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181 W 10th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7344
-74.0027
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bobo Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – If the nearby Waverly Inn affects the snoot of a tweedy Anglo, Bobo is its relaxed, Continental counterpart. The upper tier of this unmarked brownstone could pass for the dining room of a Parisian apartment, with melting candles and crystal waterfall chandeliers. Creaky wood floors and burnished antique mirrors soothe the few bohemian holdouts who remember when absinthe flowed instead of appletinis. After two chef changes, the place has settled in with a thoroughbred, former James Beard Award winner Patrick Connelly, formerly of Radius in Boston. Connelly's refined, thoughtful…
10/19/09
Most Unique Atmosphere
by mshalhoup at Citysearch
I've been coming here for a few years nows. Virtually everything on the menu is good and each individual dining area has its own personal theme. You definitely know you're in the W. Village when you walk into Bobo's, which was once an brownstone, but the food and ambiance make up for the slightly cramped upstairs seating.
- Pros: Great Menu
- Cons: A little cramped
09/16/09
Wonderful night out
by tonybrown9 at Citysearch
We had a great night out here the other night. We had to wait a few minutes for out reservation so we were shown to the bar by the lovely host. The drinks were fantastic - get the Stealth margarita - it was really good! Then we were shown upstairs to our table and feasted on their canape section, followed by salads and finishing with the "signature duck dish" that the waitress recommended. Apparently the chef was just nominated for a Rising Star Award (the waitress proudly informed us) and you could definitely see why. the menu was balanced throughout and includes a number of dishes with local organic produce. We had a super time and cannot wait to go back.
- Pros: food and drinks
- Cons: party atmosphere
09/11/09
Who are they trying to kid?
by rickinnyc at Citysearch
This restaurant would be maybe worth 3 stars (out of 5) if every item on the menu was $5 cheaper. The salads were priced at $12 and $13 and were nothing special. The tomato salad consisted of one SMALL beefsteak (not even heirloom) tomato and was covered with rather woody stems of an unidentifiable herb. The soup was a tastless matzo ball soup and likewise was way too expensive. The entrees were barely adequate--the scallops were overcooked, the pork chop was cooked to medium but still had the consistency of shoe leather, the pork schnitzel was melt in your mouth tender, but the only flavor coming across was that of the grease it had been fried in. The $8 "market sides" of seasonal vegetables were delicious, but one needed a microscope to see them--barely 4 bites each. Likewise the desserts, priced at $12 each were an insult. They were better than average, but again, barely 4 bites, and at $3 a bite, they needed to be extraordinary--and they weren't. Service was good--they kept filling our water glasses every five seconds--which considering they charge $1 per person for TAP water (ok so it was "purified" big deal) they had better. Our waiter, however, knew details about the food, but kept having to ask everyone to repeat what they were ordering. Yes, the ambience is nice, but none of it was even remotely worth the outrageous prices. Save your money and go to any of the hundreds of other restaurants in the city that are just as good if not much better for less than half the cost.
- Pros: ok atmosphere
- Cons: most everything else.
The Details on Bobo Restaurant
What to Drink:
Northern Italy makes an appearance on the reasonably priced wine list, but France is the real star. Or try house cocktails like Bobo's Mead ($13), a mix of Plymouth gin, lime and lavender-infused honey.
Where to Sit:
The outdoor garden on the third level is a buzzing retreat during the warmer months.
Bar Scene:
If you have trouble snagging a reservation, know that a dining nook on the ground floor is reserved for walk-ins and serves a full dinner.
What to Drink:
Northern Italy makes an appearance on the reasonably priced wine list, but France is the real star. Or try house cocktails like Bobo's Mead ($16), a mix of Plymouth gin, lime and lavender-infused honey.
Know Before You Go:
There are two menus: a more casual bar one downstairs, and a more dressed up one upstairs.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Food Store Products:
Notable Chef:
Patrick Connelly
