An impeccable Morcoccan lounge that embodies elegance on a luxurious level. It's much more than a lounge, it's like a temporary getaway!

(347) 767-4902

217 Bowery (Between Prince Street and Spring Street)
New York, NY 10002 40.7217 -73.9935

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery

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Last updated 11.30.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Lounges

Payment Methods:

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Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Private Parties

Cuisine:

Moroccan, Middle Eastern

Bar & Club Special Features:

Late-Night Scene

What People Are Saying About Katra

The Owner

Katra

Owner

Katra is now booking holiday parties! Call for info or email info@katranyc.com.New York City's Katra serves Middle East, Moroccan fusion style tapas designed by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer of Jean Georges. The kitchen is open till 2am. The lounge plays European techno and Middle-Eastern hip-hop to regular beats and has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.The decor at Katra is Moroccan styled with all the furnishings brought back from Morocco. Pillow-strewn couches and intimate nooks dot the lounge. The mood is laidback with a distinct Middle-Eastern vibe. The cocktail list is Middle-Eastern in…

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Morrocan lounge serving Middle-Eastern fusion style tapas and cocktails in New York City.

Editor's Tips

On the Menu:
Small plate meals include Spiced Beef Patties and Mushroom and Paneer Cheese Tarts, and large plate meals include Grill Baby Lamp Chops and Harissa Infused Chicken Pie.
What to Drink:
Included on the list of cocktails is Morrocan Delight, a mix of stoli vanilla, white chocolate Godiva and Chambord.
ambiance
98.00999641418457% positive
  1. the music was fresh & fun, everyone acted their age and there was no attitude like at most clubs.
  2. The atmosphere, the service, and the attention from Chris, the OWNER was absolutely amazing.
  3. Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders.
  4. Hassle free organizing thanks to Chris, awesome atmosphere thanks to the bar tenders and table staff, accomodating door policy thanks to attitude-free bouncers.
  5. The best thing about this place is that its initmate which makes it ideal for a bday party and the decor is just beautiful.
  6. definitely recommend Katra for anyone who wants a fun night out.
  7. The venue is very nice, with a chic, upscale atmosphere without the attitude so many of the NY lounges have.
  8. This place is great fun
  9. Overall, Katra is an ideal venue for private events due to it's layout, atmosphere, and pleasant staff.
  10. Atmosphere was fun and unpretencious.
  11. Everything was excellent from the service, food, music, drinks, decor, and especially the management.
  12. Highly recommended for events or just a fun night out.
  13. It made out night as we all had so much fun and to our surprise all the staff were so nice.
  14. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch.
  15. Great food, nice ambiance, and good music!
  16. This is a perfect location for birthdays, celebrations, reunions, corporate parties or night out with friends.
  17. The decor is beautiful, the people were friendly and there was great music all night long.
  18. To say the staff are fun and friendly is an understatement.
  19. Great place with everything from the staff to the management, doorstaff, decor, drinks and food were phat
  20. The atmosphere, candles, furniture, everything make for the perfect classy setting.
  21. Did not like the coatcheck charge but still lots of fun
  22. Friendly door policy with respectful bouncers, great management, reasonable prices, great service, great decor, great music and so on.
  23. The decor was authentic and the prices reasonable.
  24. Beautiful decor, delicious food, really good drinks and fun music.
  25. Everyone in the party had an incredible time and I loved the decor, vibe, and atmosphere of the overall club.
  26. All in all, an enjoyable experience and I would recommend Katra as a fun tasteful lounge, with good music, tasty cocktails, and quality standards.
  27. Perfect gentlemen, nice atmosphere.
  28. Everything was wonderful, from the food to the staff and the decor.
  29. The music, food, and atmosphere were great and there was absolutely no hassle whatsoever for my guests.
  30. Excellent service and atmosphere
  31. Great fun, cool vibe.
  32. like this place as the crowd was mixed and alot of fun.
  33. have gone out to nice places with my friends many times and have allot of fun!
  34. Good customer service, good music, fun atmosphere.
  35. The place itself has great ambiance.
  36. love the atmosphere, it does get a bit tight, but you will have fun either way.
  37. There open door policy with standards that keep the bad crowd out make the place so comfortable with plenty of eye candy available including the two Irish owners who must be brothers.
  38. the bar was very romantic and we were invited to sit in one of their cabanas for either dinner or drinks.
  39. The music was fun with a great mix of Hip-Hop, Middle Eastern Hip-Hop, Euro and World.
  40. This place is beautiful with warm and inviting decor which is the best Moroccan style lounge I have seen in New York.
  41. The night we went it was PACKED with people and really hard just to move around anywhere- however, the vibe was fun and the DJ was spinning some great dance music.
  42. The music was great, the atmosphere fun and inviting, and all my guests had a terrific time.
  43. The ambience is perfect for a party!
  44. This place was so much fun that we stayed until they started sweeping the floor!
  45. It was and we had so much fun and the music was great.
  46. really liked this spot with its warm decor and friendly staff.
  47. The crowd was beautiful even though it was very full everybody had a lot of fun.
  48. threw my little sister's 21st birthday party there, this is what she said: "it was the perfect location.
  49. Had a great birthday party here with great sevice and staff and decor.
  50. ordered a buffet that everyone ended up loving, the lamb dishes were interesting and fun.
  51. very cozy and sultry atmosphere.
  52. Had a party here on Sat for 40 of my best friends and we had so much fun that it was the best party I had ever.
  53. The atmosphere was great, the music was fun, got everyone dancing.
  54. Great fun and highly recommended.
  55. Warm, friendly service, great specialty drinks, and wonderful ambiance.
  56. This place is great and has so much going for it from decor to service and an easy door policy.
  57. absolutely love everything about this place, the ambiance, the look, the food, the drinks and the music.
  58. The food is great but the ambiance was even better!
  59. The atmosphere was perfect.
  60. The crowd was fun and friendly and looking to enjoy the night!
  61. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is phenominal and the location keeps it real.
  62. My guest and I love the romantic ambience.
  63. This place was the most fun we have had in months.
  64. The atmosphere, music, and open bar were amazing.
  65. Threw my wife a bithday party here and all my guests had a blast, they all loved the ambiance and music, the appetizer platters were amazing and the drinks were great, Chris and the guys at Katra made organizing this event a breeze, don't hesitate to have
  66. The lounge has a terrific atmosphere and plenty of space.
  67. Katra was the perfect place for this party and it was alot of fun.
  68. The reason I give this place such rave reviews is because (1) the decor is great.
  69. Inside you are greeted with beautiful Morroccan decorations which seemed like they came from North Africa.
  70. The decor is authentic and warm which brings you back to the North African countryside.
  71. Had a great party here last night and was happy to say the all the reviews I read before I booked the party here were totally true and I cant really add much more then this place is hot and fun and they really took care of us.
  72. Great atmosphere and great crowd!
  73. The food, decor, staff and music were all great and I am only to happy to tell you all about this beautiful spot in the Bowery.
  74. The staff was fun and very helpful, and also very supportive of the event.
  75. have gone out to bad places many times and had no fun at all.
  76. The food was superb, the drinks were great, and the music and atmosphere was second to none.
  77. Defenitley recommended for a birthday or simply a very fun night out.
