Eight Mile Creek

(212) 431-4635

240 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10012 40.72284 -73.99592

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Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown

eightmilecreek.com

Years in business

Established in 1999

Hours:

Dining: 5pm-11pm

11am-1pm Sat & Sun

Bar- 4:30 pm -7 am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Australian

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Food Delivery, Carry Out, Notable Wine List

What People Are Saying About Eight Mile Creek

Featured Review

Melanie Berliet

Contributor

Authentic Aussie character defines this Nolita restaurant and bar. Upstairs, pre-war wall moldings painted burnt orange make the narrow space feel cozy. Locals go for Coopers Ale and Australian comfort food classics like meat pies. But the cuisine isn't all traditional; dishes like emu Carpaccio (with black truffle oil vinaigrette and edamame) are more inventive. Downstairs at the Creek Bar, guests party to pop music and songs by Down Under artists they’ve probably never heard of. Though a shortened menu is available at the subterranean lounge, there's a better chance of enjoying dinner…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Eight Mile has a TV on which the owner regularly tunes in to Aussie sporting events like cricket and rugby.
Know Before You Go:
Tuesday nights, all bottles of wines are 15% off.
When To Go:
During warmer months, Sundays mean "You bring the meat, we bring the barbie"--a BYO food-to-grill event.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The bartenders are friendly and fun, the wine is great, and I always have a great time.
  2. Service is very friendly, prices affordable, atmosphere is comfortable.
  3. all in all seems like a good place but didnt make it in to the top tier of dining musts in NYC given the mix of food and the ambience which was a little uninspiring in a good relaxed no pretense way but also lacked a real draw
  4. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy, the service friendly and attentive- without being overbearing, my boyfriend adorable, and the food is beyond compare.
  5. The atmosphere was romantic and cosy yet casual, and the service was excellent.
  6. It is casual in ambience only -- the service and quality of the food is fantastic.
  7. had a birthday party here and the waiters were very attentive and fun.
  8. went to 8MC frequently last summer, and loved the spare, minimal decor and the odd collection of music they played.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. had the most delicate fillet of Kangeroo cooked to perfection on a bed of mashed yams followed by arguably the best chocolate fondue I have ever eaten.
  2. We also enjoyed a great bottle of wine, and the dessert was the best I've had in a long while, freshly cooked chocolate souffle - delicious!
  3. Appetizers (mussles, crayfish cake) were excellent, Aussie lager (Blue Tongue) was great, and kangaroo steak served with my favorite mushrooms was tasty and chewy (I requested medium instead of rare), though I wasn't impressed.
drinks
95.64999580383301% positive
  1. nice escape from the everyday NYC bar
  2. Whether you're there for a pint, or a glass of one of their gorgeous Aussie wines and an inventive, and always stunning dinner in the garden - you'll be back as often as I have.
  3. The wine list is a little pricey, but otherwise the experience is a good value.
  4. The Australian beer and wine selection is good.
  5. Great selection of aussie beers and wines in the cosy bar up front, and then great food out the back.
  6. The best bar, the best staff, the best patrons, and *sniff* the best service in the city.
  7. The drinks are nice and eclectic.
  8. I've never sat at a table here, but the couple of times I've dined with a friend sitting at the bar have been great.
  9. good beer, great music
  10. to be honest we only had drinks and appetizers downstairs as we were there for a collegues leaving drinks but the staff was very friendly (typical aussies) and the food i did have was pretty darn good.
  11. The bartenders are friendly and fun, the wine is great, and I always have a great time.
  12. It has a full menu, and (I guess) expensive food and wine.
  13. got there early for the happy hour and realaxed with my friends do some excellent music and bar food.
  14. Whether you're there for a pint and the jukebox downstairs, or a glass of one of their gorgeous Aussie wines and an inventive, and always stunning dinner in the garden - you'll be back as often as I have.
  15. That made it hard to get to the bartender, which was the only way you could order food or drink.
  16. The bottle of wine we got was excellent (cabernet/shiraz) It was quite since we went on a tuesday but we all had a great time.
  17. We also enjoyed a great bottle of wine, and the dessert was the best I've had in a long while, freshly cooked chocolate souffle - delicious!
  18. Grand for rugby, beers, and good mates around.
  19. The bar is a nice neighborhood spot.
  20. Outstanding food and very good selection of beer and wine.
  21. duo), an okay beer selection, a friendly if harried bartender, and a barfood menu.
  22. great wine, excellent (and cute) service, and a great place to watch cricket if you're into it.
  23. Best Burger, Great wine, Good Looking Staff, Great Garden
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. It has a full menu, and (I guess) expensive food and wine.
  2. It's a pleasant place, slightly pricey, but, oh those wings!
  3. to be honest we only had drinks and appetizers downstairs as we were there for a collegues leaving drinks but the staff was very friendly (typical aussies) and the food i did have was pretty darn good.
  4. Outstanding food and very good selection of beer and wine.
  5. all in all seems like a good place but didnt make it in to the top tier of dining musts in NYC given the mix of food and the ambience which was a little uninspiring in a good relaxed no pretense way but also lacked a real draw
  6. The authentic food is nicely prepared and beautiful served - just enough as to not be over filling.
  7. Certainly the best wings I've had this year.
  8. found this hidden gem for the first time sunday, fantastic food, great service, and super super staff
  9. Very nice and courteous staff, great Australian brews and food, and the prices are just right.
  10. Valentine's Day included a satisfying 5 course meal with champagne, rose petals and chocolates on the house.
  11. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy, the service friendly and attentive- without being overbearing, my boyfriend adorable, and the food is beyond compare.
  12. The sweet potato fries I got on the side were fantastic also.
  13. It is casual in ambience only -- the service and quality of the food is fantastic.
  14. That made it hard to get to the bartender, which was the only way you could order food or drink.
