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Waterfront Ale House

540 Second Ave., New York, NY 10016
nr. 30th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-696-4104 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Hamburgers
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Official Website

waterfrontalehouse.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 11:30am-11pm; Fri, 11:30am-midnight; Sat, noon-midnight; Sun, noon-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 28th St.

Prices

$11.95-$24.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This cozy Kips Bay bar and restaurant has outlasted lots of other microbrewpubs, and the American food—fish and chips, house-smoked barbecue ribs, venison-and-black-bean chili—is the best accompaniment to the house beverage. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Happy Hour

Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–7 p.m.; $3.50 pints and $1 off all other drinks.

Recommended Dishes

Venison-and-black-bean chili, $12.95; four-onion-and-porter soup, $6.95; Southwestern chicken salad, $11.95; ale-battered fish and chips, $14.95; barbecued spare ribs, $24.95 for full rack, $16.95 for half rack; chicken fin du monde, $15.95

8.0 "Recommended"
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Food: 9.0
Service: 6.0
Décor: 6.0
Value: 10.0

One of my favs...

AngieRose from 10003 | Posted on 9/30/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 10

High-quality American pub fare is probably one of my favorite genres of food, and this place knows how to do just that! Although I love to experience new joints, this is one I just can't help but return to. The BBQ is award-winning in national competitions (deservedly!) and the burgers (beef, veggie, or the game burger of the day) are all worth every last bite. The entire menu offers great value for the portion sizes. PLUS, the beer selection consists of 20 rotating micro brews and pair great with the food. Also has a great line-up of bourbons and scotches. If the owners around he'll even stop for a short chat about the selections (all interesting stuff). Overall, it's one of my favorite places in the five boroughs!

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