  78. Great establishment, amazing staff, and beautiful ambiance.
  79. The bartender assigned to my party for the night was good in making sure my guests were comfortable and that our drinks were always full.
  80. The ambience and the mood are set by beautiful Moroccan decor which brings you to the Middle East in style and elegance.
  81. The decor in the inside is beautiful and warm and its a nice easy hot spot without all the "BS" that other clubs seem to have.
  82. The music is fun & the staff is very accomodating.
  83. Decor is great and provides a nice ambiance for a party.
  84. This place is alot of fun and has great service.
  85. The music was great, the ambiance of the club itself is breathless.
  86. good scene, nice decorations.
  87. Very lovely decor, comfy couches and great drinks.
  88. highly recommend Katra to anyone who wants to have any kind of party or event in a relaxed and fun atmosphere where everything you need is taken care of and you're guaranteed to have a great time.
  89. Katra's sleek atmosphere couldn't have been more suitable for the Friday night professional work crowd.
  90. The decor is warm and relaxing and the music is worldly.
  91. Everything from the music to the atmosphere was great and I'm already planning my next party there.
  92. Everything from the decor to the service was excellent and the owners hands on.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. There crab cakes and Moroccan fries are amazing.
  2. lounge/club/restaurant. The food was excellent and their crab cakes are to die for.
drinks
91.1299991607666% positive
  1. The drinks were club prices but we did not have to pay cover which was nice.
  2. and the waitress (even though I believe she just started working there) was great about keeping the drinks flowing and getting all the different drink orders from all 15 of us.
  3. New liquor called Rhythm had a nice open bar and there were some nice OCUGARS there!
  4. All in all, an enjoyable experience and I would recommend Katra as a fun tasteful lounge, with good music, tasty cocktails, and quality standards.
  5. Staff was good and the drinks were strong!
  6. Great food , service, drinks and doormen.
  7. This place has nice food ,good service and great cocktails.
  8. The drinks are expensive here.
  9. The food & drinks were fabulous and our guests couldn't stop talk about the place.
  10. Music and drinks were great!
  11. the bar was very romantic and we were invited to sit in one of their cabanas for either dinner or drinks.
  12. Katra gave us the v.i.p., I recommend this place to anyone who just wants a new spot to go for drinks or to have a party at.
  13. The drinks are creative and mouth watering.
  14. Had dinner here with a large group of friends and I am happy to say that katra is a beautiful, warm and welcoming lounge with tastey food, amazing cocktails, nice music and great service.
  15. Everything was excellent from the service, food, music, drinks, decor, and especially the management.
  16. Good drinks, great food, etc etc etc.
  17. The bartenders have an amazing personality to match- with killer cocktails that achieve the mission to destination FUN!
  18. Overall I would definitely recommend Katra to anyone looking to chill, have dinner, & drinks; or to anyone looking to set it off!
  19. The bartender assigned to my party for the night was good in making sure my guests were comfortable and that our drinks were always full.
  20. They have great selections of wines as well.
  21. There was no drink that cost $15 dollars and the prices were average for this type of place, We had food which was excellent and the price per dish was no more then $16.
  22. The atmosphere, music, and open bar were amazing.
  23. Everyone Loved the drinks, the food, the DJ's are wonder and the whole vibe over all is Great!
  24. Food excellent and drink was a little pricey but no different from any hot spot.
  25. The drinks were great.
  26. Threw my wife a bithday party here and all my guests had a blast, they all loved the ambiance and music, the appetizer platters were amazing and the drinks were great, Chris and the guys at Katra made organizing this event a breeze, don't hesitate to have
  27. The food is excellent and drinks tasty.
  28. would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a nice night out with a good crowd and banging drinks!
  29. Great service, drinks and food and the bellydancer was beautiful.
  30. The drinks were a little pricey but were all unique in there own way.
  31. The drinks were a little pricey but there was no cover so it balanced.
  32. Very lovely decor, comfy couches and great drinks.
  33. absolutely love everything about this place, the ambiance, the look, the food, the drinks and the music.
  34. The highest price drink was $13 which was the amazing Lychee Martini.
  35. The food is great, the drinks are good.
  36. The owner sent over a bottle of champagne for my birthday and the drinks were wonderful (slightly pricey but standard NYC prices).
  37. best lounge/bar/club/service in the city
  38. The space is gorgeous and the bar staff is very friendly.
  39. the food was refreshingly exotic and the drinks were made with fresh raspberries.
  40. Drinks are pretty pricey, I believe it was $7 for a beer and $13 for a shot of Patron, (isnt every nice lounge/bar in NYC) but bartenders are quick to serve you and all the staff/bouncers I met were really personable.
  41. The drink are pretty unique and a little pricey but when you don't have to pay cover its worth while.
  42. best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!
  43. The food was excellent and the drinks were very good.
  44. Great food, drink and a waitress that would make a man give his wallet away too.
  45. drinks were top of the line and service was unusually fast and friendly.
  46. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch.
  47. Like this place but drinks a little pricey but htat is why I was told they do not charge cover
  48. The drinks were excellent and the prices the same for all major clubs but the btl service was cheaper as I noticed most btls in clubs are gone up $50.
  49. Warm, friendly service, great specialty drinks, and wonderful ambiance.
  50. The bar staff were superb and funny!
  51. Hassle free organizing thanks to Chris, awesome atmosphere thanks to the bar tenders and table staff, accomodating door policy thanks to attitude-free bouncers.
  52. food trays were great and happy hour drinks are a steal in the city, we'll be back to plan our own party in their downstairs
  53. We chose the Lychee Martini and Morroccan Mojito as our signature cocktails, but in the end, the variety of different martini's and mixed drinks coming out of the bar was amazing!
  54. From the H'Orderves, open bar, and excellent service.
  55. The food and drinks were really good and the service was great.
  56. The drinks are good, too.
  57. The cocktails are unique and tasty with their Pomegranate martini going down very well.
  58. we had a blast drinking downstairs at the bar and dancing to the great music the DJ was playing.
  59. went herewith my co-workers andI really loveditthe musicwas good not whatud expect its really whats being played now,anyways the drinks were good and the food was awesome try the FRIES.
  60. Atmosphere is great, drinks were really good, really GOOD!
  61. The drinks are nice and this place is a little pricey but when we did not pay cover it all adds up.
  62. The drinks are a little pricey but all clubs are the same I think.
  63. The drinks were a little pricey but if looking at the average in the City, it wasn't bad at all.
  64. Seductive music, delicious cocktails, and some seriously hot people.
  65. The drinks were amazing and fresh.
  66. The birthday crew had a great time and the owner took really good care of us including free drinks.
  67. If you're looking for a great place to have a party or have a quiet drink, Katra is your place.
  68. Great place with everything from the staff to the management, doorstaff, decor, drinks and food were phat
  69. The staff from bar staff to waitress were so friendly and attentive which was remarkable for NYC and I give them a big "S" for service.
  70. Beautiful decor, delicious food, really good drinks and fun music.
  71. Everything was great from waiting to get in, they have a room so your not freezing, to the drinks to the overall party.
  72. The bar was packed, the music was real good, all our friends had a great time, and we were treated very well by the entire staff.
  73. Our waitress Celeste was extremely nice considering she had to cover so many people and she would always come around and check on us, which is hard when there's about 50/60 people asking for drinks.
