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(Now Closed)New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Corcoran Group
154 Tips and reviews
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Tessa SpycherDecember 29, 2013Skip the octopus and crab crostini and go for the quail egg, pigs in a blanket, and jalapeño poppers. Delicious!
David SchorrOctober 17, 2014I was very underwhelmed, given the hype the chef receives. The presentation, as always, is fancy, but if I wanted to see art, I'd go to the museum.
Alexander RomanJune 22, 2013Try the grilled asparagus, it is pretty awesome. All of the drinks are great, but ask for a tigers blood after your meal
Nikhita MahtaniFebruary 19, 2014Small plates! Some are amazing, some so so. Recommend the fluke, shrimp on shrimp, pigs in a blanket and quail.
MarcMarch 28, 2013Tasting Table says: Wd~50's Wylie Dufresne interpretation of a pub... Menu options include Chinese-sausage pigs in a blanket, and chicken-liver toast
Ali LynchSeptember 20, 2014I liked the pub cheese the best. The mini hotdogs were good, but not what I was expecting. I'd stay away from The shrimp on shrimp and the scallops - and the rye pasta was eh.- tal yJune 10, 2013Octopus was delicious. Also try the chicken liver toast, pork ribs, cauliflower, and curry quail.
AmateurConciergeAugust 24, 2014Brunch: AVOID the popcorn, ANNIHILATE the bacon egg and cheese gyoza & Caesar wings.
Sean FlemingOctober 1, 2014This place is very fun when you want to throw down an extra couple of dollars. The food looks like science fiction, and is very tasty.
Brett RenferMarch 25, 2014Octopus, scotch quail eggs were fantastic. Tricky, pun-based cooking; pricey but with it!
Brendan LewisNovember 21, 2014Epically small portions, so you'll have to double up on some things. And when you do, make sure it includes the Ham and cheese eclairs
Julie QiuJuly 12, 2013Loved the pigs in a blanket, clam chowder (oyster crackers are like crack candy) and fried quail.
Stina P.July 26, 2014The French onion soup rings and Pigs in a Blanket are great. Interesting place to try once, but not somewhere to go twice.
AlexisFebruary 23, 2014Get the pigs n blanket, shrimp on shrimps, scallops and finish with that orgasmic carrot cake sundae.
Allan BeaufourMay 13, 2015If you are into spicy summery drinks, then Beet Me To It is the one you are looking for
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014There's some hits and misses across the menu at Dufresne's casual restaurant. Pigs in a Blanket are worth the order, but the Purple Pub Cheese has a strange aftertaste.
Omer ZachAugust 12, 2015The rye pasta tastes exactly like the best pastrami sandwich you've ever had.
Jay MimesAugust 9, 2014Brunch + cocktails. Very experimental dishes, would call it comfort food, but definitely more elevated.
Sarah ArnoldNovember 10, 2013Delicious! Recommend the grilled octopus, pigs in a blanket, and root beer pudding.
Byrne HobartMarch 18, 2015Basically everything is good. Except the French Onion Soup Rings, which are phenomenal.
The New Yorker ManagerJune 28, 2013"What’s most surprising, is not the big reveal—it’s that, by and large, these flashy, self-conscious innovations actually taste good" Read more
Dana DanielleNovember 4, 2014The pigs in a blanket is a must try! I would recommend 2 plates per person bc they are small.
Sam CusanoAugust 4, 2013Start an adventure on your tongue with Alder treating you to deliciously, unexplored culinary landscapes.
Steve PerlisApril 1, 2013Purple pub cheese, root beer pudding, whiskey cocktails with Guinness head.. How does Wylie Dufresne figure out exactly what I want before I do?
BernerJune 26, 2013Had a bad experience but the excellent wait staff went out of their way to comp the full meal no questions asked. For that reason, ill try it again
David GreenbergerNovember 16, 2013Pigs and blanket like I've never had before. Spicy mustard, honey maple woooo!
Ali FeinsteinMarch 16, 2014Wylie Dufresne's inventive laboratory! Get the hanger steak and "pigs in a blanket."
Amy DriscollFebruary 1, 2015Underwhelming. Tried pretty much everything on menu. Pigs in a blanket and rye pasta were best of bunch.
Al AlvarezNovember 3, 2013Order cocktails. Wine in water glasses makes you feel like a Russian peasant.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014When Wylie Dufresne announced he was opening his first new restaurant in 10 y Read more
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- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
(212) 539-1900
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Had a wonderful time - great ambiance, service and food. Loved the scallop, shrimp and grits, and poached pear dishes in particular"
Kate - 8.8
"the oysters the popcorn the burger the chicken salad the cocktails the clubby atmosphere lived for all of it + service was great."
Danyel Smith - 8.6
"A hidden gem. Their brunch is fantastic."
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