(212) 375-8275

199 Prince St (nr. Sullivan St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.726528 -74.002418

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

SHORTYS32.COM

Hours:

Mon-Wed 12pm-2:30pm

6pm-11pm

Thurs-Fri 12pm-2:30pm

6pm-2am

Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm

6pm-12am

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Fine Dining, Brunch, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Shorty's.32

Featured Review

Justin Hartung

Contributor

The Scene – "Shorty" is chef-owner Josh Eden, who received the nickname while working at JoJo, and the numeric portion of the restaurant's awkward name refers to the number of seats in his Soho spot. Despite a ceiling hung with living room lampshades, the homey allure comes more from the cozy room's friendly buzz, the cordial staff and the fragrant smells that waft from the kitchen. – – The Food – Seasonally changing menus of New American fare are de rigueur these days, but under Eden's supreme guidance, the dishes on this one command attention with fresh, homespun…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The beer list offers a few surprises, including a $7.50 bottle of Ommegang Abbey Ale, a malty, Chimay-like brew. The best wine-by-glass option is an appropriately fruity Veranda Pinot Noir ($10).
Brunch:
The farmhouse fare extends to brunch, with menu items like baked eggs over chorizo and lemon buttermilk pancakes.
Fun Fact:
The titular poem, written by Christina Rossetti and published in 1862, is about two sisters who encounter a market where goblins sell enchanted, irresistible fruit.
What to Drink:
With most bottles over $40, the pricey wine list seems out of sync with the neighborhood-restaurant vibe, but the cheapest red--a berry-heavy Chateau D'Oupia Minervois for $30--isn't a bad option.
Know Before You Go:
The wait staff seems a little too eager to refill empty wine glasses--unless you want to finish a bottle before you're done with your appetizers, tell them you'll pour it yourself.
When to Go:
Reservations are not taken, so get there when they open (or soon after) to avoid a lengthy wait.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Cozy atmosphere, Great date spot”
  2. “The restaurant is a quaint cozy spot with great lighting and atmosphere.”
  3. “The atmosphere is fun, which Credence Clearwater playing and other classic favorites and unique lamps radomly hanging.”
  4. “Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.”
  5. “Being in a romantic setting was the most important criteria and of course it was Valentine's day.”
  6. “Even like the decor a lot.”
  7. “The lighting was dim, but not too dark, the music was fun but not too loud, the service was attentive but not too overbearing, the food came out in a timely fashion, but they didnt rush us out of the restaurant, and the dishes were flavorful but not too c”
  8. “The ambience is warm and inviting (albeit a bit tight) so I suggest making a reservation in advance -- I doubt The Goblin will remain under wraps in Soho for long!”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “We tried many things on the menu---my favorite being the miso marinated beef salad, crab cakes, and the best fries I have tasted outside of France!”
  2. “The crab cakes aren't half bad either.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff were very attentive and had a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
  2. “If you like wine, you'll find the knowledgeable staff and great American and French wine list to be really satisfying, too.”
  3. “Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.”
  4. “great bar.”
  5. “Good wine selection.”
  6. “Fabulous food and tasty wine!”
  7. “My new favorite spot to eat, drink and be merry”
food quality
95.0% positive
  1. “The crab cakes aren't half bad either.”
  2. “And they had an amazing meal that had all of my wife's favorite foods combined.”
  3. “appreciated how the manager asked our opinion of our favorite dish of the night.”
  4. “So, if you're looking for a relatively expensive, cramped restaurant with average food and terrible service, then Goblin Market should top your list.”
  5. “The food was great but the servers must be friends of the owner.”
  6. “Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.”
  7. “Coupled with the neighborly vibe is the fabulous food.”
  8. “The pork and cabbage ravioli had an excellent smoky taste.”
  9. “To top it all off, the food is excellent.”
  10. “The staff were very attentive and had a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
  11. “my friend had a second app after his entree just because the carrot soup was sooooo good (an beautifully presented).”
  12. “Went there for lunch and the service and food was great.”
  13. “The service is excellent, and the dishes absolutely.”
  14. “really cute little spot with great food!”
  15. “Absolutely excellent food.”
  16. “delicious food”
  17. “relaxing meal - wonderful food”
  18. “The lamb though a few dollars more than anything else on the menu was as good or better than lamb I have had costing over $40.”
  19. “went on a thurs. night and it was quite loud and busy but the food is amazing.”
  20. “The food has never been great but went as a relief from my normal SoHo hot spots.”
  21. “My bloody mary was perfect, my omlet was delicious, my parents both ordere burgers which were incredible!”
  22. “It was perhaps the best roast chicken I've ever had.”
  23. “Goblin Market is a breathe of fresh air in a neighborhood whose restaurants usually focus more on being trendy than delivering truly excellent food and great dining experience.”
  24. “good food.”
  25. “great food.”
