Sugar Bar

4.6

608 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

Come to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, an eatery established by the couple who created hits such as “Ain't No Mountain High Enough" & "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Their culinary venture, Sugar Bar showcases the duo's love for great music and Southern-accented dining. The Food: A little Cajun, a little soul, a little Latin, a lot of delicious! Offering meals. prepared with fresh ingredients giving you the warmth of a homemade cooked dish. The Music: Live Entertainment starts at 8 pm. Catch a moment with our weekly Open Mic night every Thursday. Check our entertainment schedule for more. Make a memorable experience by sipping a cocktail, having dinner, and relaxing. At the same time, our friendly staff takes care of you, or you order a delivery and enjoy it in the comfort of your home.

****WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR INDOOR, AND OUTDOOR DINING, PICK-UPS, AND DELIVERY! TUES - SAT AND OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH and EARLY DINNER! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.sugarbarnyc.com***

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 579-0222
Website
http://www.sugarbarnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ruben Dominguez
Catering
Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
Private party facilities
Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.

Location
254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Area
Upper West Side
Cross Street
Broadway and West End
Parking details
There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
Public transit
1,2,3 to 72nd Street
Entertainment
Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Catfish StripsUS$14.00
Cajun tartar sauce
Vegetarian Spring RollsUS$12.00
Vegan Option
Golden Fried ShrimpUS$13.00
Choice of plain fried, buffalo, or sautéed in garlic sauce
Vegetarian ChilliUS$10.00
Topped with scallion & corn chips. Vegan Options
Garlic ToastUS$5.00
Grilled Chicken KabobsUS$14.00
Chicken WingsUS$13.00
Choice of deep fried, buffalo, BBQ, jerk, mango habanero
Crab Meat Stuffed Jumbo ShrimpUS$16.00
Saffron butter sauce
Garlic SoupUS$10.00
Poached egg, croutons, chopped garlic, chicken broth, croutons10

Salads

Dressings include: balsamic, ranch, blue cheese, italian dressing

House SaladUS$12.00
Organic green mix, red onions, grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots
Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Spinach SaladUS$12.00
Baby spinach, bacon, red onions, grape tomato, boiled eggs & blue cheese
Santa Fe SaladUS$20.00
Chopped romaine lettuce, shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, black beans, tortilla chips, lime cilantro dressing
Seafood SaladUS$20.00
Salmon, shrimp, calamari over house salad
Cobb SaladUS$18.00
Bacon, red onions, tomatoes, blue cheese, red peppers, hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken

Desserts

All $8

Key Lime Pie
Bread Pudding
Banana Foster Cake
Chocolate Cake

Entrées

Crispy Fried Chicken or Grilled Half ChickenUS$20.00
Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
French Cut Pork ChopUS$23.00
Fried or grilled with jerk sauce. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Salmon FilletUS$23.00
Blackened or teriyaki sauce. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Grilled Sirloin SteakUS$35.00
Grilled onions, herb garlic butter. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
New Zealand Lamb ChopsUS$31.00
Choice of red wine demi glaze or jerk sauce. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Whole Red SnapperUS$28.00
Grilled & herb seasoned or pan fried. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Catfish FilletUS$23.00
Choice of meuniere or blackened. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Chilean Sea BassUS$30.00
Pan-roasted & topped with lemon caper sauce. Choice of 2 sides from the following: collard greens, rice and beans, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or sautéed spinach
Lentil BowlUS$19.00
Charred broccoli, sautéed garlic spinach. Vegan Options
Tofu ScrambleUS$19.00
With roasted pepper puree & mixed herbs. Vegan Options
Seafood StewUS$28.00
Shrimp, clams, calamari, salmon yellow rice, garlic toast

Pastas

Penne a la VodkaUS$16.00
Pasta PrimaveraUS$16.00
Seafood LinguiniUS$24.00
Shrimp, clams, salmon in garlic sauce

Burgers

All $18. Served with Salad or Fries. Black Angus Beef, Turkey, or Impossible Burgers in the following styles

California
Jack cheese, avocado, tomato salsa. Vegan Options
Grand Slam
Caramelized onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese. Vegan Options
Blue Ring
Blue cheese and caramelized onions. Vegan Options

Wraps

All $18. Served with Salad or Fries

Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, blue cheese dressing
Jerk Chicken Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, ranch dressing
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing & parmesan cheese
Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Zucchini, yellow squash, onions, tomatoes, spinach, pesto sauce. Vegan Options
Steak Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo. Add $2

Tacos

All $18. Served with Side Salad or Fries

Tacos
Choice of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Fish or Impossible: Corn tortilla, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Vegan Options

What 608 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Sugar Bar offers an "amazing dining experience" with delicious food, exceptional service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "great music" and live entertainment that enhance the cozy setting. The Sugartini and brunch are highlights, drawing locals and visitors alike. However, some note occasional service delays during busy times.

