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The Bar @ Etats-Unis

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247 E. 81st St., New York, NY 10028
nr. Second Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-396-9928 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
7.3 out of 10

4 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, French

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Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-10:30pm; Sun, 5:30pm-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 86th St.; 6 at 77th St.

Prices

$13-$21

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Lunch
Notable Wine List

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This might be the Upper East Side’s best gourmet bargain. And considering it’s only got 24 seats—seven of them bar stools—the joint’s low profile is a blessing. The bar shares an impressive cellar with Etats-Unis, its sister restaurant across the street, whence comes some of the hearty fare like a seriously satisfying beef stew. For a lighter bite, you can’t go wrong with farmhouse cheeses paired with one of the terrific by-the-glass selections. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Guacomole, $15

Reader Ratings

7.3

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

I should have stayed home

freshdiva from 10029 | Posted on 3/21/09

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	4
Service:	7

Décor:	6

Value:	2

I read your reviews & decided to try the food. Come to my apartment any night of the week & I'll cook you better food (& way better mac & cheese) than what I just experienced. The last time I tasted food like that...Read More

A great informal dinner experience

mcadamia from 10009 | Posted on 6/2/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	6

Value:	7

It is sometimes hard to ally good food and relaxed good fun. Bar @ Etats-Unis is the perfect place for an informal yet excellent low-key dinner and a glass of wine. The music selection is generally very good (and ranges...Read More

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