This is a fantastic spot if you are in the mood to hang out and eat some good bar food. Most interesting lemon pepper wings I've ever had. Some sort of sweet glaze blended within the lemon pepper seasoning delicious. Also enjoyed the ranch dipping sauce which tasted homemade. The blue cheese was also great with a sharp taste. Burger was delicious! Every aspect complimented eachother. Normally I don't like American cheese on my burger but it worked on this one. Sauce and onions were perfection. The pickles were also great too. The pickles reminded me of a Japanese style appetizer I can't remeber the name of Delicious sweet potato fries and dipping sauce. The sauce Reminded me of a bang bang shrimp type dipping sauce. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. Felt like they worked as a team. Bummed I didn't take more pictures, because all of the food was delicious! read more

The Seneca - Burg The Seneca Burger (single) - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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Heard a lot of good things about this spot, so I finally checked it out. They've got TVs playing football, and the vibe sits somewhere between a pub and a sports bar. Very low key and unassuming, especially at night... I ordered the Seneca burger (a smash burger), and added bacon. It was good, but $12 for a smash burger feels a bit steep. Good... but not $12 good. I also got the sweet potato fries, which were delicious and crispy. It came with a horseradish(?) dipping sauce that worked surprisingly well. They also had some interesting cocktail options. I'd come back for brunch or an early dinner to try more from the menu. read more

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Decided to stop in with a girlfriend Saturday night. It's got a Midwestern vibe to it to be honest. There were kids and families which was not something I was expecting, but it was a lovely environment. The place has a simple, quirky vibe with a pool table tucked in the back. The only downside is the booths, they're fixed to the wall and way too tight, not exactly big girl friendly. I moved over to the bar once a few people cleared out. The bar, thankfully, was a much better choice, they were hooks to put my bag and coat (thank you! I hate when you sit at a bar and there's no hook, as it means, they did not think of women at all!) and I was very chill and comfortable vibe. I didn't get the bartender's name, which is very unlike me, but she reminded me of the girl from the animated movie Hotel Transylvania, and she had a great positive energy. Even when she was overwhelmed at times, she made sure to check on us, and mixed a great cocktail. Very hospitable. In fact, all of the staff were very kind and not standoffish. I love that when you're sitting at a bar. So I started with the pineapple daiquiri, which was... fine. Nothing memorable. But the spicy margarita? Incredible. I ended up having three, so that says everything you need to know. I was so hungry, as I've been so busy during the day and forgot to eat lunch, so I ordered the chop salad with added chicken. The portion was surprisingly generous for the price, and the flavors were spot-on, spicy, sweet, and savory all at once. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the spicy peanuts were such a good touch. I also grabbed some fried pickles, which were dangerously good, especially with their homemade ranch. I couldn't stop eating them. My friend joined me later and ordered sweet potato fries and another round of fried pickles, both of which we destroyed without hesitation. The sweet potato fries are so pillowy and the sauce that they came with had like a creamy Sriracha sauce, which I was in love with. Overall, the food was way better than I expected. I'd definitely come back, to try some of the other things on the menu. The lemon pepper wings sounded killer! read more

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Great place for burgers - no seriously their burgers are Amazing! Our party of 3 all got the Seneca double burgers and they definitely hit the spot after hours standing at a concert! The fried pickles and sweet potatoes fries were so delicious as well. Upon entering you will see a sign that states to seat yourselves. They have booths and of course the bar stools by the bar! Upon entering the lively bartender/server gave us menus and told us to order at the bar when ready. The booth seats may need an update but nothing major. Very clean and awesome music! We heard Hole and an Alanis Morisette song while dining here. I would definitely come back here again!!!! read more

The Seneca - Delicious Seneca Double Burger!!! - 3/12/2026 - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I came here with my friend to get drinks. We also got an order of the fries, which were true shoestrings! They were very thin and crispy. A lot of the furniture and decor has a 70's vibe to it. Some of the upholstery was a bit tattered, but it felt like a really cool bar. I would definitely come back. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! The drinks were good, the food was delicious and the service was pretty fast. I had a bean burger which fell apart quickly but it was still tasty and the fries are a MUST order! It's a great portion for 2 people. read more

I thought that this place was pretty cool at first because there were some alternative people when I was first coming to this bar but when I came up the bartender she was extremely rude to me and my friend. We were polite the whole time and every time we would say thank you she would say just say "yeah sure" but also made one of our drinks wrong. I don't know if it's just the attitude of the staff our just the bartender in general but I had a pretty bad experience here and wouldn't really recommend. read more

Good smash burger, even better fries! They also had some creative N/A cocktails on the menu. I got a very spicy and refreshing N/A margarita. Highly recommend! Large screens for viewing your sports game of choice. While we were there, they were playing the Islanders game. read more

