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    The Wilson

    4.1 (503 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Melissa N.

    As you step into this beautiful hotel, an elegant restaurant immediately catches your eye on the right. The Wilson is a refined and vibrant spot. We were seated in the covered patio, which was decorated with beautiful, lush greenery. Their brunch menu is pretty solid. The chicken Caesar salad was a standout. It was crispy, creamy with perfectly grilled chicken - one of the best I had. I added fries, which cost a little extra. The prices are on the higher side, but it is an upscale restaurant. Service was friendly but a little all over the place. Overall 4 stars, beautiful decor and good brunch menu.

    Chicken Caesar wrap
    Tate A.

    Located inside a hotel, The Wilson is great spot to eat at just a half block away from FIT. Maybe the best dog-friendly restaurant in the city. Almost every other table had someone who brought a dog. I also love that they have a dog menu as well! My friend's pup really enjoyed the broccoli. The restaurant is beautiful and has an inside/outside design to it. The walls are all windows so it feels like you're outside. They also dress up the restaurant with lots of greenery and plants. Love all the natural sunlight that comes in. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap with fried chicken which gave the dish a delightful crunch. It's been days since I ate it and I still think about it. The staff was incredibly accommodating and made my friend's birthday so special. They left a little birthday card for her on the table and even brought out a complimentary dessert for her with a sparkler.

    Kenneth E.

    Came here for dinner and a drink. The service was a little slow and we actually ordered an appetizer that never came (though we were also not charged for it). We tried the bluefish dip and it was actually very good! I also got the burger which was good, but nothing to write home about. The place is kinda tight, but they allow for dogs inside, which was interesting. Overall, a decent place in the area, but would not make a special trip for it.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Stephen L.

    Really great brunch spot with a nice vibe and delicious American brunch food. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles ($22) - the chicken was fried perfectly with a nice crispy exterior and juicy inside. It was also a pretty good sized piece of chicken. The waffle was pretty good albeit fairly standard. There was a handful of blueberries on there with some berry butter as well. The inside of this place has a nice casual and lively yet slightly elevated vibe, ideal for most occasions ranging from casual meal to nicer brunch. There was plenty of seating available for weekend brunch without a reservation. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The service speed is decent. Overall, I would give The Wilson 4.5 stars if I could for that tasty chicken and nice environment. I think if there was just a little something extra to make the experience or my Chicken and Waffles stand out a bit more, I would've given 5 stars, but for now, it'll have to settle for a very strong 4 stars - highly recommend!

    Salmon bagel with no cream cheese
    Nicole S.

    Came here yesterday for brunch. The place itself is very nice, the "outdoor" patio was great. Lots of dogs, which I don't mind but some lady gave her dog a bowl of food to eat on the floor and it just felt weird to me. I got the avocado toast. I had asked for the sun dried tomatoes to be on the side and I was told that wasn't possible cause it's mixed in but there wasn't even red in the mixture? Maybe they did leave it out? Idk I didn't taste it that's for sure. The avocado mixture was just guacamole. It said it had chilis but it had no spice, it said it had za'atar but if it had any I didn't taste it. It was very blah. My friend got the salmon bagel and for being in NYC I was shocked at what they gave her. The bagel looked like a lenders frozen bagel and there was almost no cream cheese on it it was laughable. And they charge $22 for it!!! I wouldn't come back here

    Jessica K.

    Tried this place for the first time today. Located inside a hotel, this place is great if you're staying on property. Interior is spacious and well decorated. "Outdoor" seating area is nice. Food didn't blow me away. For being the LITERAL city of bagels and lox, what I received was the saddest example of it. The bagel was not a NYC bagel, which is actually crazy to me, because we're IN NYC and you can get them from anywhere. It was a generic bagged bagel, plain, doughy, and just... no. It was also supposed to be smoked salmon and cream cheese. What I received was insane. I showed the server and she brought over a side of cream cheese and thankfully didn't charge for it. Extremely overpriced at $22. You can get a fully loaded smoked nova deluxe at Finn's with exploding ingredients and avocado for $19. I also don't know why it's the thing now to bring pets inside an eating establishment. Dogs just eating food and dropping it all over the floor, shaking and projectile shooting dog hair into the air. Didn't realize this place was like this, what if someone had allergies?

