Bar 89

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Local(212) 274-0989

89 Mercer St
New York, NY 10012

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Bar 89
Local(212) 274-0989

89 Mercer St
New York, NY 10012

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The Open View

Bar 89 in New York is a two star American restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Tribeca area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Bar 89

Citysearch | Jazzed-up comfort food, oddball art displays and a heart-of-the-modeling-industry locale draw spectators and hungry late-night diners to this Soho bistro.

From the outside, Bar 89 looks like an exclusive club with a blank facade and black-clad bouncer. Diners dress the part, too: Models clad in couture sip fruit-infused 'tinis at the arced mahogany bar;...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/03/2006
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User Reviews of Bar 89

Yelp.com Review - by helen c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just went back here for the first time in 6 years? I had a great time catching up with a friend. I ordered the cocotini and my friend ordered the sauvignon blanc. She downed her wine to order a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was here once last summer and had the best nachos of my life. I have no clue if they are even still on the menu, but I'm hoping to get back there in the next couple of months to see. I was there…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a very cool and laid back bar. They have the fog bathroom doors, so a very chique place. The bartender was cool and attentive. The drinks were great and STRONG! They have this drink that I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer N.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend took me here truly for the bathrooms themselves. Ok, and for the waffle fries and salads as well. :o) Bathrooms are unisex with clear glass doors that become opaque the moment you place…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by may L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I'm in town, I come to Bar89. Beside visiting the fun bathroom, it's a great place to hang out and have a drink. Modern with high ceiling. They change the theme/decor quite often. Everytime…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zubin D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here with a friend on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded. The bartender was friendly and the drinks were great. The best part is the bathrooms, definitely go.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miss c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here as a tourist, so I was surprised to learn through Yelp that this place has been around for years! It looks very modern. And yes, I did find the bathroom doors really exciting. My waiter…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel T.

3.0 of 5 stars. We enjoyed a quick beverage stop at 89, both tourist and non-tourist alike. My mojito was definitely above average, easily enjoyed in the laid back, open, high-ceiling-ed atmosphere. The food did…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was in the area and passed by the place and remembered saying to myself, "I can't believe this place is still here!" This place is an oldie for me, I remember it best for it's famous bathrooms which…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronnie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. For my friends and I, Bar 89 was chosen years back solely due to its famous bathroom. At the time, we thought it was novel and quite interesting. I still think it is interesting but I have gained…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

3.0 of 5 stars. i actually only had a lemonade here... but i LOVED the decor inside this SoHo joint and omg THE BATHROOMS ARE THE BEST PART BY FAR. they are beautifully modern and amazing. dim, chic colored lights...…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen C.

2.0 of 5 stars. My teriyaki pork salad was inedible. This is coming from a person who somewhat enjoys airplane and hospital food. The pork strips were thin and rubbery. The main ingredients in the marinade were most…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by May T.

3.0 of 5 stars. i've been here a couple of times now, and each time the experience didn't live up to the hype of a soho swanky restaurant/bar. the first time was in the middle of the night, and the bar was PACKED. my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is definitely one of my favorite places. Think typical pub food done SoHo style. Good food, very nice presentation, very reasonable prices. There are complaints about the prices of drinks, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly C.

4.0 of 5 stars. What can I say , this bar is a gem. The drinks are a Little on the pricey side but well worth it . The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are yummy. Oh, you can't go to Bar 89 and not have the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Toilets are cute...$19 martinis are absurd. Used to come often...won't be back. Have fun, tourists!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go for the toilettes, stay for well-made (if pricey) drinks. A slick and spacious tourist trap in a frou frou neighborhood over-run by foreigners looking to take advantage of the weak dollar.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with a friend of mine on a Sunday day trip up to the NYC. We were seated and we place our orders fairly quickly but we didn't feel real hustled to do so. The place has a lot of light,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulette S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Call me a globe trotting alcoholic but this bar is what attracts me to New York over and over again. It warps me into imagining being on a Sex in the City episode, it's a sexy, chic bar with wild…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa s.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my ALL time favorite bar, and although I don't live in the city anymore, I was so happy to read the great reviews. I look forward bringing my hubby here for drinks, food and fun. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to live just down the block from this place and passed it every day as I walked home. I never bothered to go in because I feared high prices for tiny dishes - inferring this of course from the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Speaking only to my enjoyment of quite a few cocktails, the beauty of the bar, and the kitsch of the bathrooms. I liked this place a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Five or six years ago this used to be drinkery/people-watching/stylin-n-profilin' So-Ho(t) spot with good eats. 2008: Bar 89 is a mere shadow of that once pristine liquid hot image. The food has gone…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its all about the fogging bathrooms for me. I like the idea of being able to see people as I'm poopin'. The food is pretty good. I heard a rumor that Bar 89 is owned by the people behind TGIFridays.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar 89 was introduced to me by my hubby when we were young and still dating, like 5 years ago, and since then, we got married, and it's the spot I always take my friend to when they come visit me.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I hate to bring discord, but I don't think Bar 89 is worthy of 3 and must less 4 stars. The place is sorta cool and the bathrooms that fog up are quite an attraction (although they are not very…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Great casual dining at a great price

