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Cafe Commerce is NYC’s best neighborhood restaurant. You can sip delicious cocktails at the bar, gaze at the sexy mural and enjoy the people watching. We are a small, intimate venue with 15 tables. We are open every day for lunch & dinner from 11:45am-10pm We unfortunately cannot accommodate parties larger than four. The bar, outdoor tables are for walk ins only. Cafe Commerce will hold your table for 15 minutes before offering it to guests on our waitlist. We unfortunately do not have high chairs and are not able to accommodate strollers in the dining room.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 964 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 390-8106
Website: http://cafecommercenyc.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Yasmin
I dined at Cafe Commerce on Valentine’s Day for the prix-fixe menu and had such a wonderful experience. The food was truly excellent — the sweet potato tortellini was rich and perfectly balanced, and the short rib was incredibly tender; the perfect comfort meal.
What really made the evening special, though, was the service — especially Raymond. He was an absolute pleasure to chat with, explained the menu in detail, answered all of our questions with care, and gave top-tier recommendations. His warmth and professionalism elevated the entire night.
I’ll definitely be back and strongly recommend!
… moreWhat really made the evening special, though, was the service — especially Raymond. He was an absolute pleasure to chat with, explained the menu in detail, answered all of our questions with care, and gave top-tier recommendations. His warmth and professionalism elevated the entire night.
I’ll definitely be back and strongly recommend!
CJ Redfern
Food was very good. Scallops, burger and Branzino were highlights. Birthday cake was nostalgically good. Prices were high, especially for alcohol (friend had an $18 mocktail – there’s no alcohol!! How are we paying $18 for juice and carbonated water?!? Even the birthday cake, which is just yellow cake with chocolate icing was $24!). If prices were more reasonable I’d say 5 stars, but factoring in value, 4 stars.
… moreAmanda Jean
I recently dined at Cafe Commerce and had an exceptional experience that I just had to share! We started our meal with the Hamachi, which was nothing short of excellent—perfectly fresh and beautifully presented.
For the main course, we indulged in the Rigatoni Carbonara and the Chicken Schnitzel. The carbonara was creamy and rich, with just the right amount of seasoning, while the schnitzel was crispy on the outside and tender inside, making it a delightful comfort food choice.
To top off our meal, we ordered the birthday cake for dessert. It was a sweet celebration that was simply delicious—moist, flavorful, and the perfect ending to our dining experience.
What truly stood out was the staff; they were beyond nice, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Everything about Cafe Commerce was over the top in the best way possible.
This spot has quickly become one of my new favorite restaurants in New York City, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!
… moreFor the main course, we indulged in the Rigatoni Carbonara and the Chicken Schnitzel. The carbonara was creamy and rich, with just the right amount of seasoning, while the schnitzel was crispy on the outside and tender inside, making it a delightful comfort food choice.
To top off our meal, we ordered the birthday cake for dessert. It was a sweet celebration that was simply delicious—moist, flavorful, and the perfect ending to our dining experience.
What truly stood out was the staff; they were beyond nice, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Everything about Cafe Commerce was over the top in the best way possible.
This spot has quickly become one of my new favorite restaurants in New York City, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!
Stinson Parks III
Stopped by yesterday for lunch before a visit to the new Frick and felt like a local and a regular right away.
The place was filled with people who seemed like they’ve been coming for years. Each person more interesting than the last. We sat next to an a friendly couple who lived in the neighborhood and struck up a conversation.
The service was superb and the team made sure our water glasses were never empty and we were sat right away and offered all the seasonal specials including the mulled wine, Gruyère grilled cheese with tomato soup and chicken salad. Started with the deviled eggs and table bread and butter. All were delicious.
Will definitely stop back by when in the area again. Thanks team!
… moreThe place was filled with people who seemed like they’ve been coming for years. Each person more interesting than the last. We sat next to an a friendly couple who lived in the neighborhood and struck up a conversation.
The service was superb and the team made sure our water glasses were never empty and we were sat right away and offered all the seasonal specials including the mulled wine, Gruyère grilled cheese with tomato soup and chicken salad. Started with the deviled eggs and table bread and butter. All were delicious.
Will definitely stop back by when in the area again. Thanks team!
Neha Gupta
We just had Thanksgiving dinner at this restaurant — and it was phenomenal. From the moment we walked in, it felt like sitting down to a family feast, surrounded by warmth and kindness. The meal itself was unbelievably good — rich, comforting dishes that felt like home. The highlight though? The dessert and the mulled wine — they absolutely stole the show.
