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    Swan Room

    4.3 (50 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)

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    Banana Sazerac
    John P.

    Swan Room on the Lower East Side is the perfect place to have a cocktail experience in New York. It's housed in a landmark built in 1912 which is now the fully renovated Nine Orchard Hotel. There are a number of bars and restaurants available but the Swan Room is quite unique. It's the old teller room set with vaulted ceilings and Pink Tennessee marble walls. It definitely has an old world flare which makes it a perfect spot for a New York nightcap. @swanroomnyc The menu has a nice selection for all flavors and likes. We landed on Banana Sazerac and Grasshopper which are both variations of classics. I have a hard time passing up a cocktail paired with banana liqueur and a brown spirit. They always turn out delicious if made well so Banana Sazerac was calling me. This legendary New Orleans recipe took on new life by adding a few twists to the original ingredients. It combined Rye whiskey with Brown Butter Cognac, Oloroso (dark Spanish fortified wine), banana liqueur and absinthe. It worked well with a nice balance of boozy, slightly sweet and rich. The Grasshopper added Armagnac and Pandan (Asian vanilla) to the original ingredients of Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cacao and cream. It was an elevated treat from a classic that always brings happiness to our crew. White Swan is a memorable space worth seeking out next time you're in New York. I look forward to checking out more of Nine Orchard hotel next time but I would go back just for that room and these two fabulous cocktails. @nineorchard Salute @thejohnnycocktail #newyork #cocktailphotography #cocktails Banana Sazerac Rye Whiskey Brown Butter Cognac Oloroso Banana Liqueur Absinthe Grasshopper Creme de Menthe Armagnac Creme De Cacao Pandan Cream

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    Gifty W.

    Great place to grab a cocktail. Beautiful interior with warm stone and stunning architecture. Popped in before meeting friends for dinner.

    Hummus and eggnog cocktail
    Megan W.

    I came here around Christmas and had a great time. The area isn't my favorite, especially taking the subway but once you're there you totally forget. I did make a reservation so I'm not sure how hard it would be to walk in but we were sat immediately, the inside is beautiful. I got the eggnog cocktail and it was great, my friend also loved what she got. We ordered the hummus which came almost more like a salad but was really great. And then we got the toffee cake and espresso to end the night, both of which were great. I loved it here and will definitely be back.

    Tony Y.

    We had a craving for a fancy drink in the neighborhood and decided to visit the Swan Room. We didn't have a reservation, so the hostess took a few minutes before seating us, even though the room was nearly empty. Not sure what the delay was about, but we eventually got a table. I ordered the bourbon Old Fashioned, and my wife opted for a dirty martini with Bleu cheese-stuffed olives. To go along with the drinks, we added a side of rosemary fries. The fries were tasty, although at $15, they didn't feel quite worth the cost. Overall, the drinks were great, and we're excited to have this as a local neighborhood spot. We'll definitely be back.

    Alexa T.

    I had no idea this place existed until my friends invited me for drinks on a Saturday night. They made a reservation so when I arrived, we were already seated. It's the hotel bar for Nine Orchard hotel so the bathroom is located inside the hotel. You have to go all the way in the back by the bar, turn left, and walk down some stairs. Quite an adventure. It's absolutely stunning inside! Love the low lights, high ceilings, and coziness. I got the strawberry cocktail, which came in a huge goblet. It was refreshing and I liked it.

    Chelsea E.

    Gorgeous sexy bar that has my favorite burger in the city. Food is limited but you can ask to order off the corner bar menu (shhhh). Drinks are delicious, great for a date night or classy / quiet start to a night out downtown.

    Snack platter $18
    Lauren M.