  15. From the delicious food to the relaxed but efficient service, this is a great Aussie transplant into the city.
  16. Great service, great food
  17. Appetizers (mussles, crayfish cake) were excellent, Aussie lager (Blue Tongue) was great, and kangaroo steak served with my favorite mushrooms was tasty and chewy (I requested medium instead of rare), though I wasn't impressed.
  18. Just a nice spot to get good food.
  19. Nice Australian comfort food - Recommend
  20. Charming with a bit of Ruggedness, Exciting yet Relaxing, Friendly, not to mention mouthwatering food.
  21. loved the sweet potato Fries with an excellent sweet pepper sauce, Smoked Emu was very lean and paired perfectly with leeks, while Kangaroo Tartar was definitely an intense experience (Eat it with the bread!)
  22. The food was amazing.
  23. got there early for the happy hour and realaxed with my friends do some excellent music and bar food.
  24. had the most delicate fillet of Kangeroo cooked to perfection on a bed of mashed yams followed by arguably the best chocolate fondue I have ever eaten.
  25. loved the thought of having the lamb but the aussie burger caught my eye.
  26. As for entrees, the rack of lamb rules (Tender at medium) & the Barramundi, a whitefish, was grilled just right with a crispy skin.
  27. Great selection of aussie beers and wines in the cosy bar up front, and then great food out the back.
  28. These were a delicious exception.
  29. Never disappointed by the staff or the food, this place is so great we have had 2 birthday parties there and whenever we have friends from out of town, we bring them to 8 mile creek.
  30. The sweet potato fries are amazing and the rack of lamb is perfect.
  31. We also enjoyed a great bottle of wine, and the dessert was the best I've had in a long while, freshly cooked chocolate souffle - delicious!
  32. had barramundi which was fresh and tasted superb, and my boyfriend had seafood pasta, which he said was amazing.
  33. The beef itself was good quality and it was cooked perfectly to my med-rare request.
  34. Everyone got something different and each dish was delicious!
  35. The service was good and we really enjoyed the food, great.
  36. I'd stay away from the emu carpaccio (whoever thought that raw bitter bird was a good idea had it all wrong), but the kanga skewers were good (a bit bland for me, though), and the mashed potatoes were deelishus.
menu variety
80.0% positive
  1. duo), an okay beer selection, a friendly if harried bartender, and a barfood menu.
  2. Outstanding food and very good selection of beer and wine.
  3. It has a full menu, and (I guess) expensive food and wine.
  4. Great selection of aussie beers and wines in the cosy bar up front, and then great food out the back.
  5. The Australian beer and wine selection is good.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great wine, excellent (and cute) service, and a great place to watch cricket if you're into it.
  2. It's a great place for a group of friends.
  3. all in all seems like a good place but didnt make it in to the top tier of dining musts in NYC given the mix of food and the ambience which was a little uninspiring in a good relaxed no pretense way but also lacked a real draw
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Whether you're there for a pint and the jukebox downstairs, or a glass of one of their gorgeous Aussie wines and an inventive, and always stunning dinner in the garden - you'll be back as often as I have.
  2. Whether you're there for a pint, or a glass of one of their gorgeous Aussie wines and an inventive, and always stunning dinner in the garden - you'll be back as often as I have.
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. Great service too, very nice staff.
  2. The best bar, the best staff, the best patrons, and *sniff* the best service in the city.
  3. duo), an okay beer selection, a friendly if harried bartender, and a barfood menu.
  4. good people, good music, any night of the week.
  5. It's changed, but the attitude is still friendly and laid-back.
  6. for good service go elsewhere
  7. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy, the service friendly and attentive- without being overbearing, my boyfriend adorable, and the food is beyond compare.
  8. The bartenders are friendly and fun, the wine is great, and I always have a great time.
  9. The best jukebox, the best staff, the best patrons, and *sniff* the best service in the city.
  10. That made it hard to get to the bartender, which was the only way you could order food or drink.
  11. It is casual in ambience only -- the service and quality of the food is fantastic.
  12. Service is very friendly, prices affordable, atmosphere is comfortable.
  13. found this hidden gem for the first time sunday, fantastic food, great service, and super super staff
  14. had a birthday party here and the waiters were very attentive and fun.
  15. Never disappointed by the staff or the food, this place is so great we have had 2 birthday parties there and whenever we have friends from out of town, we bring them to 8 mile creek.
  16. From the delicious food to the relaxed but efficient service, this is a great Aussie transplant into the city.
  17. The service was good and we really enjoyed the food, great.
  18. Very nice and courteous staff, great Australian brews and food, and the prices are just right.
  19. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by their handsome bartender and a big smile!
  20. Although the staff was awesome - super informative and friendly!
  21. great, friendly service
  22. Great bartender - horrible manager
  23. Great service, great food
  24. When we arrived we were greeted by a rude guy dude at the door.
  25. great wine, excellent (and cute) service, and a great place to watch cricket if you're into it.
  26. was greeted by a ruggedly handsome bald bartender who shot me a warm and welcoming smile.
  27. to be honest we only had drinks and appetizers downstairs as we were there for a collegues leaving drinks but the staff was very friendly (typical aussies) and the food i did have was pretty darn good.
  28. The atmosphere was romantic and cosy yet casual, and the service was excellent.
  29. The staff is truly delightful.
  30. Waiter was very nice and friendly and cute.
value
70.0% positive
  1. Very nice and courteous staff, great Australian brews and food, and the prices are just right.
  2. Service is very friendly, prices affordable, atmosphere is comfortable.
  3. It has a full menu, and (I guess) expensive food and wine.
  4. It's a pleasant place, slightly pricey, but, oh those wings!
  5. The wine list is a little pricey, but otherwise the experience is a good value.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. We also enjoyed a great bottle of wine, and the dessert was the best I've had in a long while, freshly cooked chocolate souffle - delicious!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/20/11

