Schiller's Liquor Bar
New York, NY 10002-2402
Phone: (212) 260-4555
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Norfolk Street
- Directions:
- F at Delancey St; V at 2nd Ave
- Specialties:
- Bloody Mary
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bloody Mary 2005, Bloody Mary 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thu 11am-2am, Fri 11am-3am, Sat 10am-3am, Sun 10am-1am
Editorial Review for Schiller's Liquor Bar – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Owner Keith McNally should find a way to bottle his formula: Uber-chic Balthazar and Pastis have long been the default hangout for the famous and fashionable, and Schiller's follows suit. Wine bottles painted with prison-block letters line the walls; cool, flattering light streams through north-facing windows; and busboys with Heimlich maneuver instructions printed on their T-shirts--it's a downtown bistro aesthetic that makes every diner (or drinker) feel chic. Service is good and usually swift.
The Food
At dinner, a nicely gamey chopped liver mousse, watercress salad with blue cheese and walnuts, and meat loaf with mashed potatoes stand out among the menu's bistro fare. But it's brunch that showcases the kitchen's best work: From the eggs Hussard--poached atop ham, tomato and mushrooms, then doused with Bordelaise and Hollandaise--to the simple fines herb omelette and homemade doughnuts, everything is done well. For dessert, the sticky caramel cake is just about perfect.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWines are split into cheap, decent and good. Prices top off at $8 a glass, $19 a carafe. At brunch, cucumber and mint freshen up the Pimm's Cup; the bloody mary is spicy and just right.
Know Before You GoThe restrooms, located downstairs, can be confusing: Enter a gender-marked door and find a common washroom. Keep to your side of the room--restrooms are through the second pair of doors.
Bar SceneLocated in the thick of the Lower East Side's most bustling area, boisterous boozers take over after the weekend dinner hour, when the restaurant seemingly transforms into a full-scale bar.
User Reviews for Schiller's Liquor Bar
02/28/2008 Posted by sorenhbech
Have been to Schillers more than a dozen times since it opened - what, like five years ago? It is still consistent - very fun ambiance, good food and a great value compared to many other trendy NY spots. Had brunch for a friends birthday last sunday so made a reservation for six. It took about 20-30 minutes to be seated as the place was absolutely mobbed, but the host was very polite about the delay. Food was great and even including some brunch drinks price was very reasonable. Service was fine - not the best ever, but not an issue either. Was hard for the wait staff to navigate so I can't blame them too much. Overall a fun experience - and I will go back for atleast another five years I am sure.
01/24/2008 Posted by lwsourpatch
The brunch food was pretty good, and warrants a repeat visit. The bad thing was we had reservations, but still waited for half an hour because apparently they crossed our names off thinking they seated us already. If we didn't keep asking who knows how much longer we would've stood there. Also, the servers seem overwhelmed because it's slow, and they forget to bring you things you ask for.
Pros: Brunch food
Cons: Service
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