VALERIE

Very chic and really beautiful bar. We went here for a few more drinks after dinner at Strip House. Considering we just tried our luck for a table, they were able to give us a good corner one. Dark mood lighting, this would be perfect for a date night. Fantastic selection of drinks but especially for gin-lovers, which some of my friends are. Would love to come back again soon, perhaps after a Broadway show. :)

What a fantastic Bar! Great food, very lovely staff and some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had! Absolutely loved it and highly recommend to everyone!

Love the dark and sexy vibe of this place. The cocktails were great, and the brunch was tasty. Our food arrived promptly and tasty fresh. The burger was a little hard to eat but worth the mess. We will be back when we return to New York!

Had a great dinner here before a show! We had bao buns and split the crispy striped bass, both of which were delicious. Our server Ashleigh was really sweet and attentive. They even brought me out a chocolate tarte for my birthday 😊

Popped into this place because the menu looked good. It is old new york club design inside. Absolutely beautiful. They have live music on Sundays. It was lively and loud inside but a good happy loud. Everything we ate was delicious. The servers did not rush you. Would definitely go again when in the area.

Please ungender your restrooms!!! We had an amazing experience with the service and the food and the restaurant is gorgeous! It wasn’t too noisy and felt private but spacious. But the bathroom experience was AWFUL. 4 restrooms - 3 seemingly single stall and 1 with multiples - the only multiples one (assuming has urinals) and one of the others are BOTH labeled Gentleman and only 2 single stalls labeled ladies! So women only have 2 single stall options and men got more than 1 multiple….All the men didn’t have to wait and a huge line for women. The bathroom was filthy in an otherwise impeccable establishment, and you’re in the heart of nyc where there are MANY people who don’t identify with this bathroom usage! I am she/her but have many friends who are they/them and this scenario is not comfortable for people who have bathroom anxiety thrust upon them by society. You can do so much better for your customers if you simply ungender the restrooms! And clean them more. Thank you!

Fantastic place for family or friend gatherings. It's suitable for after work drinking or weekend brunch. The place was beautifully decorated, and I will definitely come back here for other events.

A very atmospheric bar restaurant, we visited after a Broadway show, it is a very good combination. The drinks, service and atmosphere are fantastic, 1 star is missed out of 5 because of the food. Our expectations considering everything else were higher! Still it’s excellent for drinks and especially for gin lovers (as we are) since it offers an astonishing selection of gin based cocktails.

Came here for brunch. Food and drink was good. Live music during Sunday brunch. Nice bar and great ambiance. Overall a nice place to hangout with friends in midtown.

Micah is a great restaurant and I came here on the recommendation of a friend. The interior design of the place is great and it's a good place to go for some friends who want to relax. For food I ordered the Cuban sandwich, which is totally different from the Cuban sandwich I had in CA, but bigger and tastier. I enjoyed that and then I ordered a vegetable salad. The flavours were great. The waitresses were also very welcoming and attentive and my water glass was always noticed. I will be coming back again.

This review is for their bar service and offerings. I have never eaten dinner there and think of this as more of a bar than a restaurant, but I have had two really good group cocktail party events here for work. Both were managed and staffed very well, keeping drinks in guests' hands throughout the evening. The staff tidied things up nicely as needed and worked hard throughout the night on both occasions. If you want to have a private event (cocktail party), they were quite organized and can be a good option to consider. The main bar downstairs was busy and popular on both days that we had events, so seems like a hopping place in the evenings!

Our experience at Valerie was so good! We had reservations and were seated right away in the upstairs part. The food was absolutely delicious, we ordered the burger, the truffle bucatini, and the short rib. All 3 dishes were super flavorful! The ambiance was also really nice, there was an after work event on the first floor so it was a bit loud but once we sat upstairs it wasn't that big of a deal. Everything came out promptly and we had great service! Would definitely come back!

WARNING: Not allergy friendly! It pains me to do this, but I had to share a recent experience that happened to my friend. As a business you must take food allergies seriously. My friend and I were dining here and she told the server many times that she has a dairy allergy. After eating, she got a severe allergic reaction from the food and broke out in hives. This is just unacceptable. I would strongly suggest anyone with allergies to be cautious about where you eat and check with cross-contamination.

