Antique Garage

(212) 219-1019

41 Mercer St (nr. Grand St.)
New York, NY 10013 40.7215 -74.0014

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

antiquegaragesoho.com

Hours:

Daily 11am-12am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Group Dining, Live Music, Brunch

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

What People Are Saying About Antique Garage

Featured Review

Melanie Berliet

Contributor

Tucked away on a rare, quiet stretch of Soho, this bi-level, rustic restaurant is distinct from its surroundings. Given the name, it's no surprise to find the entrance next to a large garage door. Nor is it astonishing to see the antique-themed decor inside, marked by chairs befitting a museum display, armoires and candelabras, as well as paintings and mirrors hanging from exposed brick walls. Go for a romantic meal or a laid-back dinner with friends. Simpler than the eclectic setting, the concise menu features typical appetizers like fried calamari, basic entrees like pan-seared tuna and…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Many of the antiques are actually for sale, but they're not cheap (think $15,000 for chandelier). Inquire for prices.
When to Go:
In warm weather, the garage door is left open, creating a breezy interior.
What to Drink:
A list of specialty cocktails includes a pomegranate margarita and a sour cherry martini made with Stoli raspberry vodka.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The food was good, the ambience was great, and the service was spectacular.
  2. recommend Antique Garage very highly to anyone who enjoys great mediterranean food, beautiful calming antique ambiance, and wait staff that enjoy their jobs.
  3. The unique food and decor of antique garage is an excellent choice for me and friends during the day or at night.
  4. Everything tasted fantastic and the warm ambiance definitely helped smooth over awkward moments.
  5. Wandered in here on a Sunday night, great atmosphere.
  6. The atmosphere and the music was fantastic.
  7. The place is so romantic, design and ambience is awesome, food is very close to excellent.
  8. This is a beautiful restaurant with beautiful antique decoration.
  9. The service is so gracious, the ambience is gorgeous and the food is delicious.
  10. The food and the decoration were good.
  11. Best atmosphere, great food, great cocktails, friendly stuff.
  12. This is my new favorite restaurant-- the food, ambiance, jazz on Sundays make it such a treasure.
  13. absolutely recommend it as a great place for all occasions actually, not just a romantic night out, they have a fab long table for groups too.
  14. I'd recomend this place for a couple who's looking for somewhere to go on a weekday just to hang out, because the atmosphere and Decor is very nice.
  15. took my girlfriend to this hidden,romantic place in Soho on Valentine's Day and had a great night out.
  16. The place is beautiful, and the ambience is fabulous due to the nice crowd, great decoration, excellent music.
  17. Great atmosphere, convenient location, and delicious food.
  18. Comfortable atmosphere, yet chic and great food!
  19. Our favorite burger in the city, in the perfect setting for a romantic meal, or to go with friends on a Friday night.
  20. The decor is great.
  21. This place sure is romantic.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. even my boyfriend like their desserts he only eats desert once in a year :) their house coctails and special wines are unique (we had a bottle of ankayra or ankara i dont remember the name that was the best wine i ever taste in my life lovely taste of the
drinks
78.5699987411499% positive
  1. the turkish food is delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff are so friendly & attentive (a welcome change from the usual soho scene)!
  2. asked for a drink and the waiter brough me a glass full of ice with soda and my expectation of a drink was wrong because in a few minutes I just had water with soda.
  3. Best atmosphere, great food, great cocktails, friendly stuff.
  4. They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine with great selections of wine from South America and Europa.
  5. the best combination of great food, good wine and excellent
  6. Just drink the wine and enjoy the music
  7. EXPENSIVE dishes, RUDE bar staff, uneducated servers, and a lack of respect circles this old garage with a bad vibe.
  8. its a cool place to come with a bunch of people or with a date for maybe a mild dinner or some drinks.
  9. Some interesting cocktails but rather pricey.
  10. asked for a glass of wine and they brough a dirty glass with something.
  11. They are serving very good wines.
  12. even my boyfriend like their desserts he only eats desert once in a year :) their house coctails and special wines are unique (we had a bottle of ankayra or ankara i dont remember the name that was the best wine i ever taste in my life lovely taste of the
  13. We had a cocktail at the bar accompanied by some tasty meze?
  14. Also live jazz bands, extensive wine list and creative cocktails (Try "Last Call" and "Mojito Royal") give this place also a cool lounge feeling.
food quality
85.29000282287598% positive
  1. The food was good, the ambience was great, and the service was spectacular.
  2. have been so manyTurkish restaurants in New York City, but I've never seen like an Antique Garage; such a beautiful place,such a beautiful cliantales, tasty food, charming servers,bartender,host and Owner,Romance,music everything there.
  3. this is NOT a fine dining restaurant but more of a chaotic, dirty, unedible dish you should rather not enter!
  4. The food and the decoration were good.
  5. The unique food and decor of antique garage is an excellent choice for me and friends during the day or at night.
  6. However, on a brutally hot day like yesterday when I was hoping to have good food in the comfort of an airconditioned space, it seemed a bit ridiculous to have the door open, letting all the cold air escape.
  7. The cheese were yummy, but the meats were really not great.
  8. The food was good, but nothing special, I've had better and defenatly better turkish food.
  9. They have pretty good mediterrenean food.
  10. Attentive staff knows the food and makes the experience only better.
  11. always order the same dishes when I'm here.
  12. Our favorite burger in the city, in the perfect setting for a romantic meal, or to go with friends on a Friday night.
  13. The mash potatoes were perfect.
  14. The place is so romantic, design and ambience is awesome, food is very close to excellent.
