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    3.8 (497 reviews)

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    Good for kids

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    5pc Chicken Fingers
    Elizabeth E.

    I have always loved Sticky's. Recently they have changed ownership/management and the menu has been changed. They have an à la carte option, but you can only order à la carte, it if you order a meal. So basically you can add à la carte extra chicken to your meal but cannot get a singular chicken tender on the other court menu. The sauces have changed since the original Sticky's. But they've maintained many of the good saucy originals. Always a calm ambience. A good place to order and sit if there are tables available. 5/5 chicken even with the changes.

    12pc Chicken Popper Basket
    Molly L.

    This is one of the few places open late (past 10 pm) on the east side near Lexington and 48th where our hotel was. My partner loved this chicken place when he used to live here and so we came back so I could try it. We really enjoyed the chicken for the most part, even though the chicken was sitting there waiting to be bought -- the price is good, for a 12pc Chicken Popper Basket with fries and two sauces, we paid $14.50 plus $2 tip. Not bad at all. The workers there are patient, and they sort of have to be with a lot of choices with sauces -- we weren't sure what to get. I will say though that the maple hot sauce was nothing that I thought it'd be. It just tasted like franks Buffalo sauce and so I wasn't sure if they gave me the wrong sauce or the sauces aren't really what they say they will be. But either way we enjoyed our chicken and would come back the next time we are in town.

    Maggie G.

    Was looking for a quick bite after a festival, happened to come across a Stickys and i'm glad I decided to try it. It was the perfect quick meal after a long day. The chicken tenders were crunch and saucy, fries were also delicious. Its the perfect meal after a long night of partying

    S'mores sauce - mostly chocolate but good... not sure what for
    Doug W.

    No need to go back, I can buy four times the amount of chicken and chop it up into my deep fryer and achieve a better crunch, a better flavor, a better amount, and a better attitude. Sticky's ain't doin' anything revolutionary and I'm tired of their hype. Mushy fries, flavorless truffle parm, sauces don't even hit great It's good for your shitty fast food chicken but not worth the money if you can handle yourself in the kitchen... my stomach already hurts and I'm writing this with actual sticky fingers and most the food still sitting on the table- No thanks mr sticky I want my money time and dignity back

    Chicken Strips with Hot Honey and Sticky's Sauce
    Janice H.

    Came here late night after a party and chicken strips after a long dance/drink session really hits the spot. The workers were super chill and just happily vibing while serving customers. I asked if I could change my sauce and they just let me keep the other one. My friend ended up making some requests to change her order midway, and they were super cool about it. Hot honey was a little thinner and less full-bodied than I would've liked, but not bad at all. Sticky's sauce was pretty good, which surprised me because I'm a hot honey gal and not usually a fan of aoili-type sauces. So, chicken strips were good, but not exceptional by any means. The fact that the service was so quick and that they put a lot of fresh parsley(?) on it was a nice touch though. Awesome vibes, decent chicken, and a nice variety of sauces (and ways to eat the chicken) sums up my experience.

    Megana V.

    Is it the best? No. But is it reliable and will satisfy your fried chicken cravings, yes. It's fast and easy to order, a bit soggy aka not totally crispy, but the chicken was juicy and warm. Got the sticky's sauce and it felt like a more mayo heavy chik fil a sauce.

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    Ashka S.

    It was goodish. I always walk past and have been meaning to try it! The tenders were so pretty when I saw them but eating them was crazy because it was truly DRENCHED. I understand the vibe of sticky's but this much sauce was just truly unnecessary. It was good but I would try something else or just get sauces on the side next time.

    Large Crunchy Popper Basket
    Stephanie Y.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch. There was no line and only one group of people eating inside (it's a small spot, so there are only really spots for two groups to eat). If you're eating there, they take down your information for COVID precautions. Two of us shared 1 large crunchy poppers with fries -- this was the perfect amount as we weren't too hungry. It came with a choice of three sauces. We got sticky sauce, honey mustard(?) and chipotle aioli. The chicken are real pieces of chicken (no nuggets) which are nice and crunchy and hot. The sticky sauce was a bit strange -- it was white but not super creamy?? The mustard and chipotle aioli were huge hits. The sauce balanced the slightly dry chicken and made it better to eat. Overall a decent spot for chicken. For this price point, it's quite good; however, the sticky sauce really threw me off. Came bc my sister recommended it, but apparently the sauce she recommends is the thai sauce, so I'll have to come back and try again.