    Pull apart bread, Parmesan was delicious. As was the chimichurri.
    Jeannie T.

    A fun after work hot spot located in the heart of Nomad just south of Penn Station. And it's convenient location, situated inside the Innside Hotel by Melia. There's a covered heated outdoor-esque garden patio open year round. Seasonal outdoor space available as well in the rear. And a main dining room with bar access as well as a huge lower level dining room that's perfect for private events. The food menu features bistro like fare and bar eats - think burgers and light appetizers and a pot of mussels and fries. The cocktail menu is even more fun - cocktails, mocktails, mixers and beers. My friends and I shared the pull apart bread topped with Parmesan and chimichurri served in a hot pan. Great flavor overall and the bread was shockingly huge! Light and fluffy. We also started with the tuna crispy rice. It was tuna poke drizzled with soy, Sriracha mayo and sesame. The tuna poke was a generous portion. For dinner, we shared the grilled Wagyu burger served with tallegio cheese, mushroom ketchup and truffle mayo. Everything you want in a burger, just elevated. The cheese really brought it all together. And we also shared the mussels + fries, which had a white wine, garlic and shallot base. I enjoyed this very much - wished I had not eaten so much bread before and saved my stomach for the toasted bread they paired the mussels with! The white wine broth was good but a little watered down. I had hoped for a more robust flavor and richer broth. Still good but they also could've given more broth. The mussels on the top had less flavor vs the ones sitting on the bottom. The fries were a generous portion and great for sharing. They were crisp and somewhat firm, good satisfying crunch. Wait staff and servers were all friendly and hospitable. This is a pet friendly restaurant so that makes this a great spot if you are a pet owner. The tables were nicely spaced out so you were still just far enough away to have your own conversation. And yet the space felt filled. Loved the heating lamps and garden decor in the front where we sat. Drinks were definitely strong, which I didn't mind at all. I'm looking forward to return for the weekends' bottomless brunch or venture in a little earlier as I just missed the Happy Hour special, weekdays between 3pm - 6pm.

    Crab Benedict Breakfast
    Melanie B.

    I've been to the Wilson 3 or 4x now. Always for brunch. It's located close to my regular hotels and they always have spots open for reservations. I love sitting in the glass enclosed room full of greenery. You could almost forget that it's winter and -3° out. It's food and it gets the job done, but I'm never blown away. I'm mostly going there because you can spontaneously eat there, it's in the neighborhood, and I don't really care about what I eat for breakfast. Just as easy spot to choose. I've ordered eggs Benedict a couple of times. Both times, I got an overcooked egg. It's not a Benedict if the yolk isn't runny. Today I ordered the salmon bagel with tater tots. The tots were perfect. I don't usually splurge on those, but I'm glad I did. The bagel itself was okay. The cucumbers, cream cheese, capers, and smoked salmon were great I also ordered a Bloody Mary. It was verrry peppery. The most peppery bloody I've ever had. It was good, but hard to completely finish. Will I be back? Yeah. For all the reasons I listed above. Sometimes you don't want to travel far for food.

    Shani F.

    My friend and I were looking for a place to get dinner after visiting Poster House on a Friday night and discovered this hotel restaurant. We had a great, attentive waiter who made some menu suggestions. My friend ordered the falafel salad, which she loved: lots of variety on the plate and very filling. Her one complaint was that the tahini would have worked better on the side. I had the fried chicken sandwich with homemade potato chips. The sandwich was well made (the ingredients didn't make the pretzel bun soggy) and the chips were nice and crisp. I thought they would have been enhanced by a little sea salt or salt and pepper. Despite being a hotel restaurant, the kitchen isn't open much past 9:30 and the restaurant closes at 10. I think at least on Friday nights and weekends it should be open later since this is Chelsea. Good to know about this addition to the neighborhood.

