Frying Pan NYC
American restaurant · New York County
Red Boat In Park, 207 12th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Highlights
Docked lightship bar with vibrant scene & sunset views
Docked lightship bar with vibrant scene & sunset views
"The Frying Pan has a complicated past. It used to be the worst. The barge docked off Pier 66 felt like a frat party, and a night on it might end with someone vomiting on your shoes. But then something changed, and suddenly it wasn’t as hectic anymore. Now, it’s a solid post-work option for drinks on a barge, because who wouldn’t want to get to know their coworkers over a passion fruit cosmo? If you need food, there’s fried calamari, tacos, or burgers. The Frying Pan opens for the season soon." - willa moore, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren, molly fitzpatrick
"The Frying Pan used to be the worst. This barge docked off Pier 25 was always packed with intoxicated people who couldn’t get into Le Bain, and it felt like a frat party thrown by whichever frat owned the most cargo shorts. But something changed. It’s not as hectic anymore, which means it’s a solid option for an outdoor drink with a group. Sure, they were playing Imagine Dragons the last time we stopped by, but maybe you love that band. Who knows. Get some friends together on the next sunny afternoon and take advantage of the massive outdoor space. If you need food, you can eat some tacos, wings, or a burger." - bryan kim
"Perfect For: Swanky Underground Vibes Without Overdoing It || The Ship, located between Nolita and Chinatown, is designed like – you guessed it – a ship, but think more high-ceilinged cargo than Nantucket sail boat vibes. Great cocktails, nice bartenders, and it's spacious enough to not ever feel too crowded." - hillary reinsberg
"The Ship is in a basement on Lafayette, but it’s a lot nicer than your average basement bar. They serve some excellent cocktails down here, and it doesn’t get too crowded. Your parents won’t mind sitting in one of their large booths, and you can all busy yourselves trying to figure out why they went so hard with the nautical theme." - bryan kim
"Ever heard of The Ship? Probably not. This cocktail bar on Lafayette has stayed relatively under the radar, possibly because it’s located underground, accessed through an almost-hidden door. Fittingly, there’s a boat theme going on, but it’s more “fancy barge” than polo shirt in Nantucket. It’s a big space, great for either a one-on-one drink at the bar or a small group gathering in one of the booths." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
