Good spot for a weekday happy hour. Close to Penn Station. We stopped by around 5pm on a Friday evening and we're seated at a booth in the back area. It's one of the nicer bars in the area where most are sports & beer joints. HH is 4-7pm and they have a few drinks ranging from vodka soda cans ($5) to some cocktails ($16). As shareable items we got a kale salad, polenta fries, truffle fries, and 3 tacos. The tacos were kinda dry and bland. Prolly needed salsa. Fries were decent. Kale salad was okay and a big portion size. This was plenty for 3! Can't believe we spent 3 hours there! No one rushed us out, which was nice. The only issue was staff wasn't super attentive. Literally had to wave every time we needed something. No one checked on us. This is a large space with bar seating, high tables, and fancier booth/table seating in the back. Restrooms were available. read more

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My bestie and I were looking for a fairly priced place to have some cocktails after seeing an off broadway show and having a quick bite . We searched for a place that was doing happy hour. We knew it would be slim pickings on a Sunday. After a quick yelp search I was happy to find Juniper Bar was 2 blocks from the restaurant we were at. As we walked in, the hostess greeted us. We opted to sit at the bar. The place was clean, beautifully and festively decorated. It wasn't super loud, there was a lively energy that could be felt. There's a downstairs area, I'm guessing with more seating. They do serve food. The bathrooms are in the back and my friend said they were very clean. The long bar to the right was almost filled with patrons. But we were able to snag two seats. There were hightop two seaters along the left. More seating in the back with more guest. We were greeted by one of the many bartenders and given menus. Glasses of water, shortly after. I like that there were hooks for your bag and outlets to charge your phone. I needed to utilize both. Happy hour has 3 cocktails from their regular menu, wine, hard seltzer and beer. The 3 cocktails were $10 for HH regularly priced at $16. The wine was $9, beer and hard seltzer $7. I got the bohemian rhapsody it was well balanced, delicious and refreshing. You can't go wrong with gin, st. Germain, lemon, cucumber and tonic. My bestie got the ivy martini. It contained pineapple infused vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice and sour mix. It honestly reminded me of a cosmopolitan with pineapple. I don't recall what the house rosé was. But it was decent. I tried the smoked midtown manhattan which was rye whisky, carpano, amaro and black walnut bitters. I used to be a whisky girl and manhattan was my drink of choice. This was well done. They smoke it right before serving and that really indulged the senses. The only thing missing was a cigar. lol. If you're into whisky and that flavor profile it's definitely for you. This was the most expensive cocktail on the menu priced at $17. The worst drink we had was the strawberry tequila spritz. It tasted mostly of tequila and the Prosecco must have been flat because there was no fizz. The only strawberry aspect was the strawberries sliced up in the glass, which tasted like nothing. It's not strawberry season so they should rethink that one. Apple cider or cranberry berry would've worked better. Or making a syrup with the fruit. Tequila, strawberry, lemon, agave and Prosecco was the components. Overall we had a great time. I liked that anybody behind the bar could be asked to make the drink. With no hassle. They were very attentive but not pushy. By the time our glasses were empty someone was inquiring if we wanted a refill. With tax and tip we spent total $115. We had a total of 7 cocktails and glass of rosé. I would definitely return if in the area. read more

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The atmosphere and ambiance was good at first glance and when you walk in. But on the weekend is a bad date to go in the evening. I showed up during a cold weekend evening with a friend to grab some dinner, to which we were left stranded in the entrance area with no help or host in sight this was a good 8 minutes (i counted it). Was told by two passing in transit waitstaff that the host would be with us in a moment. The host finally shows up, there are at least 3 other sets of people who arrived after us waiting to be let in and seated. I overheard behind us say they didnt have a reservation and another one had a reservation. The host asked our last name, I kindly stated we didnt have to a chance to fill out a reservation, he rudely told us to step to the side in a very snarky tone, then he spoke in a nicer tone to the people behind us, to which my companion and I left because that stark difference in treatment is not what I am accustomed to. I was looking forward to enjoying this experience like the other positive reviews but unfortunately that left a sour taste in my mouth that moving forward, whenever I am in the midtown west 30s area, I will avoid Juniper Bar completely and go elsewhere. Whoever still goes and has a wonderful experience, I wish you a better experience than I unfortunately received. read more

