Happy Hour is one of my favorite times of the day and John Doe did not disappoint. Happy Hour runs from 11AM - 8PM and includes $4 select draft beers, $6 well liquor, $6 wines and $4 off all featured craft cocktails. Oysters are $1 every day from 4PM - 8PM! So discounted drinks AND $1 oysters? All around winning.  I met a friend here after work one day and when we arrived it was kind of packed but we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Our waiter wasn't the nicest. He never really cracked a smile but he was efficient and attentive at least. (I mean you can't be unfriendly AND a bad waiter right? Ha!) We ordered 6 oysters, the Red Fresno Mac and Cheese and chicken tacos. The Red Fresno Mac & Cheese is not to be missed. The mix of flavors will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside which is perfect for this cold weather we have been experiencing. the tacos were OK, and more like mini tacos, but a good starter.  Overall if I'm ever back in NYC and can make a happy hour (I recently moved ) John Doe would be on my list! read more

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Ummm happy hour 11am-8pm, great food! Great special's and super friendly staff! I HIGHLY recommend the wings!! Lots of flavor options! This is my new local spot. read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Prosciutto Sandwich - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Donna is the best. Great service and top banter. Love this place!

This place is an amazing find in NYC ! Such a great staff ! Always nice and attentive! ! Miro"s service is so great among other staff members! Plus everything on the menu we try is so good ! tacos , oysters! Flatbread, wings etc etc please stay away we want to make sure we have a table !!!!! read more

First time trying out John Doe and I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad. I was expecting a greasy plate of food because it's a bar but was surprised on how good the sandwich tasted! My friend ordered the chicken wrap with sweet potato fries and loved it! She liked the fries more as she ate all of them before taking a single bite of the wrap. I would definitely go again! read more

One of us didn't have his vax card so we ate outside which was fine. The oysters and Buffalo wings were delicious as was the onion soup. The frozen margarita I had (served in a Makers Mark glass) was perfect. I was full from just the oysters and soup but took a bite of a friend's Whiskey Chicken which was also quite delicious. I consider this place a real find since it's close to where I stay in NYC and I can't wait to go back for more, and will definitely recommend this place to friends. There were five of us and most of us had at least two cocktails and some of us had more than one entree plus one to go. Considering all this, with the excellent (and very fast) service, the quality of the food, and the delightful staff, I was surprised at how inexpensive it was when the bill came. read more

Love this place! 1 dollar oysters all day and every day! It is so delicious! Burgers, wings, beer, games on television and a nice staff! read more

JD's is our local spot in the flatiron area where there is access to many other spots however, this is THE spot to come to! Food, drinks, staff are amazing! Don't go anywhere else! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Drinks - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Me and my friends just stopped by for a quick beer after the shift. I ordered my favorite "Allagash White" which is wheat beer... the lady-bartender gave me some clear colored ipa-ish beer. As long as I am working at the bar/restaurant industry for years I just asked her if she gave me the right kind of beer. She being very rude told me that she knows what she is doing and I am the TERRIBLE PERSON AND SHE WANTS ME TO LEAVE.... well I am sorry. But I am not paying for what I didn't ask for and I am not even willing to drink... the worst experience ever. Everybody makes mistakes but here the question of the attitude...and professionalism... read more

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My coworkers love this place. We come here a lot, and part of me understands why they love it but a part of me doesn't quite get it. I love how the place is always super festive and decorates based on the occasion. The workers there are also extremely friendly. They are very attentive and I can always get a drink on time. No need to squeeze through a crowd to be yelling out for a drink. This place doesn't wow me though. Very basic. Food is alright...When it came out my fries and quesadilla was just warm. Maybe it was just that night. But going to give this place another try and see whats up. read more

I've passed by this place a ton of times and never thought to stop in, probably because my gaze was distracted by L&W Oyster Co. and their cute dangling lights and outdoor seating across the street. Big mistake. I came here on a Sunday night and had such an awesome time. This is going to be my new midtown/flatiron spot! I'll start with the drinks, because I was expecting some cool beers but not the awesome craft cocktails that I ended up ordering. I highly recommend both the sangria and the Rosemary's Baby. I'm not sure what the connection to John Doe is, but all of the cocktails are named after books. Next up came the food. My group tried of things, including the flatbread, fish and chips, shepherds pie, mac and cheese, mozzarella sticks, onion rings...basically all things fried and wonderful. The food was great quality, and so much better than your average greasy fried apps. There was a great singer performing the entire night, which really contributed to the warm and inviting atmosphere. I've got to mention the staff too-they were outstanding! read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome food and staff......check out John Doe and Jane Doe in NYC...Wilmington, NC native is the owner! Fabulous food, drinks, and lots of fun!!! Thanks Joshua for an amazing last evening in NYC! The Carolina girls...... read more

