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    4.4 (108 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Divey
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mimosa  Freshly Baked Macaroni and Cheese Bronx Burger BBQ eggs Benedict
    Clèm B.

    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

    Full and feisty
    Amanda G.

    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.

    Happy hour margarita
    Xenia M.

    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!

    Bulleit Train To Rye
    Abbey R.

    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

    Shantelle C.

    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.

    The cheese pull on this French onion soup dumpling...
    Jenn S.

    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

    Beet Burger & French onion with dumplings!
    Sandra Lorena V.

    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. :)

    The pub.
    Kay R.

    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!

    Brunch Beet burger $16. I must say this is one of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had.
    Jalitza G.

    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.

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    2 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

    Everything you need for a first-rate pub grub experience can be found through these doors. Your first time here will NOT be your last.

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    4 years ago

    Really good food and awesome service. I highly recommend you pull up to the bar and try the food espy the wings and burgers.

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    Love love it here!!! Try the garlic parm wings with sweet potatoes fries. I love the energy! Great hosts and energy!

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    Good boys who can work drinks, these are some bartenders who put the effort in. Coming back soon!

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    Ask the Community - Tortoise & Hare

    Is there any vegetarian options here?

    Yes there is veggie burger is great , avocado toast , ect waffle fries are yum and Mac and cheese! Also the staff is awesome the will make it work for you. My husband and I… 

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    We were in the area and just went in because Mexican for dinner sounded good. Once inside, I saw…read morethe Michelin sign and slowly realized as I looked around the restaurant that this was not a casual Tex-Mex kind of place. By then the hostess had already seated us and I was immersed in the excellent service and the delicious aromas from the open kitchen. My husband lived in Mexico City for a time and he said this was some of the best Mexican food he'd had. The corn vermouth was delicious and I'd never heard of sotol so tried it in a paloma, which was great. Definitely will go back again, but only once my wallet has recovered.

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    4.3
    (190 reviews)
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    This is a nice spot in the Bronx for a quick breakfast brunch with friends. The spot is cozy with…read moregreat music playing all different types of hip hop and r&b. The food was okay. I like my eggs scrambled and this was kinda of a flattop melted with cheese. The French toast was kinda like I could make it myself. Not the best breakfast I have had. The appetizer I had was great though. The tostones were just the right amount of crops and the sauce on top of the sausage and potato bites was the right about of kick. Service was fast as it was not much people in the establishment when we went.

    What a wonderful spot for you to explore…read more We wanted to take our friend out to dinner for his birthday he likes a low key style. We called a head since it was 6 of us to see if we could do a walk in or if we needed a reservation , and both options are available which is a plus. Dress attire is your choice we dressed regular nothing fancy just day to day hang out style. We were greeted kindly by the staff sat down handed a set of dominoes to play with while we waited for our food and drank some water. The place is decorated nicely and you can see the vision in mind definitely. We placed our orders and I'm not gonna lie I came in thinking the food was gonna be eh but I was blown away by the flavors. For drinks we ordered a spicy sunset, pretty young thing and cokes. The spicy sunset is a nice strong drink and is rimmed nicely with just the right amount is tajin as you drink it; it has a nice smoky after taste to it definitely was delicious. The pretty young thing was a nice citrusy drink with a little salty aftertaste, which balanced out the flavor nicely. The cokes were not water down they were good as well. For food we ordered the Cuban sandwich with parmesan fries, butter chicken wings, butter chicken macaroni and cheese, steak nachos grande, butter chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and mom's butter chicken platter. This was a wonderful Spanish and Indian style combination of flavors. Definitely my first time having this type of food and wow what a mind blowing experience. Not one person in the table complained or had anything negative to say about their food. We all tried each other's food and each bite we exchanged to try was delicious and better than the last . The Cuban was delicious but the parmesan fries stole the show from that meal it was paired so lovely who would've thought those flavors would've mixed nicely. The buttery chicken wings oh my God dripping with goodness each bite was legit finger licking good lol. The butter chicken macaroni very very delicious. Had a nice cheese pull and a good balance could not stop eating it. The steak nachos were delicious I wish It had a little more meat, but it was not bad. The butter chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries also delicious and the fries were cooked so nicely that it was crispy and soft at the same time per bite. The mom's butter chicken platter was delicious they gave the right amount of sauce, the pita bread was delicious and soft, the salad that it was paired with was good too the rice was decently portioned. Everything was definitely tasty. Not one complaint of any of the meals. We did not wait long for the food. Bathrooms were nice and clean. I want to come back to try more things in the menu that's how good the food was and our group agreed to also come back with us. This spot is definitely a place to try. They have a beautiful quote right near the bar that really spoke to us, especially during these times it said "you are exactly where you need to be." It makes you stop for a second and really take it in and just live in the moment ... especially living in New York, where you have to be always go go go fast fast fast. This was really beautifully written thank you to the staff who made our night and our friend's birthday special we'll see you soon.

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    The Barbecue Pit

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    3.8
    (156 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Another amazing meal delivered to me. I called on Sunday early evening as I knew it would get crazy…read morewith deliveries and boy was I right. When the owner picked up the phone she told me deliveries were busy and I told her I figured. Another thing I realized is that if you call the restaurant directly The prices are much cheaper than those delivery apps by a lot. So if you want a delivery and you live close by enough that get regular delivery guys will deliver do it, otherwise I understand you ordering online. The ribs as always were falling off the bone and like an idiot I forgot to ask for Bbq sauce but honestly you didn't even need some that's how good the ribs were. They were charred from the grill as it was just amazing. The coleslaw and baked beans were amazing as always Then she told me that she now has chicken pot pie and would I be interested. To be honest I wasn't sure at first, but she told me I could cook it myself it I wanted she would send me directions. Let me tell you something one of the. Eat have ever tasted. I completely forgot to take a picture cause it was so good. If you order or go in there please tell her I recommend the place and to try everything including her desserts the pies which are to die or kill for

    A neighborhood staple. Incredible customer service and attentive responsiveness to food allergy…read moreconcerns. My family loves this place. Their house bbq sauce is addictive And the baby backs fall off the bone.

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    1/4 bbq chicken 1/4 baby back ribs side coleslaw side baked beans

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