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    Due West

    4.1 (206 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DUE WEST ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Last Word
    Angie L.

    Popped in for a drink at the bar and what a treat it was. I'm a bit of a drink snob and honestly why shouldn't I be! The cost for cocktails in this city is expensive so if I order an Old Fashioned and they don't have big rocks then I'm immediately unimpressed. This spot has it all with regards to a great cocktail. Old Fashioned was one of the best we've had and I also had a Last Word that had the perfect amount of icy goodness that is a result of a top notch bartender that shakes that baby up just right. Our guy, Abi was amazing. So friendly and helpful and we just wanted to sit at the bar all night for his drinks, smile and kind attitude. NYC gets a bad rap for being unfriendly but this guy was a gem and the hubby and I will be back just to have his cocktails. Kudos to this spot!

    Alexa T.

    I had a better experience here the second time around. My friend and I were seated right away. The whole place was full but not packed where it was overwhelming. We got: - Lychee - Aperol spritz - Old Diablo Our server was also super sweet!

    Josh W.

    Due West truly is not your average gastropub! With a great cocktail list, delicious food, and incredibly friendly staff it's no wonder this place is so popular! You cannot miss the hot crab dip, the smash burger, or the DW Sour cocktail. The atmosphere is welcoming and it is nestled in the perfect West Village location! I definitely recommend checking out Due West!

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    Tony J.

    Alsways excellent service, great drinks and good food. Went to watch game. Was a slow night but it usually has a nice crowd "village style ". The McRib sliders were good and a nice play on the Golden Arches style but dressed up and grown adult version. Pizza was excellent. Food came out fast. Mac and cheese flavorful . This is the kind of place your parents , sister and cousins will like. Something for everyone. Enjoy you wont be disappointed

    Quandra T.

    Have had several foiled attempts to get in here in the past, but I finally made it! I expected it to be super-bougie, but it turned out to be surprisingly non-pretentious. It was a Thursday night, so not super crowded, and though I'd secured a reservation, we actually were able to just waltz on it. I like the table setup in here; it's intimate and cute for a girls cocktail night out. Bouncer and host were super friendly; waitstaff was attentive. I didn't even expect to make happy hour, but we did. We had 3 rounds of the Lychee 2.0, so, safe to say, that's our cocktail recommendation. I also tried the Happy Hour Beef Slider, very tasty, and my friend said the Fish Taco was worthy as well. We also got the Pepperoni Flatbread and the Fries, both 100% shareable sized and yummy. A little pricey for what they were, but not enough to make you angry because I've seen some TINY flatbreads, but the portions here were plentiful at least. It never got annoyingly crowded or anything either, which was great. I would come back to try the Lobster Roll!

    I've never written a review like this before, but what happened at this bar was not just unprofessional, it was dangerous and discriminatory. The staff, particularly the man who claimed to be the owner, targeted my husband with blatant hostility, made up lies to justify refusing us service, and went out of his way to flag down police because he was scared. He lied and told the police, I, his wife, said he had a gun. lol. Like what? My husband would never. It was clear that we were being profiled and treated unfairly from the moment we walked in. My husband did absolutely nothing wrong, and yet the way we were approached with aggression, baseless accusations, and a complete disregard for our safety was disgusting. The entire situation escalated because this man wanted to make a point, not because of any real issue. He put my husband's life in danger simply because he felt threatened by his presence. This place does not deserve anyone's business. If you value respect, safety, or basic human decency, I urge you to spend your money elsewhere.

    Chicken bites
    Sheri S.

    Super cute and trendy restaurant in the West Village. On a beautiful spring day, we sat outside and enjoyed people watching while brunching. We shared the fries fried in duck fat and aoili. The thinly piping hot and lightly salted fries tasted very yummy and satisfying. As we continued to chat, we ordered their burger with a side salad instead of fries and the chicken bites. The drinks were super cute. I had the Aporith, which was kinda too close to alcohol for me but cute nonetheless. I saw the pink soda can and wondered what it was. The waitress said it was a rosatirade. We both tried it and didn't like it. I should have asked for it to be taken off the bill. Overall, the customer service was very good. Their team of staff members were very attentive and polite.