    The Swan Room is located inside the Nine Orchard hotel. There's a small step to get inside, and I'm not sure if there's an ADA way to get inside. It is not a big bar but it is gorgeous! Note that the bathrooms are downstairs (not sure if there's an elevator). The bathrooms are very pretty though. Service was spectacular and attentive. I had the Takishido Martini and it was stunning. Very complex flavor profile. The drinks here are thoughtfully curated. The food menu is limiting, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan. We had the snack platter but it's pricey at $18, and usually something some bars give you for free! It contained potato chips, olives and nuts. The tables are pretty close together so be prepared to make friends with your neighbors. Their Resy page mentions a dress code and say "dress for a night out", which is deceiving. There were a fair amount of tourists at the bar not dressed up at all, so I would take the dress code as a light suggestion rather than a requirement. Overall, this is a nice place to come for a drink but make sure you eat a full meal before or after as the dinner options are limited.

    Wendy B.

    Beautiful space. Delicious cocktails. Okay food that's slightly overpriced, but well that's usual for a hotel lobby bar. Grilled Oyster and Jamon Croquettes were great elevated bar bites here.

    View of the bar & lounge
    Holley Janae P.

    After our reservation at UVA, we journeyed to the lower east side for drinks at Swan Room. This elegant and cozy cocktail lounge is connected to the Nine Orchard hotel and is the sister cocktail bar to Corner Bar on the same block. It was a rainy night, so the plush seating, velvet curtains, and intimate lighting were particularly inviting! I had a glass of Rosé while my friend tried a savory gin and tonic with carrots and coriander. The Swan Room is a great spot for drinks before dinner or a spot for a long debrief and lengthy conversations.

    Ellen C.

    Wow. This spot was gorgeous. LOOK at the ceiling - beautiful chandeliers dropping down from a high ceiling with intricate details. We had a reservation for 9 but our table wasn't ready. We were taken to the bar where we ordered the yuzu and lemongrass martinis. We were there for a little while before we got taken to our seats but the bartender was really sweet and we enjoyed our drinks. We ended up getting seconds - the spicy goldfinch and garden margarita, which were our favorites for the night. Overall, beautiful spot - very elegant. Definitely a great date spot!

    Brad B.

    What a great cozy little lounge bar that used to be a bank. A fairly new spot in a hotel called nine Orchard. Adam, the host was very professional and accommodating. It's almost like a much smaller version of the Beekman if you've ever been to that hotel and bar. Definitely the most upscale joint for the area.

    Bar snacks under fancy light
    Jane C.

    Speak-easy type of bar - in the middle of Dime Square! Unreal that something so fancy is in the Lower East side. Beautiful people and beautiful space - amazing mood lighting and luxe seating and finishing. Came here for a nightcap and spent $100 on 3 very dainty but delicious and well-done drinks. Almost worth it! Photos not allowed but I snuck one of the bar snacks

    connie a.

    Swan Room ceiling caught my eye a few times while driving by and I finally got to go. I was a lil wary due to the other reviews but I had a good experience and good service. We went on a Friday night, about 10:15pm or so, party of 2 and got seated immediately. We got a nice comfy little booth nook. Drinks are delicious, they came fast and the fries too. Overall it's an amazing experience for the price point. Cocktails are like $18-22 most places in NYC but here you get ambiance, glassware with style, chic coasters and obviously the most gorgeous coffered ceilings. Service is also quite quick with ordering and receiving. I don't know. I don't want it to get too crowded but I'm not sure why it isn't a long waiting list either. That's kind of what makes it perfect though.

    Dirty martini brought with extra brine on the side

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    Great drinks and a perfect ambiance for a night out - either on a date or with friends. Very cozy and just good vibes all around

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    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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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.

    Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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    Monkey Bar

    Monkey Bar

    4.3
    (505 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Monkey Bar became one of my favorite Midtown restaurants because its modern history ran almost…read moreperfectly alongside my years in New York. I arrived in 2008 with very little, and when Graydon Carter revived the restaurant in 2009, I was beginning a rise of my own, first at a large global bank and then, to my astonishment, at one of the city's most powerful investment firms. The suits were daily, the walls were gold, and the pressure was so consuming that even success could feel like a form of attrition. After a few years, I moved to a smaller firm with Southern roots, where the culture was more humane, the work gave me greater autonomy, and I produced some of the strongest results of my career, even within an industry still governed by fear, greed, and status. Inside, the red booths, low lighting, generous spacing, and hand-painted monkey murals made lunch feel ceremonial without becoming stiff. The room was timeless and handsome, with polished service, quality food, and the subtle assurance of a place where you could be proud to bring someone important. I especially remember sitting in one of those booths with two mentors, each only a few years older than I was and therefore close enough in vintage to feel relatable, trustworthy, and genuinely within reach. One had entered my life after I left the larger firm and helped me understand an earlier chapter that had also ended abruptly and, at the time, felt deeply unfair; the other had guided me through the smaller firm where I finally found a more sustainable way to work. Over that long lunch, I introduced them, we discussed several promising ideas, and for a moment my career seemed to have reached the point where relationships, experience, and opportunity were finally converging. One of those ideas consumed an extraordinary amount of my time and energy, and I believed it might become the foundation of my next chapter. Instead, the arrangement eventually turned on me, the role I thought I had earned never materialized, and the business itself sputtered. My professional life, financial footing, and pride all collapsed just as COVID was beginning. Then Monkey Bar closed in 2020, which made the ending feel almost unnervingly complete: the restaurant, the city, and the version of myself built around New York finance all went dark at once. For years, I experienced that ending as devastating and unfair; now I can see it as wisdom delivered through an unnecessarily rough process. The restaurant's later revival by a Chicago hospitality group feels fitting because it still honors tradition and ceremony while allowing the old forms to evolve into something healthier, looser, and more current. I have not been back since that lunch, but a return now would feel like visiting the museum of my past, not reclaiming a life that asked too much, gave too little, and finally lost its hold on me. Even now, I remember Monkey Bar as a great Midtown lunch in a memorable room, surrounded by the residue of old ambitions and the gratitude of having survived them. The cocktails were sharp, the service was impeccable, and the dining room carried that glamorous old New York energy without feeling trapped by it. I remain deeply fond of the place, partly for what it was and partly for what it witnessed. Some restaurants become attached to a chapter of your life, and Monkey Bar holds mine with unusual grace.

    The truffle monkey bread while a total carb and calorie bomb was delicious and left a lasting…read moreimpression. It featured a crispy, sugar-glazed exterior and a soft, chewy interior, topped with truffle cheese and served with a truffle butter dip; the pairing was superb, and it tasted great both on its own and with the dip. For the main course, I ordered the miso-glazed black cod. The flavor was flawless, and while the portion was small (which was acceptable), the pool of broth accompanying it was completely unnecessary; it was inedibly salty, so what was the point of serving it? After finishing the fish, I was left with a plate full of broth, rendering the plate unusable. Plus, it was overpriced; for this dish, you're better off going to Strip House Strip House remains the undisputed king of this dish in New York. A friend ordered the chicken parmesan. It was just average. Another friend ordered the short rib stroganoff. The flavor was decent, but it was far too rich and heavy. As someone whose palate is split 50/50 between Western and Chinese cuisine, I could manage only five bites at most. If you have a palate that prefers 100% Chinese food, proceed with caution on this dish. Friends ordered sides of mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. These are dishes originally meant for low-income Americans to fill up on cheaply; there's no limit to how good they can be, but also no floor to how bad they can get. Both were on par with the average quality found in upscale restaurants. Honestly, these are two dishes I would never order myself. To sum up: the atmosphere was great. It's also hard to get a reservation; the place was packed when we had lunch at 2 PM. Aside from that monkey bread, I didn't feel like anything else justified the price or offered something you couldn't find elsewhere. I don't quite get the hype. Perhaps I just didn't order the right dishes; maybe next time I'll try the burger and the steak.

