The Standard Plaza
“The Living Room at the Standard is still an excellent lounge at which to start – or end – a night on the town.”
“Will definitely stop by if I'm taking a shopping break in the area, or partying at the Boom Boom Room up on the roof.”
“Loving this unassuming outdoor patio to grab a pitcher of rose sangria (yum!)”
The Standard Plaza
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
6 reviews
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Loving this unassuming outdoor patio to grab a pitcher of rose sangria (yum!) with friends and share a couple of flatbreads and appetizers on a nice sunny day. Comfortable seats and booths and not as busy/crazy than the Grill or the Biergarten next door. Really nice option in the area.
I was @ the Standard for an event w/the NYC Food and Wine Festival and afterwards my friend and I decided to stop here for a drink and small bite.
We were seated quickly on the outdoor patio and our drink orders filled promptly. My gin and tonic was all tonic — which pretty much made it un-drinkable and she forgot my extra limes, even though I asked twice. After that, it took a good 20-25 mins til we saw the waitress again to order food – even though we made a point of asking her for food menus. We finally ordered and deiced to share an arugula, walnut sandwich. OMG — we both took one bite and spit it out. It was drenched in some sort of raspberry balsamic which totally contrasted with the arugula and was literlaly disgusting. I ended up picking the walnuts out of it and eating those but there was no way to salvage the rest of the sandwich. Of course, it took so long for her to come back to us that we decided to not even bother to send it back for fear it'd take another hour so instead we got our check and left.
With so many fabulous places to eat and drink in NYC I'd have to say find someplace else — this place is severaly lacking in food quality and service. Sorry folks…
If you are able to overlook the slightly pretentious service, this place is really cool.
They've got both outdoor and indoor seating, while the outdoor ones are definitely sexier! Gosh how much I love red velvet sofa + bright red light that generates heat!
The huge pitcher of cocktails – Island Breeze I shared with my friend was delicious.
Rarely am I moved to write a review without having had a transactional experience with a venue, however, much the modern review relates to ambiance and service, so I feel that it is not entirely out of place; after all i subsequently had wine and desserts at the west side at the standard with my dining partner.
Now, it goes without saying that service normally declines when demand outstrips supply; when queues extend for blocks, it is understandable when the hostess might exhibit some attitude.
When there is no line, and some would be patrons are looking to acquire helpful insight as to which venue might best suit their needs for dining and libations, one would think that an extra ounce of gentility might result in perhaps patronage of the erstwhile near empty seating.
Alas, apparently the laws of supply and demand are no match for the perils of studied, droll boredom and disservice.
Perhaps also that is why that the adjacent in hotel venues were nearly full, as opposed to the seating at the plaza portion.
Who knows?
Incidentally, this was 6/20/2015 810 pm
Pleasant review of the Standard Grill to follow. 😉
The Living Room at the Standard is still an excellent lounge at which to start – or end – a night on the town. Can't say for sure whether I started or ended mine here, but I do know I had crazy[1] fun[2] getting here.
It was nippy, so we cozied it up inside instead of outside. From the couches to the carpet to the obligatory triptastic bathroom, I'm a fan of the stylings. You're seated close enough to fellow patrons that you can hear their conversations, but the lighting's dim, so you've got room for canoodling.
Mood lighting not private enough for you? Build liquid courage in the form of delightful espresso martinis, or knock back generous pours of chocolate cake shots. Or do both, like I did. Still not private enough? Book a room.
[1] Our first cab driver got pulled over by police.
[2] Our second cab driver missed the hotel by a block. (We needed the walk.)
A lounge/restaurant located outdoors within the Standard Hotel.
After a serene relaxing walk to wash the everyday stress and frustration of life on High Line Access, our party of three worked up an appetite for sweets and drinks/coffee. The wait staff is friendly and personable. Our party of three requested shots specifically something sweet which to our surprise it was to our delight served in a 4 oz. shot glass.
N.B. Patrons beware the walk to the restrooms is a long, winding underground passage way which the signage is very vague as you will indeed get lost. When entering the restrooms the partition that separates the men and women's room is deceiving as there is no signage the distingush men vs. women, as one would walk into the opposite sex. The sinks and wash basins are shared between men and women.
The restrooms contains the awesome high-tech Dyson Airblade Hand Dryers!