Le Bar Penelope

A+ Perfect score. Best ambience, such comfortable spacious seating, fantastic cocktails and delicious table bites. This is just what the neighborhood needed. The service is what truly made it a top experience, with stellar service from the gracious doorman, hostess and servers. We called to inform the hostess we were late from UN traffic and she was so sweet. Our waitress had the best attitude and really knew the menu and helped us navigate our choices. I liked that the crowd was diverse and lots of different types of people and ages. They really put some thought into creating this establishment and just like Avra it’s a hit! It’s a great place to dress up which I love! Can’t wait to go back. Final note, everyone smiling and the warm good night was a nice touch, we need more of that in the City.

HOW TO GET IN: I just did a walk in on a Friday at opening time and it was very easy to get a table. The inside is absolutely stunning. It’s really beautiful. I love all the details and there is even a candy cart at the end. I love the matchbooks too. The security is a bit intimidating in the front but he was nice. The staff is friendly too. The olives were incredible. The only reason for the 4 stars is I don’t think the drinks were incredible and I thought they were too expensive for what they were. But the service was great.

We dropped by Le Bar Pénélope and tried the tuna sashimi and the truffle fries. The tuna was super fresh, clean flavors, nicely sliced — really lovely. The truffle fries were indulgent and crispy, with just enough truffle so it felt fancy without going over the top. The ambiance is cozy and stylish, great lighting, and a nice vibe for a casual dinner or drinks. Service was friendly and attentive, came by regularly without feeling pressured. Only holds back a little due to price: portions were decent, but on the pricey side for what we had. Still, for good food, nice setting, and standout flavors (that tuna!), it’s very much worth it.

What a shockingly great experience ! The live music was LIT. The crowd - magical. The food - delicious. The drinks - plentiful. It really was nice. The staff was just really something - nice, attentive, conversational - give Olga, Christina, and Shane (mgmt) a raise ! TRY IT NOW !!

My friends and I were there Wednesday night and it was PACKED! Very cool ambience , interesting crowd, great drinks , ok food. Our server Olga was great, very welcoming and professional. Live music was fun too!

I love coming to this place! Incredible atmosphere, sophisticated crowd, good music, delicious food and cocktails. This is a place where you always want to come back

My new favorite spot! From the moment I arrived, everything about this bar was impressive. It all started at the entrance, where the staff greeted me warmly and wished me a lovely evening. I had a reservation, so I was seated promptly even though my friend hadn’t arrived yet. They also took my coat at the front, which added to the smooth and welcoming experience. Once seated, the service continued to be exceptional. The waitress was incredibly attentive, and the helpers ensured that our table was always spotless. The balance of care and space was perfect—I never felt overwhelmed but always felt looked after. My friend and I even joked that we felt like we were in Europe because the service was just that good! We ordered burgers, lobster rolls, and egg rolls, and everything was absolutely delicious. The lobster roll and burger, in particular, were astonishingly good. The food was so amazing that we kept ordering more just to enjoy it again! The cocktails were fantastic, and the music added to the fabulous vibe of the evening. We initially planned to stay for just an hour and a half, but the atmosphere was so lively and enjoyable that we ended up staying late into the night. It was truly a perfect Friday night, and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and an amazing ambiance! ❤️

Unfortunately this bar is such a disappointment and I was looking forward to visit it! First, level of rudeness from the guy on the entrance and hostess is so high! I was appalled how they were talking to us ( we were party of 4 girls, had reservation ). Once you are seated is when it gets uncomfortable. Place is full of older men with younger ( much younger girls ). It is so obvious that they are either escorts or very desperate :(( food is ok - lobster roll was great, drinks are terrible - we returned 2 rounds asking to make new ones since we could not drink it how bad it was. It is decorated so nicely, but the staff, the vibe, the drinks and shadiness around everything makes you never come back again. Do not recommend this place

Being in the industry, it's very easy to write up a bad review or anything negative for that matter. My wife and I tried out Le Bar Penelope. We walked in and yes it was impressive. The crowd was unique and comfortable. Staff was very accommodating and definitely not rude. Cocktails were great, price was just as great, considering the location you're in. My wife and I had a great time, but after all is said and done, one of the reasons we had a great time was because of our server. She was amazing, incredible, knowledgeable, polite, kind and sweet. She was simply human. A huge thank you to Vanessa!! You made our night even more special, simply because you were yourself. You're weren't "fake" or "snobbish", you were perfect. You did your job with grace, elegance and most importantly with a smile. Thank you for an amazing evening. We will definitely be back for all the mentioned above reasons and definitely requesting Vanessa's presence.

Doorman outside is quite strange and rlly stuck up for...what reason? Idk ‍ didnt let my friends in bc the dress code (tht they dont rlly specify online) was j not appealing for him. He basically gave us a lecture about how we werent dressed fancy enough and tht we would "see what [he] means when we look inside..its a really upscale bar." Mmkay. He let us in as if doing us an ENORMOUS favor then shortly told us we had to leave aaaand I had no problems walkin out he ruined the vibes before he let us in anyway. Went somewhere else and had a better time there than we woulda at this place :) not worth the hype tht was circulating for a while online. Im fine w being told the dress code wasnt up to par but the way in which he worded his request for us to leave was...distasteful which contrasts how chic and "upscale" the bar is according to his description. Hosts inside were kind though not mad, j...an experience i wouldnt wanna go thru again

Great crowd and ambiance at this new well placed cocktail lounge. Properly ran and managed as well. Surrounded by swanky restaurants in the area this place is great for after dinner cocktails.

Terrible service, especially arrogant condescending doorman. My friends and I are regulars of this place. We booked a table there on New Year's Eve. Upon arrival the doorman (who already knows us) yelled at us at the front door, would not let us in in the pouring rain (it was crazy thunderstorm on NYE) like we were a bunch of drunk hillbillies when we are a classy well dressed New York crowd. When we finally got to our table, we could not find waiters with food. They would just pass our tables by and we had to ask our bottle service waitress the food multiple times. The food trays were very sparse. Mind you we are regulars and have been spending a lot of money in that place on bottles, we always get a table so we are definitely not cheap, but we have been disappointed with the attitude of the doorman for weeks now, but the NYE party was just the last drop so we will not be returning due to the poor attitude and service. The decor and ambience is good, but that is not enough for spending thousands of dollars in that place receiving terrible attitude in return. Thankfully, there are a lot of other places that are opening around this area. So no, highly will not recommend. Just giving it 3 starts for a great pianist on Wednesdays and great decor.