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21 Club

21 Club

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant, Bar, and Speakeasy$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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  • Eater
    EaterJuly 22, 2016
    The chicken hash — a mixture of cubed chicken, cream, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, butter, and sherry — is a real throwback to a different era. It’s pure, pull-no-punches comfort food. Read more
  • Food Network
    Food NetworkMarch 15, 2013
    Ask for a side of 21 Sauce, a spicy blend of ketchup, English mustard, Worcestershire, horseradish and white wine, the sauce has been a signature staple for over 60 years. Via CityEats.com Read more
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneOctober 25, 2017
    Wine cellar dining room is a great private space with tour of history. All menu items are solid but nothing shines. Wine pairing and service were excellent.
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PolloneMay 1, 2017
    Just a cool old-school NYC experience. Mark at the bar is great. I liked the Fireside. Lump crabmeat, lamb bolognese, clam chowder, steak frites, all excellent. Baked Alaska just ok but cool visuals.
  • Morgan M.
    Morgan McKeeFebruary 7, 2017
    Restaurant week is the way to do this place... but don't expect superior service. All three courses were great (shrimp arrabbiata pictured) and price can't be beat, but service did suffer a tad 🍤🍷🙃
  • PureWow
    PureWowDecember 18, 2015
    Prohibition may be over, but the bar remains as intriguing as ever. Pro tip: Take in the large art collection and toys hanging from the ceiling as you sip on a gin rickey. Read more
  • IWalked Audio Tours
    IWalked Audio ToursNovember 24, 2012
    1872 townhouse. Former historic speakeasy (now a trendy restaurant). The prohibition era wine cellar is now a dining area accessed via 2.5 ton door opened via 18" hang wire.Full site history via<LINK> Read more
  • Theodore K.
    Theodore KimNovember 16, 2014
    Ask your waiter about touring the spectacular hidden wine cellar in the basement, which was used to hide booze during Prohibition. It's this place's semi-secret gem.
  • Sofia C.
    Sofia CaseOctober 18, 2011
    The Wine Cellar Dinner Menu is reserved for private events in an intimate setting, and the resulting food-gasm is incomparable. Hackleback caviar, butter-poached lobster, sautéed duck breast, oh my!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsNovember 4, 2013
    It may be stuffy, but if old-school, Don Draper Manhattan is your thing, there's nowhere better. And much of the food is still quite good. At lunch, get three courses for $24.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistAugust 1, 2014
    The martini here is an unsung hero of the hip NYC mixology scene—big and dry, like Charles Grodin in drink form, it floats to you in a glass so capacious there ought to be a goldfish swimming in it. Read more
  • Kenia C.heart icon on user image
    Kenia CollinsJanuary 27, 2019
    Lively atmosphere. Loved the lamb chops (huge!) and the truffle Mac and cheese is to die for.
  • Lindsey L.
    Lindsey LMay 13, 2012
    Vegetarians should not shy away from this New York tradition. They have a very nice *on menu* vegie plate that doesn't feel like an afterthought. And thank the universe cocktails are still vegetarian.
  • Adrienne S.
    Adrienne SJune 13, 2012
    One of the supposed birthplaces of the Southside cocktail, made with gin, lime, simple and mint. Also nice if you are craving a classic NY experience and throwback to another era.
  • Experiences
    ExperiencesAugust 10, 2012
    This place is very chic and full of history. Super gracious hosts. Wear a suit jacket and be prepared to drink your martinis with sophistication and composure — the first two, at least ... Read more
  • The Wall Street Journal
    The lounge's dark wood paneling, fireplace, Frederic Remington horse paintings, the low lighting, and the men in suits and ties—despite a recent loosening of the dress code—still beckon another age. Read more
  • Concert Ticket Agency
    Concert Ticket AgencyOctober 22, 2012
    On everyone's top ten lists. Kicking it old school here will just enhance whatever you decide to do later....Roseland is nearby...always a great time there. Order the cheesecake to go.
  • WP Theater
    WP TheaterJanuary 16, 2013
    We love the decor at 21 Club almost as much as we love the menu. Let us suggest two things. Get dressed up and see "Bethany", then come to the 21 Club Bar!
  • Alex M.
    Alex MizrahiJune 17, 2013
    "Once you master the dress code and navigate the gantlet of staff members by the door whose sole purpose seems to be to keep the riffraff out by making them--you--feel like an eighth-grader at a..." Read more
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    2Plus2NYCReviewMarch 14, 2012
    I absolutely love 21! I feel apart of history sitting where Frank Sinatra once did… plus there is something so romantic about a REAL prohibition speakeasy! Read more
  • Mel Dog
    Mel DogFebruary 5, 2011
    Outstanding food and service. A fantastic and classic New York establishment that embraces the history of this city and the people who live here. And the burger really IS that good.
