Thanks Katey for having me over at this in-person Yelp event. It makes me miss the time when there was an in-person event like every week or so pre-COVID. This particular event included small bites and two complementary drinks (or you really smoozed the bartender and she hooked you up). Although they specifically mentioned don't expect to make a dinner out of this, I was able to fill up my stomach to make it into a meal (without sliders as those kept running out every time I went up). Oh well. I enjoyed the new people I met along the way (hope to see them again at other events) and hopefully we will see more in person events going forward. read more

Haven't been to a in person restaurant event in awhile so this was a real treat! Thank you Katey and STK! The event was on the outdoor patio with the food/cocktails on the side of the patio area with a few cocktail tables set up. We lucked out with the weather it wasn't too hot and not rainy. The tables were set up with fun yelp summer swag like fans, sunglasses, and keychains. Foodwise there was large cocktail shrimp, truffle fries, mini tuna tacos, burgers, tater tots, beef quesadilla?, burger. We were given two drink tickets and they had some of their signature cocktails. My favorite item was the truffle fries they were crispy with a nice subtle truffle oil. Unfortunately, the food ran out real fast in the beginning and the area with food wasn't really staffed which saw people just waiting. Decided to just grab a cocktail while the food was being refilled and had the cucumber cocktail that was a nice light summer drink. Would have been nice to have either waters at the labels or at the bar area as after a 30 minute walk, food, and drinks, I was definitely thirsty and a mocktail option as there were a lot of people at my table that didn't drink. Didn't get a burger the first time, but everyone at my table did and it was quite pink for them. Tried the line a second time and was able to grab one of the few items left i.e. the burger - which my version was very well done, but I prefer a medium rare, so that was my least favorite item and the bun was a bit too overpowering. I enjoyed all of the other appetizers. The event was initially meant to be cocktail style inside but stk had it moved outside, I think the cocktail style might have worked better to mingle and be in the vicinity of the food/cocktail areas. Think having those two areas separated ended up seeing staff refill the food towards the end of the event, which was too late and I doubt many people noticed. Overall, it was a fun event that I was grateful to attend! Thank you read more

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Really enjoyed this Yelp Elite event at STK! It was held on a weekday evening, and the weather was beautiful, so the event took place on the outdoor patio, which made for a great atmosphere. There were tables set up with fun Yelp-branded swag, along with a buffet and a selection of cocktails and wine. I started with a variety of appetizers, including the tuna tacos, truffle fries, a fried potato ball, a beef quesadilla, and a beef slider. Everything was flavorful, and it was nice to sample several of STK's appetizers. I also had the watermelon tequila cocktail, which was refreshing and perfect for a warm summer evening. One of the best parts of the event was relaxing outside, enjoying the beautiful weather, and getting to meet and chat with other Yelp Elites. It was a fun, well-organized evening with great food, tasty drinks, and excellent company. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the event. Thank you to STK and Yelp for putting together such a wonderful evening! read more

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Perfect summer weather deserves Al fresco dining. STK has a fantastic courtyard. It's recessed far away from the 6th Ave. traffic so it's quite peaceful. I prepared my back of a standing-only event but there was lots of seating. I also expected to leave hungry but there were some hefty sliders and two were plenty. The potato croquettes were really good as well. STK did a great job with the cocktails. They all were on the sweet side but the watermelon one had a really nice spice to balance it. The cucumber one was my favorite. Nice and refreshing. The STK staff were friendly and attentive. I wish I had gone inside to see if the photos do it justice. But it was too beautiful outside to go indoors. Thanks Katey for a fantastic event and great swag! The Yelp fan will be getting lots of use. read more

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We absolutely lucked out with a perfect NYC summer night to have an outdoors Yelp Elite event! STK's patio area was a perfect setting for the medium sized Yelp crowd who gathered here. As it was crazy crowded inside, Katey, her crew, and the STK gang made the switch to have our party al fresco. Terrific decision as there was a cool breeze, low humidity, and a clear cooler evening compared to recent horrible weather. Tables were decorated with fun Yelp branded swag to take home - mini battery powered fans, matchbooks, sunglasses, keychains. Areas with tables, chairs, and high tops. An assortment of cocktails, wine, and beer were available and we were given drink tickets when checking in. Two per person but lets say they were very generous above that if you stuck around. For eats they had trays of delicious tuna poke mini tacos, huge shrimps, tomato & cheese skewers, jumbo soft tater tots, wagyu beef sliders, truffle fries, beef egg rolls, all yummy! The initial rush to the food wiped out some things quickly but if you were patient they replenished the trays. More than enough food for all. Food, drinks, service, fun conversation, and awesome chill vibe made this a wonderful way to spend a Thurs night. Big props to the nice staff and management at STK for hosting us, and to CM Katey and the Yelp crew for setting this up. Had a really nice time chatting with some OG Yelpers and meeting some new friends. read more