Visited here while I was in NYC in December. Cute ambiance, they had all the beautiful holiday decor out and it was super cozy. We had made a reservation so were able get a table on the first floor facing the bar. The bar was crowded, so it seemed like a very popular spot. My reason for the low stars is that I really did not like the menu. We came here for cocktails and tried about 5 of them I believe. I did not find one cocktail I liked. The balance of flavors was always off. Either with bitterness or sweetness. It was enough of a disappointment that I would not find myself coming back here for that reason.

Very chic and really beautiful bar. We went here for a few more drinks after dinner at Strip House. Considering we just tried our luck for a table, they were able to give us a good corner one. Dark mood lighting, this would be perfect for a date night. Fantastic selection of drinks but especially for gin-lovers, which some of my friends are. Would love to come back again soon, perhaps after a Broadway show. :)

So we were walking down the streets there in New York and came across this place. I have to say it is so nice in there. The bar area is just phenomenal. We went during lunch. Did not have a reservation but got seated right away. The hostess was very nice and polite. Our waiter was great very attentive knew what to recommend. We weren't super hungry, but we shared a burger and I have to tell you that that burger was so delicious. It was on lunch special as well so price was even better for it. It is a good size so if you don't eat that much I would recommend sharing it. They had an extensive menu for cocktails and cocktails which all looked delicious. I would definitely go back again to try more of their food. I soon found out that this place is a staple New York and it's a definitely must visit. So it was nice to come across it while visiting.

Colton Speed slowly 2022 is a legendary drink. The service here is excellent. The ambiance is amazing.

Valerie isn't all just show. The restaurant may be a ploy to entice fellow tourist passerby-ers to come in but it's far from being basic. The restaurant had beautiful lights and a wonderful singer in the front that was filling the space of the restaurant very nicely. For my brunch I ordered the steak and eggs, while my s/o ordered the fried chicken eggs Benedict. We absolutely demolished our food and wiped the plates clean. The price standpoint for the quality of food in NY was worth it. You've got to stop by!! We recommend this restaurant for brunch but be sure to MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFOREHAND!!

This place was very inviting. They were also standing bar room only. But they at least pretending to look for a table for us. The hostess was kind and made us feel welcome. We sat at the bar & we were able to order from the menu. Kitchen closes at 11:45pm We got several cocktails Valerie is a gin bar so most of they're cocktails are catered to gin. They have a pretty big drink menu,which is fun if youre an adventurous drinker. Crabcake was delicious, however it's $30 for 1 so it's hard to justify but it was good the celery topping was pleasant and different. The steak and fries were very good We got the truffle fries for $2 extra. Steak was thick and perfectly medium rare, rosemary compound butter. Fries were delicious, Parmesany, I honestly couldn't find a truffle flavor I'm not that familiar with truffle but the fries were tasty. Highly recommend making reservations for this place.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch without a reservation for a party of four. Just a short wait before we were seated. It turns out they only do brunch then and the menu was somewhat limited. The party ordered the Valerie burger (3 of them) and the crab Benedict. I have to say, the service was very slow as we waited almost 30 minutes for our food to be prepared. Once it finally arrived, it was nicely plated and tasted good, but not great. Given the other reviews, I was hoping for better to be honest.

Had a 10:15 reservation after wicked. Semi-busy downstairs when we got there, and it was mass confusion at the hostess station. We ended up stuck in a corner upstairs, near a couple who had been over-served and their volume levels at 100. It was max pain for most of our time. I feel bad for the waitress dealing with them. We waited nearly 10 minutes for water. Ordered our drinks and food at that time as well. Everything seemed slow, and it was only us and the loud couple upstairs. The drink menu is overwhelming. We went with standards instead, Dirty Martinis, Old fashioned, Cosmos. Drinks were fine, albeit small in volume and a little thin on heat. We really didnt have time to do much more than Burgers/fries/flatbread based on the time of night and kitchen closing at 11pm, so this review is less about the food (although the burger was solid), and more about the drinks and experience. The vibe was cool when we walked in. But overall, pretty disappointing.