What a rare find. For the location and price, pretty amazing. Really great drinks and honestly all the food we ordered was actually very good. Tasted amazing, great portions. One of the best flatbreads I've ever had! Very small inside and easily crowded and unless you have a reservation probably don't bother. Attentive and overly nice service. Except for being so crowded and having to ask to order (only because they were so busy) I'd give 5 stars. I will definitely be back and soon! read more

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$16 for a "Filthy Animal" Martini that tasted like equal parts Ketel one and Olive brine. The Bleu cheese olives themselves were mushed into a tupperware. Pretty bleh. However decor is very nice, vibe is good, crowd a nice mix. Bartender was friendly enough, Hostess and staff were amiable - one of the staff quickly walked to the bar to snag us seats, which was actually pretty rad of him, while the hostess looked to try and fit us in. So I would try it again with a different drink, maybe one of MY go-to's and not one of their specials. read more

Awesome spot in a prime location in NYC! Robby the bartender was really cool and accommodating. Drinks were excellent! I had the Maple Bourbon Lemonade which was so delicious. Definitely thumbs up for this place. Can't wait to come back!!! read more

Went here for happy hour and would highly recommend! The drinks are great, the music is good, the space is clean and the service is great. The food was decent. I liked the fries, and the tuna tartare was a bit salt, but overall, I would recommend it! The staff is so so so nice! read more

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Went to the Junioer Bar before seeing Billy Joel. Great atmosphere and great service. We sat at the bar as usual. We ordered the Ivy Martini because it was in their happy hour menu. Delicious! We shared the Chipotle Steamed Mussels, steak tacos and surf and turf sliders. The server first brought out the wrong sliders which was not a big deal. They corrected that immediately. The mussels were delicious. Perfectly cooked but definitely needed more bread for soaking up the delicious sauce. The tacos were good, they needed more spice or something. But still yummy. The sliders were good, but again missing something. The service was great! Would definitely return. read more

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Music was very, very loud and disturbing for a 5 pm reservation. Service was very good and food adequate (tacos and turkey burger) for us. Nothing fancy or unique. The entire group of 4 couldn't hold a decent conversation. read more

Super spot for a happy hour after work or for meeting up with friends. Juniper has a private party room that you can opt for, if you have a particular plan in mind. If you are hosting under 10 people, be sure to reserve their booth seating in the rear of the restaurant. The decor is wonderful with red oak wood tones and dim lighting. The staff is very friendly and keep the night's fun flowing. Friends and I went, all arriving at different times. The bartender had no problem keeping track of all of our tabs without a hitch. Happy hour specials, which only apply to beverages, were limited but good. Appetizers and entrees have prices on par for the area but are fairly proportioned so you can really fill up. We tried the wings, short rib mac and cheese, cheesesteak spring rolls, cheese burger, and the truffle fries. I would definitely recommend the mac and cheese, burger and the beet and cucumber gin based happy hour drink. The bathroom is spotless and easily accessible, although it'd be nice if they had more of them. Overall, a great time with reasonable prices and I would return again when in the area. read more

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Came here for Happy hour drinks and apps with friends. The Hostesses at the entrance were friendly and welcoming. Had a couple cocktails which were really good - strong but refreshing with the beet - cucumber gin. The apps were ok, I started with the Cheesesteak spring rolls. It wasn't too bad, I feel like they could've been a bit more meaty and didn't taste the honey mustard, but they were hot, filling and shareable - comes with four. I also had some of the Vietnamese wings which had a nice flavor but for their price they were just ok. They were a decent size however also making them a decent shareable app. My friend complained her truffle fries weren't very "truffley" which didn't seem to be the case to me, but I think this once again comes back to price. The Happy Hour is nice, but the apps too me are bit high, but this could just be me any familiar shock with the NY prices, save for the Happy Hour drinks. Still, this was a nice hang out. The inside is nice and spacious with bar, tables and room to walk in between. This includes intimate tables and group tables. Dim, but not divey with a welcoming staff from what I saw. Also I like the name. I'd come back, to give some of the other apps and entrees a try. read more

