True hidden gem, with amazing live jazz trio. Delicious strapless like escargot and stroganoff,…read morethat I really enjoyed. I believe they need to loose cash only status to get many more people back. Which they deserve

Love this local gem! Great cocktails and food menu is very good as well with plenty of delicious…read moreoptions ranging from lighted appetizers and salads to a full entree if you're hungry. Service is always friendly and helpful with offering suggestions if you're not sure what to pick from their extensive menu of drinks. Love the lounge vibe of this place and nights with live music are a nice touch. The only drawback for me is that it's a cash-only place. It's not a problem or an issue just annoying...I personally rarely have any cash on me and it's just a nuisance.

Not bad for drinks although they over stuff with ice. The food was really good and so was…read moreThe service . But they open at like 5 or 6 and won't let you in prior

Okay I have been waiting for a local night club to give city vibes and this is it! I had so much…read morefun here. The music is amazing, danced all night. They even had a singer and an acrobatic performer. Our waitress was friendly. I did not try the food but they have some of the best signature drinks I've tried, will definitely be coming back here. The only tip is if you do table seating there is automatic gratuity.

It's a little neighborhood restaurant owned and operated by folks who also live in the…read moreneighborhood. The food is great! It's a little on the pricy side, but where isn't these days. They have some of the fan favorites from the old Ox Tavern restaurant, which closed a few years ago on Newkirk Ave. Every time I order a special I feel like I'm getting way better food than our neighborhood should be offering. ...lucky me...and YOU! The staff is super friendly, and the service is pretty good. In warmer months, the whole front of the building opens up so you get a lovely al fresco environment. I strongly recommend

I went there to celebrate a friend's birthday. The music and general noise level was so loud, I…read morecouldn't hear what anyone at the table said. I had the half roast chicken, which was meh, and lacking the wing, so it was not really a half chicken. The wing happens to be my favorite part. My friend had a salad which she quite enjoyed, so I'll give them that. The service was OK, but there was confusion about the salad dressings. Not going back.

Happy Hour ending at 8PM AND it's not THAT far from my house...Let's Gooooo…read more.. IYKYK... (REVIEW IS ONLY FOR HH) You already know ya gurl sat at the bar where the HondaCars be as I waited for my homegirl! Shoutout to her for finding the spot. A lot of the spots in my neck of the woods have the HH ending at 6 . Ok, ok now for the deets... Got the zucchini fries and truffle sliders...AMAZING! Now...that White Sangria...tell me that doesn't look like BBQ's Texas size LilSister?! It was HUGE and tasty! One of things I loved aside from the food & dranks -was how hospitable the staff and the customers were. The vibe was chill w/a side cool kids! Will definitely be going back BTW, this place also has hookah... $40 including tax & tip

Mera has one of the best happy hours around the area. Decent drink specials and delicious bites…read more The mushroom croquettes are top notch, would recommend! They also offer hookah, with a live DJ & belly dancers! Service was friendly and attentive, and the vibe was lively but still comfortable enough to enjoy conversation. Mera's happy hour is definitely worth it. Will absolutely be back!

Note: this review is only for the daytime. Night time service is not included…read more When Ruth first opened, I looked inside. Since it was a cocktail bar, the food menu was sparse at the time. I put it in my back pocket as a place I might go in the future. I was recently walking in the area when I noticed a sign saying it was open for coffee. Of course I went to check it out. At the main counter, they serve the classics (mocha, latte, chai, matcha) plus a few specials. My cookie butter matcha (with oat and flavored syrup) was less than 6 dollars. It wasn't my favorite matcha, it was a pretty good deal in comparison to other cafes in the area. They have a coffee club where you pay $40 a month for free drinks (coffee or tea based), 10% of items like cocktails, food and wine. Plus you are able to use their wifi in their space which has a funky plush aesthetic. Definitely good for people who need a place to work. It is an interesting way of using this space in the morning. Of course I was told about their happy hour and the jazz Mondays. I would come back to attend that.

Wow - what a great little spot!!!…read more Ruth is not on the beaten path for me, but I was heading down to King's Theatre for a concert and looking for a nice bar for pre-gaming. And, guess what? Ruth was just what the doctor ordered. So how would I describe Ruth? It's a cross between a speakeasy and a trendy neighborhood bar... and they serve up some tasty drinks and snacks!!! The interior is cozy with a number of arranged seating areas so parties of folks can gather together. The bar area has stool seating where you can watch the bartender make drinks... and there's even a separate back room area that looks like it could be rented out for private events. As for bartenders and staff, they are all awesome!!! Final thoughts = if you are nearby and ready for a nice drink, hit up Ruth. You'll be happy you did!

Such a cute spot if you're nearby and want to grab a drink! (And tons of other distilleries in the…read moresame building)... we really loved the Queen of the Desert, so fresh with a nice kick. The bartender was super helpful in recommending drinks using their homemade liquors based on what we liked!

Oh wow, it's been a while since I've been to a place with such unique, creative, and well-crafted…read morecocktails. Ambiance is very relaxed and staff were ready with recommendations. My friend ordered the butterfly field mocktail, which I highly recommend if you're not in the mood for alcohol, it was absolutely delicious. I ordered two of their signature cocktails: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (best way I can describe it is it's like a high end cologne in cocktail form, but in the best way possible? Very complex flavors) and the Queen of the Desert (cool refreshing cucumber followed by a spicy heat in the back of your throat, grew on me over time). Food was also quite good. I enjoyed the truffle popcorn and I still have no idea how they made those lemongrass chicken ginger dumplings so yummy (I normally don't even like chicken dumplings bc they're usually not as juicy as pork, but these didn't have that problem). They gave us a tiny sample of one of their house-made liquors at the end-- let me tell you, I'm not the biggest fan of just having liquor on its own but dang, that went down sooooo smoothly.

