Pinky Swear

American restaurant · Lower East Side

Pinky Swear

American restaurant · Lower East Side

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171A Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002

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Innovative cocktails, art, late-night dining, and a fire pit  

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171A Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

pinkyswearnyc.com
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New Restaurant Openings NYC: April 2025 | Eater NY

"An interactive art-space/restaurant/cocktail bar that opened April 24 with culinary direction by Will Horowitz, the rooms feature token-operated pay phones that 'talk' to customers and parking meters that 'pay' people for their time while the kitchen turns out dishes like crab, Boursin cheese, sweet potato doughnuts, and a Cheez Whiz–loaded brisket burger." - Emma Orlow

https://ny.eater.com/2025/4/3/24395266/nyc-new-restaurant-openings-april-2025
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Pinky Swear - Review - Lower East Side - New York - The Infatuation

"Pinky Swear claims to redefine “how we interact with art, food, drink, and space.” At the Lower East Side restaurant, LED tiles cycle through different colors, and there are five different areas, including a garden, a lounge, and a gallery, where guests can use tokens that come with drinks to unlock interactive art works. The chef previously ran Harry & Ida’s and Duck’s Eatery, and you'll find things like aged swordfish belly, smoked scallops and black walnut mousse on the menu. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Will Hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/pinky-swear
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New York Restaurant Pinky Swear Features Interactive Art, Food, and Cocktails | Eater NY

"Set to debut this spring on the Lower East Side at 171 Chrystie Street (between Rivington and Delancey streets) on Thursday, April 24, this 3,000-square-foot bar/restaurant/art space blends dining, drinking, interactive art, and playfulness and will seat up to 150 across three main areas (including a bar and a gallery with permanent exhibitions and shows) plus an outdoor courtyard with a firepit and tableside s'mores service. "We want to bring people into this new really hyper creative experience," the culinary director tells Eater, distinguishing the project from solely art spaces like Luna Luna or the forthcoming New York location of Meow Wolf. As Horowitz puts it, "It’s not a restaurant with really good art; it’s not purely an art space that happens to have some food. It’s really a merge [of] the two. And we really want to be able to surprise people." Interactive elements deliberately skew playful and uncanny: token-operated pay phones that "talk" to customers; wearable headsets that control lights; parking meters that "pay" people for their time; busts that whisper; and the team's invented game of CuePutt, billiards played on a ying-yang shaped pool table. The design team includes interior designer Jeanette Didon and architect Sebastian Quinn (who have worked together on retro-ish Flower Shop and Nordic-leaning Kabin), with interaction designer Nathan Roth (artist in residence at the Downtown Project in Las Vegas) and the Founders Path Art Collective helping create the interactive installations. The food leans heavily into what Horowitz does best, using very local ingredients like kelp, Montauk red shrimp, and New Jersey yuzu in unexpected ways: "I’m really excited about trying to take not-common ingredients, and trying to work them into really fun, creative dishes," Horowitz says, and "What I liked about it is that there’s no rules," Horowitz says. "No one really knows what it is, and to be honest that’s kind of my Graceland." Sample dishes described include crab, Boursin cheese, and sweet potato doughnuts "served almost like our version of Dunkin Donuts’ munchkins," says Horowitz; a sort-of tart with aged swordfish belly lardo, olive oil, and yuzu; smoked scallops with a black walnut mousse, caviar, and finger limes; a burger made with brisket and Cheez Whiz; tilefish pastrami with mole and acorn squash; fried duck wings with a roasted pineapple tzatziki; and kelp-marinated carrots. Drinks have musical names and playful twists: the Paul’s Boutique is a take on the Paper Plane with apricot and mole bitters; Burning Down the House is a margarita with a syrup made out of everything bagels; and a selection of "Pinky Promises" (two shorts per order) includes Blitzkrieg Bop with mezcal, cold brew, Chartreuse, and chile, alongside a short wine and beer list. The cocktail menu was developed with bar consultant Jon Nutter (formerly of Attaboy, Pouring Ribbons, and ABC Kitchen) and Darwin Pornel (formerly of Mister Paradise). Owners include South American hotel group Grand Hotels Lux (which operates luxury hotels in Uruguay and Argentina), Daniel Picciotto (who co-wrote some songs on Khalid’s album American Teen), and Mark Croitoro (a former professional table tennis player); Horowitz—an East Village character who previously spearheaded the zine-like East Village Cookbook, co-founded (with his siblings) Harry & Ida’s Meat and Supply Co. and Ducks Eatery (both now closed), and authored the preservation cookbook Salt Smoke Time—also has a personal ping-pong connection to Croitoroo (Horowitz played ping-pong professionally as a child and Croitoroo later reached out after playing at Spin)." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://ny.eater.com/2025/4/1/24385235/pinky-swear-nyc-bar-restaurant-open-lower-east-side-art-space
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linda turley

Google
What a great experience!! If you’re looking to break from the traditional this is the place! The food and drinks were original like donut crab cakes and drinks served out of a bong and Sundaes with potato chips. It was an experiment in food and drink I didn’t know I needed! My flavor palette was satisfied. We came with a group of ten to celebrate a birthday and the place was more than welcoming! With art on the wall (that I’m told changes monthly ) a DJ that played all the right stuff and actually nice staff and security it was fun from beginning to end .

Adam Giladi

Google
THE MOST UNIQUE NEW SPACE HAS OPENED UP IN BOWERY AND IT’S PART RESTAURANT AND PART IMMERSIVE ART SPACE I guarantee you this place will be the craziest spot you’ve ever had dinner and drinks in! The inside is decked out with interesting art and there’s a dedicated space for installations. They also have a beautiful outdoor area that’s gonna blow up this summer. Get here for your next happy hour date, the deal is unreal for this area with one dollar oysters and $10 cocktails

Saif Labidi

Google
Pinky Swear is just cool as hell. The vibe is intimate but alive, the drinks are top notch, and the people are super chill. One of those places you walk into and instantly feel like you’re in the right spot. Definitely a new favorite.

