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The Polo Bar New York Yelp Reviews
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Expectations Unmet, Yet Culinary Excellence
Expectations Unmet, Yet Culinary Excellence Prevails Venturing into The Polo Bar was an adventure two months in the making, but what ensued was a rollercoaster of highs and lows that left my friend and me with mixed feelings. Upon arrival for our 10 pm reservation, we found the place buzzing with activity, even on a Tuesday night. The energy was palpable, but unfortunately, finding a spot at the bar proved challenging amidst the crowded space. Despite our excitement, our attempt to capture the moment with photos was met with unwelcome scrutiny from a staff member, dampening our initial enthusiasm. It was disheartening to feel targeted for simply wanting to preserve our memories. However, we persevered and managed to enjoy some delightful treats at the bar, including warm roasted olives that tantalized our taste buds. My Polo Punch drink was satisfying, though my friend's Pinot Grigio was a safe bet. Yet, the discomfort lingered as the same staff member seemed to shadow our every move, creating an uneasy atmosphere. Moving to our table, we eagerly sampled the menu, finding hits and misses among the offerings. The pigs in a blanket were passable, but the corned beef sandwich was a revelation, with melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The Caesar salad struck the right balance of flavors, though the accompanying polo burger failed to impress, especially with lackluster fries. Dessert, however, was a redemption. The brownie with vanilla ice cream was a heavenly finale to our meal, leaving us with satisfied smiles. Our initial server, Nikki, was a gem, embodying warmth and attentiveness. However, a shift in service left much to be desired, with a new waiter failing to match Nikki's standard, even drawing complaints from other patrons. I was left wondering if our late reservation played a role in the staff's evident fatigue, but for a venue renowned for its exclusivity, I anticipated consistent service and attention regardless of the hour. It was also apparent that The Polo Bar caters to a specific clientele, and as the only person of color among the guests, I couldn't help but feel a tad uncomfortable. Despite these observations, the quality of the cuisine alone would warrant a return visit, although perhaps not with great haste. Overall, our experience at The Polo Bar was a mixed bag. While the food had its moments of brilliance and service started strong, inconsistencies and discomfort tarnished the overall impression. While I may return for certain dishes, I can't help but feel that there are other establishments in the city that offer a more consistent and polished dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyThe service was outstanding.
The corn beef sandwich was my favorite, we also got the burger that was delicious. We ordered the brownie, pecan dessert. It was phenomenal. The price isn't too bad for the quality of the food. We will definitely be coming back here great place and ambience.
Be the first to ReplyI waited 2 hours on the phone to score a Resy here and
I waited 2 hours on the phone to score a Resy here and honestly, I would do it again. The atmosphere and ambience here is sexy, exclusive, chic, romantic and warm. This has the perfect fall/winter vibe. The moment you walk past the bouncers- yes there are bouncers at this restaurant- you feel immersed in luxury. I saw someone mention this felt like a social club in the early 1900s and that is EXACTLY what this felt like. The service was outstanding, even at the bar. (Where we were able to be sat.) The food surprised me. I'm not going to lie, I wasn't expecting much but I was pretty blown away by the experience. Everything from the bar nuts to the burger were delicious. The bar comes with 3 snackies, truffle chips, nuts and fried olives. Everything was addictingly good for a random bar snack. I would buy those nuts in a heartbeat if they bagged them and sold them in stores. We got an espresso martini and an old fashioned. The old fashioned was solid but the espresso martini was probably the best espresso martini I've ever had. It was the perfect amount of bitter, creamy and rich. We split the shrimp cocktail based on the bartender's recommendation. He said they were the biggest shrimp he's seen and he wasn't lying- the shrimp was MASSIVE and absolutely, totally delicious. Highly recommend getting this to split if coming here. We also split the Caesar salad. Even this was incredible for just a basic salad. Each leaf felt like it was dressed just perfectly and the croutons were fatty and scrumptious. They even split these and brought these on two plates and made sure we both got the same amount of croutons- just amazing little touches like this that I loved about this place. Lastly, we split the burger which, again- I was shocked how good this was. It is on my top burgers list of NYC and was cooked perfectly. The only thing that was just ok was the dessert. We went with the Polo Bar brownie. It was a nice sweet treat to round out the meal but this could have been slightly richer both in texture and flavor. Top to bottom this place was awesome and I'm so glad I got to experience it. Hopefully I can snag another resy in the near future. 4.8/5
Be the first to ReplyThis one star has nothing to do with the quality of
This one star has nothing to do with the quality of service, food, ambiance. All have been perfect during my previous experiences. However, there is something weird with the reservations lately. Yesterday i called to make one for exactly 30 days later. No availability. Ok i understand because i called late. Today i set up my alarm for 10 am when reservations open. Calked exactly at 10:00:10!!!! Waited 35 mins !!! And hung up!!! So someone has to explain me how it is possible that in 10 seconds hundreds of people called - that is what i was told the day before!!!- therefore i could not be given a response!!! Even if so, how is it possible that, let's say all the reservations got booked for those people who were so talented and found a technology that were able to call in the 10 seconds before me, Noone was able to answer during the following 34 minutes 50 seconds to say " sorry we are booked".. something is wrong ...