    Chicken Thigh Basket (8PC)
    Andy C.

    Yum! Got some of the new chicken thigh bites along with Cajun fries. I think there's a cumin funk from the Cajun spices or something that was a little odd. Still, the chicken was very good, crispy on the outside and super juicy meat in the middle. Fries were also done very well, again crispy on the outside but a soft interior. The basket option comes with just more than enough fries to round out a meal for one, so plan accordingly. They fry stuff here and they do it well, with enough sauce choices to please anyone. Solid choice

    Shots fired, gauntlet thrown down, challenge accepted
    Chun M.

    The Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on in 2021. After shopping at Trader Joe's down the street, I came across Sticky's sign declaring themselves the "Best Damn Chicken Sandwich". In NYC, in the World? This I had to check out after having tasted Chick Fil-A, Popeye's, Wendy's, KFC, Fuku, Chick'nCone and the like. Even McD is entering the arena this month with a revamped Crispy Chicken. Do I dare to get the Spicy Chicken Sandwich? At $8.04, it's a decent sized value, more than your average fast food joint, but better than $10 at Fuku. You get 2 Hulk sized chicken fingers on a bun (with pickles), doused in hot sauce. In hindsight, maybe I should have specified a different sauce. The default Sticky's Hot Sauce was killer HOT and I usually like spicy foods. I tasted a little on my finger when I unwrapped the sandwich and thought, "What did I get myself into?? They put Carolina Reaper whatsis in here?" After the first bite, I was dying. I had to take 2 eat breaks for the heat to die down before I was able to finish the sandwich. Maybe next time I'll ask for the kids version because I don't like to cry in the middle of my lunch. I may be a little biased from having my tastebuds scorched, but it was not the best damn sandwich I've ever had, but it was OK. I'll have to come back to try just the chicken fingers with the many sauce choices and render another judgement once my tongue recovers. At least there are 8 different locations in Manhattan to try.

    5pc Buffalo Ranch Chicken Fingers
    Nicholas G.

    Sticky's is my jam. The buffalo ranch tenders are my favorite. It is served with shredded carrots and it just works. Perfect snack or meal. It is a little pricey but you are paying for good quality chicken tenders. I know they have a bunch of locations and I would go back when in the mood for tenders.

    Lily S.

    Got the general sauce and it was SOOO good!! Wish could've gotten more! DoorDash and it still arrived crispy

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    Chris E.

    Great chicken fingers ... but even better mushroom poppers! I came here for an online pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic in June and, I won't go into details about their safety protocols, but they were in line with what you would expect nowadays. Only 3 customers were allowed inside at once and social distancing is recommended. As for the menu, for first timers, it can be a little overwhelming with the different options, but basically everything revolves around their chicken fingers. First, you select what type of chicken you want (fingers, poppers, grilled or veggie). Next, you choose the size of your order, which will determine how many pieces and sauces you get (small, medium, large). Then, you pick your sauce(s). And that's it! You can also make it a meal basket for a few extra bucks, which will include an order of fries, or you can order from their menu of various sides, but those won't be included as part of the basket. If you're not into eating chicken fingers alone, you can instead order a chicken sandwich/salad/wrap, but who are we kidding? If you're here, you're a chicken fingers lover! I placed my order online for pickup and on the online menu I noticed that there were a few items featured that I did not see at the location's menu. One of them being the mushroom poppers! How can that be left off of the physical location's menu?! My wife and I ended up ordering a medium mushroom popper basket (12 pieces) and medium chicken fingers (3 pieces). Both with classic fries. If you're very hungry, a medium basket will do the job because the orders were huge! In addition, they did not skim on the fries either. The boxes were so full, they couldn't even close them. First, the chicken fingers were delicious. Not overly fried and had plenty of flavor to them. They had some crisp to them, but not overly crispy. Really a solid chicken fingers. The real surprise were the mushroom poppers! What have I been missing all of these years? Perfectly fried mushrooms and they weren't your average mushrooms either. These fungi were enormous. The order could have easily fed 2 people. To be honest, it was one of the best things I have eaten in a really long time - whether it was a fancy shmancy restaurant, fast food joint or casual spot. It was THAT good. Sticky's feels like it has been open in NYC forever, but it's never too late to finally try it. The chicken fingers were excellent, but don't ignore the mushroom poppers because those are what I will absolutely be coming back for!

