The Tortoise & Hare is a great Irish bar in the neighborhood. The bartenders are friendly and willing to have a chat and joke. I enjoy coming on Thursdays for trivia and Fridays for musical bingo. I feel like it's not super well advertised, but their instagram also commonly talks about seasonal dishes on the menu for a limited time, which keeps things interesting. This place is great if you want a neighborhood bar feel with above average neighborhood bar food. read more

A chill and nice place for brunch. Staff is friendly and nice and service is efficient. The menu is short and offered different classic brunch options. We chose the eggs Benedict and the fried chicken sandwich. Perfect portions, a great place for Brunch, I totally recommend it read more

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I brought the family here for brunch on St. Patrick's Day weekend. It was Sunday and they were packed, of course. We've never had any issues with service or with the food before but this visit wasn't the best. We grabbed a table and the server came by and took our drink orders. It took a long time to get our drinks but we had to chalk that up to just about how may people were dining in. They were pretty much fully booked which was especially concerning because they only had one server and one busser working for the entire restaurant. T&H are pretty popular so I would think that of all the weekends, St. Paddy's would be the one where they would have at least one extra employee working. Our drinks were dropped off and we had to wait to place our food orders. After ordering the food, we waited for a very long time. It was kind of crazy because we were the only new table that walked in and ordered at the time we ordered. Everyone else had been there for some time. When the food finally got to the table, some of it was warm, some not so much. Our curry fries arrived last and you could tell by the state of the curry and how it was congealed, that it had been sitting and forgotten about, likely plated ahead of everything else. The food, itself, was nothing to gawk at. In my opinion, not all the prices reflected the quality or serving size of some of the dishes, but we ARE living in what seems to be a bit of a recession and inflation is wacko right now. Grub Rundown: French Toast w/Tendies - we ordered this for my kiddo. It's actually an appetizer and it was the perfect size. The chicken was breaded and fried a little hard so my kiddo had a hard time eating the meat but we took of the outside and she was OK with that. Toastie - hubbies had this dish and he liked it. It's basically a grilled ham & cheese. His only complaint was that they put raw onion and tomato on it and he would have preferred sautéed onions because the cold stuff didn't really fit for him. It was served with a hash brown and cabbage & tomato slaw/salad on the side. Bangers & Mash - my son opted for this dish and he and I split it. The serving size was quite small in regards to the mash. They gave three decent sized sausages with sautéed onions, which tasted really good, but not that much mash underneath. The dish was also not very warm. Avocado Toast - I ordered this to split with my son. Again, the serving size did not fit the price and it was kind of meh. I added lox and an egg that was sunny side up when I asked for over easy, was intrigued by the addition of the ricotta but didn't even notice it. It was also served with the hash brown and cabbage & tomato sides. Curry Fries w/Pulled Chicken - we ordered this for the table and as I said before, it arrived congealed and cold. It came some time after we received our mains so I assume it was forgotten. We didn't ask for it to be done over because we frankly did not want to wait any longer and my Little was already nearing a tantrum by the time the food did make it to us. We haven't dined here in a long time and I'll give them a pass on a super busy weekend, but when a restaurant is bustling, waiting for your food is one thing; despite any delay, the food that you're paying for and you've waiting for should be warm and appetizing. read more

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Great place for a gathering with friends. Service was quick and super efficient. Food was pretty good, and it was a good amount of food. Enjoyed my time and would go back with friends. read more

Great atmosphere. Food is excellent. Owner and staff are friendly and efficient. Kitchen delivers food that satisfies your palate. Parking is along Broadway, but side streets also offer parking opportunities. Want a great wheat beer, try UFO. read more

Great food with a good range of options available to covet most tastes. Staff were attentive and very welcoming ambiance overall. Plenty of beer options (including non-alcoholic options) too. Handy location for the park and close to the subway as well read more

Food is always good. Staff Is friendly. I like the brunch the best, but the happy hour deals are nice too. And now I know they have trivia nights every Thursday, so will definitely check that out. read more

Tortoise and Hare was a nice surprise ! It's located directly across from Van Cortlandt Park. I came spontaneously and made it right on time for happy hour. I ordered the beyond burger, which I recommend. It's potato based with lots of really great Indian spices. The guac and chips were also great. You can't beat a homemade tortilla chip! Overall, very cool bar! read more