The Seneca is a cozy, old fashioned bar that transports you back to the 70s in the most comforting way. The food is tasty bar-fare and they had amazing specials for Fall (I tried literally all of them). The Oktoberfest brat paired with the Maple Old Fashioned and Vegan Pumpkin Soup were the perfect cures for a rainy fall day! Even with a packed restaurant, service was quick and friendly. If you want a friendly neighborhood bar I couldn't suggest this one more! read more

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This place is good time to hang out with your friends and catch up! The ambiance is nice and dark, kind of like a darker lounge but also a very casual place. It is self seat so just find any seats open and sit down! My other two friends and I came on a Sunday night and there weren't as many workers so service was a bit slow/not super friendly and welcoming. We each ordered the Seneca single patty ($11 each) which is similar to a smashburger, ordered a tray of fries ($9), sesame salad ($13?). My friend also ordered a beer - total came out to be $78 with tip. My favorite was the salad which complimented the burger really well because there were no veggies in the burger except for one pickle. The fries were shoe string fries but my personal preference is the thicker type. I would probably come back here again fro the salad and maybe grab a beer next time as well! FYI, there are pool night tournaments that start at 8pm with a cash prize of $50 (I believe that is what I read). They also have board games so it's fun to just hang out there. read more

People sleep on this place, but best smash burger in NYC. Service is ok I guess, but then again it is more of a bar than a restaurant. Go on a Sunday during the afternoon for a chill vibe, good burger, and a cold beer. read more

The Seneca - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Looking for a great brunch spot in Ridgewood? Look no further...The Seneca is here to save the day with a bar flare. I ordered the little Seneca burger and added a fried egg. The comeback sauce was delish and it reminded me of McDonalds Big Mac sauce (but better). The drip coffee was presented in a beautiful cup, which is always appreciated. I'm hoping next time they have Almond Milk has a choice, however Oat was acceptable! I also loved the ambiance inside and out. The service was good and great vibes by all. The futebol (soccer) game on TV reminded me of my younger years watching it with my Dad. read more

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Really bad services where no body go to your table and of course they demands for the tips.

Went here for a birthday party and had a good time! I had a burger and fries and they were soooo good. They're thin like a smash burger and thats my favourite! The cheese and sauce were perfect. The ones we had were smaller, so I definitely could have eaten like 5 of them. The fries were good, too. Thin and crunchy. It wasn't too busy since it was during the afternoon, but the wait at the bar was still long. I got the cucumber gin drink and it was pretty tasty. The ambiance was nice, but again I was here during the day. It was pretty chill, low key. Not sure what the vibe would be at night. If I were in Ridgewood again I'd def stop by for another burger. read more

*sigh* this will always be my favorite place in Ridgewood. Tom Ballinger, the owner, has become a life-long friend and I'm constantly amazed at how much time and investment he puts into this amazing bar. I also have to shoutout Roof Alexander for being a wonderful friend and bartender. I split the RODEO burger with a friend with the plantain appetizer (know the menu is always rotating) and I was in heaven. Roof made the best espresso martini. Tom recommended a wonderful IPA. I miss this place so much I could cry! I have a hat that no one else has and I have worn it delivering mail and every single day when I am outdoors. It was so nice to reconnect with my old neighborhood bar. Te quiero, The Seneca. read more

The Seneca - Vintage hat - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

To start off the website shows a brunch menu but didn't offer any brunch until NEXT MONTH!When i made the reservation i specially asked for a high chair for my infant which they assured but when we got there i was offered an unsecure contraption that wasn't even for the table that we had. Service was underwhelming at best, and the food i was extremely bland! Would definitely not recommend this place. read more

Truly amazing food and unique drinks. Honestly the owner is obviously quite in control of their shit.

had my son's Birthday 4/1 there excellent service from Adam this past Saturday. Food tried burger, wings lemon pepper, and the Spicey Margarita awesone. Must add the vibe was great and the place is cozy we enjoyed the big screen and pool table. read more

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The staff just get worse, I have gave this place multiple chances, to turn it around! Worst bar in the neighborhood, not for food and drinks, but for service! I never once seen a manager around or owner, what a waste of time, no wonder the staff don't know what they are doing! Won't be back! read more