I highly recommend Bar 89 if you are looking for a good place for a reasonably priced meal. I didn't see many tourists despite its SoHo location; it is in fact very low key and difficult to spot from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really do love this place. I've been coming here for the past 10 years....i always order their wings platter, nachos, and their hamburgers. Be prepared to share it with a friend tho because their…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Krys A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I go here once a month with my substitute girlfriend (she's my homegirl that treats me like a boyfriend... but we're both strictly dickly) Anyway these are the main points about Bar 89: 1) Great decor…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by allie c.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is chic and trendy. That's the only nice thing i can say about it. Food wasn't that great. most of the choices were just burgers. I mean it wasn't that bad. It's just that i had higher…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miller M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar 89 is a work of modern art. The architecture, design, decor all fit together to create a lovely atmosphere for delicious food and even better moods. -2 stars for slow service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bar 89 a glamorous burger joint with great drinks, and reasonably priced (for SoHo). The decor is really funky and modern... I want my apartment to look like that! The food was delicious and the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by b w.

4.0 of 5 stars. be prepared for the portions, either go after a 3-day fast or be prepared to give your leftovers to a bum. plus, be ready to eat meat with butter. while they serve raw vegetables alongside the burgers,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fancy bathrooms, Good burgers and interesting decor. I like how they give you melon with the burger. One burger is enough for 2 people so consider that before ordering.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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I love angels!

Me and my man got this place recommended by a sells person from Broadway. He said the best about it so we were curious. The moment I walked in I felt in love with it. Clean, nice, good customer service,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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JUST GO

I LOVE BAR 89 & GO EVERY TIME I AM IN NY. GREAT ATMOSPHERE, YUMMY EATS& AWESOME DRINKS. VERY REASONABLY PRICED! THEY CHANGE THE ARTWORK EVERY MONTH OR SO, & IT IS ALWAYS A TREAT TO SEE. THE BATHROOMS ARE ALSO...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Share W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their decor changes from time to time. IT's fantastic...like going to a gallery. I remember stepping in and seeing old school landline phones (w/extension cords) along the wall. It's two levels,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this cozy place in Soho. It's the combination of a diner and a bar all into one. I went during the week and even on a Saturday, it's not terribly packed in there. You can get a table if you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ricky and I had an early dinner (early being 6:00pm) on a Wednesday night at the atmosphere at Bar 89 was perfect. The staff was friendly and the service was perfect. We shared delicious buffalo wings…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa N.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a grad student of the arts, this place is on a list of places to visit.... The actual interior isn't that compelling, but as everyone and their mom has already stated, the bathroom doors transform…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. so i'm thinking if bar 89 didn't have those crazy bathrooms it wouldn't really be that cool. haha. i thought this place might be kind of pretentious the first time i went, but it's very laid back…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for Martini's with friends and of course after a few drinks we headed to the bathroom. If you don't know already, the bathrooms are unisex with clear glass doors, yes clear as in see…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The very first time I came here was to meet up with my friends who were visiting out of town. I don't know what happened but I got really really trashed from their flavored martini's. The next thing I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. It's not my favorite bar or restaurant in NY but it receives high marks for a few things. 1) The grilled vegetable platter is out of this world.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite spot for a casual lunch or dinner in Soho. Not just because of the fascinating bathrooms (the bathrooms are unisex and the glass door on each stall is clear when you first walk…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was one of the first bars I had been to several years ago. Back then, I remembered it as a bar with expensive drinks and a cool unisex bathroom. I really couldn't tell the difference between a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard C.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I first saw this place I thought I would not be able to afford it. But I was in the city so what the hell. It was actually surprisingly affordable for SoHo. The decor was neat, and it wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My martini was f-ing huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus, I am happy to have Mercer street alternatives in soho to Merc Bar, which despite the great smell, is not always what i'm looking for in that particular 3…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steeeeeeeve H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Me: "So where are we eating?" Friend: "I think there's a place with cool bathrooms near here..."
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arielle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's comfort food masked by chic Soho style. Yummy, original drinks, and the bathrooms are fun. Definitely a good place to take a visiting friend if they want to feel like they're getting the "New…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Srini V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I believe the owner has copyrighted the phrase "appearances can be deceptive". Now if you don't believe me, take a look at their web site bar89.com or walk along Mercer and risk missing the bar along…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are almost 50 reviews and Bar 89 has a solid 4 star rating. And here's another one. Bar 89 is a good bar, nothing too spectacular though. It's classy and sophisticated, and the bathrooms are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyce S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times, and I can't seem to recall anything I consumed. However, if for nothing else, you should take a visit to at least check out the restroom, which is memorable :) The doors…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here a while ago, only remember that it was crowded at night, the basket of finger licking baffalo wings, and a really modern restroom.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin V.