  15. Comfortable atmosphere, yet chic and great food!
  16. Friendly servers and the amazing mediterranean dishes made this place an instant favorite in our short list of "go to" spots.
  17. We had a cocktail at the bar accompanied by some tasty meze?
  18. Among the starters, the Pizzette was decent, I'd say the best part of our meal.
  19. EXPENSIVE dishes, RUDE bar staff, uneducated servers, and a lack of respect circles this old garage with a bad vibe.
  20. They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine with great selections of wine from South America and Europa.
  21. the turkish food is delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff are so friendly & attentive (a welcome change from the usual soho scene)!
  22. Embarrassingly bad food.
  23. Best atmosphere, great food, great cocktails, friendly stuff.
  24. This is my new favorite restaurant-- the food, ambiance, jazz on Sundays make it such a treasure.
  25. The food is good, but sometimes too salty.
  26. recommend Antique Garage very highly to anyone who enjoys great mediterranean food, beautiful calming antique ambiance, and wait staff that enjoy their jobs.
  27. to begin, then a delicious main course of Turkish Meatballs and Shrimp Casserole
  28. the best combination of great food, good wine and excellent
  29. Great atmosphere, convenient location, and delicious food.
  30. The food and service were really outstanding, and the staff super friendly.
  31. It is good food, but I don't think it's worth the price.
  32. Nice scene Average food
  33. The service is so gracious, the ambience is gorgeous and the food is delicious.
  34. Everything was delicious!
menu variety
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. The menu is excellent for both lunch and dinner.
  2. They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine with great selections of wine from South America and Europa.
  3. the turkish food is delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff are so friendly & attentive (a welcome change from the usual soho scene)!
  4. waiters are so cool i just met with one of them his name is talha he was so kind and so helpfull about the menu.
  5. Also live jazz bands, extensive wine list and creative cocktails (Try "Last Call" and "Mojito Royal") give this place also a cool lounge feeling.
  6. There's a taste for everyone on the menu, and our experience is always superb.
  7. The menu isn't huge but everything on it is damn good.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This is my new favorite restaurant-- the food, ambiance, jazz on Sundays make it such a treasure.
  2. for one year I'm trying to make that restaurant to my favorite hang-out, but it is not working: the restaurant still hasn't really improved.
  3. absolutely recommend it as a great place for all occasions actually, not just a romantic night out, they have a fab long table for groups too.
service
71.99999809265137% positive
  1. Only problem was slow service, didn't know who our waitress was for 10 minutes.
  2. The service is so gracious, the ambience is gorgeous and the food is delicious.
  3. Management and staff are friendly and talkative.
  4. Attentive staff is friendly and offers excellent reccommendations.
  5. the turkish food is delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff are so friendly & attentive (a welcome change from the usual soho scene)!
  6. EXPENSIVE dishes, RUDE bar staff, uneducated servers, and a lack of respect circles this old garage with a bad vibe.
  7. waiters are so cool i just met with one of them his name is talha he was so kind and so helpfull about the menu.
  8. recommend Antique Garage very highly to anyone who enjoys great mediterranean food, beautiful calming antique ambiance, and wait staff that enjoy their jobs.
  9. Attentive staff knows the food and makes the experience only better.
  10. The service was almost perfect.
  11. Service was very good- prompt, friendly.
  12. oh, and in the summer, the front tables are great for people-watching!
  13. The food and service were really outstanding, and the staff super friendly.
  14. asked for a drink and the waiter brough me a glass full of ice with soda and my expectation of a drink was wrong because in a few minutes I just had water with soda.
  15. Best atmosphere, great food, great cocktails, friendly stuff.
  16. have been so manyTurkish restaurants in New York City, but I've never seen like an Antique Garage; such a beautiful place,such a beautiful cliantales, tasty food, charming servers,bartender,host and Owner,Romance,music everything there.
  17. its a cool place to come with a bunch of people or with a date for maybe a mild dinner or some drinks.
  18. The food was good, the ambience was great, and the service was spectacular.
  19. Bad service
  20. Friendly servers and the amazing mediterranean dishes made this place an instant favorite in our short list of "go to" spots.
  21. This is an expensive restaurant with a lot of bad service.
  22. The bartendar was especially nice.
  23. The staff was wonderful.
  24. And the poor waiters with their long sleeves and ties must have been miserable in that heat.
  25. The owner is very rude with the staff he screamed to them in front of the customers and for us is unrespectfull because they work for him and for people who go to eat.
value
57.14000225067139% positive
  1. The menu isn't huge but everything on it is damn good.
  2. Food was tasteful but a little bit pricey.
  3. we had a great dinner and the prices were affordable - would definitely recommend coming back.
  4. This is an expensive restaurant with a lot of bad service.
  5. Some interesting cocktails but rather pricey.
  6. It is good food, but I don't think it's worth the price.
  7. All at fairly expensive prices.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. asked for a drink and the waiter brough me a glass full of ice with soda and my expectation of a drink was wrong because in a few minutes I just had water with soda.
  2. absolutely recommend it as a great place for all occasions actually, not just a romantic night out, they have a fab long table for groups too.
  3. Only problem was slow service, didn't know who our waitress was for 10 minutes.
  4. And the poor waiters with their long sleeves and ties must have been miserable in that heat.
  5. For lunch time for example you have to wait between 30-45 minutes, impossible to have a nice lunch during a 1 hour break.
  6. However, as usual, he was right and it turned out to be one of our best dining experiences in a long time.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/29/09

