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    Opera House

    4.2 (17 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Crystal W.

    It's the little speakeasy bar downstairs of the Chinese Tuxedo restaurant. So very well decorated. Very very cute. Great service! Very friendly staff who explained the history of the building and helped us get a table at the restaurant. Comes with little bar snacks which is such a plus, especially the lotus root chips, obsessed. Drinks are good and themed after different operas. Great vibe, not too loud. Love love love. Will definitely be back!

    Peta W.

    I loved the ambiance, very dim light, very intimate and spacious so you're not on top of others. Nice classic Chinese royalty feel- if ever. Small or large groups. Alls a private space. All the selections we had were great. Our server knew his drinks and history of each - which was amazing- the level of passion he had for it, and only a few months in. I will get his name next time. He was helpful and definitely offered great suggestions based on my taste and style as discussed. He was amazing! Win. On the house Baijiu shot in a 24k glass, handsomely dramatic, and a real kick ans I was there for it all. Overall, wonderful experience and I would go again.

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    Sonali P.

    Overall, Opera House is all style and very little substance. I really wanted to like this place, but everything fell short. One of the most off-putting aspects was the service. When I asked our server for a drink recommendation, she said "everything is good" and kindly walked me through the menu. Unfortunately, her descriptions were inaccurate and drinks she described as sweet were actually very strong and liquor-forward, while those she warned were strong turned out to be light. She specifically cautioned us against ordering the White Snake Legend unless we were experienced martini drinkers who could handle a stiff drink, but it arrived light and refreshing. There was also confusion about gluten-free options, which was frustrating for someone at our table with dietary restrictions. When a glass of water spilled on our small table, no one checked on us or offered assistance as we got out of our seats to clean up the mess ourselves. While our server was pleasant, the service issues unfortunately outweighed the positives. The dim sum was hit or miss. The wood ear mushrooms were excellent, but the noodles and dumplings were overly salty. Overall, I don't plan to return and would recommend other restaurants over this one.

    Will N.

    Beautiful interior and design. Might be my new go-to whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Came right at opening on a weekend and stayed for about and hour--not too busy at all's The menu is super illustrative and depicts each drink really well so that you can better gauge what to expect. Very helpful for someone who doesn't keep tab on alcohol much, like myself. Complimentary snacks to every table was much appreciated too.

    Zulay A.

    I originally tried to get a reservation at Chinese Tuxedo, but since they were fully booked, they suggested we head downstairs to Opera House. It ended up being a great alternative. The space has a moody speakeasy vibe with very dim lighting that sets an intimate tone. Our server, Nathan, was incredible. He was knowledgeable about the cocktails and the dim sum and really helped shape the experience in the best way. I do wish there were more dim sum options, but everything I tried was solid. The spring rolls, oxtail bao buns and pork dumplings were the standouts for me. The noodles were just okay, but the drinks were well-crafted, balanced and very enjoyable

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    Amy H.

    This is the speakeasy connected to the restaurant. The entrance is quite packed and the restaurant was pretty busy so it took a second to get situated. They have a coat check as well. Service seemed a bit cold initially, but we warmed up to each other eventually. I'm surprised the bar wasn't more packed. It's a downstairs area aside from the restaurant. The drinks are based off different Chinese operas. I honestly loved every drink we ordered and definitely would come back to try more. All the drinks were super creative. We ordered some snacks for the table which were all pretty good! The noodles were nice and al dente but kinda boring. Just noodles in sauce. Eggplant was super crispy. My favorite was the shrimp and scallop toast

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    Jessica S.

    Good ambience and cocktails! Service was good unlike Chinese tuxedo! Good spot for after dinner drinks and hangout

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    Amber Y.

    A gem under Chinese tuxedo. Love how the cocktails are tied to Chinese tales and the usage of unique ingredients. They gave us complimentary bar snacks along with our drinks and made us feel really welcomed! The drinks are interesting and tasty and we really enjoyed the quiet vibe.

    This  speak easy is a vibe and a must.... The customer service is top tier ask for Alex she's the best service I've had in a long time.....
    yajaira N.

    Amazing you won't regret it and the service is amazing and the vibe is tea.... The amazing .the speakeasy is the spot is tea... the service amazing

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    Fantastic drinks, amazing service. Definitely come here for date night or if you are in Chinatown looking for fancy cocktail.

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    Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    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 is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    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.

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    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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    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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