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    The Mayfly

    4.3 (96 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Our server Bella was incredible. Everyone in the entire restaurant was happy and she was the only server. It's very noticeable how great she is at her job. Knowing the menu and being really attentive and super nice to everyone! Props to the kitchen for getting the food out hot. It was all great! We got the flatbread, burger, kale salad, truffle fries, nachos, and Benedict. Restaurant was also very clean, smelled nice, and was warm on this super snowy day.

    Burnt chicken tenders not crispy!!!
    Tywana J.

    I asked for crispy not burnt music was ehh late menu was trash just wings fries and tenders. Drinks average just a local bar depends on your crowd.

    Lakwan H.

    I was trying to get a late reservation into another restaurant nearby and they told me it was an hour wait. So I decided to see what was in the area. Around the corner was The Mayfly and it was relatively empty only with one party in there. My partner and I were seated immediately and was able to order as soon as we knew what we wanted. We tried their drinks as well as their food and it was very delicious. Although this wasn't our intended spot we were really able to enjoy our food and each other. Our waitress was attentive to us and very kind. I would definitely go back and would love to try their happy out and other dishes on the menu.

    Mayfly Wings
    Amanda D.

    This review is solely for their Happy Hour. Finding a good happy hour deal in the city doesn't seem like a daunting task but sometimes it can be! Came here for an after work happy hour with some friends and their menu had me once I saw espresso martini. The inside is cozy and a little small and there are bar tables alll along the middle of the restaurant. Their drink specials included a few speciality cocktails for $10 and then well drinks and beers (the basics). Outside of that they also offered happy hour food specials that came with a HH cocktail for $16. (Such a steal bc it's not just the bar snacks, it's like a full meal). The food was nothing spectacular, in fact I wasn't a fan of the dry rubbed wings I got but because I was hungry I ate It anyway. We got wings, flatbread and tacos. Our waitress was super nice and attentive -- loved her! Overall, i'd def return and have already added this spot to my running list of HH spots to visit.

    Rose water
    Jordan C.

    There are tons of great spots downtown, but I have never had such a fun brunch! The food is amazing, the drinks are crafty and delicious, and strong, I must go! I ordered the grilled cheese and the French toast, the grilled cheese was melted perfectly with bacon and tomato and a side of truffle fries, Yum! The French toast was seriously out of this world, light soft fluffy and delicious came with a side of preserves, whip cream and syrup so I tried all three! Then there was a drag bingo that was so much fun, I love the whole vibe.

    Cheese Fries
    Lauren L.

    The Mayfly is a great restaurant. The relaxed vibe of the restaurant is very comforting. The food is very good. I typically get the Kale salad, and it is incredible. Another great dish is the Cheese Fries. I ordered this as an appetizer, but it was so large it ended p being my meal! This is a great place. They even have trivia nights!

    Eggs Benedict
    Keyla P.

    Cozy and cute. Peach Bellini was the favorite drink. Truffle fries were very tasty. Eggs benny was also very good. Friend loved his grilled cheese.

    Kale Caesar Salad with chicken
    Donna U.

    The food was great. I tried their kale Caesar salad and asked for chicken to be added. The bowl was small so I thought I'd be hungry but it was the perfect size for lunch. They have these amazing crouton pieces that is almost like a dust so every bite has this nice croutony texture and flavor. My wife got the grilled cheese. She saved half for later because it was a little too greasy to finish in one serving. Flavor was great though.

    a bowl of french fries with a side of dips
    Navya J.

    Brunch here was so much fun! I went with 3 other friends, and it was a great place for a group brunch. They have bottomless mimosas but we also tried out some of their cocktails, which were really well made! The spicy tequila drink was my favorite. The food was delicious as well- don't forget to get truffle fries for the table! I really enjoyed the French toast since it was perfectly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. The truffle mac and cheese could have the cheese be slightly more melty but was still really good! - Navya J @nyconthetable

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    Friendly service and the drinks are good. It had a cozy atmosphere but was lively at the same time

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    Really enjoyed a brunch here with a friend recently. Service was friendly and the food was delicious, menu was a bit limited but cozy spot

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    We ordered the a few things off the menu and shared, everything was AMAZING! The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming! Highly recommended!

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    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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    Friedman's

    Friedman's

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

    Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

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    Zou Zou’s

    Zou Zou’s

    4.2
    (582 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

    Mixed feelings towards Zou Zou's. Having dined at most of Quality Group's restaurants, we had high…read morehopes for Zou Zou's and booked a table for dinner on Easter. Walking in, it's a stunning restaurant and on this night, not too crowded which made us wonder why they would seat us next to the servers station away from dozens of much nicer tables. Note that I booked through Open Table where I have Gold status which I thought meant you get a better table. Next fail, we wanted to start with a Mediterranean dip, but they only offer that if you go with a $39 tray with multiple dips. Not something a party of two would be able to east, so we skipped apps altogether. Sucks too, because several tables had it and it liked amazing, just too much for two. For dinner I had the Yemeni Au Police Kebab, Filet Mignon which was absolutely delicious. The peppercorn Hawaii really sweetened the meat's flavor. So high marks for the steak. My wife had two small dishes which she wasn't as thrilled with, Grilled Artichokes which were too dry for her liking and Manti, which she liked. Main takeaways. Very pricey, beautiful atmosphere (if you get a nice table) and maybe a place that's better for a group than a couple.

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    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    I almost missed it at first, it's a bit tucked away, but finding Lillie's feels like discovering a…read morehidden gem. The moment you step inside, you're transported to the Victorian era, with ornate details and charming décor that make the entire space feel like an experience in itself. We stopped in before a show without a reservation and, while the dining room was full, we were able to grab seats at the bar. Honestly, I think it worked out for the best--the bar felt more spacious than the table seating and had a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere for a Wednesday afternoon. The mocktails were as creative as they were delicious, and the cocktail menu offered plenty of tempting options as well. The bartenders were attentive, friendly, and impressively efficient, striking that perfect balance of great service without constantly interrupting your conversation. We shared the sliders and the summer salad, and both were generously portioned and perfect for splitting. Between the beautiful setting, excellent drinks, and seamless service, this is definitely a place I'll be returning to.

    Located near Theater District NYC. The perfect pre-broadway show dinner and drinks or if you're in…read moreTimes Square. Defiantly make a reservation for this one but you might get lucky to just walk in. Super stunning atmosphere and took amazing photos inside. Drinks where fabulous and a great wine selection. I would recommend their lobster ravioli and we shared their tuna tartar. Good idea to get to this place early as service was a bit slower. We waited 25 minuets for our second round of drinks and ultimately had to cancel them as we had our show to attend.

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