Great spot to hang out on a chilly March afternoon. Staff were very accommodating. Good cocktails. Didn't eat but food looked great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn Alcazaren
This is the kind of place you would go to and end up texting your ex. If you love expensive food/drinks, that taste mid this is the place for you. The burger I got was absolutely mid, you can get something better at Shake Shack, or you could go to taco bell (across the street) for a better experience.
The place is probably not up to code with lighting. We ate around dusk and had a hard time seeing in the restaurant by the time we left. Not to mention the bathrooms are located downstairs accessed by a slim staircase with no lighting. For a place that sells alcohol, seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Long story short, I now know why the duckling was ugly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Beans
we had reservations for 7pm on a friday. when we arrived the place was absolutely dead apart from some bar regulars that managed to take up far more of our waitress’ time than we did LOL. and the food was just OK. would recommend to a tourist looking for kitch. would be embarrassed to recommend to a local friend. go at your own risk :) it’s cute.
Vinay Saggar
Jam-packed dance bar that pairs a good middle ground of “dive-bar” like setup with DJ-filled hits, all of which come together to make it a fun place to hit on a spontaneous night out. They also have an interesting brunch known for putting small duckling into pre-made dinks. $11 a cocktail. 4.25/5 stars as a night bar.
Ken Pesile
The place has a cool vibe but I wouldn't recommend going there when there are cooler/cheaper options out there. My friend's Bud Light was $9 and the wings were WAY more expensive than they should be. Also, it is a horrible place to watch UFC fights. They blast music like it's a club and it basically becomes a club so it's nearly impossible to see the TV.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
sabrina greenberg
The Ugly Duckling NYC made my 25th one of the most memorable birthdays I've ever had. We got to sit in a corner in the back that had this awesome backdrop that was perfect for taking photos with my friends. Even though it was crowded it felt like we had our own space to enjoy the night. The drinks hit hard and the wings were awesome. There were so many fun food and drink options. The whole staff made me feel special and had such awesome energy. From the gentleman that greeted us at the front to the bussers that set up our table and bar staff that brought me extra ducks... thank you! Special thank you to our waitress Jane!
Hailey Diaz
Horrible. I looked at reviews of this place before attending a friends birthday today 2/4/23 & every single one was bad. I figured I might get lucky. Upon arriving, there was nobody at the door to help me to my friends table. Once I made my way inside, we come to find out her table she RESERVED wasn’t ready because they over booked & accidentally gave it away & my friend had to wait over an hour on her special day for poor service. Nothing was comped either. Nobody was on top of the table they seated in our place & the party was over staying their time slot that we were waiting so long for, this lead to a fight breaking out since they refused to leave so we can sit down & that entire situation could have been avoided with better hospitality. 8 people party costed $600. The food came out packaged like it was to go & just put on a plate with butter, sauces & extras in plastic containers. Bathrooms are also very small & to attend upstairs you must pay $100 per person apparently. The worst brunch I have ever had. Not yo mention, it is only an hour an 15 minutes. Go ANYWHERE else.
Queen Rose
When I approached this establishment I loved how different it looked from the other businesses that surrounded it. The simple unique theme they portrayed made me super excited to dine here. Dont get me wrong, the vibe was 100%. The music, the staff, & overall customer service was 100%. Unfortunately the food was not. I didn't even get to eat . It felt rushed & for the price your paying which was a total of 150.00 for just myself i didnt get the full experience I hoped for. My advice would be to communicate more with the guests when it comes to the food. Make sure someone is actually done & give them them the proper service they deserve. Luckily the staff made you forget about the fact that you didn't eat. I truly hope going forward everyone takes into consideration about how much money people are willing to spend. Its a great location that has lots of potential. I am willing to come back and give them another try. In conclusion thank you, me and my friends enjoyed ourselves.
Went for a bday brunch. This is a review for the 2nd Floor!
Cost was $70 pp that included 90 minutes of unlimited sangria (white & red), Bellini & mimosas. Food was supposed to be passed brunch style foods, french toast, focaccia bread, tacos, eggs, ( see their menu) also each person was supposed to have a choice of chicken wrap, burger ( again see menu).
Within the first hour the bar “ran out” of white sangria the “only” decent drink. They did not compensate. The drinks were horrible, so bad that most of the guests drank water instead or went downstairs to the bar & paid full price.
The food … was HORRIBLE!!! first course was … Bite size small cubes of french toast on a small oval plate for 6 people to share. The type of size you would feed a toddler not to choke. 2nd course ( unlimited was the concept) was focaccia bread. Again, served on small plates 1 per 6 people. then came 3 tacos, for 6 people. then came … not one more unlimited anything BUT the entire table received PRE- WRAPPED ICE COLD BURGERS in a basket to grab one per person.
If you’re looking for Music, and 20 years olds,, this is the place for you. The music was very good and played all different. However if you expect to eat or have normal drinks it absolutely won’t happen. i think this place knows that since it’s mostly kids they can get away with serving no food & watered down sugar drinks because everyone is too excited about dancing on the chairs and bar.
PS - that $70 pp turned into $133. So $133 for water and a few cubes of toast & a 1 inch slice of focaccia.
And no where was there DUCK ROOMS.
Joshua Rodriguez
they were so rude I set a reservation on my birthday (june 2nd) and my friend came first and they didn’t even attempts help her at all. A family of white people came and they immediately helped out. The guy in front didn’t even budge to help us when we all came he just stared at us.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Brandi Mapson
They canceled my reservation less than 30 minutes before we were supposed to arrive.
Kristy Jones
Although pricey, this place was great for brunch. The food was delicious, service was excellent, the DJ played great music both (new and old). Would definitely recommend.