Great happy hour. I had a ty webb which was a lemonade vodka type cocktail and my partner had a pint of some craft beer for only $4 or $5. Will definately be back to try some more food. We sampled the thursday slider specials which were really good. But i noticed different daily food specials like $1 wings on certain days etc. Good neighborhood addition close to my work. Glad i ventured in to try. read more

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Very nice cosy place for dinner and drinks. Their hostess/waitress Sabina was amazing, very welcoming and friendly, she took good care of all the guests verr well, rare to find such service in NYC read more

I refuse to eat this frozen meal. I seriously wonder if the chef pulls w bamboozle like this so he can get hard later for one moment of ecstasy over a the faint light of his computer screen with a google page opened to "wet toes". Otherwise idk why else this would be on my plate read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Happy Hour! We went for their specialty drinks and one dollaw oysters and they were worth it! Oysters weren't small and stingy. You can't beat a $1 oyster. I came here in the fall and they had cute decor too! read more

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During the holiday season the decor is on point! This place is a secret gem on 5th ave. The food here is pretty delicious. Don't forget to try the John Doe burger while you're there. If you are vegetarian, no worries, they offer the Jane Doe burger which is the vegetarian dupe to the John Doe burger. Another great thing about John Doe is the fact that they use food that is in season. Therefore, their menu is constantly changing. For anyone who has gluten allergies this place offers gluten free options. read more

I have been coming to this establishment for a little over 3 years. They have some of best staff you will ever meet!( Coming from someone who works in the industry as well) the food is amazing and elevated compared to other bars in the area. During COVID-19 they have followed all protocols and allow you to have a clean and sanitized experience. They have one of the best priced Happy Hours in the NoMad area and they even do Brunch on the weekends. Their menu has traditional bar food and some unique menu items you wouldn't expect. Next time you are looking for a nice strong drink or some great food, give this locally owned establishment a chance. You won't regret it! read more

There's a terrible bottomless brunch policy to literally make them $1-2 extra. Avocado toast might be the biggest embarrassment I've seen since the 0-16 Detroit Lions. This pittance they call a brunch entree was soggy guacamole instead of smashed avocado, and the poached egg was hard boiled to the point where I'm still choking on the flaky yolk. Anyone who enjoys the droll treats they serve at this classless institution probably thinks Nickelback is actually a decent band. Frankly, I'm depressed and ashamed. I would turn down intercourse with Corinna Kopf to be able to go back and not place my tongue on that dish. Wouldn't be surprised if Dunkin Avo Toast is higher quality. Good day. read more

Been looking for an after-work spot near my new job and I think I've found it. Thoughtfully constructed cocktails, excellent draft selection, all-day buck-a-shuck oysters, and a long happy hour with fair prices. The bartender kept one eye on everybody, so nobody ever had to wait, while carrying on a nice conversation with one of her regulars. An enviable skill. I'll be back, John Doe. read more

It's a sign of a very good happy hour when after a few drinks you chose to stay for dinner. Their food will not blow you away and it will be too oily but it's quite serviceable after or during a few drinks with friends. All around fun spot read more

John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen - Pesto Orecchiette - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Terrible food. My son and I ate lunch at this resturant and both got sick a couple hours later. Do not eat here, it will ruin your week. Bathrooms were also filthy. read more

This is not a place for super complex 8-ingredient craft cocktails, but they do a better job than most of the fancy cocktail/restaurant places in flatiron at making delicious well-balanced classic cocktails. And great friendly service. read more

Why on earth name your restaurant John Doe? Anyone with a true crime tv addiction is totally not eating here. No I don't wNna try your John Doe burger, you animals so bothered read more

Super friendly staff and great wings! Place is very clean and all guidances were followed.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE PEOPLE HERE! My friends and I came for bottomless mimosas so obviously looking for a good time and they made sure we were taken care of. The brunch menu was delicious and the outdoor seating was super cute. The manager really cares about his workers but they also cared about making sure our food and drinks came out quickly. Great service and even better people! read more