Went for a small celebration on a weekend with prior reservation. Interior is cozy and intimate in…read morethe back with bright covered patio area in the front for bigger celebrations. It was loud in the beginning , making it hard to converse or hear at the table, as speakers throughout the establishment were loudly transmitting the event with microphones that was happening in the front. Once that ended, we definitely enjoyed dinner more. Biggest highlights of the evening were drinks and service. Every drink we got was well balanced, flavorful and delicious, so kudos to the bartender! Our waiter and busboys were very attentive, friendly, and provided top notch service from start to finish. Dishes came out in timely manner and order, with restaurant service etiquette followed to a T. Food was good overall, fresh and well presented. Portion sizes are decent, everything priced according to location, quality and ambiance. Octopus was tender but didn't have any flavor and was outshined by delicious pesto & burrata in the salad, which was unfortunate as I was looking forward for it to be the start of the dish. Tartar could use more sauce (or salt) to tie all layers together. Bone marrow was delicious, definitely try a side of beef- it melts in the mouth and is a great addition. Duck vareniki was a bit small portion, with good filling/dough ration and the sauce was heavenly. Pizza crust was good but bland toppings made it uneventful. Steak and fish were cooked and seasoned to perfection, side salads were well seasoned and good pairings for protein. Desserts satisfied our sweet tooth after delicious dinner. Definitely will come back.

Very nice place. I like the interior, from the beginning it seemed like a lounge or a bar, but they…read morelook like being something in the middle between bar and a club. It gets packed pretty late, the music gets louder and it seems like a club. But it's a nice experience! Interesting cocktails, good atmosphere, attentive waiters

Over the years, I've never considered myself a regular, but I used to frequent quite a bit. I just…read morerecently visited since pre-pandemic days, and I'm thrilled to see many familiar faces celebrating in what I consider a cultural institution. Michelle's is ALWAYS clean, well stocked and full of Panamanian pride. I'm not Panamanian or Caribbean, but one need not be to feel what it means to have a place to gather where folk understand you, celebrate you and welcome you. I certainly wish a younger sect will discover this place and respect it enough to want to see it remain forever. Now, I do wish they'd bring someone on to introduce some classic cocktails and how to execute them. Some of the ingredients they use for cocktails have fallen out of favor long ago. Keep shining Team Michelle's!!!

I really love this cocktail bar. And for strange reason, in my early 20's, I used to hang out at…read moresuper divey old man bars. The drinks were strong. The bartenders were friendly. I had some amazing conversations and met some really great people. That bar was The Old Gallery. And this gives me those vibes except it's less divey, more Caribbean food with a West Indian vibe. That's my people so I fit right in. The bartender is great. We had amazing conversations. The other patrons were friendly and the drinks were uncomplicated. Just straight up, just the way I like it. Vodka Cran please! Light on the Cran! I came here after grocery shopping at Stop & Shop. And once after I got a tattoo. Hey! Don't judge me! It was tiny! Like one of those from a Cracker Jack box. Anyway, it's no frills but also just what I needed. I haven't had the food but it always smells amazing and everyone says it's really good. I'm sad I didn't get to back for the past few weeks. Now indoor dining is shutting some places down. I really hope these beloved places survive and we all can see each other on the other side with a shot in hand and a smile. Instagram - @saltandsavor November 9th feature - Yelp Brooklyn Takeover

Came in s Saturday, staff is polite, attentive and professional. It was busy and all the pool…read moretables were taken but, didn't long for one to open up. While waiting my friend and I had a drink the passionfruit margarita could've been stronger; it's a nice place if you want to just relax and smoke hookah if you don't want to play; they also have a ping pong table. They charge by the hour so make sure to ask the rates. The place is clean and everybody was polite, enjoying themselves. I will def come back and the music was good.

I definitely need to come back. A quick bar night with a friend was great. It's huge inside, with…read moreplenty of places to sit and mingle without feeling like someone is hovering over you. There were options to play pool, bowl and even had hookah on hand. The drinks were also made very well. A bit on the pricey side but 3 drinks had me right so do with that information as you will ;) My friend and I went pretty late so I wasn't b able to try the food but hopefully next time I will.

I don't go to this spot often but it's definitely a neighborhood haven for folks who live or…read morefrequent this area. Everyone's super chill and the bartenders are kind and attentive. I had a tequila gimlet and it was so tasty. The perfect amount of sweet, tart and tequila kick. I actually came here before maybe once or twice and hadn't been for a while. Then I gotta invited to this spot for the date from hell lol. The man showed up super late and had the audacity to have an attitude with me for being upset. Trust I never saw that man again, paid for all of my own drinks, even though I had been invited out and he downed his drink so fast so he could 'leave me first' that it was thee most pathetic and immature sorry sight I ever did see, from a grown man. The bartenders were so kind about it and even said waiting 45 minutes for anyone was a no-no and that his behavior was unacceptable! I agree. I'd definitely go back in the future. I like the big backyard area with all the tables. Good for large groups. But it was also really nice for a lone drink at the bar'. Cause baby, that's what I had!

Great cocktails as well as seasonal selections. Really great ambiance. They also have a cute…read morebackyard with a lot of seating. Trivia and other events during the week. Bar tenders/staff are also very friendly.