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This is my second time coming here. Sad I didn't upload my first review. The first time was an excellent time server was so friendly and made us an amazing cocktail. The food was so yummy Ans their happy hour was actually pretty sweet deal. I been To other happy hours and drinks were sloppy. I definitely came back her the other day and had to get the same cocktail the service was still amazing and food was delicious. Very reasonable prices. I'll definitely visit Again. The drink I like to get is called Bulleit Train To Rye read more

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Tortoise & Hare made up for my prior "not so good" visit here... This visit was a success! As soon as we walked in, we were allowed to sit wherever we wanted, so of course I went for the booth. Right away, we were given water and brought physical menus. I was a little concerned trying anything that could be considered risky, due to my past experience here (when I got bland food). So I decided to play it safe and went for finger foods-- I mean can they really mess that up? My boyfriend got steak tacos, which were really good. My brother enjoyed his Korean barbecue wings. One star lost because the server could have been more attentive. However, I plan on returning and trying new items on the menu. read more

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Small neighborhood pub with super friendly staff and a solid beer selection. Will definitely be back.

This place is a quality restaurant disguised as a bar -- the food is very high quality, though you'll pay up for it. There are plenty of seats around the bar as well as tables -- good for groups up to 4. The service was great, vert prompt and courteous. French Onion Soup Dumplings: These are a frequent highlight among fellow Yelpers -- for good reason. You get 6 little dough balls filled with french onion soup and topped with a ton of cheese and chive shavings. I havent seen a menu item similar to these (besides more traditional soup dumplings). These certainly lived up to the hype, and I would recommend them. BBQ Benedict: Savory and sweet pulled pork sitting atop english muffin slices and topped with perfectly poached eggs. They're served with a hash brown (cut into two pieces) and a raw cabbage salad. While very tasty, would recommend to add another hash brown to the dish -- one is simply not enough especially given the amount of free-flowing yolk and bbq sauce. Value: 3/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 read more

Came to the area to buy an elusive best carrot cake in all of NYC next door and the name of this spot caught my attention, so did some research and it looks like everyone 's must go to here were the French onion soup dumplings... A handsome young man from Galway took my order and thus started my new obsession! Space reminds me of every mom and pop pub I had the pleasure of having a good crack at when I lived in Northern Ireland. Dark wood and high boy tables and chairs and some regular tables/seats as well it was really cozy, inviting and clean with all of the safe protocols set in place to combat Covid. This app is not a typical Asian dumpling. The outer shell\skin is more thicker and robust in texture but it totally is needed for the hot amazing French onion soup that is encased within it. Plus topped with an abundance of gooey hot melted cheese, who can say no to this convo. I look forward to coming back and actually having a sit-down dinner with a nice pint of Guinness soon. #eatlocal #supportlocal read more

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Consistently excellent food, service, and atmosphere. As good or better than comparable Manhattan establishments. Not the cheapest but you are paying for quality Sometimes I've gone just for the food.. A privilege to have a place this good within walking distance. read more

This is the second time I stopped by here. The Tortoise & Hare is the meeting point for the Warriors Ultra Run from the Bronx to Coney Island. Every year, the bar stays open extra long, so runners can meet up and sit down before running 28 miles. Most of the participants probably will only have their tab water and won't buy anything- but the bar is really supportive and friendly and amazing. This is the kind of neighborhood bar, you'd want to have in your area. (Aside from water, they obviously offer beer and have a kitchen!) read more

Awesome pub, with good food and exceptional bartenders. PLUS and this is a big +, Lloyd's Carrot Cake is right beside them - total Bronx gem! read more

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Had This Place Booked Marked For A While. Came By With My Friends For Lunch. Cool Happy Hour. Irish Pub Vibes. The Food Is Really Good. Flavorful & Filling. The Mac Is Really Good. Attentive Service. I Would Come Back. read more

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The French onion dumplings were amazing. The dish was drenched in melty cheese and I cannot wait the come back here. The service was prompt and excellent. There's a minimum $20 spend on credit card. We had a group of 16 outside and the restaurant accommodated us wonderfully. The food and the checks came out quickly. Can't wait to come here again! read more

