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    Fairfax

    4.2 (247 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    Tuna special sandwich, The Burger (From Bar Sardine - $20), petite lettuces ($11)
    Azen N.

    Finally made it Fairfax yall. Got my ressy about a month in advance for a Friday brunch. Fairfax is a WV staple & I love the unique decor - they are not trying to be anyone else. For the food, split the burger, tuna sandwich special and petite lettuces. They are known for their burger, was nervous it was going to be too BBQ-forward, but it was very subtle. It was between good & great. My fave was the tuna special - SOO good. It had artichokes and a cheese spread. The flavors were so good - you could taste the olive oil & citrus flavors. Got the petite lettuces for some greens on the side, but definitely overpriced and average. Would go without this. Now need to try for dinner!

    Phil H.

    A fun gastropub and wine bar with a cozy hipster decor and vibe located in the West Village. While in the area not too long ago we were looking for something a bit different and glad we dropped in. It was crowded for dinner but after a few minutes wait the hostess found us a table. Seating is a bit cramped but we were next to a nice group who we had a fun chat with. We started with the Charred Broccoli which was good, and for mains we chose the Old Bay Tots (Yes!), and both ordered the Bar Sardine Burger (Yum!). Just right for our appetites. Nice service, tasty food, and Tots! What more can you ask for?

    Yellowfin Tuna
    Stephen L.

    Food was great, service was friendly, and the space had an interesting vibe although it was a bit cramped. Steak Tartare ($19) - Really tasty with a nice creamy mayo-like sauce and bread to go with it. Not sure if the portion size really warrants $19, but it was certainly good. Yellowfin Tuna ($30) - This was cooked in an interesting way where the outside rim was cooked and the inside was left rare, making for a super soft and almost creamy consistency that I enjoyed. The herbs paired nicely with the tuna and it was complemented by the fingerling potatoes and onions. Our waiter was friendly and the service overall was fine. The space has some interesting decor to give it some cool character (sort of funky yet elevated pub vibes). The tables were situated very close to each other though and it was rather loud inside. Overall, Fairfax is a very good option for a mid-level formality place in the West Village, although the prices might be a tad on the high end for the portion sizes.

    Ana M.

    Yes, just yes. Stopped for a table in an absolute rush and I nailed the perfect meal that I wanted - ordered the avocado (side) with the toast (comes with butter and jam), and probably had the best bites to match my espresso. This place is a gem. Staff was fine, a bit cold. Loved the overall vibe though.

    Postcard
    Cole D.

    Nice brunch spot. Very friendly and attentive service. I'd get the egg sandwich next time. Ty at looks amazing. I got the shrimp and grits special and it was very tasty and filling. Creamy and smooth. Hot. Love the postcard given after. I love when restaurants do that.

    The Burger (From Bar Sardine)
    Haley R.

    Walked in for our 230p reservation and we were seated immediately. Server was attentive and grabbed our drink order quick and also told us about the specials. If I wasn't there to try the burger, I definitely would've tried the special BLT - assuming they have specials regularly, they sound like they might be worth trying. Ordered the burger and old pay tots, everything was delicious! It's the Bar Sardine burger and while not traditional, it was absolutely delicious. Music was really good too. Will be back!

    Bloody Mary No. 4 The classic, served Wisco-style with a beer back
    Alexis B.

    I had brunch at Fairfax on my birthday this past Sunday, and I adored it. The restaurant is cozy and understated, cool without trying too hard. I loved sitting on my little stool looking out of the window into the the Village. I imagine on a pretty day, sitting outside would be great, too. The service was also top notch. But I have to say the five stars is really because of the food. I'm often bored by brunch - the same dishes on every menu, the same cocktail - whatever is trendiest at the moment. But I wasn't bored at Fairfax. Not at all. There were several tempting dishes on the menu, but I couldn't resist their breakfast barley (roast chicken, Parmesan, poached eggs, and scallions) and one of their specials (a fancy take on pigs in a blanket). Both dishes were great, but the breakfast barley was one the best brunch dishes I've had in a while. My husband and I loved it so much, we attempted our own version when we got home after the weekend. It was savory and warm and a hug in a bowl. My husband also ordered their Old Bay tots, which he loved. We also got two of their Bloody Marys - Bloody Mary No. 4 - "the classic, served Wisco-style with a beer back." Great Bloody Mary, and I loved the beer back with it. Just what I needed (I had a slight hangover from three drinks the night before because I'm getting old) with brunch. Then, with a cappuccino to finish, a perfect meal. I loved this brunch. I'd repeat it next weekend if I could. I'd love to return. In the meantime, we'll be trying to make a bowl of barley half as good as Fairfax's.