Be the first to ReplyHad a great time at the Polo Bar.
This is our 5th time dining at this restaurant and each time we enjoy our experience more and more.
Be the first to ReplyWent for my birthday and what a wonderful Celebration
Went for my birthday and what a wonderful Celebration dinner. The vibe and decor of the place was just as expected. Elegant and reserved. I loved starting up stairs with some snacks and then heading down the grand wooden staircase to a live and hustling dining room. The service was top notch and so memorable. I still think about their bread and butter service along with the caviar to start. Don't skip on the Dover sole or the desserts. Everything about this restaurant simply HITS.
Be the first to ReplyGreat experience front to back! It starts with the
Great experience front to back! It starts with the reservation team. I've called many times and was not able to get a reservation. The reservation team are always pleasant and empathetic. This time, I spoke with Marina who was lovely. We sat at the bar and met a great bartender named Louis. He was awesome. He was so knowledgeable about the restaurant and had nothing but nice things to say about the Lauren family. Our experience started with cocktails. I had a Vesper Martini and challenged Louis to make it better than Bemelmans Bar (famous for their Vesper Martini). He nailed it. We ordered the Pigs in a Blanket, and mini Ruben bites. The hotdogs had the perfect snap to them, a little bit of smokiness, and the croissant wrapping was perfect. I read another review about them being nothing special. Fake news. I love hotdogs and these were awesome. The Ruben bites were perfection. Very lean corned beaf. My wife and I split the appetizers and were full. I decided to have an Old Fashion made with homemade bitters and simple syrup. They used Woodford Reserve for the bourbon. Louis then stamped the ice cube with the Polo logo. So cool. We ordered the house burger cooked medium. Louis suggested we split it so that we had room for dessert. Great call. They split the burger for us. Very tasty and the hand cut fries were tasty as well. For dessert, I had Grand Marnier and Cappuccino. I had the coconut cake and my wife had the brownie Sunday. We met a lot of nice people including a couple, Mike and Karen, who know Ralph and Ricky. We met twins from Texas and their friend from Connecticut. They had dinner and were going to see a play. They had a final cocktail at the bar as well. Great staff, great food, great people. All in all, front to back, it was a great experience. We will be back.
Be the first to ReplyWOW! What a wonderful surprise it was to dine at the Polo
WOW! What a wonderful surprise it was to dine at the Polo Bar tonight to celebrate a birthday. I went to only expect a very well appointed restaurant, but much to my delight food and service was fantastic. From being checked in at the front door, meeting Benjamin and being escorted to our table, then having Frank our waiter all was all in a great way. Being concerned on a time limit for dining when asked to place all dinner order I felt a bit rushed, Frank assured us of no time constraints would be necessary. He showed up when we needed for any thing, and didn't have any pressure for moving us along. Our cocktails were just right, hot dogs in a blanket was whimsical, tuna tartare tasted superb, burgers, fries and Veal Milanese was much better than expected. The birthday gal had the coconut layer cake with coffee and expresso martinis to end a terrific experience.
Be the first to ReplyA beautiful time was had at the polo bar.
We arrived to our reservation 30 mins prior to our time. Your name is taken at the door to make sure you have a reservation before you even enter. Our group of four sat at the bar and had a beautiful cocktail first. About 25 later we requested to go to our table. The hostess said someone would bring out drinks to our table. We were lead down the beautiful staircase to our seat. I heard this place was a celebrity hot spot and that was definitely true on this night. The decor was gorgeous and the service five star. We didn't want for anything. Someone was always there to get anything we requested, clear our table and give us new plates and utensils. The food was sooooo good. They have the warm popovers which I love!!! I had the branzino , Caesar salad and crab cake and then finished it all off with chocolate and vanilla ice w chocolate syrup. My friends had steak and coconut cake. The reservation was not easy to get but it is doable. You just have to exercise extreme patience.