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    Lola's

    4.5
    (93 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    My parents and I stopped into Lola's for a Sunday night dinner. We were seated right away in the…read moreback near the kitchen (which is open concept and fun to watch). We perused the menu and decided to go with the Naan, Beet and Rhubarb Salad, Yellowfin Sashimi, and then entrees grit cakes, low country broil, and dumplings. The food was exceptional. Nice combinations of flavors with fresh ingredients. Ambiance is nice. It's a cute spot, not too loud. Definitely a nice spot to relax. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. My mom also has an allergy to chili and the staff was nice enough to go through the menu and help her pick options that worked. Overall, highly recommend Lola's! Lovely staff, flavorful food and a cute atmosphere will make for a fun evening.

    Stumbled across this spot by just walking in flatiron. We were seated by the kitchen counter which…read moreis a pretty cool concept. The ambiance was great and I loved watching the food being cooked. Service was 10/10 and our waitress was really attentive. Apologies that her name is slipping me at the moment. I wish they had more items to choose from but overall would recommend. I had the low country boil and my friend had the pork dumplings and grit cakes, all very delicious. I will come back for the fried chicken thighs

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    Don Angie

    Don Angie

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Full bar
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    I've been to Don Angie a few times and it never disappoints! The food here is solid and the staff…read moreare all super nice. It can be hard to get a reservation here, but it opens 7 days ahead of time on OpenTable at 9am so definitely plan ahead if you want a reservation. For apps, we tried the Amberjack Crudo, the stuffed garlic flatbread, and the chrysanthemum salad. All three were delicious and I'd highly recommend trying them all. The flatbread had a cheesy texture while being super crispy similar to a Chinese scallion pancake. The chrysanthemum salad had a nice texture and was super refreshing. For entrees, we had the buffalo milk caramelle, gnocchi, sourdough pasta, steak Al Limone, and the lasagna. The caramelle portion was small but it had a nice sweet taste to it. The lasagna is the star as it comes with 6 large pinwheels and is served with garlic bread on the side! The sourdough pasta was also tasty along with the lemon sauce steak. For sides, I recommend getting the Japanese sweet potato's. They are super sweet and crunchy and was definitely the unexpected star of the food we tried! For dessert, the tiramisu is delicious but our group really loved the mochi!

    Came in thinking it was overrated but can pleasantly say it was really good!…read more Got the chrysanthemum salad, sourdough pasta and of course the lasagna Salad was really solid tho 26$ and no meat in it is crazy. Overpriced for sure but delicious nonetheless Sourdough pasta was my favorite of the night and only 3$ more than the salad lol. Pasta was aldente and sauce was nice and flavorful Sweet potato side was not bad but didn't stand out either Now the lasagna, tbh still a solid dish. Definitely suggest taking it home and then reheating it for the next day. It is a lot of food and the tomato sauce was nice and tangy. Only Wish there was more tomato sauce and for the lasagna to be served hotter. It came out warm but i wanted it like lava Bread was good just needed to be seasoned

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    Zou Zou’s

    4.2
    (582 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

    Came back here for dinner largely to get the cheesecake. It's certainly unique and huge - both this…read moreand the caramelized pineapple could feed 4 people each. The cheese is on the lighter side and the textural combination is nice, sort of like a baklava cheesecake but crispier and lighter. I like heavier cheesecakes though. Drinks: golden negroni was spot on, but didn't like the sangria. They had a medjool cocktail that went off the menu to my disappointment. Appetizers: the octopus carpaccio was the best and I'd order again. The tuna tartare was a little too heavy on the sauce flavor, and the golden beets were unmemorable. The yellowtail was good I think, but didn't stand out either. Mains: the duck borek has more of a sausage like meat texture. I thought it was decent but the meat being duck didn't do much and I've had better boreks in Astoria. It comes with a vegetable side that is a nice offset. I tried a friend's lamb chops and this was really good with the cooked cherries.

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