Old-style restaurant and beer hall. Outdoor seating. Great popcorn shrimp and ale battered onion rings. You can get our free Downtown dining guide at http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
The roomier location of this East Village favorite for saucy, spicy Venezuelan sandwiches.
For Parties 6 or more, this location is better/bigger than the one in the city. This location accepts reservations too. Order any beer and get a shot of Venezuelan Rum for $1...
get the 'taste of maine' and have a taste of everything: shrimp roll, lobster roll, crab roll & empress claws. eat it slowly and let yourself float; otherwise you gonna drown in food
The Lobster Roll is the most popular in the city (#2 is Pearl Oyster Bar, #3 Ed's Lobster Bar, #4 Mary's Fish Camp and #5 The Mermaid Inn).
Their Irish spirit is everywhere--just try the scrumptious Irish smoked salmon! When you sign up for LocalBonus, you'll earn points that will enable you to receive a voucher for $10 at Jack Demsey's! Read more.
Tuna carpaccio is delicious. Really fresh tuna and ginger. Nice pepper kick at the end.
You gotta come here for the slushie machine with awesome Jim Beam & Coke or Sweet Tea Vodka flavors.
Get the pickle shot / PBR tallboy combo or take your autotune box back to Union Pool.
Deviled eggs with bacon, hot sauce and jalapeños are delish. BBQ duck nachos, too! Oh & in case you didn't read other 4sq tips, they're famous for custom - "bespoke" - cocktails made to your tastes!
Steak tacos with bone marrow steak tar tar. You should also get the foie gras al pastor and grilled carrots.
Spanish mackerel tartare, mango jalapeño , various herbs, avocado mousse , tortillas. - perfect
Fancy? Maybe. Snobby? Not at all. Sit at the bar and talk to friendly bartenders who know what they're doing. Order the oyster and scallops!! The porkbelly melts in your mouth.
Malaysianish barbecue in a setting that recalls Williamsburg '92. Get bacon, with a tall cold beer. Get some pig. And the crab laksa, yes. Read more.
You know that famous Blue Ribbon fried chicken? Here you can get it as wings. Oh, and bone marrow fried rice. It's like Brasserie & Sushi had a baby after a one-night stand on the LES.
Seafood-centric Italian with great cocktails to match. Don't miss oyster happy hour either.
"At this East Village neighborhood spot, the Strada ($65) includes half chilled lobster, whelks, periwinkles, shrimp, Nantucket bay scallops, ceviche, Jonah crab claws, littlenecks, and a variety..." Read more.
Bar Jamon, a tiny Spanish wine bar serving small plates in New York, NY, is the brainchild of chef Andy Nusser and Mario Batali. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Definitely worth it if you are out and about late night and looking for a place to eat and drink. Love the skewers, the noodles, ramen, and bangin selection of sake.
Drinks and grub are great here, with a continental beer/wine list, tried and true cocktails, and plates like hungarian meatballs and mussels steamed in white wine. Read more.
Restaurateur Matt Abramcyk’s cubbyhole hideout in a former seafarer’s inn serves retro cocktails and comfort food (meatballs; house-pickled vegetables).
“Share some Hungarian Meatballs and a charcuterie plate with the work crew at the bar while shop talking over a round of Old Speckled Hens.” More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/smith-mills.
Decadent, tasty dishes. Fish with seasonal purees. Great raw dishes and lovely townhouse atmosphere. A sanctuary from busy meatpacking vibe. Backyard perfect late Sunday summer nights.
Beautiful space, with airy design. Cool cocktails (the huntress) and friendly bartenders. Fantastic original choices on the menu: artsy salads, clams with foam, goat, shrimp/saffron. All good!
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Enjoy Chef George Mendes’ Iberian-inflected creations. The dining counter overlooking the master at work is perfect for a solo bite while the second floor dining room is great for a group. -Inspector
Upscale Indian food representing all regions of India. Lighter than usual. Naan and other breads truly amazing. Fantastic choice for vegetarians, good for crowds and special occasions.
Roomy space with peaceful vibe. Bar snack: mussels in cream sauce or selection of charcuterie. Great salads (hazelnut), pork chop, octopus. My vegetarian friend got a special risotto made for him.
Make a special occasion even more special. Do a tasting menu, the chef will also send out special bites in between, plan to spend a leisurely night, and lots of $, but totally worth it.
If you are looking for the best, truly creative pasta dishes, head here to indulge. Service is friendly, and constant, esp at the bar.
Outdoor summer concerts free every Saturday. Starts at 4pm. Tacos from El Diablo. See the lineup at http://unionpool.blogspot.com/.
Been going her for years. Not huge bar when you go in, but the outdoor area has a fire pit in the winter, a taco truck all year round, and a small music venue, plus it's great for singles. Don't forge
Load up on seafood at this MICHELIN starred romantic spot with famed views of the city skyline, but also be sure to order a few veggies from their vegetable garden in Red Hook. - Green Guide Editor
Everything is delicious but you cannot leave without trying the chocolate mousse & salted caramel
Its not closed, don't know why foursquare has it listed as such. DJ Brunch Saturdays and Sundays, unlimited mimosas, sangrias, & bloody marys, 10 am to 9 pm! Be there!
the salmon carpaccio was stellar 6/7 times I had it here. the 1/7 time brought me to orgasm
My favorite Summer drink spot. Can't remember if it's Tues or Thurs eve that it turns that the dance floor opens up. The gays come out in full force..SO MUCH FUN
Pimentos de Padron are just like in Spain. Wow. Good selection of tapas abd love their cocktail selection names.
Swing, stripper pole, free hot dog or burger with your drink on Sundays. What more can you ask for?
They have a great happy hour ($3 Yuengling; $4 well cocktails; $1 off all draft beers) plus free pizza-you can find it using our Happy Hours app! http://www.gotime.com/nyc/mobile
We had the "voyage of beer", a sample of 6 of their beer, and the best one was... the Indian River Light Ale. I also tried the Summertime Apricot Ale. Loooooooved it!
Get the tour—it's only one room and then it's back to drinking some of their rare and cask-conditioned beers in a fun, noisy-but-bearable bar space. Say hi to the warehouse cat while you're visiting. Read more.
Happy Hour all night long on Wednesdays. Play a game of darts, have a cold beer all while your dog socializes with the other patrons.
Nice Neighborhood Bar in Williamsburg, Dog Friendly. Stop in Thursday, ask for Lisa Marie. Stop by Sunday Bagels and Fixins. Read more.
The amazing Max...a golden retriever that accepts tips from customers (dollar bills) and loyally delivers them to the bartender. A definite must-see.
Choose from a wide range of beer and specialty cocktails at the former 19th-century row house inspired by the ‘20s as you bask in the atmosphere of indie rock and local bands. Be independent.
go in the winter to sit by the fireplace, and in the summer for the backyard. they also have hot drink specials in the winter.
A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C
