One of the best dinners I've had in years If you can get a reservation here, stop reading and just go. I'll warn you upfront: it took us a long time to find a date that worked. Worth every minute of the hunt. The space alone is worth the trip. Ten tables, built inside an old speakeasy, and without question the coolest room in New York City. The vibe is exclusive without being pretentious -- from the moment you walk in, every single person on staff greets you like they've been waiting for you specifically. The hostess looks like she walked off a Bond villain casting call, and she is absolutely magnificent. Drinks first: I had the olive oil old-fashioned and ordered a second one because I couldn't help myself. My wife had the bread and butter martini. Both are exactly what you want from a cocktail -- interesting without trying too hard. The meal opened with an amuse bouche: two artisanal pickles, one full-sour, one half-sour, each finished differently. They had no business being that good. Perfect tone-setter. For apps, get three things -- two of which you'll have to ask for: The potato croquettes are on the menu and mentioned in every review for a reason. Caviar on top, taste exactly like sour cream and onion chips. Get them. The rippers are off-menu. Ask. They're tiny cocktail-sized hot dogs on potato rolls, a nod to Rutt's Hut in New Jersey. My wife grew up on those, and these held up. The hamachi crudo is also off-menu -- apparently heading to the official menu soon. Chicken liver mousse, caviar. I'd order it every single time. For a mid-course, we had the lobster scampi pasta. We finished every bite and poured the remaining sauce directly into our mouths. I'm not embarrassed about it. Mains: the cheesesteak is deceptively spicy -- loaded with hot cherry peppers that sneak up on you. Great bread, great meat, genuinely delicious. We also ordered the $375 Wagyu strip for two. The waiter sold me on it, and honestly I let him. Citrus-fed cows from some special farm -- I can't tell you whether any steak is worth $375 on principle, but this was one of the best I've ever had, and I don't regret it for a second. Sides: mashed potatoes and the corn pot pie. Both rich, both excellent. Dessert: banana trifle situation that reminded me of Magnolia, and a lemon sorbet palate cleanser. Both were comped because it was our anniversary. It's a little absurd that a complimentary dessert feels significant after dropping $375 on a steak, but it does -- because it's just a thoughtful move, and this place is full of them. Five stars. No hesitation. This was one of my favorite dinners in recent memory, and I'm already trying to figure out when we can go back. read more

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Had a fantastic dinner at The Eighty Six recently. This is a hard reservation to get, so my party showed up about 30 minutes before opening and were able to get seated as a walk in. The staff were fabulous. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant has a very elevated and swanky feel. Kudos to the interior decorator on this team. The food was quite delicious, though I will admit we didn't have any unique cuts of meat. The stars of the meal were the croquettes appetizer and the banana pudding dessert. The cheesesteak was really juicy with a touch of spice. I will definitely be returning sometime soon for another great meal! read more

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The Eighty Six lives up to the hype, mostly. Tucked into 86 Bedford in the former Chumley's space, the Art Deco room is stunning: warm, intimate, and dripping in old New York glamour. Service matched the setting, attentive and polished without ever feeling stuffy. Now, the food. The caviar croquettes? Stop what you're doing and order them immediately. Crispy, layered, topped with crème fraîche and caviar, they were the clear highlight of the night and honestly some of the best bites I've had in recent memory. The Philly sliders were equally outstanding: warm, gooey cheese, perfectly caramelized onions, sesame-seeded bun. Simple in concept, flawless in execution. And the compressed pineapple for dessert was a genuine showstopper, light, bright, and beautifully presented on ice with edible flowers. The Caesar was solid, well-dressed with generous parmesan and good croutons, but the warm olives hiding in there threw off the whole vibe. Small thing, but notable. The tuna tartare looked beautiful on that vintage china and was technically fine, but bland. For a room with this much personality, the flavor didn't quite keep up. Four stars because the highs are genuinely high and the room alone is worth the reservation scramble. Just make sure you get the croquettes. Non-negotiable.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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I know this place is a hard restaurant to get into but there is a surprising thing about this restaurant that makes us want to go back again and it's not just the incredible food! Day 1: waited on line and they came out took numbers so were not waiting hours. Even though we were prepared to it was super nice of them. And the guy who took our number was super cool. PS did not get in that day. Day 2: looked at DoorDash and hit food lottery and got reservation at bar. We were sooooo grateful. When showed up the guy who put us on waitlist remembered us from a day ago and fast forward the bartender Sean gave us the best service. He made our night. At the end when leaving the person at exit was so cool too. The food was insanely good and worth the hype for sure. I closed my eyes as eat the steak and corn pot pie was in my dreams! But the staff made the night. They treated us like family owned steak house! The joy and customer service at such a popular restaurant was 30/10! Not stuffy at all. So go for the food stay for the people! read more

