Easygoing pub with a well-known West Village sibling dishing up brews & big burgers on paper plates.
Takahiro Koyama
This corner bistro is often called “The Last of the Bohemian Bars,” and it’s easy to see why. With its well-worn dark wood counter and classic booth seating, it has a timeless old-school charm. In the dim lighting, locals chat over beers, creating the lively atmosphere of a classic New York dive bar.
The must-order here is the signature “Bistro Burger”, the undisputed favorite on the menu. The thick patty is cooked to a perfect medium-rare—beautifully seared on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. Rich beef flavor, melted sharp cheddar, and smoky, salty bacon come together in a bold, indulgent bite. A soft bun soaks up the juices, while fresh, crisp vegetables keep everything well balanced. This is a true, no-nonsense New York–style burger done right.
To pair with the burger, they offer great options on tap, including their house “Bistro Bohemian Lager” and “McSorley’s Ale (Dark)”, famously associated with New York’s oldest bar. With a solid selection of classic American beers, cocktails, and spirits, this place delivers just as much as a bar as it does a bistro.
… moreJames La Manna
Found this place in an article about best burgers in the city and I see why. The place is cozy with a local bar feel. Was lucky to get a seat by the window to people watch as I ate. I went with the Bistro burger and it was amazing, great beef and cooked just right. They have their own lager which pairs well with the burger. The bartender was very friendly and always new when we needed another beer. Need a quick drink or burger and in the area, this is your stop.
… moreAdriana De Pitkin
We had the Bistro Burger (the bacon was on point very crispy), Cheese Burger, Fries & Tarter Tots (they were delicious!). The patty has a really good size & all the toppings are fresh. Love the old vibe atmosphere! They have indoor & outdoor seating. The place is Cash Only but there’s an ATM inside! All the staff were super nice & friendly!
… moreTrevor Bonner
It’s a cool place to chill out, and if you enjoy burgers, fries, and tater tots . The burger was decent and a nice size. The burger just could’ve been seasoned better. The fries were good, and the tater tots were the bomb. I enjoyed the rum and coke. The wine glass was small for my liking, and the paper plates, wonder bread buns caught me off guard. However, chill spot, somewhat like an indoor barbecue spot.
… moreBenjamin Pallister
If you want a top 5 LTO burger go here and pair it with a cold beer. If you want a French style burger go somewhere else and be quiet. Also sitting at the bar to watch sports is hard to beat.
… moreiRome2Grub’nPub
If you live here long enough, you’ll run into an ex (friend, lover, boss, enemy…) when you least expect it. I haven’t eaten/drank here in 20 + years, only because I don’t hang in this hood anymore. It’s the same- ish.
Back then, this was one of the best burgers in the city. It was a destination. Shake Shack only had location and their lines were insane. Remember the live feeds?
The burger is as mid as I remember. The price seems double than I remember. The clientele are more basic than i remember. The service is as indifferent as ever. Damn, I’m old.
The quality of the burger is above average, but the taste is disappointing. It’s under seasoned, the bun is too small for its girth, blah- blah- blah. Back then, burgers like this were the gold standard. The standard has moved, my palette is different and this has stayed the same.
If you’re into this style, it’s amazing. If you’ve moved on and can’t go back, it’s mid. This was like hooking up with that ex you haven’t seen in ages only to remember why you broke up in the first place.
… moreFlavio Soul
Best burger I have ever ever eaten. $30 for a CB, fries and a soda. Service also superb, waiter or owner asked me how I wanted the pad and it came perfect! Neighborhood also great, I walked there from Whitney Musem, small family shops, quiet streets, nice trees shadows. Only downsize is restroom without water in the faucet / in the flush.
… moreMargarita Ibbott (DownshiftingPRO)
3.5 stars. This is cash-only bistro, so be prepared. I had the chilly burger that was very good (if not a touch too salty). When you ask for medium rare it is more rare than medium. So if you’re uncertain go for more cooked as burger was thick.
My cousin has a burger with bacon and said it made the dish. Fries were good but we wanted tater tots, he brought us both.
We split a beer, and it was so good. This is not inexpensive. Bill with tip was $60. Maybe that’s the standard in NYC.
It was a recommendation from other New Yorkers living in the area.
Fun atmosphere.
… moreJohn M. Williamson
Best burger in Manhattan. Change my mind. No frills, just a good juicy burger. It’s an establishment of downtown for a reason. All these burger joints out there that put all kinds of stuff on their burger? Skip ’em. This is basic, bacon cheeseburger and a beer excellence.
… morePatrick K
Certainly one of the iconic NYC burgers and it does deliver. The meat quality was solid and the cook was perfect. My only critique is slightly under seasoned for my liking but that’s personal preference. Fries and tots were standard but the burger is the star here. It’s not the best burger in the city but it’s probably the most accessible. You can walk in and grab a drink at the bar while waiting for your table. It’s way easier and way cheaper to eat this burger than say 4 Charles, minetta tavern, red hook tavern. So it definitely has a place on the burger lists. Note cash only. Verdict: will definitely return.
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