Cute spot in Soho!

by nyc81

this place is great for a shopping break in soho! the turkish food is delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff are so friendly & attentive (a welcome change from the usual soho scene)! we had a great dinner and the prices were affordable - would definitely recommend coming back. oh, and in the summer, the front tables are great for people-watching!

  • Pros: delicious food, beautiful decor & ambiance
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/25/09

the best combination of great food, good wine and excellent

by FersunS

The unique food and decor of antique garage is an excellent choice for me and friends during the day or at night. They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine with great selections of wine from South America and Europa. Also they have a live jazz band during the week and on Sunday brunch. One of the most important thing is that i like about the restaurant is the friendliest staff and good choice of music..this restaurant is a MUST if you are around mercer & grand.

  • Pros: best appetizer with fresh warm bread...
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/09

This place is great.

by jonlikesit

This has quickly become one of my new favorite go-to places for lunch. The decor is great. The cucumber lemon flavored water is nice during the summer. The menu is excellent for both lunch and dinner. Everything I've tried so far (and it's been a lot) has been excellent. My favorites so far are the meatballs, the chicken kebab, the perfectly seared tuna, the hummus, and the pasta with feta cheese. It's great to have such a large variety of foods that I like and I want to try more!

  • Pros: The ambiance and food.
  • Cons: None.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/03/08

Very good restaurant in Soho

by PMelanie

They are serving very good wines. They have wines from different regions and a few are offered by the glass. I tried the malbec and was satisfied with it. Service is also very good. Food was tasteful but a little bit pricey. I tried the meatballs.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/20/08

Everything is ok but Pricey

by eelijjahh

3.5 starts. Great atmosphere, convenient location, and delicious food. I came here for lunch with potential clients. Everything tasted fantastic and the warm ambiance definitely helped smooth over awkward moments. Minus .5 star for the price. It is good food, but I don't think it's worth the price. Well, I guess anything decent in a pretty setting will cost an arm and a leg in the fidi.

  • Pros: food,ambiance
  • Cons: pricey

The Details on Antique Garage

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  • pricey food
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  • always superb experience
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