Arctica Bar & Grill

(212) 725-4477

384 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016 40.7417 -73.9811

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Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

ARCTICABAR.COM

Hours:

Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Monday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Tuesday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Wednesday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Thursday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Friday 12:00PM - 11:00PM ,Saturday 12:00AM - 1:00AM 12:00PM - 11:55PM

Last updated 2.03.12

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Private Rooms, Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, After Hours, Outdoor Seating, After Work, Live Music, Private Parties

What People Are Saying About Arctica Bar & Grill

Featured Review

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Arctic-themed Murray Hill spot serves 24 specialty cocktails and a continent-hopping menu.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. It is a perfect neighborhood spot during the week, nice decor (wood, leather, and fireplace), decent food, good food & drink prices.
  2. The decor, staff (friendliest bouncer/doorman I've ever met in NYC), and drinks were all pretty good.
  3. It is a very comfortable atmosphere with a good crowd--no crazy college kids and no creepy men trying to pick up young girls.
  4. We sat in the dining area which was very relaxing with very cozy arm chairs.
  5. They were very accommodating, the bartender was awesome, and we had a lot of fun here.
  6. We had a great time and left in good spirit and we have arranged to meet here again next week so im suggesting if you want good serivce, good drinks and good fun check out Arctica.
  7. The atmosphere is great, an upscale pub, if there is such a thing.
  8. nice decor, attentive service & good range of cocktails.
  9. Besides the fact the staff is very friendly, the location has a huge space and the interior is decorated well, the food was GREAT for a bar.
drinks
96.66999816894531% positive
  1. If you're looking for a huge party scene I wouldn't say this is the place for you but if you're looking for a well-kept place to just relax with your friends over a few drinks while chatting it up with some of the patrons then this is a good place for tha
  2. am home for the weekend I wont feel Im missing to much, the newly added back bar is my favorite hangout and I love their appetiser sampler.
  3. This bar is so unique, so different with a theme, not your average Tonic or Mercury.
  4. These people were awful and deserved to be kicked out of the bar.
  5. We had a great time and left in good spirit and we have arranged to meet here again next week so im suggesting if you want good serivce, good drinks and good fun check out Arctica.
  6. Arctica Bar and Grill has amazing food and a range of unique and cassic drinks.
  7. The music was great and the drinks definitely flowed all night!
  8. The decor, staff (friendliest bouncer/doorman I've ever met in NYC), and drinks were all pretty good.
  9. Besides the fact the staff is very friendly, the location has a huge space and the interior is decorated well, the food was GREAT for a bar.
  10. Ok so Arctica's got 3 bars @ 3 altitudes & some of the best cocktails.
  11. Buffet was great, 4 hour open bar at a very good price.
  12. nice decor, attentive service & good range of cocktails.
  13. If you are looking for a decent bar in the Kips Bay/Murray Hill area, go here instead of the ridiculously priced Choice next door and The Joshua/515/Mercury Frat strip on 3rd & 34th.
  14. You have to go and check it out, check out all the paintings and the cool ice bar downstairs.
  15. will definately be going back here and I recommend it to everyone --you will definately have a great time-it was most likely the best experience I have had in a city bar in years!
  16. Big fireplace and good drinks, a few Irish bartenders which is cool.
  17. The bartenders were really nice , kept giving us free beers and a round of shots, the owner came over and said hello.
  18. great bar, good selection of cocktails & beers, love downstairs ice bar.
  19. The place is nicer than 95% of the places on 3rd avenue and has a decent / interesting bar menu.
  20. The upstairs was a bit small around the bar area but there is a downstairs ice bar which was closed for a private party but could def be a cool spot to hang out in , with a jute box and a pool table :) They also serve food which looked totally yummy-id de
  21. We reserved the back "deck"/outdoor deck for our party (about 60 people) which was perfect because it had a bar, tables, fireplace, as well as the little outdoor area.
  22. would highly recommend this bar to anyone either living or visiting New York.
  23. Downstairs is nice with a pool table, a jukebox, some tables and a bar.
  24. It is a perfect neighborhood spot during the week, nice decor (wood, leather, and fireplace), decent food, good food & drink prices.
  25. The bartender made great drinks, including lots of mojitos for all our friends.
  26. Nice staff, good drinks
  27. Good food, good beer, good times
  28. The age of the crowd ranged from mid 20s-30s and while it was busy, it wasn't overwhelmingly crowded either so there was some room to move about and easy access to the bar to order drinks.
  29. Just moved from Atlanta & this has to be my favourite Murray Hill bar.
  30. Met some work colleagues at the bar, we had some appetisers & ordered one of there signature beers, I was pleasantly surprised, they have an extensive beer & cocktail list & the service was friendly, but not over the top, bartender called Lauren told us a