    Stephanie D.

    We got seated within 5 mins with no reservation on memorial day. We tried the burger, egg sandwich, and tots. Everything was pretty good and it was nice to sit outside and people watch. We only had an hour before the next reservation but didn't feel rushed at all

    Beautiful dinner
    Carlo V.

    Very cute place well organized, and fairly priced. The food is also excellent and so is the service and specially the service , our server Kate made all the difference. The bartender made an amazing whiskey sour as well The missing star is for the very limited menu

    Fairfax Burger
    Jake Z.

    This has to be the most overhyped and overrated burger place in NYC. Burger was dry and mid. The tator tots were standard - not sure why its called old bay. At least brunch vibes are immaculate and service was good. The highlight of my trip to this restaurant is that I literally ran into Bill Gates and his daughter outside the restaurant afterwards!

    latkes and salmon
    Claire H.

    30 min wait on a saturday morning for lunch (not bad!). Service was just fine, and the space was a little cramped (on par for the rest of the west village lol), but the decor was awesome! The food was outstanding for a lunch - not too heavy which I really appreciated. We actually didn't get the burger even though that's definitely the move, but don't sleep on the other dishes here! The salad with shrimp was fantastic and generous on the shrimp. Dad loved the latkes and salmon dish. Of course, the famous old bay tots were perfect. I would come back to just get tots and a drink as a snack ngl I would come back if I ever needed a lunch spot in the west village for sure.

    The Burger (From Bar Sardine), Tots, Toast, & Egg Sandwich.

    Fairfax offers one of the best burgers in the city at a very affordable price. The space gets crowded especially for brunch and you should get a reservation to avoid waiting an hour plus on the weekend. We had; Burger From Bar Sardine - excellent, it's worth going to Fairfax just for this. Egg Sandwich - served with country ham and cheddar, good. Old Bay Tots - must order to accompany burger. Toast - served with soft butter and an excellent strawberry jam. Service was on point and very fast.

    Harrison C.

    It's my new favorite spot in the city! It was so cute and intimate! It's the perfect spot for a casual yet elevated date night! It was so warm and cozy inside. It's perfect for fall! The service was lovely and the food came out in record time! We got the fish special as well as the mussels and both were so delicious! I had a dirty martini and absolutely no complaints there! It was so good! And bonus points, they have matchbooks! I would totally go back!

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    Nice snacks, solid all day menu. Very casual atmosphere with solidly crafted food. Good spot!

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    Random find while walking in NY and it was perfect! Cozy, delicious and everyone was so friendly. Each dish had a twist and beyond yummy.

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    Great cozy environment for brunch, a drink or dinner. Shrimp toast is delicious. Will be back.

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    Rake Wine Bar

    4.8
    (29 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

    My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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    Sunn’s

    Sunn’s

    4.1
    (49 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Sunn's is a really nice elevated Korean spot tucked into a tiny space right off the F train in…read moreChinatown. The room is intimate, the wine was excellent, and service was warm and on point. The hwe crudo was refreshing and delicious, and the salad was also a standout -- bright, crisp, and really well-balanced. But the best thing we had by far was the dak mandu, the crab/chicken dumplings. Those alone are worth coming back for. The ssam lettuce wraps were good, though they read a little more like Jewish brisket with a spicy bean sauce than what I expected from a Korean lettuce wrap. Still tasty, just a different vibe. Honestly, this would've been a 5-star meal if I didn't leave with three mosquito bites. Great food, great service, great wine -- just maybe bring bug spray.

    Came here with some friends to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve $150 credit. For a table of 4, we…read morepaid $300 with tip and tax which worked out because we had two credits at the table so we just split the bill. We ordered the following: Food -hwe (steelhead trout, seaweed muchim, green strawberries) $25 -banchan of the day (napa cabbage kimchi, namul spring greens in hot mustard jang, tahini pickled mushrooms, creamy potato salad with asian pear, dubu jeon fried and marinated tofu, garlicky cucumber muchim) $25 -off menu banchan (kimchi braised with pork) $6 -soon dubu chigae (silken tofu in spicy cardoon broth, perilla, pepitas, egg) $24 -ssam (soy-caramelized beef brisket, ssamjan, lettuce wraps) $38 -tteokbokki (fresh rice cakes baked with tomato & gochujang, puur grond gouda) $26 Drinks -tart cherry+yuzu somaek $9 -Hana Makgeolli Takju Brooklyn Rice Wine $39 After the first round of food, we were still hungry so we ordered another round of ssam. Overall the food is good; however, prices are a little steep for the size of the food. Out of all the items we tried, I enjoyed the hwe and tteokbokki the most. Space is small so reservations are highly recommended (which we did have). Service was good and food and drinks came out quickly.