4.0 of 5 stars. My last lunch here went from "Can you had us the check when the food arrives"... to "I'll have a third cocktail please" Maybe it was the slow melodic music that lulls it's customers, the excellent…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Regina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I refer all of my friends here when they visit Manhattan. The ambiance is trendy/chic, the food never bad, and the memory of your first time using the bathroom will stay with you for life. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Once again an excursion minus the food, only showed up here with the intention of drinking myself away. In the same night i was on a dae in Astoria after dinner he was like where do we go next -…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by june l.

4.0 of 5 stars. so, i can't say much for the food (because i didn't eat here), but the drinks were fantastic! the huckleberry lemonade was fabulous and the pomegranate martini was even better. not to mention, they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. best nachos in the city - hands down - there's nothing fancy about them - just as nachos should be - perfectly toasted chips topped with loads of real cheese (not that fake cheese whiz crap) and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Russ W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Back in the day, when I was shopping quite a bit more than I do now, I would shop downtown on Saturday and uptown on Sunday. Saturday afternoon would roll around, and I would get so excited for my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Recommended for: lunch, dinner or hangout with friends, a date. Food 3, Service 3, Ambiance 5.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll give this place a 5 star because it really suits my taste. I stumbled across this place on a recent visit to NYC. Went in for a late lunch. I was really surprised at how nice and open the place…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ricky m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not only is Bar 89 hard to find, it's in one of my favorite locations of NY: SOHO Bar 89 is a great place to grab lunch during the day or an early drink in the evening. The people who come to Bar 89…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by amit k.

4.0 of 5 stars. The cocktails are interesting, though depending on the bar tender they are vary from average to great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Adequate portions with a fair price. Simple but a unique and decent design. Bathrooms are a must check out- it's what makes up the restaurant w/ the cool see-thru effects. MUST MUST try the buffalo…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mei L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was here on a weeknight at midnight, and just as our taxi pulled up, the bartender told us they were ready to close but after some begging, he was nice enough to let us in for one last round! We all…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice ambient and big portions. i went with parents and a family friend. we ordered an appetizer of buffalo wings, they were hot and tasty, and almost impossible to finish. we couldn't quite finish any…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think I was here on an off-night. Or perhaps it was too early for Happy Hour, as it was only 5:30 pm on a Friday night? It was really bright inside, and it wasn't too crowded. There were some…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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good for out of town visitors

I have a cousin from a midwestern state and we were in this neighborhood and stopped in for two drinks. Although I know it has lost a bit of its hipness, it is still plenty hip enough and my cousin thought he...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great Soho bar with memorable bathrooms. Great service and good food. Excellllllent cocktails.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was a little empty when I stopped by on a Thursday night, but I was impressed with decor and bathrooms! The food was surprisingly good as well. If you're looking for a chill bar…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angry D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food and service were surprisingly good given that it is more a bar (?). I really liked the sandwiches and wings. When it isn't jammed pack, it is a pretty comfortable place to stop by. I was told…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doctor R.

2.0 of 5 stars. My wife, step-daughter and I live in Scotland and we were on holiday last week in New York. We visited this bar on a Sunday night around 9.30pm. The bar was fairly quiet and looked like a spot for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony K.

3.0 of 5 stars. i was watching an episode of CSI: Miami and there was a murder at a lounge with the exact same technology of frosting glass restrooms. kinda cool how the technology works. anyways, i digress. i came…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda C.

4.0 of 5 stars. After going to a performance at the Joyce Soho, my friend walked me to this place, telling me it is reasonably priced, and that I must see the bathrooms! This place is more of a restaurant than a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar 89, I love you so....and miss living up the street from you at the turn of the century. You've been open for almost 10 years, yet still party hard and manage to impress each successive wave of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teddy N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Drinks, bathrooms and the burgers........in whatever order you prefer
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Karlita ..

