Turks & Frogs

(212) 691-8875

323 West 11th Street (Between Greenwich Street and Washington Street)
New York, NY 10014 40.735661 -74.007213

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

turksandfrogs.com/westvillage…

Hours:

Sun-Thu 5pm-4am

Fri-Sat 4pm-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Wine Bars, Wine Stores, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Restaurant Special Features:

Date Spot

Cuisine:

Turkish

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Turks & Frogs

Featured Review

Erin Behan

Contributor

The Scene – This cozy Turkish antique shop turned wine bar sits off a quiet side street in the West Village. Though its red and green interior isn't polished to perfection, its charm makes up for any oddities (such as the indoor faux wall with windows). An added twist: Most of the urns and antiques on display are for sale--just ask. – – The Draw – Couples and small groups of friends begin filling the tables as night falls, but the most interesting seat is at the bar, where patrons can sample any of the seven Turkish wines (or 60 more traditional reds and whites), and…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
For a red that bursts with berry flavor, try Chateau Potelle's zinfandel. White drinkers looking for a new Turkish favorite should try the light, fragarent Cankaya from Kavaklidere. The bar also sells the most popular beer in Turkey, Efes.
ambiance
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “It is definitely a great 'date place' with romantic lighting and decor.”
  2. “Turks & Frogs is a really cozy, neighborhood lounge and wine bar in the West Village.”
  3. “Please bring back apple tea and the cozy friendly service that used to make this a great neighborhood bar!”
  4. “The atmosphere is nice, but the wine list is limited, and the servers seem to know very little about the wines they serve.”
  5. “Over all decor leaves a bad taste in your mouth but the wine makes up for it.”
  6. “It's a sweet, neighborhood wine bar that is cozy and warm.”
drinks
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “After work, its a great place to meet friends or a date for a quiet drink.”
  2. “The owners were friendly and encouraged tastings from the wine list.”
  3. “Small and intimate, great wine selection, but don't come hungry”
  4. “discovered a couple great Turkish white wines I never new existed.”
  5. “He walked away after a friend wanted to order a vodka tonic, told me apple tea was not possible (it used to be on the menu), scoffed when we asked for a mixed appetizer plate and really destroyed the buzz of the evening for everyone.”
  6. “Over all decor leaves a bad taste in your mouth but the wine makes up for it.”
  7. “used to love Turks and Frogs as a place to end the evening with a glass of wine, a cup of tea or some snacks.”
  8. “Nice variety of wine.”
  9. “Nice venue, good wine, very cosy, looks like a great date place”
  10. “Please bring back apple tea and the cozy friendly service that used to make this a great neighborhood bar!”
  11. “Turks & Frogs is a really cozy, neighborhood lounge and wine bar in the West Village.”
  12. “It's a sweet, neighborhood wine bar that is cozy and warm.”
  13. “The atmosphere is nice, but the wine list is limited, and the servers seem to know very little about the wines they serve.”
  14. “Nice wine”
food quality
50.0% positive
  1. “If you are looking for an authentic, friendly place, this is the one.”
  2. “will say the food tasted pretty good, but overall it was just unprofessional and not a great experience.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Small and intimate, great wine selection, but don't come hungry”
  2. “He walked away after a friend wanted to order a vodka tonic, told me apple tea was not possible (it used to be on the menu), scoffed when we asked for a mixed appetizer plate and really destroyed the buzz of the evening for everyone.”
  3. “Nice variety of wine.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is definitely a great 'date place' with romantic lighting and decor.”
  2. “After work, its a great place to meet friends or a date for a quiet drink.”
  3. “Nice venue, good wine, very cosy, looks like a great date place”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Such rude service destroys and old favorite”
  2. “But I went in last night with three friends and the barman/waiter was so rude that it will put me off for life.”
  3. “If you are looking for an authentic, friendly place, this is the one.”
  4. “Friendly service.”
  5. “The atmosphere is nice, but the wine list is limited, and the servers seem to know very little about the wines they serve.”
  6. “Please bring back apple tea and the cozy friendly service that used to make this a great neighborhood bar!”
  7. “The staff was friendly and available when needed.”
  8. “The owners were friendly and encouraged tastings from the wine list.”
  9. “Rude service, slow service”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “Rude service, slow service”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/27/11

Great Ambient

by CherryJessica

A great option for a date or a drink with a friend ( cozy atmosphere, chill out music).Really cool place with delicious hummus and paninis. My fav Chicken Shishkebab :P

Madly choice of wines! Recommended.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/17/08

Graet date spot

by hoople34

I went here on a first date recently and had a great time. The ambiance was intimate and good for conversation. We drank some wine and time flew by. The staff was friendly and available when needed. Highly recommended.

  • Pros: Ambiance, Service
2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/14/08

Pros and Cons

by partyreview

Pros: Nice venue, good wine, very cosy, looks like a great date place

Cons: Rude service, slow service

Event: I was part of a group that did drinks at Turks & Frogs several nights ago. The first group (3) had a few drinks and the second (3) joined us later. We both had seperate checks. We drank at the bar. The bartender got into an argument with the other group when they tried to pay their check because he insisted on a bigger tip. Now if I don't call that rude/bad service I don't know what is. Also, very very very slow service in ordering food.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/26/08

Small and intimate, great wine selection, but don't come hungry

by drink_club1

It's a sliver of a place in the West Village. Food consists of small plates of appetizers and a few sandwiches. It's the wine list that shines. I discovered a couple great Turkish white wines I never new existed. At an average of $10 for half a glass, the night will probably not be cheap, but you will learn... and taste something new. The harried staff of two (one Turk, one Frog?) manage the place in a brisk, but friendly way. It's crowded, but if you find a table you can have a cozy, even intimate, time. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC drinkers

  • Pros: great wine selection, quiet, intimate
  • Cons: small, staff overworked
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/08

Love Turks & Frogs!

by loveitt

Turks & Frogs is a really cozy, neighborhood lounge and wine bar in the West Village. Very nice selection of wines and tasty finger foods. There is a really nice vibe here and although I went with a friend, it would also be great for a date. Highly Recommended

  • Pros: Wine, Food, Ambiance

The Details on Turks & Frogs

Place Categories:

  • rude service
  • warm wine bar
  • nice wine
  • great date place
  • encouraged tastings
  • available staff
  • love turks
  • romantic lighting
  • not comfy seats
  • really nice vibe
  • romantic decor
  • bad taste
  • nice atmosphere
  • order vodka tonic
  • great neighborhood
  • love frogs
  • nice venue
  • recommended highly
  • great turkish white wines
  • authentic friendly place
  • not great experience
  • rude barmanwaiter
  • nice variety
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