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The Polo Bar New York Reviews from The Last Year
At long last I finally got into the Polo Bar.
Albeit I was alone, sat at the bar, had an early reservation and it was summer. Overall, I enjoyed it. But my experience is mostly driven by Luis, the fantastic bartender. Very friendly and efficient. Made a great Old Fashioned! A branded block ice cube and a polo mallet stirrer was a nice touch. As for the food, the complimentary bar snacks were great. For dinner I had their signature burger. It was fine. Cooked perfectly but can't say it was anything extra special. The atmosphere was very Ralph Lauren - a preppy country club feel. I'm sorta glad I ate at the bar because the main dining room, while very nice, is in the basement. For some reason I just don't care for that. Anywhere. I also got the sense that the brass isn't shining as bright, literally and figuratively. The decor seems to need a slight refresh and the restaurant is thriving mostly on the exclusivity it's built up over the years. If I were to go back I'd like to on a cold winter's night or around Christmas when the restaurant would be very warm and inviting. And hopefully, the brass will be polished.
Best burger in town
What am amazing experience. Decor is exactly as you would expect from Ralph Lauren. Rich wood and fabrics. Our food was excellent. I had the burger which was one of the best I have ever had. Fries were great. My wife had the lobster roll with homemade chips, also amazing. Our service and the team were fanastic. We cant wait to go back next time we are in NYC.
Definitely worth the difficult reservation.
We lucked out on a table for 4 day of by calling at 4pm to check for cancellations. We live on the same street so it wasn't difficult for us to wrangle a couple friends and walk over. We started off with drinks and snacks at the bar on the upper floor. Once our table was ready, we descended the stairs to a gorgeous dining room with dim lighting, wood trim, and polo-themed artwork. We shared everything family style so we could try a little of everything. We started off with the complimentary bread and butter and ordered pigs in a blanket. For our mains we got the New York strip steak, Ralph's corned beef sandwich, the polo bar burger and the burger special of the day. We added on mashed potatoes and sautéed garlic spinach as sides. The standout dish was by far the corned beef sandwich in which the beef was sliced perfectly thin and the marbled rye perfectly crisped. Everyone agreed it was the best corned beef sandwich we've had in the city. Highly recommend this spot if you're up to the reservation challenge!
I'm so sorry to all NYers, but this RL Polo Bar is a flop
I'm so sorry to all NYers, but this RL Polo Bar is a flop compared to the Chicago RL restaurant. The service was the only decent part, although forgettable, too. The design of Polo Bar NYC is somewhat different than the Chi RL spot. Polo Bar's main dining room showcases a herringbone oak floor with walls paneled in pine salvaged from a 19th century mill. Equestrian paintings are displayed on walls clad in billiard cloth, while banquettes are upholstered in the familiar saddle leather. You do not have that "old school" vibe here as you do in Chi, with Persian carpets draping the floors, vintage, wooden bookshelves filled with books like Moby Dick, navy blue walls, tons of framed oil paintings on the walls, and white tablecloth tables. Both locations are beautifully designed; Chicago, however, has a lot more old-world charm and sophistication. The menu was evidently limited and simple. So simple, in fact, that there was only one burger, 3-4 steak/fish options, 5 sandwiches, gazpacho (only soup offered) and standard sides. The stars of the menu - according to the patrons and servers - are the corned beef sandwich and burger. Of all things, those 2 items were the stars. So, naturally, we went with the recommendations. Corned beef sandwich- 2 (meat was so dry that I needed the heavily-buttered bread to swallow the meat.) No thanks! Burger- beef patty was not great. Thick patty, stacked with lettuce, tomato, but not great. I was shocked, because the Chicago location (which has several kinds of burgers on the menu) has AMAZING burgers. Fries- 3 Oysters (from Maine and CA, split equally)- 4 After the disappointment with the burger/sandwich, we went ahead and ordered the Dover Sole and the special of the day, Branzino. Dover Sole- 3 (couldn't believe how they could ruin this fish, especially when Chicago RL has one of the best Dover Soles around). Branzino- 3 Lattes- 3.5 When we were nearly finished, we noticed all of the other tables had been served water from pitchers. Our table, somehow, had glass bottles of water that were used to fill our cups. We had just provided our card to the server so as not to wait for the bill to be printed and to quickly get out. When we left, I had given some thought to the unusually high bill, and had decided to go back and ask for a receipt. When I looked it over, I realized we were charged nearly $50 for water. I didn't complain, but I made sure to let our server know how sleazy he was for that.
