Robert Emmets
“Watched the clock strike midnight at Times Square, walked a few blocks over, and had myself some booze.”
“plus, I'll definitely go back, however it'll probably after a Broadway show or before one.”
“bad reviews be damned, I've never eaten off the main menu but the bar menu (wings tenders Shepard's pie) are delicious.”
Robert Emmets
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
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Well, they can't all be winners…
Before a riveting night hanging out with the one and only Guy Fieri at his Flavor Town of fun in Times Square, I decided to pop into the first bar I saw with a TV to catch the tail end of the Giant's (MLB) playoff game… and that destination turned out to be Robert Emmets. Being New York City, there's a lot of posturing needed to really stand out, and for that reason, I have no idea how this place exists. Maybe if it were in Boise, I'd understand… but NYC? Sure it's Midtown, but the cheesy elevator music ringing throughout and boring decor somehow made Guy's American Kitchen look as hip as Death & Co.
I suppose the folks behind the bar were nice when they weren't staring like zombies into their cell phones… but it's not enough to ever persuade me back.
This is a cute bar. But it was freezing today. We asked if the heat could be turned up but nothing was done so already we had started out on a bad note. Drinks are not mixed well here. I had a truly week margarita and a so/so French kiss coffee and one creme brûlée. Ended up paying 45.00 with tip. Way overpriced for the quality of liqour( just two well drinks).
Here is my story and I'm sticking to it. I was headed to the shake shack because I'd heard it was awesome. But, the line was well out the door and down the street, full of dedicated, patient, and soon-to-be soaked patrons. First a sprinkle, and then a deluge started to fall on my umbrella-less self. Time for plan B!
I popped in here across the street and found prompt and even slightly friendly service and very stiff pours, even for a non-regular like me, while I waited for the monsoon to cease.
The food was average bar stuff but if that's what you want, they serve it here.
Maybe I just caught this place on a good night. I was in the city for a show and I wouldn't normally eat in the times square area but it was late, my friend and I were exhausted and starving and stumbled onto this place.
We were seated immediately, ordered two beers and checked out the menu. My friend ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the seafood pasta special, it was served in a cream sauce but I asked if they would substitute a marinara and they did with no problem.
It was DELICIOUS. Tons of seafood, great sauce, the pasta was cooked perfectly and my friend loved her fish and chips.
Our server was super friendly and attentive. I mean, as a bar, I would probably pass, at 10:00 on a Saturday night there were not a ton of people in there but if you are looking for a place to get some decent food in the theater district, I would check this place out.
Looks like Emmet's could use a little positive press here.
I had my first legal drink here the moment I turned 21… Watched the clock strike midnight at Times Square, walked a few blocks over, and had myself some booze.
What's better, I had a ton of illegal drinks here BEFORE I turned 21! I suppose I don't mind revealing this, seeing as how I'm 30, and any statue of limitations is long past us…
That's right, Emmet's, in my experience, never really did a very good job of checking IDs. As long as you walk in like your farts smell like Chanel No. 5, they most likely won't hassle you.
And really, what's the big deal anyway? I'd rather my [hypothetical] 19 year old drink in a public place than inevitably do it behind my back in a less safe environment… Kids will do what they will do. I did, and somehow I didn't turn into a raving psychopath.
Emmet's is a cool place too. Dark, dank fun. A great place for all ages, and I mean ALL ages ;).
I'm not sure what's with me and finding bars that need their taps cleaned, but I seem to have mastered it. Stick to bottles of beer if you decide to venture here for a pre theater drink.
the waiter took our drink orders then asked if we were seeing a show, we said no do she asked if we would mind waiting for others to go 1st, we didn't mind. 30 to 35 mins passed and it got ridiculous so we got up and left, they need to hire more waiters and the head waiter was useless. Avoid this shithole of a place.