Bondurants
“Their smothered-in-hollandaise poached eggs are just as incredible as their ipa fries.”
“Gem of the UES – incredible beer selection, old school bourbon list, and some awesome cocktails.”
“It's a nice and stress-free post-work option on the Upper East Side with great food and drink.”
Bondurants
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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First time I went here was for brunch and they didn't have their normal menu (stuck with beer). This time around on a Wednesday afternoon, got to sample some of that good looking food from their regular offerings.
This place does NOT skimp on portion sizes. Got the Classic Burger w/gruyere ($13) and a side of Homemade Tots ($7). Burger comes on a pretzel bun, with your assorted condiments and a juicy properly-cooked patty. Each bite melts and the bread keeps it all intact. The tots are enormous (definitely a "share" item) – warm and served with a tangy ranch sauce to the side.
A little on the pricey side, but all the meals are shareable/take-out worthy. Obviously the beer list is top notch, and combined with the food will make this a must-stop in the area.
IPA FRIES. IPA FRIES. IPA FRIES. Don't leave without trying these. It's a whole bucket of happiness.
Solid beer selection and food options for brunch! The bar is really spacious and has a warm, cozy vibe.
On to the food….. The pimento burger (despite its good looks) was OK… nothing special. The fried chicken however… SO GOOD. It comes with honey butter but we also asked for honey and hot sauce. The sweet and spicy combo = 100.
The whole brunch (IPA fries, beer, bloody mary, fried chicken, and burger) came out to $60 for the two of us with tax and tip. Not bad at all considering we left completely full and had tons of food to go.
Overall, really love this cute spot on UES! Would highly recommend for brunch/hh.
Some friends and I came here for dinner recently. This place is more a bar than restaurant, so it was dark and very loud so we had trouble hearing one another, but I guess that is to be expected of a bar.
Service was just okay. We were able to seat ourselves right away but had to order at the bar and after that, they served us the food. Also at the bar, we asked for water, which took quite awhile to arrive at our table… It took so long that we had to physically go to the bar to ask for it again.
Also, the food menu was not that extensive so we we had limited options. At least the food was pretty good though.
We ordered homemade tater tots, which were OUT OF THIS WORLD amazing! They were the BEST tater tots I have ever had. The tater tots were delightfully delicious fried balls that were extra crispy, coupled with fluffy potato interior and just mouthwatering morsels of yumminess! I definitely could have eaten every single one of them, but I only had 2 because sharing is caring, ya know.
For my entree, I ordered the hamburger with Muenster cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and a fried egg on top. This burger was massive! The only thing it was missing was bacon (might have been overkill but anyone who really knows me, knows that I love many toppings on anything I eat). It took me awhile to cut the burger and figure out how to eat it… It was quite messy but very tasty. The meat was juicy, well flavored and seasoned; the cheese was wonderfully melty; the vegetables were crisp and crisp and the egg was a nice addition. All the ingredients tied together well and made for a very satisfying and filling meal.
Overall, though I found the food to be good, I probably wouldn't come back unless I am in the neighborhood, which isn't often.
Only came here for a very quick drink, so didn't get to try any of the food (but have heard it's great). Will have to come back to sample things!
Pretty solid beer bar with great IPA fries. I came here after work with two friends and we had drinks, IPA fries, deviled eggs, and I think hummus?
Whatever it was (hummus, dip, etc), that was nothing to write home about. Also another time I had the smoked wings are they were not my cup of tea. In this sense, I think the menu can be improved upon.
Besides that, my only other gripe is that the music could be better. By this, I mean that the atmosphere here has so much potential to be cooler. I suggest playing some loud, good ol' rock n roll. Imagine walking into this place while its blasting The Who or Hendrix? Currently, the music is not even audible. The music must be audible enough to drown out the one or two resident loud, drunken fools at any NYC bar.
Luckily, the IPA fries and beer selection are reason alone to come here.
This place has a downtown vibe and a cute bartender, two major pluses for the Upper East Side.
Amazing chicken tenders.
I have already professed my love of deep-fried, crispy bird in past reviews, so I won't go (too much) into it here, but it's one of the few reasons why I'm always on the brink of becoming vegetarian (that, and bacon). I have yet to come across any suitable substitutes for chicken fingers. Bondurants pairs their version with a fluffy biscuit and honey butter, and despite my better judgment, I ate three pieces and stared longingly at the fourth.
I wasn't a fan of the kale salad. I don't believe I'm a fan of kale salad, in general. The lime-based vinaigrette overpowered everything else, which I suppose was the point, and I wound up rooting around the bowl for the pickled onions and spiced pecans, and stuffing myself silly with the IPA fries. Next time, I am ditching the pretense of being healthy and just getting an order of the chicken tenders for myself.
Friday night got ear-piercingly loud: We managed to score a table to ourselves, though we had to lean way into each other to shout above the din. Around 9, the crowd started thinning out, with most of the foot traffic marching towards Two Little Red Hens. You order food and drinks at the bar, which made it a little uncomfortable when the bartender started sidling away each time I took a breath, thinking I had finished, only for me to order two more things.
NEXT TIME: the burger with pimento cheese on a pretzel bun (dang), the IPA fries (can't taste the beer at all), and, of course, the chicken tenders.
FYI, the Bondurants were a famous bootlegging family during Prohibition. Read The Wettest County in the World while sipping moonshine to get the full effect.
I came here with my girlfriend for drinks and to split a sandwich. We had the croque madame, which was AMAZING. I'm sure it was really unhealthy, but I'd go back for the sandwich in a second. They also offer a few different cool beer flights, which is always fun. Our waiter was also really cool, and very helpful. I'd definitely go back.
I was introduced to this bar about a year ago as a part of one of Yelper Phil's bar crawls. This place is an absolute beer snob mecca. I wish it were only closer to my neighborhood or job! I would be here way more frequently else-wise. At the time I had come in it was a Ballast Point takeover. A fantastic selection and included many ales from the brewery I had never tried. I remember opting for a Habanero Sculpin – that one took awhile to gulp down but it was awesome on taste and later quenched myself with their Mango Even Keel. The bar was kind enough to offer tiny bites and tapas to the group. I tried a half a taquito and it was pretty tasty. Enjoyed the open door and window atmosphere for summer and spring days. I feel like this place in addition to having great and friendly service by the bartenders also has a craft beer menu of more exotic options that rotate every few days. I definitely also want to come back and try their IPA fries because I've only ever heard of these from bars out in Michigan. Also, their mac and cheese and brunch foods sound pretty fantastic.