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    Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser
    Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser
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    Cozy sitting corner by the window
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    Bar 56

    Bar 56

    4.8
    (51 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Great happy hour deal: every day 5 to 6 PM, including weekends, $10 wines and house cocktails, if…read moreyou sit at the bar. The bar is very scenic so you will definitely feel like you are getting the full dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Make reservations for peak dining times in the evenings and on weekends. Many people walked in without reservations and were seated right away on Saturday evenings. Highly recommend trying their original cocktails ($18). We tried the flower child and the harvest moon. Both were tasty. I would get harvest moon again and again. Perfect balance of Tart, sweet refreshing and strong. Menu items change seasonally so it's delightful to try something new every time you visit. $21 potato croquettes were highly disappointing. Everyone recommended them highly, but I could not understand why. For such price, three tiny balls of fried potato should've been mind blowing, but they were underwhelming and forgettable at best. Skip. $24 giant ricotta stuffed raviolo was delightful. Such soothing comfort food. If I could eat just this, I would be happy. $26 fresh crudo was refreshing and light. Delicious cold broth/juice soup in which it was served. $32 Bronzino with mussels in a broth was superb. Light, crispy, and delicate. Would eat this dish for dinner Any night of the day. Balanced flavor profile. Could suit anyone who is picky about their food. $30 lamb neck was a solid dish. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and delicate and flavorful on the inside. Wish the portion was a bit bigger, especially the sides. $38 duck confit was highly advertised, however, it was underwhelming and the least stand out dish. It was solid, but nothing that I would order again or recommend. The duck was on the dry side. Definitely not enough sauce. The cabbage and the cabbage salad were good. Crispy and refreshing. The duck was not the star of this dish. $13 chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis was surprisingly delightful. So light and balanced. Not sweet, but just right to finish a meal. I could eat this dessert every day after every single meal. So simple, yet it hit the spot. Service is very fast and efficient. One of our readers was superb and provided stellar recommendations. Another waiter (young and inexperienced) was very shy and his energy felt very stifling.

    Bar 56 is conveniently located in the middle of DUMBO & albeit I can't speak much for the food, I…read morecan say that their drinks are great. Do note that they have an awesome HH from 5 to 6 PM where all of the cocktails are only $10- yes, only $10 (a rarity in NYC let alone in DUMBO). I had the harvest moon & the seaside drift. Both were good but the seaside drift definitely stood out to me. I also ordered the crispy brussel sprouts which were pretty tasty but a bit too charred for my liking. However, it was still good & the drinks totally made up for it. Lastly, I forgot the name of the bartender but despite being quite busy from 5-6 PM he was very attentive and nice. I'd be back for the other drinks & certain interesting dinner menu items as well such as their lamb neck.

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    Potato croquettes and fried artichokes
    Potato croquettes and fried artichokes
    Gorgeous lounge space in the bar
    Gorgeous lounge space in the bar
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    Cork

    Cork

    4.3
    (42 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Olivia H. is clearly a paid reviewer because my experience here a few days ago felt like a literal…read moresitcom. First off, the front door is mounted on flimsy plastic hinges, so every time someone opens it, it swings open violently and knocks the vase off the nearby table. The service was somehow even worse. When I was there on Tuesday, May 19th from 8-10 PM, there was exactly ONE bartender working the entire place -- both inside and outside -- and she was unbelievably inattentive. My date and I sat at the bar for TWENTY MINUTES before she even acknowledged us or asked if we wanted drinks. I literally had to call out "Excuse me" just to order a $25 quarter-filled glass of wine. Embarrassing all around. And when we were ready to leave and wanted the check, the female bartender working on Tuesday May 19th from 8-10 PM was busy standing in the corner chatting with someone instead of helping customers. I haven't seen someone move this slowly or care this little since the DMV. TO MANAGEMENT - this was absolutely horrible, embarrassing, and unprofessional service. Clean up your act, and hire a second or even a third bartender.

    They have quite a robust wine list! Nice atmosphere. I didn't love the patio seating options (very…read moremuch on the sidewalk), but it was much more comfortable sitting inside at the bar. The wine was great and we had an attentive server who was able to help guide us through the wine choices. Would return!

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