The National Bar & Dining Rooms
American, Cocktail
$ $ $
557 Lexington Ave (at 50th St)
New York, NY 10022
(212) 715-2400
Monday
7:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Menu
Tips
- Holy crap was this an awful experience. From the start to the bitter end, it was all bad. Starting with terrible service, it steadily snowballed into a heaping pile of shit. I don't recommend it.
- Sit to the right, and ask for a banquette if you can manage one, then dont shy from ordering a hamburger after the octopus.
- Classic food done with modern flair. Don't leave without having their burger topped high with gruyere cheese and accompanied by well crisped paprika laced fries.
- What a great experience! The short ribs are to die for and you must get the whiskey infused mousse for dessert! Great service and impeccable food!
- Delicious & cozy....the chicken will melt in your mouth.
- Follow us on Twitter @TheNationalNYC and send us a note. We'll show you the love next time you're in!
- Excellent grub spot. Ask for Ronnie, he is the best.
- The signature cocktail is the National Mule - a very well-made Moscow Mule variant. Once "elite", it appears they have trimmed a couple ingredients (not sure why) so I now consider them "very good".
- Iced tea ice cubes!
- Very nice bar with an excellent service and delicious food! Come and enjoy!
- All of the dishes from celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian are tempting, but you cant go wrong with the ugly burger: its got pickled japaleos, house pickles, and special sauce. Yum.
- If you find yourself in this area, there is no better choice. Fantastic bistro food and vibe.
- Service was amazing and the food was better! I ordered flourless chocolate cake after overhearing another guest say it was the best dessert she's ever had. I could not agree with her more! Amazing!
- The shortribs are to die for! The wine is really overpriced.
- Don't get Elin as a server. Food is good!
- With credit to Sam Sifton, the burgers are baptized as "Ugly Burgers" .... Not the most photogenic but packs an incredible punch!
- Breakfast is really good, so make sure you get here before 10:30.
- best spot in this part of town, mushroom gnocchi, skate, steak frites, Ntl Mule cocktail served in metal cup, see photos here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255062&id=765634189&l=9efa28e11d
- Biscuits and gravy (more like duck confit goodness) is beyond good. Throw in a spicy bloody and you will be a happy camper.
- Geoffrey Zakarian's newest offers a comfortable, yet chic atmosphere with modern bistro cuisine here. The Lamb Shank is prepared with Farro, Butternut Squash, Cranberry that is elegant and tasty.