Stopped in here because we were in the neighborhood and wanted a comfortable place to sit and unwind. It delivers on that front. The vibe is classic and cozy. Dim lighting, warm feel, and the kind of bar where you can actually hear yourself talk. Service was relaxed and easy. No hovering, no pressure to order more, which I really appreciated. Food was fine, not the highlight. The salmon salad was basically a good piece of salmon with a small amount of greens. The very thin pizza tasted okay but could've used more flavor. Nothing bad, just nothing that stood out. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. It's more about the atmosphere than the food, and for that reason alone I'd come back. Solid spot for a drink and a low-key night out. read more

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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.

They shaking real drinks up in here, yall! I love their version of an espresso martini, with a peanut butter whiskey! The Dakota? I think it's called. I also love their version of a Cobb salad! It was delicious! The bacon, yummy! The grilled chicken on point! Not sharing this one! lol! The view of the street corner with all the glass is fun! There's not a bad seat in the house! The staff is totally taking care of their guest. Teamwork is apparent! This is a dine in weekly kinda place. read more

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Solid spot for a drink and dinner or some appetizers. The atmosphere is great with a big bar in the center and lots of seating. There are many beers on tap to choose from and a few tvs to watch a game. read more

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

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I don't usually write reviews, but Dakota has recently become my go-to spot for first dates (don't judge ) and casual meet-ups. I live nearby and avoided it for years because of past experiences with rude staff and poor service. Lately, though, the new team has completely changed the vibe. The staff is kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. I especially want to shout out Jose, who I see there most nights -- he's calm under pressure, incredibly professional, and handles even the rudest customers with grace (and I say that as someone who's worked in the industry). I was surprised not to see him on busy Thursday/Friday nights, because employees like him are exactly why this place is gaining more regulars. Just wanted to pass along appreciation to the owner -- great staff truly makes all the difference. read more

Came in here for a well needed spirit. Service was rather quick and was very attentive. The bar and ambiance of the restaurant was modern yet elegant and hip. Although I didn't order any food, there was a variety of bites to keep you indulged. read more

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! read more

The Dakota Bar - The bartender Amanda was really sweet and cared alot your taste; she made drink that was so good! Ever come here please see her! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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

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

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My wife and I dropped in here on Friday night, I think it was around 10pm? November 1st. We stepped in the opened door and sat down at the bar. Within TWENTY SECONDS, we were greeted and had menus in our hands. Within FORTY SECONDS we had water poured, and WITHIN NINETY SECONDS the bartender had taken our drink orders. I went to the restroom, and when I got back both beverages were there. Whie enjoying our drinks, we noticed that the music was tasteful -- and also was at a tasteful volume. The lighting was good and tasteful as well. This is important for me, as I have sensitivity to loud sounds as well as bright lights. And I'm a music snob, so there are a lot of places I just can't hang out. The music at The Dakota Bar on Friday night was a pretty decent selection of 80s hits (The Police, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Cure, etc). I was finishing up my drink, while my wife was still halfway through hers, and I didn't even need to get the bartender's attention -- she was already paying attention, and asked me if I wanted another one (and I did). I asked for the check at the same time, and it came swiftly. This is the kind of service you used to be able to count on in a New York City bar. Sadly, it's a scarce rarity these days. We live about an hour away from this bar (just happened to be in the neighborhood that night), but we have earmarked this in our mental maps as a "Must Stop By" anytime we're on the Upper West Side from here on out. read more

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

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) read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I just moved to the area and have came to this bar tonight being 3 times . Each time I have had horrible service . My previous attempt the bartender was all over the place the same One from tonight . Only 3 people in bar and waited forever to get my check I almost walked out . Tonight I arrived ordered a drink from the bartender a female with black hair. I waited 20 mins and several times tried to get her attention . She continued to talk to a customer and I never received my drink. I left and will be the last time I will come to this bar. The service is horrible , drinks are mediocre, overpriced , and food is basic . Truly a disappointment the bartender should not be in customer service . read more

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! read more

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Amazing cocktails. The bar with busy and service a bit slow due to high volume of customers. However, all Drinks were served with professionalism and well prepared. The ambience it's nice for afternoon get together with friends. read more

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

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. read more

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The service was top tier!!! I came for an after work event and was offered the best hospitality! The servers and bartenders made sure every need was met and were so friendly!! Dayane was a great server read more

No stars!!! They lost my credit card!!! And it wasn't the only time this has happened! My friend and I had one glass of wine, and the service was great until DAYANE, our server, lost my card and refused to take any accountability! We even tipped her 20%, and she had the audacity to tell us to respect her even though she couldn't find my credit card. We gave her 2 cards to spilt the bill of 2 glasses of wine. When DAYANE came back, we noticed she or allegedly someone else charged everything on my card, but only returned my friend's card. We asked her where my card was, and she told us she'll be right back. As we waited, she and other staff members looked on the floor for any lost card. They couldn't find it. DAYANE came back to blame us and demanded we respect her. Remember, we gave her 20% tip!!! She also asked if we needed to drink more water because we expressed our dissatisfaction of losing my credit card. She was so vehemently rude and lacked any accountability. Only one staff member had the sense to resolve the situation and void the check. However, DAYANE never apologized, and the manager was conveniently out of town. She was so abrasive and mean. She didn't have to insult us or act this way especially since we gave her a 20% tip!!! If she had accepted accountability and say sorry, we would've been ok...it happens. But this experience was so absurd. I now have to cancel my credit card and replace it. She doesn't reallize or care that her mistake caused such an inconvenience. It's possible she gave my card to someone else. I'm so disappointed in this place. Awful service except for Josue! I appreciate Josue's understanding of resolving this, but DAYANE made this experience terrible. read more

