Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Alphabet City, New York

Annie L. • June 2, 2021Best anniversary dinner ever. Very intimate and exquisite dining experience transporting you to Japan. Secchu Yokota is true to their 5 star ratings online and on Facebook.

eme • February 4, 2015Love this. One of my favorite beer spots in the city. Group-friendly, chill vibes, comfy couches/seating, back patio and a great selection of drafts. Beers available for take-out too!

Rob S. • September 7, 2015The East Side Ink sandwich is amazing!

Valentin G. • July 27, 2015A really cool sake bar where you can also grab a bite, good vibe here!

Staff Picks • January 7, 2016Southern favorites? Check! Grab a bowl of the Cheddar grits and pair it with the mind-blowing butterfly pork-chop sandwich.

Barbara J. • August 24, 2018Great happy hour wine and light bites!! Cute decor, and has four window seats. Good place for a date

Alex Q. • May 30, 2014The pernil, white rice with black beans and don't forget the potato salad is awesome! Will be back for sure.

Ellen P. • October 29, 2015I really liked this place! Great cocktails, lovingly crafted. Don't get the hype on that green stuff margarita though... You wanna take any of the other great drinks!

AmateurConcierge • July 3, 2016Great option to grab a breakfast sandwich before you head to chill in Tompkins. Also has healthier bowl options and excellent, mellow cold coffee

Dens • May 24, 2017I'm a fan. If you go for the pork biscuit (delicious, btw) make sure to throw an egg on it (more delicious!)

Harry R. • February 17, 2016Intimate, creative dinner. Start with the Octopus and Deviled Eggs. Then, get the Pork Confit for 2.

Erik W. • March 4, 2019What's good here? The vibe, the music, the decor, the drinks. Basically everything. Worth the trip to Alphabet City.

Louisa L. • April 12, 2019Everything is delicious! Pho grilled cheese, mochi, shaking beef, branzino, panna cotta, you can’t go wrong! Plus drinks on point 👌🏻

Ina L. • April 15, 2016Get 32oz skirt steak and sausages platter and share then with the group. Great house wine from Argentina as well! Best steaks in east village

Amy L. • August 21, 2021The gigli is a must have and don’t miss out on the date cake! Drinks wise, their orange wines by the glass are fantastic.

Scy D. • January 22, 2020Recommend the bruxelles - very crispy - the quinoa arancini - insanely good - and scallops and octopus and donuts for dessert!

Anna F. • September 2, 2011Love the prosciutto with figs and rigatoni with sausage. Yum.

Vinay A. • August 10, 2014Lattes are excellent. Great place to hangout with your laptop or book. Be warned there are no power plugs .

Saarim Z. • September 5, 2016grab that vanilla soft serve from the walk up window

What's Good Here • November 14, 2015Order the smoked trout appetizer. Excellent and enough to share for the table.

Valerie S. • December 30, 2017Check out the cozy, brick-walled bar in the back. Great casual spot for groups.

Marie • September 6, 2021Quaint cafe with excellent coffee and friendly baristas!

Lauren • December 31, 2018Everything from start to finish was excellent. Had the eggplant croquettes, the meatballs, and the cavatelli.

Brian S. • November 27, 2023Uncrowded early. Excellent drip and espresso coffee

Veena R. • August 30, 2011Try their Alchemist cocktails. Phenomenal. Also great place to rent for small events. My friends rent this place for networking events.

David Z. • October 1, 2022$1 east coast / $2 west coast happy hour oysters! Get the shrimp buns too

Alex R. • July 25, 2022The tacos are massive. Steak (+$1), chorizo, al pastor, can of coke = $12.50. The chorizo was the best, and reminded me of the offering at Taqueria Sofia in Bushwick (= 😍)

Tiah • July 25, 2017Really great ice cream. The homemade cone was sooo good. Great little spot.

Luke • July 15, 2017Squeeze in for a straightforward, but well made cocktail or two

Kt L. • October 12, 2015Love the outdoor seating in the back! Onion rings are savory little donuts. Yum!