Cozy, moody, quaint. Service was top tier and very attentive. Steak tartare was well balanced and fresh. Cocktail selection is perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Saurabh Anand
They don’t honor reservations made at open table.
Savannah Stepan
I’m not even kidding this is the best place I’ve ever had tacos at. They are sooo good I still think about them😭🩷 I visited from Texas and the service, food, and ambience were amazing. I highly recommend the Buffalo chicken tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron
I can be a bit of an acid freak when it comes to wine, and I’ve realised I’m much the same when it comes to cocktails ⚡️⚡️⚡️
One of my favs… Sagittarius B2: rum, raspberry orgeat, acid raspberry - all shaken up. Some very good cocktails being made at @barcontranyc on the Lower East Side in NYC 🌃🔥💫
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash Smith
I came to Bar Contra in February and i am still thinking about it months later as someone who has been drinking through the Beard list. Amazing experience and wonderful staff, ignore the bad reviews, best bartenders and cocktails i’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting
Rovik Robert
You must come here - cocktails are unique and tasty, and the food is inventively delicious. Loved the scallops and chicken wings, as well as the potato ice cream. Bar staff were super friendly and pleasant to chat with as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kesha Patel
Extremely Disappointing Experience
We put our name on the waitlist and were told it would be about an hour. We ended up waiting over two hours, even though there were several empty tables. Each time we asked the host about the delay, we were told they couldn’t seat us yet — with no clear explanation.
To make matters worse, we asked if we could sit at the bar, and the host said we couldn’t. Just a few minutes later, we watched him tell two other guests that the bar was first come, first served, and seat them immediately. This was not the first time we’ve had issues here — we’ve tried coming multiple times, and either never received a text back or were ignored even with a reservation.
At this point, it’s hard not to feel that this place discriminates based on who you are. It’s unacceptable and extremely disappointing. We won’t be returning.
Service: 1
Linna Wang
Such a nice spot to stop by after a meal in LES if you’re in the mood for dessert and drinks. I feel like you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. the candarin orange was perfectly balanced. The potato ice cream sounded intimidating but was surprisingly good, just a bit too jammy for us to finish. Love the aesthetics!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Hoffmann
Very welcoming place with great drinks and a super staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ignacia
Amazing selection of virgin cocktails, delicious small bites, and unique dessert. The wagyu beef tartar was delicious and the tomato tart as well. The potato ice cream was incredible, this place nails unique flavor profiles so well. Love love love
Great drinks, food and hospitality. Xipe Totec was our fav drink, Scallops fav bite. Luke and the team were awesome - will definitely go again when we’re back in NY!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Priyanshu Deshraju
Great ambiance, amazing and innovative drinks, and even amazing and thoughtful people. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Hadden
Great drinks and thoughtful bites! Fun vibes and great ingredients abound.
Highlights were the r&d cocktail, the crumpet, and the steak tartare. But honestly, everything was excellent. Really high quality bites with lots of layers and exceptional drinks.
Booked through the capital one portal and felt super welcomed.
Isabela Munera
doesn’t get much better than this! the food absolutely shines, the drinks are inventive, and the setting ties it all together. makes for a great experience
Cozy, moody, quaint.
Service was top tier and very attentive. Steak tartare was well balanced and fresh. Cocktail selection is perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
They don’t honor reservations made at open table.
I’m not even kidding this is the best place I’ve ever had tacos at. They are sooo good I still think about them😭🩷 I visited from Texas and the service, food, and ambience were amazing. I highly recommend the Buffalo chicken tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can be a bit of an acid freak when it comes to wine, and I’ve realised I’m much the same when it comes to cocktails ⚡️⚡️⚡️
One of my favs… Sagittarius B2: rum, raspberry orgeat, acid raspberry - all shaken up. Some very good cocktails being made at @barcontranyc on the Lower East Side in NYC 🌃🔥💫
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came to Bar Contra in February and i am still thinking about it months later as someone who has been drinking through the Beard list. Amazing experience and wonderful staff, ignore the bad reviews, best bartenders and cocktails i’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting
You must come here - cocktails are unique and tasty, and the food is inventively delicious. Loved the scallops and chicken wings, as well as the potato ice cream. Bar staff were super friendly and pleasant to chat with as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely Disappointing Experience
We put our name on the waitlist and were told it would be about an hour. We ended up waiting over two hours, even though there were several empty tables. Each time we asked the host about the delay, we were told they couldn’t seat us yet — with no clear explanation.
To make matters worse, we asked if we could sit at the bar, and the host said we couldn’t. Just a few minutes later, we watched him tell two other guests that the bar was first come, first served, and seat them immediately. This was not the first time we’ve had issues here — we’ve tried coming multiple times, and either never received a text back or were ignored even with a reservation.
At this point, it’s hard not to feel that this place discriminates based on who you are. It’s unacceptable and extremely disappointing. We won’t be returning.
Service: 1
Such a nice spot to stop by after a meal in LES if you’re in the mood for dessert and drinks. I feel like you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
the candarin orange was perfectly balanced. The potato ice cream sounded intimidating but was surprisingly good, just a bit too jammy for us to finish. Love the aesthetics!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming place with great drinks and a super staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing selection of virgin cocktails, delicious small bites, and unique dessert. The wagyu beef tartar was delicious and the tomato tart as well. The potato ice cream was incredible, this place nails unique flavor profiles so well. Love love love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great inventive drinks
Great drinks, food and hospitality. Xipe Totec was our fav drink, Scallops fav bite. Luke and the team were awesome - will definitely go again when we’re back in NY!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance, amazing and innovative drinks, and even amazing and thoughtful people. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks and thoughtful bites! Fun vibes and great ingredients abound.
Highlights were the r&d cocktail, the crumpet, and the steak tartare. But honestly, everything was excellent. Really high quality bites with lots of layers and exceptional drinks.
Booked through the capital one portal and felt super welcomed.
doesn’t get much better than this! the food absolutely shines, the drinks are inventive, and the setting ties it all together. makes for a great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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