The staff here are lovely. I have, over many years, laughed at the bartender's silly jokes, enjoyed the cheese grits at Saturday brunch, and had my last birthday celebration there. It is comfortable, unpretentious, and the portions are substantial. The only improvement that could be made is a vegetarian protein offering like maybe a Veggie brat or burger? There are vegetarian options, they just don't have a lot of protein. The people who go here are the best part. If you sit at the bar, you might talk to a policeman or a professor or a mail clerk. Or you may talk to me, a teacher! Fun spot. Convenient to the 6 train and many buses. read more

Come here if you're ready for a great time! Always filled with great people and music. Highly recommend sharing the Scorpion bowl with friends - the blue one was so good! Also try the Mac 'N Cheese burger, they actually serve it without the bun! It's absolutely delicious! To top it off, the buffalo wing nachos were incredible too! Great staff, excellent service and fun atmosphere. If you're ready for karaoke, some good laughs and good vibes, step in is the place to be! read more

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Great atmosphere and awesome food. Music is a bit loud though but over all the staff was awesome!

The food here is delicious. Eddie the bartender is very attentive and never messes up an order. He's an awesome bartender and server. Great customer service skills. read more

Was here for Sunday brunch, the menu for brunch was very minimal and didn't have variety. Ordered the catfish with cheese jalapeño grits, it was good very filling. Catfish battered tastefully, grits could've been a little bit creamier. read more

Step In Restaurant - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

I can't begin to describe how amazing my meal was. I can just show pictures and hope they convince you enough to come in. Chef Joab is awesome! AWESOME! I think I was there for like 4 hours because of course, I enjoyed my meal with the Step in fishbowl and afterwards order the MANGO MAI TAI. You MUST order the mango Mai tai. Chef Joab...see you for Brunch! The red velvet waffles are calling me! read more

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So I've been here one other time and had pretty good service. Today it was subpar. The drink (Mai Tai) was good and so were the yuca fries. I ordered a green mix salad with salmon. The menu doesn't clearly state that it's the $8 for the salad and an additional $13 for the salmon. Which is a bit pricey for green mix salad, croutons and cherry tomatoes. The menu should be updated to clearly reflect that its + $13 for the salmon. My friend ordered a classic cheeseburger, which she didn't eat because she stated that it tasted spoiled. I won't be returning or suggesting this spot to anyone else unless they just want to have the basics (fries and alcohol) or listen to the live band, when it happens. The server was extremely slow and non attentive. We waited longer for her to take our orders than we did to actually eat (or not, in my friend's case) the food that was served to us. read more

My daughter treated me to a lovely brunch of eggs over salmon with homefries. Food was great. Brunch menu comes with a free Mimosa or Bellini. Our waiter named Joe was great. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming definately coming back and recommend if your looking for a Manhattan Vibe here in the Bronx. read more

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Very cozy little restaurant bar in the heart or Parkchester in the Bronx, lovely attention to detail and customer service. Enjoyed the food & refreshing breakfast mimosa they served. Defiantly a thumbs up from me. read more

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Wow! This place really is a gem. I was strolling with my fiancé in Parkchester and we ran into Step In. We sure did! :) This place isn't what I will call a lounge but it is a beautiful restaurant. The decor and seating is very beautiful and gives off wonderful vibes here. The music is wonderful. And the food is DELICIOUS!!! We order the Garlic Parmesan wings for an appetizer. Cooked to perfection. Crispy and delightful! For main courses my lady had the Castro and I had the New Orleans chicken sandwich. Fresh, hot and SLAMIN'!! Nothing was a disappointment. I even indulge in one of their drinks. Kentucky Orchard!! So delicious and not cheap on the liquor at all!! I will be returning here and spreading the word about this place. So glad I ran into it and it won't be the last time I Step In! P.S our waiter was very sweet and kept everything refilled and was very quick. Also, clean and new bathroom. Love the walls. read more

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Last night was my second time going into step in, the service and food were great. Staff was friendly especially the bartender!!