  74. They got us our drinks fast and the dj played all the right music!
  75. Overall nice place though, good lounge, bar, a bit of dancing, good DJ and some hookas.
  76. From the door staff to the music and drink, the music to the waitstaff everything was great.
  77. The food was superb, the drinks were great, and the music and atmosphere was second to none.
food quality
96.70000076293945% positive
  1. The drinks were amazing and fresh.
  2. We got hungry at about one and were ready to go get food but we were happy to find out the kitchen was open late and the food was excellent.
  3. The food, decor, staff and music were all great and I am only to happy to tell you all about this beautiful spot in the Bowery.
  4. This place has great food and service and out waitress downstairs was wonderful.
  5. Great place, wonderful service, and amazing food!
  6. The food & drinks were fabulous and our guests couldn't stop talk about the place.
  7. We also got chicken, if I remember, which was also really good.
  8. Breathe of fresh air
  9. Great foods and fairly cheap prices for good dishes compared to other restaurants (especially for a bowery place).
  10. The food is great but the ambiance was even better!
  11. The food was beautiful and the staff was very very happy.
  12. The decor is authentic and warm which brings you back to the North African countryside.
  13. The food is great, the drinks are good.
  14. We had a wonderful time here last night and would like to thank the staff and management of Katra for a wonderful and authentic experience in the Bowery.
  15. The service was very good and the food was excellent.
  16. The food was great and the service excellent.
  17. went herewith my co-workers andI really loveditthe musicwas good not whatud expect its really whats being played now,anyways the drinks were good and the food was awesome try the FRIES.
  18. The food was excellent and our waitress was top notch.
  19. AWESOME place,AMAZING service and ABSOLUTELY delicious food!
  20. absolutely love everything about this place, the ambiance, the look, the food, the drinks and the music.
  21. The food was fresh and full of flavor not like our frozen Christmas party last year.
  22. Good drinks, great food, etc etc etc.
  23. Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders.
  24. Everything was wonderful from the food to the service and the easy door policy.
  25. would not solely rely on Katra as a traditional Morracan restaurant though as they do not serve traditional morracan food, but if you just want to have somereally good food, then this place is really worth it.
  26. Great place with everything from the staff to the management, doorstaff, decor, drinks and food were phat
  27. recommend Katra to lounge goers looking for a great dj and good food!
  28. The food was beautiful and timely.
  29. The food was tastey including this dish called a Tagine which is great with Fries.
  30. Its a breath of fresh air for the nightlife industry in NYC and I so happy to report that this place when it comes to service puts all others to shame.
  31. Over all good food, good service, GREAT PLACE!
  32. Great service, drinks and food and the bellydancer was beautiful.
  33. The staff were excellent and the food of the wall.
  34. The cocktails are unique and tasty with their Pomegranate martini going down very well.
  35. All my friends and family were impressed by the service of the staff and the great food.
  36. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is phenominal and the location keeps it real.
  37. The food was delicious too!
  38. Its food is nice and tapas in style but I wish the menu was a little more larger.
  39. lounge/club/restaurant. The food was excellent and their crab cakes are to die for.
  40. The food was simply beautiful!
  41. The food is beautiful and put togeather well without the cost.
  42. Great food, drink and a waitress that would make a man give his wallet away too.
  43. Our group got the Moroccan fries, which were really really good.
  44. love the look, and the food is very good (try the wings).
  45. The food was excellent and the drinks were very good.
  46. The food isn't half bad either, especially the spiced beef patties.
  47. actually had to go get dinner with my wife after we left the party i was at because there was so little food at the party due to such slow service.
  48. ordered a buffet that everyone ended up loving, the lamb dishes were interesting and fun.
  49. Well all I can say is that Katra is a breath of fresh air from all the other venues we saw and even the ones from previous years.
  50. The food is excellent and drinks tasty.
  51. Seductive music, delicious cocktails, and some seriously hot people.
  52. they have the best cocktail list and the food is also very good.
  53. This place is the opposite of everything I expected including nice doormen and great food.
  54. The food and drinks were really good and the service was great.
  55. My sister had a blast, the food was great, and all of my guests had no problem getting in.
  56. Everything was excellent from the service, food, music, drinks, decor, and especially the management.
  57. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch.
  58. The food is tasty and pretty cheap.
  59. The food was delicious and service impeccable.
  60. best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!
  61. This is a beautiful spot on the Bowery with fine food and great service.
  62. the food was refreshingly exotic and the drinks were made with fresh raspberries.
  63. The food was really good and the staff was so friendly.
  64. Had dinner here with a large group of friends and I am happy to say that katra is a beautiful, warm and welcoming lounge with tastey food, amazing cocktails, nice music and great service.
  65. Our waitress was authentic Moroccan was very good and had great manners.
  66. The food was great and when the owner found out it was my birthday he bought me a bottle of Champagne.
  67. Great food , service, drinks and doormen.
  68. Beautiful decor, delicious food, really good drinks and fun music.
  69. Everything was wonderful, from the food to the staff and the decor.
  70. The music is great, the food is amazing and the service is top notch.
  71. All in all, an enjoyable experience and I would recommend Katra as a fun tasteful lounge, with good music, tasty cocktails, and quality standards.
  72. Had a wonderful time with great staff, food and music!
  73. First of all Katra is a beautiful place on the Bowery with wonderful food which surprised me for downtown.
  74. The food has consistantly been good and the servers are very attentive.
  75. There Lychee martini was amazing and so was the lamb tagine.
  76. Its a breath of fresh air and no we did not have to pay a cover.
  77. The music, food, and atmosphere were great and there was absolutely no hassle whatsoever for my guests.
  78. The space is beautiful, the service and staff are excellent, and everything was delicious.
  79. The appetizers were delicious, in particular the little lamb kabob things.
  80. The food was really nice which was is not the norm is busy clubs like this.
  81. The food was beautiful as promised and as you can see from all the other reviews that this spot KATRA is different from everywhere else.
  82. This place has nice food ,good service and great cocktails.
  83. had to wait forever for my food and take my girlfriend someplace else for dinner in the end because she was upset at the slow service and we left starving.
  84. The food was amazing, the waitress was very attentive, the bartenders were fast and friendly and the owner with his "don?
  85. we had few tapas early on which were tasty.
  86. hosted an event several weeks back and needless to say everything from to the staff, the service and the food was outstanding!
  87. The decor was authentic and the prices reasonable.
  88. things ran smoothly, i was taken care of well, music and dancing was great, and food is very delicious.
  89. We have had a number of parties in Katra in the last year and when I was told about the review on the place I was very surprised as all our events were wonderful and we found the staff to be very polite, the food excellent and the management attentive.
  90. Mediocre food, lousy service
  91. food trays were great and happy hour drinks are a steal in the city, we'll be back to plan our own party in their downstairs
  92. There was no drink that cost $15 dollars and the prices were average for this type of place, We had food which was excellent and the price per dish was no more then $16.
  93. There crab cakes and Moroccan fries are amazing.