  26. “The steak itself was good but, again, nothing particularly special.”
  27. “The chicken was perfect and perhaps the best chicken i have ever had, though i tend not to order too b/c often times it is "just chicken," but this was def.”
  28. “Great meal and ohhhh sooooo relaxing”
  29. “Fabulous food and tasty wine!”
  30. “the meal was decent but certainly not worth the wait.”
  31. “We tried many things on the menu---my favorite being the miso marinated beef salad, crab cakes, and the best fries I have tasted outside of France!”
  32. “The lighting was dim, but not too dark, the music was fun but not too loud, the service was attentive but not too overbearing, the food came out in a timely fashion, but they didnt rush us out of the restaurant, and the dishes were flavorful but not too c”
  33. “My dining companion and I both thought it was a pleasant place with okay to good food, but neither one of us will be going back soon given the options in this city.”
  34. “That being said, the food was as good as anything in NY”
  35. “decent food but poor service”
  36. “Shorty's32 has always been consistent for great food at fair prices.”
  37. “the entrees - lamb, sea bass, swordfish, hangar steak - were all divine.”
  38. “highly recommend the burger.”
  39. “our table had and enjoyed the following: carrot soup, beet salad, steak frites (amazing cut of prime beef), lamb, sea bass.”
  40. “The food is divine - have had about everything on the menu by now and my only struggle would be what to recommend to a first timer as it is all delish.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Had a great fall menu, with good service and a very nice vibe.”
  2. “The food is divine - have had about everything on the menu by now and my only struggle would be what to recommend to a first timer as it is all delish.”
  3. “The lamb though a few dollars more than anything else on the menu was as good or better than lamb I have had costing over $40.”
  4. “My dining companion and I both thought it was a pleasant place with okay to good food, but neither one of us will be going back soon given the options in this city.”
  5. “We tried many things on the menu---my favorite being the miso marinated beef salad, crab cakes, and the best fries I have tasted outside of France!”
  6. “Good wine selection.”
  7. “Even though the menu may appear enticing on the surface, the execution was far less enjoyable.”
service
89.13000106811523% positive
  1. “So, if you're looking for a relatively expensive, cramped restaurant with average food and terrible service, then Goblin Market should top your list.”
  2. “great bartender (Guy)”
  3. “appreciated how the manager asked our opinion of our favorite dish of the night.”
  4. “The service was friendly and attentive.”
  5. “The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly and will go out of their way to make your dining experience pleasurable.”
  6. “The staff is so warm and friendly and really welcoming whether you are a newcomer or a regular, like I have become in the short time this place has been opened.”
  7. “Went there for lunch and the service and food was great.”
  8. “decent food but poor service”
  9. “super friendly host.”
  10. “Had a great fall menu, with good service and a very nice vibe.”
  11. “The lighting was dim, but not too dark, the music was fun but not too loud, the service was attentive but not too overbearing, the food came out in a timely fashion, but they didnt rush us out of the restaurant, and the dishes were flavorful but not too c”
  12. “The service is excellent, and the dishes absolutely.”
  13. “The food was great but the servers must be friends of the owner.”
  14. “The staff were very attentive and had a great knowledge of the food and wine.”
  15. “And great service.”
  16. “Staff is friendly and very welcoming.”
  17. “However, it was the awful service that made the biggest impression.”
  18. “Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.”
  19. “good service.”
  20. “The staff were attentive but not overbearing - giving us time to relax and enjoy ourselves between courses - a rarity for a Valentine's dinner.”
  21. “we were a big group in a bit of a hurry and the waitress made sure that everything was perfect.”
  22. “our waitress was very nice but her hair was falling over us as she tried to talk to us and her loose sweater was swiping our glasses.”
  23. “If you like wine, you'll find the knowledgeable staff and great American and French wine list to be really satisfying, too.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “the meal was decent but certainly not worth the wait.”
  2. “So, if you're looking for a relatively expensive, cramped restaurant with average food and terrible service, then Goblin Market should top your list.”
  3. “Shorty's32 has always been consistent for great food at fair prices.”
  4. “The lamb though a few dollars more than anything else on the menu was as good or better than lamb I have had costing over $40.”
  5. “The prices are reasonable, and the portions are not modest.”
  6. “The lighting was dim, but not too dark, the music was fun but not too loud, the service was attentive but not too overbearing, the food came out in a timely fashion, but they didnt rush us out of the restaurant, and the dishes were flavorful but not too c”
  7. “This place is pricey, so save it for a special occasion.”
  8. “Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Dinner is great, as long as you dont mind the wait.”
  2. “The ambience is warm and inviting (albeit a bit tight) so I suggest making a reservation in advance -- I doubt The Goblin will remain under wraps in Soho for long!”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/23/09

