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Live Bait

14 E. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010
nr. Madison Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-353-2400 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Cajun/Creole, Seafood

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2am; Sat-Sun, noon-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

N, R, W at 23rd St.

Prices

$10-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Late-Night Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

14th St. to 30th St., Second Ave. to Eighth Ave.

Profile

If you work in the Flatiron district, you’ve probably stopped by Live Bait at least once for a beer and a pile of Cajun seafood. And chances are if you’ve been back more than once, it was the beer. Not that there’s anything wrong with the food. It’s your typical easy-to-eat cooking: barbeque chicken, mashed potatoes, the kind of dishes you’ll want to wash down with another trendy cocktail while trying to catch the eye of a waitress who’s too harried to flirt with you. Still, some people—the frat-like crowd of ad guys, lawyers, and Silicon Alley survivors—like this sort of thing. — Matt Gross

Kitchen Hours

Mon.—Fri., 11:30 a.m.—midnight; Sat.—Sun., noon—midnight

8.0 "Recommended"
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Food: 9.0
Service: 5.0
Décor: 8.0
Value: 8.0

A fun place to eat

Megolie from 10805 | Posted on 6/14/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 5
Décor: 8
Value: 8

If you are the type who needs white glove service; this is not the place for you. Live Bait is noisy, crowded and service can be very slow but the delicious authentic Cajun food and the atmosphere make up for it. The decor is the perfect mix of old New York and old New Orleans with just a touch of kitsch. Live Bait is a great place to hang out with friends of go for a fun date.

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