Lynn Fu

Google
Obsessed with this new place Pinky Swear. It’s a bar that feels more like an interactive art gallery, and full of fun, creative little surprises everywhere you look. The drinks are delicious one came in a bong with sage burning, and the shots come in twos so you can pinky swear and take them with a friend. I tried the blue crab donuts which were super yummy and excited to try out the rest of the menu. I’ll definitely be coming back. Pinky promise.

Hazem Othmani

Google
Pinky swear is a captivating fusion of culinary excellence and immersive art. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a mesmerizing ambiance where every corner tells a story. The interactive installation, including token-activated payphones and whispering marble busts, create a playful yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Erick Valverde

Google
This spot is something special. From the moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by an atmosphere that blends creative energy with laid-back sophistication. The curated art on the walls isn’t just decoration — it sets the tone. Every corner feels intentional, like you’re stepping into a space designed for connection, culture, and good vibes. The cocktail menu is top-tier — creative, balanced, and crafted with real attention to detail. Whether you’re a classics person or looking to try something new, they’ve got something that hits. The staff was welcoming and dialed in without being over the top — exactly the kind of energy you want. Between the music, the lighting, the art, and the drinks, this lounge nails the balance between chill and elevated. Definitely worth checking out — and chances are, you’ll want to come back.

Stephen Esguerra

Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Pinky Swear offers an atmosphere that connects to the senses. Great drinks + food, well staffed and clean facilities. Between the great service and products, curated art + interactive activations, friendly staff, and amazing music, Pinky Swear is a spot that pays homage to New York City in a refreshing colorful way. Be sure to visit ASAP and check out the current artwork being featured before it changes. You won’t be disappointed!

Violette Trotter

Google
I had my birthday party here in July, and let me just say, they really rolled out the red carpet for us. We had a private dinner that was spectacular. We loved all the fun entrees and desserts. I highly recommend the pastrami; truly some of the best brisket I’ve ever had. After, they closed off the back area for us, and the staff was so kind and attentive and made sure that the party stayed private with the list we gave them. Was really one of the best days ever and I really owe a lot to the Pinky Swear team for making it so special. Everyone loved the venue and we will all be back soon. Thanks so much Joel & Daniel.
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Emily L.

Yelp
Pinky Swear is one of those rare NYC spots that nails it on every level: food, service, and vibe. From the moment we sat down, our server (and bartender) CJ set the tone. He was warm, attentive, and genuinely fun. He even slipped us some free tokens to play around with the art exhibits, which made the whole night feel like an experience, not just a dinner. The food? Next level. The oysters were fresh and briny perfection. The tuna crudo was out of this world with silky texture and perfectly balanced flavors. And the burger... hands down the best my wife has had in the city. Bone marrow, cheese whiz, and an everything milk bun made it rich, decadent, and unforgettable. The way they presented the cheese whiz was genius and had us grinning like kids. We finished with dessert and it was just as impressive as the rest. Creative, indulgent, and a perfect ending to the meal. Pinky Swear does not just serve dinner. It gives you an evening you will be talking about for weeks. Already plotting our return.
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Alex M.

Yelp
This is a dinner experience rating, not late night club the restaurant turns into. Which, in hindsight, should have foreshadowed the meal experience. Restaurant week brought us here, as the search for unique, NY only restaurants meets its peak craze. Pinky Swear has fantastic marketing which shows off its "spray cheese" on burgers and one-of-kind artwork on the mirrors inspired my Picasso. The artwork and ambiance is one-of-a-kind, although it doesn't fit with the poor quality of food and service. Getting to the restaurant you can see through the marketing stunt, but props to their team for getting us in the door. In the 2 hour experience there was one appetizer order messed up, both burgers had hard, stale feeling buns, and we waited over 30 minutes trying to grab a server to get the check. For restaurant week, would highly recommend to focus on restaurants, and not hybrid clubs. Lesson learned.
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Sarah Z.

Yelp
Was visiting my friends in NYC and they took me here. SUCH a fun experience and I had a great time. Drinks here are delicious! We actually walked to a different bar right before this and the drinks were a huge let down, but Pinky Swear came to save the day. I got the Cloud 9 which was an espresso martini and it was soo good. The toasted marshmallow really topped it off. As for the ambiance and vibes, it was so cute and artsy. There seemed to be like 3-4 separate areas with varying aesthetics, but all of them blended well together. Very cute, I loved it. Service here was also awesome! Shout out to CJ for making our experience top notch!

Daniel P.

Yelp
Best new restaurant in the city. Food and drinks are delicious and the staff are super attentive and gracious!

Lisa P.

Yelp
Pinky Swear is AWESOME!!! This restaurant was recommend to me by my foodie friend as the best new place for delicious food and tasty and cool cocktails. I am so grateful for the recommendation. This place is AMAZING and that's an understatement! The vibe is very cool and approachable. There is interactive art that added to our experience and had us all laughing with absolute delight!!! The servers were fantastic and spot on with their recommendations. Shout out to Ava!! Try the lamb donuts!!! We ordered them, reordered them and had to have more...out of this world in flavor!!! Also, best French fries ever!!! The dessert sundae sounded weird but at Ava's recommendation we tried it and she was right!!! It was TERRIFIC!!!Thank you chef!!! Pinky Swear is my new go to for food, fun and a great night.