What a lovely place for happy hour! The interior is so elegant, and the vibe is cozy yet lively. We went during the holiday season, and the decorations were so festive. The cocktails were delicious - both the Spanish Gin and Tonic and the Royal Pimm's Cup were sweet and paired well with the charcuterie board we ordered. It was very fun to try the different cheeses and meats. The staff was extremely friendly, and the service was fast. I would definitely recommend snagging a reservation at Valerie for happy hour :)

BEST CHEESEBURGER IVE EVER HAD!!!!!! And once it came, any table within eye lined ordered the same thing and we were all salivating! Cousin had the steak and it was DELICIOUS!!

Going on record as far as to call this place a midtown gem. Allow me to dive into why... Decor for me is everything and this place has it all. Dim lighting with a well decorated arrangement and spacious seating so you never feel on top of others. The service has been nothing short of amazing every time. A wide selection of drinks ranging from specialty cocktails to even non-alcoholic options. Do i remember the name of all the drinks myself and others enjoyed? No! But I can tell you that were all enjoyable and no complaints mentioned. The food will not disappoint at all, so I recommend stopping by for a bite and drink. This place is one of my favorites in the midtown area and I wouldn't recommend a place unless I feel you'll have a good time. You're welcome :)

Nicely decorated for the holidays with a festive atmosphere without being overly crowded. We had the Valerie Burger (with excellent Truffle Fries that we upgraded to) and Short Ribs and both were great. The Crème Brulee was solid for dessert and about the only miss was the Chocolate Feuillant which was a little too dense for us. Very friendly service and our server Ashleigh was terrific.

Lovely festive decoration, cordial host, good service.. but sorry, the food was really mediocre. Went there for Thanksgiving night, and I though, let's get the special Thanksgiving turkey. Hmm..my father in law's turkey is better than that. My hubby who ordered lamb shank said his food was also just alright. I might come back to give their regular menu a try, or to just hang out at the bar.

Come for the ambiance and the live jazz! It's a beautifully decorated restaurant inside and out. Sundays 11-3pm. The band takes a break every hour, but they really put on a show when they perform! Ask for the high top tables across from the bar for the best views. Food wise, it was very average. The idea was good, but execution and quality was mediocre at best. For such a beautiful environment and thoughtful menu, I would've thought the quality of food would've been better. Complimentary scones with jam and butter - these scones tasted like the McDonald's biscuits. Had the artificial aftertaste as well. A little moist on the outside and served cold. It would've been nice if they had warmed it up. the berry compote was more on the runny side. French omelette with crab lump salad ($21) - omelette was like a low-quality hotel breakfast buffet omelette. Had a faint egg flavor, it seems like the eggs were watered down. The eggs were moist and fluffy, but visually could've been rolled into a cylinder like a traditional French omelette as well. Crab salad was very wet and tasted like was from a can. Salad was good, but breakfast potatoes seemed like they were just the leftover scraps from the plate before. For the price, it's okay. But I would try something else next time. Dutch baby pancakes ($16) - crispy on the outside but a bit dry inside. It seems like the pancake didn't inflate much. The berry compote was a bit watery. And the rose apples were just okay. All in all, I would come back for the jazz and grabbing a drink. They bar is beautiful and had an extensive bar menu. Food wise, the pricepoint is fair, but not crave-worthy.

Nice restaurant, probably a good date spot. I had the Cuban sandwich. It was different from the classic Cuban sandwich i grew up with in Miami. But this is the first good Cuban sandwich I've had in NYC or even Union City. It was different but delicious. My wife is Cuban and she had a bite and really liked it, so I feel like that's the real seal of approval. My wife had the lunch Burger. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare as requested. She upgraded to the truffle fries. She enjoyed all of it. I would eat her again. I would have the Cuban sandwich again.

Feeling like getting some brunch we stopped in at Valerie. They asked if we had reservations, but when we said, "No," they ushered us right in. Good service. They gave us biscuits with butter and berry jam shortly after we arrived. Those were good. I ordered the Lump Crab Omelette with pork sausage on the side. It was a good sized portion with the omelette, three hashbrown triangles, and a small salad. Everything tasted good, and we got plenty to eat. Also, I tried their Bloody Mary (virgin), and it was excellent. A nice housemade mix with lots of flavor.