  • Grace L.heart icon on user image
    Grace LadyecuaMarch 20, 2016
    A beautiful establishment. It took me back in to time. Excellent service. Great cuisine. (Dress Code)
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RavenelOctober 21, 2015
    Old school cocktails. Martini is huge--you get what you pay for. Burger good, also quite large. Bartenders super friendly.
  • amNewYork
    amNewYorkAugust 4, 2014
    The '21' Burger ranked No. 4 in Time.com's round up of 'the most influential burgers of all time'. Read more
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RozellNovember 18, 2013
    Ask for a tour of their historic wine cellar. I swear...you've never seen anything quite like it.
  • Nation's Restaurant News
    '21' Triple Crown combines classic Kentucky Derby drink ingredients such as bourbon, mint and Peychaud’s Bitters. Read more
  • Timothy C.
    Timothy CsontosOctober 18, 2018
    Ask the GM for a tour of the speakeasy in the basement!
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MAugust 5, 2018
    Pommes soufflé and chicken hash and 🍸🍸🍸
  • Alejandra P.
    Alejandra PradoJuly 29, 2017
    FYI jacket required. If you don't have one, you can borrow one here. Great place, so classy and traditional.
  • Trae F.heart icon on user image
    Trae FMay 10, 2013
    Went in w/out reservation and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Service was great and food was delicious. Interesting crowd.
  • Hayley M.
    Hayley MillerApril 6, 2013
    pricey place but stop for lunch and order from the 3 course pre-fix menu! Great value there and the place has ambiance!
  • Buford B.
    Buford BarnesMay 29, 2012
    Originally in The Village in 1922. Moved and changed names until its current location in 1929. Frequented by presidents & celebrities. Featured in novels. Jacket required.
  • John K.
    John KeatingSeptember 22, 2021
    A favorite of the Keating family for 3 generations. Many fond memories having steak tar tar in the secret dining room.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillJanuary 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my goto places for business lunch meetings. Good service & good food.
  • lino b.heart icon on user image
    lino brescia™June 6, 2019
    Terrific service. Tour the wine cellar if you can.
  • Gary R.
    Gary RelojAugust 13, 2012
    Ask your server for a tour of the 21 Club wine cellar and along the way, he just might regale you with some juicy tales of old… Read more
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYMay 3, 2012
    The 21 Club is a world famous New York restaurant that started out as a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
  • Theresa R.heart icon on user image
    Theresa RoldanMarch 18, 2017
    Great food and drinks. Dress nicely
  • NYHistory
    NYHistoryJuly 24, 2012
    In June of 1932, "21" Club was raided by federal Prohibition agents in search of liquor. Agents failed to find the two thousand cases of wine hidden in 21 Club's secret wine cellar vault...
  • Kristine Y.
    Kristine YappJanuary 16, 2012
    Amazing place to take the parents. It is more expensive an has a dress code but the atmosphere is amazing and the staff is excellent.
  • Zennie A.
    Zennie AbrahamAugust 28, 2011
    This place is history, and I go there when I visit New York, at least once a year. Frank Sinatra held court at Table 14. Donald Trump sits on the far left. Wall Street was filmed there.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiMarch 7, 2015
    More for the atmosphere and its legacy than its food. The Prawn for appetizer is good but nothing too special, and the Amish chicken is a little dry and very mediocre
  • Ashley R.
    Ashley RoseApril 6, 2015
    Great place for special occasions - gotta have the classic steak tartare
  • Stacie D.
    Stacie DoanFebruary 12, 2012
    Lovely dinner and great service! Prix fixe meal was right in line with Manhattan prices if not cheaper. Will definitely try again!
  • AskMen
    AskMenDecember 10, 2010
    Out of our standard vague anti-Williamsburg bias and our fear of saying the wrong thing vis-a-vis contemporary art, we're going to single out the 21 club as our internal A. List pick here. Read more
  • Jessica N.heart icon on user image
    Jessica NgJanuary 26, 2014
    Come here for a memorable dinner and wonderful service! The ceiling was also a source of entertainment.
  • Jimmy Astucia
    Jimmy AstuciaJanuary 16, 2012
    Establishments do not stay in business for 9 plus decades without a formula for success. This historical Manhattan restaurant has the right recipe for special occasions.
  • CM M.heart icon on user image
    CM MakJuly 5, 2016
    Lamb Bolognese... excellent
  • WICT Leadership Conference
    Manhattan's iconic "21" Club will reopen this fall after a major refurbishment, which will add a brand-new bar area. The reopening will bring 21 wines by the glass, small plates & 6 beers on tap.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupApril 16, 2010
    The key to power lunching is landing the right table, the left section of the dining room is preferred and the right, known as “Siberia” to it’s regulars, is by no means coveted.
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