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. For food only, this is a great and affordable spot with most items under $10.
  2. The staff was great and the appetizer platter was delicious.
  3. We had the spring rolls, chilled noodle salad and then fish n chips, and fajita which were excellent.
  4. Don't have much to add to the other reviews except to say that this place has the best pizza in the neighborhood.
  5. love the food, prices are reasonable & they
  6. The upstairs was a bit small around the bar area but there is a downstairs ice bar which was closed for a private party but could def be a cool spot to hang out in , with a jute box and a pool table :) They also serve food which looked totally yummy-id de
  7. Arctica Bar and Grill has amazing food and a range of unique and cassic drinks.
  8. split a delicious thin crust pizza with a friend, while Javier, our server did a fantastic job.
  9. And the food was awesome, I know that too.
  10. Besides the fact the staff is very friendly, the location has a huge space and the interior is decorated well, the food was GREAT for a bar.
  11. the food was incredible, people kept commenting all night.
  12. It is a perfect neighborhood spot during the week, nice decor (wood, leather, and fireplace), decent food, good food & drink prices.
  13. We had a salad, eggs benedict and eggs florentine and everything was sooooo good.
  14. Good food, good beer, good times
  15. Try small plates combo and hash, burgers and steaks are also awesome!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. great bar, good selection of cocktails & beers, love downstairs ice bar.
  2. Average menu, GREAT
  3. Met some work colleagues at the bar, we had some appetisers & ordered one of there signature beers, I was pleasantly surprised, they have an extensive beer & cocktail list & the service was friendly, but not over the top, bartender called Lauren told us a
  4. The place is nicer than 95% of the places on 3rd avenue and has a decent / interesting bar menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. If you're looking for a huge party scene I wouldn't say this is the place for you but if you're looking for a well-kept place to just relax with your friends over a few drinks while chatting it up with some of the patrons then this is a good place for tha
  2. Pool Table, awesome jukebox, just a great place for a party.
service
96.00000381469727% positive
  1. Great staff.
  2. nice decor, attentive service & good range of cocktails.
  3. was curious about all the paintings so i had to ask our waitress (whom was very friendly with great service) the story behind them.
  4. Great service, cool
  5. Big fireplace and good drinks, a few Irish bartenders which is cool.
  6. We reserved the back "deck"/outdoor deck for our party (about 60 people) which was perfect because it had a bar, tables, fireplace, as well as the little outdoor area.
  7. The bartender made great drinks, including lots of mojitos for all our friends.
  8. enjoyable evening, appetisers & service top notch.
  9. The staff was great and the appetizer platter was delicious.
  10. the bartenders were cool, I know that.
  11. James the manager was extremely nice and helpful.
  12. Nice staff, good drinks
  13. The bartenders were really nice , kept giving us free beers and a round of shots, the owner came over and said hello.
  14. The decor, staff (friendliest bouncer/doorman I've ever met in NYC), and drinks were all pretty good.
  15. The door staff was extremely friendly, the dj was great and the bartenders were quick and friendly.
  16. great time, great people, great service
  17. Met some work colleagues at the bar, we had some appetisers & ordered one of there signature beers, I was pleasantly surprised, they have an extensive beer & cocktail list & the service was friendly, but not over the top, bartender called Lauren told us a
  18. We then went downstairs to play pool and played some music on the juke box and the bartender was friendly and funny.
  19. These people were awful and deserved to be kicked out of the bar.
  20. split a delicious thin crust pizza with a friend, while Javier, our server did a fantastic job.
  21. Besides the fact the staff is very friendly, the location has a huge space and the interior is decorated well, the food was GREAT for a bar.
  22. the food was incredible, people kept commenting all night.
  23. The service was excellent, never had to wait to for a bartendar.
  24. In addition, the staff is incredibly attentive and polite.
  25. They were very accommodating, the bartender was awesome, and we had a lot of fun here.
value
100.0% positive
  1. It is a perfect neighborhood spot during the week, nice decor (wood, leather, and fireplace), decent food, good food & drink prices.
  2. Buffet was great, 4 hour open bar at a very good price.
  3. Besides the fact the staff is very friendly, the location has a huge space and the interior is decorated well, the food was GREAT for a bar.
  4. If you're looking for a huge party scene I wouldn't say this is the place for you but if you're looking for a well-kept place to just relax with your friends over a few drinks while chatting it up with some of the patrons then this is a good place for tha
  5. For food only, this is a great and affordable spot with most items under $10.
  6. love the food, prices are reasonable & they
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The door staff was extremely friendly, the dj was great and the bartenders were quick and friendly.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/12

