It's cute but very cramped in there. This is one of the places where it's a meet up spot but stay…read morefor one drink and go. The dumplings were very tasty and our server was sweet to accommodate us even with no reservations. Highly recommend to make one.

this place is very nice inside. Nice and quiet when I went. Clean bathroom as well…read more BUT the service was just OK. When I asked the bartender for certain things like where your bathroom is and you don't have toilet paper in the bathroom, she constantly said sorry what? Everything I said to this woman was sorry what? either the music was too loud or she just didn't seem like she wanted to be there. I get it could be a bit boring by yourself but the music doesn't need to be on full blast. And not to mention the bathroom barely had soap. I got the last drop out. you gotta keep that stuff restocked! my mimosa was horrible. It tasted like mango. Normally the way I understand a mimosa is supposed to be is just orange juice and champagne. I don't order that often at all but when I do I get it from specific restaurants. I drank most of it because I really didn't wanna complain about it. And there's no ingredients on the menu either so it's not like I knew if it tasted differently or not. expensive for what it is at $15. I'm not someone who drinks. I get a mimosa here and there. But I still feel like cocktails are just getting more and more expensive. this place could definitely use some improvements but I'm not sure if I would come back.

Excellent coffee bar to try different beans. I got an…read moreespresso and a pour over using different beans from Sey. They also have some Tim Wendelboe beans available for pour over. Barista was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of space inside at the bar and at the tables. Try their amazing cocktails.

Went to Kabin with a friend on a Thursday for a drink after dinner nearby. It's in the West…read moreVillage, but pretty far south/west, almost in Tribeca. Kabin has an interesting concept: a Nordic-inspired café by day (8am-4pm) and cocktail bar starting at 5pm. We happened to be there on St. Patrick's Day, so there were a few Irish-themed and coffee-based cocktails on the menu. The bartender was very friendly and great to chat with. We were even treated to complimentary Hennessy shots to start, which was a nice surprise. For drinks, my friend ordered the Vaffeltopp ($21), vodka, white rum, berries, lemon, foam, and sparkling water, which was very sweet and almost felt like a dessert in a glass. I tried the Irish Caffe (with Hennessy); I am not sure if I got the mini or full size, but it was quite small and very strong. The space itself is open with high ceilings and a slightly rustic feel, fitting the "cabin" theme. They also offer a food menu with Nordic-style small plates and seasonal dishes that looked interesting. This is a fun spot if you are looking for something a little different, and according to the bartender, it is a popular date spot. Drinks are on the pricier side (most cocktails are $20+), so it can add up quickly, but it is worth checking out if you are in the area and want to switch things up.

Cute little restaurant in a booming area. The servers were…read morekind enough to seat us outside under the heaters when we were cold on the outdoor dining area. Cocktails were yummy! I had the lychee martini, could've had like 20 more.

This is a good spot for outdoor drinks, but the service was reallyyy not good. Select spritz was…read morejust ok

As a great lover of and frequent visitor to the Big Easy, I have some high standards when it comes…read moreto New Orleans-themed establishments. And the Ninth Ward delivers some hits and misses. It ultimately felt to me like a much better place to come for a few drinks than for food. The decor is very cool and NOLA-ppropriate (beads, voodoo... vaguely goth). The bar is nice and dark, and relatively spacious/well laid-out, especially for a Manhattan bar. Several distinct seating areas (and apparently a back patio, which could draw me back in the summer. Or this week, the way this winter is going.) There are a few booths at the back which even have partial privacy curtains. The beer list is good, with the requisite assortment of Abita drafts (I particularly enjoyed the Wrought Iron IPA - better than their Amber). Their specialty cocktails were interesting, but uneven (my friend enjoyed her 1st Marie Laveau, but the 2nd was made with orange juice instead of grapefruit and was too sweet). They advertise that their Hurricanes are made with Pat O'Brien's mix, which seems to me odd (and potentially illegal), but I'm not a big Hurricane fan, so didn't try one. It seems like a fun place with cool music and a cool, chill vibe. The food was unfortunately largely disappointing. You have to order at the bar (at least on a Wednesday night), which wasn't entirely clear. The service was slow and my gumbo came out lukewarm. It was also a bit of a mixed bag (my friend loved the mac 'n cheese), but on the whole more disappointing to me than the booze. It just feels like a place whose whole conception of the joys and nuance of cajun/creole cuisine is boiled down to "lets just throw a ton of hot sauce/ paprika on top of everything." I mean, I don't think there's any place for paprika and red pepper flakes on top of sweet potato fries, you know? Worth a try for a drink or two, I guess, but not a place I could ever see as a go-to.