  94. It has a unique blend of great food, an awesome dj and just an overall great vibe.
  95. the music was fresh & fun, everyone acted their age and there was no attitude like at most clubs.
  96. Everyone loved the place, the food and especially the bellydancer!
  97. And food was tasty.
  98. We had bottle service for all the tables, the waitresses were good looking and professional, they tended to our every wish - even when Matt ordered more shrimp about every 15 minutes.
  99. Everyone Loved the drinks, the food, the DJ's are wonder and the whole vibe over all is Great!
  100. The food was superb, the drinks were great, and the music and atmosphere was second to none.
  101. recommend you order the Mojitos they are delicious and try their awesome Mediterranean Tapas menu and don?
  102. think Katra is very nice spot and the easy door policy is really a breath of fresh air in New York
  103. The place is gorgeous, the staff was very accommodating and attentive, the food was excellent and the music that night was exactly what I was looking for - old school dance music.
  104. Great food, nice ambiance, and good music!
  105. The food we had was nice even though one dish did not come out the owner sent us some apptizers free and a btl of champagne.
  106. the food is incredible we really had a great time
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Its food is nice and tapas in style but I wish the menu was a little more larger.
  2. also ordered from their menu which was very good and not too expensive.
  3. The service was excellent and out waitress new everything on the menu which they are supposed to do in NY.
  4. We chose the Lychee Martini and Morroccan Mojito as our signature cocktails, but in the end, the variety of different martini's and mixed drinks coming out of the bar was amazing!
  5. The menu had great appetizers, and just about all my friends ordered from the menu and were satisfied.
  6. He kept the party going all night and played a good variety of hip hop, R&B and he splashed in a little pop, plus some blasts from the past.
  7. best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!
  8. They have great selections of wines as well.
  9. The waitresses were attentive, the music was hip, the crowd diverse, the bartenders were actually nice and chris the owner is awesome.
  10. recommend you order the Mojitos they are delicious and try their awesome Mediterranean Tapas menu and don?
overall
94.2300033569336% positive
  1. If you just want to have a good time with good people, this is the place to go.
  2. Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders.
  3. Had a great party here last night and was happy to say the all the reviews I read before I booked the party here were totally true and I cant really add much more then this place is hot and fun and they really took care of us.
  4. read every review I could possibly find about a great place to throw a party in NYC and I ultimately decided on Katra for numerous reasons.
  5. would not solely rely on Katra as a traditional Morracan restaurant though as they do not serve traditional morracan food, but if you just want to have somereally good food, then this place is really worth it.
  6. Great foods and fairly cheap prices for good dishes compared to other restaurants (especially for a bowery place).
  7. Katra is a great place for a private party!
  8. The crowd was good and there was just the perfect amount of people there as you could easily dance and talk to each other yet the place was still busy.
  9. The music set a great vibe, i could not think of a better place i could of done my event.
  10. What I really enjoyed was how nice the management is at this restaurant and nightclub.
  11. great place to party
  12. If you're looking for a great place to have a party or have a quiet drink, Katra is your place.
  13. The best thing about this place is that its initmate which makes it ideal for a bday party and the decor is just beautiful.
  14. The drinks are nice and this place is a little pricey but when we did not pay cover it all adds up.
  15. They will do even better once the weather gets nicer too I would recommend this place!
  16. overall Katra is a great place and I suggest if you are reading this to check out the scene.
  17. Overall nice place though, good lounge, bar, a bit of dancing, good DJ and some hookas.
  18. great new place!
  19. great place 2 Have F U N!
  20. Meet the best new place I have seen in a while.
  21. have been in there on a number of days and there is always a good buzz about the place.
  22. It is so nice to go some place and be treated so special by such a wonderful staff.
  23. This place is one nice place to party
  24. Very nice place.
  25. great place for a charity event!
  26. The crowd was also a nice mix and nobody stuck up or anything; this is definitely not a pretentious place!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. food trays were great and happy hour drinks are a steal in the city, we'll be back to plan our own party in their downstairs
  2. Good party and we will be back
  3. will definitely come back here and all my friends were so happy so this is my new favorite place.
  4. will undoubtedly go back to Katra in the very near future, and I recommend Katra to anyone looking for a great party experience.
  5. Katra overall was great and we will be back
  6. We loved this place and will be back
service
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. Hassle free organizing thanks to Chris, awesome atmosphere thanks to the bar tenders and table staff, accomodating door policy thanks to attitude-free bouncers.
  2. the table was great the club was poppin and the vip waitress celeste was awesome.
  3. We have had a number of parties in Katra in the last year and when I was told about the review on the place I was very surprised as all our events were wonderful and we found the staff to be very polite, the food excellent and the management attentive.
  4. There was no confusion with our tables, there were no mishaps with the prices of our package, every single person on my guest list was granted complimentary entry, and the staff was the most professional I've seen.
  5. First of all our waitress Michelle was amazing making sure everything was perfect and having the humour to match.
  6. The decor is beautiful, the people were friendly and there was great music all night long.
  7. GREAT service!
  8. All the staff was great with guests.
  9. The thing I love about Katra is how everybody is friendly and the owners and staff make everyone feel welcome.
  10. From the time we arrived the staff was very helpful and attentive from Chris the Manager to our waitress Jen, the busboys, bouncer, and our event planner Nikki.
  11. My party filled the VIP section, and waitresses were very nice.
  12. They did seem under pressure on the floor but the waitress was excellent.
  13. We had bottle service for all the tables, the waitresses were good looking and professional, they tended to our every wish - even when Matt ordered more shrimp about every 15 minutes.
  14. The food was great and the service excellent.
  15. The manager Chris is very attentive and tries to accommodate large parties.
  16. Chris and the staff were great to us.
  17. We had a wonderful time here last night and would like to thank the staff and management of Katra for a wonderful and authentic experience in the Bowery.
  18. Awesome customer service.
  19. Our service was not good.
  20. The staff was amazing, really nice, and there were no problems what so ever.
  21. Great food , service, drinks and doormen.
  22. cannot possibly thank the staff enough for making this a great evening.
  23. Staff are attentive and polite and I found this place to be warm and inviting.
  24. Doorstaff friendly, Manager Very Friendly and Very attentive.
  25. The waitress was amazing and took care of everything and we were also given a btl of Grey Goose for "FREE" after we had purchased three and we never even asked it.
  26. Great place with everything from the staff to the management, doorstaff, decor, drinks and food were phat
  27. Staff are wonderful and there is an S in service.
  28. Katra is not only one of the best lounges in New York, but the staff is second to none.
  29. Chris, the owner/manager, is absolutely amazing!
  30. Chris (the manager) was extremely helpful and friendly and he got all my friends in with no problem.
  31. The service is impeccable, they couldn't have hired a better staff.
  32. the music was good, the staff was cool.
  33. Also the no cover, fair dress policy, good music & friendly staff makes a trip to Katra worth taking.
