The ambience was amazing! The music was notably very good. This was the perfect place to go after a show with my girlfriends. We got a night cap and had some bites, great way to end a fun night. The cocktails were yummy and unique with tons of mocktail options too. Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

madison and aulea are the sweetest and kindest. they took such good care of us. one of my favorite midtown spots.

Tonight I came for dinner and it was my first time since they changed from Dolly Varden to Dolly! It feels like the exact same vibe with some menu changes. My favorite change being all day happy hour Monday-Friday! I had the HH cosmo and it did not disappoint! It was definitely on the smaller side, but worth it for $11. For my entree, I had the crispy chicken caesar and we split truffle fries. Truffle fries were 11/10! They tasted amazing and didn't even need salt or any dip. The salad was good, but it was with baby gem lettuce and sort of difficult to eat? I would have preferred it more chopped, but the flavor was great. This is a great pre/post theater spot, especially if seeing Just in Time or Wicked. It's right across 8th ave from the theaters! read more

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Great place for a pre-theater meal. Party of 2, reserved ahead of time. Good thing I made the reservation, it was almost full when I arrived at 6 pm on a Thursday! There are weekday happy hour specials, plus Thursday martini specials. I had the dirty martini special and my friend had the margarita served in a boot glass (that boot glass looks like a huge portion! I'll have to try it next time!). For food I had the pesto chicken melt without the bread (didn't take a photo since it wouldn't look the same without bread) and it comes with fries or a salad. My friend had the creamy tomato bisque, which comes with a very large grilled cheese sandwich! We were very happy with our food and drinks, and we were able to be in and out in an hour to catch our 7:30 show. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been to this restaurant three times when it was called Dolly Varden. It has since rebranded. Not sure if it has new management or ownership as well. Dolly's, as it's now called, has more of an upscale pub vibe. The music was louder and it felt a little less intimate, but would be fun for groups or a casual dinner. They still have a great menu with lots of enticing options. To start, we tried the roasted cauliflower. These were tender and buttery and complemented nicely by the beet puree. We also got the mac and cheese. It had large tube noodles and was hearty with a sharp cheddar cheese. For my main, I had the vegan chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy and decently flavorful. I loved their fries, which arrived piping hot. To drink, I had the spicy passion mocktail. It was sweet and fruity, but I was expecting spicy tartness. Our waitress was friendly. read more

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We went here at 9 on a Friday night and were seated right away. The location is great. Our food was fresh and delicious. We were very happy with everything that we ordered. Our waiter was a star. I would definitely recommend checking out Dollys! read more

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I want to give this place a 3.7.... So I debated going with a 3 or 4. Ultimately I went with 3 because nothing was like mind blowing. Food: - deviled eggs with a sneaky spice flavor (maybe jalapeño??) that were 3.3/5 - chicken pesto sandwich with onion rings 3.8/5 - fried chicken sandwich with fries 3.9/5 - prosciutto flatbread 4.2/5 - mushroom onion flatbread 4.3/5 - cacio e pepe February pasta special 3.1/5 (too dry, needs more saucy-ness) Service was good, atmosphere was lively! Loud music, so if you're looking for an intimate place, prob not for you!! read more

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Second time at Dolly's in a year, this time in the quieter upstairs which did not disappoint! Although we had so many options in the Theater District we chose a second visit to Dolly's for good food and drinks and our experience was spot on! The upstairs was warm and welcoming with the option of cozy booths, tables and a long bar. We chose the bar as we enjoy being in the midst of the buzz. The evening was quiet as NY was recovering from the recent debilitating storm and the frigid temps were dipping consistently into single digits from the wind chill. Quiet night but a great evening thanks to the attentive bartender and excellent service! Martini Tree - what a wonderful treat to sample 5 (yes f-i-v-e) small but mighty martinis from a solid representation ranging from classic to espresso! Roasted Cauliflower with beet hummus, red pepper flakes and herb sauce - perfect for a cold winter night. Fried Crispy Brussels with glazed bacon, pomegranate and sweet heat ranch - the perfect sweet and savory blend to accompany our martinis! read more

