Dropped by here Saturday early evening around 4pm with a friend and quickly got seated. Their menu…read moreis very extensive! The tiki cocktail menu also looked incredible but it just wasn't a drinking day for me so I just got the yuzu soda which was delish. I got the Sendai roll and the I Love Salmon chef special. The Sendai was deep fried and lightly crispy. The star was definitely the I Love Salmon, especially because .. well .. I LOVE salmon. It has 5 different sushis centering salmon and each was unique yet delicious. The quality of the salmon was also spectacular .. probably one of the best I've had. Service was great and a very cute interior! Very tiki! Great place for drinks too.

Such a cool place, from the decor and staff it really feels like you're on a vacation! Staff is…read moresuper attentive and really friendly. My friends and I went back to this place 4 times in 2 weeks, we loved it so much! You can watch them prepare the sushi rolls right in front of you, everything is so fresh and tastes delicious.

$5 chicken sandwiches filled with spam, pineapple and delicious fried chicken ? You heard me right…read more Various $5 chicken sandwiches all day, all night. Not a happy hour special. Just the regular menu. That in itself gets a 5 star review. Now drinks... If tiki is done right, tiki drinks are the absolute best cocktails - delicious and strong. This was both. Good happy hour options, and worth it even without.

Back in New York after 4 years and this was a must stop for me!…read more Still just as delicious as it was 4 years ago. We got the frozen pina colada and the frozen margarita and both were quite delicious. They still have the 5 dollar sandwich deals but we didn't try it as we had just ate food. We did get the fries just to munch on and they were great curly fries. Anyone in manhattan needs to come to this awesome Tiki bar!

Cool and buzzy nightlife spot and speakeasy in LIC! I didn't have too much trouble getting in on a…read moreSaturday night, though it was pretty popular. Went upstairs to Debbie's where there is a tiki themed bar and live music. Drinks were impeccable with good service from the bartender. They also have non-alc beer options or mocktails if you'd prefer. Really enjoyed the ambiance and am glad this is in the neighborhood.

Hadn't been here in over 15 years, since the area has changed so much I didn't even know it was…read morestill around. Needless to say it's a little gem in the middle of LIC. The bar itself is very nice and accommodating, good ambience, extremely friendly bartenders and hostess as well as the Mexican barback who was so nice. The drink itself was delicious and strong. Def a nice place to bring a date.

I had not been here in 6 years even though it is a 5 minute walk from my apartment. What was I…read morewaiting for? My friend and I had the most delightful time in this beautiful restaurant with an inventive menu with wonderful cocktails. We were there for happy hour and we ordered 1 1/2 dozen oysters. They were delicious but they were rather small, always the risk when ordering oysters. The miso glazed eggplant was lovely, and the veggie ramen was out of this world. I will be back sooner rather than later!

Relatively small menu- very solid food Got the spicy tuna…read moreappetizers, soupless uni ramen, and chicken and vegetables soup curry. Relatively small portion of ingredients for food, heavier on carbs. Great service and ambiance, great for hangouts and date nights

BOOK E'S BAR FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT RIGHT NOW...immediately! I can't praise Erin (the lovely and…read moreattentive owner), Ruben, and the whole team enough. I have now hosted ELEVEN events at e's for a local school and each has been a smashing success. Erin is enthusiastic about making groups feel welcome and cared for, and working with you quickly to give you space, a great menu of shockingly delicious apps (this isn't your average blah bar bites, everything is elevated and easy to eat), and most important, they have the ability to quickly and easily make separate tabs for each person so that you can enjoy your drinks throughout the night and then just tap at the end. The staff is so speedy and efficient and they come right to you: there's no awkwardly waiting at the bar trying to cut in somewhere and no hoping to catch the staff's eye...they are coming around and around so you can focus on chatting and having fun. The vibes are casual dive bar fun while still being classy and clean and artsy! Thank you, Erin and staff, for loving what you do and bringing your positivity and passion to all of our events! They care about this community!

Frose was pretty good. Fair prices and fun lively atmosphere on Friday night. Good service and…read morespacious inside as well.

A little sports/game bar that has seating in a bilevel and bar, then downstairs a beer pong and…read moreother game area plus bathrooms. Popcorn to go with the beers and drinks. Lots of TVs on the walls. Staff wasn't too attentive to the group.. had to find the waitress multiple times to order drinks and get the check (which they could break up nicely on the tablet for different people, which was nice). They also have a few street tables outside on the sidewalk/street area.

We stumbled upon Snafu while staying at the Bernic Hilton and what a hidden gem it turned out to…read morebe! This cozy little bar has a cool, dark vibe--perfect for winding down after a long day in NYC. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and even gave us a private table downstairs, which made it feel like our own little speakeasy. The drinks were solid and very reasonably priced (a rare find in Midtown!), and they even served complimentary popcorn--a fun touch that totally won us over. If you're staying nearby or just want a relaxed, friendly bar with great energy and no pretension, Snafu is the spot. We'll definitely be back!

