Wow!!!! Venue: (4/5) stand only wine/tapas bar. Small venue that is perfect for dates or catching up with a friend. The bar fits about 10-12 people. Reminds me of the desnuda vibe on the west side. Food (5/5) WOW. Everything was amazing. In order of favorite. Steak (5/5) get this. Perfectly charred and marinated. Uni and scallop (5/5) if you love uni and scallops perfect dish Service: (5/5) my waiter was the chef. He's pretty talented and so kind read more

I wanted Italian food after class so I wanted to come here. I actually tried coming here twice - the first time the line was too long and it looked packed. Until I stepped in the bar, I didn't realize that this is a stand-up bar -- a bar with no seats. I was mindblown. I love the concept and always have. Some of coffee places I like adopt this. I'm literally "on my feet" and it suits me. I was standing right across the grill so I saw pasta and calamari getting cooked. I ordered the Penne Amatriciana. It was alright. The penne was a little hard and the sauce just tasted alright. It then struck me that this is a bar, and everyone was having wine for a reason. I had FOMO so I ordered a glass of red wine. It tasted normal but having wine standing up was an experience. The dim lighting also helped the bar seem romantic. Too bad I came here alone. It's a cute place. Wine is just nighttime coffee. That's why everyone chats over wine. read more

Finally tried this place after years of neglect. I live very close by, so it really should not have taken so long. It is easy to miss when walking up and down 7th Avenue, so you have to be on the lookout. A place with standing room only, Bar B has a fairly decent wine selection, and a few beers, but the star is really the food. You'll probably gaze in wonderment how cheap everything on the food menu is. However, it really is only like 2-3 bites of food. Yet, those bites are all really tasty. We got the steak, the fried chicken, and the octopus. The octopus was chopped up, but still very tender, and the crunch of the vegetables it came with was a good contrast to the slightly chewy octopus. The fried chicken was tasty, and came with the sauteed scallion on top, but was pretty much like 2 small chicken fingers. The steak was probably the best dish of them all, as it was a perfect medium rare, and was likely the most filling out of all dishes. That being said, everything was pretty well-executed, and again, while you might not feel completely satiated by the end of everything, it is all very tasty. Service is pretty attentive, since it's such a small place, but sometimes you need to wave them down if you want a refill on your drink. The prices, again, are pretty low for food, which allows you to try a lot of different things, but remember that you do get what you pay for. Definitely worth it during happy hour prices, but perhaps just decent value at other times. Overall, a solid place for casual drinks and small snacks. It's a little hard to stay longer than an hour and a half, as you have to stand the entire time, but still a pretty good spot to catch up with a friend. I'll have to try a bit more off the food menu next time I'm there, as well as the other wines available. read more

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A tiny spot (you stand, not sitting) and... such a nice spot. The food was delicious, the people working had the nicest smile, no plastic (straws are compostable and napkins from recycled paper). The music was nice but not loud (this is during the week, weekends might be louder) - we could talk quietly. How can I post 10 stars? read more

This food at this place was just so good that I didn't even mind having to stand the whole time (it is standing bar only). The chef fires everything up in front of you and the service is very quick. I had three different tapas and each was stellar. The space is small so it is good to go with one other friend or on a date. They also serve drinks. Everyone, including the chef, were highly hospitable and efficient. Great restaurant. read more

So we found this place through Yelp! Amazing!! Stand up only. Super charming. Our meal is listed below In order of what we liked best. I got photos of all but one of the dishes. If you like informal food adventures, go here!! 1. Earl Grey Creme Brûlée 2. Chicken skewers on toast with peppers and leeks - we had seconds 3. Calamari with broccoli 3. Octopus - cold with celery and red peppers, capers and red onion. No photo 4. Fried shrimp with wasabi tartar sauce 5. Sea scallop carpaccio with saffron sauce read more

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Dare I call Bar B a hidden gem? Feels underrated for sure. The lack of seating forces you to be quick about your business, but its a great spot for a quick catchup over a glass of wine and some bar snacks. Great wine selection by the glass (and surprisingly, a couple of sake options!) and the food menu looked delicious as well. We opted for simply prosciutto and olives, both of which were great (prosciutto is freshly sliced) though the portions were small...but can't really knock it for the price. I'm interested in trying the more hearty options on my next visit. Keep this spot in your back pocket! read more

