The Writing Room
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Comfort Food Restaurant$$$$
Yorkville, New York
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The Writing RoomJune 6, 2017Happy Hour in the Bar Room! Monday-Friday 3PM-6:30PM! Saturday 11-6:30PM! Half priced cocktails, $4 draft beers, $5 glasses of wine.
Samuel SweeneyJanuary 10, 2014Excellent "New" American cuisine! Great ambience, especially in the back room library complete with fireplace. Got there after work and by the time I left it was packed and buzzing. Highly recommend.
Shindy COctober 22, 2014Friendly bar staff, great for early dinner and relaxation towards the right-side of the restaurant in the crescent booths...delish ribs app, bread rolls and fried chicken
Gabbie ChamorroJuly 8, 2014Really really really really really good. Lobster Monday!!!!!!!! And an ever changing menu. Really great food and ambiance (cool, feels downtown)
Coco SJune 19, 2016The tomato risotto was to die for; pork chop was among the best I've ever had. Really cute inside. Atmosphere strikes the right balance between casual and elegant.
Enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich and the apple crostada dessert. The staff was extremely attentive to us as well.
Valerie SSeptember 16, 2019Large space with tasty brunch (I was happy with the yogurt and a side of bacon!). Personable service and pretty family-friendly (strollers everywhere!).
Spencer VairoDecember 20, 2013Gourmet food, attentive and friendly staff. Atmosphere is sophisticated without feeling stuffy. Decor is unique and very detailed. A great addition to the neighborhood.
Tohm SansaniJanuary 10, 2015Cocktails are great. Food (burger, wing, chowder, salmon) are very mediocre for the price. Get a seat in the back by the fireplace for a more romantic experience.
New York PostAugust 18, 2014Solid grilled salmon and spaghetti and meatballs, and fun desserts like adorable creamsicle pops; only the soggy funnel cake doesn't live up. Read more
Paige CMarch 29, 2015Their fried chicken and waffles is amazing. Drinks were a bit watered down, but service and food were great.
Bere RosamorganSeptember 1, 2014Great, friendly service and delicious food! Especially the pastas, you can't go wrong!
If sitting down to eat, check out the back room -- library full of cozy leather booths and a fireplace. Great for date night.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzApril 3, 2015Make sure you sit in the charming back library. Solid ribs, good cocktails and yummy chocolate cake.
AbbyFebruary 19, 2014Prepare yourself for the rolls before the meal, they will spoil your appetite if you let them. Also, service was fabulous. I'll be back.
Jason BrewSeptember 6, 2015Very good new American restaurant that has taken over the old Elaine's space. Classy place for dates. Try the fried chicken
Andrew CMarch 3, 2018Overwhelmed, whoa, did not expect the menu to be so fancy... but, solid options and decent meal (st Louis rib app was small, but mighty / kinda dry tho + Caesar salad was underdressed, but fair)
Lisa FJanuary 10, 2018Amazing ambiance, dimly lit back room with a fireplace, fantastic food, drinks and service
EBJanuary 5, 2014this is not your grandfather's Elaines. bar room is loud. main dining somewhat loud. back library is quiet. so far so good on the food. Try the roasted vegetables and gnocchi.
lindsayFebruary 1, 2016Pros and cons- pros- beautiful back room to have a group for a birthday, shower, reunion. They give a muffin basket that's very tasty. Cons- the service was terrible, food was OK.
Order the Indian summer...it goes down like juice. :). The fried chicken is also a great entree.
Larisa GrollemondApril 18, 2016Trying to be a little fancier than it is, but a nice atmosphere for drinks and a decent brunch.
Fueled CollectiveSeptember 23, 2013First it was Elaine's, now comes the Writing Room. A favorite stop for several celebs, make sure you done miss this fine place.
stephanieDecember 15, 2014cornbread on the house to make up for the terrible service. great atmosphere and food though.
Santino CozzaApril 15, 2018I was still hungry after eating the steak and eggs, but they were delicious!
Their complementary pretzel-like bread rolls were my favorite part about this place, but they sadly got rid of them. 🙄 Now it's just overpriced small portions of food--you're paying for the vibe.
If you've never eaten here, it's on Restaurant Week. Great Menu.
Gellie ChayaDecember 22, 2014Chicken is pretty good and the bread rolls. Older crowd, though. Felt out of place.
Ashley ElizabethJanuary 8, 2014Atmosphere was fantastic, however the food and service were horrendous.
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Regional American Cuisine.
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 335-0075
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Dessert
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Simran Dass - 8.2
"Mr. Aretsky (on the right) joined us for chat and photo!! We love this place- the rooftop bar is very cool."
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"Everything in the menu is delicious.. also have great specials every day of the week"
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"Really like the atmosphere and vibe in this hidden speakeasy. The bartenders are awesome. Great places to sit and you feel secluded from the rest of the bar. I will definitely be back!"
Paige C - 7.0
"Great ice cream and drinks! Cocktail menu is so witty. Drinks are about $20 each"
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