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The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen

3.3
3.3
112 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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
    Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Dinner photo

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

112 Reviews
  1. Leeah

    Grand Rapids

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to send the steak dish back as the taste was off - had a moldly flavor. I was not comped for the dish.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My bad review was due to an unexpected canceled reservation by the restaurant close to the time we were show up. But since then they have reached out with the generous offer to make up for our experience and have been very gracious about it. if I have a chance to return, I may change the review one. more time for the better.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is rated 3.3 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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
  • 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.
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