Great little oasis for a summer cocktail. I missed posting this earlier and it got stuck In my drafts, but I want to make sure everyone knows the patio is perfect for a summer happy hour. read more

The atmosphere in this restaurant is fun! We love all the food especially the mussels in red and white sauce. We had the cod, sole, Fishermen's platter and more! Can't wait to go back. read more

Second time at Gilligan's and both times were excellent! Bobby G was our attentive server and Shannon the manager who came by to make sure everything was perfect! The squash flower pesto flatbread and drinks were great. Will definitely be back! read more

Went here last Saturday and it so happened it was the last day before closing til next summer and it was all worth it. The corn rib were so delicious I can't even explain it. The tacos were so delicious beautiful done and that watermelon drink was out of this world. I don't like anything watermelon at all. So when I say it's was delicious it truly was. The staff was attentive and so helpful with me making my choices and so nice to me. Can't wait for them to open back next summer I'm definitely going back. The ambiance was beautiful it was outside with the beautiful air flowing, the seating was nice the people was nice, got to met a lady and her friends they had a beautiful dog omg too cute. The setting was surrounded by beautiful plants. read more

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Amazing food and the service is great . I loved the Oysters and it was only 2 dollars each during happy hour ! They also give you these mini Tabasco bottles for the oysters that are so cute ! I recommend the lobster roll, had so much flavor. The artichoke crab dip was amazing. You can't go and not try the watermelon margarita ! If you like spicy margaritas they have a Pineapple one that is amazing . The place is super cute and the service is fast. The staff is very attentive. I will be back ! read more

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Came here with a friend on a Tuesday night for happy hour, and we had a great time! It wasn't too crowded, and snagging a reservation was super easy. We started with drinks-- the Spicy Skipper and a Frozen Watermelon Margarita. Both were delicious, but be prepared for the prices! The margarita was *huge* at $20, and the Skipper set us back $18. Not cheap, but worth it for a night out. We also ordered the fish tacos (3 for $20), which were pretty tasty and a great pairing with our drinks. Service was quick, and the whole place has a really fun, summery vibe. You're surrounded by plants, with a mix of lounge-y tables--perfect for catching up with a friend or bringing a group. It did get busier around 7, so the early evening was just right for us. The only downside? The tiny flies (fruit flies, maybe?) that wouldn't leave us alone. We were in the corner with all the plants, though, so maybe that's why. Overall, I'd definitely come back for happy hour, especially with friends, or if you're looking for a cozy spot to catch up in the summer. read more

Gilligan's - Tuesday vibe at 7:30 pm after Labor Day. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Service was excellent. Not overbearing and definitely attentive at the same time. We loved how tucked away it feels and the plants . Our server Yllari was so sweet! Thank you for the good vibes and good food! read more

Gilligan's - East coast oysters and spicy skipper drink - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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What a cute restaurant on the streets of Soho! The service was prompt and the location was so so chic. The food and drinks were on the pricier side but the experience was absolutely fantastic! read more

Gilligan's - Limoncello Pina Colada - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Okay.. so.. where do I start? My first time at Gilligans was interesting to say the least. Probably my most unique cocktail bar experience but I'm still deciding whether or not that's a good thing. The location is great as far as commute goes. Not too deep in the city and a quick walk from multiple train stations. Anyway, my longtime friend is embarking on a new professional adventure and one of her current employees planned a going away party for her at Gilligans. I checked out their menu to plan ahead but nothing really stuck out to me and pictures on here were meh. For example, the crab dip sounded promising but the visuals posted here made it an immediate no for me. Other dishes looked good but their online menu indicated a lot of them were no longer on the menu which I also confirmed over the phone. I made sure to eat beforehand. When we arrived, I thought the entrance was pretty and that sentiment remained as we walked in. Very much rainforest vibes, lots of greenery. We were directed to keep walking to the back which is where the bar and a few tables were. Our party had the long conference style table smack dab in the middle of the floor. Again, super pretty and very aesthetic. But man oh man, it was hot. Hotter than outside for some reason, even though we were still.. outside! There was literally no ventilation. Not a fan in sight. It was almost as if we were trapped in a sauna. And as I'm saying hi to everyone, out of nowhere, a bunch of heavy mist starts spraying from all around us. That continued every 5-6 minutes or so for the rest of the night, I kid you not. On top of sweltering heat & mandatory showers- there was NO MUSIC! Turns out people in the neighborhood signed a petition of some sort and now they're not allowed to play music in any capacity. Not even some faint elevator music, just straight up middle school cafeteria vibes. It was very hard to enjoy myself, even with my trusty portable fan in hand. Their saving grace were the two bartenders that served us: John & Jean Carlos. The spicy skippers were delicious. The entire staff was welcoming and courteous in fact, idk how they tolerate working there though. I definitely won't be returning until they make some tweaks. Thank God I wore a hat and left my hair in its natural state. Probably the only reason why my makeup didn't melt off. One of our friends came in with a silk press and left with a mini fro. They would've had to reimburse me if I was her. It's actually kind of funny. I wonder who came up with the concept of an extremely hot, outdoor cocktail bar, with no ventilation, music, or reprieve in sight, accompanied by hidden water guns to torture suffering patrons-- and genuinely thought "This is genius." read more