  34. This is a beautiful spot on the Bowery with fine food and great service.
  35. Well first of all the last I had a wonderful party at Katra on Sat night with excellent music, great waitress service and what I have to say was one of the most mixed parties I have ever seen.
  36. It's really classy and I'm a fan of the Mid Eastern theme (2) The service is very good.
  37. The service was incredible.
  38. The night we went it was PACKED with people and really hard just to move around anywhere- however, the vibe was fun and the DJ was spinning some great dance music.
  39. Chris, thank you very much for taking such good care of me and please extend my thanks to the staff as well.
  40. and the waitress (even though I believe she just started working there) was great about keeping the drinks flowing and getting all the different drink orders from all 15 of us.
  41. The bartenders were great including Roxy and we partied all night.
  42. The food, decor, staff and music were all great and I am only to happy to tell you all about this beautiful spot in the Bowery.
  43. The staff and the manager, in particular, were the best of hosts.
  44. The food was beautiful and the staff was very very happy.
  45. hosted an event several weeks back and needless to say everything from to the staff, the service and the food was outstanding!
  46. The place looked nice but the service was horrible.
  47. Classy, flawless service
  48. Friendly staff and good music.
  49. Everyone from the club owner to the waitress and bathroom staff, were unbelievably helpful and kind.
  50. Great place, wonderful service, and amazing food!
  51. The food was delicious and service impeccable.
  52. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch.
  53. We were promptly escorted to our table where the waitress gave us great service.
  54. However, the waitress (Christina) was magnificant, Chris was very nice.
  55. just wanted to send my personal thanks to the owners, waitresses, DJ, and bartenders who helped make my friend's birthday such a memorable experience.
  56. The staff were excellent and the food of the wall.
  57. Me & my team of 14 chose this venue in hopes of attracting the maximum number of people from our combined guest lists; Katra's cool Moroccan vibe was THE perfect place.
  58. Had dinner here with a large group of friends and I am happy to say that katra is a beautiful, warm and welcoming lounge with tastey food, amazing cocktails, nice music and great service.
  59. We were greeted by the staff in quite the friendly upbeat manner and courtesy.
  60. Great place to get a group of ~30-40 ppl together - reasonably priced bottle service, Fantastic service
  61. just wanted to express the excellent service and fantastic hospitality that was shown to us on that night.
  62. The space is beautiful, the service and staff are excellent, and everything was delicious.
  63. set up the reservation and upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly door staff one of whom was the owner, Christopher.
  64. Well first of all I was asked to write a review of Katra by the manager Chris if we had a good party and normally I would just say "sure" and do my thing!
  65. From start to finish, we were taken well care of and the whole staff was very attentive to the needs of my sister and I, as well as our guests.
  66. The place is gorgeous, the staff was very accommodating and attentive, the food was excellent and the music that night was exactly what I was looking for - old school dance music.
  67. Our waitress was authentic Moroccan was very good and had great manners.
  68. Great establishment, amazing staff, and beautiful ambiance.
  69. Thanks to Chris the owner and an amazing and friendly staff, it was one of the best Birthdays I've ever had!
  70. Chris and his staff were extremely attentive to our needs and were completely flexible with everything.
  71. We never had to wait for anything and the owner Chris personally made sure that we were having a good time; his staff is great.
  72. Good customer service, good music, fun atmosphere.
  73. Everything was wonderful from the food to the service and the easy door policy.
  74. Our waitress, Chelsa, was AMAZING!
  75. and the hottest bartender who pours a mean dirty martini.
  76. The service was lousy (slow and unfriendly), and the bouncers were rude.
  77. Chris the manager was great to work with and made everything very easy for me.
  78. The waitresses were attentive, the music was hip, the crowd diverse, the bartenders were actually nice and chris the owner is awesome.
  79. great scene- POOR service!
  80. Our waitress Celeste was extremely nice considering she had to cover so many people and she would always come around and check on us, which is hard when there's about 50/60 people asking for drinks.
  81. Our waitress was very attentive and mannerly.
  82. Chris the manager is AMAZING.
  83. To say the staff are fun and friendly is an understatement.
  84. Great food, drink and a waitress that would make a man give his wallet away too.
  85. Overall, Katra is an ideal venue for private events due to it's layout, atmosphere, and pleasant staff.
  86. Emily my waitress was wonderful and Mark the host made sure we were all good all night,.
  87. the people were nice and the staff great.
  88. There was an endless supply of pretty ladies including the employees.
  89. Mediocre food, lousy service
  90. Everything was excellent from the service, food, music, drinks, decor, and especially the management.
  91. Friendly door policy with respectful bouncers, great management, reasonable prices, great service, great decor, great music and so on.
  92. think Katra is a great and classy lounge to host a party of this nature with up to 150 people.
  93. It is so nice to go some place and be treated so special by such a wonderful staff.
  94. Our waitress was extremely attentive and kept us happy.
  95. We got a bottle and reserved a few couches and the service was great.
  96. Thought it was going to be like one of those clubs where you have to line up while some big doorman is rude to you and then pay a stupid cover to get into a place where everything is over priced and the service is terrible.
  97. The service was very good and the food was excellent.
  98. Katra and the staff there are great and they my party wonderful even though my boyfriend forgot to book it!
  99. The bar staff were superb and funny!
  100. The guys working the door were sweethearts and the bartenders were super nice.
  101. wonderful service, VERY crowded!
  102. the staff are wonderful and put a capital S into service.
  103. AWESOME place,AMAZING service and ABSOLUTELY delicious food!
  104. Staff were si friendly and our waitress was very attentive.
  105. Both the Bar and Wait staff were great!
  106. There was no door drama, no pretense, good music, great staff, and a warm welcoming vibe.
  107. The music is great, the food is amazing and the service is top notch.
  108. am use to going to places where the line is long, the service is average and the doormen are rude and I have never had a reason to write a review because it really was not worth it!
  109. Katra staff and Kris (manager) were great in working with me from planning my event to making sure everything went smoothly the night of.
  110. drinks were top of the line and service was unusually fast and friendly.
  111. And, last but not least, Chris (the manager) is the best!
  112. We had such a great night and I want to thank all the staff and management in Katra for the perfect party.
  113. reserved 2 tables downstairs, ordered a couble bottles and invited about 25 people, they all had no problems getting in, we had the best service, our waitresses (michelle and a hot blonde i cant remember her name) were amazing, they kept coming down to
  114. Happy Holidays to Chris, Eddie, Alicia and the Katra staff!
  115. The staff from bar staff to waitress were so friendly and attentive which was remarkable for NYC and I give them a big "S" for service.
  116. From the door staff to the music and drink, the music to the waitstaff everything was great.
  117. Everything was great and the staff was excellent.
  118. staff at front door were polite.
  119. wasn't happy with my events coordinator either, she was very rude to me on a couple occasions, and personally I was about to cancel here just because of her.
  120. The service was excellent and out waitress new everything on the menu which they are supposed to do in NY.
  121. It was a perfect birthday with perfect service on a perfect weekend!
  122. Not only did Chris take over my group, he offered a terrific bottle service to match what I had already PRE-PAID BLVD, and threw in a bottle of Champagne for the birthday girl!
