one of the hanging lights was from an 80s pizza hut joint. Letting you know now the paper towels for your face at the table felt like jail toliet paper, very rough. The bar doesn't have bar stools with backs! You either need to get one or two tables by their mini kitchen, very hot there not recommended for preimenopause or menopausal women or one of the booths. This is a great bar they played 60s music a lot. Heard some weird al too! Very random and fun place to be. The bartender was nice as well as security! Try the burger! Worth the $9!!

    We enjoy local bars ! And this bar was perfect for us to wind down with a couple of drinks…read more Great deals and not over crowded. Quick service. We are low key couple and enjoy supporting local businesses. They do offer food but we only wanted a couple of drinks. They have some booths available if you come w friends. So if you just need to wind down stop by local 42 for a drink or two!

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    Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.
    Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.
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    High Bar

    High Bar

    3.5
    (18 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Great experience overall ... with a decent view of the fireworks show.... Drinks were overpriced…read moreand the DJ's music was a bit too over the top. Not the place to bring someone who may forget who they came with lol . The service was mediocre at best.. and there were not enough seats inside to accommodate more of the crowd..

    This place has so much potential it's honestly a little offensive that it's not living up to it…read more Like... you walk in and you feel like something should be happening. The energy is right there, hovering, but it never actually lands. It's giving "almost iconic" but not quite--like a party that never fully starts. And that's what gets me. Because this bar could EASILY be that spot. The kind people plan their week around. Where are the themed nights? Where's the drama? The chaos? Give me a reason to come back on a random Wednesday. Do a city-event tie-in, a holiday takeover, literally anything that makes it feel alive instead of just... existing. Because right now it feels like a missed opportunity wearing a cute outfit. BUT--let's talk about the one thing they absolutely did not fumble: the view. The VIEW??? Insane. Genuinely stunning. The kind of view that makes you pause mid-sentence and remember you're in New York and not just spiraling in your own life choices. It's carrying the entire experience on its back, respectfully. So yeah. I'd come back... but mostly for the view and the potential. If they ever decide to actually do something with this space? It could be dangerous (in a good way). Until then, it's vibes... just not fully realized ones.

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    Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar

    Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar

    4.3
    (389 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Beautiful rooftop bar on the west side. It's dark and cozy inside; invites intimate conversation…read more The cocktail selection is great, a wide range of tart and tangy to sweet and smooth. The service at Dear Irving is top notch, they are reliable and quick. They understand the difference between providing privacy and providing assistance. Great date night spot.

    As I've said previously, I try to avoid midtown. It's congested and touristy and the restaurants…read moreare usually just not that great. But Irving on Hudson is an exception. The view is gorgeous and sweeping. The service is attentive and professional. The drinks are sophisticated. I ended up here because I saw a video about their gin and tonic. Sounds simple, but it's one of my favorite drinks, and I'm always looking for someone who can do it well. I ordered their "dear G&T" and it was a fruity, complex riff on my old favorite. I also got the foreign forage, "a bourbon smash with a mint zing." It was also a delicious take on a classic. They have several types of cocktails, all broken down by spirit and flavor profile. They also offer a lot of spirits made in New York State. They have cocktails with earthy notes, fruity notes, fancy martinis, and a section boasting limited edition and special spirits, if you're "feeling fancy" and wanna cough up 35 bucks instead of 20 or 25! They have a bar snacks menu (sliders, nuts, and the like). I had their thick cut fries and they were light, seasoned, and tasty. I couldn't stop eating them. Midtown or not, I highly recommend this spot, which also has a couple other locations, including Gramercy.

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