Quarantine Edition Review: So, over the course of the past few months I've seen on Instagram posts of friends and acquaintances that would get drinks from here and I would also pass by Locksmith and see the crowds they have waiting outdoors for orders and would wonder what the big deal is about this spot...even an acquaintance of mine on Facebook had told me to try out their food. So eventually I did...stopped by 2 months ago and tried out their fries and shrimp platter, chicken fingers and piña colada. I will say they piña colada hits. Everything else though....ehhhh. Not so much. I was disappointed and not too thrilled. The fries were good but who can really mess up fries like that unless you burn em. The shrimp was just okay, nothing really special to me about it. The chicken fingers ‍....never again. They were hard and tasted like something out of school lunch. Maybe it was just a bad night. I don't know, but I'm not in a rush to go back to get food from there. MAYBE a drink but I can also make my own piñas so not so much in a rush to go back for that as well. I could possibly give Locksmith another shot depending on if I go with someone and we're there for some outdoor drinks and they order food and I try there's but other than that, ehhh. read more

Albeit a little pricier than needed, Locksmith Bar is a great choice for traditional bar fare. They serve both food and alcohol to-go during covid-19, including some crazy cocktails in plastic tubs (see the Henny Colada). They also have a decent selection of craft beer. I've only ordered from here a couple of times. I've had the pleasure of trying their Mac and Cheese which is delicious, but the first time they delivered it without utensils and I had just moved into my new apartment and yet to buy any.... so that was interesting. I've also had their Cajun shrimp basket with fries which is freaking awesome. The Cajun seasoning is so delectable, and it goes well with the steak fries they serve up with the shrimp. One time I ordered a margarita from them and it was mostly lime juice. So yeah steer clear of those. Solid 4 in my book! read more

I have been seeing a lot of people on social media lately raving about the Locksmith Henny Colada, so I decide to look up the place, read a few reviews and give it a try. In order to have a drink it MUST be accompanied by food. (Sucks). They have enforced these rule since COVID-19. Moving forward, I placed an order online, ordered two Henny coladas ($10.00 each) with a chicken snack box ($5.00, not bad for just wanting to try the drinks). Waited about 10 minutes for the order, staff was courteous, and practicing social distancing. Drinks- Overrated! Not to my expectations this "Henny Colada" was more like a sweeten slushy with little to no alcohol, at that definitely there was no Hennessy add to this. I would prefer to take the drive and the long lines and wait to City Island for an extra $8 dollar ($18) for a real Henny Colada! This was an epic failure. Chicken snacks box- real chicken breast, however lacked in seasoning very bland should have been served with a side of honey mustard or some type of dipping sauce other than ketchup. Locksmith, step up the game with the Henny Colada. I may give it another chance based on the food reviews. read more

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Good food and mixed drinks , me and my friends went on Thursday and they do karaoke! the Dj doing the karaoke was cool as well! Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to have some fun read more

Locksmith has been my go to delivery option over the past 9 months. Their delivery is delicious, speedy, and reliable. Living uptown I have gotten used to slightly longer waits for delivery times, but Locksmith can get me my food in 20 minutes on a good night! Their burgers are great and the fries are too good to not order (I often consider making a healthier choice but can never pull the trigger). The delivered margaritas are solid, I can't say no to the passion fruit, is so good! If you haven't ordered from them yet, put them in the rotation they are a great local business and have been here for the community during these tough times! Thank you Locksmith! read more

Locksmith is everything Customer service Drinks Music But the shrimppppp basket my god !!!!! read more

Locksmith Bar - Locksmith is everything Customer service Drinks Music But the shrimppppp basket my god !!!!! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for brunch a couple Sunday ago - please was pretty empty (could have been due to the rain). The service was very slow because they had one person as waiter/bartender but he was super friendly and really made up for it with how nice and helpful he was. I ordered the burger with tots and my friends got the French toast with bacon. The burger was pretty good, nothing crazy. I did love the tater tots, they were super crispy. I didn't try the French toast but my friend seemed to enjoy it and said the bacon was crispy. It was a huge portion so she ended up taking half of it home. They have a pretty good beer selection and play some really awesome music. Overall, the perfect neighborhood spot for a quick beer or chill night out. read more