  123. Great Place, Great Music, GREAT service!
  124. This place is great and has so much going for it from decor to service and an easy door policy.
  125. Everything was great from the service to the door policy.
  126. Chris and his staff were great!
  127. We were happy with the S*xy crowd the beautiful place and the staff.
  128. The staff is attentive and professional and Chris does a very good job of making you feel welcome and appreciated.
  129. As soon as we arrived the staff promptly set up for my party and we had a corner to ourselves which was great.
  130. The food has consistantly been good and the servers are very attentive.
  131. invited over 100 people and everyone got in without a problem as they don't keep people waiting outside unless the place is full.
  132. The bartenders have an amazing personality to match- with killer cocktails that achieve the mission to destination FUN!
  133. Bartenders were cute and flirtatous in a none frat boy kind of way (*i actually think one was wearing a wedding band), our cocktail waitress was attentive and became one of our girlfriends by the end of the night, and the door host is the owner!
  134. The space is gorgeous and the bar staff is very friendly.
  135. The staff was fun and very helpful, and also very supportive of the event.
  136. actually had to go get dinner with my wife after we left the party i was at because there was so little food at the party due to such slow service.
  137. great experience with him and his staff.
  138. This place is alot of fun and has great service.
  139. The coat check staff are very friendly and make you wanna go and have a blast.
  140. The drinks were excellent and the prices the same for all major clubs but the btl service was cheaper as I noticed most btls in clubs are gone up $50.
  141. Great service, drinks and food and the bellydancer was beautiful.
  142. The people who were there were beautiful and polite and it was deffinately a great night.
  143. It made out night as we all had so much fun and to our surprise all the staff were so nice.
  144. Roxy (bartender downstairs) was beautiful as is the rest of the staff (!
  145. people were so nice here from the staff to the people at all the other parties.
  146. We had a great waitress who was very attentive and friendly.
  147. The food was really good and the staff was so friendly.
  148. The service was even better with the wait staff and the bartenders being the most friendly we have come across in New York.
  149. not only was katra the perfect venue, manager Chris Irish :) was the perfect host!
  150. they let us play the best videos on the projector, the music was great and the bartenders were hot!
  151. Its a breath of fresh air for the nightlife industry in NYC and I so happy to report that this place when it comes to service puts all others to shame.
  152. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating.
  153. The atmosphere, the service, and the attention from Chris, the OWNER was absolutely amazing.
  154. had a great time in Katra last night and the crowd was very beautiful and not rude.
  155. Very nice security and staff and the music was banging!
  156. If you just want to have a good time with good people, this is the place to go.
  157. best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!
  158. Everything from the decor to the service was excellent and the owners hands on.
  159. Chris and his staff CLEARLY understand the value of great customer service and the loyalty it builds.
  160. The vibe was friendly and the DJ was awsome.
  161. The manager who is also Europeen I think Irish or English was very good and gave us great respect and made sure all our party came in.
  162. The bar was packed, the music was real good, all our friends had a great time, and we were treated very well by the entire staff.
  163. Chris, the manager, was nice enough to accommodate us at the last minute - on top of that, getting a third bottle free of charge was fantastic.
  164. met the owner, Chris, and him and his staff are great!
  165. best lounge/bar/club/service in the city
  166. The waitresses, bartenders, door guys/bouncers-I've never met such friendly, outgoing people working in the night scene in my life!
  167. Christine the waitress was great and none of my crowd had a hard time getting in.
  168. All my friends and family were impressed by the service of the staff and the great food.
  169. had a BDay Party 5/30/09 at Katra, stayed in one of the cabana, Chris the manager was soooo nice, and Pooja who set up all the reservation was awesome.
  170. The classy lounge is now lost among a rude, cheap, timbaland wearing crowd.
  171. had to wait forever for my food and take my girlfriend someplace else for dinner in the end because she was upset at the slow service and we left starving.
  172. The service was slow.
  173. Simply put this place has a great future if they keep up with there policies of easy door, great service and beautiful staff.
  174. The service is incredible and the waiters/waitresses really try to meet all the demands.
  175. The food was amazing, the waitress was very attentive, the bartenders were fast and friendly and the owner with his "don?
  176. The room is beautiful and the staff were wonderful.
  177. Had a wonderful time with great staff, food and music!
  178. Over all good food, good service, GREAT PLACE!
  179. No line, no cover, great music, great staff and security was so helpful, Crowd was wonderful and mixed.
  180. You want to have it at a cool place but you don't want to worry about people not being able to get in, rude bouncers, and it being too crowded.
  181. Food excellent, service excellent, Chris the bartender excellent and !
  182. Great times with great people!
  183. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and the staff is fantastic.
  184. Our waitress was great she was ontop of everything.
  185. The food was excellent and our waitress was top notch.
  186. It was very busy and the VIP was nice because we had our own waitress and security and so we had our own space.
  187. From the H'Orderves, open bar, and excellent service.
  188. Chris was great in helping me coordinate everything, and the waitress was super nice and quick.
  189. Chris the manager with his nice little Irish accent showed us a really good time and our waitress Michelle was perfect and polite.
  190. We were taken care of by both management and staff and the service was excellent.
  191. really liked this spot with its warm decor and friendly staff.
  192. Excellent service and atmosphere
  193. The service was second to none, Waitstaff and barstaff were amazing and attentive.
  194. This place is great and the staff were wonderful.
  195. the crowd was awesome too --- the dancing was great; beautiful people everywhere.
  196. The music was great and my waitress was wonderful and very attentive.
  197. The service was great and everybody was polite.
  198. The food and drinks were really good and the service was great.
  199. Great venue - and great staff - for private event
  200. Drinks are pretty pricey, I believe it was $7 for a beer and $13 for a shot of Patron, (isnt every nice lounge/bar in NYC) but bartenders are quick to serve you and all the staff/bouncers I met were really personable.
  201. Warm, friendly service, great specialty drinks, and wonderful ambiance.
  202. Also, the manager was very helpful and made sure me and my party had a great night.
  203. Had a great birthday party here with great sevice and staff and decor.
  204. Chris Collins, the manager is great to work with, he was really helpful and accomodating with planning and montioring the event.
  205. The bartender assigned to my party for the night was good in making sure my guests were comfortable and that our drinks were always full.
  206. The music was great and I found the door staff to be very nice and polite which is a change.
  207. This place has nice food ,good service and great cocktails.
  208. Seductive music, delicious cocktails, and some seriously hot people.
  209. The manager (Chris) was great, although he was very busy on Sat night.
  210. The music is fun & the staff is very accomodating.
  211. Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders.
  212. The professional staff and management made this party our best event in NYC over the last six years.
  213. So if you are looking for a great club, with great music, impectable staff and well managed, I would say defintely check out Katra!
  214. Everything was wonderful, from the food to the staff and the decor.
