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The Redhead

(Now Closed)

Southern Food Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$

East Village, New York

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The Redhead

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Paul DarsieJanuary 3, 2016
Bacon brittle, pretzel, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, burger
Rita WuFebruary 22, 2012
pretzels, peanut brittle, and hush puppies were all amazing appetizers. redhead fizz was a delicious cocktail.
Culture ClimaxJune 11, 2013
Such a great place to eat in the East Village! Shrimp & grits are a must.
AlyssaAugust 2, 2016
Order a side of tater tots or you're doing it all wrong. Seriously.
Alex FishAugust 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The fried chicken is on point
Kate FurmanDecember 16, 2015
Fried chicken, duh.
Mike ChauDecember 13, 2013
Try the Housemade Soft Pretzels - With Kentucky-style beer cheese. So good.
Ashley RudolphApril 12, 2015
I now understand why they're rated #4 for grits on 4sq. They're amazing.
ben mAugust 18, 2014
Michelada. Pretzels and beer cheese. Fried chicken. You're welcome.
Mike ChauDecember 13, 2013
Try the Carbonara Flatbread - Farm egg, parmigiano, Brussels sprouts and bacon
BeccaApril 19, 2010
Order the braised beef cheek - it will melt in your mouth. For dessert, try the pineapple upside cake. And thank your server for the take-home treats: chocolate chip cookies!
Paul KernfeldJuly 7, 2015
Shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pretzels with beer cheese
Ray RahmatiFebruary 6, 2012
Keep an eye out for their annual Crawfish Boil. Crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob, DELICIOUS.
Tim SheyAugust 25, 2010
In the wintertime, the Guinness Chocolate Car Bomb (hot melted chocolate with Guinness and a bourbon-infused housemade marshmallow) is a must.
TaylorAugust 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
A bit of NOLA in NYC. Love getting an Abita Amber. The crawfish broil in the summer is a fantastic event.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Daniel Holzman, chef of The Meatball Shop, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Housemade soft pretzels. Read more
AmateurConciergeFebruary 8, 2016
Fried chicken is some of the best around
Juliana RoseDecember 5, 2015
Soft pretzels, flatbread, Gotham cocktail
Becca BaeDecember 11, 2015
Shrimp and grits 👌 the Redhead Fizz is like soda, be careful.
Catherine ThompsonMay 11, 2015
Went for dinner and the food was wonderful, came back late night for a drink and left because the bartender was too busy dancing behind the bar to make it. Waited 30+ minutes on a SUNDAY
JillOctober 13, 2012
I know my fried chicken, and this is the best I've had in the city.
Kristen HessApril 20, 2014
AMAZING Charred Brussels Sprouts with Apples - so good!
Bin YangSeptember 29, 2013
Fried chicken, beer cheese pretzels, beers. Good job.
Mike ChauDecember 14, 2013
Try the Bacon burger - Awesome. Add the Cheesy Tots too.
AbbyJune 26, 2012
Get the mushroom flatbread and buttermilk fried chicken. You won't be disappointed.
Spencer SottoMay 10, 2012
the shrimp n grits are to die for..and the buttermilk chicken comes a close second!
Melanie DudekJanuary 24, 2015
The gumbo was a really good seasonal dish!
Mike ChauDecember 13, 2013
Try the buttermilk fried chicken - Some of the best
Jason WeldonFebruary 23, 2014
Been here 10+ times
It's all about the shrimp and grits. Doesn't get any better.
TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014
Check out The Redhead Restaurant as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more
Alexander ReaNovember 1, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Here in the Fall? Get the seasonal Cide-car. Cider syrup with cognac and fresh citrus.
SkeeterNYCMay 21, 2010
Sit at the bar. Order a Redhead Fizz. Drink it. Order another. Then get the shrimp n'grits, followed by the duck gumbo. You'll thank me. Read more
Jessica LevinMarch 3, 2013
The Hemingway is great! Really fresh tasting drink!
Dannis LeMay 12, 2010
Great green goddess salad, fried chicken, and morels & peas ragout. Good cocktails and beer selection. Angel food cake dessert is not recommended.
Ruggero MassettiJanuary 10, 2012
Try the One-Eyed Caesar - Never saw a Caesar salad presented that way. It is delicious.
Kathryn PhillipsApril 3, 2015
Great cocktails. Delicious food.
Ruggero MassettiJanuary 10, 2012
Try the Housemade Soft Pretzel With Kentucky-Style Beer Cheese - Sooooo Goooood!!!!!
Liz LenahanOctober 22, 2014
Amazing burger and great beer selection
Sara MarshMarch 18, 2016
low key spot with great food
Alana CadizMarch 27, 2015
Shrimp & grits with a side of tater tots
Linnea CovingtonMarch 24, 2011
Sit at the bar for the best service. Make sure to get the grits, they are kind of amazing.
Millie MarreroFebruary 27, 2012
Get the pretzels. Get the fried chicken. Get some beer. YUM !
MihaeFebruary 4, 2010
The buttermilk fried chix- came recommended, left only bones. The cocktails by restaurant owner Rob are delish! Great, cozy little spot.
Christine NgoNovember 23, 2010
The fried chicken was good, not excellent. However, the duck gumbo was amazing. Perfect for a rainy day.
Chris RorieSeptember 18, 2015
Some of the best fried chicken in the city
Susan LohJune 24, 2012
Caesar salad has a giant crouton with an egg in the middle. just do it.
Eunie CFebruary 16, 2013
Fried chicken is still great! Loud but stroller friendly
BrianNovember 7, 2015
Cornbread and fried chicken are mus-haves
Jessica PartingtonJune 12, 2013
Larceny bourbon cocktail so good
Kelly DurkinDecember 22, 2009
Been here 50+ times
Start with a cocktail and some bacon peanut brittle. And be sure to leave room for the Car Bomb Hot Chocolate, you'll be glad you did! Read more

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