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    Tortoise & Hare

    4.4 (106 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    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

    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!

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    Jonathan S.

    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.

    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. :)

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

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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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    3 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… Read more

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    Amazing authentic food and drinks! The service is also great. Highly recommend. Do not go during…read moreweekend no reservations only walk in

    I was a bit confused about the times for the locations because we noticed 9 p.m. on one and 10 p.m…read more on another. I tried calling the one on Crescent Ave but got no answer after having the phone ring for a while. But I decided to go with this location because Crescent said 9 p.m., and this one said 10 p.m. The location is on a busy street. We did get Lyft, so that wasn't an issue for us. But you might have to walk a bit if there's no parking. It's spacious outside when you first enter, and there are two sides to be seated. We were seated right away and given menus. The decor is cute, and the wall artwork is colorful and lovely. Great music was playing late at night. We did arrive after 8:30, more like 8:45ish. They were out of something we wanted to order, but the server, I think, his green apron, said Juan. I'm not sure if he said his name at the time. As I said, we were hungry, which was the main focus, not to mention arriving before they closed. The appetizers were delicious. I suggest getting two if you have a big group because three pieces on a plate are insufficient for four people. The food came out promptly, everything was delicious, and we enjoyed every bite. I hope to return and get the name of what we ordered. I'll use that as an excuse to return because everything looked good on the menu. I know we got Chicharron, flan, and tres leche, but the names of the dishes Yes, I could look at the menu, which I took a picture of, but I would prefer to go back

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    Not sure I had the full and best experience. I had been spying this place for a bit and…read moreunfortunately had not had the time to get there. Friday evening was my last chance as they were nearing the end of their stay at Cross County Mall... I didn't want to wait for the last day. The gentleman behind the counter was not all that friendly nor engaging, but for good food I'd interact with a rabid pit bull so that was not a deal breaker but not a great start. Trouble started when everything I ordered they were out of. Out of Chicken Adobo? The Philippine national dish? How? I took what they had and paid the man, who reluctantly admitted he didn't prep much as Sunday was his last day. Still not acceptable but at least I understood. The dishes are filling, you won't go hungry. I lived in a community that had a large population of Philippine people so I am familiar with the food. This was hit or miss. Lotta rice to fill you up and would have preferred more protein. Orders are $17 each. The loaded fries were outstanding, the Hawaii chicken a bit too saucy and the pork was good. I didn't get to have the dishes I wanted so I was judging the food on things I didn't really crave... but it wasn't bad. I just wasn't wowed. I would like to try this again sometime but I'm not dying to go out of my way. It's probably a 3.5 not a 4.

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