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    The Portrait Bar

    4.0 (65 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Kolkata, India cocktail
    Aditya S.

    The Portrait Bar is a cocktail lounge inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel next to Cafe Carmellini. It is decorated with an array of small portraits lining the walls with couches and armchairs crammed together in a dimly lit drawing room. The place is a lot louder than I expected. The service is refined. The menu features whimsical travel-inspired cocktails with little connection to the places they are named after. The Kolkata, India drink piqued my interest because my family is from there but the drink was a weird attempt at making a mango lassi into a cocktail. It tasted like a piña colada. The dry aged burger was very tasty. The patty was cooked and seasoned well and the cheddar cheese added a salty umami flavor to the bite.

    Carly C.

    Great spot for a late night drink with cozy,cool vibes. I got the white cosmo mocktail and it was the best mocktail I think I've ever had!! It was made to perfection. I am glad I tried some of the food- the burger, French onion dip, fries and tuna tartare but when I go back I would opt for drinks and fries and just enjoy the atmosphere and the company. I liked that most of the seats were couches, but keep in mind it's more or a lounge than a bar depending where you are sat. Service was great!

    Jackie H.

    The vibes are immaculate. The menu is well intentioned but the location names of the cocktails do not really correspond to the ingredients. For example, peppercorn in the Cebu Phillipines drink and star anise in the Japanese drink is odd and not accurate. The best one was the Elmhurst. The bites are better. The tuna tatar and foie gras (mousse with strawberry) was great. Free popcorn with everything seasoning was a nice touch.

    Jenny Z.

    I wouldn't say the drinks are my absolute favorite (they are all on the stronger and heavier side, even the cebu cocktail which is clarified), but the vibes and ambiance were absolutely fantastic. Not too loud, comfortable space, easy to hear people -- you'd be surprised that this could be hard to come by in nyc. But the absolute star of the show was the burger!! Actually one of the best burgers O ever had. The bread was so soft and crispy, and the meat was extremely juicy and tender. And the side of the fresh pickle was chefs kiss. Service was also super friendly! They gave us lots of refills of the complimentary popcorn, which was the perfect snack to accompany our drinks.

    Burger
    Nicole K.

    Really awesome place. Delicious food & cocktails, amazing vibes, great service. One of my new favorite spots

    Mike Z.

    Delicious drinks! The bar has two floors and therefore a lot of room. We went to the upstairs area which was much quieter. Cocktails of the bar are named after places around the World, and tasted great! Service was also strong across the night too.

    Mapo district,bartender was making a lot of this so had to get one
    angela l.

    Loved the place and the hotel that it's at.Drinks were all good and appreciate Connor's drink making skillsExcellent service.You must have reservations because saw some people being turned away.

    Tuna tartare
    Scott S.

    Came here for Amex week with my friend. We got seated very promptly and the main waiter who walked us to our table and took our order was great. The bar is super classy looking and the Amex Appleton was good. But the person who brought the cocktail to the table sprayed it while it was by the table and the whole thing went directly into my face and some into my eyes. That's a huge no no and for a nice place like this they should know how the air blows in the room and be cognizant of it when spraying the drink. The fried oysters that came out next were pretty tasteless in my opinion no real flavor profile what so ever. The tuna tartare tacos on the other hand tasted great. Overall it was a nice play to hang in if my eye wasn't stinging.

    Jess R.

    Oh how I cannot wait for the next time I can enjoy The Portrait Bar. The cocktail menu is unique yet approachable. The team, especially Aaron is so hospitable, have a question, they can answer, need a recommendation, they have two. I will say, make a reservation even for the bar, you are not about to stroll up in there and grab a seat without a wait. I ordered the burger and was not disappointed. The French onion dip was great too and the popcorn was a fun addition. If you can check it out, I highly recommend you do!

    Almira F.

    I've gone here a few times and have sat in various parts of the establishment from the main room , bar and this last time on the 2nd floor , all of which is amazing and just really depends on what you're in the mood for . The main room is my favorite mostly because of larger space ( compared to the 2nd floor - perfect if you're looking for a More intimate setting , more quiet) , decor and proximity to the bar . I also enjoy sitting at the bar to watch the mixologist concoct amazing cocktails . The menu was well thought of and executed . The popcorn served is divine , can't get enough of that everything bagel seasoning ! While this time around , I came for a nightcap , I must say I was a bit surprised there was availability , I've gone here for small bites which I recall correctly as it's been months ago were good but as they're small bites , it doesn't replace a meal . Afterall this is a cocktail bar , one that I will always come back to . Service from the hosts , mixologists and staff have always been friendly, attentive and efficient which nowadays is hard to find ( especially in nyc ).

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    Daniel A.

    Oh my. Where should I start. As soon as I walked in - I was greeted by name (even though it's only my second time here!). Sitting at the bar was amazing! Beth (I believe) is a great bartender and her cocktails are top notch. Well balanced, nothing extra - so perfect! Food was great too and atmosphere was fantastic! Manager was checking how we doing during visit. Overall one of the best experiences I've had for a while. Thank you

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    Lauren M.

    Ambience: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Good: 4/5 The Portrait Bar is located inside the Fifth Avenue hotel. It is an upscale pricey bar. I had a reservation to sit at the bar. The bar does not have many seats. The drink menu is interesting. I had the Cebu Island on the recommendation of the bartender. I had the French onion dip which was pretty good. There's not a whole lot of vegetarian or vegan food options here. They serve popcorn with clarified butter free of charge which I enjoyed. The bartender was good. The rest of the staff seemed disorganized. I would come back to try another kind of drink. While this is not my favorite bar on 28th street (Little Ned is my favorite), this one isn't bad. I highly recommend a reservation as every table and bar seat was filled early on in the evening. Access to the bar and restrooms are ADA accessible.

    Popcorn is so good! And the drinks were VERY well done
    Carrie M.

    The Portrait Bar. An experience. One of the best bars I've ever enjoyed, comparable to the feeling I got when I visited Hemingways in Paris. It's that good. Get some of that popcorn they offer, it's amazing. And then just sit back and enjoy the vibe.

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