Sunburnt Cow
(212) 529-0005
137 Avenue C
New York,
NY
10009
40.7251
-73.9782
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
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The long brick-walled space resembles many Alphabet City bars, but walk past the bathrooms papered in Aussie tabloids and the open galley kitchen, and you'll find one of the city's most unusual backyards: Candles flicker off sand-colored, cave-like walls under a retractable canvas ceiling. The laid-back Oz-accented staff answer "no problem" to just about everything. The menu is more bistro than barbecue, but plenty of meat does get thrown on the barbie. A skewer of plump, nicely charred lamb cubes with polenta and green beans under a frizzle of fried onion stands up to the grill excellently, as do beefy slices of flatiron steak. Grilled-corn salad with grilled shrimp is worth ordering.
User Reviews
nybabe12
July 11, 2008
I am sort of in love with this place. Hands down my favorite place to go for a fun brunch! The food is pretty good, but you can not beat the unlimited mimosa brunch. I have also been for dinner and they have a $16 3 course deal. I was not a fan of the shrimp appetizer, but my barramundi entree was great and the burgers here are really tasty. The atmosphere of this restaurant is super fun and is a great choice for a group dinner or just a good deal!
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bananabot
June 23, 2008
Granted, my boyfriend and I were only one of 3 tables seated that quiet dinner night, but the food was absolutely delicious....we did the fixed priced 3-course dinner, and by god...our burger was REALLY something special!! If you're really seeking a truly different flavor between your buns, the one they serve here is absolute HEAVEN! Granted, I felt like I'd just consumed enough greasy calories for the rest of the week when I was done, but considering the fact that I was looking for exactly that --a deliciously unique and totally gratifying meal-- well, i wouldn't go back and change a thing. I will also disagree with anyone's complaints about the service...if it sucked for you once, then give it another try, because our server was as kind and helpful as could be. So aside from the yummy entree, excellent service, and even more excellent dinner price, I save the best for last: YOU MUST ABSOLUTELY TRY THE DATE PUDDING DESSERT!!!! It is hands down ONE OF THE BEST DESSERTS to have ever touched my lips!!!!! Yes, i have a sweet tooth and have probably tried almost everything there is to offer in your typical dessert fare menu, but this one had me dreaming about it the next day. PLEASE PLEASE don't miss out on this thing, even if it's the only piece of food you order from the SB Cow, period!!!!
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charybdis
April 22, 2008
The fellow/gal who wrote "No fun allowed at Sunburnt Cow 03/17/2008 Posted by mcgintax" just doesn't get it. One of the reasons that this place is so great is that they don't allow drunken people having what they may term "fun" into the place in order not to spoil the dining experiences of others. Maybe it's just me, as an Australian living in NYC for many years, but we Aussies generally don't stand for loud, obnoxious, intoxicated people. I have been to the Cow numerous times, and it's always been fantastic. The biggest complaint I could make is that my side salad one night was a bit limp. Big deal. The service is always wonderful and everyone who I have taken there has adored it. PS: "mcgintax" sounds like he is a good pal of the owner of Esperanto - "a wonderful brunch at Esperanto (Sunday jazz brunch at Esperanto is HIGHLY recommended!) After our brunch (which included a few mimosas, because what NYC brunch doesn't)" Well, let's forget his/her very poor punctuation/sentence structure skills and just leave it at that. The Sunburnt Cow is a genuine find. Enjoy.i
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The Extras:
Wake up early and head over for Vegemite on toast (and coffee, boiled eggs and juice) in the morning.
Save Money:
Fifteen bucks scores you an Australian brunch with endless beer, mimosas or bloody marys on weekends. Weekdays, show up for a two-hour time slot between 4pm and 8pm for all you can drink for $20.
Know Before You Go:
A "counter meal" gets you three courses for $16 bucks any day of the week.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Brunch, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
