Grill 21

346 E 21st St, New York
(212) 473-5950

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Nhi P

cozy space with really delicious traditional filipino dishes!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jessica T

did NOT disappoint. the restaurant is unassuming but everything packed a punch. no need to get the garlic rice. get the hot calamansi juice, laing, and lechon. sisig was pretty good too. we got the pancit palabok as well though it was overpowered by the flavors of the other dishes. it actually tasted better as leftovers!

it's not as affordable as i expected it to be. to be fair, we did have leftovers. there was also a bit of a wait before our entree arrived. it seems like it's a small staff handling all of the operations. try to come at odd hours because the restaurant is quite small and can't accommodate many.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Jon OnTheBeat

Try delivery as well as dine in.
Philippine Cuisine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joanne Pan

It’s really not the same. I used to get food here all the time, but it’s been a few years. We weren’t offered any water, the server was brusque, and the tapsilog was served with soggy garlic rice (not crispy garlic), cold beef with small portions, and unevenly cooked sunny side up egg (slightly raw egg white - slimy) 😔 for $14, there are way better options.

Clyde Erwin Barretto

Best crispy pata I’ve had in a long time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Crispy Pata

Juan Ong

The sisig and sinigang were excellent! Fair prices, and the vibe was really nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Floresca

I placed a big order for me and my coworkers. Everything came hot and delicious. No crumbs left behind. Amazing service and great quality food that hits home.
Thank you to the staff and chefs.
I’ll order again next week lol.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

May Chan

The prices were decent for what you get. We ordered lumpiang shanghai (ground pork spring rolls), daing na bangus (fried fish) with garlic rice, pancit bihon (thin rice noodles with shrimp), halo halo special with ube ice cream, and leche flan. These are our go-to dishes when we have Filipino food. The two desserts were excellent: halo halo had a lot of tasty toppings, and flan was thick and creamy. The fish was pretty good--crispy on outside and soft inside. Flavorful. Garlic rice wasn't really what we expected, literally just rice with some garlic in it--not a strong flavor. The noodles were okay. A little greasy. The rolls were the only things that were disappointing--not very flavorful, just a little salt. I've definitely had better.

Waitress was attentive. Atmosphere was cute. Clean. Bathroom was clean. Did did take a little while to come out, probably because it was prime take-out time for lunch.

If I could give it half a star, I would say this is more 3.5 stars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Lloyd Holmes

Your dining budget goes further at this establishment. Their menu items taste as promised. You get good food without high costs. The workers handle service efficiently and courteously. Visit for a meal soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ana Butler

My expectations were completely surpassed by the meal. Your dining dollars work harder here. The restaurant provides competent service. Their menu features exceptional items. Bring your friends here for a great time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaleo Luna

The food was really good. I’m from California where Silogs is so easy to find but have moved to the north east since. This has been the best Filipino breakfast I’ve had here. One thing I’ll say is the utensil pack they give you doesn’t come with a spoon which is weird as a Filipino lol. And they don’t do tomatoes and patis with their silog but she did bring a couple slices of tomatoes out after I asked for them.

The only downside to this place is the server we had this morning was really really rude. Lol didn’t smile at us once. No small talk. No asking how the food was. We even made the joke of the food was so good that nothing was left behind and she just kept a stone cold face. She even had an attitude when we asked if we can do patio seating even though there wasn’t a single customer there.

Still, I have to support Filipino businesses. Just hope the review falls in the right lap so she can have an attitude adjustment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Judith Vasquez

Every aspect of this restaurant delivers quality and care. Vibrant plating showcases the freshness of their ingredients. The service is outstanding and everyone is very attentive. Great food, good service. Include this restaurant in your options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Caro Geffroy

The dishes complemented the warm feeling of the space perfectly. The workers here provide thoughtful answers. Their food quality remains consistently outstanding. This restaurant creates a cool atmosphere. Our group enjoyed this restaurant thoroughly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Stewart Manson

Every aspect of the experience satisfies what I'm looking for. Workers at Grill 21 show uncommon politeness and capability. The setting complements the food perfectly. You're getting premium-quality components in every dish they serve. We'll come back to try seasonal offerings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Justine Weelopez

I was expecting a nice reception. But the girl who opened the store had a sour face. When i asked her a.question about the menu she answersd arrogantly and said .. just look at the menu theres a.lot of types of fish. I asked her which fish had the less spine when cooked she looked.at me.like i was fr another planet.... no smile just alook of disdain that was given to us .Besides the fact that we were the first customers. I will not.go here anymore. Rude. Disappointing.Discouraging.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

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