The Grizzly Pear is such a gem in NYC. The ambiance is laid-back, cozy, and effortlessly cool. It really feels like an upscale dive bar in the best way possible. Warm lighting, good energy, and a chill crowd make it an easy place to hang whether you're starting your night or winding it down. One of the best parts is the menu. It's super affordable for NYC, but still delivers on quality. Everything feels simple, satisfying, and done right. We ordered the burger and fries, wings and fries, plus a margarita and a mojito. The burger was juicy and filling, the wings were flavorful, and the fries were hot and crispy. The drinks were solid, refreshing, and exactly what you want at a spot like this. Location-wise, it's perfect. The Grizzly Pear is close to so many things, making it a great stop before or after exploring the neighborhood, catching up with friends, or heading to another spot nearby. The service really stood out too. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing, which added to the relaxed vibe of the place. Overall, The Grizzly Pear is a great go-to if you want good food, decent drinks, a cool atmosphere, and fair prices all in one spot. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. read more

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Delicious fried chicken sandwich! and they're always attentive and kind! I also love all the celebrity portraits on the walls and some seatings they have are really cute. I like coming here with my friends a lot. read more

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I came here solo and Sarah made my experience the absolute best. The bar is nice and reminds me of a few dive bars back home in CA that I love. The Grisly, however, is like the most elevated dive bar but you still get the friendly "we've known you forever even if we've just met" kind of energy from the staff. Or at least Sarah. Damn did she make me feel welcome. Recommended great burger (the Smash with pepperjack) and was just so friendly that I didn't want to run out immediately after eating and having one drink. Oh, the fries....criminally good. The Happy Hour drink menu is pretty solid, and this is s place you could go to on a date, with friends, or by yourself. Music isn't too loud, sports are on the TVs, food is good, and drink options are plenty. read more

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Came here for Lectures on Tap. The staff is so friendly here. The nachos were great. I had the Pear cider and it was delicious!!! The private room for the lecture was large but they still crammed in a lot of seats which made it a little uncomfortable. However the bar area is nice and I'd come back on my own. read more

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Came in for a beer, and was treated like a regular! This is exactly the kind of place I'm looking for when I'm flying solo and looking for some refreshment and a casual conversation with a great bartender! Happy Hour is great! read more

Returning from a Broadway musical one night in NYC I wanted something light to eat - and a tasty cocktail. I had seen The Grisly Pear, walking by it in the daytime on the same block as our hotel. We walked in and had a seat at the bar. The music was loud (yes, I'm older) but it had a nice welcoming vibe and the barkeep was friendly and greeted us right away. We looked over the drink menu and I chose the Trouble in Pearadise and my wife chose the Cosmopolitan. To address my hunger I ordered the Warm Queso Dip with Chips. My drink was absolutely delicious, pineapple juice, prickly pear, syrup, whiskey and ginger beer. Sweet but not overly sweet a great combination. And my wife really enjoyed her cosmopolitan as well. The Queso was a blend of three cheeses and it was a perfect late night snack. When we come back to New York City, I will definitely plan a stop at the Grisly Pear ( I understand they have several locations in Manhattan). read more

Loved this spot! Will definitely go again. Bar tender was great- we just got beers and hung out with friends. There was slam poetry going on in the back but we stayed in the bar area! read more

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A very dive-y feel. It was very busy when we went but the bartender was able to give us his proper attention. Ordered a mule & a tequila negroni-- both of which were prepared with good amount ingredients NOT watered down. Good music - a mix of throwback 2000s with current tracks. Price was the same as every other manhattan establishment. Very comfortable. read more

Came in before a show across the street. Good service and the bartender had some good stories about celebrities. Prices are fair and food is on par for bar food. It has an old Irish bar vibe to it. read more

The comedians gave up. They didn't even try bc the crowd was small. But i paid full price. I should get the same quality show as any other night. Don't go. read more

Terrific little spot to have a drink and enjoy some comedy! Perfect location! They even have open mic nights for any aspiring stand-up comedians. read more

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A bit off the beaten path so not crowded when we walked in at 6pm on a weekday. The bar is U-shaped and has lots of seats, and there are hi-tops on the side. We snagged a hi-top and the server quickly took our order. Service all around was good. We weren't expecting much in the way of food but it was surprisingly tasty. The chicken tenders were indeed tender (and crispy) and the nachos came with a choice of the same protein that is in the main course section (like chicken chunks). Even the chips for the chips and guac came out warm and crispy. All around solid, would return. read more

Great food, yummy and strong drinks, kind staff. The seating for the comedy show wasn't very comfortable. Good happy hour deals. $9 for a margarita?! Amazing. Delicious burgers and margaritas. My one coworker got the chicken tenders which she seemed to like. My other coworker and I got the smashburger. The free donuts during the comedy show tonight were a nice perk! We had the Oreo and cinnamon sugar ones. Liked the comedians overall. Definitely want to try their downtown location. read more

