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    Bubo

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    J B.

    Never have had bad food. Drink is also not bad. It just because price is moderate sometimes customers are loud and have too much drinks. So if you want to avoid the type of a group of people go there after happy hour is over.

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    Sabrina P.

    This is a super spacious restaurant with two bar areas. Came here with friends post-dinner and was seated at the back bar and the waitresses were super friendly. I like the decor, too. Good vibes overall. I did not drink alcohol but there was plenty of non--alcoholic beverages on the menu that were easy to navigate to. Next time I'd want to try the food options!

    I just picked up the greek salad to go-- I literally spent $20 on five cucumbers in dressing. This is absurd.

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    Angel S.

    We came here on a Saturday night, walked in around 8:30pm, and got seats at the bar. The drinks were absolutely delicious--I had the Fig Honey Fix, and I was buzzed after just one drink! The drinks are reasonably priced too, around $15-$18. The atmosphere was dimly lit with a classy, sophisticated vibe. The only downside is they only have one restroom. The service was great as well! I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

    HUGO SPRITZ

    The best cocktails and atmosphere ! Our waitress maggie was so attentive and outgoing. Would definitely come here again for the fresh drinks and the environment!

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    LOVE THIS PLACE!! The drinks were to die for and the charcuterie board hit the nail on the head. Maggie was the best waitress and was so attentive! Overall 10/10 experience. Must go spot in Murray hill:

    Came here tonight and had a blast. Oysters were fresh, wine was delish and the service was phenomenal! I will always come back to Bubo!

    Enjoying another amazing dinner with my husband at our favorite spot Like always never disappointed

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    Tanya I.

    This is probably my newest favorite neighborhood spot. Bubo is perfect for a chill night out with your friends, date or even family. The lights are perfectly dimmed and the music is not too high to allow for great conversation. The drinks and food are also great. I had the Berry Fields - it tastes like strawberry lemonade, and had the perfect alcohol-mixer ratio. It's also super pretty which helps. I've tried a couple items on the menu but my favorite is the halloumi toast. I know, basic. But the toast is perfectly toasted. The halloumi is perfectly seasoned. The tomato is super fresh. Love everything about it. I also tried the charcuterie board. The cheese selection was really good - especially the honey goat cheese! The baguette type of bread was kind of stale, but the toasts were good, and the fig jam was a nice touch. The rosemary chicken bites were just OK, a bit too garilc-y for my taste. But good. I can't end my review without mentioning the service. The staff are all amazing! Keep Bubo in mind for your next outing - it's truly one my new favs!

    Boyfriend after enjoying his delicious dinner and mountain lava cake w. vanilla ice cream.
    Michelle O.

    The decor and ambiance were relaxing and beautifully decorated. The food was even better. It was AMAZING! I rarely write reviews, but eat out most of the time. MAIN DISHES: I ordered the Cod and vegetables (I normally never eat that.). The fish was beautifully flaky and tender, has a hint of mustard taste. It was not a frozen patty. It was an actual fresh fish section. There was no skin and NO head (thank you). For this who think that vegetables are just decoration for the main meat, like me, here is a place when you actually WANT to eat your vegetables. The Brussel Sprout seasoning was kind of like Sazon and gently burned giving it an out-of-this-world flavor. Yes, Brussel Sprouts are typically made in this way at restaurants, but this was better than the other high class restaurant recipes. While I wish that the vegetables had that Brussel Sprout same flavor, the vegetables in their own right had a nice subtle taste. They and the potatoes were cooked at the perfect timing for texture. Outside of expensive restaurants, you wouldn't believe how many food places, can't do this as they are too busy, are understaffed or just had the wrong timing. My boyfriend who has the chicken tacos, was so impressed with his meal, the vibe, and the service, he wants to go back again. I tried a bite too. The guacamole like topping had a creamy, light texture. Not your typical tasting guacamole, this fluffy topping made the dish. SERVING SIZE: The amount of food is for those who are into portion control and don't over stuff themselves. I am a walking bear. My legs are just here to propel the stomach. ;) LOL. So for those who missed lunch, like moí, and now it's dinner time, you probably want to order an appetizer and you will have room for dessert as well. The good part is that you get try the appetizer, main meal, and dessert and come out full, but not over stuffed like at a Thanksgiving meal. COOKING TIME: We didn't have to wait too long for our food, so that's always a plus. SERVICE: For those who look for a pretty face in their waitresses...and those who just want great service and don't care if it's a garden gnome who gives it to them, you can each be happy. The servers are all pretty and ours was nice as well. The service is prompt by both her and another waitress who check our drink levels. I always watch for water glass refill offers before the glass is 1/2 empty withOUT me asking. I shouldn't have to ask and thankfully, I didn't have to. It's always a sign of how the rest of the service will be like even when they are not making money off of the drink. (Some are diabetic or dieting and don't drink soda, some, for various reasons, don't drink alcohol), but it's a nice sign when we are treated well as if we were paying for a drink. So instead, we happily put our money towards other things like dessert. ;) ha ha) DESSERT Their Apple Tart was so popular that it ran out. My boyfriend got the classic chocolate lava cake with ice cream. It was beautifully presented and tasty. It is a smaller position than what I am used to seeing, however, this is clever as there is no food waste and it's accounting for you being somewhat full from the appetizer and/or the main meal. MENU: Note that that their menus are digital, so make sure that at least one of you brings your smart phone to use the QR code. BAR: They have the main bar, and then they have a bar with a marble looking top (I didn't closely investigate). It's in the back room where you can rent it out for a small company party. People can walk around all sides of the medium sized, back bar for a nice traffic flow. ATMOSPHERE: Back area lighting and seating: Think of a bar stool raised, table for four or maintained, leather-like, cozy, rounded corner bench seating. A semi-casual classy vibe, but not stuffy. There definitely was thought put into their furniture materials and decor elements from the glasses to their lighting fixtures to their seating. The lights are dimmable to give you just the right atmosphere vibe and was dimmed appropriately for us without us even asking. Low enough to feel romantic or to give that pub feel, and raised high enough that you can read words withOUT reaching for the nearest light on the table or wondering if the electricity bill was paid. It's nicely lit so no tripping here! :D CLEANLINESS: The tables were clean and not sticky. You can tell that great care had put a lot of the detail in running the place. For those who think that it's just a nice review, put it this way... I am just a regular person, but when I am at another restaurant, eating my usual dish, and it's visually it's fine, I can tell when the chef/cook goes on vacation and the dish is made by someone else. ;)

