(212) 633-8484
160 8th Avenue
New York,
NY
10011
40.7421
-74.0007
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining, Brunch
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What People Are Saying About Viceroy Cafe
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The long retro-decorated space seems almost like two rooms: a lively window section and the more formal back area. The bar, adorned with two golden viceroys (men in service to the king), is hopping with Chelsea singles during happy hour. Couples and families stick towards the back of the restaurant. During warmer weather, there's some of the most plentiful outdoor dining in the city along 18th Street. Viceroy is known for its sirloin burgers, which are juicy and monstrous. Most of the entrees are flavorful, particularly the gazpacho and wholesome turkey meat loaf.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 80.95000267028809% positive |
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| food quality | 78.21000099182129% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 53.33000183105469% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Best power lunch and brunch!
by flipcityguy
This 8th Avenue corner bistro is perfect for a quick lunch and a relaxing Sunday Brunch. Although, I never have dinner here - my experiences on the other times were decent. I always have the Crab Cake from the appetizer list and it's big enough for an entree. For brunch, it's the Fried Oysters with Cheese Grits and Collard Greens with a Mimosa (Red Bull Mimosa if you prefer - depends on what kind of Saturday night you had.) The Fried Green Tomato sandwich was not available one time - which was unfortunate. However, for treating yourself to a quiet lunch and enjoyable brunch while people watching from the plate glass window - this can't be beat.
- Pros: Nice bistro-like interior, attentive service, great food
- Cons: Some items on menu not available
Great Lunch in NYC
by delvec23
Wanted a quick bite in the city on friday Nov 7th at 12:20. Had the Viceroy Burger (2), chicken sandwich and veggie sandwich. Very good. Waitors very attentive. Food delicious. 45 minute experience for 4 people. $50 bucks. Recommend to anyone.
- Pros: Quality for lunch
- Cons: na
Great space, good drinks. Catastrophically bad service.
by ecparker71
Though generally speaking the people who work at Viceroy are pleasant enough, it can take hours to get in and out of there even when it's empty as the service is really poor. The food is pretty standard and they don't change up the menu often. The bar area is nice, and they make good cocktails, but once you sit down, be prepared for lots of waiting and often slightly screwed up orders. There aren't a lot of great spaces for group dinners in Chelsea, and this is a good space, but you may lose half your group before the check arrives.
- Pros: Space, ambience.
- Cons: Service, menu.
so much for trying something new
by dryamaka
food was definitely pre-made and simply heated and served. i ordered the stuffed chicken breast and potatoes, date had fish...both cold, drinks over prices, never again, especially with other better places near. check was like $120 for 2
- Pros: nice bar n staff
- Cons: COLD FOOD
Great afterwork bar
by mereditheats
I just started a new job in the area and wanted to grab a drink after a particularly long day. We happened upon viceroy (i had never been there) and it is a great place. we relaxed, had some great drinks, and chatted it up with the very cute bartenders. i have to say that it was the perfect ending to a stressful day and exactly the atmosphere that i needed and was looking for. I will definitely return.
- Pros: fun, relaxed atmosphere
- Cons: none that i can think of
The Details on Viceroy Cafe
Place Categories:
- bad service
- great food
- great space
- great place
- any good drinks
- great song
- great happy hour experience
- comfortable atmosphere
- more comfortable patio seating
- great service
- very attentive waitors
- beautiful wood bar
- good cocktails
- great bartenders
- order she waited until the rest
- cold fries
- that big chicken ceaser salad
- perfect lunch spot
- good restaurant venue
- excellent lunch offerings
- nice surroundings
- delicious grilled chicken
- bad managerial experience
- perfect music
- big enough