Nice place; long bar on the right, several high tops, booths on the far wall. Twenty taps with a good selection of labels. A few flatscreens tuned to soccer on the weekend. Background music was an interesting mix - some British rock followed by Toby Keith. Bartenders were friendly and professional. I will go back. Weekdays lunch only, buy a burger and they give you a free house label beer. read more

As far as a pub goes, the grub is way better than it has any right to be. The steak sandwich was juicy, with a fresh hero, well seasoned steak, and tasty cheese. The burger flavorful, meaty , and generous. The chicken sandwich moist and "healthy" enough to lie to yourself. The beers on tap are good, and service friendly. Visually, this place looks like any other generic NYC bar, but it's something special and my new go to for lunch. read more

buff-a-que wings are best in manhattan easily! Really friendly staff. Very clean too!

I'm really into this place because it has the general look and vibe of a dive bar but the drinks are way better and the food is a bit nicer, too. This is the spot to come when you want something that isn't pretentious but you also want to enjoy what you eat and drink and you don't want it to smell like stale beer. Great cocktails, well priced, and near train lines. read more

Had the chicken dumplings and the chicken tenders. Food was amazing and received prom service. Prices weren't bad considering it's the heart of manhattan read more

How in the world does this dump have 4 stars? I went here the other day to pass some time while waiting for a friend and ordered the calimari and French onion soup. Both were over salted and revolting, and the calimari reminded me of microwave stuff you get at Trader Joe's (O_o), plus all the salt. Here's the recipe for the stuff: Take other ingredients, pour way too much salt on it, serve. Blech! Maybe the upcoming NYC Department of Health's sodium guidelines will help improve things because these were just terrible. Service was bad. Bartender got ornery with me when I closed my tab -- stuck card in my face, so I took it, thinking he was returning it, but instead got a cranky dude who went: "IS THIS YOUR CARD." With so many places in the flatiron district to go, why bother with this place? Oh yeah: when my food came out, they forgot who ordered it, even though I was like the only new patron who'd entered in the past 15 minutes. read more

There's a sign outside that says "happy hour 11-8" stopped in for a glass of wine and a snack specifically because of happy hour. Got my check and saw that I was being charged for a regular glass of wine. When I asked the waitress about it she said "sorry there's nothing she could do". A regular glass is $12 - happy hour glass is $6. She should have given me another glass of wine seeing as how I paid for two. Not the best costumer service. Not impressed. read more

We discovered this restaurant/pub by chance and could not have had better experience. Paula served us and delivered excellent service. She accommodated our tweaks to dishes and showed up any time we need something. BEST CHICKEN WINGS EVER! read more

John Doe is a special neighborhood bar that I just can't get enough of. They open their doors to everyone! The frozen margaritas will get your buzz going, the staff couldn't be more friendly and the food is off the hook. Try the wings! I'm so glad they are open in the neighborhood during all of this. Hugs to my Flat Iron family. read more

Joshua and Paula was SIMPLY AMAZING!! Made us feel at home and just sooo welcoming! Josiah you're the BEST! We need more people like you in this world indefinitely!! read more

When I moved to New York a few months ago, this was one of the first places I checked out and I'm glad I found this gem! The thing that brought me in was the sign for $1 oysters (6 minimum) but it was their Jane Doe burger that made me stay! Jane Doe is their delicious veggie burger with fries, or you can try out their meatier counterpart the "John" Doe burger. As for appetizers, we couldn't decide so why getting some of each with their app sampler! Huge selection of beers and drinks, this place is one of my fav places to hang out these days. Prices couldn't be more fair for a place right on 5th avenue, and I like that it's lowkey. How hard is it to find a peaceful dining experience in Manhattan, right?! read more

This place is great. Dimly lit, long and narrow space - but very comfortable. There are a couple tables for a more sit down mean which is separated from the bar with a low wall. My friend and I started with drinks - I got the Tequila Mockingbird which had jalapeño in it and gave it a great kick and she got Rosemary's Baby which is gin based and has lavender in it. We both loved our drinks. We also got the Shepherd's pie, fish and chips and some onion rings and mozzarella sticks. They were good, but nothing to rave about. The staff here is super friendly and attentive! I felt very welcomed. I would come back for the drinks! read more

This was one of the best places I've been to eat while in NYC! The food, the drinks and the service were absolutely amazing. Very attentive service, they literally make sure you have everything you want/need. And the vibe alone is just great, would go back in a heart beat ‼ read more

The best old fashioned I've ever had. Plus it was during some sort of happy hour special for $9. Super great location and good service. Pasta was good too. read more