The Eighty Six, was ridiculously fun with some great bites. Not as scene-y as its sister restaurant, The Corner Store, but just as memorable and difficult to get in LOL. Cocktails were interesting like a bread and butter martini or olive oil old fashioned. And everyone on staff makes you feel like someone special. I wanna go back already Favorite bites: - lobster spaghetti alla scampi - croquettes with French onion cream and osetra - au jus braised mushrooms - compressed pineapple - banana pudding trifle read more

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This is my second review of this spot because it's honestly just so so good! It's so cozy and feels like you're on the Orient Express , transported into the dreamiest location. Pure perfection. Even though it feels so exclusive, the staff make you feel like you are part of their family. So helpful, from the second you step inside. The Olive Oil Old Fashioned was still my favorite drink even though the Last Word was spectacular as well. Our friends agreed that the Dirty Martini was the best they've had. We fasted all day just to be able to eat a little bite of most of the menu items. I've been dreaming about the corn and the steak and it was just as good as I remembered. 100/10 for every aspect of this experience. Kudos to Claude our server.....just amazing. read more

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Food is Phenomenal like amazing everything was unbelievable! The service was incredible my waiter was legit the best ever! The ambiance is like no other in the city there's so much history and the waiters are very very knowledgeable and explain everything to you! It was truly an amazing experience. read more

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Very good food but felt a bit high for the price (compared to Corner Store), romantic/cool ambiance and attentive service. We started with the Japanese esbeche which was very delicious and the lobster spaghetti. Then I got the filet mignon which was cooked very well. The smoked dirty martini was absolutely fantastic and a must have to get. We were very full at that point so didn't get dessert. I would recommend checking it out if you can get a reservation! read more

So where do I begin?! I thought that The Eighty Six was going to be one and done for me (been there, done that), but I was so wrong. The Eighty Six is almost perfect. The room is beautiful, the cocktails are great and food is amazingly delicious. The truly defining aspect of The Eighty Six is the incredible service. It was a wonderful experience and we will be back. read more

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Absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I don't think there is a better restaurant in the city. From the green door opening to stepping inside the swanky yet chic decor was fabulous. The whole place is a vibe with an excellent crowd. The history behind the establishment alone was pretty wild. The service was Beyond and we thank Leigh so much for everything, she is such a delight. The martinis were flowing through the night and I recommend all of them. The pickles In the beginning are a great digestive. We are still thinking about the shrimp as well as the lobster pasta. The caviar churros are a must order. Honestly the entire menu is a must order. This brand simply understands the perfection execution of hospitality. read more

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I wore my good-luck Manolos, the caramel suede BB 105s, because hope, like suede, doesn't age well in humidity. Welford and I met at The Creek Club. He said his grandmother had "a little place on the South Fork" and that his parents got him a Tribeca loft after Williams, which in my naïveté I took as the greenest flag since St. Patrick invented the color. Let's call it what it was: generational fraud in an outlet Cucinelli vest. The Eighty Six invite should have been my warning. Hard res, glossy crowd. But old money doesn't dine where ambition queues. I heard "Creek Club" and assumed member, not guest of a guest whose grandfather actually earned the money. The nerve of the bourgeoisie. Rookie fumble. The food was perfect in that "I'm paying for the lighting but pretending it's the truffle oil" kind of way. The bluefin and Osetra combo was cold silk, the wagyu sliders were small enough to make my freshman year eating disorder, I mean conscious consumption, proud, and the spicy tuna crispy rice was engineered for people who still call it "crispy rice" and not "that crunchy tuna thing." Then Welford mentioned that after Grandma sold the house they "just stopped going out east," and I had what can only be described as a revelation. Not divine, just financial. I realized I was on a date with a liquidity event that never cleared. I ordered another martini to celebrate my restraint in not hurling my amuse-bouche across the table. The food was so good I briefly considered checking whether his Tribeca loft was at least on a cobblestoned street, maybe Walker or Franklin, something with resale potential. Then the rain outside parted like divine clearance to flee. I claimed an "emergency," which is what I now call realizing a man's net worth is mostly in deferred parental goodwill, and ordered an Uber Black SUV. Reilly had texted about some cute guys at The Marlton, one apparently wearing an early FP Journe, and that felt like fate, or at least time yeild. The second martini hit just as the car pulled up, and I left Welford mid-sentence, explaining beta like it was his personality. The Eighty Six: five out of five for food and the kind of lighting that flatters even the undercapitalized. Martini check, crisp, proper glass temp, slightly too wet but forgivable given the ice ratio. Welford: negative one out of five for fraud. No one wants to be Ruth Madoff. If he ever actually makes partner, maybe Sagaponack. If not, I'll be at The Marlton, drinking a real martini and pretending I never believed in Welford's little place on the South Fork. read more