Service was truly excellent I think but I asked for sprite. It was 1/10. Tasted like sparkling water. So I told them that they may have ran out of syrup. They said they were replacing it. Brought it back with little flavor and less carbonation. 2/10 lol read more

This is a review of the comedy club in the back, and the back bar. First off, the drinks actually were made right. Okay, well, a Manhattan SHOULD have a cherry (these didn't). They still tasted good, and had enough alcohol that I could taste them. The comedy acts were quite funny. There was a good variety, and the sets lasted around 10 to 15 minutes each. The ambience is bar / nightclub. The service is actually quite good. Some things to know: 2 Item (food or drink) minimum per person. Sitting in the back doesn't buy you anonymity in any way, shape or form from the comedians. You are fair game wherever you sit. As usual, some of the comics were better than others, and we got a good laugh. We found a vendor in Times Square who sold us the tickets at a slight discount. Look around. read more

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I came here for a trip and we had a buffet. I ate cheese, pulled pork, and chicken quesadillas and beans and rice. The quesadillas were good with not too much cheese and the beans and meat were cooked well. My friend had mac n cheese and mushrooms and ground beef taco filling with salad. She said it was great and loved the ground beef taco meat. The people serving were super nice and attentive. The place was super cool with neon lights and posters and cool music. read more

Me and my Girlfriend came to this bar for the first time. And we started with the loaded fries and mozzarella sticks. And let me tell you the dishes are absolutely amazing. Like they deserve a Michelin star for the quality of food. The fries cooked to perfection with the steak. Oooh the steak was to die for. Like they put there whole heart into it! I want to recommend this place to everyone. And then I ordered two margaritas that were out of this world. Perfectly flavored and the rim was salted to perfection. And then to keep the party going I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and let me tell you it tasted like they freshly killed the pig in the back and the pork was smoked for like 34555 days to perfection. And let me tell you the f****in bbq sauce is to die for. I love it here and will continue to come every time I come to visit. Highly recommend read more

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I've been watching progress on The Grisly Pear for awhile now. Then on Sunday, we were walking to Black Iron Burger across the street and saw GP was opened so we made a detour to check out the newest place in the neighborhood. It was late on a Sunday afternoon and it was a little quiet but we were greeted by a friendly team. Our server told us the specials they had on drinks and we started with some beer and cocktails. For food, my friends and I shared Fiesta Fries, which were really good. For my main meal, I had buffalo chicken wings and I liked the level of spice and their overall crispyness. We ended with some choco mint donuts, which were pretty good. The place is fresh and updated. You can tell that they are not open long as we had some questions about the menu and our server had to get answers, but that's okay and to be expected. For a place that hasn't been open long, they seem to have it together. I want to reiterate that everyone who works there is super friendly and makes you feel welcome. I've never been to the Grisly Pear location in the Village so can't compare this new outpost to the original. This location does note that it is a comedy club as well and I could see the space in the back reserved for that so it's nice to know that's around. I think this is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and it's always nice to have a solid pub nearby. read more

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My preconceptions were shattered by this meal. The rest of the food was excellent, with spices I typically avoid. The setting is relaxing, tidy, and staffed by especially nice people. The employees stand out; welcoming customers kindly and handling needs pleasantly. The employees showed real hospitality. read more

Food was delicious and so were the infamous oreo donuts! Bartenders and waitresses were also super welcoming and the entertainment from the comedians made the night memorable read more

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I've been a fan of live comedy and if you're from New York this is place is a live comedy staple. I've been going to the Macdougal location for many years, this uptown location is just as good if not better! Food menu is amazing and in opinion you won't get a better pint of Guinness. Super friendly staff and great comedy shows. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in midtown! read more

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So the place was not crowded when we first got there. But it was during Santa con and they decided to have the place as a meeting spot for their scavenger hunt. It got ridiculously packed where they were five back from the bar, regardless, we had a great time. I love the fact that when we got there, they didn't have volume on the football game and we asked the bartender to turn on the volume for the army navy football game and she totally did. The chicken wings were fabulous. Very spicy which I like and juicy and messy. The nachos with guacamole were excellent and so were the drinks. Definitely a great place to go watch some football and have a good time. the service was outstanding even when it got packed. I am shocked at how two bartenders were able to cover everything. they had to move quickly. read more

Not a large selection of food but what they offer they do well. Bar feel with tacos and donuts. Don't skip the donuts! My family got them twice when we stayed at the Hilton next door. Service was very friendly, owner was lovely and you can feel like a regular if you visit more than once. The negative is the interior is pretty dark and my old eyes required my flashlight to read menu. read more

This is a great space honestly. Cost is a little high, but it's totally worth it. Food is a solid four stars but the ambience and service bumped it up to five for me. read more

I was staying at the hotel just next door and I thought I would try out the Bar/Restaurant. The Menu was very limited and the first thing I ordered they didn't have. The establishment was very dark inside and not very welcoming. The food was overpriced for the quality. read more

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We went for the comedy and had an amazing night! The drinks were decent, but that wasn't our main focus. We would go back!