I visited Valerie for some after dinner cocktails and had a great time. The interior is cozy and dimly lit making it perfect for a nice date night or a fun time with friends and family. The drink menu is extensive but everything I tried was made really well. Service was really attentive and very friendly. If you have similar tastes as mine and like floral, earthy drinks then you'll prob enjoy The Sequal and She's a Keeper. The first has some jasmine and the second is a little fruit with guava and has some orange blossoms. If you prefer spirit forward drinks I'd recommend the Jet Lag or the Venetian Bird. The first is bourbon based while the second is a fruity rum based tropical mixture. Overall, great vibes and great drinks. I would def recommend!

We stumbled upon Valerie for a spontaneous lunch, and I'm so glad we did! SERVICE - The service was great right from the start. We quickly made reservations as we walked in, and the waitstaff was friendly and efficient. FOOD Whipped Feta - a simple yet fun dish that really set the tone. Caesar Salad - was fresh and added a nice crunch to our meal. Pesto and Prosciutto Flatbread - had a lovely balance of sweet and savory flavors. It was a delightful twist that we really enjoyed. Black Truffle Bucatini - it was incredible! The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was both savory and creamy, with flavors that melded beautifully together. Overall, Valerie is a fantastic lunch spot that I'd happily return to!

I really enjoyed my experience here. Lunch menu didn't have too many vegetarian options but they are very accommodating. They removed the meat from my flatbread and I enjoyed it! The ambience is beautiful, they nicely decorated for the holidays. I would definitely visit again.

Anytime I come to NYC, Valerie is a must-visit! The ambiance is elegant yet inviting, with stunning decor that sets the perfect mood. My go-to dish is the NY Strip Steak Frites--perfectly cooked, topped with rich peppercorn compound butter, and paired with crispy hand-cut fries and flavorful green garlic chimichurri. The service is always warm and attentive, making every visit a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!

Valerie is our go-to stop for drinks before a Broadway show. Beautiful and spacious vintage style bar, quick service, and excellent drinks. The menu features quite a variety of options, but I go for the espresso martini. Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy the ambiance before heading to one of the nearby theaters!

We came here for lunch and were ecstatic to find out they were still serving brunch at 1pm (on a Saturday). The place itself is beautiful and very well decorated and I adore the drink menus, inspired by vintage. The drinks took a little to be made but we watched the entire process at the bar and saw how much went into each one. The avocado toast was good, very thick bread and the honey comb/pistachios tied it together perfectly, I do wish something on it was hot...maybe the toast itself. You absolutely MUST get the crab cake benedict- easily the best one I've ever had.

Super pretty inside and such a great cocktail bar to go grab a drink. I'm not a huge heavy gin drinker, but majority of their menu drinks gin in them. I got the pollinated and the forbidden river and they were both quite good Service is quick and they are quite helpful if you are confused, on what to get! Side note: I am not an espresso martini drinker, but my friends that got it all said that it was the best one they've ever had.

Everything about this place is phenomenal. I'll say this. "You are welcome" when you visit.

My wife and I had a great lunch at Valerie on December 4, 2024, as part of a memorable day celebrating our anniversary. The décor broadcasts this place exudes a fantastic vibe. We started with 2 gin cocktails: She's A Keeper and the Smokey. My wife thoroughly enjoyed hers. The Smokey was absolutely outstanding--a perfectly balanced cocktail with smokey gin and rosemary that truly elevated the flavor profile of this drink. For lunch, we shared 2 dishes: the Tuna Tartare and the New York Soppressata Flatbread. Food was great and came fast! It was just the right amount of food to fuel us for a long walk around Manhattan afterward. Valerie's cocktails and the ambiance make it a must-visit spot. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a chic yet relaxed lunch experience in the Manhattan!

Ordered: Spanish G&T (~$12 - HH price) Half Dozen East Coast Oysters ($1 each - HH price): with drink purchase Aya's take: We as New Yorkers need to go back to great Happy Hour deals and I'm glad places like Valerie are still offering great pre-dinner drinks & bites to enjoy at a great price! I stopped by with a friend during Happy Hour which is weekdays from 4-7pm. Most of the tables were pushed out of the way so we stood by the bar and eventually went upstairs to sit by the bar since they had some available chairs. Valerie has plenty of cocktails that look & sound amazing, I wish some of those were on the HH menu. Nonetheless, the Spanish G&T was really solid! It's dry, slightly citrusy, and has a variety of garnishes. It was a nice drink to sip on that's low calorie and low in sugar. The East Coast Oysters were super fresh and tasty. At $1 a piece, it's a steal! Great spot for Happy Hour, definitely recommend it.

