5th&Mad

short: I only recommend this place for the salsa dance class and dance social on Mondays hosted by Talia long: horrible experience. I went directly from work for the free salsa dance class, and since I knew I was arriving very early, I had planned to eat and have a drink. The flyers posted on IG promoting the free salsa dance class clearly state the class starts at 7:00pm and the place opens at 5:00pm. I entered shortly after 5:00pm, after another guy entered. I had been patiently waiting outside half an hour. When we walked in, a guy (bartender Noe) asked us if we're there for the salsa class, to which we both replied yes. Then a woman (hostess Diana) that looked like she just rolled out of bed walked in past us and told us the class starts at 7 and the place opens at 6, to which I replied that I had checked online and it states the place opens at 5:00pm and that's when the attitude with stank faces and neck spasms began. I thought to myself, if she would have just given verbal attitude, I could have written it off as her just having a bad day day, but all that extra disrespectful body language and doubling down on her lying was too disrespectful to ignore. The guy immediately made efforts to diffuse the situation and accommodate me and the other guy and showed us where we could sit and gave me a menu. I seriously wanted to walk right out, which normally I would have done, but I missed out on my two favorite classes at Crunch Chelsea with Michael A to check out the free salsa dance class. To play it safe, I didn't order a drink, and I wasn't going to order food after that interaction with a staff member, but I was hungry. Noe, the bartender, is great and provides exceptional customer service. He's the guy that I mentioned earlier who did his best to resolve his coworkers' lack of professionalism and basic decent human behavior. He recommended: the smash burger; tacos; and steak sandwich. I've been eating Wayback burgers almost every day these past two weeks, so I ordered the steak sandwich. While waiting for the steak sandwich, I approached the other guy and asked him if the girl gave us attitude, I wanted to make sure it wasn't just me that had that impression, and he confirmed yes that she did but that maybe she was just having a bad day. I don't know why they call it a steak sandwich. It's a slop of crappy bacon with a side of maybe steak. I wasn't sure what that was. It was like eating chewy bacon because it was mostly bacon, and the bit of maybe steak gave it an overall chewy texture. When I was almost done with the first half, it finally occurred to me to remove the bacon, which I did as pictured, but the crappy bacon taste was so powerful that I could still taste it. So I just couldn't finish the sandwich. The location itself is beautiful and clean. The hostess Diana is a hot mess, and the owner can check the camera to see her giving stank faces and neck spasms shortly after 5:00pm on 7/14/25. The experience was so horrible that it was a torrential thunderstorm outside, and instead of waiting it out inside, I just ran to the bus stop instead. I only recommend the place for the free salsa dance class on Mondays, go elsewhere for food.

I love that they offer mocktail versions from their drink menu. Had the Lychee martini (minus vodka) and it was lovely. Then I had the steak sandwich and that was delicious! The french fries were boring since they tasted like they were the frozen kinds but it was ok. Would have been nice to have fresh cut fries but no biggie. Service was great and the atmosphere was comfortable considering it was early in the week post work.

Great drinks and atmosphere! If you’re looking for a spot with awesome drinks, this is the place to be. Their craft beer selection is very good, and the signature cocktails are perfectly mixed definitely worth trying! The vibe is lively with sports on every screen, making it a fun place to hang out with friends while enjoying a cold one. Whether you’re into beer, cocktails, or something unique, they’ve got you covered. Highly recommend for a great drink and a fun time! Food is also amazing!

5th and Mad was recommended to us by friends and it didn’t disappoint! We were greeted by Wellington behind the bar who couldn’t have been friendlier and looked after us all night. He even gave us some cool spots to check out throughout the remainder of our trip. It was our first time in New York, and this was definitely one of our favourites! The cocktails were great and the food was amazing…would highly recommend the steak!

5th & Mad quickly became one of my favorite places! The cocktails are expertly crafted and bursting with flavor—each one is better than the last. The food is just as impressive, with every dish tasting fresh and delicious. The warm, inviting vibe makes it perfect for any occasion. Can’t wait to go back!

I had an event at 5th&Mad and it was amazing. Vanessa who helped to organize and Wellington the bartender were both amazing and friendly to work with! Thank you so much! The upstairs bar/area is gorgeous and worked very well for our group. We can't wait to come back! I highly recommend this place for all an event+just to meet for food & drinks!

Only worth to come here for a work happy hour for free drinks. Overall the food isn't that high quality and pretty mid. The atmosphere is fine and there is a lot of space l, which is the best part. I wouldn't come here if not for a work thing however.

