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    The Dakota Bar

    3.3 (287 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    THE DAKOTA BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    10 out of 10, definitely order the lychee martini, great place to sit and enjoy a drink. Service was amazing

    The bartender Amanda was really sweet and cared alot your taste; she made drink that was so good! Ever come here please see her!

    Nice place good food and good vibe; however if you come here look for the bartender Amanda I don't know name of this drink but it's soo good. Good job Amanda keep up the good work!

    Joshua S.

    Was going great... until the bartender gave us an attitude about how she's the only bartender on, and pointed to everybody around me. I'm more than willing to wait, but confronting a guest about how many people you have to serve is unprofessional. Poor multi-tasking skills on her part-- we walked out, and STILL gave us an attitude. We cancelled the order (1) drink and a pizza-- they need to hire a bartender who knows how to work under pressure and not get upset over a drink, that should have been made 10 minutes ago.

    Dakota bar

    This place is awesome! Very chill! We had margaritas and sliders and the service was great! Food is yummy and drinks were made well!

    Justean D.

    I stopped here on a random afternoon and the vibes were very festive and chill. Rose was was amazing and attentive.

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    Daniel R.

    The place is fun, good music and very welcoming... Apart from the drinks - get the mini hamburgers... they are AMAZING!!!! Make sure to ask for Rose - she pretty much runs the place and makes things happen - I'm pretty much coming back just because of her! (And the burgers)

    Milo C.

    Basic bar in a famous building. The drinks were overpriced and underwhelming. I thought it would be a good spot for a quick drink, and it was okay. The bartender was a really nice lady, but they probably used well liquor because it tasted like it. I wouldn't come back but maybe you'll come try it for a quick drink and if that's the case, don't get a cocktail. Stick to a wine or beer.

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    John P.

    Very friendly and clean place. Bathrooms very clean, fast service and very tasty selection of food. Best part happy hour is from 3pm -6pm and the happy hour menu includes beer, wines and appetizers. Worth a visit, directly across from strawberry fields in central park.

    Andrea H.

    The Dakota Bar is a perfect place to stop after a walk through the park. If you find yourself around Strawberry Fields exit the park on 72nd street and it's just a short block away on Columbus. A nice neighborhood place with Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3-6. We walked past this corner restaurant a few times and one day just decided to stop in for a drink and snacks. The bar area is nice and the staff is welcoming and friendly. House Pinot Grigio was decent and the pigs in a blanket make you feel like you're at a wedding and didn't have to bring a gift! The wings were excellent too. Solid happy hour bar food and drinks. Stop in, relax and enjoy!

    Bourbon, IPA, water.
    Jason L.

    An oasis on the Upper West Side that offers excellent food options, quality liquor, beer, wine and interesting cocktails, and a friendly ambience. Rose is a welcome addition to the bartending staff and she brings a commitment to service not often seen in NYC nightlife. Already a standard in the neighborhood and a great gathering place for a diverse clientelle. It's a place for everybody, enjoy.

    Checked charged to the missing credit card when we gave the server 2 cards. It shows the  20% tip before the awful experience that unfolded.

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    Whack!! They don't serve you good drinks and the Hispanic bartender is rude. They don't respect women and they close early.

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    This place is very cute! Amazing bar with great martinis (my fav). Great recommendations from our bartender Marisa!

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    Pretty ok happy hour - but it ends fairly early. Their pizza is yummy, cheesy, and hits the spot.

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    You have to try the Pizza when you're here. Good vibes, fair prices, servers are attentive but not overbearing. Recommended!

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    Rude and snotty personnel. Menu items overated. Uncomfortable seating. Ambiance not too bad.

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    The drinks and bartenders/servers are nice - but incredibly slow service always. Also $22 for a martini seems excessive.

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