American Retro Bar and Grill

785 9th Ave, New York
(212) 245-2203

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When this place was on 11th Ave,(pre-covid) this used to be the go-to spot for guaranteed good food and drinks.
WELP!!!!
Upon my first return since COVID, I ordered a turkey burger that was not so great this time. They used ground turkey(not too sure if it was even beef or turkey?) versus turkey breast in the past.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Michael Manchess

Really good juicy burgers and sides. Awesome fun menu, with lots of options specializing in Burgers and a variety of Tator Tot combinations. Attentive, nice and friendly service. Comfy retro Atmosphere with great music and a real good beer selection. Highly recommended, a must visit, A++

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Retro Burger on English Muffin with Tots

GV GT

Good place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Miri Gifford

Great local bar. They have a group of regulars who followed them when their location moved. Very relaxed vibe, staff is friendly and helpful. The front looks relatively small, just the bar and a handful of tables, but there's a huge back room with plentiful seating. We generally go for drinks and/or snacks, but have had dinner as well, and there's a robust bar food menu. Potato skins and tots are delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Nachos

C D

Whoever knew a burger would taste so good on an English muffin. Retro Burger is so freaking good. It hits the spot. And the drinks are good too. Strong, Sweet n PERFECTION.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Retro Burger

David Moore

I liked it!! But I wish the TV was on!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos, Sliders, Loaded Tots, Wings

Scott Herceg

We are in from out of town and we selected this place online.What a great find we had sliders and burgers and tots.great food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Retro Burger, Sliders

Shannon Powers

Relaxed neighborhood spot that moved from their original location on 11th Ave to 9th Ave. Friendly folks, yummy bar food, and a nice “dad bar” type atmosphere that works for local regulars, sports teams after games, visitors, families. Food portions are super generous and they have all the staples like burgers, wings, etc. They’re also open daily for lunch/brunch. Not many bars with this vibe in the area - a great addition to the 50s on 9th Ave!

Recommended dishes: The Retro Burger, Wings, Steak Sandwich

Eric Emmons

First time, perhaps last time, in Hell's Kitchen, NYC, since I was visiting from Los Angeles. Nice, cozy place with subdued lighting. I had skirt steak; my friends had chicken and fish, I believe. Lots of varieties of tater tots available, too. Prices reasonable.

Parking: Doesn't seem to be parking except on the street, but I have little knowledge of Hell's Kitchen. I'm not sure if there are parking structures nearby.

Wheelchair accessibility: This is an older, narrow building, not designed with wheelchairs in mind. Perhaps a wheelchair or two can fit in, but it may be a tight squeeze.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Retro Burger, Potato Skins, French Fries, Steak Sandwich

Robert Ruiz

I'll take my wife there

Colin Smith

Mozzarella sticks weren't very good and the service was very slow.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

jose luis Roig

Very good food and very good service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Perisie

Great food , but only 1 person waiting on bar and tables. Fried ravioli overcooked. Would go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ben Robbins

Dropped in for a drink and dinner after a Broadway show. Good food, good service, and plenty of TVs with sport on. Will visit again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Retro Burger, Steak Sandwich

Mike Robb

Ugh I miss this place so much ..I lived off 53rd and 10th at the Mercedes Benz building, so I’d walk there or order late night after partying, my absolute favorite memory of NYC…even the vegan options are stupendous

Vegetarian options: I was a pescatarian 2016-19 and this still was my favorite place the wraps the pickles omg, I’d eat mine and my girls when she’d fall asleep

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger & Tator Tots, Fries, Chicken Wrap, The Retro Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Onion Rings, Beer-Battered Fried Pickles, French Fries, Wings, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mushrooms, Mild Wings

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American Retro Bar and Grill

785 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-2203