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(212) 375-8275
199 Prince St
New York,
NY
10012
40.726528
-74.002418
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Hours:
Mon-Wed 12pm-2:30pm
6pm-11pm
Thurs-Fri 12pm-2:30pm
6pm-2am
Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm
6pm-12am
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Shorty's 32
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Shorty's.32
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
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…
01/23/09
fair and balanced review
by cheflover99 at Citysearch
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.
01/03/09
HORRIBLE service, over priced and rude. Go
by musicmuse04 at Citysearch
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!
10/26/08
Really good spot
by CaroleFagnn at Citysearch
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
The Details on Shorty's.32
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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Notable Beer List, Fine Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
