Completely inattentive service despite being the first ones there right when they opened. The barstools are not comfortable at all. They are way too tall for the tables that are used for dining (that's not the omakase counter). I put in an order for the chef's special, 5 pieces. Despite being the first ones there and the place being empty for a good 15 minutes, the food didn't arrive even after 40 minutes. Never coming back here again. read more

Love the ambiance and the sounds! Wish it's stereo though. Only one speaker at the time. Great to listen and talk low. Hope it will stay that way After posting this, they turned on the stereo! Sounds great! Thank goodness! read more

Decently cool place with small sushi and awful service. I'd say this is definitely a place to come to for a drink and app but not for dinner. Super pricey and they won't come over to ask if you want another drink or more food. The sushi was good but expensive and extremely small. I will give them kudos on their fatty toro with caviar, which was delicious and actually a substantial size. The salmon and eel hand rolls were mediocre. A Carafe of their cheapest sake ($40), five (5) pieces of sushi and two (2) hand rolls ran us $150 without tip, which in fairness might be very low if you receive the same service that we did. Expert tip - go next door to Royale instead for an awesome burger, staff and vibe! read more

Food was okay but the blonde tall young waitress gave us HUGE attitude when we left a 15% tip. She came up to our table and said "if you meant to leave a 15% tip, you should have told me that ahead of time". She was so unpleasant that it left a bad feeling about the entire night. I would think the establishment would appreciate polite guests who leave a decent tip. I don't recommend this place because of how poorly the staff is trained read more

the server chris was amazing! first time here and all the appetizer were delicious, especially the dominican sliders! you won't be disappointed! read more

I had a very odd experience with two friends at this business that left a sour taste in all of our mouths. Our party of three attended a wonderful omakase experience at the chef's counter (not that it truly matters, but we each spent triple digits on omakase and cocktails). When the meal ended, we wanted to hang around the bar and we were told that no, we couldn't stay, and that we had to leave the premises. I want to clarify that we weren't (and aren't) rude or disruptive in any way. The business told us that because we hadn't reserved an actual seat at the bar, we couldn't stay. We told them we were more than happy to just stand by the jukebox but they told us no. No explanation, just that we needed to leave. Spending a hefty price tag on dinner and then being kicked out of the bar was equal parts jarring, hurtful and infuriating. So, one star. Don't recommend. read more

Super cool place and a really fun experience. We came for the omakase and really enjoyed it, but it would be just as nice to come in for a drink and a hand roll. read more

Cool place with a great vibe, good music and delicious hand rolls. Spinning 45 records is an added plus

Had a reservation for here at 8:30 and left at 9:30 because our food never came out. Took so long. No one ever checked on us to see that drinks were empty. Super loud. Weird ambiance. Good for drinks but not for food. read more

Truly the only good thing about this place is the whole look of it. Its so so cool inside and its a shame the drinks and service dont complement it. I had an un drinkable espresso martini a while back and thought I'd give them another shot tonight. We showed up around 9 on a Thursday and understandably its their policy they dont do standing room during dinner service. So as instructed by the host, we came back at 11. We then were told we still could not be admitted inside and were told to come back in 15ish mins with attitude and no other suggestions/options. From a service workers point of view you would think having 6 girls take the effort to come back to your bar hours later would be something that would be appreciated and not just dismissed immediately. Did she expect us to just like stand outside in 30 degree weather? Im just disappointed I even gave it a second chance read more

The only thing going for it was the chic space. However the service is terrible. The hostess was uninviting and looked me and my partner up and down. The waitress took forever with our order and forgot our appetizers. They also offer an 8 course sushi which is also more of a 5 course. AND the waitress stared at us while we were putting in the tip. Such bad etiquette. We didn't want to give her that much. We left and had pizza read more

Do not go! Portions are tiny and expensive, seating is uncomfortable, food took really long. The only good thing was the vibe. read more

Studio 151 - Vibes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Hostess was extremely rude, I had made reservations for me and my girlfriend through Resi. We had a few drinks plus 2 appetizers, hostess then rudely walked up to our table after paying, yelling and demanding to never make reservations again if we weren't going to order more. She had then went on saying that reservations are meant for people who order more. Keep in mind there is no wait outside and a pretty slow to steady night. Other than that this place has great food and drinks!!!! read more

Do you like your Omakase/hand roll sushi served in an old east village upstairs bar? Enjoy the constant buzzer going off from the kitschy speak easy front door, dirty east village black bathroom, clueless rule obsessed hostess and a server throwing down "gratuity included" on 1 round of drinks this might your spot. read more

drinks were okay curl haired girl gave an issue about not tipping after $60 bill for two drinks she made an entitled comment about not getting tipped as if it's something that's mandatory. was so nasty never coming back again got nasty looks all night. she won't stop looking at me after i stopped coming to her, and she made very rude comments. read more

very cool vibe for a dinner. food is excellent but not very much bang for your buck if you are really looking for a meal that fills you up.