    Rose L.

    Great shareable plates. N yummy mock tails. Great dinner options too with outdoor seating

    Niu-Niu N.

    Had my birthday celebration at Bubo in the backroom and it was such a great experience, from contacting the team to the oustanding hospitality on the night of. I've walked past Bubo many times but never realised how deep the restaurant goes, with the front of the restaurant featuring mainly high top and bar seats, that leads into a bar like area again with high top seating that is a little more intimate, to an open space at the back and then the backroom that is lined with a long L-shaped dark blue velet couch. It was the perfect space for people to mingle, shift around seats as needed, and reach to grab food and drinks. The dim lights with their lit up wall pieces really set a moody atmosphere. For food and drinks, their assorted choices of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes were great to cater to the dietary restrictions. Drinks were also a hit and I believe with everyone there, we were able to try almost every drink on the menu! Lastly, wanted to shoutout Elizabeth from the team at Bubo for helping and guiding me through the entire planning process, for being patient with me and all the questions I had. The waitstaff were also extremely generous and patient with us, and gave the perfect balance of friendly hospitality with letting us do our own thing. If you're looking to gather friends together for a special occasion, I highly highly recommend Bubo!

    Dazed and confused

    Really fun spot in Midtown. Lexi and Mia are so nice and make their own cocktails for us.

    Salmon and white wine on happy hour

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    Shared ceviche, meatballs, Greek salad, chicken empanadas and 2 onion soups. All good.

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    We live couple blocks away from this place I love the happy hours, food is great and service is amazing. Love it!

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    Cool place with a great atmosphere . Delicious food and excellent cocktails . A great place to host a private event too !

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    Happy hour 4-6:30p!

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    Beer Culture

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    Midtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen

    About a dozen craft brews on draft with a ton more to select from in cans in the fridge (can be…read moreenjoyed there or to go). A bunch of options for any beer lover which is always appreciated! I do wish they had flights available, but the bartender let me try a couple before choosing which beer to go with. Food menu was reasonable too - originally we were going to skip food in favor of grabbing a larger meal later on in the night, but after seeing a lot of yummy food leave the kitchen, we ended up splitting a bratwurst and fries. It was the perfect snack before a show nearby! Ambiance-wise, it's a bit divey with some arcade games in the back. Super lowkey given the area, which is always my favorite type of vibe. Would definitely recommend to others!

    Beer Culture has usurped Blind Tiger for me as my beer bar of choice in Manhattan! They have a…read moretight draft selection that rotates pretty often, and a pretty good can collection in the fridge. The staff have always been friendly and extremely knowledgeable; it is really handy when you can say you live in San Francisco, what do you have that I can only get out here? You can tell it is a good place in Hell's Kitchen/Times Square when stage hands and actors actually come by after (definitely not between) their shows. They also have whiskeys available here as a sidecar; definitely do not try and order any other liquors, the back of their staff shirt makes that clear. For food, I've only ever had the cheese curds because I obviously have a problem and can't get them at many places in SF. The portions are large and the prices reasonable. My only feedback to them is maybe offer some large format bottle pours on busy nights so people can try some of the more obscure options.

    Bubo - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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