When I walked in it I was sure what to expect, my girlfriend had been here before, so she didnt know if I was gonna like the food. The server we had was dope his name was Joe the mimosas got me started. I found step in on yelp so I knew I wanted the catfish and cheese jalapeno grits. My girl had a chicken club with home fries. BOY did the food exceed wat I was thinking. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the grits besides the fact I couldve use another spoonful of grits. Her chicken club was good but them home fries tho just really good together. The atmosphere was cool they have a bunch of tv with sports(basketball) playing. Overall I would definitely return read more

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Went there this afternoon with my Sister for food & drinks. I must say in the 40'years that I have been going to this establishment whether it is years apart I have never been disappointed. The food & drinks are still as good as when I started going there when I was pregnant with my daughter 40 years ago. I give this spot a 10 for everything. I definitely look forward to coming here again & again. Those Mango Mai Tai's are the best! read more

Step In Restaurant - The best Mai Tai's I have ever had and the food is still as good as it was 40 years ago! - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

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4 stars for a bar as the drinks are good and stuck service. Appetizers ate ok but meals are good. Dancing and good vibes from the moment you enter. read more

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Amazing. Will come back forever. Food is always fresh! Drinks are so good, is there a new chef? I don't know but food has been really really good. read more

The food and drinks here are great . I had a mango mai tai it was strong and very tasty . For appetizers we got honey BBQ wings and they were delicious . For main courses I got fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp it was delicious and a very big portion wasn't able to finish it . My boyfriend got catfish which came with a side of rice and string beans he really enjoyed it and kept saying how good it was . Overall this place was great the food, drinks ,the music this will definitely be a go to spot for food and drinks for me . read more

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I just moved back to the area and I have been to the restaurant twice . My husband loves the burgers and I have done the pork chops and the fish sandwich. Everything has been good so far! read more

The food and drinks are always good. Bartenders are usually friendly. Weekends are really busy so it's hard to find a seat but the atmosphere is always fun. read more

Great Friday nights, great food and drinks. Try going there for Date nights with my Queen!

This is like my boyfriend and I's favorite spot to go to after a long day of work or just a close quick bite to where we live. Everything we've tried so far is delicious and so are the drinks, especially those fish bowls! The service is OK, we always get the same man every time we come. At first, he was a little rushy and somewhat rude, but each time we come, he warms up to us more and more. They usually have good music playing, however the music is just too damn loud. It's super hard trying to have a conversation, even with the person next to you. No matter the circumstances, we come back every time to enjoy each others company over a good meal. read more

Terrible service!! took forrrrrreveerrrrrrr for my food!! Waiter is dumb and ditsy!! Music is loud can't hear each other talk. Waiter got one of my friends orders wrong so on top of waiting super long he had to watch us eat an wait even super super long. Waiter never checked up on us but besides the terrible experience the food was great. read more

I came here about a month ago and had a blast! The music was great, and I love the variety (but let's talk about removing R.Kelly from the playlist please, thank you. He has no place anywhere.) Anyway, it was a great experience. It was the type of lounge, where you don't have to drink to have a good time. All you need is good food, good people, and good vibes. This is a great place to go if you want to turn up. This is probably one of the more entertaining bars in the Bronx. read more

Happy to hear, Step in will be offering Outside Dining...As of September 26, 2020 Need to find out more information..When I find out, so will you... read more

Display surprise me I wasn't expecting such a wonderful environment tucked away in the Bronx. They do have one vegan meal on the menu and you can mix and match for vegan meals you wish to create from the side dishes or the appetizers read more

This is probably one of the most underrated restaurants in the Bronx. This bar and restaurant deserve 5 stars. I had the Step in Fishbowl which tasted good. But what really blew me away was the Chicken stuffed with Broccoli and topped off with cheese. It was truly one of the best dishes I've ever had. read more