Horrible service! Most of her review on google are her family, friends and even staff!! There not real and she photoshops her pictures, please look at her pictures and blow them up! Nails- can see the gel is uneven the shape is off or she claims it's not her work but it is! Lashes- her daughter taught her then she took an online course even with her own pictures you can see there off and not done well!! Piercing- there half decent depending where you're getting it done, if your getting your tongue done PLEASE PLEASE PLEAEE go somewhere else she's not strong enough to get through the muscle as it is tough 8/10 times the tongue reacts she has to pull it out and stab it again it's traumatizing and painful and it's usually not straight! There's a reason she's cheap go to a reputable shop! She won't accept accountability for her poor workmanship instead she acts the reviews, when that doesn't work she has no problem contacting ppl you know to lie and make up stories as well as she loves to talk about her clients in the salon to others it's disgusting!! She also loves to hire young black girls and then not pay them for their work instead she files false police reports of theft and if that doesn't work she will call CAS, animal control, welfare, Odsp, OSAP and even ppl they know, she should focus on staying clean and doing a better job!! If you don't believe this go on her social media she's attacking someone new every week or 2 and she then will make posts to embarrass these employees, talk about luck after these employees leave her she always finds things in their personal belongings after they have been unattended for days and shares these lives online!! This is a 50yr old attacking and not paying women just starting out in life, in one case she even found out where one girl moved on too she went there made false allegations and got her fired it's so sad!! Pay these girls what's owed and take some classes it's your service that's subpar not everyone else!! Part 2 Horrible Experience- responding to the owners response- You're a lair Teresa it was you!! The piercing was done by you the OWNER Teresa not Dessiree whoever that is! It was just you and your daughter in the shop and another lady getting her nails done, It's very sad that as the owner you can't accept responsibility for your poor workmanship it seems anytime there's a bad review you blame someone else, you were the one that pierced my tongue and botched it NO ONE ELSE YOU DID!!! You did a horrible job and traumatized me!!!! You need to realize your work is subpar and stop blaming everyone else for your horrible service it's pathetic, post whatever you would like but please post the videos of you piercing someone's tongue a few actually because if you search online there's a bunch of ppl on Reddit complaining about the same thing and every single one was done but the owner!! It was you stop blaming everyone else for your crappy work!!! read more

drinks were okay the curly haired bar tender was nasty and commented when she wasn't given tip as if it was expected she's too entitled and i definitely won't be coming back read more

The bartender was very stressed. Terrible drinks, and when we asked him to switch, he made another in a broken glass. Terrible. The music saves the place. read more

Came to this spot originally just for drinks. My girlfriend had made the reservation for 5 of us and didn't realize they required each person in the party to purchase $60 worth of food when you make a reservation. Admittedly that was our fault, but strange policy of you ask me. We explained the misunderstanding to the server and she pretty much shrugged her shoulders so we asked if we could speak with a manager. She proceeds to grab who I believe was the door person or the host, not really sure what her job was. The lady starts yelling at me and pointing to their policy on resy. I tried to explain that we were happy to pay for our drinks and leave but we were not going to pay for food we weren't going to eat. She proceeds to complain about how they were losing reservations because we had taken a table, mind you when we were sat originally, they placed us in a corner haphazardly squished at a table with a 10 person birthday party so not sure where all these reservations were considering the place was not full AT ALL. She was incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful. We ended up paying for our drinks and made to feel like they were doing up a favor. Terrible service and the cocktail I had was basic considering there are a ton of options in this city. Save your money and go to Bobby's night out down the way. read more

Best omakase I have ever had. Was full by the end of the course but had to do several encores. Highly recommend also for jazz, neo-soul and soul funk lovers read more

This is my favorite hang in downtown NYC. The room is so beautiful that it makes you want to come back again and again with your friends. The sushi is fresh and delicious, there's always amazing music and the cocktails are great. My favorites are the ones that come in the fancy coupe glasses with the gold rim ! I love that you can come earlier for a chill time for sushi with friends, and on the weekends later on it always turns into a party. I feel like Bianca Jagger and David Bowie would have loved this place! read more

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Best spot in nyc The DJs are always excellent and it's the only place in New York with a good sound system The sushi made by kamui is incredible and is on par or better than the highest quality the city can offer. The ambiance Is perfect and the staff is made up of the kindest, most fun people you'll meet read more

The Omakase is INCREDIBLE. If you can secure a booking, do it. Fabulous DJ spinning outstanding laid back jazz on a super high quality sound system. V friendly attentive but also relaxed staff. Great vibe. A complete gem. read more

Excellent selection of unique offerings that you won't find on other menus. Omakase is the way to go if you really want to enjoy the sushi and the great company of the Chef. Go early for the food, stay late for the drinks! read more

Slowest service. $12 for gin and tonic, made with NIKOLAI. long story short, don't go.

