Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

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   Christopher

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's a wonderful place with excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. This was our first visit and we'll be back. It's a little pricey for us, but we can save it for special occasions.
   

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   Daniella

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Knickerbocker is always a completely reliable, pleasant experience. Excellent food, great service, every effort is made to accommodate.
   

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   Greg

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was really good. Service was particularly so!
   

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   Gail

   VIP

   New York City

   77 reviews

   5.0

   77 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Christmas dinner at Knickerbocker was wonderful. Delicious food, great service, and a very comfortable and festive atmosphere. This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant and we highly recommend it!
   

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   Neil

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jonathan was a very attentive and entertaining server!
   

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   Julia

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always the Knickerbocker delivers excellent food in a neighborhood setting !!! Love this place and look forward to coming back time and time again!
   

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   Kaylea

   Las Vegas

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This was not worth the hype or the money. Yes the steak was good and so was the soufflé but that was pretty much it. To other reviews, the lobster bisque was in fact very bland and underwhelming. We only got three pieces of shrimp (other reviews said four) and it was basically tomato soup. There were no pieces/chunks of lobster. I read a response from the company that they use “lobster shells” but for the price of it… that’s just not enough. Cafe Zupas has a better lobster bisque for significantly less money. The corn bread in the bread basket was good too. We asked for (and were upcharged $4.95) for truffle mashed potatoes and were originally served regular mashed potatoes and when we asked the waiter about it, he took our cup of mashed potatoes back to the kitchen and brought it back with truffle just mixed in to what we had already been served. For that price, to not get fresh ones is kind of bull to me. The steak was very good and served well. The creamed spinach was disgusting but the coupe behind us liked it so maybe just an us issue. The chocolate soufflé for two was divine though. Would only really recommend that. So eat dinner elsewhere then go there for soufflé.
   

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   Knickerbocker Bar and GrillResponded 1 day ago

   So sorry to hear that we did not live up to our reputation. We have always garnished our Lobster Bisque with 3 Jumbo (16-20) shrimp, never had chunks of lobster, but I will speak to the Chef about the taste. Did not receive any other negative comments. The truffle mashed Potatoes do have an up charge, and should have truffle oil, and chopped truffle breakings. It should have been re plated, but it is our classic fresh made mashed potatoes, then the truffle whipped in. Our creamed spinach is very popular, made with chopped spinach, heavy cream, butter, and our extra touch. Sorry not to your liking. I do hope you give us another try. Happy Holidays Ron D.
   

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   Richard

   New York City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun dinner at Knickerboacker last night. Great service and noise level is just right! Delicious steak smells came from nearby table, but we are light eaters, so we had the ckicken paillard and one of us had salmon. Both dishes were delicious, warm, and ample. The smoked salmon and potato pancake appetizer was tasty and really prepped the appetite for the main courses. Even the carbonated water had just the right amount of bubbles. We will continure to be regulars at this very comfortable eatery!
   

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   Jeff

   New York City

   108 reviews

   5.0

   108 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always so wonderful, such a lovely neighborhood spot (food, ambience & staff). I love it so much, especially at the holiday times like Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. All the best for the season and for 2025 . Jeff and Jenine and Clea
   

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    Theresa

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My friends and I go to the Knickerbocker annually at Christmastime--it is our tradition for several years now. We go there because we know the food, the service and the ambiance will also be consistently excellent. I also love that it's still old-school New York in style and ambiance. Also great job with the soundproofing as you can actually have a conversation without shouting. I highly recommend the Snowball to finish off your meal. A+++++
    

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