Bar Americain

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152 W. 52nd St., New York, NY 10019
nr. Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-265-9700 Send to Phone

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Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

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Good

Cheap Eats

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Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

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Expensive

Moderate

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Reader Rating:
6.0 out of 10

22 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

baramericain.com

Hours

Mon, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Tue-Thu, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-11pm; Fri, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, E at Seventh Ave.; E, V at Fifth Ave.-53rd St.

Prices

$27-$37

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Lunch
Notable Chef
Private Dining/Party Space
Theater District

Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

In the imposing space that used to be Judson Grill, Tex-Mex master and brash Iron Chef Bobby Flay tackles the brasserie idiom, American style. That means Gulf shrimp and grits, Fulton Fish Market cioppino, and, in a daring break from ubiquitous fromage, an artisanal-ham tasting. Much of the menu was inspired by the regional foods Flay encountered while filming FoodNation, both near (Brooklyn hash browns) and far (creamed corn with green chilies). The steaks are spice-rubbed, the cocktails are classic, and David Rockwell’s design incorporates that glistening thing no brasserie can be without—a raw bar. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Reader Ratings

6.0

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

amazing but.....

pz1122 from 06880 | Posted on 5/28/09

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	9

Value:	5

food was incredible. i have been to mesa, and bar americain in my opinion is better. i got the coconut crab appetizer and the mussles and fries..... loved both of them, honestly one of the most amazing meals ive had..... but...Read More

Bobby Can Throwdown

MissMeyers from 10031 | Posted on 5/12/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	10

Décor:	8

Value:	10

Went here for my graduation today. I read the reviews ahead of time and was concerned that I wouldn't enjoy it. I had an amazing experience at Bar Americain. The red snapper was great. My brother's duck was amazing...Read More

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