4.0 of 5 stars. I had my first Malibu Bay Breeze here. This again is a nice place to just come hang out, or a quick stop for the evening on your way to your final destination. As everyone says, the bathrooms are…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know. maybe I hear too much about it so there was just too much hype. Yes. The decore is nice and yeah the bathrooms do fog up. I got to say though, I was expecting more of a natural movement…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. a bit pricey drinks but they have great mixed drinks that are quite tasty. The bathrooms are a must, to be honest the whole reason why my friend took me there. The're unisex and once you close the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go for the architecture (bathrooms are cool!) and not the food, although I loved how the burgers came with a side of fruits. Makes me feel almost healthy! Get a seat on the mezannine near the rail,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by C P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fun, loud and good vibes. Food was decent, bathrooms was cool, and drinks were generous.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by PosiGuy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great bathrooom!
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very trendy.. and once again I do recommend to check out the bathrooms... The food is good but nothing fancy. Great for lunch or a quick dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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crazy bathrooms!

If you haven't already been here, you just have to go for the bathrooms - they are all in a row, uni...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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LoVED the WinGS!!

Going to this BAR 89/restaurant was a great experience. I loved the bathrooms. I initially wanted to go there just for the bathrooms but the food and drinks was delicious. You gotta try the buffalo wings!!! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Yum

I went to Bar 89 several months ago with a girlfriend. On a Friday night at 8:00, we were seated promptly w/o a reservation. I had the Burger Au Poivre II, which has crumbled blue cheese and bacon, and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ikeb i.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've never tried the food, but the drinks are good. They actually mix them up real pretty and make you feel like you're a total soho 'it' girl. Nice, trendy kind of decor... I like hanging out here…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best mojito I've had at a non-Cuban place (and there's so much stuff floating in it, it looks like Miso soup, which is an interesting twist). Joke all you want, but the bathrooms are very cool. No…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hen a.

3.0 of 5 stars. good wings...good drinks...bit overcrowded....umm...i have to say it...the coolest unisex bathroom...yes~!..."magic bathroom doors" that goes from clear to smokey grey once locked....come on..you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place will obviously always be known as the place with the cool bathrooms, but their dessert is pretty good as well. I usually find myself here at the end of nights that begin with after-work…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food is OK, i have to remind myself im going to a Bar, and the bathrooms, not the food! lol The burgers are ok, bar food like the wings are good, hell chips? (potato chips with hot sauce and cheese)…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by B. K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been frequenting this place for 3 years now. Sometimes a quick lunch at the bar on a weekday and sometimes late evening during the week - I avoid the place on weekends due to the tourist…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not yet desperate enough to go to a place primarily for its bathrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The biggest draw for this place are the bathrooms that go from clear to opaque when you lock them. But, they also have good food and well made drinks too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you don't go for the delicious desserts or the fun Soho crowd, go for the famous bathrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by k. x.

4.0 of 5 stars. The drinks and atmosphere here are pretty good. But I have to agree that the bathrooms take much of the credit for the 'ooohs' and 'aaahhs'. The mojitos are done rather well. I wouldnt call this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ko i.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar 89 will not disappoint...great food, great drinks (i recommend their mojitos). The best part of this joint is the bathrooms! High tech glass doors go from clear to opaque when you lock the door.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

4.0 of 5 stars. After our third visit to Bar 89 I was as impressed with it as I was the first time. The staff are pleasant and very accomadating. The food is great very reasonable priced and child friendly. But the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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surprising good food

The food is surprisingly good, the ambience is relaxing, and the service was unpretentious. I was told the art work installation changes periodically. One must use the bathroom at least once. A good place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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Typical frozen food and not that amazing drinks

I think some people never had good fruity drinks to know the difference. It's just an upscale diner, the only haute clients must have found a place with better ambiance. As for the food you are better off buy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus F.

4.0 of 5 stars. A favourite NY watering hole. The Martinis are served huge - 8 ounces - and will cost you an arm and a leg. The location is Soho and the crowd is young upscale metro. The bathrooms - who would…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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How rude!!

I just called to ask about reservations for my birthday party for 12 people and the guy who answered the phone was extremely rude. I had enjoyed the place before however this definitely put me off. Instead of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Last Century's Hip

The space is still slick and very comfortable, the bathrooms still amaze, it is still a cool haven on a sticky NYC day; but it's not really a place to go for the food, nor for special drinks. Several times...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Burgers, Bathrooms & Bloody Mary's!

