Pera Soho
“Oh and since it's almost summer their outdoor space is simply everything.”
“Gorgeous rooftop while you wait for table and really cute outside seating.”
“For my entree I chose the turkey shashlik which came with a fruit chutney, the turkey was seasoned very well and juicy/tender.”
Pera Soho
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
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This review is for Happy hour on Sunday, Mother's Day. We were way early for dinner next door at Sessanta and decided to take advantage of happy hour drink prices at Pera. We walked in at 4PM exactly when happy hour starts every day according to the sign out front. True to their word, even though it was Mother's Day, we got half price cocktails and wine. Those drinks were strong and really good. The women had wine (smart). By the time I got to dinner, an hour later I had to switch to sparkling water.
The bartender was very funny and we met lots of "happy people" there as well. We will return.
Pera Soho was an interesting find. My partner and I were on our way to a cocktail bar and happened to stumble here first. We looked at the menu, and drinks were interesting, gut us at the apricot margarita! And we thought, well we should try it sometime, but then we saw that happy hours were until 8 pm, and it was 7:50…. So … you know what happened next!
When we stepped in, you first see the outdoor area which will be a great place to come back to when warmer, the indoor décor is a great reflection of classy and sophisticated and gatsby-ish. The sitting area with candle lights and the bar area with dim lighting, a great relax ambiance with a good staff. The bartender saw us walk in, and as the bar was a bit crowded, he still took our order and honored the happy hour prices even though he barely got to use at 8. We got the blood orange martini and the apricot margarita. Both drinks were great, I am not a apricot lover as much as I thought, but the margarita really was more of a hint of apricot, it was definitely a great cocktail and the martini had a kick of tart to it.
Besides the drinks, the happy hour included Mediterranean /Greek type bites which were delightful. We ordered the beet and goat cheese dip and the pastirma -wrapped feta stuffed dates. Personally, I was expecting to like the goat cheese dip more, but found the pastirma to be my favorite! Small and yet a great balance between salty and sweet. Again, I am not a big fan of stuffed dates, but this is one I would order again and again. Only downfall was that we only get 3 small dates on a stick to share. The goat cheese dip came with interesting crackers (which I loved) but I had no idea the beets were blended with the goat cheese, and the beet flavor was overpowering for me. My partner loves beets, so it was a hit for him, but just not my thing. I let him eat the cheese and I ate the crackers though!
While here, we saw some friends that were seated and having dinner, and I almost felt like eating here as well. Pera does a great job at plating and making each serving look exquisite. We did not stay long as we had plans made already, but we will for sure be back and looking forward to trying their full menu!
Gorgeous place, amazing environment, perfect for a first date night!
Really enjoyed the salmon lunch entree–salmon was cooked perfectly to be flaky and that light medium pink.
Truffle fries were on point.
If you want to try a drink–Black Manhattan hits the spot!
Pros:
Awesome outdoor seating
Really delicious dip for the complimentary flatbread
Really good fries
Cons:
The dessert which we were told would take 15-20 mins to make actually ended up being 35 minutes
Prices are a bit steep for "lunch plates"
Lunch ended up taking almost 2 hours, which is kind of ridiculous. It was pretty tasty but I don't think I'll be back for lunch. The happy hour menu seems pretty good so might be back for that.
The staff were excellent and attentive. The ambiance and decor is very nice.
I did not like the food, and neither did my daughter. It was not well cooked, or well prepared, the bread was stale – I expected so much more. I ordered Moussaka, which I have had many times in my life. I got some kind vegetable and tomato sauce concoction, but it was not moussaka as I know it, and it didn't taste very good.
Not a bad place, but not incredible either.
Came here for a wedding party, so it was obviously an awesome evening. The staff were super friendly and the restaurant is really nice.
The meal was pretty good. The little burgers for the starter were awesome, as were the dips. The main (steak) was also really nice, the portions are sizeable!
The drink selection was good but the bar staff weren't the best. I ordered a Laphroaig and they chose the 18 year (without asking, I obviously wanted the 12) and tried to charge me $60! A bit pricey…
Generally this is a nice place, but I probably wouldn't come back. It was great for the event but it didn't have enough specialness to justify it's price tag in a city with as much choice as New York.
We had such high hopes for this place!
After walking past it several times, we decided that today we would stop in for brunch. We love Mediterranean food, so we were super excited. The fact that it was practically empty should have been a sign…..
We decided to sit outside because it was such a beautiful day. Most of the outside area is covered with red umbrellas/awnings. I managed to sit in the one seat that was partially exposed to the sun. That coupled with the high walls which blocked the breeze, I was roasting!!!
The waiter promptly took our order and brought out pita with dip. We had:
– Hummus with dried meat on top – very tasty but I didn't love the crackers they gave us to dip with.
– Baked eggs over polenta – tasty but not mind blowing.
– Mushroom Omelette – with goat cheese and arugula. I never had an omelette like this before. It was very thin with small piles of cheese on it. It was almost like a pizza. I didn't love it…..
– Mac n Cheese – very good, both my girls enjoyed it.
– Lamb slider – overcooked. It was like a small hockey puck.
The Bloody Mary and Negroni were okay. The service was good and the bathrooms were very clean but I don't think we will be coming back.
My friends and I went to Pera Soho during Restaurant Week on a night when it was quite busy and there were two very large parties happening, which delayed things for everyone else there.
We were seated at a nice table for six on the large outside patio, but because the restaurant was so crowded, all of our chairs (and the chairs of everyone at the restaurant) were constantly knocked by the servers rushing to and fro. The chairs have a poor design in that they don't have straight backs but rather curve out, making walkway space even more cramped. Try to sit REALLY close to the table so you don't get hit too much.
The food was delicious! I ordered the Shish Kabob Steak which was perfectly flavored with not a drop of fat on any piece of meat, and served with a side of truffle salt fries. I absolutely loved it!
I would go back to Pera Soho, just not during Restaurant Week when it's a bit too crazy.