Bar B is a small, intimate spot in Chelsea where you definitely get more than what you bargained for. It's an unassuming location with no seating, but the interior is cozy and inviting, with a familiar menu that fits the neighborhood pretty well. They have a surprising selection of wines by the glass, and although I wasn't a particular fan of the Pinot Noir, it's nothing I can really knock the place for. The prosciutto board we ordered was freshly sliced, and the olives were incredibly flavorful, making for a pretty refreshing pit stop on our way to our final destination. Please do yourself and everyone else a favor and don't come expecting the venue to house a party of more than, say, 5 people. read more

One Again, Yelp to the rescue. After a long day of traveling running away from #irma, this spot caught my eye for a late night snack. Bar B is a standing bar, meaning, you won't have a chair to seat while enjoying your meal. This is a very informal dinning experience, however, don't you get discouraged by this small detail as they food is extraordinary and so is the wine selection. Besides their interesting menu of tapas, they also have daily specials. You place your order and can watch how they make your food (again, place is really small). I ordered the Spanish octopus salad. This was very refreshing as its served cold and has a touch of celery . It goes perfect with a glass of white wine if you ask me. I also ordered their seasonal grilled vegetables with ricotta. I wasn't that crazy about he ricotta cheese on it but the veggies where very yummy and definitely tasty. Again, so many good things to try here. I ended up ordering their shrimp and musroomh risotto which was part of their daily specials. That one as a winner ! I really enjoyed eating here. The standing bar experience was new to me and I really enjoyed. It really gives you the chance to engage in a good conversation with a friend even for a date. read more

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This is a good date spot given the fantastic food, cheap drinks, and cozy atmosphere. NOT good for large groups. This was the first "standing" bar I went to that also served food. As the phrase suggests, this place doesn't have any stools. You're standing the whole time. Eat, drink, and stand. Based on this description, some of you may wonder what food must be like at a place like this. It's GREAT! We had multiple dishes and I grew increasingly impressed with each bite (although the anchovy fries were not my thing). Make sure to try the skirt steak. I was surprised at how good skirt steak at a bar could be! Before 7p, they have $5 glasses of wine! read more

This is my go-to spot for dining alone, which is what I do when my wife and kids are out of town. There's something about standing up and eating alone that is superior to sitting down at a table and eating alone. Probably because there's not an empty seat across from you announcing to the world that you're dining alone, inviting gossipy folks to jump to conclusions about you. Bar B is narrow, like the political mindset of most 18-year olds. Its size means that it fills up easily. There have been many times where I've looked in, saw that it was packed, and kept walking. I don't mind dining alone, but I'll be damned if I'm going to stand alone, waiting to eat alone. Nope. I just keep going, walking around the entire block before looking in again to see if space has opened up. I probably don't want to know what other patrons have thought after seeing me loop by the restaurant for the eighth time, peering in, looking hopeful, then disappointed, then moving on, only to return six minutes later to do the same thing. Perhaps one of them went home to write a heartfelt screenplay about a man too timid to enter a restaurant. Don't know. Don't care, unless John Hamm plays me. At some point, space frees up and I do go in and order. The service is always good, primarily because the waiter is never more than seven feet away. The food has been consistently delicious. The menu is Italian and small, like Joe Pesci. read more

Cute pleasant place ! Nice atmosphere.not noisy, not super expensive (meaning according to the criteria of NYC ;)), good selection of wines (generous pouring) Will go back ! read more

Wonderful unique place, plates served tapas style in house. Everything is excellent and served with a smile While I used to love standing and eating at the bar plate by plate, takeout was beautifully packed & delicious Neighborhood gem Let's keep this place open people read more