Cool bar, I like the ambiance. They have cool and smart staffs, special mention to April our…read moreawesome bartender, they have wide range of drinks, good food and awesome crowd. I will definitely visit again this bar in future happy hours. :)

Awesome bar with a lot of history. The cosmopolitan was great and the staff were super nice.read more

I sat at the bar and watched roaches crawl over the floor. I understand that it's nyc, but when it…read moretakes 30 min to get an overcooked burger and there are roaches crawling, there's no excuse. The bartender was nice, but I wouldn't recommend.

Very nice ambiance with a cozy, rustic, and relaxed vibe - and I love how this bar also serves…read morecrepes. I come here for great cocktails and the espresso martini.

My family and I visited this gem of a place in NYC. They have amazing crepes sweet or savory. I was…read morecurious to what their martinis were like and ordered a Cherry martini. I would say it's was the most dangerously delicious cocktail I've ever had in my life! The bartender was great, and even though I was visiting. I felt comfortable and at home. A very simple atmosphere and great service.

Wanted to try a Michelin-starred place while friends were in town visiting, and Wallsé had one star…read morewhen we came, which felt like the right occasion to spend the money. For the prices and the pedigree, though, you'd expect more from the décor and furniture. It genuinely felt like sitting in someone's dining room, just with a bigger bill at the end of the night. Worth knowing the full arc here, because it's a good one: Wallsé is chef Kurt Gutenbrunner's flagship, an Austrian restaurant that's occupied the same corner of the West Village since 2000. Gutenbrunner trained at Michelin-starred Tantris in Munich and spent a decade working under David Bouley before striking out on his own, and Wallsé earned its first Michelin star in 2006, holding it for an impressive 17 consecutive years. That streak ended in 2022, the exact window this visit fell into, so the "1 star" I noted at the time was Wallsé right at the edge of losing recognition it had carried for nearly two decades. The wine list is a genuine point of pride here too, all-Austrian and repeatedly named the best of its kind in New York, which tracks with the impressive collection on display. My friends and I ended up ordering what amounted to a self-assembled tasting menu: foie gras terrine and a hand-cut tartare with soft egg and caviar to start, then Wiener schnitzel with potato and cucumber salad, short rib "goulash" with young carrots and crème fraîche, a chicken breast with stem cauliflower and leek purée, and a Bavarian pretzel on the side. These are the exact dishes the restaurant is known for, the schnitzel especially is the one people consistently point to as the reason to come here. I'll be honest, I was disappointed across the board. I've spent real time in Vienna, multiple visits, and genuinely love the food there and the coffeehouse culture that comes with it. I came in hoping to recreate a piece of that. What I got instead felt like a kitchen trying to be clever for the sake of being clever, without a clear point of view behind any of it. Fine dining, at its best, gives you something unexpected but coherent, dishes with a real idea underneath them that reward the extra attention and the extra cost. This didn't feel like that. It felt like ambition without execution, dressed up and priced accordingly. I'm not a food critic, and I don't pretend to understand how hard professional kitchens actually are to run. But when a place misses the basics and charges a premium for the miss, I'm going to say so. Impressive wine list, impressive room in theory, food that didn't back any of it up on the night I was there. Given they've since lost the star that got me in the door in the first place, I don't think I was alone in that read.

Wallse delivers a fantastic and refined Austrian dining experience in a lovely West Village…read moresetting. This was my first time dining on fine Austrian cuisine. Very impressive experience and atmosphere. The ambiance, with its high ceilings and stunning artwork by Julian Schnabel, feels special and elegant, yet still approachable. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, with our waiter guiding us through the extensive Austrian wine list with ease. The food is where Wallse truly shines. I am a vegetarian, but my colleague shared that the veal Wiener schnitzel is a must-try. Also try the white asparagus appetizer and the delicate flavors of the cod entree. For dessert, the apple strudel was an incredible, authentic finish to the meal. Overall, Wallse is a top-tier restaurant that offers a unique and memorable culinary journey through modern Austrian cuisine, perfect for a special occasion.

Came here for some drinks with a friend and I can definitely say I'd go back! They had a nice…read morecocktail menu and they were not skimping on the liquor! Ended up ordering some food as well and we got the crab linguine as well as chicken katsu sandwich. I'd give both items a 5/5 BUSSIN. The crab linguine was really tasty; very nice texture and a decent amount of crab. The katsu sandwich was prepared really nice as well. Lots of flavor profiles but they all came together beautifully! I'd order both again. Ambiance was nice; dope place for a little date or even to hang with friends (there were a few large parties in there). Service was exceptional as well. They were all very attentive and continuously checked in on us!

Came in for brunch on a Saturday and arrived right before opening. They were nice enough to seat us…read moreearly and take our order right before the kitchen opened. I got the katsu sandwich with a side of fries and my friend ordered the quinoa bowl. The sandwich was not bad but a little greasy. The katsu was nicely fried on a crusty baguette. The fries were delicious and I liked the mayo on the side. My friend really enjoyed her salad and said it tasted very fresh and tangy. I also loved the aesthetic of the place and it had a cozy feel. Overall a great place for brunch in soho!