(212) 352-0075
254 W 23rd St
(nr. Eighth Ave.)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7447
-73.9973
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
Hours:
Daily, noon-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About East Of Eighth Restaurant
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Though often called a "gay restaurant," East of Eighth caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from the flamboyant bar crowd to straight-laced retiree couples from the nearby apartment complexes coming by for the early-bird special. An extremely sociable staff makes everyone feel comfortable. The outdoor garden is open year-round (heated in winter). – – The Food – This international-eclectic menu includes some stellar standouts--most notably, well-made thin-crust mini-pizzas. The four-cheese version cleverly combines fresh and smoked mozzarella with goat…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- The restaurant's "Dinner at Dusk," available from 4:30pm until 6:45pm, is an incredible value: three courses plus tea or coffee for $18.
- The Extras:
- Watch for drag performances by the likes of "Hedda Lettuce."
| ambiance | 90.90999603271484% positive |
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| dessert | 50.0% positive |
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| drinks | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| food quality | 86.96000099182129% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 70.83000183105469% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 50.0% positive |
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worth money
by brendon78 at Citysearch
The food was great. I made reservations for 10 people and everyone was happy with their selection. Everyone was sooo happy to be getting a doggy bag. I would recommend East of Eight and we are looking to eat there again.
- Pros: service,food
- Cons: none
best restaurant on town
by delko at Citysearch
the bigges sorprise of my life . this restaurant was full bar full and both floors. if you whant to have a good ,fun time this the correct optcion great foood excelent servers and great food seleccion
- Pros: just great
- Cons: no cons
amazingly good food!!
by ske157 at Citysearch
The menu has a wide variety of delicious food! I have been back several times since I first discovered this restaurant last year. I have never been disappointed with the friendly staff and the memorable food. Everything from the perfectly portioned dishes to the great prices makes this restaurant one of my favorites in the city. It's also in a great location(right next to the movies theater)!!
- Pros: outdoor dining, great place for parties
Great staff, awesome atmosphere, good food
by lizzyred8 at Citysearch
Sat out back on a gorgeous NYC night. Clientele was as diverse as the food, from Wall Street brokers to drag queens, you can't help but feel at home. Wine options would satisfy even the most picky, and the food lived up to expectations - extrememly fresh seafood, juicy chicken and wonderful salads. Can't wait to return.
- Pros: Outdoor dining, staff, clientele
- Cons: there may be a wait to grab a spot outside on a busy night
What a pleasant SURPRISE
by Ray10471 at Citysearch
When our movie finished on a Friday evening - we had no idea where to eat - when we literally bumped into the place two feet away..........
When we peered through the windows it looked very crowded and probably had it not been raining..... would not have dared to go in looking like some "rube" from Riverdale in The Bronx (which I am shhh)
anyway we entered and were warned we would have a "long" wait 15 minutes...... I figured that meant 30/45 minutes but I was OK with that ...... the host at the door led us into the bar and he could not have been any nicer.... as was the bartender..... we were seated 5 minutes later.......... Oh the place is proclaimed for its "gayness" but not an issue on my part - I felt welcomed, the staff could not have been any nicer and more attentive...... but I was so surprised by the quality of the food......... I plan on making it a regular stop....... parking, a nice movie theatre and a great restaurant/bar are all about a block apart - and everything was beyond reasonable on the cost front...........
We ordered baked apples wrapped in Prosciutto stuffed with Gorganzola...... then Guacamole and a shrimp, chorizo quesadilla ........ then onto a pasta special rigatoni with sausage et al.... and Orecchiette ...... both were excellent........ I really had a great time, never felt rushed, we hung out a while...... I wish the food was not that good as I ate way too much and had no room for dessert.......
- Pros: I really did not know what to expect so I was really pleased.
- Cons: None.....
The Details on East Of Eighth Restaurant
Place Categories:
- comfortable overall atmosphere
- disgustingly rude service
- friendly staff
- great restaurant
- good dinner
- not that good food
- nice place
- nice meal
- nice white wines
- very attentive waitress
- great prices
- full floors
- best kepts secrets
- wonderful salads
- sooo happy everyone
- delicious corn bread
- affordable gourmet
- very unattractive crowd
- juicy chicken
- great location
- extremely obnoxious waiter
- great restaurantbar
- nice movie theater
- fresh seafood
- great good food