Gilligan's is a tropical oasis. The ambiance is perfect, the service is excellent, and the drinks pack a punch. It's an ideal place to relax with friends. Be sure to try the watermelon margarita. Highly recommend. read more

Gilligan's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I would give this place at 3.5 if I could. I wasn't sure about the squash pizza at first, but it was literally the best thing I had. We also had some oysters and cocktail shrimp that were average. I got the coconut drink which was 85% ice. However, the waiter was super friendly and attentive! Ambiance is there, think cozy off the beaten path hideaway. read more

Gilligan's - Squash Blossom - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved Gilligan's!!! I came for the limoncello frozen drink but stayed for the vibes. It looks like you are in a Tropical oasis! You forget you are in the middle of NYC. A must go! read more

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Place is really nice, lots of plants, greens. Looove it!!! Service is really good, and drinks fantastic, but NO BEATS!!... they need some music to create the ambiance even if its residencial.. they should keep it low but music at the bar would be nice. read more

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During the summer you are always looking for places to grab a good frozen drink, we found this place thanks to one of those list that u come across so we decided to give it a try. Walking in u, don't really feel like you are in the city, nice tropical vibes as u enter it's pretty nice. No tables available so we sat at the bar area, which was nice minus the hot sun beaming on u, lucky if u sit under an umbrella so that was good for us. Drinks, of course had to try the Frozen Watermelon margarita, it was awesomeee, specially on a warm day! taste wise so good , refreshing & after a few u have quite the buzz. Appetizers we tried the Crab & Artichoke dip, warn dip on the Lavosh everything toast it was very tasty & hit the spot while we had our drinks. Service wise we had to get our on drinks at the bar, the food was brought to us, not terrible. This was a good find for the frozen drink, we enjoyed our drinks nice way to spend a few hours on a nice summer day. read more

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Decided to meet up with my girls for Saturday brunch, and from the moment we sat down we had such a great experience. We arrived with two dogs and when we originally got seated, our table was a little crowded and overwhelming for our pups. Our server was so nice and accommodating when we asked to be moved to a more isolated table. We ordered their brunch pizza 10/10, squash blossom pizza 8/10, crudo dish 7/10, oysters 9/10, corn ribs 10/10, and guacamole 10/10. Their was three of us and we each had a 2 drinks. One our friends does not drink alcohol and their mocktail watermelon spritz was delicious. They also brought a water bowl for pups! As we're getting ready to pay our bill, their manager was so generous to comp our whole entire meal to our surprise! We were so thankful and glad they noticed how much we enjoyed our time there. Overall great experience! We loved the vibe. It's a summer oasis right in the city. Great food and drinks with awesome service! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Gilligan's - Pups in paradise! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The service was great. We got our food very fast. The employees took great care of us and they made us feel very welcome. The food was great. The appetizers were very delicious and the entrees were out of this world. The atmosphere is very comfy and cozy. Our seats were very comfortable and the lighting was dim and romantic. read more

Tried the Margherita pizza super fresh with gooey mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and plenty of basil. The lobster roll was buttery and packed with meat. On top of that, the service was amazing everyone was super helpful and friendly. Chill vibe all around. read more

The menu doesn't have a lot of variety. Very long time between visits from wait staff.