Found this weird spot (see below) after finding a deal on Groupon and then seeing Yelp reviewd it as 4.5*. That's a crazy good rating for a restaurant! I read some of the Yelp reviews and saw it was standing room only, but had a different image in my mind. Instead of it being a space with some tables (what I pictured), it's a long narrow space with simply, a bar. It reminded me of a typical espresso bar in Italy, which is awesome. It was empty when we came in at 11:30pm on a Sunday night, but the guys behind the counter had no problem making us some food still. It was way more casual than we thought it would be, but as we ate our meal we realized it was a really unique NYC spot and would be a great date spot before or after going to another bar. I had the flank steak plate and got them to sub in pickled vegetables (not pickles as the menu said) for the potato salad. For $9, it was a great value and definitely a nice tapa, though not filling enough for a meal. Obviously. My friend Dan had the beef croquette and a pasta dish. I tried both and both were pretty good. I wouldn't order the pasta, but Dan loved it and talked about coming back to get it again. No hard alcohol, but beer and wine. $6 for all the beers, about a buck more than I expected. Good, cheap-ish food and a unique place and nice workers (owners?) make this a 5* review. The end. read more

Loved Bar B. We came here on a Thursday night and I think we got lucky because we got a space at the counter and it was not crowded. Everything we ordered was individually made and delicious. We got the skirt steak with potato salad (perfect, sans horseradish), mussels, calamari with broccoli rabe, branzino, and herb crusted scallops. Our favorite was definitely the skirt steak, with the branzino coming in a close second. Drinks were also quite good... I got the rose and finished off with a sangria. We also ordered the chestnut creme brûlée which was so good I was tempted to order a second. In addition to the delicious food, the staff was super friendly. Only draw back is that the place is small and you will probably walk out smelling like food unless you stand closer to the door. Oh, and the menu is priced nicely and there is a happy hour until 7. Loved it. read more

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Ordered takeout via Seamless. Arrived on time and fresh. Food quality was excellent. The beet salad and potato salad were very tasty. The branzino was cooked perfectly. You may want to order more as the portions are more like Tapas-sized (we have be never ate at the restaurant but have walked by pre-pandemic, it is a cozy space more fit for small plates/sharing. They now have sidewalk seating.) Portion sizes vary for each item, but none are like "entree size" at most places. For 2 people you may want to order 5 items. read more

Cute little place..service is outstanding and everything we ordered was delicious. We had special of yellow tail carpaccio with a hint of wasabi and lime and that was so yummy. Also the potato croquettes were delicious and also the bruchetta with broccoli rabe read more

Bar B - Yellow tail special - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been wanting to check out Bar B for a while. Great reviews on yelp and the people who are regulars rave about it. It's a small little standing bar in Chelsea. No seats and it's one small and narrow strip of the bar. Inner decor is filled with wood and you're greeted by friendly staff. They have a wide selection of alcohol and they have surprisingly really good tapas. They have a slew of options - seafood, meat - that are all small plates. The chef cooks it up for you as it is an open kitchen and the food comes out fresh. You can't go wrong with any of the options. We came here on a Wednesday night and it was mostly full with regulars. It's a great casual date spot. It's quaint, small, and the drinks are simple and good. If I lived on the west side, Bar B would be my regular spot to go to. read more

Rounding up from a 3.5 here. This tiny, and I mean TINY, spot has only standing bar room down a narrow hallway. They were already out of some of the dishes by the time we got there. So we settled on the scallop crudo, grilled squid, and the steak. The seafood dishes were interesting. I appreciated the effort to create different flavors, but I personally didn't love either dish, purely personal preference. The steak took extremely long to come out, but it was pretty good and a nice portion for the price point. I'd be interested to try some other menu items. read more

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initially considered leaving because i'm lazy and didn't want to stand, stayed because the menu looked amazing and you could see them putting in that WORK in the kitchen. the food was absolutely incredible. beautiful quality cheese and prosciutto, fusili and skirt steak were unreal, chestnut crème brûlée was delicious. the standing is actually pretty chill and if ur lazy like me you'll get used to it and food is worth it. i would eat their food out of a dog bowl read more

I really enjoy the food in Bar B. The size, the price, and the atmosphere are great! You can lean on the wall or just relax to chat and eat. I highly recommend ppl bring their friend come here chill. read more

Bar B - Octopus salad & sangria - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I came here because I was waiting for friends to hop on the train and looked for somewhere close by to have a drink. This place had the highest yelp review so I thought I would check it out. I didn't expect what I saw. It is absolutely tiny. There are no seats, basically you stand leaning on the bar from which you order. Down one long hallway. They have wine and 3 types of beer so if you're looking for variety or a cocktail this isn't the place. I decided to grab a sandwich while waiting because everyone there was so happily standing against the bar I figured there might be something to this place. The food was delicious. I had fries and a skirt steak sandwich. At first I thought the sandwich looked smaller than expected but I barely finished it and the quality was much more aligned with an upper scale restaurant. This isn't a place where you can go and sit down to have drinks and food with friends but if I lived in the area I would definitely get take out from here. read more