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I was looking for a new place to have my birthday dinner, and I decided on this restaurant. When I arrived at the restaurant, I informed them that my party size decreased, but it wasn't a problem. Alaina the host was very nice, she gave me two choices of where to sit, and I choose the table right by the entrance. I informed her that I saw two names for this restaurant when I was searching on the internet. She informed me that the restaurant recently changed its name. I liked the fact that I was able to be seated, while I waited for the rest of my party to arrive. The restaurant had all day happy, well it's named Yappy hour which was amazing on a Friday night. My brother and I decided on a martini flight. The presentation was nice and it was a good way to try several drinks for one price. My mom and sister had Margaritas in the boot glasses. For the table we ordered the Panko Chicken Strips & the cornbread because there were great reviews about the cornbread. The reviews were true, that cornbread was delicious. I took the rest of it home and it tasted even better the next day.For dinner I had the Short Rib Ragu. It was delicious. Overall i enjoyed my birthday dinner. Denaya the server was amazing. I would like to visit again . read more

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This is my 2nd time around with Dolly's and it was better that my first encounter but lacked in some aspects. I was here with a large group, so for what it is worth the service was ok. Our server was professional but I felt like she was rushing a bit. The drinks took more time than the food. The cornbread was incredibly delicious. Everything else was OK. The deviled eggs and chicken sandwich were not as flavorful. The happy hour deals on drinks are worth it. read more

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The food was so tasty and smelled so lovely. Great drinks and they are able to customize them to. The ambiance is great for a Friday evening or any time with a vibrant feel! Bartenders and servers are speedy and knowledgeable. read more

I stopped by for a late-night dinner and was thoroughly impressed! The service was attentive, friendly, and very helpful. As for the food, the salmon bowl was a standout--the fish was cooked to absolute perfection. I also highly recommend the cornbread; it was flawless. I'll definitely be back, especially since they stay open late! read more

A 10 out of 10. Today I came here with my best friend of iver 30 plus years to celebrate my birthday and I freaking loved every part of it. The food was good, the drinks was good the atmosphere was good. I cannot wait to Come back. I had the buttermilk fried chicken with all the toppings and truffle fries and I ate all of it so that means it was good lol. Had the deviled eggs with bacon it was good and our Martini tower was beautiful. The drink named The Porn Star tasted like I needed to be on a beach with 3 of them they were sooooooo good. Listen stop by and treat yourself you won't be disappointed. Our waitress was very attentive and we appreciated her and her hospitality. read more

Ate here for Mother's Day brunch. Our moms were each given a flower which was so nice. We had the deviled eggs, cinnamon roll, avocado eggs benedict, crispy chicken sandwich, and breakfast skillet. We all enjoyed our food, no complaints. I recommend getting the cinnamon roll as an appetizer to make sure you have room as we were too full to finish our meals! While we enjoyed the music, be aware that if loud music bothers you they sometimes have a DJ in the bar area. There's seating elsewhere so just request. read more

Pretty decent spot for a quick pre show dinner - 10% discount if you show your Wicked tix! Short rib sliders (added a 4th to the order, usually comes with 3) and roasted cauliflower were good and plenty to share between our party of 2. read more

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Great spot for a pre dinner drink and food. We ate the kale power bowl + short rib and mushroom flat. Both were very good. Service was fast and efficient as we had to get to the show. Nice atmosphere. read more

A WONDERFUL birthday finale! Madison took perfect care of us. The bootritas are iconic. The nachos were delicious- add meat! Highly recommend. I bought my boot cup and can't recommend more. Incredible outdoor vibes. Loved it so much. Thank you Madison! We will be back! read more

The mac n cheese was good but the star of the show was the chicken fingers. The service was ok. I sat at the bar. The ambiance was nice read more

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Mid experience. Saving this review was the Caesar Salad. The short rib grilled cheese was oddly dry? If that's even possible? I ordered an extra dirty martini that sadly came out straight up. The waitress was nice, but generally service was slow. The inside is decorated pretty cool, but we did go at an early hour before a show so the place was pretty empty. Not sad I went, but don't see a need to rush back anytime soon. read more

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Hannah was a fantastic! Food was delicious and atmosphere was very nice. This will definitely be added to my brunch spot list!