5th&Mad in New York City offers a great selection of beers, catering to different tastes and preferences. The atmosphere is vibrant and lively, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a drink with friends or colleagues after work. The pub-style setting adds to the charm, creating a casual and relaxed environment. However, the prices can be a bit steep, especially for craft beers. Service is generally good, although it can get busy and lead to longer wait times during peak hours. Overall, 5th&Mad is a solid choice for beer enthusiasts looking to unwind in Midtown Manhattan.

I ordered a martini here at a networking event. I finished it pretty quickly, an indicator that I liked the drink. The service here was quick as my friends and I arrived before the crowd. The space was pretty open, so it was easier to mingle. There was also plenty of seating available.

Went here for a private party. Pro: There wasn't much of a line at the bar. Con: They ran out of food while people were still on line. It was extremely crowded, but the layout allows for multiple areas of seating/networking which worked well. It was winter, and ridiculously hot upstairs while cool downstairs.

I hosted a professional event here for a group of 35 lawyers. I'll start by saying the venue is absolutely gorgeous. All of the servers were very kind to myself and my guests however I was incredibly disappointed by how much I was overcharged for food and the managers refusal to remedy the issue. For $1100 I paid for 50 drink tickets and 3 platters of food. Nowhere on the marketing brochure was there any indicator that the food platters serve 3-4 ppl. Considering that each platter is $55-70 I would imagine that would be a detail worth mentioning since I stated this event was for 35 ppl. When the food came out I explained to the manager why this was an issue and she simply shrugged her shoulders and said well you can always order more food. That definitely wasn't the response I was expecting. It was further baffling because we were the only group in the venue at the time so all sales and business was generated directly from my group. That being said I will not being visiting this business again.

We consistently have work happy hours here, and Idk this place is just uninspired. It is essentially trying to be a Yard House (no shade I LOVE Yard House), but comes up short. The music is a bit too loud, the food is the definition of 3 stars, and the place is littered with finance bros. But this is finance bro capital of the Solar System so I should have anticipated that.

I've been coming across a lot of business's scamming patrons. A mixer was held here for a two hour open bar. The brand of tequila was a small Black woman owned brand that I'm 90% sure was brought to 5th & Mad because the tequila brand sponsored the event. So for you snakes to charge people for drinks from free bottles and give a "free shot" when it was open bar for that specific tequila is dusty and tacky. To top it off there was a drink menu for the event and the only way to get the free shot was to order off that menu lol. I said to the bartender that's false advertising and he said "Here, take 2 shots". Like girl I'm in my late 30's. I don't want no damn shots. I gave them to someone else. Won't be supporting their greedy asses and how ironic a positive "review" is posted shortly after mine after their page was quiet for 2 months. Yeah, OKAY!

Very fun place to watch an OSU game in the city. Great food and good service! fun OSU menu items on game day

Spinach artichoke dip - better than Applebee's - I kid you not! I personally think applesbees SA dip is the bomb so...take my word for it...this is gooood stuff! Came here for after work drinks with a friend! To be honest, I had 2 Happy Hours that week so I was cocktailed out...stuck to a crisp pinot which was really nice. They have a good HH drink menu. But we'll be going back just for the spinach artichoke dip. Hats off to our waitress - she was super attentive and right on point with this reco. It comes with a side of truffle pita chips, but we swapped out for basic tortilla chips. I don't mind truffle oil, but honestly, it can sometimes be quite overpowering. This way, you can properly savor the dip! We also ordered the buffalo cauliflower bites. I don't recommend it. They were just disappointing. The place is almost like an upscale sports bar. TVs everywhere. A really cool open window concept in the front, so you can ppl watch if you're so inclined. We were deep into our conversation, so didn't do much of that. But it helped that the place was not super noisy. It was the perfect spot for a proper catch-up.

Easily one of my favorite go to bars!! Chill atmosphere, super friendly and fun bartenders, yummy bar food, strong drinks and depending on what night you go... the best DJ (DJ Oreon). Close to everything, a great place to pre-game!

I had my birthday party here and had a great time! We had the back of the first floor to ourselves. 5th & Mad is such a gorgeous venue! I absolutely love the ambiance and moody lights. Service was great. Yoshi and Vanessa are amazing! They played the playlist I made for my party. I had an amazing and unforgettable birthday and all my friends really enjoyed themselves.