Our waiter (Raymond) made the night extra special. He was attentive, friendly, and genuine — we felt so seen and cared for, like we were dining with family. It’s rare to find a family-style spot in the city that gives you that homey feeling, and we couldn’t believe we stumbled on this one.
Honestly — a full 10/10. We can’t wait to go back. We’ll definitely be regulars.
… moreOur waiter (Raymond) made the night extra special. He was attentive, friendly, and genuine — we felt so seen and cared for, like we were dining with family. It’s rare to find a family-style spot in the city that gives you that homey feeling, and we couldn’t believe we stumbled on this one.
Honestly — a full 10/10. We can’t wait to go back. We’ll definitely be regulars.
the bb
Enjoyable meal. Enjoyed the steak Diane, roast chicken was so juicy. Chips and dip were tasty. Carbonara was a bit too peppery for me but was otherwise enjoyable. While the bread basket was nice I wouldn’t pay $12 for it, it seemed like the bread was warmed up (but a bit firm). The cakes were served a bit too cold, would have been good if they were brought more to room temp. Also $26 a slice is a bit excessive. AC is very strong, so it could be a bit cold for some people.
… moreStephen Bruno
After a friend gifted me a “slice” of the coconut cake from Café Commerce, a slice so big it took me and my wife two nights to finish it, I decided to take a look at the menu. I noticed the address first. I’d been walking by Café Commerce every day on my walks home since it opened in early 2025. Then I read the Resy article by Devra Ferst, the bios for Chef Harold and Charles Pouchot, and with that kind of history and pedigree backing the restaurant, I thought, THIS is the place to take my wife for Valentine’s Day.
It was the absolute best choice. My wife and I are still talking about it.
I was online at 9am two weeks prior and scored a 6pm reservation, which I’m still flexing about. That evening, it was a prix fixe menu at the small, delightful Café Commerce. My wife ordered the beef carpaccio as an appetizer, and she moaned with glee while biting it. I wasn’t so sure. I once tried the beef tartare at La Closerie des Lilas in Paris and decided one attempt at eating raw beef was enough, but my wife asked me to try Café Commerce’s beef carpaccio, so I did. It was so well-prepared, so savory and tangy, that I forgot it involved raw beef haha. It was actually very good! I ordered the black truffle orzoto for an appetizer, and every spoonful was so delicious.
Here’s where I must stop to talk about CJ, our server. I know restaurants, having worked in restaurants as a server and bartender years ago. I’ve been a doorman too. Point is, I know hospitality well. For so many reasons (a topic for another day), it’s hard to find people who take pride in their work in hospitality. CJ is one of those rare people who takes his job seriously and works with pride, all the while smiling, and it was evident immediately. I respected him for the way he talked to us, like we had finally arrived to him at Café Commerce, and how knowledgeable he was about the menu. He was excited for me when I asked for a second agave stinger (so damn tasty!) and seemed to genuinely care about us enjoying not just our meal, but our experience while at Café Commerce. I consider him an asset for the restaurant.
When it came to ordering entrees, CJ steered us in the direction of the pan steamed branzino, which my wife ordered, and the Steak Diane, my choice. The fish was soft and flaky and the sauce was lovely. And yet, I preferred my choice yet again—the Steak Diane is a superstar. The gravy. The savory. The delicious filet mignon had me closing my eyes with every chew, no lie. I spotted Chef Harold, who was chatting with Charles at the bar, and, with unintended irony, used my fingertips to signal “chef’s kiss.”
Three quick notes: I didn’t expect to write a review—I stopped writing them months ago—which is why I didn’t think to take photos of our entrees; I thought the bread, which is often cited, could’ve been softer and warmer; still, it was delicious and we enjoyed it; the lighting in the restaurant is an underrated perk of dining at Café Commerce. Incandescent lighting throughout, which provided a warm, cozy, and intimate setting, and not LED lighting, which is harsh on the eyes and brain, too. This place absorbs you.
CJ continued being the most gracious, patient host, and smiled as he brought out the star of our show and the only reason I knew about Café Commerce: the coconut cake, which is big enough to feed a small family. Or two ambitious lovers on Valentine’s Day. That’s right, we finished the entire thing. I even had a latte and my wife an espresso. Then I ordered a cup of drip coffee, just to be sure. Melody’s Piano Bar is a couple of blocks away and I needed to wake up for all that jazz. CJ and Café Commerce had delivered several knockout blows.
… moreIt was the absolute best choice. My wife and I are still talking about it.