A great dining experience in the neighborhood of Murray Hill

by Lucas Eller

Located at 384 Third Avenue, between E 27th and E 28th Streets in Manhattan, Arctica Bar & Grill is a great restaurant for the outgoing crowd who loves to enjoy themselves outdoors in the afternoons and evenings, as well as for more discreet types who’d rather eat and drink indoors or in its backyard. Anywhere you are seated, you’ll get delicious food, a complete bar menu with excellent drinks, and an adorable and hospitable staff who’ll make you feel at home at all times, with their sweet and friendly smiles.

Allen Hubby, the vice-president of the world renowned Drama Book Shop, invited me for brunch on a Saturday afternoon , when the temperature was pleasant enough to sit outside, and Arctica was a perfect scenario. Due to its easy-to-read menu and good prices, we were happy and delighted, it was a very good brunch experience.

From the menu, we selected the Arctica chopped salad to start off with, and had smoked salmon with poached eggs, and steak with sunny side-up eggs for main course. Besides being really delicious, the food was also very fresh and presentable, as you can see in our pictures. On windy or rainy days, you may want to get a booth inside. It’s pretty spacious and very comfortable for parties of two or more.

Sitting outside is really delightful. Arctica Bar & Grill is a very good restaurant worth going back for more.

3 Star Rating: Average

05/14/12

Amazing After Work Party

by Girls Gotta Dance

I needed a last minute after work party, so AccessGotham booked a client birthday party for free. They even got me a free cake and a round of delicious Watermelon Martinis on the house. The steak fajitas were grilled to perfection and big portions. We shot pool and had an awesome time.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/13/12

best lunch ever!!

by timwaine

I love its 3-Course Lunch For Only $8.50 !!!

suoer delicous lunch meal with soup and salad and french fries!!! I Got this coupon from TangoTab website.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/01/11

Great Bro Night!

by ThatGuyJoe

Went here with a group of my friends a while ago and we all loved the place. There's honestly never a dull moment here. Billiards, TVs, two bars - the list goes on. A great place to start a night out. My friends and I used a NookOut deal (www.nookout) to get 2 hours all-you-can-drink for just $20. That got the night goin quickly!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/14/10

Great Drinks!

by Erin Warner

Overall all Arctica is a great find in the Murry Hill neighborhood. This is a terrific place to plan a birthday or to plan a corporate event at.

They make delicious cocktails and with plenty of options, there's certainly one for everyone. The prices are also very reasonable and it won't place a dent on your wallet.

All large groups should book ahead as this place can get crowded on at times. I found a party planner called AccessGotham. com and they setup me there when I go with a group of 12 or more friends. This gets us free admission and sometimes a few free comped drink tickets!

Thanks Arctica

The Details on Arctica Bar & Grill

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • good drinks
  • great door staff
  • incredible food
  • great service
  • great open bar
  • really nice bartender
  • affordable neighborhood spot
  • nice decor
  • good beer
  • awful people
  • great music
  • delicious crust pizza
  • great dj
  • great atmosphere
  • good crowd
  • great everything
  • helpful james
  • nice ice bar downstairs
  • not decent good music
  • amazing range
  • very good price
  • big few irish bartenders
  • great party
  • cool placevibe
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