Value review insights for New York, United States, Bars

$18 per glass of wine and when we went up to bar to request napkins and more water for the table, napkins from the bathroom and glasses of water were rudely shoved onto our table while our empty water glasses laid unattended on the table. Also, this place only has a few food items that are all salty items to ensure patrons keep drinking their overpriced drinks. Here’s a hot tip: If you have run out of napkins at a venue like this, have some sense send someone down the street to buy appropriate napkins to get you through your shortage. Do not commingle things from the bathroom on dining tables, particularly when you price your menu this way. There are much better cocktail and wine spots in Tribeca…and the city at large. So, that’s where I will go…

$37 for a small draft beer and two small sliders (with a large whole pickle as the side for some reason). Not bad, but definitely way overpriced for what it is.

AVOID. We came here for a jazz brunch for our anniversary a couple of months ago whilst on holiday in New York. We booked a table for 1pm but had to wait - standing in our coats by the door - for 20mins as our table wasn’t ready. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate and after 45mins of waiting we still didn’t get the drink (we asked the waiters 3 times for it). The food was overpriced and bland. The steak tartare smelled of fish and the main course came cold and looked like it was ready for about 30mins before it was served to us. The jazz was supposed to be from 1pm to 3pm but they only played one 45mins set instead. After all that it was impossible to get a check so we had to stand up and pay by the bar. Absolutely awful experience, It really ruined our day and put a dent in the wallet. It’s such a shame as the interiors are stunning. I can’t believe we still got charged for our meal after all this. we barely touched the good and had to get McDonalds after to satisfy our hunger, which had better food and service anyways 🤦🏻‍♀️ TERRIBLE

Absolutely awful. We stopped in with a friend one afternoon for a glass of absinthe and to enjoy the stories Mr. Otway has been known to bedazzled customers with. Well, we neither got stories or warm welcome. As we entered the establishment, Otway seemed very cold and indifferent. We all ordered the very overpriced drinks and were hoping to hear about the history of the bar and even possibly receive a tour that others have mentioned getting from the owner. The exact opposite happened. When we inquired about a tour, he told us that we would have to wait for the theater crowd to get out (the show wasn't ending until an hour later). Yet there wasn't anyone else in the bar, hence he had nothing else to attend to. It was a cold and unpleasant experience, we shall never return. Not recommended, spend your money elsewhere.

Added 26 Mar. 2026, after I'd waited a month for a reply to a complaint I submitted, which I did not receive: I'm sad to see that, like so many other once-quality businesses, Eataly seems to have become a victim of its own success: the more locations they open, the worse service becomes at the older locations, as if loyal customers were being taken for granted. On my last visit there, I was ignored for some 10 mins at the espresso counter, until a v nice young lady came by, apologised for the wait, and took my order -- apparently more than the three+ coworkers of hers who simply passed by without saying a word could be bothered or expected to do. That was the highlight of my visit, the rest of which was spent (or wasted) trying to pay for a few other items and waiting for someone to void out one of them (again, assistants were too busy chit-chatting and goofing around to even notice me waiting). Never going there again! *************************************************************************** Good variety, and service was courteous today -- which has often not been the case. Other downsides: a lot of items are overpriced, and some categories of merchandise are hard to find (no signs).

Review rating: 2.0

Is this one of the overrated places? Minetta burger was good, but not great. Steak fries was ok, but not good. Large portions of fries for both dishes. Drinks for $23 are expensive. Good atmosphere and nice service. Cool local. Fun to have been there, but not an experience to carry on or that results we come back.

Review rating: 4.0

$18 per glass of wine and when we went up to bar to request napkins and more water for the table, napkins from the bathroom and glasses of water were rudely shoved onto our table while our empty water glasses laid unattended on the table. Also, this place only has a few food items that are all salty items to ensure patrons keep drinking their overpriced drinks. Here’s a hot tip: If you have run out of napkins at a venue like this, have some sense send someone down the street to buy appropriate napkins to get you through your shortage. Do not commingle things from the bathroom on dining tables, particularly when you price your menu this way. There are much better cocktail and wine spots in Tribeca…and the city at large. So, that’s where I will go…

Signal: 0.0%

$37 for a small draft beer and two small sliders (with a large whole pickle as the side for some reason). Not bad, but definitely way overpriced for what it is.

Signal: 0.0%

AVOID. We came here for a jazz brunch for our anniversary a couple of months ago whilst on holiday in New York. We booked a table for 1pm but had to wait - standing in our coats by the door - for 20mins as our table wasn’t ready. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate and after 45mins of waiting we still didn’t get the drink (we asked the waiters 3 times for it). The food was overpriced and bland. The steak tartare smelled of fish and the main course came cold and looked like it was ready for about 30mins before it was served to us. The jazz was supposed to be from 1pm to 3pm but they only played one 45mins set instead. After all that it was impossible to get a check so we had to stand up and pay by the bar. Absolutely awful experience, It really ruined our day and put a dent in the wallet. It’s such a shame as the interiors are stunning. I can’t believe we still got charged for our meal after all this. we barely touched the good and had to get McDonalds after to satisfy our hunger, which had better food and service anyways 🤦🏻‍♀️ TERRIBLE

Signal: 0.1%

Absolutely awful. We stopped in with a friend one afternoon for a glass of absinthe and to enjoy the stories Mr. Otway has been known to bedazzled customers with. Well, we neither got stories or warm welcome. As we entered the establishment, Otway seemed very cold and indifferent. We all ordered the very overpriced drinks and were hoping to hear about the history of the bar and even possibly receive a tour that others have mentioned getting from the owner. The exact opposite happened. When we inquired about a tour, he told us that we would have to wait for the theater crowd to get out (the show wasn't ending until an hour later). Yet there wasn't anyone else in the bar, hence he had nothing else to attend to. It was a cold and unpleasant experience, we shall never return. Not recommended, spend your money elsewhere.

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