Bar B - Skirt steak sandwich - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Best tapas place I've visited!! Happy hour was great with $5 glasses of wine and the food was outstanding. I am a huge seafood lover so I only ordered all seafood dishes. Ordered the branzino, octopus salad, and shrimp risotto. Everything was good but the octopus salad was outstanding!! Gray mixture of texture and flavor, super fresh and not chewy at all. Standing room only with no seating. Not a big deal for me. Food was worth it and service was awesome. Go here now!! read more

Absolutely delightful - highly recommend food and atmosphere ! I've been to Basta Pasta many times and loved it. I never went to Bar B until now because it's standing only and I'm always tired. Last week I finally tried it and I feel like I've been missing out so much! Every dish is small and delicious. Had the roasted red pepper bruschetta. The scallop carpaccio. And the shrimp and shiitake risotto. I had Moscato to drink. Everything was perfect. It's perfect for any occasion. Quick bite on your own. Drinks with a friend. Food and drinks with several friends. Great atmosphere and decorations. Great wine list mainly Italian. I wish everyone tries it! read more

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Super tiny place. Food was great and drinks were cheap during happy hour. Great atmosphere, but I think it's best for a catchup with one or two friends max. It's standing room only, so it's designed to be for about 1 hour max. I would highly recommend coming here though. I think it's a nice date spot. read more

Tasty casual standing-room only bar. Could probably fit 10 patrons at a time tops. Serving japanese/italian fusion sandwiches and small plates. Great flavors. Stop by for a snack or a quick lunch/dinner. Don't expect to lounge. read more

Bar B - Beef croquette sandwich - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This really cozy (and when I say cozy, I mean TINY) bar does not have any seats but can stand about 10-12 people. I think standing is a good idea anyways, especially if you sit on your butt all day at work. Standing helps oxygen flow to your brain and prevents you from falling asleep. The food portions here are pretty much what you'd expect from a tapas bar. You certainly won't walk out of here feeling so stuffed that you hate yourself. Regardless, every plate is so good that you wish you ordered two or three of each. One of my favorites was the beef croquette, with it's crispy, flaky batter on the outside and a tender, juicy morsel of ground beef in the middle. During lunch, I hear they offer this as a burger... Well, why the hell not!? read more

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Talk about a local NYC spot. SUPER packed during the weekday happy hour. Weekend is the prime time to show up and get to know the people you're drinking/eating with. Great sangria, peroni on tap, and the food is fantastic. read more

Bar B - Sea scallop carpaccio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Bar B is a tapas bar ran by Japanese manager / owner. Although the menu is largely american/Italian, the atmosphere is very Japanese. Standing Bars, or Tachinomiya, are small bars with no seating that serve izakaya foods. They are generally inexpensive and are the go to place for workers looking to grab bites and drinks after work. The menu isn't extensive but has something to satisfy everyone. From salads to apps to entrees and pastas, the bar stands out due to its simple menu execution, short turnaround and fantastic pricing. An average drink is $6 while the most expensive food item is $16 (uni risotto). Favorite of the night was definitely the skirt steak reduction. Delicious. Next time you visit, look up to the ceiling. You will find some history of the place. read more

Wow this place rocks. Standing bar only but super good food, everything I had was spectacular including the octopus risotto, skirt steak, fried chicken, French fries with anchovies, and rose all day. Will definitely be back! read more

Was bummed about this spot because all the other reviews had me excited. The prices are low because the portions are small. The food isn't seasoned well. It's not bad, just not great. The service is fine. read more

Stopped by last week for a light dinner and left more pleasantly surprised/ pleased.. the bar is tiny, which explains their reasoning behind not having any seats. So if you're looking to kick back after a long day in the city, this probably isn't the best choice, considering the fact you'll be standing for the whole duration of your dinner/drinks. Nonetheless the food is just phenomenal. I shared 3 dishes with a friend and had nothing but good things to say about each. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a huge dollop of uni on top, the skirt steak was tender and seasoned well, but I must say my favorite dish of the night was the goat cheese and beat salad. All the elements of the salad really came together and complimented each other, where it leaves you wanting more. Would recommend it 10/10. read more