Visited on a December Saturday night before a radio city music hall show and was surprised at how empty it was. The space is well decorated and provides a cozy atmosphere. There's a decent menu with a variety of options, we chose the strawberry cornbread, wings, burger, shrimp&grits and friend chicken along with espresso martinis. Everything from the drinks to the food was flavorful and delicious with decent portions. Service was a little slow and inattentive with everyone from the bartender to seemingly the host taking care of us and 1 other patron during our time. In the end we had to flag someone down to get us our check since we hadn't been checked on even after having our plates cleared and one item wrapped up. Besides that which I assume was a slightly off night, this was a win in my book and I'd definitely recommend/come back. read more

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We spent the weekend in NYC and found this restaurant randomly. This was the best restaurant we ate at all weekend! The server was amazing! The food was great! The Cajun Shrimp & Grits is the best shrimp and grits I have ever had! My daughter loved her steak frites, and she said her steak was cooked perfectly! read more

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As you can see from my previous review, I've been a fan of Dolly's for a number of years. However, I wouldn't recommend trying to book a large party there. I was able to make an initial reservation for the private room at the top of the stairs, but once the number of guests exceeded the room size, I was told I needed to speak to a manager about a different space in the restaurant. I left THREE MESSAGES for a manager, and called additional times as well. No one ever called me back! So I cancelled the reservation and am going to a restaurant that is more respectful of my time, and actually seems to want my business. What a shame. read more

Grabbed brunch here with some friends before a show and was very happy with the experience! Friendly service and a great menu. We split the deviled eggs (just ok) and cornbread as appetizers. Do not sleep on the cornbread! It was incredible. Everyone enjoyed their entrees at the table and the bottomless mimosas were reasonably priced and offered 4 different varieties. Definitely a place to check out! read more

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Not too crowded, easy to get a spot at the bar Saturday evening. Very cute cowgirl boot glasses. Good cocktails for reasonable NYC price. Smelled of truffles. read more

NYC's Longest Happy Hour - $11 Drinks All Day Weekdays Step inside Hell's Kitchen's good-time bar where Southern warmth meets NYC energy. Comfort food classics, soulful bites, and playful cocktails -- all under the Broadway lights. The Wild Mushroom Flatbread is a must-try! read more

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I wouldn't say DV lived up to the current rating it has on Yelp. The food was average, and the service was mediocre best. We came here for brunch before a show. We had a reservation for 10. When we came in there was nobody there. Is that right down? Our waiter came over. We ordered our food. We didn't see our waiter again until we left the restaurant. They go to the point where I had to go to the bar to ask for my check. Only then did the waiter come back. The food was average. We got the chicken and waffles and the lemon ricotta pancakes. We also got the mimosa tree. Everything was fine enough. I did really enjoy the rosemary in the chicken and waffles. The inside was clean and cute. Nothing to add there. Overall, we had a warm meal on a cold day. It was fine. read more

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Nice place to have a pre or post theater cocktail. Food was pretty good as well. Nice vibe inside. We were downstairs so I can't speak about upstairs seating. But the downstairs bar and dining area was warm and comfortable. read more

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I'd say this is a 3.5 rounded up. I love Dolly's enough. It's a vibe. But, I will say that it is pricey for very average food. I'm never really blown away. That being said, the staff is nice and the restaurant is always very clean. It's good pre or post show spot. read more

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Brunch perfection before a Broadway show! Every detail hit just right. The Cajun shrimp and grits were packed with flavor -- perfectly seasoned shrimp over rich, creamy grits with just the right amount of kick. The chicken and waffles were spot on: crispy, juicy chicken paired with fluffy waffles that balanced savory and sweet beautifully. We also had the eggs Benedict with hollandaise, and the sauce was silky, buttery, and generously poured -- exactly how it should be. Drinks did not disappoint. The bottomless brunch mimosas kept flowing, and the Aperol spritz was refreshing and perfectly balanced, making it an ideal brunch cocktail. Beyond the food, the experience was excellent. We were greeted and seated immediately, the space was clean and inviting, the DJ set the vibe with great music, and our waitress was attentive without hovering. This place understood the brunch assignment! We'll absolutely be back and highly recommend it. read more

My sister brings me to Dolly's when I visit her and we always have a great experience! The staff is amazing and very helpful when asking for food or drinm selections. They also are very friendly and efficient. The food and drinks never disappoint. During my most recent visit, we sat at the bar. Nicole and Natalie were delightful bartenders/waitresses! read more

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Rounded up to 4 stars. The restaurant is cozy, multiple seating areas, some separated by a few stairs. The Tequila cocktails were disappointing, tasting like they were missing an ingredient. The Short Rib Pasta was tasty, but not memorable. The service was attentive. read more

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Jessibel was such an amazing server. She had great recommendations. I will definitely come back!!!! read more

