Turks & Frogs
“They have a pretty good wine selection, and it's always nice to cozy up to your boo and snuggle on the back couch.”
“My girlfriend and I stumped upon this place as we were exploring The West Village having just moved to the neighborhood.”
“We booked a table for 8 on a Wednesday night and got most of the back room – we ordered a few platters (cheese & meditteranean) and they kept refililng pita.”
Turks & Frogs
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Before I send a few light and satirical jabs at this place, let me just say that I really liked it, maybe even loved it, here. Turks and Frogs had a different layout than I imagined, but beyond the lively bar room there is a really comfortable back room that, despite the large group of drunk giggling women that entered conspiring to foil my date, is great for long, sprawling conversations. Luckily, their voices died down in my head the moment I ceased focusing on them.
So, the people here are definitely cool, laid-back, and chill, which makes for a nice, Mediterranean vibe. When I walked in, they must not have noticed because no one ever welcomed me or offered a menu. I'm not fussy but it seemed odd. No matter, I like seating myself. We were then asked if we were waiting for our order and I slightly irritably implied that a menu would be nice. I mean, the place is small, so there aren't that many people to keep track of. A minute later, the dude came to get the menus, which was also kind of odd. I mostly found it amusing.
We tried a bottle of the Turkish white (Emir from Çankaya). It was a decent, crisp, light-bodied white. Fairly innocuous and a nice quaffer, but not much to it. I was curious to try a Turkish white but I suspect the reds might be more interesting.
Somehow I failed to register the music, but it must have been at least decent. Awesome place for a date or, apparently, for a gaggle of girls (in the back room).
We stopped in to have a glass of wine in between dinner and shopping. A small quiet place to escape the madness of the city. So quiet we were the only ones in there at the time, however we hit the place as soon as they opened. I'm pleased with this bar.
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Stopped in to Turks and Frogs for an after-dinner glass of wine and had a relaxing time.
Turks and Frogs is an adorable nautical/antique-themed wine bar. The front bar room is cozy without feeling claustrophobic and the back seating area is decorated with dark leather furniture.
I can't remember which wine I ordered, but it was exactly what I was in the mood for; the bartenders really know their stuff!
Another great West Village wine bar.
cozy little wine bar, recommended by a local (and friend)!
glasses are reasonably priced (some as low as $9/glass).
we ordered a small plate of cheese — came with 4 different types of cheeses (all amazing!), jam and cute sliced up pieces of pita!
we also ordered the tuna tartar — not very impressed surprisingly. it was like 2/3 avocado! the redeeming quality was that there was a spicy kick to the dish which meant we still left almost nothing on the plate. it comes with a sizeable side of arugula and bright red tomatoes which was a nice pop of color on the plate! however, towards the end, i was wishing the avocado was part of guacamole 🙁
great spot for a date or catch up sesh with a gal pal 🙂
I probably wouldn't head out here just for this bar, but if you're in the neighborhood, it's a cute little wine bar to check out. They have nice, romantic couches in the back and lots of candles. I went there on a Sunday night and the place was pretty quiet, so it was a nice experience. The staff is really friendly too.
Really great spot…romantic and cozy – perfect for a nice date. The wine selection was good and the bartenders were very knowledgeable about the different wines. The weather was beautiful so the front door was open, which was nice aside from the employee smoking like a chimney outside (which wafted into the restaurant). That might not bother everyone, but we really hate the smell of smoke. The pours were quite generous and the prices very reasonable. Definitely recommend this spot!
Hot date night. Yes indeed. After trying to go to another wine bar in the area that was overcrowded and overall unwelcoming, my date and I ended up here. Because you know, dudes love wine bars. HA.
At first glance the place is: Dark and a bit dreary, Edgar Allan Poe-esque. But I like that. Good place for a date if you and your date are ok with intimate conversations and staring into one another's eyes. Just give your date a heads up that if you've been working all day you may a bit tired and your yawning isn't that you're bored but that you rather be in bed… With him. Yikes!
Heck I would come here alone, sit at the bar and unwind with a glass or two of wine. And I totally recommend the cheese plate.
Affordability and ambiance make this place a total go-to spot for Sasha!
Turks & Frogs is a very solid choice for a low-key, but romantic date or a chill night with a friend. The décor is filled with plush seats, dimly lit tables, and various paintings – think a nice hotel cocktail lounge in the early 20th century. Jazz and swing music plays in the background, which for me is always a plus. The wine list is extensive, featuring reds and whites from around the world, but a tad pricy for my tastes. (The lowest price for a glass was $9/10.) I was a little surprised to see Turks & Frogs empty at 7:15pm on a Wednesday night, but it certainly picked up steam by 8. I did not manage to try the food, but for a quiet, wine-filled evening in the West Village, I'd certainly recommend it.