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I'm always a big fan of mingling Yelp events as it's so fun to get to know other foodies in the area, so I had a blast at this event! The outdoor event at STK was held during amazing weather and there was abundant food and drinks. Although I didn't try the drinks, from everyone that I heard from, they were really good. There were a good amount of food options here: from shrimp cocktail and tuna tartare tacos to sliders and fries to tater tots and short rib wraps. Favorite of the night were their short rib wraps but everything was so delicious. I loved how there were both high tables to connect with others as well as tables for sitting. Everyone was so social, inviting, and friendly--it was genuinely so fun to get to know one another and (of course) chat about the best food spots in the city. I also loved the Yelp merch that was given out at this events--I will definitely be using their cute fan in this sweltering summer weather. Thank you so much Katey and the rest of the Yelp team(!!) for organizing this event as always. read more

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STK Midtown welcomed us in to their doors --- well, almost...for this event, we had a section on their outside patio. Lucky for us, it was a beautiful, breezy day and the inside space was crowded and very lively for a Thursday post-work happy hour. So even though many of us technically never made it inside, we got to experience many of STK Midtowns bites and drinks AND be able to hear each other speak: Drinks included: - Spiced Watermelon - Cucumber Stiletto - Strawberry Cobbler along with a selection of wine. Each of us were allotted two complimentary drink tickets to try any of the options we'd like. I tried the Spiced Watermelon as I'm more of a tequila person, and also the Cucumber Stiletto. While both were tasty, all of the drinks were on the sweeter side. Bites included: - Tuna Tartare Mini-Tacos - Lil' BRGS - Braised Short Rib Quesadilla - Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail - Truffle Fries - Tator Tots Personally, I loved the Tuna Tartare Mini-Tacos and the Truffle Fries, but the Wagyu Beef Lil' BRGS followed closely behind. All of food we tried was tantalizing and delicious, I just wished there was more to go around. All in all, I really enjoyed this event - the STK staff and bartenders were super helpful and friendly, too. Thanks to the STK team for having us, and thanks to Katey and the Yelp crew for helping to coordinate this solid, yummy event. read more

I had a lovely time at this Elite Event. As it was my first, I initially planned to quickly get food and leave, unsure how the crowd would be. Well, I ended up staying until the end, enjoying myself more than I anticipated. This event was originally set indoors but plans changed and we were seated outside. This turned out to be a happy change, as I did prefer enjoying the beautiful weather we were having that day. The food and drinks were wonderful. The pink margarita was sweet and not too boozy, so was the white wine. The shrimp cocktail was plump and fresh, as well as the salmon sashimi nestled in a crispy shell made of root vegetable (taro, perhaps?). The cheesy beef patties wrapped in tortilla were delicious, so were the parmesan truffle fries. The burger was lovely as well, although the cook seemed inconsistent: Some patties were well done, some medium, some rare. Oh, I should mention that I liked the swag this time around, particularly the battery-operated handheld fans. What a perfect thing to have in the summer! Overall, I enjoyed this entire Elite experience, so much so that I already look forward to the next mixer. Thank you Katie for organizing and STK Midtown for hosting! read more

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Overall: 5 stars Yelp Elite events are always a fun gathering of food enthusiasts so I'm thrilled that I was invited to the happy hour this summer at STK Midtown, thanks to Katie at @yelpnyc and @eatstk for hosting! This event features some of their best bites, from their crisp truffle fries that is captivating with that truffle oil aroma to their fun bite sized tuna tartare served on a crisp root vegetable. The drinks were even more fun with a bartender that mastered the cocktail hour from fun vibrant drinks such as the strawberry cobbler that had an intriguing graham cracker crust, to a spicy watermelon drink that is all perfect for the summer. While this event was hosted outdoors to take advantage of the summer weather, the interior is a completely different vibe with a live DJ and much more. Very fun event! Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Shoutouts to Katey and the rest of the Yelp crew for throwing this great event! This was actually my first time at STK and I really enjoyed the experience. The service was attentive and efficient- shoutouts to the bartender for the extra pours of the cucumber cooler . The cucumber cooler was my absolute favorite drink as it was quite strong but delicious. All the food bites were tasty as well. I loved the shrimp cocktail as well as the tater tots! Overall, it was great connecting with other Yelpers and I'm excited to add STK to my happy hour rotation! read more