This place is AWESOME! The 1st time I visited Bar 89 was 5 years ago - and today, the Bar is still fabulous, still sceney, and still one of the BEST BAR/RESTAURANT's in NEW YORK! THey have incredible drinks...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bathrooms are by far the biggest draw of this hip New York bar. They're not gender-specific, and the doors go from translucent to opaque when you shut the door.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Tragically hip -- in a good way!

Models frequent this SoHo hot-spot to sip champagne and not eat vegetable plates (which are really amazing, so you should eat them!). In-the-know New Yorkers come for the fab ahi salad, filling burgers (veggie...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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Wonderful

I went there to celebrate my birthday and had a pretty large crowd of about 10 confirmed and a few other possible. It was after work on a Thursday so the place was getting packed. They were very helpful in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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terrible service

we had placed an order for the wings combo platter and waited for 30 minutes before getting the food. the drinks, however, came in a more timely manner. when someone from our table of 5 asked the waitress for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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Whats in the food

Went with a party of 6 and found the food to be on the rather poor...greasy burgers, a tad cold and nothing to write home about. About half of us felt unwell at the end of the evening....I think we got a bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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Great Place!

This place is great- great atmosphere and great food and drinks! They make burgers, sandwiches, nachos and wings - basic foods but they make them really GOOD! The service is really friendly and the bathrooms...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2003
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COOL PLACE

VERY COOL PLACE, HUGE MARTINI'S, THE UNISEX BATHROOMS ARE VERY COOL, EXCELLENT DESSERTS. WILL DEFINETLY GO BACK
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Shopping Break

A good place to go if you want to get something to eat after shopping in Soho. Although the menu is somewhat limited to appetizers and sandwiches, everyone can usually find something they like. The burgers are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2003
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Good Food/Atmosphere

Had lunch here....grilled cheese was excellent and very filling. Great spot to grab lunch, great atmosphere. Bathrooms are pretty cool, a lot different than I expected. Drinks are a little pricey but are hip...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Awesome Time

The service was top-notch. Everyone was very friendly and the food was very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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A Definite Must!

My friends and I met there on a Friday night and had a great time! The food is delicious and very well priced and so were the drinks and you even get free coat check. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Trendy and Tasty

Drinks were costly, but good, food was great, and i've never seen a bathroom like it. I would go there everyday, if I lived in the area.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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Diner with publicist and pilates class.

Bar 89 looks like what it is; an over-decorated diner with a nightlife. The food here is actually pretty damned good; portabella sandwich is delicious, and grilled cheese is above par. Appetizers are less...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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Cool Bathroom

This is a place everyone should check out. Aside from the bathroom the rest of the bar is nice too. The Tartini tastes like cough medicine FYI. Key lime pie was delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Not for teens

This place is definitley not for teens. My friends and I just wanted to go there to have dinner, and it was tiny. This is def. not a place for dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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no discrimination please~

I was there with my friends few weeks ago and the bouncer asked us for an ID. We are all well over 21. Unfortunately, one of us didn't bring his ID card. Meanwhile these two "young" people came and they just...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Bar 89 or 86???

This place is wack. The service during lunch is very slow. The sandwiches and fries are nothing to sneeze at, but they're not spectacular either. I've been here 3 times and twice they've screwed up my order....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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fix my salt craving

I always trek to Bar 89 and get one of their huge sandwiches that comes with fries. Unlike steak frites, these are criss cut and they don't get burnt. They're perfectly salted and taste great with they yummy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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watch out for the Saphire

I actually think this is a pretty cool place, even if it is way past its time. Yes, the bathrooms are cool. The food is OK and the space is open and fun. But one thing that has really turned me off from this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2002
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Cool Bathrooms!

I've always liked this restaurant because of its atmosphere. You should go just to experience the bathrooms! The service is a bit slow and unattentive, that's my only complaint!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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Very Spacious

Good 'Strong' drinks, decent price food, good ambience. Great for after work drinks and dinner. Not smoky or loud like other bars.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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Clean Air!!

It was the standard, nice, minimally decorated type of bar with expensive drinks. Don't get the mojito, it was too sweet there, they add ginger ale to it. The mule comes in a great copper mug. The best thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Can they see me in the bathroom?

I stepped into Bar 89 around late afternoon on a summer day. I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt and expected to be turned away, but I wasnt. Of course I was driven here to see the famous bathrooms, but I ended...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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AOL CityGuide

stunning space; hip and crowded...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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RestaurantRow.com

nice deco and superbe restrooms...
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New York Times

the food's not much at this singles spot, but it doesn't cost much...
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IgoUgo

if you find this place without walking right past it a few times, then you're a better man than i. bar 89 is quietly nestled on mercer street in the heart of soho. with no sign out front, and no address, it's...
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