(212) 242-1111

453 W 17th St (Cross Streets 9th & 10th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011 40.7445 -74.0054

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

1OAKNYC.COM

Hours:

M-Su 12:00am - 12:00am

Last updated 10.17.11

What People Are Saying About 1 Oak

Featured Review

Melanie Berliet

Contributor

Thank owners Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano for contributing to the chic New York nightlife scene that's contingent on places being impossible to get into. Or, hate them for it. But if you want to party at this ostrich leather-lined lounge, your best bet is to act and dress the part. That means approaching the bouncer amiably, in trendy clothing fit for an evening out. Once inside, you'll find black and white checkered flooring on which to dance, and the typical banquets on which to sit--if your group's inclined to drop a grand or so on table service, that is. In exchange for your compliance…

ambiance
50.0% positive
  1. Even though I like the music and the atmosphere, I won't buy drinks for almost $20 each.
  2. $18 drinks and a pretentiously absurd atmosphere of bad 80s, cheap chalet and second rate strip joint.
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. Even though I like the music and the atmosphere, I won't buy drinks for almost $20 each.
  2. $18 drinks and a pretentiously absurd atmosphere of bad 80s, cheap chalet and second rate strip joint.
  3. Everyone is beautiful, there's 2 poles and drinks are strong!
  4. If that is your cup of tea you will LOVE 1 Oak.
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. Doorman and staff are simply rude, pretentious and have no sense of vip treatment.
  2. that said, i have been here, it is absolutely terrible; usually, actual celebrities/"cool" people do not come here, it's more of just a "fad" type of place (you want the actual hitters, go to beatrice inn or waverly inn, better places in general anyway).
  3. Did not enjoy my time at 1 Oak at all, the wait staff were extremely rude even though we had a table and got bottle service.
  4. One oak is simply a nightmare for any gentleman or group of nice people wishing to have a hot night in NY.
  5. Cocktails are overpriced and nothing special; bottle service is the same as anywhere.
  6. couldn't believe it, the ppl at the door are really rude, they didn't let us in.
value
0.0% positive
  1. $18 drinks and a pretentiously absurd atmosphere of bad 80s, cheap chalet and second rate strip joint.
  2. Cocktails are overpriced and nothing special; bottle service is the same as anywhere.
3 Star Rating: Average

03/23/12

Not bad

by azelay

I did enjoy my night out over there; music was fine, the service and drinks were not bad at all. Really nice atmosphere. We were a bit skeptical regarding the door policy though..the first time we went there the line was huge, it took us almost an hour to get into the club. The second time we were 9people and we booked a Limo night out package for like $160 , for 1h limo tour and admission in the club skipping the line (limotournyc) that was a pretty good deal! Anyway I’ll definitely go back there!

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/06/12

This place is awful!

by Jeffb233

So I go to this place by accident was looking to go to park around the block for the Matzo ball which is on xmas eve for jewish singles. At the door the guy tells me and my buddy it's 50 bucks we pay that (dude was rude as hell looked at me like I couldnt afford 50 bucks). We get in pay the money collector at the door we were there for 5 mins tops when I realize it's the wrong place. I know it's a long shot but I figure it's xmas eve the guy will be cool so I explain how we were going to the Matzo ball and this is the wrong place. He tells me it doesnt work like that so I'm like okay merry xmas then the dude says you're a jew we dont like them here. I'm like okay bro move back to where ever you moved here from and left. So the guy insulted me kept my money and deserves to get smacked in the face. Oh btw 18 buck for a jack and coke . This place is a nightmare. I wish I could give this place minus stars

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/11

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by arielamir

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2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/21/11

Think Twice

by Ben Howard

I would have given them 1 star but I liked the music. Crowd was obnoxious wannabes. A lot of guys maybe 2-1. Very tasteless door man. He acts like it is exclusive but when you are inside it looks like they let anybody in. My favorite was this group of short fat girls who kept trying to grope my friend. He is traumatized.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/09/10

stRIppER

by RESPECTMEandpizza

honestly i wish i could give it no stars.

1.didint let Ana Leronda (my bffe) bring her boyfriend/manager of kfc inside with us.

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2.da door man charged me $2.00 to enter

3.they threw me out bc someone spilled a drink on me

i didint hit them i sware to god yo i didint hit them

4.i couldent even walk to the restroom someone tripped me and i saw some forgiens making out in the entrance and i threw up on the manager

MY BAD

DIZ CLUB HAS NO CLASS

EVERY MODEL HO AND OLD MAN GO

SO IF YOU WANT TO HANG WITH STRIPPERS

AND 88 YEAR OLD

GO

if you wana chill with me

go visit my girl at FKC

or me at HAIR TOWN EXTENSIONS AND WEAVES

:)

5.

The Details on 1 Oak

Place Categories:

  • like music
  • nice people
  • cold champagne
  • simply rude doorman
  • love oak
  • not extremely rude wait staff
  • simply rude staff
  • overpriced cocktails
  • bad 80s
  • beautiful everyone
  • like atmosphere
  • favorite spots
  • good dj
  • loves ben
  • not really rude ppl
  • bad cheap chalet
  • love ladies
  • good balance
  • like patronize places
  • bad second rate strip joint
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