I've visited this place on many occasions and it's one of my favorite bar restaurants in the entire city. The atmosphere is great, the staff are a joy and the food is phenomenal. The drinks are excellent and the prices are fair. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. read more

Sometimes you find yourself in a borough you are not that familiar with while exploring and due to hunger you run into a really cool restaurant. That's the Tortoise & Hare. I ended up here after walking Van Cortlandt park (right across) and wanting soup on a cold day. French onion soup dumplings? I had to try it. Also had the beet burger that was pretty delicious and loaded with guac. It was all tasty and I'm not even into beets. We ordered Irish coffees as well with Jameson. They hit the spot and were a treat with whipped cream on top. The ambiance here is great, filled with statues and posters of Guinness ads and you guessed it! Tortoises and Hares! There was a sign I loved as a fellow turtle lover that said "Turtle lovers parking only" and another welcoming sign of literally "welcome to the Bronx." Tip: If you love Guinness like myself, try their Gingerbread Spiced Stout. It tastes like Christmas. So good! Our waitress was nice asking how everything was and I asked for another beer but she misunderstood. I took it as a sign that I should not ruin a good thing. :) read more

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My friends and I had a small gathering to celebrate one of our dear friends birthday. All of the tables were spread out, and the restaurant followed all COVID safety procedures. I felt very safe which is crucial during these times. We all opted for the unlimited brunch, the mimosas were delicious, but the vegetarian Beet Burger was the star of the brunch. I'm not vegetarian, but my friend who is had to ask the waiter three times to confirm that the burger was indeed meatless, it was that good! Ha. Btw the best carrot cake in all NYC is next door, make sure to get a slice before going home. read more

Tortoise & Hare - Brunch Beet burger $16. I must say this is one of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had. - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great service! Went for brunch on a Saturday for my son's 21st birthday. The meal was really good , no complaints. Drinks was excellent! They have also have a $25 bottomless drinks to add on for the brunch menu. read more

Amazing food staff and drinks! Samantha is very sweet Definitely one of my new go to spots read more

Decided to stop here on a whim and couldn't be more pleased! The staff are very friendly and helpful, loads of food and drink options, as well as indoor/outdoor seating. We decided to sit outside, under there makeshift hut and it was beautiful. Our server was so tentative and the drinks! What a refreshing delight! Strongly recommend, either the cucumber Marg or the cucumber Moscow mule! The guacamole we got in medium heat and we can teal right away that it was made fresh for us, as well as the chips! There bathrooms are so clean, as well as the rest of the restaurant. The parking is crazy... as it is street parking. If you are ever in the lower part of the Bronx (Riverdale) check this place out! You won't be disappointed :) read more

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This is a great gastropub. Interesting menu with vegetarian options, including a vegan masala burger. Great beer selection. Amazing staff who really care about what they do. It definitely shows and adds to the nice, laid back vibe. I highly recommend. read more

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I was upset one day and really needed mac and cheese and this place delivered. Well I don't know if they actually deliver. They probably do. It was also close to my friend's house where I could rant to her without bothering the S.O. I got a burger, fries, mac n cheese, and a cocktail. I got the comfort food I desperately/therapeutically needed. And it was great in "curing" my depression. Everything also tasted fantastic. read more

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Super convenient since I live down the street. Fun atmosphere and connection to Van Cortlandt Park. The food is good, but pretty bland. Burgers could use some sauce or something. read more

Tortoise & Hare - The Tortoise and Hare statue across the street - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

Awesome, good taste and healthy recipes. Store is clean and condusive, Customer service is unique. Location is nearby the train station

I love this place! The food is awesome and so is the staff. I am obsessed with their shrimp tacos - likely the best I've ever had and the reason I've come back 3 times already and ordered the same thing. The mac and cheese is delicious - super creamy and cheesy, and so are the wings for which they have several special rubs/flavors. I'm a big fan of their cocktails as well, the cucumber lime moscow mule in particular which is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. The service is always prompt, whether dining in or for delivery. You see what I'm getting at? You really can't go wrong with this place and I highly recommend them. read more