This restaurant is one of the best in NYC Everything is outstanding, the food the staff & the ambiance Actually it's amazing! read more

The Eighty Six, a relatively new restaurant (opened five months ago) by the same group behind The Corner Store blew away expectations! I snagged a 4:30 reservation on DoorDash where tables are reportedly dropped daily (not sure if at a specific time) and they also allow for walk-ins at the bar. The restaurant has an unassuming entrance in Bedford st and you're welcomed into a small entry room for check-in. The staff were all so welcoming, charismatic and engaging, introducing all of them and chit-chatting, getting to know us and was one of the most personalized dining experiences I've had with the team - shoutout to Don and Claude! The dining area has mild-moderately lit lighting and decor giving off Great Gatsby-McKittrick Hotel vibes with plush, comfortable booths and chairs. Claude was so helpful in providing recommendations and portions and all of his delivered. For drinks they have diverse options and cocktails ranging from classics to their own takes - I went an olive oil old fashioned that was spectacular. They have extensive wine options and by the glass. For food, we started off with complimentary pickles seasoned and one with wasabi, which was a refreshing, stimulating starter. We then got the potato croquettes topped off with caviar and filled with cheese - so delicious and the ingredients complimented and contrasted each other great. Next we got the Japanese madai, gentler on the palate but fresh and delicious sashimi well-prepared. For entree we got the porterhouse for two with green beans and corn pot pie as sides. The porterhouse was fantastic, cooked perfectly to medium rare as requested and just a ton of flavor with nice char and paired with their preferred sauce. The corn pot pie is a must-get and was an explosion of flavor with each bite - creamy, rich, and strong flavors. The green beans had nuts which offered a nice texture contrast and was a gentler dish to round out the steak. We got a glass of red each - Barda and Chianti - that went great with the porterhouse. For dessert we got the strawberry cheesecake that is truly one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had - such strong, sweet, rich flavor and a thicker-than-usual crust which I really appreciated and the strawberries were all fresh. Overall a fantastic meal and well-worth the visit, will definitely return and recommend for any kind of visit - casual dinner, date, birthday, anniversary! read more

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Finally made and yeah it's worth the hype even if you have to grab a 4:30 reservation Cool old school West Village vibe in a historic building and the menu does a solid job remixing classics. Caesar salad was one of the best I've had and all the pastas were great especially the caviar one Cheesesteak was interesting more like a French dip situation but I was into it Best dish was easily the creamed corn soufflé. Sides were fine nothing crazy and desserts were solid Overall great spot for a special occasion just plan ahead or be ready to go early read more

Absolutely phenomenal. Not enough words. A piece of heaven in NYC. Every detail is handled with perfection. read more

The Eighty Six - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Definitely worth the hype . Jermaine the meitre dei is great I think Claire is her name the booker is great sean the bartender and Chris the manager all come by and check on you. I had pickles, Waldorf 86 salad , corn potpie and steak , lemon sorbet and banana pudding. Potpie very original. Price is reasonable on 8th time there I finally got in . read more

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This is by far one of the hardest reservations to get into. But man worth the wait! Some of the best service I've ever experienced in my life! The service practically do everything. They give you a full fruit cart for your water, and some of the most impressive dining experience I've ever had! The food is parted on some of the best food I've ever had. Everything was just outstanding and excellent. There's no other words other than excellence. The vibe here, the ambience, it's so sexy. It's so unique. It's one of my favorite restaurants in New York City right now. read more