Completely average food, drinks and service.
No idea why it is the hardest reservation to get. I have had better meals at chain restaurants.
Had to wait 50 minutes for our table.
Drinks semi overpriced however the burger was very good and so was service.
Fabulous dining experience for business & pleasure
This is the most wonderful restaurant in everyway. Ambiance service & food are all outstanding. It’s a fantastic menu with everything being exceptional. One of the absolute best dining experiences in NY & probably the world for that matter!
Food was on point, my fish dish with that cream sauce!!!!!
Food was on point, my fish dish with that cream sauce!!!!! Amazing Service, We talking about Service!!!!!! People/ persons LOOKING to please, and serve YOU! Ambiance.......... Classic classic, classic!!!!!! Woood for days, lighting perfect. I would give a 5..... but I don't give 5's But if I could give it a 5...... I would! Opinions are like assholes everyone has one. GO HERE
The Polo Bar doesn't miss on anything; From the atmosphere,
The Polo Bar doesn't miss on anything; From the atmosphere, to the food, to the service... Everything is on point. Get the pigs in a blanket, burger and brownie. Favorite restaurant in all of NYC, worth the hype and hour spent waiting on the phone for a reservation.
I waited an hour to get a reservation.
One month ahead. The food was excellent, ambience was great, very Ralph Lauren. Birthday celebration and I enjoyed every minute.
Polo Bar is The place!
Always lively attractive crowd ! Delicious specialities and favorites on the menu! Young friendly accommodating waitstaff Beautiful decors-like a great English gentleman’s club. Seriously difficult reservation to obtain, but well worth it! (I’ve been about 10 times since they opened Several years ago.)
Waited an hour to get a moody maitre'd who said there is
Waited an hour to get a moody maitre'd who said there is nothing available.... this place is a dump and the food is crap.
The ambiance, the food, the service were all truly
The ambiance, the food, the service were all truly impeccable. Dom was great and truly made it a special evening for us. We started off with their special avocado and crab salad, crab cake, and shrimp cocktail. My boyfriend and I both agreed it's probably the best shrimp cocktail we've ever had. I got the filet with broccolini and mashed, he did the salmon, and we got a burger to share. The polo burger is an absolute must have! The polo bar is truly an experience to be had and we can't wait to go back!
Love this place - such a great all round experience that never disappoints
Went for my most recent birthday. I previously dined in 2019 and was blown away by both food and service and it was the first place I booked after deciding I was coming back to NYC for a vacation. I love the burger, pigs in blanket and the bespoke martini. In my opinion It’s worth the wait and the time it takes to make the reservation. The staff make you feel very special and the fit out of the restaurant is phenomenal. Oscar at the bar upstairs was fantastic - he asks how you are going and if you need a drink and let’s the bar tenders know that guests are waiting - I wish he could have made my drink. I also had the chocolate cake which was delicious. Highly recommend - it’s a must when I am in NYC.
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.
The 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.
I 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
This 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 ...
Had 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.
Worth trying to experience / Highly recommend the appetizers!
We had an amazing experience prior to heading to a show. Focusing on small plates and drinks, I highly recommend the potato caviar bites and the shrimp cocktail was impressive! We'll TRY to get back in again and good luck with the reservation as well, be sure to check out the restrooms :)
Went 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.
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