(212) 982-5870

105 1st Ave (Between 6th Street and 7th Street)
New York, NY 10003 40.7267 -73.9861

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village

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Hours:

Mon-Thu 5pm-12am

Fri 5pm-1am

Sat 11am-1am

Sun 11am-12am

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Counter

COUNTER - Restaurant & Wine Bar

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The Scene – Set in a pleasant white room with quasi-retro aqua and pink accents, fronted by a handsome, circular wine bar, Counter has a friendly air of cleanliness and competence. The staff are well-trained, eager to please--occasionally to the point of intrusive doting--and opinionated about the food and drink they serve. – – The Food – An all-vegetarian take on mostly traditional Southern cuisine, with a few Asian and other flavors thrown in. Standouts among the Southern fare include a terrific lentil-based version of meat loaf with savory mashed potatoes, an…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/02/09

Great Food!

by nonimas at Citysearch

I love the food here. Everything is fresh and healthy and prepared in interesting and creative ways. The flavors are spot-on. Their desserts and especially their cocktails merit mention as well. I have heard people complain that the portions are on the small side and the place is a bit pricey. All true,. However, That's when you remind yourself that there is a cost to cooking totally FRESH food from LOCAL ORGANIC producers. I commend them and I loooooove their food.

  • Pros: Local.Fresh. Organic. Creative
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/27/09

horrible as ever!!

by samfrogger at Citysearch

Tried Counter for the last time the other night. It was my birthday night and I was eaten alive by bites on our legs in the seats.... yeah- and after my friend told me they were leather!!!!!!!!!!! leather seats in a vegetarian restaurant??? By the rash on my legs and my experience with bed b_gs before... I think the restaurant has an infestation.

The food was fine (although whom I found out later was the owner) but the person seating us with her mouth full of food was strange at best. After she sat us she yelled at one of her servers for not seating us fast enough. She then returned to the bar to eat her food and drink wine... then returned back to the floor to try to help someone. Someone should help her? A busboy whom didn't smile and took our plates away before we were done... was very disruptive. Our server whom was nice (thin female- sorry no name) had to apologize three times for her work mates actions.

Again the food was fine- with all the other mistakes... it seams domed to fail VERY soon. Good luck.

  • Pros: it won't be around for much longer
  • Cons: maybe a non-leather seat vegetarian restaurnat will open
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/31/09

Cudos to Counter

by georgieduncan at Citysearch

I don't know how I happened upon Counter? I live in upstate NY and rarely venture to New York City. My friends live in the East Village and on a hot sweaty night we popped into Counter and had a wonderfully surprising evening. Most vegetarian restaurants have very little alcohol, which I love, and unimaginative food, but Counter had both in abundance. I dream about their heirloom tomato and watermelon salad. Check it out. It was an awesome surprise.

  • Pros: I Love Counter
  • Cons: none

The Details on Counter

What to Drink:

Check out the bar, which features a large all-organic selection of beers and wines. Educate your palate with an $12 flight: two-ounce pours of three different wines.

Category:

Vegetarian, Restaurants, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Notable Beer List, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

Vegetarian

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