Sidecar
“The steak was easily an 8 out of 10, if not higher, and PJ Clarke's/Sidecar sliders are rightfully famous.”
“I would recommend the homemade Parmesan crusted tater tots as a must have when dining.”
“why i was able to make a last minute reservation on a friday night is beyond me, we thouroughly enjoyed it.”
Sidecar
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I came here for a work dinner. The food was good- really not much to complain about, but that's because I didn't have to pay for it.
The crab cakes were good but definitely not $40 good!
Surprisingly easy to get a reservation here for dinner, considering how PJ & Clark's is always packed; maybe because it was a Wednesday night. I've always loved speakeasies, so I was glad I got to finally check this place out. Host was really warm and welcoming but our server seems stressed and overworked (and it showed). After a while it wasn't a big deal because we were busy talking and enjoying our drinks. I chose a nice red Barbera, my husband got the Tom Collins and my friend got another cocktail which I forgot now. It's a simple one page menu, so it's easier to know what you want to eat. We got the skirt steak and the short rib which were both equally good. Orders came out fast for a semi-fancy place. It's definitely worth a visit when in the area.
Have been here plenty of times and it's way better than the PJ Clarke's downstairs, which is tinier and gets packed really quickly. At Sidecar, you have a more refined atmosphere where you can talk to your date without yelling across the table.
The food for work events has always been on point, especially their sliders. I recently went and had the crabcake as an app and the scallops as my entree. The crabcake was hearty with nice pieces of crab. The scallops were a first for me and they were amazing! Seared on the outside and meaty on the inside. Four scallops were laid on top of cavatelli and mushrooms. Just delightful!
Always a great meal.
With so many staff on hand you would think they were ready to feed and serve an army.
When good ol PJ's down below didn't take reservations they referred us to the above Sidecar.
This jawn is totally a place you go to when the parents are in town. It has that comfy, classic, steakhouse feel and the menu offering are something that all parties can enjoy.
Service was top notch. As it should be since there was more staff on hand than customers. Seriously.
Our table started with the Blue Crab Cakes and what a treat they were. Totally the perfect way to kick off this meal. If oysters are your thing, they have a gorgeous raw bar that is right out in the dining area. I suggest stopping by and take a gander as it was quite the sight.
I went back and forth between getting a steak but finally decided on the BBQ Braised Beef Short Ribs. I couldn't pass up the crispy mac and cheese, and fried jalapeños. To top it off, all this was served over collard greens. This dish was perfect. The BBQ sauce was just right. The short ribs were fork tender. I savored every last bite of the crispy mac and cheese squares. The collard greens were seasoned great. The only thing that would have made this dish better was a handful more of the fried jalapeños.
The blueberry new york cheesecake was divine. If this is what "New York" style cheesecake is, I have been missing out all my life.
Totally a gem of a spot for a mellow din with the fam.
I dined at Sidecar this past Friday for the first time (though I've been to PJ Clarke's) and had a good experience, but I just didn't think the food was that great given the premium steakhouse prices.
My initial reaction walking in was that I love the addition to PJ Clarke's and the ambiance is quite nice. It's more elegant and far quieter than the charming but sometimes overwhelming downstairs, but still relatively casual. The service was good and our waiter was friendly. He recommended I go with the black sea bass special since I was observing Lent and couldn't eat meat (a real disappointment, and a point worth noting because I'm assuming the steak dishes are the real stars).
We started with the fried calamari appetizer which my party seemed to have liked. I arrived late to dinner so it was cold when I tried it but that's not the restaurant's fault. The sea bass was served on a bed of cauliflower risotto. The fish was tender but it was bland, and the texture of the risotto was inconsistent and therefore a bit off-putting, though the risotto nice flavor. I also tried a few of the sides. The creamed spinach was really tasty and definitely the favorite at the table, but the fried onion strings were fairly standard and the french fries were soggy and disappointing,
All in all, we had a really nice experience at Sidecar but I just don't feel like the food that I ate lived up to the steep price tag that accompanied it. Perhaps I would feel differently if I ordered steak, so I may have to go back and give Sidecar another chance.
I was expecting more from this place after the build up on their website. I thought it was going to be an exclusive, intimate dining area but its no different to any other corporate lunch spot and didn't stand out at all.
We shared the calamari to start between 3 of us which was delicious and I followed that with the house special crab cakes which were quite good, but again over-hyped just like the venue, certainly not worth $40(?!). My colleague had the fries that he said might as well have been cardboard.
Note they charge $4 for refills, from the fountain, including soda water! Insanity.
With so much good competition in the area for lunch, including right downstairs at P.J. Clarke's, I probably won't go back. My go-to client lunch spot in midtown remains Vitae.
Perfect midtown spot for a midday meal.
Most of the customers are clearly there on an expense account (however the food wasn't that pricey). I had the chicken pillard (which was awesome, and super moist).
The restaurant is a little sneaky to find (around the side of PJ Clarke's, you must ring a doorbell), but I liked it and wouldn't mind coming back!
This place is amazing. It's a members only restaurant. Not sure who in our group was a member, but I sure am glad they are. I ordered the crab cake appetizer and the barrel-cut filet. Both were delicious. The crab cake was full of flavor and complemented well by the sauce. The restaurant offers several sauce selections for the steak; I chose the red wine bordelaise. Good choice. I could have had the sauce alone and been satisfied. As it was, the steak was well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. I had a great scotch (Oban 14 yr) to accompany my meal. They also have a good selection of cocktails and wine.
We ordered several desserts for the table. My favorite was the cobbler. The bread pudding isn't that great. I didn't try the ice cream/brownie combo, but it got mixed reviews from the rest of the table. Seeing as almost none was left, I'm going to guess the impressions were skewed in the positive direction.
The service started off slowly (about half an hour to get drinks), but improved as the meal went on. The staff was friendly, but could have been more attentive. I know a few of us had to make several attempts to refresh our drinks, etc. However, we were a large party, so I know it's a bit harder to meet everyone's needs.