Step In Restaurant - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

Pretty good food. Service is attentive and sweet. May seem like a hole in the wall but you'll be pleasantly surprised. Decor is updated and food's great. Walked in after a workout and light shopping to have a bite. Ordered the chicken soup and a ceasar chicken wrap. Chicken soup was seasoned well with rice in the bowl. Asked for light rice as I'm not a fan of rice in soup and the kitchen took the note properly. Only a few pieces of rice in the soup. Came with lemon pepper crisps on the side. Heavenly for a hangover or a cold winter day. The wrap didn't fail to amaze either. Well seasoned with shoe string fries. All in all I was pleasantly surprised since I've lived in the neighborhood for 20 yrs and never stepped in. Step In Diner was the perfect place for a quick Saturday lunch. The menu also offers a great Saturday Sunday brunch option with mimosas and bellinis. Might be a good cheap option for an easy breakfast with a friend or date. read more

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COMPLETELY BLEW ME AWAY!!! I got the country angus burger from the lunch menu. Omg the fries are a meal in itself. Decent price too, overall I had a great experience. Step in is the place to step in for sure. read more

Step In Restaurant - So good so so good. I'm highly impressed and I recommend step in restaurant to anyone in the bx - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

Always, Always, Always a great time! Joe and Danny are my favorites! They will always hold a place in my heart! The food is great, the vibes are great! Its literally like family (sometimes better). Reminds me of the TV show - Cheers "Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came." read more

WHY WHY WHY did they revamp it!? They have changed their hours. They now open at 11 am on the weekends! There goes my early breakfast! I stopped by on a Friday night at around 9 after a long day of work hoping for a chill vibe like the USED to have, nice conversation and some good eats. They now have a projector showing the game. The projection is WAY to big for that small space. They also have a dj with super loud music. So much for the "chill" vibe. My fiancé and I left and ate at home. read more

Nice place for locals, nothing crazy. Food isn't all that amazing. Place is a little ghetto. Customers and staff. Beef sausage is very good! read more

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The food is mediocre at best. I got the corn beef hash with scrambled eggs and potatoes and sliced bread. While the prices are pretty cheap here, there is much to be desired for the quality of the food. I had to douse my plate with salt and pepper, as there was no seasoning whatsoever. Very bland. Food also took nearly 20 minutes to come, and everyone's plates (party of 7) came at different times so we had to awkwardly wait for everyone to get their plates before digging in. Although our waitress was nice, she also came to our table three times to make sure she got our orders right. If you can't remember, then you should always take notes to be on the safe side! I thought this was pretty unprofessional and really signals that wait staff might need some more extensive training. read more

On the bus on the way home from Step In. What a night! My friend and I decided to sit at the bar. Eddie was the bartender. We order cafe patron shots and beer. We also order buffalo wings. Eddie was Great. He talked to us, made us laugh, but handled his own. Wings were great. Came out hot, cooked perfect (well done, but not burnt). We wanted the shots in a glass with ice and Eddie did it no problem. When we ordered the 3rd round, he made specialty shots on the house for us. Crowd is 21+. We were sick of Applebee's so we gave them a shot an were not disappointed. Wed- live Jazz Thurs/Sat- DJ til 4am Happy hour - 5-7 Some all night drink specials all night Definitely check out if in the Boogie Down! read more

When it comes to restaurants, its really not that hard to please me. All I ask is that Im greeted promptly by a waitor/waitress, my food arrives hot n delicious, and for the staff to be attentive. I came here late on a Saturday night with one of my friends , probably around 11:30pm. There was a DJ blasting the latest hip hop/r&b/reggae tunes. In fact, the music so loud that we could not even hear each other. Most of the patrons were in their mid to upper forties. So, everyone was pretty mature and genuinely there to have a good time. We were escorted to our table n immediately greeted by our waitor. He had no issue explaining certain dishes and answering questions. I ordered cocunut shrimp and waffle fries. I also ordered a Mai Tai. The food was good and filling. The drink was strong, but it tasted really good. The prices were reasonable as well, I don't remember exactly but I felt that the price was worth it. The service was fast and the waitor was very attentive. Only complaint I have is that the music was blasting. I literally had to yell in the waitor's ear to place my order. If ppl are coming there to eat maybe the dj should be mindful that ppl want hold a conversation. Bottom line, I would return, just at a time when the dj isn't there. read more

