Restaurants near Mercury Lounge

Dr. Ed Harris

★★★★★ · in the last week

I had previously ordered Katz and had it shipped to Georgia. It was so good, I had to get to NY to try the sandwich fresh from the restaurant. It did NOT disappoint. They started by bringing fresh pickles to the table while I read through the menu. I ordered the corned beef Ruben. No sides. I enjoyed that sandwich like I was starving to death. The meat was fresh sliced and amazingly tender. The sauerkraut, swiss cheese and Russian dressing offered a balanced flavor that complemented the meat. The bread was falling apart (that's how I knew that I was having fun). It is a "must do" when you are in town. The walls were covered with photos of celebrities who have visited the restaurant. If i were to give you one piece of advice while visiting, go to the back of the restaurant and ask to be seated by the wait staff. You can take your chances with open seating, but you might be eating while standing.

Michael L. French

★★★★ · in the last week

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Katz’s Delicatessen is one of those NYC places you have to experience at least once. The pastrami on rye was AMAZING, and the sandwich was so big that the two of us couldn’t even finish one. At some point, we had to admit defeat. The pastrami won. 😂 My carver may have been a little behind schedule, though. He actually told me he had just woken up, and the sample he gave me was pretty skimpy. I’m guessing the coffee hadn’t kicked in yet. 😂 The steak fries were okay, but at $10.95 I expected them to be a little hotter. The real star is the atmosphere. Katz’s feels like stepping into a piece of old-school New York history. You can feel the decades of stories, famous visitors, and giant pastrami sandwiches in the walls. A couple of tips: DON’T LOSE YOUR TICKET! Cash is in the front and card is in the back. Trust me, you’ll want to know that before you’re standing there looking confused. Overall, 4 stars. Amazing pastrami, incredible history and atmosphere, just a sleepy carver and lukewarm fries keeping it from five. Definitely worth experiencing!

Evelyne Lam

★ · in the last week

The food was great but 10 mins after we left the restaurant, I puked EVERYTHING. My husband shared same good as I did except the Jasmine rice came with my dish. The rice did look funky (mixed of yellow and white rice) perhaps one was leftover from yesterday? This experience totally held me back from returning to the restaurant.

Page Karo

★★★★★ · in the last week

Can't wait to go back Highly recommend the salad and cheese steak sandwich

Marisa

★★★★★ · in the last week

I've been going here for years- when they were just a few booths next door and the menu was on the wall. Food was divine as always. We are it all. Service was impeccable. Matthew was a delight. He had me get the benedict- so much better then I imagined. Hes amazing. Don't go without a rez..10/10 The place is a NY gem

M K

★★★★★ · in the last week

My favorite local spot!

Priya Salla

★★★★ · in the last week

Awesome

emilia dawson

★★★ · in the last week

i'm only giving 3 stars to this restaurant because of service. The food and ambience is wonderful. It has been a favourite for years but the staff is really really cheeky. Alejandro couldn't have been more rude, and Angel too not the nicest. I understand that people may not be happy with their jobs, but there was absolutely no reason for Alejandro to be so rude. I mentioned i didn't need any water and he got quite grosero as they say in spanish. Perhpas the reviews are reflecting a general problem with the wait staff? Otherwise this place is great.

Maddie Ott

★★★★★ · in the last week

Great for gluten free food! As a celiac, I was so excited to be able to order mozzarella sticks and delicious pizza.

Francisco Martinez

★★★★★ · in the last week

We absolutely love the food here! The entire staff is incredibly attentive and always takes great care of us. We’ve already been about five times, and it remains our favorite spot every time we visit NY. Make sure to save room for the zeppole for dessert—they are fantastic! We will definitely keep coming back

rouzbeh amintafreshi

★★ · in the last week

Very mid, not sure what’s the hype. Tried 4 slices and all were underwhelming. Altho appreciate the lightness of the dough it’s super bland and characterless.

Oscar Bianchi

★★★★★ · in the last week

Dumplings( both fried and steamed) with a side of noodles with peanut sauce was perfect. Quick and clean service too 👌 👍 😎

Cesar

★★★★★ · in the last week

Possibly the cheapest restaurant in all of NYC, the peanut sauce noodles are very good, and the dumplings are delicious.

Joost Mi-Maltha

★★★★ · in the last week

​Bond Street vibe is unbeatable, and the mains completely were great! ​We visited Fish Cheeks on a friend’s recommendation and had a wonderful evening overall. We only waited about 10 minutes before being seated at a lovely outdoor table on the terrace. Bond Street is fantastic for outdoor dining—it almost feels like one big, lively pedestrian terrace. ​We kicked off with the $45 Seafood Tower from their Cheeky Hour. Honestly, this was the one underwhelming part of the meal. The lower tier had oysters and clams; they were fine, but very small, we’ve definitely had better before. The top tier had juicy prawns and marinated spicy crab, which my wife really enjoyed, but as a whole, it’s not something I’d order again. ​However, the hot mains completely turned things around and exceeded all expectations! The whole fish was spectacular—expertly prepared, incredibly flavorful, juicy and tender, and genuinely made our day. Paired with their rich, fragrant crab curry and rice, the meal was elevated to another level. ​Total bill was around $200 for the two of us, which is certainly steep, but for a dinner and great ambiance in Manhattan, it delivered where it counted most. Skip the tower and head straight for the whole fish and curries! 4/5 stars.

Henric Krawczynski

★★★★ · in the last week

We had dinner here: 3 people, some water, 2 NA beers and a mocktail. The mocktail was OK but nothing to write home about. The appetizer were squid with ink (delicious) and a corn salad (interesting but tiny). The mains were a branzino (steamed fish with herbs, delicious), rawaaend duck curry (good but tiny and somewhat basic), and choo chee scallops (nice although a bit simple). The final dish was sticky rice with ice cream. Overall very yummy, but too pricey ($100/person) given that there were no table cloths, nice but basic service, a few somewhat underwhelming dishes, and small portions. For half the price, it would have been good. At this price point, it felt too expensive for what it was.

A RR

★★★★ · in the last week

Special. Some things a bit pricey / too niche-coded - but in general excellent screen, selection, and a special institution.

Jackie Roth

★★★★★ · a week ago

Love the ambiance and my cocktai, a mezcal sour, just perfect! I went to the commissary with a friend for a drink; didn’t check out the movie theater.