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This place was incredible and we found it on a fluke. We were in the Chelsea neighborhood for an art fare and looked up nearby places to eat afterward--what a find!! It's standing room only in a long room with a bar that you lean on. It's tapas, but there is an eclectic mix of dishes, some with an Italian bent, others with an Asian bent, and others that are straight Spanish. So glad we found this place. Can't wait to go back. And both my husband and my name begin with Bs, so it was kizmet! read more

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Amazing high quality food. Standing type of "bar/restaurant". Really love the concept.

This place is magical where yakitori meets tapas, Japanese meets Spanish! I have bookmarked here a while but finally made it here last night after meeting a friend nearby for HH. We just wanted snacks not full on dinner. So Bar B was perfect - everything is served on skewers or in small plate. You could smell the aroma before you stepping in the door. That also means, you would smell like fried calamari or bacon when you got out. Ladies, take notes: if you have another data hop to next, avoid. Unless your date is a butcher ;P No seats, standing room only, which was fine and really fun! Reminding me of boqueria in Bacelona. I had the chicken skewers with shishito pepper. Friend got the grilled branzino. All flashly grilled in front of you a la blanca. Yum! Oh, don't forget the sangria served in mason jar! I got two and finished in 15 mins. Nicey tipsy ;) Def come back for more! read more

This place is a gem! Would have missed it had it not been for yelp. It's a tiny tiny bar that you stand in. The wine is excellent. Such a nice curated list. I got the Barbaresco. Best wine for $12 I've had in a really really long time. Stood near the hot food cooking station at first due to crowds but as soon as something in the front opened up, the guys who work there led us towards to front. Had the special sardine fries. Dammmmnnnnnn so good. Never had anything like that before. Also the fries were perfection. Highly recommend this awesome unique joint. read more

Super boring. Over rated. The prosciutto and cheese board (with Brie and Parmigianoyawn) was small and the baguette tasted store bought. The calamari was ok but also boring. Good thing it's called BAR B because it really was BAR food on antique plates. The aperol spritz held me over as a homeless man threw cups and yelled at me. Oh and who puts tomato's on a Caesar salad? read more

Tiny cozy corner in the big bad city... I found this place on Yelp and knew it would be small but was surprised at how tiny it actually was. If I wasn't looking for it, i wouldn't have even noticed it. The entire place is one long bar that wraps around the register, serving area, and kitchen with no chairs but plenty of hooks to put your things. The whole place could probably hold 12 people max. When i came in on a Monday night with a friend, the place looked fairly full but we were easily able to find a spot somewhere in the back near the kitchen area. We originally planned on staying for just a drink and going elsewhere for dinner, but the food smelled so good we changed our minds, and were glad we did. I ordered the rich and heavenly mushroom and prosciutto pasta dish, while my friend ordered the wonderfully seasoned ribs with fries. Given that these are described as Tapas, the portions weren't huge but i was still feeling pretty full after my meal. Definitely coming back to try the Uni (sea Urchin) dishes. Tips: - standing near the kitchen area gets very hot so choose your placement wisely - be prepared to wait a bit for your food. the small space only allows for 1 chef and a small kitchen setup - Happy hour is from 4pm-7pm - $5 glasses of house rose, white wine and red wine, and $4 for a certain beer - check the blackboard for a large list of specials that aren't on their standard menu. They get pretty adventurous with their dishes! read more

aggressively throwing 5 star reviews around is for chumps but bar b gets one because its legit one of the coolest places i have been in new york. and that is sayin A LOT. its standing room only and small, but if you can get in just stay there. the food is incredible and they have a great wine selection. you can go to town on the treats or keep it lite. my amiga took me here and im so happy she did. im taking it in as one of my own. if youre going to indulge in treats, be adventurous and not boring. theres a lot of unique stuff for the taking. read more

I am in Japan heaven -- words don't suffice.. just go here if you don't believe the hype.. This is the more friendly, cheaper sister restaurant by the owners of Basta pasta. My new fav late night spot! read more