Locksmith Bar - French toast and a side of bacon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here due to all the rage behind their colada drinks. And I should say that they're worth the drive! (Came down from yonkers). You have to order food when you order a beverage to go. (according to the bartender.) My friend and I found that odd, but since we really wanted to try them we browsed the menu. We found out they're Peruvian which was a shock to us. We went with the "salchipapas" which were delicious! And our 2 Henny Coladas and it was reasonably priced. The drinks were delicious and cold! They were perfect since they weren't too sweet like some others tend to be. I highly recommend ! read more

Locksmith Bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Best margarita ive ever had, the honey sriracha wings so freaking good and i had the fried chicken sandwich with truffle fries and i literally think about this meal ALL the time. Trust me, you cant go wrong here! read more

Their service is great & food is amazing! Always my go to when I'm Uptown. The drinks are definitely worth it. Highly recommend going here! Support your locals! read more

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Locksmith Bar has the key to my heart. From breakfast dishes to dessert and everything else in between you have something to munch on. The pancakes are to die for and the rosemary potatoes are so tiny you can pop them into your mouth each and every time. If you're either coming in for a brunch or a quick drink this is a perfect joint to come to. The drinks are as strong as Dwayne Johnson's biceps, you wouldn't regret coming in. Happy tasting! read more

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I heard a lot of positive feedback about this location. So I gave it a try. Very clean and spacious restaurant. Staff is attentive and move fast. Drinks where incredible. Definitely worth the hype and price. Shrimp basket is a MUST goes well with your drinks seasoned to perfection. read more

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I really want to love this place but every time I come I remember why is it that I don't. The place is a little overrated - I feel like after they expanded(which great for them) they became a little eh lol. I haven't had a full meal here yet I did try some of my friends Salchipapa which were good. Now the drinks - the margarita on the rocks are not so good, taste like lime from the bottle. The frozen one on the rocks with the extra shot of Don Julio did the job though. The vibes here can be cool when there's music playing - I went on a weekday and they had the music off outside "do to a complaint" which sucked. read more

Very cool bar/restaurant with awesome drinks and tasty Peruvian influenced dishes. Definitely try their cocktails...they are amazing! Also the food was very good. We will be back! read more

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I stopped by because of all the popularity around their drinks. The Henny colada was delicious and for an extra $6, you get a mini bottle of henny. It was a good drink for a Sunday afternoon and it was surprisingly strong. The calamari was crispy and they made their own tartar sauce and that thing was good. After tasting the chicken sandwhich, I wasn't impressed. It was alright but nothing extravagant. I should have gotten the lomo Saltado like the waiter recommended. Last, They offered LIMITED indoor seating!!! I'm going back when I get space in my stomach for at least 2 coladas. read more

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Neighborhood gem. Great wait staff and really personable owners. Always a vibe. Wish they'd expand to include more of a breakfast/brunch menu but otherwise always a great option. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant. I used to live right down the block and bed my mom to take me here! It's been a hit for everyone I bring back too. The prices are a bit high but we'll worth it for the quality of food. A definite must visit in nyc and a definite recommendation! read more

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Hands down the best burgers in the heights! Ever since they opened this spot never fails to deliver a top notch burger.

I really enjoy eating the quinoa, coated salmon, white rice , asparagus, Peruvian potato also chicken sandwich with sunny side, eggs on top and tater tots read more

Service and food were GREAT!!! The sidewalk seating is perfect. It even rained after we got there and I didn't get wet . My bartender Brandon was AMAZING! Probably has experience at a high end restaurant. He doesn't write anything down and remembered everything we specified! We went there for ciders and burgers and got just that. Great food and service. read more

Locksmith Bar - Tots and cider. It's not the first time I've been here and definitely not my last. Their tater tots are it!!! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is supposed to the the impossible burger that comes with lettuce, tomato, cashew vegan cheese and avocado. A few things wrong here. 1) I am most certain this is a beyond patty. 2) the avocado must invisible 3) the fries and patty were both were undercooked Whether they were out of impossible patties or there was a menu change, if the order that is being delivered is not the item that shows on the receipt, the restaurant needs to let the customer know. Not cool to just send what you want and hope they don't notice. read more

Locksmith Bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food and drinks are great here. Highly recommend coming in on a Tuesday for their Taco Tuesdays. Their birria tacos are amazing!

THE FISH CEVICHE!!! So good, I literally drank the juice. And the salsa verde was so good, I saved it to put on other things.