- bartenders are attentive and know how to work large crowds - big TVs, lots of screens for the games - chicken sandwich was great - expensive drinks (champagne was $20 including auto-gratuity) - service was poor I didn't feel they go the extra mile for me in the way other staff would the two star rating is really for the service that I was unhappy with - truffle fries are alright kinda salty tho - Canadian bacon was alright, kinda salty tho

Great location within walking distance to Times Square, with friendly staff, a clean facility, and great drinks.

I may be biased because I do not enjoy this area of manhattan and find many of the spots here to be mediocre. Unfortunately, 5th & Mad is one of those. I will say there are some perks to this spot that I'll get to! This barsteraunt is beautiful and not too far from the 34th st stop. It's well decorated from the holidays, so if you are visiting the city it could be worth dropping in. The major perk is the number of TVs they have!! I wish I knew this spot when it was world cup season. They had some yule log up which added to the festive vibe. Outside of the vibe, the waitress was very nice (and so pretty). We had a group of 11 which can be overwhelming, but she handled us super well. I visited on a Wednesday and it was dead. Not another table full! This was advantageous for us as I could hear conversations down the table. I had the Smokey Mezcal Paloma which was nice but not that impressive. It isn't a sweet drink in my opinion, so keep that in mind if you have a sweet tooth. The Midtown Heat was also a popular pick. As for food, it is not worth it -- please stick to the drinks!! $20 for a slider-sized burger is not it. The fries were really good though (included with the burger). I tasted a friend's Mac & Cheese which was good but nothing special. Seriously just buy a pack of Mac & Cheese and some cream to make at home. Overall, it's fine. That's about it!

We stopped in here really quick, new cute spot with good music and good vibes. Loved the atmosphere in here and the owner was so nice! And tall. I hope to stop back by because this is definitely the type of spot to come on a cute date night. The owner also let us see upstairs as well. Beautiful decor and furniture there is another full bar up here with plenty of intimate space. It was empty at the time we were touring this area. Highly recommend to check this spot out, very different vibes you would expect for this area in a good way. I will be back with a bigger appetite and more thirsty!

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and had an amazing time!! Really good music, spacious. Food was GREAT & our bartender Wellington was even greater! Would absolutely come back JUST for the customer service. Must Try

Pretty empty but don't be fooled, this is no hidden gem! It's just a very average bar with average drinks and a very average experience. The space is great though and pretty quiet (because it is empty), so I suppose you can enjoy some quiet here. But yeah I have no idea why I'd come back here on my own will.

By far the worst experience I've had here, was tonight. Unfortunately the night of a huge and important Ohio state game. My brother is a die hard Ohio state fan so of course, 5th and Mad is where he wants to experience all Ohio games! It's not only a great atmosphere for him but a wonderful reason to get the family together. Tonight, the week before Christmas, we arrived with our family to enjoy a beautiful snowy night in NY. Upon arrival my brother was told, for the second time now, that is reservation could not be found. It is December 21st, he made this reservation the first week of December. After calmly explaining to the hostess that he indeed did make a reservation and that this is the second time it's been lost in the system, he was told by the woman to "calm down and relax". The rudest encounter we have ever had here and the bigger disappointment was that we discover that woman was the manager, Aiofe. How is someone that rude running this amazing place??? I am a property manager of a 1,360 unit luxury rental building and would NEVER speak to anyone in that matter. Your managers are a representation of your company, and having her not only in charge but at the front door is a poor reflection on this wonderful establishment. Unfortunately after tonight, and all thanks for Aiofe, we will never be returning here.

Stopped by this place for happy hour with coworkers and thought it was just an average bar in the city, pretty standard and nothing impressive. Food/bar snacks were just ok too. Probably won't be coming back again.

Food was amazing but service at the bar was even better. Go see Wellington and order the smash burger! You're welcome

The service was great and the restaurant was clean and beautiful. I ordered champagne and the lobster mac and cheese for dessert I ordered the churros. The Mac and cheese was okay it needed flavored the churros we're amazing tho.

Swanky vibe; I had an espresso martini was very good; went on a Wednesday around 6 and it was so loud it was hard to hear the person you were trying to have a conversation with

Came here for this singles event I got a random free ticket to. I definitely wasn't going to meet guys but figured maybe I could find a real estate broker or a connection to one since my pressing concern was getting into a new place at the time. An added bonus was getting away from the cat abusing jerks for an evening. Service was SLOW and I'm not sure how in the world you could get attention at the bar. I was hanging there for eons to get a water and ended up in conversations with guys who had also waited forever to get their drinks of choice. I do t feel like it was a real visit per se since my interactions with staff were so limited but it's definitely dark and seems a fitting venue for a singles event. The bathrooms were pretty cool and decent so no complaints about that.

