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(212) 873-2300
65 W 70th St
(Between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West)
New York,
NY
10023
40.7758
-73.9787
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Midtown
Hours:
Sun-Thu 4:30pm-12am
Fri-Sat 4:30pm-4am
Last updated 8.16.10
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Taverns, Lounges
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American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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What People Are Saying About Shalel Lounge
Featured Review
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Contributor
The Scene – Looking for a romantic spot that will make you look in-the-know without seeming desperately hip? Head to semi-secret Shalel Lounge, located beneath Metsovo. If you can't find its inconspicuous sign, just follow the paper-bag lanterns and Arabic dance music down the stairs and through a covered patio. In daylight, the bar's cement-patched brick walls and cave-like rooms might not do the trick, but add scores of votives, cozy Moroccan-style pillows and a back-lit bar, and you have one of the sexiest bars on the Upper West Side. – – The Draw – Serving several…
Editor's Tips
- What to Eat:
- Moroccan nibbles like hummus and tagine are made in the kitchen upstairs and delivered to the bar.
- Know Before You Go:
- The womb-like red room in back can be reserved for groups of four to 10 people.
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| drinks | 50.0% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 0.0% positive |
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| value | 0.0% positive |
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09/29/10
Sexy Date Spot a Gem on Upper West Side
by Janie Ho
Escape the touristy nabe of Lincoln Center, Apple stores, ABC-TV and the scene-y crowds at the nearby Empire Hotel rooftop, and head to this semi-secret (it pains me to write this), super seductive gem for an intimate rendezvous. This candlelit underground lair dons private caves, Moroccan pillows and rose petaled waterfalls. A bottle of champagne and decadent melt-in-your-mouth Mediterranean dessert (perfect for feeding to each other) can set you back just $50.
02/16/10
Had a 6 hour first date!
by CSMobileUser2
Sexy, romantic, great music, great food, waitstaff does not try to kick you out. Literally was there for 6 hours on a first date. He was so impressed with me picking out Shalel. Highly recommend for a date, hanging out with friends, etc..
02/17/09
Great little romantic spot
by Latintreasure
I came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's day and had a great time. We didn't make reservations, so we had to sit at the bar. It didn't matter because the bartender treated us very well. The wine was great as well as the appetizers. Love the ambiance. So romantic and cute. Highly recommend it.
- Pros: ambiance, decor, service
11/13/06
EH...OKAY
by venusrules
I say this is a 5. Basically, it looks great and sounds great, BUT you MUST get there really early (before 9pm) in order to guarantee a spot to sit at...AND it's really really hot and stuffy...And beware of couples who take over a WHOLE room to indulge in one another...HEY SHARE THE ROOM PEOPLE!!!! The drinks are pricey, but hey this is new york city!!!! All in all, its okay...could be bigger though!!!!
10/23/06
LOVE THIS PLACE! :)
by socialbutterfly1
This is a super romantic spot ... cuddle up in one of the private rooms or sit at the bar and people watch. The finger food is really great.
- Pros: Romantic, Comfortable, Great Food
- Cons: Hard to get a table
The Details on Shalel Lounge
Place Categories:
- romantic date spot
- worst place
- really great finger food
- romantic chat
- romantic great music
- cool moroccan atmosphere
- great waitstaff
- pricey drinks
- rude people
- recommend highly
- love ambiance
- great wine
- worst e
- big waterbugs