Overall rating: 4.65 Initially this place was a bit hard to find. I got it kind of confused with Soho diner. I was kind of expecting the worst experience ever based on the terrible reviews, but I liked it! If you've read any of my other reviews, you know by now I love anything with plants. And this, was a rainforest My friends were running late and the service was very friendly and patient while I waited for them. I didn't drink but the juice was very good. My friend had the salad and I had the granola which were both great. Things got a little rocky soon after when a 3rd friend came. The service dropped significantly. They took forever to get her order, bring out food & close the check. Like 20+ minutes of waiting. We've even tried to wave multiple people down a few times, but they were so busy and so crowded. I don't think that's an excuse when it's a $$$ place in Tribeca though. As much as I love the space and the environment, it's more of a one-time visit for me. As 3 people, I can't imagine how it is with a party of 4 or more. It has to be better other times? Maybe a happy hour after work? Definitely not brunch for me. I recommend coming at a different time, unless you enjoy or wouldn't mind waiting. read more

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Had a lovely experience here catching up with friends while I was in New York for the weekend. We found this place on maps while we were in the area and were pleasantly surprised with the setup and our experience. Gilligan's has a beautiful tropical vibe with the food and drinks to match. We got a pitcher of the spicy margarita which was refreshing. We also tasted the frozen watermelon margarita which was sweet and delicious. I'd recommend both but I preferred the watermelon a bit more. Drinks were a little pricey but that's probably partly for the aesthetic and the area of town. Susie was a funny and wonderful waitress and we would come back again just to see her! read more

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The food/drinks: fun fruity drinks that came out fast and were refreshing, but food was subpar. Spaghetti with clams too oily, the mussels were so dry that they had shrunk to a tiny size. Lobster roll was fine though slightly bland. I'd recommend sticking to drinks here. The vibe: Fun vibe! Beautiful backyard with lots of shade and trees, with large tables perfect for bigger groups. A nice summer spot. The service: Service was... weird? Unsure how to describe it, but it felt like staff were always walking around uncertain of what was going on. We ordered corn ribs and received them fine, but then was approached twice more by different people with another place of corn. Not an issue but weird to deal with. Our table was missing a random number of different items (plates, cups, forks) and it was shockingly difficult to get the right number. When drinks came out they would haphazardly set it in front of random people and not take our empty glasses. Not a deal breaker, but again, weird vibe. Front of house was also very strange, insinuating that he wasn't going to seat me until more of my party arrived, only to find out later that I wasn't seated because our table was still occupied. Why make me feel stressed about my party showing up then? Overall I think this place targets tourists who won't come again so they can cut a few corners on food and service. I certainly won't be coming back. read more

Beautiful space, delicious drinks and food, and excellent, friendly, and attentive service!

I and some friends came to hang out here on a weekend evening in the fall. This place makes is decorated like a summer cabana - perfect especially in the summer months. We started off with a pitcher of matcha colada which was amazing and we shared some smashed avocado and burrata which was pretty good. Now the clientele and staff were...interesting to say the least. We had an encounter with a pretty inebriated patron who tried to take drinks off our table, which the staff kindly took care of. Then we had a server who was pretty friendly but really wanted to take shots with us despite us not asking for them. Otherwise, I would come back and hang in the summer, purely for the vibe. read more

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Amazing place with its beautiful huge plants. Very social delicious cocktails and food is good too. Is nice place to relax and enjoy your evening. read more

Gilligan's - Frozen Watermelon Margarita - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great place for a drink or two. The island vibe is spot on and agreed the only place in manhattan you can be on island time. Their pitchers of cocktails are totally worth it if you're with a group. Seat is limited so if you can get a reservation try but we got lucky. read more

Gilligan's - Island vibe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Gilligan's was a surprising find when trip planning for our time in NY, as you don't expect to find a tropical paradise in the heart of SoHo. Ambiance was lovely and you truly felt like you were transported into a tropical jungle. The prices were a little high for the portion sizes, but the drinks were great and the signature watermelon margarita was perfectly refreshing. The takeaway postcard is a nice touch too. I removed a star for service as our server didn't pay much attention to us at all, and when it started raining during our time there (it's not a covered patio) we were left waiting for her to bring the bill. Worth a stop for sure! read more

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Bartender just charged me $24 for a vodka and lemonade. When I asked he had the audacity to tell me he was trying to save me $ Such BS. A lemonade is $12 add vodka to it is $18. What a rip off! Never coming back. read more

Went for oyster happy hour. The setting is beautiful but they really need to learn how to clean oysters. They were the grittiest, sandiest oysters I've ever had and I kept having to spit out pieces of shell. The rest of the food was kind of meh. The watermelon marg was pretty good but not worth the price ($20). read more