fair and balanced review

by cheflover99

When writing a review one takes the time to share their experience with others.

Reviews can be both negative or positive.

The review dated 01/03/09 by musicmuse04 shows another approach.

As a regular customer I have never experienced any rudeness on the part of the staff and least of all

the chef.

The restaurant and it's staff bring me back for one reason, warmth.

Having worked in the restaurant business for 20 years, I have seen my share of the good, the bad and the ugly.

Shorty's32 has always been consistent for great food at fair prices.

The staff has always made me feel at home.

Upon reading the review by musicmuse04 I couldn't help but question the motive behind it.

I encourage Musicmuse04 to consider returning and giving it another chance.

After all shouldn't you challenge the restaurant to prove you wrong?

When writing a review I look for the positive and the negative.

Musicmuse04 your review strikes me as personal and I can't help but wonder what really happened.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/03/09

HORRIBLE service, over priced and rude. Go

by musicmuse04

Very disappointed! I've been to shorties a number of times. The food has never been great but went as a relief from my normal SoHo hot spots. They've dumbed down much of the menu but not the prices. Recently went with some friends. They were apparently OUT of nearly the entire menu and then a cook threw out one of our orders which was the last available. Apparently the Chef/Owner was personally offended when we complained and yelled at us told us to leave. Very unprofessional! You don't treat customers that way! Not to mention, our waitress was more interested in entertaining her boy-friend than serving us! Won't be going back, NOR would I recommend. There are plenty of other SoHo places with better food and better service!!

  • Pros: Convenient for SoHo regs
  • Cons: Rude service, over priced, not worth it!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/08

Really good spot

by CaroleFagnn

Shorty's incredibly delicious food, attentive and intelligent service, intimate atmosphere, great wine list and reasonable prices make it one of my favorite restaurants in New York.

I ordered The roast chicken had just the right amount of salty seasoning, and was served on a perfectly mashed potatoes and fried garlic. It was perhaps the best roast chicken I've ever had.

We were seated immediately upon arrival as per our reservation. None of that "oh, we're getting your table ready now" junk. We said 7:30, we arrived at 7:30, and we had a great table ready at 7:30. Thank you.

If you like wine, you'll find the knowledgeable staff and great American and French wine list to be really satisfying, too.

Highly, highly recommend this restaurant

  • Pros: food,ambiance
  • Cons: slow service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/21/08

really cute little spot with great food!

by nycbkgirl

I stumbled into this place one day while walking in the neighborhood with my parents and we decided to give it a shot....you never know what you're in for when you've never heard of the place....but this was a great find! My bloody mary was perfect, my omlet was delicious, my parents both ordere burgers which were incredible! Not to mention the waitstaff was very friendly and accomodating. My only issue was that everything seemed to take a little too long to come out, even the drinks, which was suprising because the place wasn't that busy.....(but I think we came after the brunch rush so everything was slowing down.) The atmosphere is fun, which Credence Clearwater playing and other classic favorites and unique lamps radomly hanging....I would totally go back and I recommend you do the same!

  • Pros: FOOD, bloody mary, atmosphere
  • Cons: a little slow
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/23/08

great neighborhood spot

by notlily

great food. great bar. great bartender (Guy) ... not as in he's a "guy" but rather thats his name... always warm and welcoming. my favorite neighborhood spot.

The Details on Shorty's.32

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • friendly staff
  • fun intimate atmosphere
  • really good date spot
  • great dining experience
  • like wine
  • pricey place
  • great meal
  • awful service
  • favorite restaurant
  • perfect roast chicken
  • reasonable prices
  • great dinner
  • nice neighborhood spot
  • favorite dish
  • inviting ambience
  • good few dollars
  • good steak
  • incredible ordere burgers
  • amazing cut
  • great fall menu
  • best fries
  • highly recommend burger
  • good intelligent service
  • quite warm tiny space

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