Solid post work drink option - the drinks are delicious and the salsas are delicious too! They…read morearen't too spicy and very flavorful all throughout. It's a bit hectic to sit outside but the interior is cool and beautiful to see. The bathrooms are upstairs and are in two different sides so make sure to look for either!

We came here after an event at the MOMA and they were almost about to close. The staff was putting…read more away the outside seating but they were very gracious and told us the kitchen was still open. We did not have any reservations but it due to the time they were able to seat us right away. The service remained attentive throughout our dinner. This place has an high end vibe, there is a nice bar area and an open style kitchen. The tables for 2 are definitely on the smaller side. I ordered the fish tempura tacos and my friend got the queso fundido. The food came out pretty quickly. My friend liked the queso fundido, she said the tortillas were pretty good. The fish tacos were very crispy and paired nicely with the fresh cabbage. The food was good but nothing stood out as particularly great to me. The prices are pretty expensive but that is what you can expect at a place that caters mostly to people who work in the area and can expense their meal.

I got a wet sandwich. They were generous with the ingredients like the cheese and pepper. Fries and…read more¼ of a pickle. Just left me wanting more. I liked that they had a Harp on tap! And the trivia was fun.

The "Perfect" Pint is apparently a far cry from reality…read more Our server, Ruffino, seemed perfectly cordial at first, but that changed rather quickly when we discovered a 20% automatic gratuity added to our bill without any prior notice. We didn't find out about this little surprise until the check was placed on our table. Nothing like discovering an extra charge at the end of your meal that apparently everyone was supposed to know about except the customers. We went downstairs to the host stand and asked to speak with a manager. We were informed that there was no manager on duty--apparently, just a staff of bartenders. When we questioned the automatic gratuity, we were told that all orders over $100 automatically receive a 20% gratuity. There was just one small problem: we had never been informed of this policy, nor did we see it posted anywhere. We politely asked for the charge to be removed since it had not been disclosed to us. We were told there was "nothing that could be done." Naturally, we then went back to Ruffino and asked to speak with his boss. We were promptly brought the exact same person we had already spoken with downstairs--who then proceeded to tell Ruffino to remove the gratuity. So apparently, there was something that could be done. Good to know. Unfortunately, the situation then went from questionable customer service to outright disrespect. During the interaction, our experience working in the food service industry was insulted, and we were told, and I quote: "I feel bad for whatever establishment you worked for because I know it was S**T. Get the F**K out and never return." Classy. For the record, there were only four people in our party. The establishment's own gratuity guidelines state that a 20% automatic gratuity applies to parties of six or more, not four. So let's recap: * A 20% gratuity was added without being disclosed. * We were told it applied because our order exceeded $100. * We were unable to find this policy posted anywhere. * We were initially told nothing could be done about the charge. * Someone subsequently instructed Ruffino to remove it, proving that something could, in fact, be done. * And when we questioned the situation, we were insulted and told to leave and never come back. Honestly, the last part was the easiest request to accommodate. If "Perfect" is supposed to describe the customer experience here, I'd hate to see what happens at an establishment that's merely average. As for the request to "never return"--don't worry. We won't. Some establishments manage to make that decision remarkably easy for you.

Came with a girl friend for a Halloween sorry papi event, it was so cute and fun, the DJ's were so…read moreinteractive with the crowd, there was dancers on stage too. It was such a vibe! Only girls allowed and no creepy vibes at all. The coat check was $3. I saw some girls eating food but it looked really greasy and cheap??? Like microwaved chicken wings. Security checks your ID, your ticket and your bag if you bring any, plus pat you down.

Closed business. Unsafe neighborhood. Completely run down, waste of a drive. Went on a 10 pm Friday…read morehoping to have a fun night and was met with disappointed.

I always love myself a good Japanese-themed speakeasy bar, and the drinks here are also really…read moregood. I came with a friend and got seated quickly. Staff was also friendly and happy to recommend drinks to first-timers (me). I would definitely take more friends here if we wanted to chill to city pop and sip on drinks.

Came to support a friend whose drink just got added to the menu! It's been a year since my last…read morevisit + the menu changed quite a bit. My favorites are still on the menu, but I know a crowd one (Pika Pika) was lost. One I saw there was no crowd (on a Sunday night ~8PM) + they started playing "First Love" by Hikaru Utada, I knew it was gonna be a good night. The place did fill up starting at 9:30PM until almost closing at 11:30PM. *recommended What we ordered: - Agumon (Hojicha version): not quite an espresso martini, but similar vibe with slight sweetness, nuttiness (according to my other friend) + the orange garnish gave great balance - Agumon (off-menu matcha version): the matcha's astringency added more acidity + with no garnish the whiskey was much more prominent - Tokyo Banana*: genuinely tastes like banana + not in the artificial banana milk way - Yurie*: refreshing balance of sweet + sour - Strawberry Daifuku*: love a sweet drink, misleading name tho (only strawberry in the daifuku garnish) - Mala Fries: super crispy + not overly spicy, pricey for fries tho