50 Best Bar & Grill in New York

“Had a great late breakfast complete with Mimosas and Alfie’s Amber Ale- all served by our awesome bartender Niamh from Ireland!!!“

“Chicken pot pie! 👍🏻 the staff is very friendly! Great place!“

“Great happy hour specials and friendly service!“

“Good pub ambiance…..neighborhood crowd….good food and drinks.“

“Wonderful dinner experience! Staff was attentive & friendly. We enjoyed oysters, burgers & mussels while watching the sunset. It doesn’t get any better!“

“Bombastic place with an electric atmosphere. We were seated at the best table in the middle of the rush hour, and the staff was very friendly and clarified that it was cash only, with an ATM across the street at Wells Fargo. Our food arrived quickly.

If you're craving a classic bar burger, this is the spot! My partner and I both enjoyed greatly. Completely blew our socks off as many locals warned, it’s definitely the best bar food ever“

“Went there on a Friday night. It took a little while for us to be seated. But once we got seated, our waiter was very attentive and courteous. The food was great and so were the drinks. We had lobster spaghetti and shrimp & crab ravioli. For the drink, i had the gold digger cocktail. It's a lychee martini, ifykyk. The DJ was a vibe. They played afrobeat, R&B/hip-hop, reggae, and Spanish music. It's very loud in there, not a place for convo, but more for turning up. Definitely will be coming back.“

“loved the guac here, seemed so fresh, and it comes with plaintains too“

“outstanding restaurant and bar. Everything was on point. Service, food, drinks. Wait staff was perfect. Definitely recommended.“

“Don’t think twice …go checkout this local gem! Not fancy, but warm, cozy, oh so friendly staff and amazingly affordable. Our bartender/server KP was a rare find.“

“The atmosphere is such a fun vibe.

The service is alright. They do their job and leave you alone but available when you need them.

The food came out quickly and was decent. Most importantly, they were affordable prices so you can mix and match so many different options.

This would be a cute and fun date night and friends hang out spot!“

“Great location; close to Metro North. Quality Food, Service and Friendly Staff😀“

“Friendly staff…..but when the place is busy you’re going to wait“

“Great food, friendly staff and efficient service, highly recommended“

“As a frequent patron of The Joyce, I have hosted numerous events at this bar over the years. The staff consistently provides exceptional service, and the culinary offerings are outstanding. I have sampled a wide variety of menu items and highly recommend the steak, although many other dishes are equally impressive.“

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“Excellent food and service. Wednesday night trivia is awesome. Great place.“

“MEEEEGAAAAA 🇺🇸🙌🏼👌🏽Nice !!! Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, my favourite bar in New York City with the best beer! I‘ll come back! 🍻“

“Recently moved to the city and stumbled into the bar and it has since become my go to. Chris was my bartender the first time and many after that. He has always remembered my name and what I drink and is prompt with service and a great conversationalist. Love this place!“

“Overall a good experience. Burger and quesadillas were both tasty. $18 for the burger was a little high but $16 for the quesadilla was reasonable. Really appreciate the reference to It’s a Wonderful Life if that’s what the owners were going for with the name.“

“So cozy, very sweet staff !“

“Went to American whiskey on Monday night in November. Have to say it's definitely the best place to go near Madison Square Garden. Atmosphere is fantastic food is great and reasonably priced and best of all the service is outstanding. On Monday Caitlin was our server and she was so attentive helpful and fun. If I could give six stars for service I would.“

“Great lamb burger and codfish po boy! Delicious pumpkin ale. Nice server. Highly recommend.“

“One of the best dives down in the village. Great staff and awesome music.“

“Lively sports bar with good service and polite staff. The prices are affordable, making it a great spot to hang out. They also have a speakeasy downstairs, where I attended a private event. It’s a pretty cool space with an exposed original brick ceiling, adding to the charm.

Kid-friendliness: No“

“My favorite bar in the neighbourhood for a warm cozy whiskey night with a friend or date. Always end up leaving with great memories and occasionally new friends owing to the intimate setting and inevitable striking up of conversations across the bar. The ricotta dip with bread is an excellent accompaniment to whiskey or hard liquor“

“I had a lovely time here playing pool with friends and participating in the trivia. I noticed the bartender seemed to avoid eye contact with me, but I didn’t let it get me down. I still had a great time. The trivia questions were great, and the place seems to attract a lot of good vibes and good energy.“

“This place is a gem! During my last night in Manhattan, we stumbled upon this gem. The food, drinks, and hospitality was beyond any expectations that I could have. We planned on only staying for a few appetizers & drinks and ended up staying for almost 3+ hours! We travel to Manhattan frequently and havent found a spot we would love to return to...until now! Highly recommended!“

“Good food great atmosphere“

“Good food and cold beer! Mac and cheese hit the spot on a rainy day.“

“I'm a little late but I wanted to extend my utmost gratitude for the outstanding service that was shown to my bestfriend & I on Tuesday May 23rd 2023 by Chelsea who works as a waiter in your bar. From the moment we arrived, Chelsea greeted us all with a friendly smile, the service she provided was first class. Even when the bar got extremely busy, Chelsea never got flustered and showed total dedication and commitment to her duties and treated everyone to the same high standard of service whether it was for a group of people who were ordering 10 cocktails or to others ordering food Chelsea was excellent and on point! How Chelsea kept up her sense of humour, enthusiasm and energy levels is beyond my belief. Especially after the bar was packed from people whom left Seal's concert at the Beacon theater to grab drinks and a bite to eat. Although we saw other waiters throughout the night, she stood out. Chelsea truly is a credit to your bar grill establishment. She fully epitomises what 5 star service is all about! Please pass on our thanks to her once again and I hope you will be able to offer her some kind of accolade for her tremendous efforts in making my night out so enjoyable. We hope to return again very soon! Warm Regards, Sugey“