I was online at 9am two weeks prior and scored a 6pm reservation, which I’m still flexing about. That evening, it was a prix fixe menu at the small, delightful Café Commerce. My wife ordered the beef carpaccio as an appetizer, and she moaned with glee while biting it. I wasn’t so sure. I once tried the beef tartare at La Closerie des Lilas in Paris and decided one attempt at eating raw beef was enough, but my wife asked me to try Café Commerce’s beef carpaccio, so I did. It was so well-prepared, so savory and tangy, that I forgot it involved raw beef haha. It was actually very good! I ordered the black truffle orzoto for an appetizer, and every spoonful was so delicious.
Here’s where I must stop to talk about CJ, our server. I know restaurants, having worked in restaurants as a server and bartender years ago. I’ve been a doorman too. Point is, I know hospitality well. For so many reasons (a topic for another day), it’s hard to find people who take pride in their work in hospitality. CJ is one of those rare people who takes his job seriously and works with pride, all the while smiling, and it was evident immediately. I respected him for the way he talked to us, like we had finally arrived to him at Café Commerce, and how knowledgeable he was about the menu. He was excited for me when I asked for a second agave stinger (so damn tasty!) and seemed to genuinely care about us enjoying not just our meal, but our experience while at Café Commerce. I consider him an asset for the restaurant.
When it came to ordering entrees, CJ steered us in the direction of the pan steamed branzino, which my wife ordered, and the Steak Diane, my choice. The fish was soft and flaky and the sauce was lovely. And yet, I preferred my choice yet again—the Steak Diane is a superstar. The gravy. The savory. The delicious filet mignon had me closing my eyes with every chew, no lie. I spotted Chef Harold, who was chatting with Charles at the bar, and, with unintended irony, used my fingertips to signal “chef’s kiss.”
Three quick notes: I didn’t expect to write a review—I stopped writing them months ago—which is why I didn’t think to take photos of our entrees; I thought the bread, which is often cited, could’ve been softer and warmer; still, it was delicious and we enjoyed it; the lighting in the restaurant is an underrated perk of dining at Café Commerce. Incandescent lighting throughout, which provided a warm, cozy, and intimate setting, and not LED lighting, which is harsh on the eyes and brain, too. This place absorbs you.
CJ continued being the most gracious, patient host, and smiled as he brought out the star of our show and the only reason I knew about Café Commerce: the coconut cake, which is big enough to feed a small family. Or two ambitious lovers on Valentine’s Day. That’s right, we finished the entire thing. I even had a latte and my wife an espresso. Then I ordered a cup of drip coffee, just to be sure. Melody’s Piano Bar is a couple of blocks away and I needed to wake up for all that jazz. CJ and Café Commerce had delivered several knockout blows.
Yana Lapchevskaya
Fabulous dinner at Cafe Commerce!
Everything we tried was outstanding and the hospitality is unmatched- from the moment we were greeted at the door we felt so well taken care of.
Not pictured- chef Harold’s coconut cake, do not leave without trying it.
Can’t wait to come from brunch!
… moreEverything we tried was outstanding and the hospitality is unmatched- from the moment we were greeted at the door we felt so well taken care of.
Not pictured- chef Harold’s coconut cake, do not leave without trying it.
Can’t wait to come from brunch!
Jeffrey Kohn
I am still trying to figure out what all the hype is about. The place is egregiously expensive for average food that all needed seasoning. The scallop app is a clever idea but the lack of sear on scallops made for an uninspired dish. The leeks and mushrooms under the scallops were tasty. The 37$ burger was delicious as it should be for that amount served on a martins seeded roll. The pasta carbonara, which gets a lot press, is merely average. The pasta definitely wasn’t cooked à la minute and needed to be hotter. However it was al dente. This dish desperately needed salt. The roast chicken for 2 was moist and delicious. The Foie gras bread stuffing didn’t live up to the hype. The filet Diane was disappointing. The quality of meat was pedestrian, the sear non existent. It was 75$ for a 7-8 oz filet that could have been served at the Outback for 35$. The schnitzel was good, it could have been fried a little longer it sort of looked like it was poached. The desserts are ridiculously expensive and only ok. The cakes are 27$ for a big slice. That is comical. The frozen yogurt dessert was appalling, watered down with very little tart flavor. It was 23$. That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. Our server was lovely and our wines were delicious. The vibe is cool and it really has a neighborhood feel but for 4 people to eat dinner for 900$ it should have blown our minds. Nothing even came close
… moreMichael Lehrman
Believe the hype! This place is a great addition to the Upper East Side, bringing a downtown vibe to sleepy Lexington Avenue. The food is very good. Try the chicken soup to start which is delicious and full of meaty chicken. The burger was very good. The crown in the jewel was the birthday cake dessert. Quite delicious. A lovely space and great service.
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