Nice atmosphere and the drinks are fabulous!! Best bartender "Noe" The fries are so good!!

I came here for NYE and it was complete chaos, as expected. The crowd was either still in college, or fresh out of college, and it was insane. However, as a space, I really liked this bar. It's huge and has two floors. Considering that New Years is the wildest time to be at any bar, their staff was really good and kept the place running pretty smoothly all night. One issue (aside from the crowd) is that their speakers were off. The music was early 2000's hits but for some songs, you couldn't hear half of the music.

Great food, beautiful bartenders! Close to the Empire State Building! We ate there and then when for our 7:30 pm time slot at the Empire State Building!

A vibe! Came here for brunch day party and I honestly didn't expect much. I came as a part of a brunch series that is hosted there and was hoping for the best. That said, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Like can we take a moment and shoutout the DJ! He was definitely on point and kept the crowd going. I wish I would have caught his name. Nonetheless, it was a great time! The hookah guys were great also. Maybe I've been under a rock, but I loved the digital hookah. Not having to worry about knocking over the hot coals was a major plus! Now onto the food. While the menu was not extensive, everything I saw come out looked great. I opted for the chicken and waffles and it came with scrambled eggs. The menu doesn't specify it coming with eggs as I would have ordered them to my liking. The waffle was a small square waffle and it was topped with thinly sliced chicken on top. Now let me say, this is not the typical chicken and waffles you see at most brunch spots. However, the flavors were on point so I won't complain about the portion size. The star of the show was really the rum punch. It was super smooth with all the right notes. None of that chest burn that you get from some variations of the drinks. I would come back just for the drinks lol! I had a great time and I can't wait to come back for the next day party!

Sports bar ambiance, very good service and food. I particularly recommend the coconut shrimp appetizer.

Kudos to the new design of the location. This used to be called Madison Square park lounge. I love the new design. Entry was smooth. We sat ourselves and the hostess gave us a choice of upstairs or downstairs. We chose upstairs. The server was good, not the best but once she got in her rhythm she was cool. The food was amazing. And the price point is perfect. My salmon was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The salad dressing was really good too. The 2nd DJ Kaos was a crowd pleaser. He is amazing. If Kaos is the DJ I'm there every week. My suggestion is you start a tab at the bar, the bartender will always serve you first . He was amazing. The drinks were great. This was a real grown and sexy vibe. You can wear what you want, no dress code. My brothers got hookah, but he said they couldn't mix flavors. But overall, this is a nice spot to party at. I will definitely be back.

Have tried the spot a few times and always an issue with private parties and limited seating. Never too crowded but always a group event where you need to move or work around this event that is in the middle of the restaurant/bar. Food is very average(fried appetizers) and drinks just ok with a very inexperienced team. Basic service for a premium charge. Clearly new owner made a major investment in turning a Galway Pub(happy hour joint for midtown workers) into a higher end location but not the best attempt to be fist class cocktail bar in midtown when the server staff, bartenders and operator just do not have the experience nor the know how to establish a high end location. Definitely a nice newly renovated location with clean new bathrooms but would not classify the place as having great food & drinks but an option.

I've been here on many occasions and had several birthday celebrations here and each year it gets better and better. Excellent service, delicious food and a choice of semi private areas. The prices for the food and drinks are very reasonable and the drinks were not watered down. The DJ played a little bit of everything he was excellent and to top it off the bouncer was approachable, friendly and didn't have a macho ego like other bouncers. I called to confirm everything with the Manger Max and he remembered my name which was impressive because I know they have a lot of events going on at that location. It can get pretty crowded but the afterwork crowd dies down around 9ish then I guess it picks up afterwards for the night owls.

Completely renovated. Beautiful space,open late. Great spot for after work drinks and hanging out with friends.

Overpriced!!!!!!! $42 for a double vodka soda... that was made wrong as a vodka water.... 0/10 do not recommend Terrible customer service

There aren't that many places in midtown where you can both take advantage of a pretty solid happy hour and know there's very little chance you're going to be stuck in a corner unable to move, talk, get to the bar, or actually have a normal volume conversation with anyone you came with. 5th & Mad is larger than you'd expect, with a large bar and a pretty big area in the back with communal tables that can be reserved without issue. I've been here with and without a reservation, even around the holidays, I've never found it to be obscenely crowded to the point where it's impossible to get a drink. The happy hour is pretty good, there's plenty of beers on tap, and there is a small specialty cocktail list ($14) if you're interested something with a little bit of fancy. I've also munched on bar food here and there, and the pizzas, fries, and spinach & artichoke dip are all good. Three stars? 5th and Mad is good. It has what you would expect in a space that might be a little larger than you imagined, but I wouldn't say they are "known" for anything. If you're in the area, worth the visit. If you're 40 blocks away, there's likely something similar, closer. Bar food, bar drinks, bar space, bar bar.