Be the first to ReplyBravo Polo Bar! You'll have a patron for the life of your
Bravo Polo Bar! You'll have a patron for the life of your establishment. Luis was the epitome of an incredible almost MAGICIAN like bartender/host! Thank you for the experience! He along with Anthony and all of the gentlemen at the bar curated a fantastic experience for me. This was post brunch so imagine how fatigued I was. Nevertheless, I was able to enjoy my tuna tartare at the bar! This isn't typical for that seating so please know that was part of the magic of Luis! The decor was dimly lit and had an old fashion feel. I'll be returning just for a smorgasbord of appetizers and additionally a few of their meals! The nocturne (sp?) tea was the perfect finisher to my meal. Drinks- 10/10 Luis and Friends Service-10/10 Ambiance- 9/10 The 9 is because I was seated at the bar for my meal and it was extremely cold with the draft. Otherwise loved it! Will I return? You bet your bottom dollar I will! A tout a l'heure The Polo Bar !
Be the first to ReplyCool scene , great drink menu, mediocre food.
Would not come back unless a reservation was easy.
Be the first to ReplyOverall a great dining experience, good luck getting a
Overall a great dining experience, good luck getting a reservation. The staff is super friendly and attentive, ambiance is classy and elegant. Website states strict dress code but it was not enforced the night we were there. Started with a cocktail at the bar before my party arrived, bartenders were very nice and offered great recommendations. I had the margarita which was light & refreshing, when the table was ready they transferred our bill and brought our drinks downstairs to the dining room. Complimentary bread was very good & flakey, similar to a croissant. For appetizer we had the oysters, crab cake & salad, all good. I highly recommend the crab cake. Entrees- party of 3 we shared the burger & branzino. The burger was cooked to perfection, it seemed like everyone in the restaurant was ordering this! I would pass on the Branzino, a little overcooked and bland, served with broccoli rabe. Mushroom side was very good! For dessert we shared the brownie and opted for coffee ice cream instead of vanilla per our waiter's recommendation. It did not disappoint.
Be the first to Reply10/10.
Although it's super hard to get a reservation it's definitely worth it! Everything was great from the moment you walk in. Love the old school vibe. The wood, the leather, the ambiance is everything & more. The margaritas were great although drinks are pricey. Everyone is super attentive & the food was great. Started with the oysters, crab cake (AMAZING), & chopped salad. Entree we tried the infamous polo burger which is great for sharing (very thick) & the grilled branzino which was ok. (Nothing special). For dessert we had the polo bar brownie & opted for the coffee ice cream which was soooo good you could actually taste the coffee beans in every bite. I would definitely come back to explore the menu.
Be the first to ReplyLove this place.
Can't wait to return. The food and service are as great as they are at RL in Chicago, but the ambience amazing.
Be the first to ReplyFinally got a chance to cross off this restaurant this time
Finally got a chance to cross off this restaurant this time twice .insert. smug face in the amount of time I'm in town. I totally get it. Everything is delicious. From bevies, starters (prawn cocktail- yum), seared scallops and its delicious glaze, pigs in a blanket (totally different than the ones you buy frozen from back in the day), Oysters were juicy and perfect sized, burger was juicy and not overwhelming, my favourite corned beef sandwich in New York (the others are overwhelming portioned too large), all the desserts were amazing, esp. the chocolate cake. Decor is very comfortable, clean and old school. NYC is a whirlwind, and at polo bar it's easy to forget to take some more photos and just focus on the food and company. I'd love to come back and try the rest of the menu.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent service and food! Our sever was so personable and
Excellent service and food! Our sever was so personable and knowledgeable. He was fun to visit with about our upcoming Broadway show too! We had the shrimp cocktail (5 huge shrimp) mushroom soup, burger, fries, and corned beef sandwich all of which were so good! We will definitely be back!