Despite being located firmly on the Queens side of the Ridgewood-Bushwick border this place is very much of the "New-Brooklyn" variety that has became so common to the point of over-saturation in the past decade plus in that borough and across the planet. It's evident the moment you walk in and see that particular breed of design and layout, as well as the thoughtfully selected local and rarer craft beers on offer on tap and bespoke cocktails offered, sadly at a good 2-3 bucks higher than at any other bar in the area, and likely 4-5 more than some of the longtime dives that may be barely hanging on at this point. This is surely one of the ugliest and most infuriating aspects of harbingers of gentrification like this, new establishments pricing drinks significantly higher in order to keep a "certain element," aka longtime residents who made the wonderful neighborhood what it is to begin with, out, while catering to yuppie scum who will immediately pick up in this dog-whistle pricing and fork over the extra dollars to avoid the possibility of having to rub shoulders with their working class neighbors. Happy hour is extremely limited in terms of options offered and generally include none of the good beers I would like to drink. Despite this disturbing pricing and the dark culture of greed and elitism/racism behind it, this place has become something of a go-to of mine when in the area on the strengths of its other good qualities, of which there are many. Firstly the food is really really solid superior the a good number of the similar bars in the neighboring borough. Really excellent burgers, of the more shake-shake-esque fast-food "smash" school, on a delicious potato bun, as well as excellent super thin fries accompanied by an awesome house made ranch dressing are probably the menus stars. It's surely ranks as one of the better burgers in the borough, once you remember you are in Queens, that is... From there you've got solid, somewhat new school wings breaded and non-traditional but yummy, along with an equally solid if extremely ubiquitous Mac and cheese with bacon. The only dish I found somewhat disappointing, despite eyeing up a delicious looking dish a patron was inhaling across the bar, was the spicy crispy chicken sandwich. While adequately cooked and juicy, it was overpowered by an odd tasting and saccharine-sweet hot sauce. They were however also accompanied by those delicious shoestring fries and ranch dip, offering some carby-consolation. Beyond the delicious food and drink, this bar managed to carve out its place in my heart as all good bars do, on the strength of its staff, overall really cool and professional, and offering a good cross-section of random New Yorker clientele, including, yes longtime residents as well as recent transplants from every where you could imagine and more, of which I have managed to have some good, interesting and properly weird New York conversations, as you should and any good NYC bar. While the pricing is unfortunate and hopefully maybe the owners may see this and be inspired to drop drink prices (I won't hold my breath), the place has also nonetheless and in spite of itself seemingly endeared itself to the hood to some degree by hosting movie nights, trivia nights, community council events and other such community-fostering events. Also, the space while the design would maybe rate as cliche even 10 years in BK, its undeniable gorgeous and welcoming. Hell I guess I'm still a sucker for the Basic BK Bullshit after all the years, when its done right, as problematic as it can be.... read more

The Seneca - Spicy Chicken Sando - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Got served a raw chicken sandwich. Put a nauseating, frightening twist on an otherwise nice night. The chef needs a thermometer I guess? Staff made sure to grab it out of my hands before I could take a picture. read more

It's unfortunate that a restaurant that once served THE best French fries and chicken sandwich would succumb to serving this as "chicken nuggets". I'll let the picture do the talking... but it's just sad.. as of recent their quality has been all over the place. But because I've ordered from them quite a number of times I thought the last two times were fluke incidents. After this time though I won't be able to bring myself to order from them anymore. $10 for burnt, dry and HARD, INEDIBLE "chicken" pieces??? Straight to the trash. Mind you they also have a delivery fee. Imagine serving that as an actual dish? I'm nothing short of appalled. And now, hungry too. read more

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Holy moly that's a great smash burger and fries. And they have my favorite beer on tap, Oxbow Farmhouse Pale Ale. And there's table service, which I didn't expect, and everyone is very sweet. Great spot. read more

Bar tenders are douchebags, vibe is horrific, and the food is fine. Aunt Ginny's, Gottscheer hall, windjammer, etc etc. There are tons of other great bars in the neighborhood where the staff is actually competent and friendly. read more

Nice spot in Ridgewood great to hang out with friends it's big enough for a medium group for beer or stop by for some grocery from market read more

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Wow. What an unexpected spot in Ridgewood! I'm so happy to have stopped in. The vibe is awesome. A pretty low key, beautifully decorated bar/restaurant with plenty of space. Drinks are on point (as others have said) and the limited menu (my favorite kind) was stacked with classics: burger / chicken / salad... Friendly service, FANTASTIC burger and fries (think Shake Shack), and nice seating. I will most certainly be coming back to try more of the rotating beer and cocktail specials. This one is a GEM. read more

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Love this place. Classic neighborhood bar with great deals. Monday for the burger and Wednesday for the martinis with great service. Can't beat it. read more

The food had small portions and it was just ok. Nothing to make me want to go back. However, the service was great but food ehhhh.