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Everytime I come here it's horrible service. Doesn't care about its customer's experience. Also lost someone's card and didn't help them find it. read more

Currently sitting at a table waiting a total of 30 minutes for a draft beer and 4 other easy drinks in an empty bar. No idea if they forgot about our order, forgot how to make drinks, or forgot they were bartenders altogether. Edited out of further insult, had bring our own drinks from the back from service well. I must be mistaken, or stupid to think my server is supposed to bring me my drinks. The server finally appeared with our check, punctuating egregiously bad service with a full bill - and lost our card as well. Worst bartenders in the world read more

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

This establishment has so much potential! However, the horrible smell is a major dettarant! It smells like old fryer oil and the place has no ventilation. The bussers and barbacks do nothing but sit around, eat and play on their phones while the bartender is stuck doing it all. Maysa, the bartender on all nights I have been, has been awesome and super friendly. My coat still smells like this place read more

Big shout out to Brenda! She helped make my birthday the best day ever! Awesome drinks and excellent customer service! read more

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I've been a few times and it's always a lovely bar, but I was there on a first date tonight and the bartender (name started with an R?) was the embodiment of women helping women and creating a safe environment - when my date was in the bathroom she checked on me and told me she was watching out for me and if I ever felt unsafe or like I needed to leave to just order an angel shot - absolute queen and love knowing that I can safely go to this bar read more

Stopped in for a drink and to use the restroom on our way to a concert at the beacon theatre. A few beers on draft (all macros) with a handful of wines by the glass. I had a glass of Riesling which was $16. They had a restroom in the rear plus a restroom in the basement. The restroom on the main floor was spacious. read more

Worst pizza I've ever had. I would actually rate dominos better than this pizza. Was really looking forward to thin crust good nyc pizza...and if you are too, don't have this. Not only is the sauce awful, but the smell alone of the pizza was terrible. I wasn't even going to ask for a refund because that's how terrible I thought it was (if they gave me a credit I still would not go back) read more

The drinks and bartenders suck here - alongside the overpriced drinks. $19 for a cocktail and the bartenders complain for them not knowing how to even make a martini . This place needs a revamp asap read more

A comfortable neighborhood bar. The seating area is a good size with large windows overlooking the street. The cocktails are interesting and relatively reasonably priced. The food is average at best. The staff is attentive. read more

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

Came in late Saturday for a quick drink. Didn't stay long so keep that in mind while reading the review lol. Overall it was a pretty, spacious place with a good atmosphere. Because it's in a residential neighborhood, looks like people who go there are mostly regulars which is fine when looking for a quieter place to chat late at night. Service was great, our drinks were good. Would stop by again if in the area. read more

Ohhh.... woow where should I start... The old fashioned $15 it's completely a joke! You should remove it from the menu. Or Rename it to * OLD FASHION JOKE ! ICE TEA took for ever to come out. The avocado tost was tasteless. The pizza was all right. But that was all read more

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Oh boy. Avoid this spot at all costs. Food and drinks are so overpriced and flavorless. I ordered the espresso martini and it just tasted like bitter coffee mixed with vodka. I couldn't taste any coffee liqueur or simple syrup. In fact, I watched the bartender make it and he didn't use any! Why put a drink on the menu - if you don't know how to make it correctly? I spent $20 bucks on an espresso shot with vodka poured directly into it. I could've made that at home for free. The fries were disgusting and tasted like they had brought me what they had leftover from the bottom of the potato sack. Each individual fry was so tiny and it felt like I was eating crumbs. No flavor. No salt - nothing. Service was beyond subpar. No one would come over or regularly check on how we were. We had to hunt down someone anytime we needed ketchup, napkins, etc. I will never spend my hard earned money here again. Ambiance is pretty and chic - but what's it worth if the food and service are awful? read more

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It feels cool saying you were in The Dakota. Coming to this swanky bar may be the only way you even get to sniff that famous apartment building. Truthfully this place is pretty chill. Of course it's overpriced but most things around it are. The cocktails are top notch, artfully crafted. It seems much like many other Upper West Side bars. It may look kind of intimidating, but it's really just casual. Just don't look like a bum and you're good. It has an impressive list of cocktails. The best one is the Dark and Stormy. It's about $15 including tax, which isn't even close to how expensive the drinks can get. This is made with Goslings Black Seal rum and it's good shit. It's overpriced as expected. It seems they charge for the atmosphere. The food isn't as memorable. read more

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The Dakota Bar is a nice place, with good vibes all around. We came in on a rainy night (possibly the rainiest night ever in NYC!) and were immediately greeted and shown to a nice seat at the tables facing the bar. It was a good night to people watch on the upper west side, and we ate empanadas and fries and drank French 75s while we enjoyed the street scene. read more

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