    Anna K.

    Such a welcoming space with delicious food. Dog friendly. Staff was attentive and not overbearing. Perfect especially for a spring brunch. Got their bottomless mimosas deal which was great.

    Smoked Carrot Hummus
    Kate M.

    Nice little lunch spot in NYC! I met a friend at The Wilson for lunch on a Friday afternoon this summer and we had a great experience. We made a reservation, but on this particular day it wasn't necessary -- the space was pretty empty on both inside and the patio. We sat on the covered patio and decided to try one of the summer cocktails, the green thumb, complete with vodka, elderflower, basil, lemon, and moscato d'asti. This was SO delicious and refreshing! I really enjoyed it. To eat, I went with a chicken caesar wrap and fries. I really liked this as well! I hadn't had a caesar wrap in a while, and this one hit the spot. It was made with romaine lettuce, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan, and caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. Our server was very nice but a little absent. Overall, we had a great experience!

    Jose P.

    The Wilson was an exceptional visit. This restaurant has beautiful decor and is pet friendly. The service is exceptional and the food was, as well. We were seated in their covered outdoor area and it was a great choice. The heaters kept the entire area comfortably warm and every customer reacted in the same satisfied way. Our Server, Gerardo, did an outstanding job. He gave much appreciated recommendations and was attentive. I decided to order my first ever "Mocktail" and it was a great choice. I had the Pear*Rosemary*Lemon Soda and it was very good. It was served in large glass, was refreshing, well presented, and recommended. We started with the Brussels Sprout Tacos (Thai chili, pepper jam, caramelized yogurt) and they were DELICIOUS. The shells were crispy, the ingredients were creamy, sweet, and I enjoyed every bite. The perfect starter. My entree was the Double Patty Burger (pat lafrieda aged beef, American cheese, b+b pickles, black pepper mayo). This burger was juicy, kept its form throughout every bite, and I substituted their Market Salad instead of the fries. Enjoying my meal while watching dogs at other tables...even listening to a few barks...was welcomed and added to the enjoyment of the experience. I look forward to future meals at The Wilson and highly recommend it to every Yelper.

    Truffle pasta
    Anton P.

    It's a bit funny but this is such a "dinner with the parents" spot, which I had, and a table next to us, and the table next to them as well Good service, decent n/a drink options, although could get a bit more creative on a mint cucumber, like you could actually stick some mint in it, make it look pretty. Some mosquito bites in the summer because they have semi open air terrace, but overall nice spot.

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    Amazing food, beautiful decor, great service and affordable for level of food and service! We will def return

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    Ask the Community - The Wilson

    Do we have to dress up or can we come casual?

    You can go casual. As nice as this restaurant is decorated, not only can you go casual, but it's also pet friendly.

    Are there TVs to watch games?

    There are a couple TVs in the bar room area though I wouldn't consider this a sports bar where there are multiple TVs playing different games.

    Reviews say that they are dog-friendly. I see pic of dogs sitting on chairs. Then I read reviews of folks saying that the dogs had to be on the floor. What is the real truth?

    I have only seen dogs on the floor.

    Is the Locals Lunch available on the weekends as well?

    No, just weekdays.

    Hi, do you accept apple pay?

    not sure..

    Hi. Are pets allowed?

    Yes pets are allowed & they even have a dog menu!

    Are they decorated for the holidays? I have family visiting and we are looking for a dinner place that's festive. I've had dinner here before and would love to return.

    Maybe. Would that make or break you staying here?

    Hi, I'm picking a nice restaurant to meet with my friend, we both have a dog. Wonder if you are a dog-friendly restaurant?

    Yes we are! Looking forward to having you!

    Do they happy hour?

    Yes they have happy hour and it's very generous in portions and pricing.