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    Truffle fries are incredible! I love it with the cray sauce and the lemon aioli sauce!

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
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    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Midtown between 5th and 6th is mostly sad salad chains and tourist traps, so Valerie is doing more…read morework than it should have to. Went today, pre-theater crowd already forming at 5. It's better than it needs to be, which in this neighborhood counts for a lot. The room is the star. Brass, smoked mirrors, marble, wallpaper with burlesque dancers, very Gatsby cosplay but done with actual money. Think the Campbell at Grand Central, minus the $28 martini attitude. It's also LOUD downstairs. Ask for upstairs if you want to hear your date. Gin is the program here and they take it seriously, house-infused bottles paired with specific tonics, not an afterthought. My G&T was legitimately well built. Food from chef JC Colón is better than cocktail-bar standard: truffle fries in duck fat are worth it, the lobster mac at $31 is rich and fine but you've had it before. Skip dessert. The steak frites at $48 is where I'd tap out, that's real-restaurant money for bar food execution. Here's the move though: weekday happy hour, 4 to 7. Dollar oysters and $13 cocktails in a room this pretty is one of the best deals in Midtown, full stop. Service was warm and fast even slammed. Not a destination, but if you're near Bryant Park or seeing a show, this beats everything else within five blocks. Book ahead, walk-ins were getting turned away by 5:30.

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    Woke up at 5:55 AM PST in order to make this reservation... but overall glad I was able to. The…read morepull apart truffle monkey bread was our initial reason for coming, and although the price point was quite steep, I would say it's worth the try. The bread was fluffy and not dry, which I had seen previous reviews say before. Paired with the creamy truffle butter, it had a luxurious mouthfeel. My favorite was the pork chop (cognac, sweet prunes, bacon, rosemary) -- the sweet and soft texture of the prune was melted in my mouth like fat, and the pork was tender, with the rosemary also coming through. The vodka rigatoni was a skip, somewhat bland and one-note, we ended up putting some of the truffle butter and garlic aioli from the fries to make it more flavorful. This was especially in contrast with the spicy shrimp pasta which was much tastier. Also got the strawberry vacherin (strawberry ice cream, meringue, vanilla whipped cream), it was my first time having this dessert. The tartness of the strawberry was great with the fluffy meringue and the sweet ice cream. Service was extremely attentive, and the restaurant is beautifully decorated with moody lighting. Although the space was packed, it didn't feel too loud or crowded. We spent about two hours and didn't feel rushed.

