21 Club
“(Perhaps it helped that we checked ahead on the 'business casual' women's dress code.)”
“Loved every part of the experience – great cocktails & food, old male waiters, over the top memorabilia decor on the ceiling!”
“Waiters in tuxes, table stewards in white dinner jackets, and a wine steward who still carries a tastevin.”
21 Club
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$$ Price range Above $61
8 reviews
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*FYI, $20 cancellation charge: I made a reservation for weekday lunch at OpenTable. They required a credit card to complete the reservation and noted that $20 fee would be charged if I cancel the reservation within 24 hours before our lunch. That's a pretty expensive string attached..
Our lunch was overall good. Not like other reviewers who experienced (or complained) poor service or long waiting time, we didn't have any problem during the course of our meal. However, I feel like something is missing… just don't feel rating 4 stars for this place. Idaho trout was good but didn't deserve its $34 price tag. Salads were in a range of $30-$33 (didn't think the salads were that special though..)
Won't come back for lunch again, but would try again for drinks. The bar area looked cozy and romantic. Would be good for after-work drinks with friends.
Saw that this establishment was on restaurant week and had to give it a try. This place is pretty fancy so make sure you dress the part. My friend and I were seated next to eachother because that's the setup of some tables, although awkward at first you start to be able to see the decor together (which is pretty interesting). They have old Hess trucks, toys, bottles, mugs, and etc. hanging off the cieling, I thought was pretty cool and different. Now onto the food, for appetizers we ordered the Shashimi, and Venison pot pie, both were simply amazing. For entrees we ordered Salmon, which had great taste and was cooked to perfection, and for desert we ordered almost like an apple tart, and chocolate tart and both were delicious. I would come back here again for a date night.
OMG…..the 21 Club is such an amazing place to dine. I was here a few days ago for restaurant week and love every minute of it. As I enter 21 Club, there's a bar on the right and the coat check on the left. This area is carpeted in red and people mingling all around. Since I was the last to arrive, the host walked us to our table, the carpet vanished to hardwood floors and there were various types of artifacts (model air planes, trucks, bowling pins, football helmets, and etc.) hanging from the ceiling. Once seated, Chauncey and John presented themselves and proceeded to give us the drink menu. Now the fun starts.
I had a red wine to start and the rest is as follow:
Appetizer: Hamachi Sashimi – avocado purée, frisée, spicy-yuzu dressing
Main Course: Faroe Islands Salmon – chermoula marinade, heirloom cauliflower, lime yogurt
Dessert: Chocolate Sticky Toffee – butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
The service was immaculate, superb, and outstanding. I can go on and on but I would like to thank Chauncey & John and the others for making my dining experience incredible.
Their 3 course meal for restaurant week will receive a 4 + + stars from me.
The final résistance of the night was the opportunity to see the wine cellar. Learning the history of the cellar was amazing but entering was even better. Seeing famous people names for example, President Nixon and Isaac Mizrahi on wine bottles was great. They also have a beautiful table in the cellar that seats 20 people for a special event and an original booth where people would sat to make deals in NY.
One day, I will hold an event in the cellar of the 21 Club.
If nothing else in life, you have to have to eat here at least once in your life.
We ate dinner here last night as a nice compliment to our dinner the previous night at Beauty & Essex. I loved the throwback, old school atmosphere and who wouldn't love toys dangling from the ceiling – quite cool!
I started with the shrimp cocktail (so delicious) and then enjoyed the creamy chicken hash with rice for my dinner (tasty, but too much food). We shared a side of creamed spinach and truffle mac 'n cheese – I think one of us may have actually licked the dish it was so good. We shared the rice pudding and the cheesecake for our finale and enjoyed it tremendously.
The service was a little disjointed because you could never really sort out who was helping your table…I guess it takes a village, right?
The highlight of our evening was a Robert Redford sighting…so cool!
Excellent, excellent and excellent! Form the look of the restaurant, to the servers, to the food, to the bread basket, to the ladies room, to the decoration on the ceilings, I adored all of it! We went 5 of us, mom, mom in law, sister in law, hubs and me; we all had a fantastic meal by taking advantage of the phenomenal restaurant week deal! (Otherwise, it does get a little pricy).
To open up our appetites, the bread basket and the delicious butter have to be mentioned haha! 3 types of breads, thin miniature olive baguettes; crispy thin baked sweet bread; and mini boules. Honestly, I would have been happy with just that…
For appetizers, we had the venison pot pies in puff pastry; these were amazing! And we had one sashimi that was delicious and super fresh as well.
Our main courses were mostly the short ribs and it was a fantastic piece of meat! Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, perfectly presented, we all really enjoyed it!