Step In Restaurant - Cocunut shrimp - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

Well this place was a great disappointment. I was tricked by their 2 drink brunch special. I had the red velvet Belgian waffles with fried chicken strips. The waffles were barely red and the batter had no flavor (they were not sweet at all). It came with one half of a strawberry( I guess meant for presentation) and a bit of cream cheese sauce (could have been more of that). The waffle was also over cooked. The chicken itself was just barely cooked. The outside had a few burn marks but, the inside had that strange, almost raw, kind of texture. On top of it all, there wasn't a pinch of salt on that chicken. Very bland. So, all-in-all I paid $16 for two mimosas. Shame. The server was quick and friendly, so I left him a good tip. read more

After a long work week, it was good to eat some good food and listen to great music. First, the DJ was off the hook! Thanks for the reggae mixes. Next time, please play "Bold". We had the chicken wings with mac & cheese. Wings were so great. Crispy and fresh. I had mine with sauce on the side. She had BBQ on the wings. Mac & cheese wasn't all that good. Tasted like the box Mac & cheese. Drinks were good - I had patron margarita, she had a apple martini. Overall experience was great. 5 stars because of the wings, DJ, drinks and renovated look. Will definitely be back. read more

I have tried lots of things on their menu and I am always happy . The french onion soup is great. Their salads are fresh and abundant. The burgers are all big and juicy. They make a steak and tostones that rivals all the dominican joints I have ever been to and the owners are greek! My husband has been going to this restaurant since it was at its previous location so he is very much a regular(Norm!) but the service is sooo friendly that the place seems to have a real following.The prices are okay...maybe a little pricey for Parkchester, but you get what you pay for.It doesn't get more stars because it has a bar section that gets pretty loud sometimes and takes away from the dining experience.But if you're in the neighborhood,definitely check it out. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood my whole life and never came into this place because it looks like a run down hole in the wall from the outside. Tried it out for the first time two weeks ago and i've been back 3 times already. For the neighborhood, the food and drinks are on the much pricier side but sooo worth it. The truffle mac and cheese is delicious, I get it every time. I've had the Bronx Bomber burger and the catfish and both were incredible. The drinks are strong and the female bartender who works nights is such a sweetheart. I love that this place closes late, as there are so few nice restaurants that do in this neighborhood. All in all, this place is a hit or miss on service and takeout but if you dine in, you won't be disappointed with your meal. I haven't come in on a weekend night yet but I will soon! Would love to make this a regular spot. read more

Been here 4 times, first time didn't like it so much but every time after it's been nice. Food is great drinks are great. Happy hour drinks are cheap but strong. Bartender Joe is a blast. Great place any day of the week read more

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Had dinner here recently with my husband, and we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant selection in Parkchester is pretty lackluster overall, so we were glad to finally try this place and find that we wouldn't mind going back. Like other reviewers have said, the ambiance is that of an old-school diner/restaurant-- a genre I know a lot about, coming from Jersey. I like that there's plenty of elbow room, and when we stepped in (sorry, sorry-- I had to!) on a Friday night around 9 we were seated immediately and given prompt and attentive service. My husband had the lamb shank special, and I had the fried chicken. The quality of the chicken was not high (dark meat, which is usually my fave, was super greasy and not big on flavor-- Purdue-esque), but the coating was well-seasoned, crispy, and addictive. Mashed potatoes were comforting, and the steamed broccoli had some reassuring crunch. The lamb shank fell away from the bone, and the braising sauce was aromatic and surprisingly complex. We'll be back, and we'll save some room for dessert next time! read more

Pretty freaking awesome bacon cheddar burger. ... fresh fries... yum!!!! It was an all around great meal... I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu read more

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