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510 Hudson St., New York, NY, 10014
nr. Christopher St.
212-242-3021

6.2

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66%	Would you go back?
50%	Would you take a date?
33%	Would you go on business?

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perfect west village cocktail spot

JoP from 10014 | Posted on 9/22/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	No

Well mixed inventive cocktails; funky music; friendly atmosphere. Good for dinner, better for an after dinner sharpner when you're just not ready to go home late. Can be very overcrowded.

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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

My new favorite

darlingc from 10012 | Posted on 6/17/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	Yes

Surprised by the other reviews, but it's clearly not for everyone. And why should it be? This is NYC, the customer is not always right and not everyone should get in easily. A speakeasy created for & by the service industry, if you happen to appreciate a dimlit, lowkey but stylish atmosphere with excellent food that's not trying too hard- this is the place. With a true top shelf, mustachioed barbacks and a last call ritual that includes Tom Waits & complimentary chicken soup passed out like communion, you never know who's gracing the next barstool. The crowd is as eclectic as the city itself, and unsurprisingly- pedestrians and wannabes might have more complaints than artists and jetsetters. Like everything in this city, best enjoyed during the week. My new favorite spot.

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4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

mediocre drinks, unbearable crowd

LZA from 07302 | Posted on 3/9/09

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

Went late on a Friday night so I guess any complaints about the rude crowd are my own fault. But most places going for a sophisticated atmosphere and that level of professionalism will limit the number of people inside, so I was dismayed to find the place fire hazard crowded, smelly and unpleasant. Watery pisco sour, overly sweet manhattan. I'll give it another try during the week to see if the cocktails improve when the crowd diminishes.

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3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

RestaurantLuvr from 10014 | Posted on 8/27/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

We went in here late one night after a few hours of heavy imbibing. We were obnoxious and the bartender/owner was obviously irritated with how loud we were (admittedly!). When the credit card bill arrived the charge was almost $200, even though we had only been there a short time. We asked the credit card company to investigate. Apparently, the bartender/owner decided to compensate himself by tacking on an additional $100 tip! Needless to say, we will not be going back.

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8 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Great place for drinks.....but doorman kills it

anthony_vincent from 10009 | Posted on 6/8/07

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	Yes

I used to be a regular at EO and would frequent the place about 2-3x a week. Didn't have a problem getting past the doorman on weekdays. On the weekend if I brought more than 1 guest, then it was a different story. The place has been getting overly crowded, which makes it tougher for people to get in. On these occasions, the doorman would usually make it difficult for my guests. Tian (door man) is unprofessional, short tempered, ill-mannered, and portrays a bad image for the bar. I have spoken to Henry about this problem, but they choose to turn a blind eye. Having been in the bar business, management should understand that regulars are a bars lifeline, long after the popularity factor goes away. I understand that they are going for an air of exclusivity, but they could do much better than by having a prick regulate the door of this small joint. Other than that, the place is great. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere inside. Chicken noodle soup at the end of the night is a good nightcap. Too many other places in NY to spend your money.

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167 out of 397 people found this review helpful.

Great place but terrible doorman

rte76 from 10014 | Posted on 4/25/07

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

EO has become more popular over the past year or so and the weekends have become somewhat of a zoo. This is a fantastic place to meet friends for a drink (some of the coolest bartenders in town and they have pretty interesting moustaches) or have brunch/dinner (great menu). I would recommend going during the week to avoid the mess and the doorman, who is probably the only downfall of the place. Surprisingly, management has not realized what he does or says to customers entering the restaurant. Frankly, he is a very mean spirited person and on several occasions has grabbed a few girls. Other than that, this place is pretty legit but you have been warned about the doorman.

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165 out of 366 people found this review helpful.