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    Bar Mercer

    3.7 (20 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Avocado toast
    Megan P.

    Ambiance is great. Very friendly hostess and bartenders. Very attentive. Bar is on the smaller side and fills up quick. Had the avocado toast which was prepared perfectly. Would definitely recommend snagging a seat at the bar if they are open. Noise level doesn't get too loud, no matter how crowded they get. Also the skinny fries are 10/10. Definitely worth the order!

    Pinot Noir
    Em R.

    Cozy and dimly lit restaurant. My friend and I just finished dinner and wanted to check out another spot for drinks. She recommended this place since we were around the area. I've passed by this place before but never been. It was pretty empty since it was a Tuesday night. We sat at the bar, the bartender was warm and welcoming. He also gave us a generous pour of Pinot Noir. Would definitely return and also try their food next time.

    Loyal C.

    Bar Mercer has a cozy atmosphere in a great location, and the staff was attentive and friendly. I went for brunch and ordered the pancakes, which unfortunately were below average - bland and undercooked. I wouldn't go back for brunch, but it might be worth trying for dinner instead.

    Hangover Pasta
    Dana L.

    If you like dining at Lure this is an alternative option. Really enjoyed the branzino and hangover pasta. Deviled eggs and oysters were also very good. The berries dessert option wasn't my favorite but I'd be back to try the chocolate crème brûlée.

    Lauren S.

    I wanted to love it but the food was just okay. The cocktails were excellent though. If you stop by it may be more for happy hour but the burger isn't nearly what the TikTok hype made it out to be.

    Crispy Fluke special
    Nelson M.

    What a cool spot with a beautiful interior and vibe. Mercer Street Hospitality has quite a collection of great restaurants. We're Lure longtime customers and when we couldn't get a reservation pivoted to Bar Mercer and were not disappointed. Different menu offerings but same excellent food. "Service by Marco" was on point and the cocktails were excellent.

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    Wow, a reminder of how elitist NYC is. Good food, nice vibe. $29 for ravioli...exactly 4 raviolis. Oh well. Live and learn.

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    Rake Wine Bar

    4.8
    (29 reviews)
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    Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

    My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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    Sunn’s

    Sunn’s

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    (49 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    yeah boiiii…read more phenomenal. perfection. snagged a res for the ladys birthday and was so so so excited to finally be at Sunn's. went into thinking it was traditional korean, but was actually really fusioned with french/new american flavors, but never forgot its korean roots. everything was divine, and the service was exceptional. sat at chefs table; man that tiny ass kitchen is a miracle. was really suprised with the soondabo. feel like i've ever only had one flavor profile, but chef sunn was telling me how she was inspired by pozole as a rift on the dish. i have had a lot better banchan before thoooo thanks for having us and making the night so special! excited to come back

    Sunn's is a really nice elevated Korean spot tucked into a tiny space right off the F train in…read moreChinatown. The room is intimate, the wine was excellent, and service was warm and on point. The hwe crudo was refreshing and delicious, and the salad was also a standout -- bright, crisp, and really well-balanced. But the best thing we had by far was the dak mandu, the crab/chicken dumplings. Those alone are worth coming back for. The ssam lettuce wraps were good, though they read a little more like Jewish brisket with a spicy bean sauce than what I expected from a Korean lettuce wrap. Still tasty, just a different vibe. Honestly, this would've been a 5-star meal if I didn't leave with three mosquito bites. Great food, great service, great wine -- just maybe bring bug spray.

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    Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser
    Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser
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    Cozy sitting corner by the window
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    Bar 56

    Bar 56

    4.8
    (51 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Food is outstanding! Best tuna tartare I have ever had…read more Great ambiance..attentive service. Mocktail was definitely too tart, will try different one next time.

    Great happy hour deal: every day 5 to 6 PM, including weekends, $10 wines and house cocktails, if…read moreyou sit at the bar. The bar is very scenic so you will definitely feel like you are getting the full dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Make reservations for peak dining times in the evenings and on weekends. Many people walked in without reservations and were seated right away on Saturday evenings. Highly recommend trying their original cocktails ($18). We tried the flower child and the harvest moon. Both were tasty. I would get harvest moon again and again. Perfect balance of Tart, sweet refreshing and strong. Menu items change seasonally so it's delightful to try something new every time you visit. $21 potato croquettes were highly disappointing. Everyone recommended them highly, but I could not understand why. For such price, three tiny balls of fried potato should've been mind blowing, but they were underwhelming and forgettable at best. Skip. $24 giant ricotta stuffed raviolo was delightful. Such soothing comfort food. If I could eat just this, I would be happy. $26 fresh crudo was refreshing and light. Delicious cold broth/juice soup in which it was served. $32 Bronzino with mussels in a broth was superb. Light, crispy, and delicate. Would eat this dish for dinner Any night of the day. Balanced flavor profile. Could suit anyone who is picky about their food. $30 lamb neck was a solid dish. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and delicate and flavorful on the inside. Wish the portion was a bit bigger, especially the sides. $38 duck confit was highly advertised, however, it was underwhelming and the least stand out dish. It was solid, but nothing that I would order again or recommend. The duck was on the dry side. Definitely not enough sauce. The cabbage and the cabbage salad were good. Crispy and refreshing. The duck was not the star of this dish. $13 chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis was surprisingly delightful. So light and balanced. Not sweet, but just right to finish a meal. I could eat this dessert every day after every single meal. So simple, yet it hit the spot. Service is very fast and efficient. One of our readers was superb and provided stellar recommendations. Another waiter (young and inexperienced) was very shy and his energy felt very stifling.

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    Potato croquettes and fried artichokes
    Potato croquettes and fried artichokes
    Gorgeous lounge space in the bar
    Gorgeous lounge space in the bar
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    Cork

    Cork

    4.3
    (42 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Olivia H. is clearly a paid reviewer because my experience here a few days ago felt like a literal…read moresitcom. First off, the front door is mounted on flimsy plastic hinges, so every time someone opens it, it swings open violently and knocks the vase off the nearby table. The service was somehow even worse. When I was there on Tuesday, May 19th from 8-10 PM, there was exactly ONE bartender working the entire place -- both inside and outside -- and she was unbelievably inattentive. My date and I sat at the bar for TWENTY MINUTES before she even acknowledged us or asked if we wanted drinks. I literally had to call out "Excuse me" just to order a $25 quarter-filled glass of wine. Embarrassing all around. And when we were ready to leave and wanted the check, the female bartender working on Tuesday May 19th from 8-10 PM was busy standing in the corner chatting with someone instead of helping customers. I haven't seen someone move this slowly or care this little since the DMV. TO MANAGEMENT - this was absolutely horrible, embarrassing, and unprofessional service. Clean up your act, and hire a second or even a third bartender.

    They have quite a robust wine list! Nice atmosphere. I didn't love the patio seating options (very…read moremuch on the sidewalk), but it was much more comfortable sitting inside at the bar. The wine was great and we had an attentive server who was able to help guide us through the wine choices. Would return!

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    Perfect match!
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