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Came here coincidentally on St. Pattys day my bf and I were looking for a place to grab a burger after grabbing a carrot cake for my pops. Best place ever the food was delicious and out waitress was super nice. read more

This place was awesome. I came in for lunch to celebrate my oldest daughter high school graduation day (singing"Ce-le-brate good times, come on, let's celebrate") lol my baby did it at 17, with some health challenges and I'm over the moon. Anyway back to my review, the service and food was great. We were the first to arrive, and we decided to sit at a table that was good for our party size. Our server who was awesome by the way, brought us some water and told us about how the dumplings appetizer would be a great starter. We decided on two choices, spinach and Artichoke, and jalapeno. They both were a hit, but the spinach and artichoke was everyone favorites. We got wings, shrimp skewers, meatballs, buffalo mac and cheese, shrimp tacos, and fries (regular and sweet potato.) When I tell you that everything was good, I mean everything was good. My daughter was so happy for the good times and great food. I was so happy that it was in my neighborhood and not far from our home. They have a great Brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays and I would recommend their Happy Hour, by that time I would say leave the kiddies home. Anyway this is a great spot all around. F.Y.I., if you want a lil sweet treat, stop by Lyolds carrot cake and take a slice to go. read more

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The food and service were incredible. We ordered and shared a few of the following things: wings, guacamole and chips, veggie burger, and Mac and cheese. The guacamole was not only amazing but the chips are something I've never had before. The chips were seasoned to perfection. The mac and cheese was out of this world and can't think of a place I've had better. As for the service, just like the food great. The people who waited on us were professional and fast. It's a great place for a meet up with friends or a first date. read more

ANA. Holy heck. Ana is amazing. Anthony was bar tending. the best Saturday I could hope for coming back to the City. They made sure we were taken care of. Eggs Benedict was incredible. Mimosas were flowing. If you want the best Brunch this is your place!!! read more

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Food is OK, However, service is a hit or miss depending on the mood of the bartender. I prefer consistency.

Dog ignorant service. The food here is pretty good, but the service is so rude that I would never return. We were waiting over thirty minutes for two starters. When I asked the server where they were, she took offense and shouted that "there are other customers ahead of me." Lady, I could care less. That is 100% your problem, not mine. It's not my problem that your kitchen can't keep up with orders for a place that's less than 30% full. I don't expect to be barked at when making a basic enquiry about my order. There's ton's of places in Riverdale where you can spend your money and be treated with the basic level of respect. Go there - and avoid this place until they get better staff. read more

This is a great place, it's like being in your living room and chilling with your family and friends. Food and drinks are good. Love this place. read more

Came here with the family tonight. The food was really great, the service was equally as excellent. My kids loved it. For sure this will be my new regular place to go. read more

I've been coming here for years but I am just now finally writing a review. Given that this is based off a cold February night during covid 2021 but the service was fantastic as always!!! Food was amazing. We had the meatballs with garlic bread, curry fries, chicken nachos. The nachos were not packed like Mexican nachos but the meatballs and curry fries are TO DIE FOR!!! Hot toddies and mulled wine were fabulous (try their other cocktails on the menu. You won't regret it!). I forget the name of our server but she's always such a doll and a pleasure to chat with and of course can't forget about the manager/owner, the Adam Corolla twin lol. The NICEST KINDEST bar manager in all of the Bronx. read more

Tortoise & Hare - Nachos (meh), chicken curry fries (absolute favorite), the toasty garlic bread, meatball in tomato sauce w shaved parm on top was delicious! - Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Very laid back vibe with cheap drinks & good wings. We came on a game night, and it wasn't packed at all.

Came here twice in the summer. Once in the evening. Once for brunch on a Saturday. Wasn't too crowded. Really terrific service both times from different servers. Menu was done well for a brunch with a $20 all you can drink option. Didn't love the eggs Benedict. Was a bit bland - unsalted. The wings were exceptional though. Prices were fair. Ambiance was above par especially for this area. Side note: I used to come by for the previous bar that used to be in this spot. It's nothing like it. This new management, menu, and look is really a delight to this VC Park neighborhood. read more

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