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Restaurant was crowded and pretty loud. Food and service was great. The issue I had was that when I booked the reservation I selected dining room thinking we would be at a table. We arrived and they put us at a high top with bar stools. I asked about it and they said you need to be more specific saying back dining room? There was two tables of two next to each other open. I asked if we could move and they said no we can't move you. Meanwhile they looked open while we ate. On a positive note our food - we had the calamari, cheeseburger, and the salmon were all very good and the server was very attentive. read more

Juniper Bar is a pleasant find in the Penn Station area. Upon a keyword search, it came up for good happy hour and food. Pictures on the internet displayed it more upscale than it looked in person, but it was a very cute, cozy restaurant in terms of decor. We made 6:30 reservations for dinner thinking we would have our happy hour drinks at the bar. The cool part was that happy hour (until 7 pm) was honored at tables as well. Select wine was $6 while other specials were various prices. The place was packed when we arrived; however, solid 80s music kept us entertained and nearly wanting to dance as we drank our wine and waited for 6:30. Be forwarned: music and noise level was quite loud. The windows were opened to accommodate the Spring like weather and it was not long until we were shown to our table. There were some good selections on the menu. My friend selected the veggie burger and a asked for truffle fries in place of the regular ones. No extra charge. I chose the tuna wrap. Delicious fresh tuna prepared especially well in a wrap. Lots of good flavors going on. I could have chosen salad as my side but settled on the standard fries, eating every last drop. Very good. All of it I really enjoyed my first time visit at Juniper this evening. Great music, atmosphere, service and food. All at reasonable prices. Who could ask for anything more? read more

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Stopped by this joint for a quick HH with friends and it didn't disappoint. Can't really screw up beer from the tap, wine from the bottle, or a fancy cocktail they've been making for years. Environment was chill until HH came along. Our conversation went from low toned to having to scream at one another because DJ Paul D (not) was up in his perch blaring his tunes. Didn't really hate it, BUT I was trying to catch up with old friends. I can imagine it was very similar to those around me. We weren't starving, so we ordered the yucca fries and regular fries. Neat presentation and plenty of interesting sauces. Very good and highly recommend you give any of the side dishes a try. read more

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I think we visited on a chill, Sunday afternoon because the restaurant was pretty empty. I will say that I really enjoyed myself at Juniper Bar. Also, the bar has a week-long happy hour with drink prices ranging from $6-$8. During my visit, the bar had an cucumber- and beet-infused gin as one of the speciality beverages. Since we were going to have dinner at another place, we ordered a couple of small bites - the artichoke dip and the calamari. The calamari, and the sweet and sour sauce, was out of this world delicious. The calamari was lightly fried and the breading did not taste like it was fried in old grease. The dip was a bowl of creamy goodness. As you can tell, I was a fan of both. With the amount of folks that work in the area, I would recommend coming on an early weekend afternoon if you want a laid back experience. read more

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Cool vibe inside. Food was decent, service attentive, and wasn't over the top expensive like most NYC bars. Happy hour was a plus offering a small discounted drink and appetizer selection. I'd come back again if in the area. read more

Great food, but this was definitely not the right spot for catching up with friends. It was extremely loud and hot, so my friend and I had trouble hearing each other at our table, even though we were seated in the back and further away from the bar. They have a few happy hour cocktails for $10 which are tasty, but really weak liquor-wise- I had 3 and barely felt anything. The kale and artichoke dip is delicious, super thick and cheesy! The Mediterranean flatbread was also a great pick. Overall, this spot seems better for corporate events like other reviews have mentioned, and I'd definitely recommend sticking to beer/wine for Happy Hour. read more

amazing drinks! if you can get the good apple it's a 10/10! braily the gm was so amazing and helpful. the vibes are so cute and the drinks are amazing! came here after the Sabrina concert and everyone was so sweet! I will return everytime I am nearby read more

