B Bar & Grill
“Would have never thought to come here for brunch, but my sister-in-law suggested it since it has such beautiful outdoor seating.”
“We got lucky with the weather so that we could spread out into most of the outdoor space until it rained.”
“Plus, there is a large inner dining room and bar with comfy booths and areas for private parties when the weather gets chilly.”
B Bar & Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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We stumbled upon this place while meeting friends for dinner. It was a gorgeous night so we sat outside and there was tons of seating. It's a great place to people watch and just hang. My husband had a cocktail that was supposed to be a dark and stormy but tasted like straight rum. We also shared some chips and guacamole which was very good. The Service was good. Our waiter knew we just wanted to hang out and he was very good about it. The ambiance of this place is confusing. It's part taco bar part diner I think?
Lazy Sunday afternoon. Seek a relaxing brunch. Visit B Bar & Grill, a neighborhood spot we've been before. Wait for hostess. Be seated. Review menu. Decide on order. Look around. Realize every other table has a bottle of water. Inspect table. No water. Watch as 2 different servers and 2 different busers serve all 4 tables adjacent to ours over a 10 minute period. Twice make eye contact with waitstaff who then walk in the other direction. Go ask the hostess to let someone know we have not yet had water delivered nor our order taken. Wait 5 more minutes as nobody approaches our table as other tables get served. Watch hostess stand idly around looking clueless and inept. Walk out. Visit nearby Rosie's, which is twice as busy. Receive amazing service. Eat great food. Relax.
Always so divided about B Bar. I always want to give it a chance on weekends because the space is huge, and actually laid out pretty well. The music is usually pretty good for dancing and the DJs seem to know what they're doing. The prices for drinks aren't absolutely terrible, especially for that area.
The problem is that it's usually full to bursting with the worst people in the world here. Way too many dudes in suits trying to impress (and piss off) people by shoving their way to the front of the bar and flashing cash, and yet the bartenders actually acquiesce and respond to these guys. Not only that, there's not really a semblance of crowd control, and people tend to gather in the hallways, usually causing a bottleneck to the bar or to the other sections of the place. As a result, it seems super packed, despite a substantial amount of space actually available in the other sections.
The outdoor patio area is actually pretty cool for hanging out when the weather is nice, but is usually littered with drunk smokers, despite the multiple signs that say "No Smoking." No one from the staff seems to stop them from smoking though, so that's that. Way to stick to your guns, B Bar.
Can I really fault a place for having terrible people patronize it? Yes, yes I can, because it's New York. There are a great deal of fun bars in the area that are still active and have better vibes. Next time my friends and I go out and someone suggests B Bar, I will kindly direct them elsewhere.
I really like the open layout of this place. When the weather is nice, definitely be sure to sit in their "outdoor" area, which is covered with a roof but open windows that bleed into the "inside" of the area (which, has the AC on blast).
I only got one of their pizzas, but it was a thin crust style with not a whole lot of sauce on it… which made it pretty dry. The buffalo mozz was great, but it would've complemented much better with more tomatoes. Their mint lemonade is AMAZING.
Also, they take reservations, which is pretty nice.
According to Yelp, I've been here twice. I can only remember my most recent visit. The restaurant is quite lovely with the outdoor section, fireplace and plants. Unfortunately, it the food was just okay. We ordered tacos (chicken, beef and fish) and I only loved the chicken. The other two were good, but just an okay good. The tuna tartare was really yummy. We also ordered the lamb meatballs and mezze platter. The meatballs were okay but we didn't finish the mezze. The pita it came with was definitely not proportionate to the amount of dips. We asked for more and were charged extra. Whomp. Overall, with so many options in the city the experience was alright. Wasn't blown away but didn't hate it either. 3.5 stars really!
Nothing like good food, drinks and view when catching up with one of my best friends. The space is beautiful and thankfully wasn't crowded when we there. The meal was lovely (I had the bucatini, my friend had the pizza) and the cocktails were great (a lot of gin)!
This is a really chill spot in the East Village, great for after-work drinks or a relaxed date. I'm sure it gets super crowded very quickly, but it was perfect for a office happy hour with great drinks and food.
We shared a variety of small plates, including the guac (average), calamari fritto (they mix up the calamari with deep fried vegetables which is pretty cool), loaded fries (I'm not a fan of blue cheese, but these were good), as well as several solid pizzas. Portions are on the smaller side, so I'd recommend getting a few plates to share.
B Bar is a little pricey and they don't have a happy hour, but it's a nice location, especially during the warmer months.
I have been here several times for the bar, have not tried their food so I can not comment there. This is a popular spot for young professionals in the city. It's a short step from other bars that cater to the same type of crowd.
Each time I have been the service has been mediocre at best. The bartenders seemed too busy talking instead of serving the customers. When the bar is packed and everyone's goal is to get drinks, it seems obvious the bartenders should be tending to those without.
The crowd can be a hit or a miss depending on the night and what time you are there. One night I was catching up with a friend and stayed for a little over 2 hours and noticed a crazy turn in the demographic. My advice to you, go earlier.
B Bar's saving grace is their cleanliness. Your shoes are not sticking to the floor and it's not a sweat-fest.
If it is packed it is in your best interest to go elsewhere, you'll be paying similar prices for the same mediocre experience.