For desserts we had the chocolate cake with dates and the pear tart. Both sweets were very much enjoyed!
All in all, this is a classic place with an old school feel, it is cozy and the food is delicious, beautifully presented… the meal overall had a (mental) standing ovation.
It's true, all the guys (or should I say men) wear blazers/jackets, even the waiters. But a simple nice dress will get the ladies in. So girls, it's time to dress up and treat yourself to a classy meal underneath all those toys and sports memorabilia hanging from the ceiling.
My girlfriends and I made a reservation for dinner during Restaurant Week (RW). $38 for one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert is a steal at this venue considering how that's the price for just one of the cheaper entrees here! Their RW selections are denoted with a small jockey icon next to the item. We were able to choose amongst 4 appetizers (3 since a Caesar salad doesn't count for me), 4 entrees, and 3 desserts.
BAR 21 EXPERIENCE
While waiting for my friends, I had a seat at the bar. I wasn't offered a menu but already saw their drink menu (~$17 cocktails) online beforehand and ordered a Blood and Sand cocktail. I'm not a fan of whiskey but the rye and vermouth came out tasty with the orange juice and cherry liqueur. Hence, the hefty price tag bought me a strong concoction and complimentary bar snacks (mixed nuts, wasabi peas, cheesy crackers). They give you the option to bill your drink to your dinner tab but I paid for it right away. I brought my drink to the dinner table once my friends arrived and one of the waiters offered to carry my drink on his silver metal plate. Damn, I felt like royalty! He even pulled out my chair for me (and turned the table to help my friends get into the inside seats). Plus, we sat at the same table President Richard Nixon did if that adds any bonus points?
Now onwards to dinner @ BAR ROOM (dining area on ground floor)
APPETIZERS – I can't choose a favorite, they were all so good!!
– Chef's Root Vegetables Soup — creamy, light, flavorful, large portion!
– Hamachi Sashimi — thin slices that are seared with an almost chewy texture and spicy fresh kick of flavor from their yuzu dressing
– Venison Pot Pie — flaky golden crust with hearty filling inside
ENTREES – Short Ribs and Salmon were my favorites!
– Faroe Islands Salmon — I love how the outermost layer of the salmon is flakey/crunchy and the inside was so wonderfully soft and juicy.
– Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (beef) — gloriously shredded and screaming with a mouthwatering array of subtle flavors
– Herb Crusted Poussin (baby chicken) — tender chicken sprinkled with a very spicy herb that reminds me of wasabi and threw me off. The brussel sprouts and root vegetables were roasted to perfection but the sauce in the dish was a tad too sweet for me.
(The other RW entree was their Macaroni and Cheese with shrimp and lobster, which sounds really good too.)
DESSERTS – They were all decent and well put together but nothing spectacular.
– Chocolate Sticky Toffee — came with a candle for my friend's birthday (hehe surprise!) I love how the chocolate wasn't too rich or sweet but still very chocolately. The toffee flavor was there.
– Cinnamon Ice Cream Sundae — this was an explosion of flavor and texture with cinnamon ice cream, vanilla custard, and sweet caramelized apple. I loved the first two bites but was completely overwhelmed in trying to finish it.
– Pear Tart — very cute mini pear sitting on the tart. I've had tarts before (without the pear) where the nuts were glazed with so much sugar. The Pear Tart here is nothing like that! The tart, although hard, does crumble and the nuts are not overly sweet since the pear adds a fruity sugary taste.
CONCLUSION
I would say that the RW dining experience here was a success. I was expecting top notch service and ambience (which were present) and only mediocre food. I'm impressed that their RW menu had good food. Definitely worth it for RW! 3 courses for $38 before tax and tip.
P.S. Coat check is free but make sure to tip at the end.
Forget all those trendy meatpacking joints- 21 Club is a true, historical New York restaurant. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner during restaurant week and had an amazing experience. Our staff was friendly and professional, not to mention we were assisted by a wine sommelier who actually took the time to teach us about different wines — a rarity in the city that never sleeps. Even for restaurant week, the food was extremely tasty and the portion sizes were larger than either of us expected. And, if all else fails, the borderline kitschy ceiling decorations adds a pinch of New York charm to your dining experience.
Great restaurant! This place is filled with history.
The couple of times I passed by this place, I never realized it was a restaurant.
The food here was delicious, and the decor was pretty cool. There were old toys from different generation hanging above.
Everyone there dressed to impress, so make sure to look presentable. There's also a dress code for men: suit jacket.
Overall, enjoyed my meal and time there. Classy affair. Worth going!