(212) 219-2129

62 Prince St (at Lafayette St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.7237 -73.9967

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

sohoparknyc.com

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 11am-11pm

Sun, 11am-9pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Fireplace, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Traditional American, Hot Dogs

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Soho Park

Featured Review

Katie Heffernan

Contributor

The Scene – The only thing that's missing from this staged park scene is the chirping of mechanical birds. Giant garage windows allow natural light to spill over rows of blonde bench seating, hanging hubcaps and ficus trees planted in oil drums. An overhead marquee menu invites walk-up ordering--and the lunchtime crowd might be better off going this route, given the stunted table service. – – The Food – Like an afternoon spent outdoors, you'll find hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages on the grill. The simple, skinny-pattied burger is about what you'd expect from any old…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
In good weather, grab a picnic table on the patio, which overlooks the foot traffic of Prince Street.
What to Drink:
Order a stein of Hoegaarden or Sixpoint's Sweet Action. Glasses of wine run $6 to $10. For more of a flashback, order a milkshake or fountain soda.
Know Before You Go:
The kitchen closes at 10pm, but drinks are available until around midnight.
Fireplace:
A fireplace makes this summery spot span the chilly season.
Group Dining:
Large parties can take over the long, communal table.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere of this parking garage turned restaurant is perfect for a small group to enjoy a burger and a beer after shopping in Soho or just catching up.”
  2. “atmosphere is great, great setup and windows.”
  3. “just found this place and was stunned at how beautiful the location is.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “If you order a coffee, you get the number, sit on a table, wait till they bring out the coffee in a paper cup, then you have to get up and go back to the tiny stand next to the crowed line next to the register for sugar and milk.”
  2. “The atmosphere of this parking garage turned restaurant is perfect for a small group to enjoy a burger and a beer after shopping in Soho or just catching up.”
food quality
69.22999858856201% positive
  1. “The atmosphere of this parking garage turned restaurant is perfect for a small group to enjoy a burger and a beer after shopping in Soho or just catching up.”
  2. “The service is terrible and food is mediocre.”
  3. “good burger”
  4. “I'm generally a picky eater, and I understand that some people might like that on a burger, but I felt it's common courtesy to warn me.”
  5. “Terrible service and mediocre food.”
  6. “The service needs serious work, but the food is perfect!”
  7. “do recommend the spicy ketchup to go with your fries.”
  8. “great burger”
  9. “The fries are fantastic - hence - 1 star.”
  10. “Their burgers are awesome and fries are great.”
  11. “One time we told them we did not order a salad and hamburger they brought out but they left the charges on the bill.”
  12. “We live close by, and visited there when they opened, it was less than an average burger for the more money and the service was bad.”
  13. “Truly one of the BEST cheeseburgers in the city and the fries are a perfect compliment.”
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “everything sounds so good on the menu, but never is that great once you start eating.”
  2. “Their menu also looks good.”
  3. “menu is great, but execution is terrible.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “After two horrible experiences, we decided never to go back.”
  2. “If you order a coffee, you get the number, sit on a table, wait till they bring out the coffee in a paper cup, then you have to get up and go back to the tiny stand next to the crowed line next to the register for sugar and milk.”
service
25.0% positive
  1. “At 830am, the manager was VERY RUDE and wanted to kick us out of the restaurant.”
  2. “Had a indifferent indian waitress that was very rude that took order and never came back.”
  3. “The service is terrible and food is mediocre.”
  4. “The service needs serious work, but the food is perfect!”
  5. “I'm generally a picky eater, and I understand that some people might like that on a burger, but I felt it's common courtesy to warn me.”
  6. “We live close by, and visited there when they opened, it was less than an average burger for the more money and the service was bad.”
  7. “Management does not seem to care that the service is horrible while the waiters/waitresses are indifferent.”
  8. “Terrible service and mediocre food.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “Besides that - skip this money drain - unless you're a band of 12 German tourists and you haven't figured out this place is not good.”
  2. “We live close by, and visited there when they opened, it was less than an average burger for the more money and the service was bad.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “My group of seven decided to dine inside at one of the long high-top tables under the most interesting little lightbulbs and skylights.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/07/10

Awful Service

by opinionz at Citysearch

Oooh boy... SoHo Park... Honestly probably the dumbest hostess I've ever encountered in New York. I was with a group of four, total, and a dog. Told her we would like to sit outside, because we had a dog. I think I reexplained this concept to her three times; she kept offering us a seat indoors and I kept telling her we had a dog.

So we wait a pretty long time and finally order. Asks us all the backup questions "do you want fries, do you want sauce" etc. We wait a realllly long time and two orders come out (one is half wrong, despite her questions). Waiting, waiting, waiting.... she comes back out. Where is the food for the rest of the table? She doesn't even remember it. Like it's erased from her memory at this point. Fiiiinally brings it out. Takes forever to bring us the check at the end.

Long, drawn out, miserable dining experience. Never again, SoHo Park, never again.

  • Pros: Cheap for the 'hood, good burgers, cute setting
  • Cons: Service, service, service, staff
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/20/09

HORRIBLE SERVICE

by MrCritic at Citysearch

Had a indifferent indian waitress that was very rude that took order and never came back. she seems like she was daydreaming. asked for utensils that she never bought to us. she seems more interested on her phone. dont no what to do. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.

  • Pros: FOOD
  • Cons: SERVICE
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/22/08

Terrible service and mediocre food. If you go you will definitely find out how bad the service is.

by stratreview at Citysearch

The service is terrible and food is mediocre. I only go because I live nearby and want convenience. They always manage to mess up my orders whether I eat there or get takeout. Definitely check the bill because they have tried to charge me for food I did not order. One time we told them we did not order a salad and hamburger they brought out but they left the charges on the bill. Luckily we caught it and had them remove it. Management does not seem to care that the service is horrible while the waiters/waitresses are indifferent. Hard to believe they will be in business much longer. Just really bad management at this place. If you go you will find out how badly its run. Food is acceptable but does not make up for the horrible treatment you will experience.

  • Pros: Reasonable Prices
  • Cons: Terrible service and attitude
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/26/08

worst service ever

by spinitch at Citysearch

This place is awful. We ordered mojitos at about 8pm or so. At 830am, the manager was VERY RUDE and wanted to kick us out of the restaurant. Hello??? Why even let us order when they planned to close so early??? That manager should be fired. Or, if he owns the restaurant, should go back to service school. Avoid by all means. Too bad, the outdoor area is nice.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/28/07

Worst Veggie Burger in Town

by evillagecritic at Citysearch

The fries are fantastic - hence - 1 star. Nobody speaks English so they get your order wrong. Then your veggie burger comes out and you're famished. The veggie burger has whole peas and chunks of squash in it. Gross. I do recommend the spicy ketchup to go with your fries. Besides that - skip this money drain - unless you're a band of 12 German tourists and you haven't figured out this place is not good.

  • Pros: They let you leave.
  • Cons: The no-English speaking staff, way too expensive.

The Details on Soho Park

Place Categories:

  • mediocre food
  • horrible service
  • great menu
  • great setup
  • fantastic fries
  • great windows
  • awful place
  • bad average burger
  • rude manager
  • terrible execution
  • bad management
  • enjoy beer
  • not order salad
  • horrible treatment
  • cold refridgerator
  • recommend spicy ketchup
  • beautiful location
  • not order hamburger
  • best cheeseburgers
  • most interesting little lightbulbs
  • very rude waitress
  • most interesting skylights
  • enjoy burger
  • order coffee
  • like people