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Thanks Yelp team, Katey, and STK for such a great event. I've been to this STK location before, food is always delicious, love their happy hour specials and brunch menu too. I usually dine inside, but this event was held outdoors and the weather was so perfect. For cocktails, I had the cucumber stiletto and strawberry cobbler, both drinks were refreshing, I personally enjoyed the cucumber stiletto more. Some yummy bites I tried were the jalapeño shrimp cocktail, mini burgers, fries, tater tots, tuna tartare tacos, and short rib quesadillas. My personal favorites were the shrimp cocktail and short rib quesadilla. The mini burgers were also very good but the buns were a little dry. It was great to meet and connect with fellow Yelp elites, everyone was super nice and friendly. Such a fun time on a Thursday evening. read more

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My first visit to STK, I'm familiar with this chain from Atlanta. However, I've never dined until Manhattan Yelp ambassador Katey G. Organized this summer dinner experience. I'm elated as ever connecting with other Yelp elite members. The food was decent, the staff were very accommodating, and friendly. We dined outside, on a very nice day with swag gifts of portable fans, Sun shades, and key chains. There were two drink vouchers for the wet bar, yet I don't drink so I gave mines away. The staff gave me ginger beer and my Yelp associates mock tails. The food bar was light bites mentioned in photos. I like the potato croquet the most. I expected the burger to be better yet it was just ok. Over al, l this was a nice dinner event. I still recommend dining here. read more

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Thanks Yelp and STK Midtown for another great event! The outdoor seating is very nice in the fine weather. The tuna taco and gigantic tater tots are fire and I can't have enough of them! The cocktails all look really nice and well suited for a summer evening. I had the spiced watermelon and loved the freshness with a kick of spice. The Sauvignon Blanc is also well picked for the weather and occasion. The Yelp electric fan is such a cute souvenir to bring home. So glad to also finally be in an in person event to meet all the fellow friendly Yelpers. Can't wait for another event! read more

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This was such a great way to spend a breezy, non humid, summer evening in NYC... STK (and Yelp) hosted us on their huge outdoor patio. They had a private section with tables, bar, food and merch. The setup outside made it easy to meet fellow Yelpers and enjoy the experience. I was one of the first people to arrive so once they checked me in, I grabbed a table with a few other people. I think I was expecting food to be passed around, but quickly caught on that they had an amazing selection stationed for us just outside of the patio area. By the time I made it to the short line, they ran out of food, but quickly replenished it all, so I was able to taste everything. At events like this, I like to get my food first so I don't have to juggle my plate, plus a glass. The staff was friendly and attentive. food: tuna tartare taro chip tacos, shrimp cocktail, sliders, truffle fries, tater tots (yummy jumbo mashed potato croquette), short rib mini quesadillas. A great variety and everything was delish. drinks: strawberry cobbler, cucumber stiletto, spiced watermelon, prosecco, wine ... drinks were all poured ahead of time, so my drinks were a little warm. I really liked the Cucumber Stiletto, very refreshing, tart (just needed to be colder). Fun merch: powered fans, sunglasses, matches STK is convenient to Grand Central, Times Square, Bryant Park. Not far from the SE corner of 43rd/6th Avenue. I look forward to visiting STK in the future for happy hour or dinner. Thank you STK, Katey, Emily and the rest of the Yelp team. Lovely way to enjoy the Yelp community! read more

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Phenomenal event! Thank you Katey!! Food was great. Loved the flatbread especially and shrimp cocktail was delicious. Ive heard their steaks are delicious. Set up outside is really cool. Nice setup in a shaded area for nice days out. Shoutout yelp for the swag, which will absolutely be used. The folks at my table were amazing and i look fw to more events! read more

Elite Event: STK Midtown - Yelp Events Near Me - New York, New York

Fun outdoor event with lots of drinks and small bites. Mingled with a lot of Yelpers (shoutout women's table!!) and had a fun time. Drinks: - Strawberry cobbler: very sweet! Tastes strongly of a strawberry syrup with a fun graham cracker rim. A little sweet for me personally but I could see this being a highlight for some. - Cucumber mint: also on the sweeter side. Very refreshing for the summer! Food: - Tuna taco: very creative with an interesting shell! Loved the squeezable soy sauce marinade on top. - Crispy potato bite: so good! Usually not a fan of potato dishes but this one was done very nicely- crispy exterior, soft interior and well seasoned. - Sliders: great patty, get a strong whiff of truffle oil. The bun was a little dry but overall lots of flavor. - Shrimp cocktail: a classic for a cocktail event! - Beef quesadilla: fun bite, lots of flavor. A little salty for me but goes well with the drinks. Thank you Yelp NYC and STK for putting on this event!! What a warm welcome to the city :) read more