Just came back to say . . . wanted to give this place another try (mainly because I had a late Broadway play and Lolita was closing earlier). The cocktails are still fun, creative, and taste pretty good, though there are better in the city. Easy to make a reservation for 11 PM on a Wednesday. Hostess was super nice, seated right away. My server was much nicer this time and made good recommendations. I started with the spinach and artichoke dip, served with tortilla chips. Not terrible, but not seasoned and a little watery. I did not pick up on the wild mushrooms. Nothing else on the entree side caught my eye, so I got the steak frites again. Again, meh, it was mid--better than some, not as good as others. I'm hesitant to get something like the New York soppressata flatbread because other places probably do it better. But maybe I'm wrong or made a mistake. Maybe they would do a good roasted halibut, but I'm picky about my fish. Maybe if I come here again (which, given how many shows I have over the next two months, is a possibility), I'll try the burger. Made with French onion jam, American or white cheddar, and bacon, it might be a good bet. But we all know my relationship with Valerie is one of convenience when I'm in midtown . . . and I'll probably always be more likely to steal away to her sultry sister, Lolita. But short of being in the area for a production . . . New York has so much to offer overall.

It was cold outside for the Bryant Park Holiday Market. We wanted to get warm and stumbled on this place, Valieries' was warm and inviting . I enjoyed the avocado hummus. I liked the relaxing decor. I will definitely return

Tucked in Midtown Manhattan, Valerie masterfully blends contemporary American cuisine with an impressive cocktail program in a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. The combination of well-executed food, expert cocktails, and elegant ambiance makes it a standout in Midtown's competitive dining scene. Here's a fun, personal take on Valerie. So there I was, rolling into Valerie with my friends, thinking "Oh great, another Midtown spot that's gonna give us attitude and tiny portions." Boy, was I wrong! First off, our server (who had the energy of a Broadway performer on opening night) actually treated us like we were VIPs, not just another group of hungry New Yorkers. They were so attentive, I think they knew I was thinking about a drink refill before I did! Best part? Unlike most Midtown restaurants where you need to sell a kidney to afford dinner, the prices here are actually... reasonable? (Did I just use "reasonable" and "Midtown" in the same sentence? Yes, yes I did.)

Very cool place for a drink before dinner. Beautiful bar, inspired cocktails and an overall nice atmosphere- vibrant but not crazy. It's a bit of an upscale place, several groups in black tie / gowns. Very nice bartenders and hostess.

LOVED IT HERE WOW!!! The second you walk in, you will be astonished. I was lucky enough to experience the Christmas decor and it just feels so warm and incredible. If you like gin, don't walk here... run. The gin selection and menu style is one of a kind. Sooo many options and presentation is 10/10. All of the food was yummy and beyond expectations. Our waitress was so fun and was the cherry on top. I recommend this place to everyone And check out their speakeasy next door: Madame George. I fell in absolute love with it!

Here you can find any drink imaginable. The place itself is very crowded so best to come off the rush hours. Definitely recommend to visit

Came here with friends for dinner before a comedy show. Although we got our own dishes, we also shared samples of each. The truffle fries were good, crisp, not too oily; though feel like most of the truffle flavor relied on the truffle aioli, which was in it of itself tasty. The NY sopressetta flatbread was my favorite dish. It's like a mini pizza, but with a flatbread. Crisp and cheesy. The salmon dish was much smaller than we had anticipated although the sauce was quite tasty. But for the cost, it probably was not worthwhile. I personally got the hamachi crudo, which initially presents nicely but is quickly covered by a squid ink sauce. A bit on the salty, sour side - which is fine, except it is almost lathered in this sauce and it becomes hard to appreciate the fish itself. I felt this dish was lacking quite a bit. The cocktails were decent and the vibes are nice. For the price of the meal, there are probably better options but if you want nice service, atmosphere, and close vicinity to Broadway, this is a reasonable stop. I think I would be ok with coming back here but wouldn't choose it if I had other options.

