Try the incredible lamb burger and get the triple-fried fries on the side.
...reward yourself with a Balthazar Bar Steak (with Pommes Frites and Béarnaise Sauce) and for dessert enjoy a Apple Tart Tatin! Sweet!!! Bon Appétit... Read more.
The draw? Real beer, like the rarely seen (in NYC) Maine Brewing Company's "Lunch" IPA, which generally put the neighborhood's comfortable pub drafts to shame. The snacks are simple (and satisfying).
The Founders Rübæus, or the Peak Organic Fresh Cut Pils (probably the best beer they’ve ever made), are a great for balancing the acid of the pickling liquid.
Clinton Hall raises a serious selection of craft beer, without a lot of fluff. Growlers are available, and the bar really brought its game for Beer Week 2014.
Church Publick brought some heavy-duty beer game, and has managed to avoid being a complete douche-magnet, for now. Enjoy it while you can.
The bar has garnered a solid crowd. You don’t have to let them put hop tincture in your beer, though, if you don’t want to.
Reservations are tough to score at this McNally hotspot but dining at the bar is just as much fun. - Inspector
The formal, fine dining jewel in Mario Batali's restaurant empire; consider their weekday prix-fixe lunch for the same exquisite food at a much lower price.
always, always sit downstairs. preferably at the back corner of the bar where you can have a good view of the entire room. the upstairs is for those that do not know what they are doing.
Pappardelle ragu w/ shaved foie gras was insane. Other tips say skip the mains and focus on the pasta and I'd have to agree. 2-3 antipasti, 1-2 pasta (they'll split!), a seat at the bar & you're set!
Whatever you get, also get the kale paella. Tables are hard to come by so snag bar seats early and often, and order from the full menu.
Sip on craft cocktails while slurping on oysters on their sidewalk patio. They offer a wide selection of oysters for $1 from 5-7PM daily.
