(212) 265-0650
329 W 51st St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7633
-73.9865
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Last updated 5.07.10
Category:
Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, After Work
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Sortie
Featured Review
Kara Zuaro
Contributor
The Scene – Visitors step down from a tree-lined street to the front patio, where a brightly colored mosaic and handful of umbrella tables greet them. But inside the subterreanean space, the look is more dark and sultry. A giant old Pegasus sign, retired from a Mobil gas station, embellishes the brick-exposed wall beside a roomy square-shaped bar. There, neighborhood patrons with decidedly uptown style sit and mingle. Further back, a dining room lined with plush red banquettes accommodates after-work guests who want to rest their feet more poshly. – – The Draw – With…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Stop in between 5pm and 7pm for an array of drink specials.
- The Extras:
- You can grab dinner here, too--the menu offers plenty of small plates, French bistro fare, and seven types of mussels (the house specialty).
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 92.8600025177002% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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Good Times
by Eddienet71
great spot to mingle and meet...kitchen is not open, but the drinks and atmosphere is rocking, great DJ music on Saturdays - good place to stop by before hitting a club
- Pros: friendliness, bartender, Juan
- Cons: crowded
A CRITTER ON THE BAR!!!!!!
by tea001
I once loved Sortie. Good food and delicious drinks. Until I went there tonight with my girlfriend. I ordered my favorite SHRIMP tapa and found out "the kitchen was closed for food cost and evaluation." To me it sounded like a health code violation. I was a bit disappointed so decided to just have a drink.
I was sitting at the bar conversating and drinking as a FOUR LEGGED CREATURE (LIKE MICKY)ran across the bar past me and back. You figure it out, why the kitchen was closed... We went next door to Vice Versa had a dinner and drinks at EASE!
- Cons: THUMBS DOWN
Cozy Spot
by nessa
This place is definitely good for a cool after work spot. However I would recommend if going in a group to call for reservations because it gets packed and you can?t get a seat. Lucky for my group the waitress made room for us. We had a cozy table in the back and plenty of drinks which were OK. Overall a decent place for a little after work chit chat and a good variety of music which was my plus.
- Pros: Decor
- Cons: Drinks
Great service, loud venue toward night
by ionic57
Great place for a casual drink and finger food. The lighting is subtle, the couches are comfortable, and the staff are knowledgeable and attentive. I went with a date and ended up staying much longer than we expected. Try the weekly special wine and some of their great tasting plates. We order steamed dumplings and an assorted cheese dish; everything came out great! I highly recommend this place for a date or local hangout, though the music gets a little loud toward the late night if you're trying to hear your date on the other side of the table.
HOT TUESDAY PARTY/ SOULFUL & FUNKY HOUSE MUSIC
by elleamckenzie
This bar/lounge/restaurant has NO well liquor. The bar selection is excellent. We happened upon a party when we arrived. The DJ was HOT! It was an Old New York Cool crowd. We did not eat but we did DANCE. We left a little before 1Am and the crowd was just coming in. Check it out.!!!
- Pros: Tuesday Night Party
- Cons: Closed on Mondays
The Details on Sortie
Place Categories:
- good place
- great dj music
- great date spot
- best bar
- warm service
- great staff
- great atmosphere
- well-presented dishes
- like exotic beers
- favorite shrimp tapa
- impressive djs
- best molten chocolate cake
- especially liked red walls
- best new loungebareatery
- order steamed dumplings
- fails never
- full advantage
- great midtown spot
- wonderful world beats
- great lounge
- great lovely drink menu
- great guest dj
- best hidden gem
- cozy sortie
- especially liked low lighting