Extremely friendly hostess, very helpful and kind. The food was fresh and amazing. Ambiance was top shelf and the crowd was filled with fun minded people! read more

Unfortunately this is the worst place we ate at while in NYC as the ambiance is the only thing this place has going for it. We started off with calamari & the breading was unseasoned, but the dipping sauce was good to help mask! I opted for the truffle burger & thought it was possibly the most bland burger I've ever eaten... I could not taste truffle (or really anything). The drinks were decent, but nothing special & the service was SLOW & it wasn't even busy? Overall, we were extremely disappointed that we wasted a meal on this place while on vacay as there are plenty of other options, but if you're looking to grab drinks, it is a vibe w/ cute decor! read more

Came here for dinner, wasn't too crowded. Dim lighting, but has a great ambiance and food. The service was a bit slower than I expected but I enjoyed my time here. Ordered: - Steak Tacos ($18) - was okay, but wouldn't recommend. Comes with 3 tacos, with steak strips, bell peppers and onions and then guac and salsa verde on the side. The steak was slightly tough, compared to the rest of the food we ordered, it didn't live up to the expectations. (3/5 rating) - Sweet & Spicy Calamari ($14) - absolutely delicious! Loved the sweet and spicy sauce drizzled on the squid. Never had fried calamari served with a peanut sauce, but this worked together so well. Loved that it was a different twist/asian-inspired spin on the classic, more western style fried calamari and marinara sauce. Definitely must get this as an appetizer for the table. (5/5 rating) - Lobster Mac n Cheese ($22) - underwhelming honestly, looks great, but the portion is pretty small. Lobster didn't taste that fresh, and overall, didn't meet expectations. Rather order a cheaper appetizer (like another plate of calamari!) than this next time. (3/5 rating) - Chipotle burger with fries ($19) - highly recommend! It's a massive "big boy" burger loaded with lots of chips, bacon and more. Perfectly cooked, and very juicy and flavorful. Personally, I always love a good chipotle mayo on my burgers, so this was a sure win in my book. (5/5 rating) - Truffle burger ($19) - great truffle aroma, really juicy and had great flavor. Wasn't as substantial as the chipotle burger, but overall, still delicious. (5/5 rating) read more

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Awesome place, great service and decent food. Noise levels are a bit too much for conversation but the music was great.

I found this place via Yelp! We running low on time to get to ERW so we decided to check it out cause after all it's all about the insta post! Lol But honestly I liked that we were able to check in via Yelp The hostess was nice as was the waitress The food was delicious as were the drinks! I also have to mention the fact that although I no longer had a need for wheelchair accessible features this place had accommodations for those who do need them! Definitely worth checking out! read more

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I just really don't like Juniper. But, it's not for a lack of trying. Both times we've been, the food's been disappointing, the service has been disappointing, and I find myself, on both occasions asking myself, what made you come here to begin with. The first time we came was back in January. And, I can blame that entirely on my husband. His BFF was in for a few days. They are both foodies, so Jayson lined up a series of places he spent time seeking out, that he thought would be fun, and a little bit on the gourmet side. How he landed on Juniper, I still don't know. We came for dinner on a Friday night before the theater, which if you've ever been to Juniper, is not the thing to do. They get a pretty loud and boisterous after work crowd (maybe it was happy hour, I don't know. We don't drink.) The place was packed. And not like a busy packed, but a really uncomfortable, loud and drunk people are bumping into me, and can you find our waiter, kind of packed, at 6 p.m. We ordered a half a dozen appetizers. They're all kind of forgettable. The food was good-ish, I think. Jayson seems to remember us all hating it. But, it wasn't really how it was described on here or their site. They're one of those trendy places that tries to make themselves seem worthy of three $$$, with trendy-ish sounding options, but then you get it and think, "Is this Applebees?" It wasn't that good. What really kind of annoyed me is that this huge restaurant/bar, which clearly gets packed, has ONE bathroom for hundreds of people. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago, I was trying to find a brunch spot. The previous two Sundays were epic fails, and I was determined to get Jayson a good Lobster Benedict. Now, I should say, I take the blame here. Because when we got there, and I looked at the menu, and that at noon on a Sunday, they are completely dead, I had us leave and go elsewhere. But, half way down the block, we somehow rationalized going back. For starters. There were two tables. One was pretty much midway through. Our waitress, for the most part, just stayed down by the bar talking to the hostess and the bar guy. We waited 15 minutes to order. It was pretty much consistent like that the entire time. We could see our waitress 150 feet away, but she didn't seem all that interested in waitressing. Seriously, I"m not sure what was going on, but she was disinterested and didn't check on us or anything. It was really irksome. The food was okay. It's not the worst, but not the best. Jayson described his Lobster Benedict, which he's been craving, as bland and tasteless. My burger was okay. But she brought me fries, when I asked for a salad. Then she brought the salad when we were done. But, she then charged us for it, even though it was supposed to come with it. Jayson asked to take it off. She did. Again, by the time we left, a third table was sat. A couple. The other table had gone. So there was only two, two tops. And still, she was preoccupied and not up where any of us were. I can't see going back. If I did drink, I don't see going back. I don't think I could get drunk enough to forget all the other stuff. read more