Came here to watch Thursday night football (1st game of the season). The bartenders were very nice and quick with our orders They have TVs everywhere and multiple large projector screens! Awesome spot to come watch sports

UPDATE: Finally came for lunch and it was everything!!! Just so happen my dude Wellington was there early and made some righteous vodka Martinis! But my main reason for this additional review is the lunch menu hit the spot! I tried the Kale and Shrimp wrap and you know this phat girl added bacon w/ a side of the garlic aioli!!! Firstly, I liked to put the maker of the aioli in a headlock for the recipe!!! FANFUCKINGTASTIC it was full of garlic flavor but not bitter or gave me the breath of death A+!! You can get chips or for a lil extra french fries both ways was delicious and satisfying for lunch! This is a good spot!! Still waiting on Sarah (I think that was her name) to pass us a card for an event...she never came back:-( Hopefully, my friend will just look on line for event info.

The bartender was angelic. She blessed us all evening with some pretty powerful concoctions. She was very nice as well. She did quote me a price but when I got my bill it was completely different amount which I didn't like. I didn't get a chance to eat there - my crew went there for a day party. It was nuts - great soca/reggae music, decent crowd even though it was raining. The dance floor is on the bottom floor which is pretty tight but everyone was dancing all over the bottom floor. Definitely the epitome of a summer dance party. I will definitely try it out again.

I went to this spot to hang with friends... and it's feels so huge on the inside.. and the crowd was louddddd Geesh ! The drinks were great despite the hefty price tag. It's right in the heart of the city and definitely worth a visit. Check the Eventbrite website to see who's promoting there first to ensure you have a great experience. I haven't eaten here yet but I will in the near future.

Horrible service and if a promoter tells you your getting a discount he's lien to you already ! DONT GET THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES! It's not even a whole waffle ! Want bang for your buck with their culture appropriation menu ? The tacos , sweet potato fries and the chicken wings , that's it. The drinks are cheap champagne mimosas and vodka rum punch. Not worth it.

great drinks and food, busy and fun atmosphere on a saturday night. great place to host an event

Saturday, June 26, 2021. 1 p.m. seating. We were a large group and seated upstairs. Kory with a K was our server and did a good job today. I recommend... The Chicken Tacos, lots of flavor and filling. The Hamburger and fries, nice size burger and fries and those who had it really enjoyed it. Sweet Chili Thai wings with fries, A Must Have...hint of sweet with a nice zing from the Thai chili. Unlimited drinks were down the middle. The DJ kept the party going the whole 3 hours and the time flew by. I would come back with another group if someone was celebrating something.

Went with a group of people as a company event. Upstairs there are monitors to hook up do a presentation if needed. Although internet connections was not working. The sound didn't work well. Even with doors closed it didn't help much. Much of our food was platters. $50 a platter is not worth it (feed 6-8 people). We also ordered off the regular menu and it was much better for the price. The platter did not have many options to choose from. Drinks were made well. Enough alcohol for happy hour. Just enough to not get completely drunk during happy hour. Nothing was exciting about this place.

This restaurant was extremely upsetting. We had a nice time, enjoyed our food and drinks we did get. The server pretty much ignored us and we waited forever to order another drink and then just decided to get the check instead when she returned. We left and went to the subway, and realized one of us left their phone. When we returned after speaking to the manager on the phone, the staff claimed no one found it and the manager was no where to be seen. We had been gone for 6-8 mins. And the bartender gave us countless excuses. We pinged the phone and heard it. The staff continued to deny having any knowledge of it. Then we found it hidden behind the register. Clearly planning to keep it. Absolutely awful. What a horrible impression to leave. I was planning on returning. Thought it was cute and pretty good and really big. But the rudeness of the staff combined with the dishonesty is very disappointing. I will not return.