Be the first to ReplyFinally had the opportunity to try the infamous Polo Bar -
Finally had the opportunity to try the infamous Polo Bar - Ralph Laurens restaurant m. I gotta start off saying it totally makes sense how exclusive and hard to get a reservation here is as the service and crowd was absolutely perfect. Immediately upon entering we checked our jackets in and waited in the saloon for our table to be made. While waiting in the saloon we were given delicious snacks to munch on - some of the best nutts, chips, and fried olives ive ever had! Once seated at the restaurant table we ordered oysters, pigs in a blanket, corned beef sandwich, truffle fries, and the brownie cake to share between myself and my friend. All the food was sooo good and classic american. The truffle fries had a strong truffle flavor - probably the best truffle fries ive ever hadthe corned beef sandwich was juicy and tender, sooo great and the perfect portion to split the pigs in a blanket were honestly nothing special - but still an american classic. was really cool to see it on the menu the oysters were classic and very meaty and firm - the vinegar and cocktail sauce were so fresh and paired welllast was the dessert. the brownie was very warm and chewy. paired well with the fresh classic vanilla ice cream. the perfect way to finish a meal10/10 recommend - that is if you can get a reservation;)
Be the first to ReplyMy first visit.
Burger and Fries were great. Expensive and crowded, but I've learned almost impossible to get into. Hope they let me back some day.
Be the first to ReplyThe food is average but I think that is already expected.
The atmosphere and fact that it's one of the hardest reservations to get, I surmise, adds to the whole appeal of dining here. Can't even get inside the door without reservations. May-spot-a-celebrity kind of place (did see one despite only being able to snag 5pm reservation on a Saturday). The service is also great and I didn't feel too rushed, despite being told I had to leave the table at 7pm for the next table. There is an option to find a seat at the bar upstairs after dinner, if needed. If I was able to get a other reservation in the future, I would visit again.
Be the first to ReplyThis is my absolute favorite restaurant in the whole of
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the whole of NYCIt is the restaurant I celebrate my birthday every year This year - the amazing Chanel made sure my booking was organized and she is so efficient.Then you walk into the restaurant to be greeted by the fabulous Nellie - omg she is amazing.Everything - the service - the menu - the ambience is sublime And they always spoil you for your birthday !!!!!Thank you Polo Bar team
Be the first to ReplyThis is a beautiful restaurant that happens to also have a
This is a beautiful restaurant that happens to also have a solid menu of classic "all american" food. Our table of 4 Ordered the cauliflower, the Caesar salad, corned beef sandwiches, and tuna tartar to start. My entree was a burger which was cooked perfectly. The dessert menu is similarly classic and although we didnt order dessert this time, I am sure it would not disappoint. Each dish was strong and id be happy ordering any of them again. I consider it high end comfort food similar to the food at Hillstones, (which I happen to love!) but in a more posh swanky setting. Take a date here to impress them, or dinner with the parents- but on a midweek night it was quite crowded, although Im not sure when this spot is ever quiet!
Be the first to ReplyIt is long overdue for me to leave a review! From the
It is long overdue for me to leave a review! From the moment I entered and was greeted with a warm and friendly smile by Jennifer, I was immediately enamored. I had not visited this establishment in ten years and was unaware that HOGSALT was now the proprietor of the NYC CLASSIC. I was seated promptly at a small table, though I was hesitant to sit alone, Jennifer convinced me. I was fortunate enough to be served by Keita, who was busy yet still found time to keep me entertained and provide me with whatever I needed. I promised to return soon, yet it has been three weeks due to my work schedule. Monkey Bar had me at hello!! Justin M.
Be the first to ReplyI have been waiting to try Polo Bar since I moved to the
I have been waiting to try Polo Bar since I moved to the city 7 years ago! My friend made a reservation for four people at 8pm on a Friday. We arrived early to have a martini at the bar upstairs. They provide a few snacks that shouldn't be overlooked. When our table was ready, we were escorted down to the dining room. The service was fabulous and the room feels old time, quintessential New York. We started with the free popovers, tuna tar tar, pigs in a blanket and Caesar salad. All were great.For entrees we tried the branzino, veal Milanese and strip steak and a side of mushrooms. No bad dishes. We finished with espresso martinis and the coconut cake. I love Polo Bar!
Be the first to ReplyNot worth the hype for extremely small portioned subpar
Not worth the hype for extremely small portioned subpar overpriced food. The dining room is so cramped they have tables in walkways. There's so many better restaurants in NYC- don't waste your money here.
Be the first to ReplyGreat ambiance, the special of the day was delicious and
Great ambiance, the special of the day was delicious and Margie our waitress was very attentive. Will come again
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