Extremelyyyy average sushi would not go back -- wildly expensive, bad service, medium quality fish -- almost nothing to share for the table and each handroll is around $10 -- lighting was way too bright, staff was rude read more

I came here last night for an event friends were involved in. Even though I was awake for the last 48 hours working on deadlines, I came out to be of support. However, the ambience of this place got to me: dark rooms illuminated by red light bulbs, languorous music, soft chairs, and a chatty crowd. So I dozed off. However, a female bartender woke me up somehow and then got in my face to tell me that sleeping isn't allowed and to get out. Then asked me if I came with anyone. She ended her scolding by telling me to go outside and get some air. Then stormed off. By the time I felt ready to get up and share her antics with others, good laughs were heartily shared all around. Interestingly, she kept repeatedly running over to where we were standing by the DJ booth to wipe it down while throwing more dirty looks my way. I know this place is trying really hard to give off that sexy and underground vibe but it won't work when the staff act like a bunch of touchy grandmas who don't want you getting too comfortable in their space. Yet I'm grateful that sourpuss bartender let me know what her deal is so I could spend my money drinking somewhere better. read more

Cool vibes, amazing sushi and beats, great crowd! Favorite spot! Always have the best time! read more

Studio 151 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

New favorite hidden bar in the city. The sushi is absolutely incredible. It blew me away and I have a very high standard for my sushi in the city. It's pricey but worth it. Great drinks music service and atomosphere. Get here early before the bouncer and take your time enjoying the surroundings. read more

Best place with the most amazing sushi and cocktails. There is no where like this in the city. Everything feels tasteful and selected from the furniture and lighting to the lovely djs who only play vinyl. This is not a restaurant or a bar, it's a masterful mix of both. read more

Asked if they could make a nice Paloma... they said yes and proceeded to pour bottled Ocean Spray into the shaker. Wtf .... Not for 18$

If you're looking for an alternative to nightlife in the Alphabet City/East Village area that isn't filled to the brim with obnoxious 22 year old NYU students, you've just found it here at Studio 151. It's a sprawling second floor den of dark lights, ambient tones, and dancing that even the most incredulous detractor from club life can appreciate. It definitely has a pre-Giuliani feel to it, and it's a nice respite from the usual club experience. Perhaps one of the best features is that drinks won't cost you a 20% down payment on a coop - each vodka/soda I purchased was just $10, and while that's by no stretch a bargain, it sure is for a nightclub. If you're looking for a late night out, you should highly consider Studio 151. read more

One of the best omakase's in nyc. The fish is phenomenal and the chef is inventive enough to give a much better and more fun experience than you'd find at a 2 or 3 star joint in the city. Run, don't walk. read more

Terrible service. Waited for an hour before we got served and had to flag the waitress many times. Food was similarly underwhelming w small portions and expensive prices read more

I was looking for a unique experience for a birthday celebration. Studio 151 delivered. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered the omakase. The bar only seats four to five people so the experience is very intimate. It was amazing! Everything was so incredibly fresh and had a little something that made it stand out from a typical hand roll. Whether is was smokiness, a little salt, or a garlic chip. To be clear, it is not sushi with a bunch of sauces and avocado (which I also love). The cocktails were also amazing as well as the music and overall vibe. I will definitely be back. read more

Awesome ambiance, the lighting, art, and furniture have a cool, laid-back vibe. Music is great and the staff are all very cool. Great food (although a bit pricey), and even better drinks. Love that this place isn't obvious if you're just walking down the street. One star off because of how expensive a single hand roll is. read more

Made a reservation and couldn't even get seated because, despite the restaurant being empty, there was no hostess. The vibes are beyond too. Wish I could comment about the food, but the service was so bad I didn't even get the chance to try it. read more

The first time I decided to try this place out, I had not previously heard of it. It turned out to be cool in its ambiance, quite an underground feel. The music was mainly Disco and most of the people enjoyed it. The music selections where excellent. Although it was very crowded, I enjoyed myself. The only two downsides with this venue are long wait times at the bar and the restrooms. The prices were consistent with cocktail prices in the city. The restroom was clean and fairly roomy. I would consider visiting again. read more

Great ambience, absolutely tremendous music selection. Great for groups, not overcrowded, drinks are stiff and service is quick.