So when I think of Happy Hour on a Thursday night, I think of having a glass of wine or 2 with girlfriends and catching up on conversation. What I do NOT think of is blaring club music, crowded bar space, drunk 20 somethings dancing all over the place, and the faint scent of Mac and Cheese somewhere in the very far distance. So naturally, when I pranced on in here with 2 girlfriends on a Thursday after work at 5:30, I was surprised to see a crowd at the door and everyone getting carded. I get it, it's a necessity, but I think this is partially based off of the rowdy crowd that they're attracting. It reminded me of college all over again and I wasn't trying to live that life yesterday. So if you see this 2 star review and you think I sound like an old lady, I AM! At heart at least.... nevertheless, we had some decent Rosé, paid (which took forever to do b/c this place was huge and they had 2 waitresses), and left. If you're lookin for a place to grab casual, low-key drinks after work, don't come here. On the other hand, if you're trying to relive the prime years of your life while wearing a suit, COME HERE! This place was MADE for you!

Not really a fan. I came here for a friend's birthday. He had paid money for a private area, but the doormen gave us attitude. My friend had to come down and escort every one of his guests into the establishment, which meant he didn't get to enjoy his party like he should have. There were several private parties at the bar we were at, but only one bartender for all of them. The wait for ordering drinks was painful. Not really sure what management was thinking by assigning one bartender to multiple parties with multiple guests. The only conclusions I can draw are that (1) management wasn't thinking; or (2) they don't really care about the experience of their customers. Regardless, I don't plan to come back until I hear this place has gone through some major changes.

5th & Mad has an absolutely charming atmosphere, and great staff to boot. I came here last Tuesday for the Taco Tuesday special with two friends, and the place was packed. Eventually we just decided to seat ourselves, and there was only room in the back so I had to go find a server to let them know we needed menus. I ordered the $12 tacos and $6 margarita; I had the fish tacos and my friend had the beef and we traded on since you can't get a combo when you order them! Everything was great, the drinks were reasonably priced because it was Happy Hour, but our third friend didn't get her salad for 20 minutes :( We thought this was crazy since we were sure it should take longer to make tacos than a salad, and we had to remind our server she hadn't gotten it. The tacos were delicious!! I personally preferred the fish tacos but both were great. The place itself had a nice, young professional vibe to it around that time (6:30 pm on a Tuesday) and is a great place to go especially for the specials each night. Will be back!

So I went tonight for the Friday party and had a great time. Then we proceeded upstairs because the host said we could go up and boom two bouncers came up stairs and said we couldn't stay. Let's just say when we were leaving they only let the snow bunnies in but not the customers that have akready paid $60 to drink and Eat here. Will not be returning because were having a great night until this stunt was pulled. Will spend my black dollars where they are appreciated:

Great venue for watching Ohio State football on a chilly Saturday. Quality bar food, easy to make a reservation for a large group, and packed enough that it doesn't feel like your average lonely midtown sports bar.

I had a lovely experience here today and I really do think that this venue does a great job in this exceedingly competitive sector of bars and pubs. Food: the dip that we ordered was sensational! The salmon wrap was good, but not excellent, only because it contained too much sweet sauce that was purple in color. In addition to making things taste a bit awkward, it would have been embarrassing to have a purple mouth I decided to speak with my counterpart during lunch. Other than that, the fries that came with the wrap were lovely. Service: this venue really shines when it comes to service. Our server was exceedingly friendly and the space opened up a few minutes earlier than the stated 11:30 a.m. opening time, which was much appreciated, as we were standing outside for our early lunch meeting. Décor: the space itself is well-lit and quiet enough for a normal conversation during lunch. I appreciated the booth seats, which appeared much more spacious and definitely more comfortable than the bar seats. I hope to be back with others!

I went to 5th & Mad for their raclette night and the experience was horrible. The tickets were worth $26 but I paid the sale price of $15. The event stated it was all you can eat raclette- potatoes, meats, pickles and cheese from 8:15-10pm. First they made us wait outside in the freezing rain for 45 minutes because they were "overcapacity". When we do eventually get in at 9pm, there was hardy any food left. Everyone was searching for a table that actually had food. I waited on a line and once I was at the front I had to ask an employee for potatoes and a dish (which was barely clean). Other guests were so irritated they skipped the line and grabbed potatoes out of the bowls with their hands. One employee stated that "this is a bargain. Your ticket should have cost $30" when we asked if more food was coming out. I paid for a raclette experience and I got 3 pieces of salami and one blob of melting cheese. This event was not managed properly. I will not be returning here.

Decent food with an okay selection and good service. The decor doesn't really seem to match the theme - perhaps it worked with the previous restaurant. Nothing special, but good bar food/drinks.