    Tim O.

    Another West Village ripoff restaurant where atmosphere trumps food. $22 for a "smash" burger which was a basic burger with a small fast-food-sized patty. Maybe they mean if you're smashed when you eat it you won't complain, because this wasn't a smash burger. Served with a large basket of puny fries that would be easier to eat with a spoon than one's hands (the fries I received did not resemble the pictures posted here). The dish was so bad. I also ordered the chicken bites for $17(!) which were a riff on Japanese Karaage, using honey and some other harsh tasting seasoning. A decent portion but struck me as sloppy for the price. I can't begin to understand how this place was so crowded. They're just trying to get the average bill as high as possible while serving food that is completely mediocre. Hard pass for me in the future.

    Uyen T.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday. It's a nice open space. Unfortunately, the staff is not very friendly and the food is mediocre. I got the oysters and a lobster roll with fries. The oysters were ok...not the best but fresh enough... Fries were a bit salty. The worst part was the lobster roll. There were pieces of the shell mixed in. :( Bit into it and felt something hard moving around in my mouth. The waitress took it back and didn't charge for the lobster roll. Probably won't go back. Will always wonder what could be lingering in my food.

    Happy hour $1.50 OYSTERS *MINIMUM OF 6 Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce $1.50
    Elizabeth A.

    Happy hour for drinks and snacks. 5:00pm-7:00pm Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm Friday Great start to a full night out!

    Lobster Roll

    A very tasty lobster roll and the fries were out of this world. It seemed as if it had a hint of tajin seasoning on the fries which gave it a unique flavor. Only issue would be upon walking into the establishment; I had to find a table for myself in the corner of an extremely crowded dining area. Although that was a minor issue, the food overcompensated for the inconvenience.

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    Good spot for a quick lobster roll and oyster meal-good glass of wine. Kind staff. Glad we stumbled upon this place.

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    1 year ago

    What a fantastic spot! Fresh cocktails, delicious food, great vibe and the nicest staff in town! Can't wait to go back!!

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    11 months ago

    Favorite bar in the city, drinks are amazing. Shoutout Camilo, one of the best dudes I know

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    11 months ago

    the best!!!!!!!! Quick service, impeccable staff. The Aperol on tap is elite. The food is also delicious

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    11 months ago

    Due west is my favorite go to! Staff is great and food/ drinks are amazing. Very accommodating and vibes are awesome!

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    great place to eat, drink, I went for my cousins birthday and i had one of the best times there!!

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    Good and service was solid. Drinks were good as well, kind waitress and great crowd. I will return. Fun place to watch a game.

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Every food was great except tuna crudo. Need carpaccio was…read moretasty and so as risotto. Server was nice and attentive. Ambiance was loud. Filled with after work happy hour drinkers. If you want nice and intimate dinner, this is not the place.

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    Dear Irving on Broadway

    Dear Irving on Broadway

    4.5
    (40 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed…read moreunprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!

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    The Dead Rabbit

    The Dead Rabbit

    4.2
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

    The Dead Rabbit is a multi-story Irish pub featuring a lively traditional taproom downstairs and a…read moremore intimate parlor upstairs, each offering its own unique menu. I've visited the Parlor twice, and I strongly suggest booking a reservation weeks in advance--especially on weekdays--as walk-ins can be tough to secure. On my latest visit to celebrate a friend's birthday, we kicked things off with the Amazake Kick and Button Down cocktails. The Amazake Kick was balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, making it a fantastic starter. For food, we ordered the scotch egg, sliders, and fish and chips. The scotch egg was solid, though the sausage layer felt slightly dry this time around. The sliders were great, while the fish and chips were decent--nicely crispy, but the fish needed a bit more flavor seasoning. We tried several other drinks throughout the night, and my top three recommendations would be the Amazake Kick, Hotmail, and Lock & Key. If you're searching for a cozy spot with great drinks and light bites, this place is definitely worth adding to your list!

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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (44 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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