“I’ve been a patron since Kenn, Lee-Anna and Jonathan have kept the legacy going beautifully with great customer service, a diverse menu, excellent staff, and reasonably priced drinks. It’s a neighborhood favorite for a reason.“

“Great food y great drink and great service by Lucy I definitely recommend this place“

“Great place Wonderful food Good service“

“A lovely dinner outing for a casual or special occasion. Went with a group of nine and our server, host and all others were courteous and great guides for our dining experience.

Top recommendations Mac and Cheese. Oysters. Fries were beautifully done. Mains include carbonara, an array of steaks, chicken parm and various sides. A nice espresso martini. Only issue was we overdid it and failed to reserve room for dessert but enjoyed a lovely limencello finish.“

“This is a slightly elevated Irish Bar. We had Burgers, Fish n Chips and Shepherd's pie which were all very good.

The bar was at the front and booths were at the back, which was what we needed because we were exhausted. This was also marathon day.

The service was very good and the wine list was surprisingly delicious ?

We will go back when in NYC“

“A marvelous local hangout for delicious classic food with unique twists. Cannot beat the aged steak, baked potato and creamed spinach, with a iceberg wedge salad and a few iced mini carafes of Martinis. And of course live jazz Fridays and Saturdays.“

“chicken empanadas to start were out of this world! lobster soup and steak were so tasty steak cooked to perfection! staff amazing, so friendly and welcoming especially when they found out we are from Scotland! chatted with lady behind bar, sorry cant remember your name who has visited Scotland many times! fab!“

“I saw this place when I was passing by and stopped for a drink! The bar is nice and not too much crowded. Bren is awesome shipping food and drinks quickly! They have comedy shows in weekdays but require tickets to purchase… I liked the place and atmosphere“

“Excellent food and service.. love this place when we are in New York.. Defo one of the best spots for great food and drinks❤️“

“Had a terrific lunch here. Some of the best ceviche I've ever eaten. Entrees were excellent and, according to my husband (who's been to Peru), authentic to the spirit of the country. I also got the arroz chufa with steak. Yum! Ample portions and good value. First meal on this trip to NYC and it'll be hard to beat. HIGHLY recommended.“

“Came by wogies today and i had the best experience ever. David is a great bartender he recommended the philly steak sandwich and the parmesan wings they were amazing. They have a variety of beers and liquor i had a kona big wave on draft. Definitely come by and ask for David the bartender.“

“We were in Newyork for 3 nights and had the best fun in this bar the 2 guys from Ireland that own it did everything they could to make our night out amazing, food and drink were top class the guy behind the bar with the 🐻 beard was very helpful 👍“

“Came on a Friday evening. The food and service were good. The DJ was spinning good R&B. The restaurant is small and a little unorganized when it comes to waiting for a table. I get that it's a neighborhood spot, and everyone knows each other, but if it's a restaurant, treat it like one. If it's a lounge, change it to a lounge and not a restaurant.“

“Very nice,charming,and food plus service was absolutely superb!“

“Amazing experience here, server Megan was fantastic and very friendly, good and drinks 10/10! Thank you ☺️“

“My bartender Amanda made my experience as great as it could’ve possibly been. She gave great NY beer recommendations (I’m not from the area) and charged my phone for me when it was about to die. Great service, great drinks, great atmosphere, will be back!!“

“First of all, I will start by providing some background information on this establishment. This location has been in operation for several years and underwent a rebranding approximately 4 or 5 years ago. It is known for being a family and pet-friendly environment, as it is named after the owners' dogs. Everyone is welcome at this establishment.

It is important to address that the events that occurred during the Puerto Rican festival did not take place at our location. While our establishment is typically a safe and welcoming place, unfortunately, there are instances where individuals do not behave appropriately. It is disturbing to learn that a grown man behaved inappropriately towards a child, as we do not tolerate any form of sexual assault.

It is worth noting that we have not had any incidents of sexual assault against women at our establishment. Such behavior is strictly prohibited. The incident involving an individual who fled from the location serves as a reminder of the importance of communities uniting against predators.

Those familiar with the television show "Cheers" may find similarities in our establishment, as it is a place where regular patrons are known by name. Newcomers often have a positive experience and frequently return. If you find yourself in East Harlem, we invite you to visit Teddy's F&B, affectionately known as the "hood cheers." Thank you for considering us as a potential destination. FYI there is open mic on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Come drink, eat, dance, play games or just vibe with us.

Kid-friendliness: Children of all ages are welcomed.

Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp is available if requested.“

“Authentic neighborhood, family owned restaurant bar and restaurant, which are becoming more scarce in NYC. The best Turkish Mezze and kebabs that you will find in NYC. Bring your friends and share the food!“