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Went here after a show (but also after a rangers game) MAN was the bar crowded!!!! Our host took us to the dining area where a couple was fully making out in the corner- like look, I get it you like each other but be aware of your surroundings........ BUT our waitress was amazing- give her a raise just for dealing with those two! Anyway FOOD! 3 words: Short.Rib.MacNCheese. So good and not as heavy as we thought it'd be! Rest of the food was good, nothing to write home about. And the Chardonnay was fruity? Tasty, but fruity... Vibe: GREAT for post -game- drinks and date nights! Not as great for moms coming into town! read more

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Love this place . Good food and drinks- good for a group or just hanging out with a friend or date.

I had a spontaneous lunch here with some coworkers and it was a great experience. We came around 12 which was perfect because when we left around 1:30, more people started packing the place. Very nice ambience and decor. I went for their chipotle steamed mussels, fried zucchini, and grilled Bronzino. The mussels were great and a very generous portion. The fried zucchini's were also interesting and I would definitely go for that if you're unsure of an appetizer. It was a happy surprise for me. Although it was fried, it wasn't dripping of oil and had a nice balance of crunchy and softness to it. I especially loved the grilled Bronzino, although one part of the fish did seem more charred. While not pictured, I also had an Ivy Martini which was very smooth and subtle with the vodka. Definitely would recommend that drink. If you're in Midtown looking for a nice lunch, here's a spot that you should consider! read more

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I honestly can't wait to go back to Juniper again with my Mama!! Our friend & GM Braily truly went above and beyond to make our experiences at Juniper so amazing & so did Juniper's hostess Allysan, & waiters Aydin & Lucian!! The food was absolutely fantastic, the drinks were on another level & top tier!! We truly recommend Juniper to all of our friends! The cheesesteak spring rolls, the Ivy Martini & The Espresso Martini's were absolutely fantastic!! Make sure you all go and have a few fun nights with your friends and families!! - Olivia porter read more

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Edit 12/19- The owner did call me and has since assured me they did an internal investigation about this incident. Honestly, I'm not satisfied with that outcome since I don't think they were open to the possibility that this happened within their establishment, which is frustrating. Regardless, I will not be back. I visited this bar on 12/9/22 and I believe one of the employees stole my card information as there is fraud on my card and it just so happened to start 10 minutes after they ran the charge for my lunch. When I called the restaurant today (12/12) I repeatedly got no answer and the voicemail box is full. Pathetic. read more

I dunno. We went for Happy Hour and got there at about 5:00. Tons of tables but the hostess told us we couldn't sit at a table because they were all reserved (about 3 of 12 tables had "reserved" signs on them). The server in the back raised area offered my son a table back there as I was trying to negotiate with the hostess. I saw him move so I went to join him. The hostess came over, I told her what had happened and she said it was fine, as long as she could have the table for 7:30 res...yes, 2 hours later. Our server was phenomenal and cheerful, attentive and kind, all while juggling a very busy happy hour. HH cocktails had basically no alcohol so...only had one of those glasses of disappointment, then "had to" order a real cocktail after that. Very limited HH food choices. I won't be coming back. Too many other great places to go. read more

