The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen

3.4

110 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
Good for business meals

Step into sophisticated elegance of The Stinger.

The restaurant, bar and lounge welcomes patrons with craft cocktails, an elaborate breakfast buffet and all-day dining for 12PM to 11PM. Join us for our Full American Buffet or Continental Buffet to start your morning with Chef's specialty grill item of the day and our juice of the day.

Discover our new menu by Executive Chef Michael Costello and his brigade.

The cozy atmosphere and tempting libations create a fabulous spot for pre- or post-event drinks just outside of Broadway Theatres.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 803-4545
Website
http://www.thestingernyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Costello
Catering
From fresh seasonal breakfast to full buffet spreads, our catering service takes cues from the diverse cuisines of New York City. Enjoy private dining at InterContinental New York Times Square, from renting out The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen to the use of its private dining rooms filled with natural light and refreshing courtyard garden views.
Private party facilities
Celebrate a holiday party, a special occasion, or entertain clients in the modern, luxurious ambiance of our private dining rooms. The Stinger is available for full buyouts or semi-private events.

Location
300 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Area
Theater District
Cross Street
44th St & 8th Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal & Subway Station. ACE & 7 trains.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
US$65.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
We hope you can join millions of spectators for the NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade, a cherished New York City holiday tradition. Join us afterward for a tasty Thanksgiving Dinner with our traditional turkey dinner, roasted butternut squash soup and pumpkin pie. Our three-course prix-fixe menu will be served from 4 PM - 10 PM $65* Adult | $30 child under 12
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Dinner
US$65.00 per person
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
Celebrate this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen. Executive Chef Michael Costello has created a three-course prix fixe menu with a choice of New York Strip Striploin or Halibut and a special Chocolate Truffle Mousse. Our three-course prix-fixe menu will be served from 4 PM - 10 PM $65* Adult | $30 child under 12

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.8Service
3.6Ambience
3.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen offers a delightful pre-theater dining experience with "fantastic tacos" and expertly prepared dishes like the "steak cooked to perfection." Enjoy a vibrant ambiance, especially during live music events. While some find it "pricy and loud," the cocktail selection and efficient service stand out.

110 Reviews

D
Denise
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small but great selection of meals and appetizers. I loved the blackened salmon with spinach and polenta, also the 44th Street Quesadilla with steak. We tried several of their cocktails and all were wonderful from a Cosmo to an Old Fashioned. You do have to "request" the luxardo cherries in the old fashioned (they were advised not to serve them)
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 8 November 2024
Denise, Thank you so much for your review. We have 4 different types of old fashioned that we are very proud of. I will let the staff know of your comments. We hope you come back!
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Meghan
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
GF options have been reduced. Food was just okay. Good cocktails! Service was efficient and friendly.
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 8 November 2024
Meghan, We appreciate your review. We do hope you return. Our menu will be updated before the New Year.
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Katie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening before the theater! Highly recommend the burrata flatbread.
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the burrata flatbread. One of my favorites!
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justin
Phoenix
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Their so called breakfast “buffet” is one step above a continental breakfast. Very little variety including premade scrambled eggs, bacon burnt to a crisp and some other items. In my four day trip I was sick of the food after the 2nd day. No way to order off the menu either so forced to eat the disappointing buffet.
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that the breakfast buffet didn’t meet your expectations. I will speak to the Chef and staff about this review.
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Michael
New York City
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance is nice, but there were too many children screaming and running around. The service was terrible. We never got checked on and I always had to hunt down someone if I wanted more food or another drink. The wings could have been cooked more as I asked for them to be made well. The Korean beef tacos were good but drenched in too much sauce. The drinks were decent, I probably would have spent more money had I had decent service. But it’s definitely overpriced and I do not see myself coming back.
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. It seems we fell short in both food preparation and ambiance during your visit. I’ll be sure to share your feedback with our kitchen and front-of-house teams to make improvements. We’d love another opportunity to provide a better experience on your next visit. Please call the hotel and ask for the food & beverage department. If we are not there, leave a message and we can talk about your experience
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dd25
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy cocktails and dinner here before a show!
The Stinger Cocktail Bar and KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We pride ourselves on our cocktails. Especially our 4 different versions of the Old Fashioneds. Please come back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the steak was cooked to perfection.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Pricey and loud. Menu is very limited, mostly overpriced booze.
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mwnj
New York City
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great place post theater. Many broader than I expected. Tasty
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice venue if they have live music. Seeing Vana live, up close, was incredible. The food is pricy ($35/36 for Stinger Burger- same as the lobster roll. Interesting.
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FAQs

The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is rated 3.4 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen

300 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
44th St & 8th Ave
Area
Theater District
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal & Subway Station. ACE & 7 trains.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Costello
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.thestingernyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 803-4545
Catering
From fresh seasonal breakfast to full buffet spreads, our catering service takes cues from the diverse cuisines of New York City. Enjoy private dining at InterContinental New York Times Square, from renting out The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen to the use of its private dining rooms filled with natural light and refreshing courtyard garden views.
Private party facilities
Celebrate a holiday party, a special occasion, or entertain clients in the modern, luxurious ambiance of our private dining rooms. The Stinger is available for full buyouts or semi-private events.

The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Dinner

Menu

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen restaurant rated?

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