Highline Restaurant & Bar
(212) 243-3339
835 Washington St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7404
-74.0077
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Meatpacking District
What People Are Saying About Highline Restaurant & Bar
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The Scene
At this three-story, super-stylized space, the fun begins in the Pool Lounge, where crowds bounce on translucent exercise-ball chairs around a shimmering fountain. Upstairs, a surprisingly coordinated crew of swift, smiling servers navigates tight tables and futuristic wine storage. Diners retreat upstairs for dessert, though the beds with swivel tables aren't exactly comfortable while sharing the sticky, sumptuous chocolate cake.
The Food
Thai never looked or tasted so modern. Pastry-wrapped soup buns burst with unbelievably rich smoked soy and foie gras; corn-scallion fritters swim in edamame emulsion; pad thai arrives with heaps of sprouts and mango. Entrees, including strip steak zippy with lemongrass-cumin sauce, tiny mustard-basil gnocchi alongside char-grilled chicken and tumeric-rubbed pork swathed in roasted rice, deliver stylish bang for the buck, though meats are occasionally dry. Even simpler dishes are packed with fresh vegetables and fluffy rice.
User Reviews
foodienyc1
May 23, 2009
My friends and I went to Highline for a Saturday lunch and we were extremely disappointed and left in disgust. The lunch menu offers an appetizer and entree for under $10, which is seemingly a good deal. The appetizers were average, decently portioned, but nothing to brag about. Highline lost me at the entree. Pad thai is one of my all time favorite dishes, but this one left me in utter disgust and was almost inedible. My friends compared the smell of the pad thai to wet dog and digestive juices. The majority of my friends left the restaurant with our plates seemingly untouched and nobody bothered to take the leftovers home. Ultimately, the hip, modern ambiance doesn't make up for the worst thai food I've ever had. I don't know why is place is rated so highly and I honestly wish I could give this restaurant no stars. If you're looking for excellent thai food at the same price that is guaranteed to satisfy, head over to Spice.
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Loveasian
January 24, 2009
Writing a review isn?t usually my thing, but I have to admit after tonight?s experience it is a must that I announce my satisfaction in regards of my birthday event and recognize their effort in satisfying client?s needs. We had a reservation for 20 then 6 of our friends decided that they couldn?t make it. So I had to tell the host that there are less of us than expected. I was surprised with the respond we got from the staff despise its location in the meatpacking district where everything is all about attitude. We sat at the bar since we had to wait for our friends to arrive and had a round of mojitos. The Mojitos are to die for. Honestly.. those were the best tasting mojitos I had so far No kidding!! The minute we were seated the service were very prompt, the water glass were always filled, trendy yet less stressed atmosphere which were a big plus. I had their simple salad with crispy rice and miso dressing which i am already thinking about again right now. For main i went with the double red fish which was a fillet whole red snapper in a bed of red sauce. AMAZING! After finishing the last course of our meals the adorable manager Don offered to accommodate us in the pool lounge. Music were great, ambiance were just perfect, house music with a little mainstream vocal added just perfected our night. We had a blast, I?m glad that I spent my 30th birthday at Highline. Try it for yourself!!
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irish41687
July 13, 2008
I made a reservation here for a friend's 22nd birthday party. I wanted somewhere that was well decorated and trendy, but was also affordable - Highline was perfect. The staff was accommodating and friendly. I was worried that the food would be just mediocre after reading some of reviews, but I found it to be great! It wasn't anything particularly special (tasted like most Thai food that I've had) but it was certainly tasty, and combined with the restaurant's atmosphere, it was well worth going. The drinks were very tasty and strong! I'm sure I'll be going back.. There is also a cool lounge downstairs that is worth checking out for an after-dinner drink.
read full reviewThe Details on Highline Restaurant & Bar
The Extras:
Anyone familiar with Peep, the owners' Soho location, will find the second-floor bathrooms just as cutting-edge, but less unsettling.
What to Drink:
Not-too-sweet cocktails, like the ginger mojito "Man Overboard" ($11) pair well with the full-flavored cuisine. The wine list is short and inexpensive, with great spicy reds like shiraz ($6-$7) and full-bodied whites like Gewurtztraminer ($6).
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are taken only for parties of five or more, so arrive early and wait in the upstairs or downstairs bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Late Night Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Bar Scene
