Pumpkin BYOB
Permanently Closed
Creative New American cuisine, BYOB, daily changing three-course menu
Creative New American cuisine, BYOB, daily changing three-course menu
"It’s easy for Pumpkin to get lost in a neighborhood with Rex at The Royal, Steak 48, and Giorgio On Pine nearby. But this small South Street BYOB has been around for ages, and while the tasting menu changes often, the food is still consistently great. If there’s a crudo on the menu, make sure it ends up in front of you, but otherwise, you could pretty much close your eyes and point to anything here and it will be delicious. " - candis mclean
"South Street is like a sliding scale. Near the Delaware, it looks like it’s stuck in the ’90s, and on the other side of the city—well, there’s a Whole Foods. Pumpkin, a small BYOB, is located somewhere in the middle. It’s been around for ages, and while the $55 three-course tasting menu changes daily, the food is still consistently great. If there’s a crudo on the menu, make sure it ends up in front of you—but otherwise, you could pretty much close your eyes and point to anything and it will be delicious. The other thing you should know is that it’s cash-only, so you’ll want to hit both the bottle shop and the ATM on your way over." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"This South Street charm has been impressing diners for years with their unique take on New American cuisine. Try their sizzling flank steak (served with cabbage, farro, and horseradish) or vegetarian dishes (such as their grilled wax beans served with burrata, plums, and hot pepper agrodolce)." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"One of the most daring BYOBs in this year’s Restaurant Week line-up, Pumpkin is a fun option for diners looking for something experimental, casual, and lively. Their seasonal menu options are dietarily flexible, delicious, and plentiful for the pickiest eaters who still want to have a good time." - Ernest Owens
"The Deal: $45 Dinner This American BYOB on South Street has seasonal, comforting dishes. You could start with a winter vegetable soup and then eat flank steak and olive oil cake. Or you could mess with a chicory salad with stracciatella, move into braised chicken and polenta, and a chocolate torte. " - Candis Mclean