No longer there. Must be permanently closed
Great spot to hang out on a chilly March afternoon. Staff were very accommodating. Good cocktails. Didn't eat but food looked great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is the kind of place you would go to and end up texting your ex. If you love expensive food/drinks, that taste mid this is the place for you. The burger I got was absolutely mid, you can get something better at Shake Shack, or you could go to taco bell (across the street) for a better experience.
The place is probably not up to code with lighting. We ate around dusk and had a hard time seeing in the restaurant by the time we left. Not to mention the bathrooms are located downstairs accessed by a slim staircase with no lighting. For a place that sells alcohol, seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Long story short, I now know why the duckling was ugly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
we had reservations for 7pm on a friday. when we arrived the place was absolutely dead apart from some bar regulars that managed to take up far more of our waitress’ time than we did LOL. and the food was just OK. would recommend to a tourist looking for kitch. would be embarrassed to recommend to a local friend. go at your own risk :) it’s cute.
Jam-packed dance bar that pairs a good middle ground of “dive-bar” like setup with DJ-filled hits, all of which come together to make it a fun place to hit on a spontaneous night out. They also have an interesting brunch known for putting small duckling into pre-made dinks. $11 a cocktail. 4.25/5 stars as a night bar.
The place has a cool vibe but I wouldn't recommend going there when there are cooler/cheaper options out there. My friend's Bud Light was $9 and the wings were WAY more expensive than they should be. Also, it is a horrible place to watch UFC fights. They blast music like it's a club and it basically becomes a club so it's nearly impossible to see the TV.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The Ugly Duckling NYC made my 25th one of the most memorable birthdays I've ever had. We got to sit in a corner in the back that had this awesome backdrop that was perfect for taking photos with my friends. Even though it was crowded it felt like we had our own space to enjoy the night. The drinks hit hard and the wings were awesome. There were so many fun food and drink options. The whole staff made me feel special and had such awesome energy. From the gentleman that greeted us at the front to the bussers that set up our table and bar staff that brought me extra ducks... thank you! Special thank you to our waitress Jane!
Horrible. I looked at reviews of this place before attending a friends birthday today 2/4/23 & every single one was bad. I figured I might get lucky. Upon arriving, there was nobody at the door to help me to my friends table. Once I made my way inside, we come to find out her table she RESERVED wasn’t ready because they over booked & accidentally gave it away & my friend had to wait over an hour on her special day for poor service. Nothing was comped either. Nobody was on top of the table they seated in our place & the party was over staying their time slot that we were waiting so long for, this lead to a fight breaking out since they refused to leave so we can sit down & that entire situation could have been avoided with better hospitality. 8 people party costed $600. The food came out packaged like it was to go & just put on a plate with butter, sauces & extras in plastic containers. Bathrooms are also very small & to attend upstairs you must pay $100 per person apparently. The worst brunch I have ever had. Not yo mention, it is only an hour an 15 minutes. Go ANYWHERE else.
When I approached this establishment I loved how different it looked from the other businesses that surrounded it. The simple unique theme they portrayed made me super excited to dine here. Dont get me wrong, the vibe was 100%. The music, the staff, & overall customer service was 100%. Unfortunately the food was not. I didn't even get to eat . It felt rushed & for the price your paying which was a total of 150.00 for just myself i didnt get the full experience I hoped for. My advice would be to communicate more with the guests when it comes to the food. Make sure someone is actually done & give them them the proper service they deserve. Luckily the staff made you forget about the fact that you didn't eat. I truly hope going forward everyone takes into consideration about how much money people are willing to spend. Its a great location that has lots of potential. I am willing to come back and give them another try. In conclusion thank you, me and my friends enjoyed ourselves.
Cool vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Went for a bday brunch. This is a review for the 2nd Floor!
Cost was $70 pp that included 90 minutes of unlimited sangria (white & red), Bellini & mimosas. Food was supposed to be passed brunch style foods, french toast, focaccia bread, tacos, eggs, ( see their menu) also each person was supposed to have a choice of chicken wrap, burger ( again see menu).
Within the first hour the bar “ran out” of white sangria the “only” decent drink. They did not compensate. The drinks were horrible, so bad that most of the guests drank water instead or went downstairs to the bar & paid full price.
The food … was HORRIBLE!!! first course was … Bite size small cubes of french toast on a small oval plate for 6 people to share. The type of size you would feed a toddler not to choke. 2nd course ( unlimited was the concept) was focaccia bread. Again, served on small plates 1 per 6 people.
then came 3 tacos, for 6 people.
then came … not one more unlimited anything BUT the entire table received PRE- WRAPPED ICE COLD BURGERS in a basket to grab one per person.
If you’re looking for Music, and 20 years olds,, this is the place for you. The music was very good and played all different. However if you expect to eat or have normal drinks it absolutely won’t happen. i think this place knows that since it’s mostly kids they can get away with serving no food & watered down sugar drinks because everyone is too excited about dancing on the chairs and bar.
PS - that $70 pp turned into $133. So $133 for water and a few cubes of toast & a 1 inch slice of focaccia.
And no where was there DUCK ROOMS.
they were so rude I set a reservation on my birthday (june 2nd) and my friend came first and they didn’t even attempts help her at all. A family of white people came and they immediately helped out. The guy in front didn’t even budge to help us when we all came he just stared at us.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
They canceled my reservation less than 30 minutes before we were supposed to arrive.
Although pricey, this place was great for brunch. The food was delicious, service was excellent, the DJ played great music both (new and old). Would definitely recommend.
Live music. Breakfast taco was fire!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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