608 Reviews

K
Keisha
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes, food and drinks. Great service! Our second visit will be back again. Dominic our server was amazing.
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Michael
New York City
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Brunch at the Sugar Bar Restaurant. They even had freshly-made cornbroead--although the small portion served us was just enough for one (instead of two) diners. The cornbread, like our meals was excellent. I had my usual pan-seared catfish and grits and my dining partner had a delightful full breakfast, eggs and all. But no toast! Why the skimping on bread and cornbread? A breakfast and/or brunch is not complete without a side of toast and cornbread. Last time we ordered toast, we were charged for the toast. So, this time,we settled for the one tiny slice of cornbread which I devoured, it was so tasty and good. We had OJ and Pineapple juice in lieu of the alcoholic beverages that come with the Sunday Brunch deal. We're not hot about the mandatory 18% tip added to the bill but understand why that's so---too many diners stiff the waiters with stinginess. All in all, this is a very well done Sunday Brunch: compliments to the chef. The food is always excellent at the Sugar Bar. Mickey Michaels
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Laurence
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are looking to experience an amalgam of musical genres, performed by incredible musicians while being served world class cuisine with a distinctly soulful flavor, then the Sugar Bar is your go-to place. The air of happiness in a multicultural, cozy as well as state-of-the-art venue combining a Southern Juke Joint vibe with superstar talent is electric. Broadway singers, blues musicians, new age performers all appreciating each other's gifts enabled the development of a true family feeling amongst total strangers in this singular restaurant. Thursday night's "open mic" events are an absolute must for anyone looking for a great evening out!
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Jordan
Palm Springs
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
All components of my meal were 3 different temperatures and none being hot. Potatoes were cold, pancakes luke warm and eggs were warm. Service was subpar. Took 30-40 min to get drinks.
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Tia
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sugar Bar is a vibe!! I drove from Baltimore to visit. The hospitality, food, ambiance and bartender Terrell all top notch. Thursdays entertainment is worth the drive. One thing we did have a comment on is the cover charge for the upstairs. You watch the entertainment on a tv. We got paying the cover charge for the main room. My thoughts were the cover charge is for the host possibly. Either way, it is so worth visiting!!! We had an amazing time.
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Danette
VIP
New York City
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sugar Bar is one of my favorite Brunch locations! The food, service, ambiance and hospitality are wonderful!! Shoutout to Damara and Dominic ❣️
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Gabe
VIP
Jacksonville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience, great location and people, Great music and fun.
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Amada
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the Sugar Bar. The food was great, the service was great. The only thing is when we first walked in, it kinda smelled molded. Otherwise great place.
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Marcus
VIP
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had an amazing time. The food and drinks were amazing !!!!!!!!
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Toswiya
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were exemplary. The entertainment was excellent and held your attention. I would love to visit the Sugar Bar again.
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FAQs

Sugar Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sugar Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 579-0222.

Sugar Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross Street
Broadway and West End
Area
Upper West Side
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
Public transit
1,2,3 to 72nd Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ruben Dominguez
Entertainment
Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sugarbarnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 579-0222
Catering
Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
Private party facilities
Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.

Sugar Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Catfish StripsUS$14.00

Vegetarian Spring RollsUS$12.00

Golden Fried ShrimpUS$13.00

Vegetarian ChilliUS$10.00

Garlic ToastUS$5.00

Grilled Chicken KabobsUS$14.00

Chicken WingsUS$13.00

Crab Meat Stuffed Jumbo ShrimpUS$16.00

Garlic SoupUS$10.00

Salads

House SaladUS$12.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Spinach SaladUS$12.00

Santa Fe SaladUS$20.00

Seafood SaladUS$20.00

Cobb SaladUS$18.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie

Bread Pudding

Banana Foster Cake

Chocolate Cake

Entrées

Crispy Fried Chicken or Grilled Half ChickenUS$20.00

French Cut Pork ChopUS$23.00

Salmon FilletUS$23.00

Grilled Sirloin SteakUS$35.00

New Zealand Lamb ChopsUS$31.00

Whole Red SnapperUS$28.00

Catfish FilletUS$23.00

Chilean Sea BassUS$30.00

Lentil BowlUS$19.00

Tofu ScrambleUS$19.00

Seafood StewUS$28.00

Pastas

Penne a la VodkaUS$16.00

Pasta PrimaveraUS$16.00

Seafood LinguiniUS$24.00

Burgers

California

Grand Slam

Blue Ring

Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Jerk Chicken Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled Vegetable Wrap

Steak Wrap

Tacos

Tacos

Overall ratings and reviews

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