  215. This place has great food and service and out waitress downstairs was wonderful.
  216. Our waitress was beautiful and hot and if my girl was not there well you never know!
  217. it was a friday night and the place was very busy but we still got an amazing service!
  218. I've never had such helpful and efficient customer service from a nightclub before, and would highly recommend them.
  219. The crowd was fun and friendly and looking to enjoy the night!
  220. The staff was so nice and not rude at all like most bars.
  221. wish all the other customers were as friendly as the staff but there are always some princess who thinks she is better then everyone else and we were next to one who did put a damper on the evening as she abused everyone around her until we had to get s
  222. When I ask the owner if there was ever anything I could do to promote Katra after our wonderful Company Christmas Party he said to write a review on citysearch and tell people what we thought.
  223. The crowd was good and there was just the perfect amount of people there as you could easily dance and talk to each other yet the place was still busy.
  224. It was a great time, good service, no cover for friends, good crowd (sometime too packed at times - but hey its a party).
  225. like it and I told him I would gladly leave after speaking with the manager.
  226. The waitresses were extremely attentive and the attitude of all the other staff members was very pleasant and helpful.
value
69.64000225067139% positive
  1. The drinks were a little pricey but there was no cover so it balanced.
  2. Drinks are pretty pricey, I believe it was $7 for a beer and $13 for a shot of Patron, (isnt every nice lounge/bar in NYC) but bartenders are quick to serve you and all the staff/bouncers I met were really personable.
  3. This is a beautiful edition to New York's late nite scene and will definately be worth another trip
  4. The classy lounge is now lost among a rude, cheap, timbaland wearing crowd.
  5. The drinks are expensive here.
  6. The food is tasty and pretty cheap.
  7. The decor was authentic and the prices reasonable.
  8. The drinks were excellent and the prices the same for all major clubs but the btl service was cheaper as I noticed most btls in clubs are gone up $50.
  9. would not solely rely on Katra as a traditional Morracan restaurant though as they do not serve traditional morracan food, but if you just want to have somereally good food, then this place is really worth it.
  10. Great foods and fairly cheap prices for good dishes compared to other restaurants (especially for a bowery place).
  11. Not only was the party package set at a great price, but they delivered on everything they said they would before the party.
  12. Thought it was going to be like one of those clubs where you have to line up while some big doorman is rude to you and then pay a stupid cover to get into a place where everything is over priced and the service is terrible.
  13. After paying what I thought a reasonable price, we were stationed in the V.I.P. lounge, and the rest was beautiful history.
  14. My only problem all evening was that it was relly busy but I am sure that is because no one had to pay cover which is stupid when you are spending three thousand dollars on an area.
  15. There's a nice relaxed vibe and the prices are right.
  16. Friendly door policy with respectful bouncers, great management, reasonable prices, great service, great decor, great music and so on.
  17. This was the same as a top rated hotel space without the huge price.
  18. The highest price drink was $13 which was the amazing Lychee Martini.
  19. Also the no cover, fair dress policy, good music & friendly staff makes a trip to Katra worth taking.
  20. Drinks are a bit pricey but if you are not paying cover then it balances out.
  21. The drinks were club prices but we did not have to pay cover which was nice.
  22. am use to going to places where the line is long, the service is average and the doormen are rude and I have never had a reason to write a review because it really was not worth it!
  23. I've been throwing a huge birthday party every year for the past four years and, simply, Katra has done the best job of ensuring I had the best time.
  24. Chris and his staff CLEARLY understand the value of great customer service and the loyalty it builds.
  25. also ordered from their menu which was very good and not too expensive.
  26. Its a nice change from places like Home and Guest House where its all about taking your money.
  27. There was no drink that cost $15 dollars and the prices were average for this type of place, We had food which was excellent and the price per dish was no more then $16.
  28. Another good spot from the guys who own Taj and well worth another visit
  29. The drink are pretty unique and a little pricey but when you don't have to pay cover its worth while.
  30. There was no confusion with our tables, there were no mishaps with the prices of our package, every single person on my guest list was granted complimentary entry, and the staff was the most professional I've seen.
  31. Food excellent and drink was a little pricey but no different from any hot spot.
  32. The hookah was a bit pricey but it was extremely smooth and it lasted a long time.
  33. Drinks were expensive, thought the vodka was watered down.
  34. Special thanks to Mark for helping to make my party a huge success.
  35. best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!
  36. The drinks are nice and this place is a little pricey but when we did not pay cover it all adds up.
  37. One of the best events we have been at and one the most crazy parties we have had the pleasure of spending all our money at and not complaining about it.
  38. The owner sent over a bottle of champagne for my birthday and the drinks were wonderful (slightly pricey but standard NYC prices).
  39. The drinks were a little pricey but were all unique in there own way.
  40. The drinks were a little pricey but if looking at the average in the City, it wasn't bad at all.
  41. Like this place but drinks a little pricey but htat is why I was told they do not charge cover
  42. The drinks are a little pricey but all clubs are the same I think.
wait time
60.52999973297119% positive
  1. have held a long list of great events at Katra.
  2. The service was slow.
  3. had to wait forever for my food and take my girlfriend someplace else for dinner in the end because she was upset at the slow service and we left starving.
  4. The service was lousy (slow and unfriendly), and the bouncers were rude.
  5. was served by Blair who was great all night long and kept my table full and made sure we were loaded with all our mixers cups etc all night long.
  6. Chris was great in helping me coordinate everything, and the waitress was super nice and quick.
  7. VERY slow.
  8. actually had to go get dinner with my wife after we left the party i was at because there was so little food at the party due to such slow service.
  9. Overall, it was one of the best nights I've had in a long time and I definitely attribute part of that to the wonderfully, awesome Christopher (hard to miss with his big smile, and cute Irish accent) who made sure we were taken care of.
  10. We had bottle service for all the tables, the waitresses were good looking and professional, they tended to our every wish - even when Matt ordered more shrimp about every 15 minutes.
  11. Getting on the list was super easy - just called up and didn't have to pay cover ;-) Best music I have heard in a long time --- it's like the DJ knew exactly what song I wanted to hear next!
  12. The DJ was amazing and we danced all night long.
  13. Drinks are pretty pricey, I believe it was $7 for a beer and $13 for a shot of Patron, (isnt every nice lounge/bar in NYC) but bartenders are quick to serve you and all the staff/bouncers I met were really personable.
  14. The hookah was a bit pricey but it was extremely smooth and it lasted a long time.
  15. The decor is beautiful, the people were friendly and there was great music all night long.
  16. Chris, the manager, was nice enough to accommodate us at the last minute - on top of that, getting a third bottle free of charge was fantastic.
  17. Recently, I threw a party at KATRA and (I must admit) it was the best party experience that I've had in a NYC club in a long time.
  18. The hor dourves were good, but slow to at being served the first hour.
  19. am use to going to places where the line is long, the service is average and the doormen are rude and I have never had a reason to write a review because it really was not worth it!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/03/12