Gilligan's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is so cute! Its is a tucked away tropical oasis downtown. I came here only for the drinks but browsing the food menu, I noticed it was very short. Walking by this place you'd never know it was a secret jungle and its actually pretty big and spacious. There are plants and trees everywhere with tiki-style countertops. I wish I went here earlier so I could spend all summer outdoors here. Now that its getting colder, I hope they set up heaters to keep it warm. The drinks were pretty good. I got their best seller, the frozen watermelon maragrita, which was very flavorful. The prices are a bit expensive, which is standard for this area, but it's still not fun paying so much. As per NY law, food must be ordered with drinks so I got a few oysters. This place is great and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Anyone else craving that safari type of vibe? I came here for a company dinner during my trip to New York and had a wonderful time! They were very accommodating with our large party and the service was quick and efficient! We got a variety of items from their seafood tower to individual dishes like the pasta which was a favorite amongst our team! The drinks did it's job and tasted aaaamazing I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a great spot to just gather and chat with friends. Huge shoutout to the staff because they brought out our food so quick and were never a minute late to grab us more drinks! read more

Gilligan's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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A cute little outdoor garden area. My friend had the frozen watermelon margarita and I had a shore thing. Drinks were good but there was no music or anything in the background and tables were extremely close together so we could both hear the other tables conversations especially since they were extremely loud. No reservations but was seated immediately! read more

Gilligan's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in after a massage in soho in early august 2021 with my cousin. She advised me to try the lobster roll. I also had a half dozen oysters. This meal didn't disappoint! I loved the mini wedge salad with the sandwich and the sandwich itself is pretty epic. It was so fresh! I could sit at Gilligan's and drink and snack all day. The bar menu was awesome too. The decor is certainly instagrammable with huge plants and leaves and vines all over. It's nice tropical paradise in soho. read more

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It seems like Gilligan's is still figuring out how to run as a restaurant. The hostess and servers were nice, but unfortunately with a reservation of 7:45pm, my group didn't get to sit down till 9:00. Once we finally ordered, we got the squash blossom pizza, margarita pizza, burrata, and guacamole with pita. The food was just fine and took a while to come out. The pizzas weren't warm by the time they came to the table and sadly the servers seemed so busy, they were not able to check in. When we were finally ready for the check, it also took almost half an hour to get it. We had to literally stand up and chase down our server, who proceeded to take another 10 minutes to come back to us. When we finally got the check, we were already waiting by the front of the restaurant because it was 10:30 and we were all ready to go home. It's a shame our service was so poor because the outdoor sitting area is so cute and full of cute plants and decor. In the future I'd consider coming back for a drink when it isn't as busy, but I'd skip the food. read more

Gilligan's - Squash blossom pizza and spicy margarita - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks were good... food was meh. Overpriced but the vibe is cool Had a reservation and was seated right away read more

Gilligan's - Frozen Watermelon Margarita - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We came for the watermelon slushy and stayed for the amazing margherita pizza (not pictured). My friend and I came on a Saturday night with a reservation and were seated immediately. We were seated outdoors on one of the hottest days of the year, but the tropical decor and the fruity drinks reminded us of Miami. It was a great little piece of escapism in the city. The watermelon slushy was good but definitely looks better than it tasted. The underrated and most pleasant surprise was the margherita pizza. Both my friend and I have been to Italy and we swear it was the best pizza either of us had ever had. I don't normally like basil or tomato sauce but the sauce was subtly flavored and the cheese complemented it perfectly. I can't even describe what was so good about the pizza except for the fact that there was a surprising amount of flavor layers that made this pizza addictive. Drinks: 7/10, ambiance: 9/10, pizza: 11/10 read more

Gilligan's - Frozen Watermelon Margarita - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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5 stars for the guy named Rafael. Rafael was very nice and welcoming. Other than that the drinks were good and the seafood were very fresh read more

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A really fun place to get drinks in the city. If you can't make it out to the Hamptons or Miami, this is a good substitute. The tropical vibes are perfect for a fun cocktail. I haven't tried their food but it's definitely a great drink spot. read more

Vibe is 5 out of 5. Layout is great But our aperol spritzes tasted no different than water. The most tasteless cocktails have ever had, anywhere. Huge bummer paying $20 a drink for what tasted like water, maybe it was mostly club soda but regardless could barely taste aperol and had almost no flavor read more

WHERE DO I START..... ??? For staters the manager Chris is an absolute gem, from the onset he really welcomed my party set the tone for an amazing experience...Secondly the Watermelon Margos are..........WOW... the Ambience was top notch. This is a must go!! Lobster Roll...smh there is nothing negative about this place... will be back again!! read more

Gilligan's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful location, super fun spot, staff was wonderfullll - shoutout to Suzie - had an absolute blast there only drawback was no music because of neighbor complaints :( read more