Food: 1/5 Service: 3/5 Overall: Can't say I'd be back. This place has steadily increased it's prices while lowering the quality of their food. Not really sure what happened to this place but it seems like they focused more on expanding than on the quality of the food. Hard Pass! The extended review... Food: Buffalo wings are the biggest let down. Be prepared for them to be covered in feathers, soggy and overall gross. Shrimp basket was okay until I found a hair in it. The food at this place has become kind of a joke really and really disappointing. Service: The girl I spoke to on the phone was really nice and apologetic when I called to complain about the hair in my shrimp basket, she offered to send a new order but at this point did I really want to take that risk? Nope! read more

A gem! I first started going here years ago for the party vibes. When it was a small box and the dj was set up in the corner. This was the last place I partied at for my b day 2020 before the lockdown. Now for the food and drinks. Everything is delicious. I've had the lomo saltado numerous times. As well as the locksmith burger. You can't go wrong with them. Tasty and filling. My go to drink is the daiquiri. So good! read more

Locksmith Bar - Lomo Saltado - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Overly packed food is not even as good to be honest not many options to choose from and you can only sit at dinner table for a certain amount of time before they tell you to leave. I think there are much better options out there in New York to be honest. I don't really like it here read more

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Security is very unprofessional, kicked me out because I was supposedly sitting in someone's seat AT THE BAR , there is not assigned seats at the bar. Also, when I got kicked out they made a lie saying I was being inappropriate with woman when I was not, security guard at the door said he'll check the cameras and he never did. please do not give your money to this establishment , there are a lot of better spots in uptown. definitely not a good customer experience in there. read more

I've developed much respect for the Locksmith over the few years I've lived in the hood. Pre-COVID it was lunch place, brunch place, dinner place, craft beer bar and small club on weekend nights. It also hosted We Run Uptown on a Monday night. During the pandemic Locksmith was one of the only places in the neighborhood that stayed open the entire time. They completely changed their business model and also incorporated delivery of needed items in partnership with a bodega so that customers could get toilet paper etc. with their lunch order. Stopping by for a take out henny colada or craft beer made my day in the early pandemic months. They're very ingrained in the community and the community rallied around them. The staff were resilient and positive through it all. Their food at the moment is pub food, burgers and Peruvian. They've got good craft beers and also do cocktails and general full service for drinks. I hope in future there will be more vegan and vegetarian items again, but appreciate that they keep the menu fresh and need to change up what isn't resonating. I hope in the near future they'll be hosting runners again on Mondays. Thanks Locksmith. You're a mainstay in the neighborhood and have shone through this pandemic. I am truly impressed and will continue to support you. read more

I recently dined at locksmith and I have to give a huge shoutout to Connor!!!! The food was absolutely phenomenal. But what really made the experience unforgettable was Connor's top-tier service. From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, personable, and made sure every detail was taken care of. Immaculate service paired with incredible food--this place is a must-visit, and Connor is a rockstar!!!! read more

I've gone to Locksmith for years and no doubt it's a staple in our hood for many reasons. But the Ceviche de pescado/Jalea combo and yucca fries I ordered for delivery tonight almost made me cry tears of joy. Seriously, everything is spot on. Reminds me of the ceviche my Peruvian grandfather would bring home every weekend when I was a kid. 100% authentic. P.S. The Lomo Saltado slaps & I have to stop myself from ordering it all the time. And they deliver fast. Best of the best! read more

I've been to Locksmith twice. The second time I went solely to buy my boyfriend the honey sriracha wings (because they're that good). I wanted to get a pic of them to post. I really did. But y'all, my boyfriend demolished them. Every single last wing. But they're excellent. Def recommend this bar. Good food, good drinks, good vibes. read more

the steak & eggs are BOMB!! with a mimosa or Bellini it's an amazing brunch. the potatoes are also amazing. I'm a picky eater and easily turned off by the way food looks so if you're like me come through to here!! read more

After jamming at a new venue for a Open Mic with a good sincere friend, we both got locked-in at Locksmith. An intimate wine and burger bar where the burgers at $10.95 are the reason to be locked-in. N.B. Avoid the cocktail drinks as it is very discouraging steep in price at $11.00 each and hones a strong alcohol content. Their burgers are delicious and contains solid definite underwriting for substance. My house salad at $7.95 was good to delight my appetite, which I freefall for food envy into my date's burger. The music is monster truck loud to drown all conversation where a malice remix for an updated version of 1987's Dirty Dancing "Time Of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes is played. Former home to a locksmith with its original signage on the outside facade which is now a burger bar restaurant. For the evening to be locked-in the physical presence with a delightfully sweet, devine, always remarkable was worth my long-haul journey to the Heights, Washington Heights. Get yourself LOCKED-IN at Locksmith!! read more

