East of Eighth
“This place with its amber lit bar area and lovely garden serves up some of the best food in Chelsea.”
“brunch in new york is ROUGHH, with literally thousands of hungover assholes trying to chug down a bloody mary the second they get out of bed at 1pm.”
“I love the garden in the back – had a goodbye brunch with 10 friends there last June and they accomodated us with no problem!”
East of Eighth
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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my boyfriend found this spot after trying to make a last min sunday brunch reso. ended up not needing a reservation as the space is actually pretty large with 2 floors. when we arrived at noon, the bottom floor was empty and we were seated upstairs.
the brunch menu is very varied with a mix of american classics and also some italian influence on items such as poached eggs and frittatas. they have an affordable prix fixe option for $16.95 that includes an entree, mimosa or bloody, and coffee or tea. they also have a great mixed bread basket with a variety of muffins with sides of butter & jam. for entrees we ordered:
monte cristo- large portion, friend wished she had gotten syrup on the side as the sandwich was basically sitting in a syrup pool
poached eggs over polenta with veal and tomatoes (special)- veal was tender, polenta could've used a bit more flavor/ seasoning
frittata with mushrooms, scallions, manchego and white truffle oil (special)- friend said the amount of truffle oil used drowned out any other flavor in the frittata
breakfast burrito- safe bet, nothing outstanding but tasty
service was a bit slow to start but attentive once we ordered drinks etc. i'd come back here for the deal with visting guests etc, seems like a safe bet for groups.
Cute restaurant with an outdoor area, a separate room if you need one which can be used for private parties, and ample seating. The brunch price was very good. For our group of 9, where everyone had a drink and a cup of coffee along with their meal it came to $22 each. Very good. I had the Multi-Grain Macrobiotic Salad (Vegan), with
Bulgur Wheat, Wheat Berries, Black Beans, Apples, Walnuts, Raisins, Red Onions, Mint, Dill and Cider Vinaigrette. It was delicious. No one else said their meal was delicious so I think they must have just been alright.
Came here for the prix fixe brunch with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised by the little outdoor courtyard out back where they seated us!It was cutely decorated and we felt like we were having brunch in someone's backyard patio rather than in the middle of busy Manhattan. The food was alright and decently priced, so if not for the outdoor patio I probably wouldn't have very strongly recommended it, but for our large group of 15, it was a lovely brunch experience and we had a great time!
I came here with two friends on a weeknight. We made a dinner reservation for 7pm but decided to get there early to take advantage of their happy hour, which is only available at the bar and goes from 5-7pm. The bar was small but very cute and not too crowded. We got a few glasses of wine and some beers, which were all $5. At 7pm, we were seated immediately. We were hoping to sit in their garden area, but it was closed (it was supposed to rain, but never did). Instead, we were seated in their upstairs dining area. It was very nice – spacious and elegant – but I will say that it was definitely an older crowd. Aside from our table, no parties seemed to be under 50 years old. Regardless, the food was excellent and fairly priced. I got the flatiron burger topped with gorgonzola. However, the gorgonzola was kind of crumbly – I was hoping it would be melted on top. Overall a great experience, would definitely recommend but probably for an older crowd.
Last Sunday we decided we'd grab a bite at East of Eighth after taking in the new Star Wars movie at the theatre near there. A quick glance at the menu posted outside and we were tempted to give it a go.
The restaurant has a main area below where you are greeted at the door and then a more open area upstairs (that we were seated at). The large open windows upstairs facing 23rd Street does make for a nice background while dining and we sat right next to them. I was pretty hungry after the movie so I opted for three courses. I started out with the Matzo Ball Soup with braised chicken, carrots, and noodles. This soup was pretty good, not too salty, nice flavor, and good portion. I'd say it's a go-to choice as the weather gets colder outside. Next was a Caesar Salad…I'll have to say, I like my salads already "cut up" and ready to eat. This salad is served as you do have to take your knife and fork and cut it up to get it to bite sizes. I know it may have its advantages but it is not my preference for salad, and made it awkward. The taste itself was ok. My main entrée I chose was the Knife & Fork Fried Chicken, described on the menu as "Almost Boneless and Very Crispy with Chef Marty's Cole Slaw and Garlic Mashed Potatoes." Again, the taste was ok but not exceptional. It did the trick as I was hungry but I cannot go on to say it was a stand out. The cole slaw is not what I am used to (being a Southerner), and it was only made with vinegar. I am used to more of a creamy texture with mayo in the mix. It wasn't bad but just not what I am used to I guess. No complaints about my garlic mashed potatoes, good stuff. As far as service went, no standout issues, adequate.
Bottom line: Average meal visit at East of Eighth. Everything was basically ok but there was no standout to the experience. They are 3 stars A-OK in my book. I would go again, but maybe another choice of selections could make my experience better next time.
Alright place for brunch, good for groups of all sizes.
We stopped by as part of a group of 10 for a weekend brunch, and we were seated in a nice outdoor area in the back. There are tables for groups of all sizes, and the outdoor space is to have for that part of town (weather permitting). The bread to start and coffee was alright, while for my meal, I had the two poached eggs on pasta carbonara, which was decent although fairly standard. Probably not a place I'd go out of my way to come back to, but it's a good option for larger groups, especially in that area and with outdoors seating.
Late night stop with friends. Small bar on lower level look so cozy as we passed by, we stood outside peering thru a large window asking one another if the bar was still open when an anonymous soul caught us off guard and invited us in… After hours mixed drinks $8.00 (in Chelsea…. no, I'm serious), great mix of rock, soul and R&B classic music, and mood lightening. My amaretto sour was more amaretto than sour but who's comparing. The bartender was amusing and gave us the low down on all the local spots, the local regulars, and the night life. This is The type of a place that when you walk or sashay by everyone knows your name.
The locals are friendly and harmless.
I'm going back.
Nice low key bar.
I went to this little hidden nugget and was a little shocked to find that it was not super crowded on a Saturday night, which is a good thing. Well drinks are about 8 bucks and the bartender used a generous pour. I really enjoyed the "old school" music that was blasting. It feels nice to go to a bar in Chelsea without having to hear loud autotuned songs.
I will definitely be back as I am making my way to 6avenune via 23rd street to catch the elusive F train.