Yeahhh these burgers are pretty amazing! Pricey for such a small burger but I can't stop eating them. Try catching them on one of their happy hours for a good deal! read more

When I ordered my French toast it came with cold apple topping as well as cold French toast. I waited for about 10 mins for the server to come back to see how the food was I kindly let her know the food was cold. The server took the food back, brought back the same plate heated up, the food was soggy and had bad taste. I usually suck it up and eat the food, but I had to leave with paying 13$ for a plate i did not even eat. Left to go to another restaurant to eat better food. The server didn't offer me anything but the same plate again AFTER I TOLD HER HOW IT WAS HORRIBLE read more

The Seneca - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I had the chicken sandwich. Very tasty and if you like heat it does its job. Just get a good cool beer and you will be fine. The tunes were good their also. Had some old school hip hop. The vibes were good there. Will go again read more

The Seneca has really done a lot to endear themselves to the neighborhood, and they've only been around about a year. They have delicious, eclectic food that they're constantly switching up and experimenting with. They have great cocktails, a superb beer and wine selection, and a really respectably stocked bar. They also function as a great cafe during the day with excellent brunch fare, coffee and wifi. The space is large and beautiful, and you can always hear the person you're talking to. It's a relaxing and fun spot day and night that has become a go-to for me and my wife. But the main thing I wanted to write this review about is what they did for my wife and I for our wedding rehearsal dinner. We had wanted to do something with the Seneca, as it's one of our favorite local spots and we were trying to keep everything in the neighborhood. What we were expecting was to piece together a dinner for our family with the stuff they had on the regular menu, and to set up a simple bar tab - but Corey and his team went so far above and beyond to make the dinner truly special. They sat down with us to figure out exactly what kind of food and wine we were into, and designed a menu based around that and our budget. What came out the other end was really fantastic. I even suspect some of the stuff they came up with for our event ended up on the regular menu. In short: really good food, delicious drinks, chill vibes, and an amazing team working there. Go there to eat, go there to drink, but most of all talk to them about doing your next event because they absolutely killed it for us. read more

Best burger in Ridgewood and a great beer selection. All of the staff are great and the kitchen is on point.

The place looks nice, but we had to leave. Someone had their dog wandering around by their table barking (it was at least on a leash as far as I could tell). This is both disruptive to the nice ambiance that the restaurant seems capable of and absolutely disgusting and unsanitary. Needless to say, we didn't stay to eat, so I can't comment on the food. So, if you're a "dogs are people too" type, this is your spot, bring Fido along. However, if you prefer to dine exclusively with humans, go elsewhere. read more

I really liked this place. Decided to check it out before class. They have a really awesome beer selection - you can even do a flight if you would like. They also have kombucha on tap which is so hard to find! We got the wings and there were delish - a little small- but great none the less. Also had the salad which was great and the chicken club was awesome too. I am dying to check out this place at night time. They have wine we Wednesday's, two for ones which will have to be a must. I'm very glad I stumbled upon this place. Can't wait to come back! read more

The Seneca - Wings - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Great place, awesome burger, well priced. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area

Love the lava lamps! A fun touch to an otherwise unusable area of the restaurant/bar/cafe, up high in the corner. You couldn't chill there, it's like a shelf type thing above the bathroom .. totally unusable space. UNTIL THE LAVA LAMPS SHOWED UP . I'm sure it's not the only spot in NYC with a lava lamp, but it's the first one I've seen or at least noticed. read more

The Seneca - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

I've been putting off on leaving a review for a while because let's be real.. writing a review is tedious and time consuming. But this place deserves 5 stars and so here it is. Place is super clean and spacious and welcoming. Food tastes great and their hot sauce is house-made. Their smash burger and fries are solid. They also seem to have various events throughout the week. I've been to trivia night and it's actually pretty good. Above it all though, they carry one of my favorite brewery Other Half (their IPA selection is ) read more

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I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been to The Seneca until this morning, because apparently this gem has been around since June! And I'm sad to say that I decided to come by and visit while partaking in 'Dry January' because this place looks like my dream neighborhood bar--great happy hour specials, a robust selection of drafts and cans, and a well-stocked liquor selection. What I can personally attest to is that the food here is delicious. As a former Austinite I have pretty high standards for breakfast tacos, but I have no hesitation saying that The Seneca's tacos are worth swapping your morning bagel routine for. I tried the egg, cheese, and avocado taco with salsa and was in love... the flour tortilla was grilled to perfection (none of that sogginess) and there was *plenty* of avocado to go around. I also got the avocado toast because it was one of the cheaper versions I've seen at $6. Glad I did - just like with the taco they didn't skimp on the avocado and topped it with some peppers and greens to add some texture. Add some salsa to the top and you're good to go! The vibe of this place is amazing. I'll have to come back at night during traditional bar hours, but there's plenty of seating and comfortable booths if you want the traditional brunch experience. Bartenders are some of the friendliest I've met and let me know about their events which include jazz brunch on Sundays and DJs on the weekend. Sometimes bars in Brooklyn (and anywhere, really) have an air of pretension but I didn't feel that at all here. All in all, I'll definitely be back to The Seneca soon. read more

Friendly staff and the owners are amazing! Please do yourself the favor and try out "the Italian" sandwich! Amazing!!