    I had such a hard time getting a reservation here! I think they have more availability during…read morelunch, but the dinner reservations are so hard to grab. I went on a Thursday night, and the place was absolutely packed. The front feels more like a bar/casual area, while the dining room is tucked toward the back. My reservation was at 10:15 PM, so I actually had a light dinner beforehand and ordered a little lighter than I normally would. I got: - Truffle Monkey Bread ($34.99) - Prime Rib French Dip ($39.99) - Pommes Frites ($13.99) - Banana Split Sundae ($24.99) I thought the prices were definitely on the higher end when I first sat down, but the Truffle Monkey Bread is divine! Honestly, it's probably in my top 3 bread experiences of my life. If you love truffle, butter, cheese, and basically everything good in life, please get this. It comes out slightly warm and is just incredible. I will probably dream about this bread. The French Dip was good, although it was a little too salty for me. If I get the chance to come back, I'd probably try one of their actual steaks instead. The pommes frites were super crispy, basically McDonald's fries but elevated. The Banana Split Sundae was so pretty. I loved how they placed all the little treats around the crevices/imprints of the dish (not sure how else to describe it ). It's huge, though, so definitely don't expect to finish it yourself. I'd recommend sharing it with 3+ people. I was also celebrating an anniversary, and they brought out a strawberry scoop for us. It tasted homemade and really fresh. I could actually see pieces of strawberry in it, which I loved. The restaurant is definitely on the pricier side, and getting a dinner reservation can be a struggle, but I'd absolutely go again if I got the chance. The decor is cozy and upscale, the food was excellent, and the whole place has a really nice atmosphere. My only real complaint was that our waitress kept pushing us to order more, which got a little annoying, especially since we had already ordered quite a bit. Overall: expensive + difficult reservation, but absolutely worth trying. And please get the truffle monkey bread.

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    Samantha is a very friendly and excellent waitress-- she does a fantastic job at taking care of you…read moredespite the crowded restaurant. -Vodka pizza was 100% amazing, love the sauce but needs extra mozzarella just a tad bit. Otherwise perfect. Loved it fresh and warm. -cacio e pepe: quality of ingredients was there, its a good balance but got dry and cold. I noticed other people ordered rigatoni so will try next. -ambiance is great, servers know their wine. -as an option in Bryant Park, definitely worth the time and money. I unfortunately didn't like how crowded it was, and how it lacked accommodations for last minute drop ins (there should be two tables for two people)-- however that was not in my control, just makes the experience difficult.

    We recently tried this place for an early supper as we were in mood for Italian. The location right…read moreacross Bryant park was a plus! They have 3 locations but we chose this one because it serves pizza. The ambience was amazing, and surprisingly the place was almost full even at that time. For drinks, I had the strawberry Nojito, which was quite refreshing, while my husband had a Pinot Noir. For mains, we ordered the Rigatoni Pasta with Burrata (from the add ons) and Margherita Pizza. The pasta was decent but a little too chewy for us, even considering it was al Dante. The pizza was good. The highlight was definitely the olive oil cake which comes with cream and berries which was a really good combination. We loved it!! Overall a decent meal with a lovely ambiance. PS: Our server Jose was very kind, checked on us throughout the meal, and was funny too. He took a selfie with us when we asked him to click our pictures

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    A must visit while in New York when going to the theatre or just looking to have a great dining…read moreexperience. Miss Nellie's has beautiful decor and charm. Very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the Filthy Martini. So good! The blue cheese stuffed olives were delicious. Brunch Menu. My main dish, I went with the double smash burger. Upgraded the fries to parmesan truffle fries. It was delicious! I would like to come back again, especially to try the dinner menu. Overall, great experience, and very satisfied.

    Post theatre "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" dinner in Theatre District. On a whim, I enter…read morewithout reservation, without judgment, without expectation and without willing to wait for it. Miss Nellie's is a very relaxed casual atmosphere. Dark and very low lighting. Customer service is attentive as I was greeted by the hostess upon entry in a bar parlor style seating area. I did not lie in wait for a table. I was promptly seated at a high table in the dark. I did not need a booth. I was willing to be seated at the bar counter. Facilities are relatively clean. Double Smash burger $26.00 Features two thin, crispy beef patties immersed in iceberg, pickles, caramelized onions, American cheese, special sauce with French fries The burger was average as I did engulf within minutes to satisfy my hunger pangs. There were minimal lettuce and seemingly no pickles. Intimate and casual atmosphere does not make the optimal lighting for visual assessment. My male server stated "it is really not two patties, but it is one large patty separated into two." Truth: it is two thin beef patties. It was good, but not juicy filled with intense flavor for seasoning. The French fries were somewhat burnt because it waa hard. At the bottom of the sales receipt there is a suggested gratuity in intervals of high intensity extortionate 25%, 22% and 20% where customers do not have to perform math calculation. I did obtain my sales receipt as keepsake. Business cards are available for grabs.

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