Viceroy Cafe

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.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The seating could have been more comfortable, but who cres we were cruising eighth avenue!” “Viceroy used to be a great place to hang out with friends, eat some ok food in a really nice and comfortable atmosphere.” “The Viceroy is located at an ideal spot in Chelsea and is a great looking location to sit down and have some food in nice surroundings.” “have to say that it was the perfect ending to a stressful day and exactly the atmosphere that i needed and was looking for.”
drinks	80.95000267028809% positive	“The space is great - roomy with a beautiful wood bar, but the food is just tasteless.” “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.” “This bar is IDEAL for a great happy hour experience.” “Great space, good drinks.” “we relaxed, had some great drinks, and chatted it up with the very cute bartenders.” “If only the food, serice or drinks were any good.” “If you want to go to a place with bad drinks, bad food and possibly the worst service in New York- then here's your place!”
food quality	78.21000099182129% positive	“It's sad b/c the space is very enjoyable -- however when it came time to bring out the dishes the waitress told me "oh yeah, we ran out of that dish - do you want to order something else" SHE WAITED UNTIL THE REST OF THE GROUP ALREADY HAD THEIR FOOD!” “The food, the service and the price great.” “Great food at ideal prices to share with friends.” “Food delicious.” “The Viceroy is located at an ideal spot in Chelsea and is a great looking location to sit down and have some food in nice surroundings.” “If you want to go to a place with bad drinks, bad food and possibly the worst service in New York- then here's your place!” “Then, it came back, fries were cold, ugh!” “If only the food, serice or drinks were any good.” “Not a big fan of the food, but for a burger, it's not a bad place; except this time.” “My grilled chicken was delicious and my friends tuna was amazing.” “The space is great - roomy with a beautiful wood bar, but the food is just tasteless.” “had a chicken ceaser salad that big for 14.95.” “Viceroy used to be a great place to hang out with friends, eat some ok food in a really nice and comfortable atmosphere.”
overall	100.0% positive	“We happened upon viceroy (i had never been there) and it is a great place.” “Viceroy used to be a great place to hang out with friends, eat some ok food in a really nice and comfortable atmosphere.”
service	53.33000183105469% positive	“I've only had bad service there one time, ironically, when the restaurant was making an 18% tip mandatory.” “The food, the service and the price great.” “It's sad b/c the space is very enjoyable -- however when it came time to bring out the dishes the waitress told me "oh yeah, we ran out of that dish - do you want to order something else" SHE WAITED UNTIL THE REST OF THE GROUP ALREADY HAD THEIR FOOD!” “Waitors very attentive.” “live in chelsea and love the people around me in my neighborhood.” “All the great bartenders are no longer there, the waiters stink and the crowd has gotten really dumpy.” “this place was the worst for service.” “bad bad service” “Catastrophically bad service.” “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.” “If you want to go to a place with bad drinks, bad food and possibly the worst service in New York- then here's your place!” “we relaxed, had some great drinks, and chatted it up with the very cute bartenders.” “Viceroy's the perfect lunch spot -- the tables aren't too crowded together, the service is good, and the lunch offerings are excellent, particularly the salmonburger (wonderful) and the salads.” “Overall we had a great experience here, and the staff was HOT and FUN!” “There is no reason a restaurant with such poor service should be able to survive in NY.”
value	100.0% positive	“The food, the service and the price great.” “Great food at ideal prices to share with friends.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“This 8th Avenue corner bistro is perfect for a quick lunch and a relaxing Sunday Brunch.”

01/04/10

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

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11/07/08

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

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10/14/08

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.

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05/14/08

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

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11/27/07

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.

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01/04/10

Best power lunch and brunch!

by flipcityguy

11/07/08

Great Lunch in NYC

by delvec23

10/14/08

Great space, good drinks. Catastrophically bad service.

by ecparker71

05/14/08

so much for trying something new

by dryamaka

11/27/07

Great afterwork bar

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