A very atmospheric bar restaurant, we visited after a Broadway show, it is a very good combination. The drinks, service and atmosphere are fantastic, 1 star is missed out of 5 because of the food. Our expectations considering everything else were higher! Still it's excellent for drinks and especially for gin lovers (as we are) since it offers an astonishing selection of gin based cocktails.

Website very misleading!!! We thought this would be a beautiful price fix near Broadway theaters. Very young crowd more like a big bar. Restaurant section in back was unimpressive.

Made a reservation here for lunch after leaving SiriusXM studios. We were celebrating a recent Grammy nomination with the band. The staff was awesome, very friendly and attentive, and the food was amazing. We started with the melt in your mouth spinach and artichoke dip, perfectly flavored tuna tartare and the avocado hummus. Followed that up with an assortment of entrees- all of which were very good- from the pepperoni & burrata pizza, to the quinoa salad, open faced ahi tuna to the burger- everyone loved the food. Our accompanying cocktails were on point and we ended our meal with a celebratory champagne toast. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant. Can't wait to return.

My friends and I came on a weekday evening. We got a nice corner spot, which was still loud but likely better than most other tables for sound. The menu is on the shorter side. It leans relatively aquatic/seafood. The gin and tonic happy hour drink was great! What a deal. There were a lot of awesome options, but I had to go for a drink deal. I'm still dreaming of the octopus salad. It was so fresh and great for the season. I also thought the spinach artichoke dip, which also had mushrooms, was a delight. The pork buns were a little expensive for what they were, I'd say, but they were tasty. There was one vegetable dish we really wanted that was not available, which was disappointing, but the broccolini side was great. Our waiter was nice and fairly attentive.

Nice ambiance with a jazz quartet playing during Sunday brunch. Good selection of spirits. Cocktails are competently made. The downside is painfully slow and rather brusque service at the bar.

Huge bar, great drinks and great eats (we didn't eat but wanted to). We sat at the bar and the service was great from our bartender. There is a holiday decor vibe in here which we loved too. The fries that we wanted to order came in a huge bowl. Love it when great restaurants don't skimp on fries. This place has a huge gin menu. So give it a try. I had the Earl grey which was good but really couldn't do more than half a glass. Plenty of beer and liquor options too.

What a vibe at this NYC spot!! The decor is amazing and visual eye candy! We did not have a Resi but the hostess sat us at the upstairs bar overlooking the lower bar. The drinks were superb and the bartender was fun and the service attentive but not overwhelming. We got apps, the spinach dip was so good I could've ate 2 of them! We split the prosciutto pizza which was full of flavor and a perfect crust. I will definitely be back for dinner!!

Really wanted to like this place. Walked in and immediately loved it. The ambiance was perfect. It had a great fragrance and lots of gin that I love but then it went down after that. Service was meh. Our server literally went on break during our lunch. Which could be fine but she didn't tell us, neither did anyone say they were covering for her. I had to wave another server down to ask for a drink. My daughter's salad had no dressing and we had to ask one of the bus boys for dressing. My sister ordered a cocktail and wanted another but again no server. When she finally returned and I asked what happened to her she joyfully said "I went on break" . With no apology for her absence and disrupting our service. Totally disappointed in my service. The food was not great because my salad was dry, burger cold, just not a great experience.

We stopped in after a Matinee for an early dinner. This is a great spot. The service was top notch and food good. They have good happy hour with good deals such as the $1 oysters. The Crab cake is a good start and the highlight of the meal is the burger. It was cooked well and good flavor. The Stripped bass was great as well and cooked well. This is a good choice for any ore theater or after for a meal.

Marley, not to be confused with Bob Marley, or Jacob Marley, rocks bartender hospitality, in a big way. Fabulous cocktail mixology, even if she thinks that's an unnecessary thing to call her a mixologist. The steak frites was perfectly cooked. Ambience is always great here. Open late for dinner, it's worth the short walk from the theatre district.

The happy hour was incredible. $12 for 12 oysters that are this good is shocking. I would highly recommend the oysters. The drinks were also fantastic and wow this bar is truly gorgeous. Definitely worth stopping by after work. The bartenders were also very friendly and polite and great at describing the drinks.