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This was a great event on a beautiful summer evening. Thank you Katey, Yelp NYC and STK Midtown!! We were told that there would be light bites, but there was actually a ton of food and the staff did a great job refilling the apps. The apps were solid! The cocktails were great as well with interesting flavors. The strawberry cobbler reminded me a lot of a dessert since it was very sweet. It also had these breadcrumbs on the rim, which added to the cobbler take. Very creative! read more

A popular spot for happy hour in midtown. We were lucky to enjoy drinks & bites with outdoor seating. Two drink tickets were generous. Tried the strawberry cobbler. Sweet, dessert like drink with a cookie crumble rim. The spicy watermelon tequila drink was strong. Bites included mini burgers, shrimp, gator tots, and fries. I only tried the truffle fries and tots. These were a nice snack with the drinks. Staff were friendly and quick with clearing tables. Yelp also had cool mini fans for us, sunglasses, and match boxes. The fan and glasses are perfect for summer! read more

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Very cute set up! Thank you Katey G for setting this up! I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try the burgers. I was on line, and when the burgers came out, a bunch of the people standing at the tables just ignored the line (or maybe didn't notice or care) and grabbed the burgers. Fries were really nice though, and the potato thing. I wish they provided mocktails instead of the cocktails. I saw that they would have brought over non alcoholic drinks like soda, but it would be nice to have pretty mocktails on display in addition to the cocktails. Loved the swag! read more

We had a Yelp outdoor section set up upon arrival, it was well organized and spacious. Abundant merch was offered too, little portable fans - perfect for the weather! We got 2 drink tickets each, and the bar stand was super efficient in making / pouring drinks ahead of time ready to be served - no wait necessary :) there was a variety of cocktails and wines, so much to choose from! We had endless platters of small bites - I loved the fries (so savory and crispy, good volume to the crunch), ahi tuna taco (with a spicy shot), shrimp cocktail (juicy huge shrimps), and taco roll bites. Enjoyed this event thoroughly - thanks for organizing!!! read more

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This was my first time at a Yelp event and my first time at STK, had a great time and I look forward to more events :) read more

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Amazing event! Great meeting everyone. Katey and all her events are always sooo fun! Thank you! Bites were amazing, especially tuna tacos. And the drinks were delicious, the STK team was great to accommodate with mocktails. read more

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Im so glad i got into this event last minute. On the rsvp info page it said we'd be inside around cocktail tables but upon getting there, I saw seats outside. Apparently it was packed inside so Katey and the STK team pivoted. I was happy it was outside since it was nice out with a cool breeze. The tables were decorated with swag- fans, sunglasses, matches, Keychain. I was the first on line so I got to choose any seat ND sat at a 4 top. Three other lovely women joined me and we nice conversations all evening. For food, we got to try a gew apps such as Tuna Tartare taco (hass avocado - taro chip taco - soy-honey emulsion), Lil' BRGS (wagyu beef - special sauce - sesame seed bun), Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail (cocktail sauce - lemon), jumbo tater tots (remoulade sauce) truffle fries with Parmesan cheese, and what i think was Cheesesteak Egg Roll (whole grain mustard ranch - sweet pickle fry sauce). All food items were yummy. After being set down, plus photos, plus waiting on line, the food was a little cooled down. Hot food is always best but even still these were yummy treats. There were a decent amount of people at the event and I was able to get a second round of each item. The cocktails were tasty too. We had 3 cocktail options- spiced watermelon, cucumber stiletto, strawberry cobbler, Plus red wine, white wine, bubbly, or beer. I was able to try one of exam cocktail. The cucumber was my favorite as it was so refreshing. The evening was so relaxing. Good food, good drinks, pleasant service, and great conversations meeting new people. Thank you STK, Yelp and the lovely CM Katey! read more

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Thanks to Katey for organizing yet another yummy fun event! The servers were great. The evening was perfect with all the cocktails and yummy bites. The short rib sliders were so juicy. N the shrimp cocktail jumbo sized. The tuna taco wow! Lots to enjoy along with truffle fries. Always a pleasure n so much fun to get together with fellow Yelp elites!!! read more

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The experience was amazing from start to finish. Nicole, the captain on the patio, was incredibly warm and welcoming. Afterward, I headed inside to check out the bar and ordered an espresso martini with reposado. Yianni, the bartender, absolutely knocked it out of the park. The ambiance is 10/10, and even the bathrooms were spotless. It was also great meeting and chatting with other Yelp Elites. Overall, it was an exceptional experience, and I can't wait to come back. read more

amazing event !!! so many great bites and drinks. the red wine i had was fruity and lightly sweet (the way i like it). and all the bites were great. my favs were the mini burgers, and shrimp cocktail. so a great time connecting with other fellow foodies, and the yelp community team!! read more

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