Great food great ambiance great drinks staff that is always available and a rotating beer list read more

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I took a screenshot of someone's Instagram story one day of this place because I just had to visit and I was not disappointed! I had the 32oz margarita with the casimigos shots in it, so good! It was definitely strong. To eat I ordered a burger and the Cajun shrimp fries. That burger did not have to taste so good! I honestly can't wait to go back and get it again. My sisters and I came here on a Saturday evening and shockingly did not have to wait. Parking was tough in this area though. I had to walk a few blocks from my car because I could not find anything close. I would definitely be visiting again! read more

Locksmith is a great neighborhood bar. I've been coming here for years, way before the renovation/expansion and I've had mostly good experiences. Went recently in the early evening to meet up with some friends and everything went pretty good. I had been dying to try the shrimp basket which everyone raves about and I was not disappointed. The shrimp was amaaaazing! Every bite was more delicious than the last and the tartar sauce they provide is great as well. The order comes with cajun fries (sooo delicious) but I got mine with yuca fries which were not as good - way too dry and lacked flavor. Service was fast and our waitress was awesome, she even gave our group complimentary shots before we left. Docked one star because things get a little crazier during the night events. The bouncer is not the nicest and I've had times where he has denied my friends and I entrance on the basis that it's too packed but then lets people he knows in. I also heard about them not letting someone in because she was dressed in "fighting clothes" aka leggings. Not the best customer service per say but you should come and judge for yourself. read more

Locksmith Bar - Shrimp Basket - New American Near Me - New York, New York

HH: I've been coming here for years and I was happy on the upgrade of the space. Locksmith was tiny and they took over the space next door. Now it's much bigger, you had to have some patience with waiting on your food to come out. No problem for me the wings are delicious and worth the wait. They also have nice drinks to keep you waiting nicely. Or so I thought? What happened to the buffalo wings? They use to be saucy, somewhat crispy with juicy white meat. The wings I got were small dry, really salty, soft with so much gummy parts (hate hate hate). Honestly, they resembled exactly the wings you get at the hot section of the supermarket. My bf had the Cajun chicken sandwich and the Ciabatta bread was rock hard. I would've sent it back for better bread but he chose not to and opted to eat the second half as a bread less sandwich. Pretty disappointing. Highlight - Happy Hour ends at 7 (boo) but I was out early due to Labor Day holiday. They offered mojitos which is a plus for me. Shout out to our waitress! She was manning both the tables and the bar alone on a Friday evening during happy hour. Despite a full house on our side: no empty tables and more people waiting for seating, she was doing a great job. You could see the pressure mounting but she was always smiling. I saw the owner but no help. Not sure what was her name but she was wearing pink clear glasses. You are doing great love. read more

Locksmith Bar - Orange juice with a splash of champagne. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a Sunday brunch at around 1:30pm. I've been to Locksmith Bar a few years ago but since they have expanded in size and are much more spacious. It my was not crowded and me & my friend were able to get a table without any reservations. We opted for the bottomless brunch(mimosas,bellinis, & screwdrivers) but we stick with the mimosa option. They gave us crafts of mimosas at a time an kept them flowing the entire time. For my meal I had the 'Shroom Burger with truffle fries'. The food was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. I must say I enjoyed the food and drinks during this bottomless brunch for 2 hours. It also was not expensive at all($18 for the bottomless). Also they had several TVs there so I was able to watch the football and college basketball games that were going on while I was there. I definitely will return here for brunch and try some of their other food options. read more

I don't currently know of any other bars that have been holding it down as much as Locksmith has during the coronavirus but this review is to highlight how grateful I am for them in my community. Not only have they opened up their delivery radius, kept up great lunch and drink specials during this time but they have also been offering essential cleaning and protective products as well to purchase with your meals. Please continue to support them during this time. I know the turn up will be epic once we're able to fully patronize their space again! read more

Great local spot in Upper Manhattan (the forgotten gem of the city). It's now called "Hudson Heights" which is really Washington Heights and Inwood. Always count on a great burger and friendly service. Sometimes they have a DJ and promotional events like Bacardi tasting evenings. Warning the DJ nights can get pretty old so come and enjoy! TOTALY recommended. read more