SO UNDERRATTED!!!!!!

by AnnaWil at Citysearch

For the first time going and being a Thursday, it was crowded as if it was a Friday/ Saturday night. Music was good the only thing is that I couldn’t dance because the lack of space they had since it was so many people. They had a talent show, it was hilarious and very entertaining. Overall experience was great, I definitely will go back

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/29/11

Exotic New Years Eve 2012!

by Devin P at Citysearch

Come ring in the New Year at this unique and exotic lounge. Enjoy 5 hours of Premium Open Bar while taking in the authentic Middle Eastern vibe of Katra!

Tickets are still available at NYETIX2012. com - Prefer to book over the phone? Call us at 212-845-9750

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/20/11

Welcome to NYC!

by JessieZ100 at Citysearch

Severely underrated! Had my birthday here, which I booked thru the venue itself, All of my guests and myself had an awesome time. I reserved one of their cabanas next to the VIP, an area which I thought was going to be a lot smaller than what the pics on the website show, but it was actually bigger than I expected. I was treated very VIP though by the manager Edwardo. As soon as I arrived outside at the door, he was by the line trying to see who was with who. When I told him I had a reservation for my bday he said "ok, which one are you?" Lots of bdays going on that night. He had what would be our waitress for the rest of the night come out and escort me and my guests to my table. The music was freakin awesome, great mixing of top 40 hits from Usher to Gaga, I was in heaven! Danced all night long. And the good times kept comin as the liquor kept flowin! My friends raved at my choice of venue.

So the place gets crowded and the bottles are a little pricey…BIG DEAL! Welcome to New York people! Good times, can't wait to go again

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/20/11

Fun Birthday :)

by SLindan at Citysearch

i came to Katra for a friends birthday and i have to say this spot was really cool . the staff was cool the DJ was good he played a little bit of everything. the drinks were on point and they also had pretty good happy hour and drink specials all nite long . their food was good . they also have hookah which is cool . i had such a blasts cant wait to come back here again . i liked the fact the owner was there roaming around making sure everyone was having a blast and checking in on the bartenders to make sure they were on point which is good the last thing u hate is to wait for a bartender to get a drink lol . the decor was so cute it had a Moroccan vibe place is clean and there are plenty of places to lounge around . the crowd was interesting it was a mixture of everyone which is different . the only issue I had was that I surprised my friend with a bday cake and they no longer allow cakes  so we didn’t get to cut the cake, but they did bring it out and present her with it so that was nice. Overall pretty cool spot and Im actually thinking about doing my bday here.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/20/11

there is a second floor! lol

by DylaNalyD at Citysearch

Hey ive been here 2 times first time i had no clue there was a downstairs to this place lol...My times here were great. The ladies i was with got in for free there was just a $10.00 cover charge for guys. Ummm we got there @ like 2am on one of my visits and the party was still going on. My friend didn’t like the music and wanted more pop/house mixed in…we just opened the door by the dj and asked him within five minutes we had what we wanted. I only had beer ...cant mess a beer up lol my friends that had the cocktails said they were strong but taste good. Overall pretty fun time, no complaints.

The Details on Katra

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great new place
  • great wait staff
  • great dance music
  • great waitress service
  • great specialty drinks
  • great cocktail waitress
  • recommend katra
  • great ougar party
  • great manager chris
  • good mixed crowd
  • perfect sure everything
  • warm moroccan decor
  • great hot spot
  • great fun atmosphere
  • great ps dj
  • slow customer service
  • pricey drinks
  • best birthday vip experience
  • perfect venue
  • best general manager
  • great whole vibe
  • good diverse people
  • great hot bartenders
  • fantastic graduationcharity event

Message from Katra

  • Tapas and Specialty Cocktails
  • Two Private Lounges
  • Special Events

Katra is now booking holiday parties! Call for info or email info@katranyc.com.

New York City's Katra serves Middle East, Moroccan fusion style tapas designed by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer of Jean Georges. The kitchen is open till 2am. The lounge plays European techno and Middle-Eastern hip-hop to regular beats and has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

The decor at Katra is Moroccan styled with all the furnishings brought back from Morocco. Pillow-strewn couches and intimate nooks dot the lounge. The mood is laidback with a distinct Middle-Eastern vibe. The cocktail list is Middle-Eastern in origin and has distinct flavors like pomegranate, lychee and lavender blossom.

Private party space is available at Katra, at the best prices.

Katra

Wednesday Happy Hour with Appetizers!

2 for 1 appetizer from 7:00-9:00 PM

Katra - 217 BoweryNew York, NY10002 - (347) 767-4902

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