Came here for a special event and had a great time! The food were great (egg rolls, crab cake, & empanadas delicious ) Great drinks! The place was pack but didn't feel crowded. The ambiance was great. The waiter service was very friendly and Ernesto was very helpful, kind, and attentive. read more

The cab sav in the happy hour is really good! Especially for the price. Highly recommend the truffle burger!!! It was a little messy to eat but was delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant would also be nice for a date. Or just a relaxing, cute atmosphere to catch up with friends. read more

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Went to Juniper for lunch and must say it was very good!!!! The place was very clean and has great ambiance. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. I wanted brunch but was never given the brunch menu so that was the only bummer. They menu at juniper has great selections. I had the Brussels sprouts and the lobster Club sandwich. Both were amazing. The sprouts were nice and crispy with bacon. Yum!!!! And the sandwich had a very generous Amount of lobster meat on it. All and all this was a great dining experience for lunch. Highly recommend this place on your next lunch outing if you're in New York City. read more

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Immediately upon entering we were pleasantly greeted by the host. We were seated at a table up the stairs, which was quieter but still definitely could hear the great music and feel the amazing energy of the place. We were quickly greeted by the server, the service never skipped a beat, it was perfect, accommodating, and very friendly. The decor was really nice, everything worked really well together and was very comfortable while classy. The glasses, flatware, and dishes are higher quality. The food preparation was on point. We had the cheese steak egg rolls, which were the best I've ever had, crispy, and the sauces on the plate made it sing! Then I had a burger and I ordered it with the mixed greens instead of fries. The burger was cooked perfectly as requested, it was juicy and seasoned well. It was perfect. When it arrived it was paired with fries instead of the mixed greens, not a problem, they left me with my food as delivered and quickly brought out the mixed greens. The greens were so fresh, dressed very lightly in an absolutely amazing peach champagne vinaigrette. My dining partner had the steak frites and again...high quality, cooked perfectly, and the fries were amazing too. All in all a memorable meal, would definitely recommend as a solid choice if you are in the area. read more

My fiancé and I stopped by here before a Knicks game, the food was SO good, the service was very nice, bubbly, and friendly, and the ambiance was perfect to pump us up for the game. It was lively with music, and and at the same time we had plenty of room at our table in the back that it was not crowded for us! Would definitely recommend. :) read more

Came here with my girlfriend, delicious burgers and awesome service! Jamece assisted out table and was super friendly. Recommended the cheese steak spring rolls which we ordered and they were delicious. We also ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese which was alright, could use a little seasoning. But good amount of lobsters in there so that was good. We got tHe big burger here is amazing and so juicy and the lobster BLT that was good but I liked the burgers more ! Got some truffle fries on the side with some truffle aioli. They get me at truffles omg ! Overall, great expensive and friendly staff. Gets backs on weekends and also offers happy hour and specials on the day!!! read more

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Astoundingly shitty service, worst bartender ever! she was serving her cellphone lol! Ordered the wrong dish for us after confirming twice, made a shitty old fashioned and then charged us for a tequila we never ordered. No apologies nothing, made a stink face instead, oh what attitude! I still can't wrap my head around the situation. We went in to watch the Super Bowl after work and had to leave 15 minutes into it, it was that unpleasant and they were that incompetent. And the bar literally had 2 people seated, no wonder, bravo! Food was decent but the overall service and unprofessionalism deserves a big fat doughnut! Avoid this place like the plague, what a glorious shitshow! read more

Love this spot! The interior is super cute, has a great ambience. We got seats at the bar before the Knicks game, friendly service and very quick. Came for happy hour as well which was nice! Crab cake sliders were really good, the fries were hot and fresh. Great spot! read more

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Great food great ambience awesome drinks. A night in manhattan I had an old fashion. #Marvelous

I have been here twice and each time my food has been great and the cocktails are on point. Sometimes I am hesitant to try a place so close to Penn Station but this is a gem. They have a good happy hour too during the week. read more