“The food, however… was extremely underwhelming, to say the least.”
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“The food, however… was extremely underwhelming, to say the least.”
H3
“Atmosphere is great but food is truly nothing special. Literally finger foods like pigs in a blanket and French fries. Other menu items are like, hamburgers and chocolate cake. It’s done pretty well but it’s boring in my opinion and definitely NOT worth the price or the effort.”
H3
“The food isn’t just underwhelming - it’s objectively mediocre and borderline poor.”
H3
“the hot fudge sundae at the Polo Bar lives in my dreams; definitely the best I have ever had. Their hot fudge is similar to a profiterole sauce my mum would make; heavy on the butter and high quality chocolate… it’s incredible.”
H3
“The space is impressive, the service is good. With all that, would not go again.”
H3
“Go in with tempered expectations. Food is good, not great IMO but service is excellent”
H3
“The burger is fine but nothing to write home about. The ceasar and chopped salads are decent, tuna tartar is pretty good and like another user said the corned beef sandwich as an app is great.”
H3
“they were extremely rude and they sat us with only 30m before the kitchen closed. Never going back.”
H3
“There's a fine line between swift service and feeling rushed out of the place, and this was definitely the latter.”
H2
“Not worth.”
H2
“well, it's overrated so I'd suggest trying somewhere else tbh”
H2
“any of Hogsalt’s overrated traps.”
H2
“Food mediocre at best, drinks were decent but super overpriced.”
H2
“Not worth the hurdles it takes to book a reservation.”
H2
“the best service of my life was there.”
H2
“a mediocre burger that cost $35!”
H2
“you’ve not really missed out. Service is great though”
H2
“Just don't order pigs in a blanket like wtf? That's a dish that tops out at a 6/10”
H2
“I go once a month there for some drinks and bites. I personally love to sit at the bar instead of the restaurant. I love their drink improved negroni (same name on the menu).”
H2
“These spots are more about the decor and the scene than the food, but the decor is more ‘brooding mansion’ than ‘pretty girlie.’”
H2
“Great ambiance, food isn’t anything special”
H2
“The polo bar burger is $35 and you get exceptional service in a beautiful restaurant..”
H2
“Love it there recommend the burger,caesar salad, and cornbeef sandwich.”
H2
“Maybe Polo Bar for nice atmosphere as well but reservations might be more difficult.”
H2
“THE CHOCOLATE CAKE”
H2
“I love the Polo Bar! I always try something new when I go but the burger is my go-to.”
H2
“Still agree the food isn’t mind blowing but the level of service is top tier.”
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“Middle of the road food—good burger but most finer dining burgers in NYC are—sort of like his clothing except for maybe his couture.”
H2
“Polo Bar is not worth it.”
H2
“Polo Bar food was mid but the service was great.”
H2
“I remember the sole was outstanding. Enjoy!”
H2
“Corned beef sandwich and the burger are the musts. Nothing else really stood out. Cake and brownie are great for desserts.”
H2
“Polo bar coconut cake is divine”
H2
“Upscale, great service, excellent food.”
H2
“good burgers - polo bar, red hook tavern, minetta tavern, corner bistro.”
H2
“Polo Bar’s chocolate cake > Claud’s”
H2
“Food was meh, but great ambiance and service.”
H2
“The burger was great. It’s really the vibe of the place that makes it so great.”
H2
“Everything I tried there was underwhelming. The only thing decent was the cauliflower appetizer. Burger and beef sandwich and pigs in blanket were unmemorable. Didn’t like the coconut cake or chocolate dessert.”
H2
“I had one of the worst piece of steak in my life at Polo Bar, accompanied by the worst espresso martini I’ve ever had.”
H2
“Coconut cake with passionfuit sorbet at Polo Bar. My gawd”
H2
“Honestly, the burger is pretty amazing. I've had it twice and it's a near perfect steakhouse style burger.”
H2
“Love it there recommend the burger, ceaser salad, and cornbeef sandwich.”
H2
“It’s fairly iconic in NYC and worth it for a visit. And the coconut cake 🤤”
H2
“the complimentary popovers and (fancy!) butter at Polo Bar”
H2
“lots of dark wood, nice high-end vibe”
H2
“FWIW, it’s good but hardly worth the hassle IMO.”
H2
“Been a few times. Similar to Carbone, you don’t necessarily go for the food (which is very good), but moreso the atmosphere”
H2
“I highly recommend The Polo Bar. They will accommodate you. I think the styling and music in that place is of the right era. The food also a series of no nonsense classics.”
H2
“I complained to the manager and we were asked to leave for upsetting a regular....i will never go back.”
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