Terrible bar service. Mel the female bartender along with the other bartender were standing around not working. Small crowd and still managed to ignore half the bar. When I had to walk around the opposite end of the bar and ask her for a drink she was annoyed and barely splashed an obviously short pour of alcohol in my glass and when I asked her to remake with a measured shot and she replied that the same sh*t I've been pouring all night. Having to get up and walk around the opposite end of the bar three times to ask for a bartender to make a drink speaks for itself. Terrible service. read more

I'm here now, sitting at the bar. This place is not crowded and a person could die of thirst Was watching the baseball game and dude switched it to football. Worst chicken sandwich ever and no one even asked why I only took two bites I hope the comedy is better than the food and service. You can do better read more

so a year ago, I was a at the grizzly pair and I had absolutely no complaints no questions no I don't know if they're new or whatever the fuck they're not cordial they're not kind they don't do anything to make me want to build a rapport with them and continue to come and patronize this specific bar. Yeah, I might be there for the open but like do you know how many open mics there are in New York City that I could go to I come to this bar for these comedy shows because I've built a rapport with the bartenders and the current motherfuckers that they got there. I just don't know the grizzly bear used to be one of the first suggestions that I would give to people as to where to go if they really wanted to go somewhere that was New York City and it isn't anymore. 3//5 Stars deadass ... read more

Great bartenders, killer comedy. Amazing line up of favorites tonight: Gianmarco Soresi, Sean Patton, Chloe Radcliffe, Aaron Berg and several others I'll be back for sure! read more

Chicken sandwich awesome. Chicken tenders, out of a frozen bag. HOW CAN THEY BE DIFFERENT????

Idk how they made their food but it's always tasty. I've tried the tacos, rice, wings. Def recommend. Great happy hour drinks too.

We went to see the 9 pm comedy show on May 13. Somethings to note. Tickets are the door cost $25 not the $20 if you purchase them online. If you buy tickets at the door the only option is to pay cash of to Venmo the personal Venmo of the gentleman at the door. This isn't a huge deal, but definitely, something to be aware of. There is a two-drink minimum with each ticket purchase, but they are very upfront about this. We had some drinks and chips and queso. It was good. The majority of the comedians were good, but a few of them were really cringe. The crowd was pretty empty for the show. It was surprising to leave the show and see just how packed the bar was. During lulls in the show, you could frequently hear the bar noise which overpowered the comedians. All in all, it was a fun way to spend a Saturday night, but I am not sure I would go back. read more

Amazing comedy shows and good food. I came for the shows and they have semi and soon to be famous comedians there! It's a very upscale comedy club and such a breath of fresh air to the dank basement comedy clubs downtown. It's also a nice crowd of people always. People come dressed casual or afterwork vibes. Great for a date night or groups! I don't have anything negative to say. If you've been to comedy clubs in NYC then u know when u walk in this one is different! read more

Came with my friends for a birthday celebration and left in tears... Because i couldn't stop laughing. Calm vibes, decent food and decent drinks. Nice staff and a good show, I probably would come back. THE MIST AVAILABLE ON ALL Digital Streaming Platforms NIEF SZNxCAM CALIBER Ig: @niefseason read more

I live around the corner and I love coming here to see a comedy show or grab a bite with friends. You guys should book one of my favorite comedians Tom Kelly he doesn't disappoint!! read more

My daughter and I are in NYC visiting. We placed an online order and went to pick it up. They could not find the order. The employees found it and made the order fast and gave us a couple drinks on the house while we waited. Employees were so nice and the best part was the food was great! My daughter said it was one of the best burgers she has ever had. Thanks for a great experience and meal:) read more

The staff is verbally aggressive, strikingly incompetent, and has all the wrong kinds of attitude. They don't hear you in full, they won't try to clarify what they don't hear and instead will fill in the blanks on their own (wrongly), and then they either don't take your order (after telling you several times that they got it) or they bring you the wrong order. And when you nicely ask them for the right order, they get (not so) subtly but obviously offended in a way that makes you not want to trust them with your drinks. How is it the customer's fault that you play the music so loud that you can't do your own job? How is it the customer's fault that you refuse to implement electronic ordering? The staff will yell at you bc they don't understand, they will ask you to speak up several times in a row bc they don't understand, and then they will get mad at you for "yelling" in response and call you "difficult". Like, dude, get over yourself and either give me a pen and paper or turn down the bloody music and get your hearing (and your head) checked. Also, I ordered items they never brought or served but for which they charged me and for which they told me they would refund me. That refund has not arrived. I've called several times but can't get in touch. Some people might call that stealing, petty theft, or even fraud. I'm looking at you, Gary. read more

We saw 9 comics in one show. Service was great and drink prices were reasonable. Had a blast!

Very convenient to our hotel. We enjoyed appetizers and drinks before a Monday 9 PM show. Service, decor and ambience excellent, with lots of old Studio 54 celebrity photos! Comedy show was pretty good and mostly beginner comics, but a fun time for $10! read more