Awesome aussie bar!

by amill06

I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and service at Eight Mile Creek. From the moment I walked in, I was kindly greeted, given food suggestions and astonished at how great the food actually was. While living in the LES for the past 2 years, I've had my fair share of great food, but the Meat Pie and mashers with gravy were some of the best items I've had in a while!

My friends had decided to throw me a surprise party a few weeks ago as a final farewell (as I am leaving for Australia in a week). The staff was amazingly helpful while they were while working with my friends. Accommodating, responsive and helpful - the management made that evening one of the best nights I've had in the city.

Thank you Eight Mile Creek!

3 Star Rating: Average

01/22/10

Bi-level bar-restaurant, Aussie themed

by eat_club

This is an Aussie-themed bar on two levels. The top level (from which I was quickly removed), is for serious restauraters. It has a full menu, and (I guess) expensive food and wine. The lower level is a basement bar with live music (a keyboard and guitar

duo), an okay beer selection, a friendly if harried bartender, and a barfood menu.

Though there are a lot of tables down there,

most folks preferred standing at the bar. That made it hard to get to the bartender, which was the only way you could order food or drink. No servers here.

The food must be prepared upstairs, because it takes awhile after ordering (and paying) for it to make its way to the lower level.

I had the Curry Chicken Pie, which was not very curry-ish. We also shared the Wallaby Wings, hot style, which were terrific. New Yorkers are such food wimps, it's hard to get anything with a decent kick in it. These were a delicious exception. Certainly the best wings I've had this year.

At first the crowd seemed cold and cliquish, but if you talk to someone, you'll soon find they'll be your new friends. It's a pleasant place, slightly pricey, but, oh those wings!

  • Pros: Great hot wings
  • Cons: long wait for food downstairs
3 Star Rating: Average

01/04/10

Great bartender - horrible manager

by CSMobileUser3

Very pleased with the atmosphere and decorum - only problem was the pre-menopausal manager who yelled at my friend and me during a debate with another patron over college basketball...a common occurence before March madness. When trying to speak to her rationally about it - we were asked to leave. Clearly, she should be concentrating on her management skills (as well as the treadmill) she was incorrageable and rude - will never go back as a result.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/09

Hidden GEM

by speakyourmind

found this hidden gem for the first time sunday, fantastic food, great service, and super super staff

cant wait to go back

  • Pros: great food, service & atmosphere
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/31/09

Great service, great food

by muldave

Ordered the emeu carpaccio, very good. Then got the lamb chops that were so tender. Great service too, very nice staff. Big ups to them.

  • Pros: Exquisite lamb chops
  • Cons: Very small joint

The Details on Eight Mile Creek

Place Categories:

  • friendly service
  • great bar food
  • very nice staff
  • great place
  • romantic atmosphere
  • very enjoyable experience
  • very nice waiter
  • great wine
  • very nice prices
  • fun bartenders
  • recommend highly
  • eclectic drinks
  • not recommend pleasant place
  • best harried bartender
  • warm smile
  • great bottle
  • loved sweet potato fries
  • great music
  • best patrons
  • good australian beer
  • fantastic quality
  • not mouthwatering food
  • tasty kangaroo steak
  • terrific wallaby wings
  • still friendly attitude
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