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    Local 42

    Local 42

    4.4
    (45 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Ok if you wanna ball on a budget and be in midtown come here! $9 for a freaking burger? Unheard of…read moreanywhere in the city unless you know a guy. The mozzarella sticks said 5 of them but we got four of them. They were good none the less. ::bathroom alert:: Very clean bathroom. I was very happy about this because I had just ate. There was tons of soap, it smelled nice in there. The beer and shot special under $10 in the city? Haven't seen that in awhile. The beers are super cheap here as well. They feel like old NY prices! Can't complain. They have four booths in the back maybe it was three. I did notice one of the hanging lights was from an 80s pizza hut joint. Letting you know now the paper towels for your face at the table felt like jail toliet paper, very rough. The bar doesn't have bar stools with backs! You either need to get one or two tables by their mini kitchen, very hot there not recommended for preimenopause or menopausal women or one of the booths. This is a great bar they played 60s music a lot. Heard some weird al too! Very random and fun place to be. The bartender was nice as well as security! Try the burger! Worth the $9!!

    We enjoy local bars ! And this bar was perfect for us to wind down with a couple of drinks…read more Great deals and not over crowded. Quick service. We are low key couple and enjoy supporting local businesses. They do offer food but we only wanted a couple of drinks. They have some booths available if you come w friends. So if you just need to wind down stop by local 42 for a drink or two!

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    Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.
    Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.
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    High Bar

    3.6
    (16 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    10/10 alyssa was so amazimg she made our whole experience the best for my birthday!!! would def…read morecome again if she was here!!

    This place has so much potential it's honestly a little offensive that it's not living up to it…read more Like... you walk in and you feel like something should be happening. The energy is right there, hovering, but it never actually lands. It's giving "almost iconic" but not quite--like a party that never fully starts. And that's what gets me. Because this bar could EASILY be that spot. The kind people plan their week around. Where are the themed nights? Where's the drama? The chaos? Give me a reason to come back on a random Wednesday. Do a city-event tie-in, a holiday takeover, literally anything that makes it feel alive instead of just... existing. Because right now it feels like a missed opportunity wearing a cute outfit. BUT--let's talk about the one thing they absolutely did not fumble: the view. The VIEW??? Insane. Genuinely stunning. The kind of view that makes you pause mid-sentence and remember you're in New York and not just spiraling in your own life choices. It's carrying the entire experience on its back, respectfully. So yeah. I'd come back... but mostly for the view and the potential. If they ever decide to actually do something with this space? It could be dangerous (in a good way). Until then, it's vibes... just not fully realized ones.

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    Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar

    Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop Bar

    4.3
    (387 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Beautiful rooftop bar on the west side. It's dark and cozy inside; invites intimate conversation…read more The cocktail selection is great, a wide range of tart and tangy to sweet and smooth. The service at Dear Irving is top notch, they are reliable and quick. They understand the difference between providing privacy and providing assistance. Great date night spot.

    As I've said previously, I try to avoid midtown. It's congested and touristy and the restaurants…read moreare usually just not that great. But Irving on Hudson is an exception. The view is gorgeous and sweeping. The service is attentive and professional. The drinks are sophisticated. I ended up here because I saw a video about their gin and tonic. Sounds simple, but it's one of my favorite drinks, and I'm always looking for someone who can do it well. I ordered their "dear G&T" and it was a fruity, complex riff on my old favorite. I also got the foreign forage, "a bourbon smash with a mint zing." It was also a delicious take on a classic. They have several types of cocktails, all broken down by spirit and flavor profile. They also offer a lot of spirits made in New York State. They have cocktails with earthy notes, fruity notes, fancy martinis, and a section boasting limited edition and special spirits, if you're "feeling fancy" and wanna cough up 35 bucks instead of 20 or 25! They have a bar snacks menu (sliders, nuts, and the like). I had their thick cut fries and they were light, seasoned, and tasty. I couldn't stop eating them. Midtown or not, I highly recommend this spot, which also has a couple other locations, including Gramercy.

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