Went in Feb. Great service. Met a friend for a quick evening HH cocktail & bite before a week night Broadway show. My old fashioned cocktail was good. The best part, I had the best gourmet hamburger I have ever eaten (I don't usually get excited about a burger). It was flavorful, juicy, seasoned and cooked perfectly medium. The truffle fries were just perfect - crisp and hot. There was love in the food. It is cozy small spot with an old school library decor. I was thrilled. Definitely coming back next time I'm in the theatre district. read more

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What a great happy hour! The Flatbread pizza was great and the drinks were tasty! The drinks and food prices for happy hour are great for NYC. The little boot glasses are so cute that I bought two! Insta didn't fail us on this one ! read more

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We stopped by for a quick drink and app. The margherita flatbread was yummy and the margaritas in the boot were cute. The music was on point. The staff was friendly and welcoming. It was a vibe for sure. Definitely check it out if you're in the area read more

My husband and I came here for some drinks. We have never been here before but I heard good things. We did not go upstairs so I have no idea what it looks like but the downstairs is very small and rather tight, but I do love the decor. My husband got the 'Wooden Nickel' drink which is a house blend of bourbon and rye, demerara, orange bitters. He absolutely loved it. I got the 'Pinky Tuscadero' to drink which was vodka, strawberry, rhubarb, lemon. This wasn't my favorite drink, but it was okay. We shared the 'Dolly Cheese Board' which had gouda manchego, irish - cheddar port, seasonal fruits, honey, bacon jam, housemade flatbread and we added Salami for an additional $5. They did forget to give us the flatbread, and to be honest... we did not see it listed. Finally when they asked if we wanted more bread and we were very confused and we all realized no one got the bread. They did finally give us the bread which was very good but would have been nice to have with the whole cheese board. Overall, the service was fine. They were fairly quick, and friendly. But the food and drinks were overall just okay. I would give it a 3.5. I personally wouldn't be back but I do think it's fun to check out. read more

I stopped in here with my colleagues after work and we were not disappointed. we were seated quickly choosing an outdoor seat in their little train car dining area. I found out that the restaurant name has something to do with the train car so we should ask about the history. We all ordered different dishes. I had the elevated short rib grilled cheese. It was perfectly crisp on a thick cut toasted bread with the inside soft and gooey from cheese and tender short rib. The sandwich delivered on flavor. My colleagues were equally as satisfied with their choices, though I don't remember what they ate. Although we were seated outside, we had plenty of excellent service. We all give this restaurant two thumbs up! read more

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Rating: 3.5 Stars I stopped by with a friend on a rainy Saturday night around 6:30 PM. The restaurant had two floors and the lower level was pretty narrow. Even though the restaurant was packed, we were able to be seated right away at a high top on the lower level bar without a reservation. The high top chairs were really tall for some reason and I was having trouble getting on. It would have been nice if these chairs had a back in them. Our server came over right away to get our drink orders. He was very friendly but seemed quite busy since he was taking care of all of the tables on the lower floor. Therefore, we didn't really see him during the meal until we paid. A good part about the service though is that we did receive our food and drinks very quickly. I started off with a pear lemonade mocktail which was very tasty. I really enjoyed the pear purée (I think?) that was in there. The granular texture was surprisingly a great addition. For food we split a few items: DEVILED EGGS: Tasty appetizer! LOADED TATER TOTS: The tots were fried well but definitely could have been crispier. The toppings themselves were ok but they felt incomplete. Like the flavor was a bit flat. SHORT RIB RAGU: It was fine. The flavor of the short rib did not feel like it was braised enough. The flavor felt like it could have been stronger. It just felt a little bland compared to other short rib ragus I've had around the city. Additionally, the cherry tomatoes overpowered the flavor of the ragu itself. All in all, an ok experience with nice drinks; however, the food was unfortunately pretty average. read more

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Came yesterday for brunch and we were seated right away with a reservation. The restaurant is beautiful with a combo of velvet sears and booths. Our waiter was friendly and was able to offer helpful suggestions from the menu. The brunch menu had many options including a champagne tree which we opted not to get. I enjoyed my drink, "Lincolns last ride" although I wish it had more of the kick from the jalapeño. My entree, the eggs Benedict with short rib addition was good, but I've had better and it missed the deep richness of flavor. I enjoyed it never the less. The olive oil cake was delicious with the berry compote. I'll return to try something off the dinner menu. read more

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