Vynl
(347) 537-3447
754 9th AVE. 51st St.
(at 51st Street)
New York,
NY
10019
40.7658
-73.9895
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Hours:
Mon 11am-11pm
Tue-Wed 11am-12am
Thu-Fri 11am-1am
Sat 9:30am-1am
Sun 9:30am-11pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Vynl
The Owner
Vynl
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"Nouvelle diner food" "spun well" is the genre of this "groovy" "album"-themed Thai-American in Hell's Kitchen; its "old LP menus", "action figures of Michael Jackson to the Spice Girls" and "quirky" "wanna-be actor" staff make it a "fun" "locals" place.
And the price is right. - Zagat
Come check our NEW Upper West Side location at 507 Columbus Ave!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
A distinctive array of neighborhood characters sinks into squishy black-vinyl banquettes, watching the world pass by. Actors and producers seal deals over big salads; couples cuddle behind whimsical plastic partitions; and cheery waitresses mix milkshakes for kids. As if this casual spot needs any more personality, there's a ceramic bust of Elvis and a slew of celebrity action figures behind the bar.
The Scene
The inexpensive American-Thai menu offers a random mix that couldn't be more satisfying. American favorites, like spicy meat loaf with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, win out over Asian-inspired mainstays. Wasabi-seared tuna wraps and vegetable-stuffed pad thai taste fresh, but it's hard to beat the juicy burgers dripping with melted cheese. Unexpected extras, such as sweet brioche rolls, crunchy homemade potato chips and red-cabbage slaw, distinguish Vynl as a food-serious diner. Don't skip coconut-banana bread pudding: It's comfort on a plate.
User Reviews
drink_club1
May 23, 2009
This record-themed place is as much restaurant as bar. The back is mostly booths, though those with round tables can handle ten (skinny) people. The mensroom has a mosaic Elvis and and diorama. You relieve yourself to LOVE ME TENDER, HOLD ME TIGHT. Better not make it TOO tight-- or it won't work. The staff is business-like, but efficient. They were very tolerant of our expanding group, and late-stay. We didn't try the main dishes, but had a lot of typical bar appetizers: quesadilla, nachos, calamari. The food was well-presented: art on a plate. Mykel found nothing spectacular about the taste, but the rest of the crew raved. The music was NOT too loud to talk. The record decor was fun. That's it. --Drink club NYC is a roving group of NYC drinkers
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ajk1
March 05, 2009
I wanted to check this place out because Thai + American just didn't sound right to me, but it got good reviews. The ambience was a little weird - it has a very old school diner feel and decor to it - but the food was good. The portions are pretty big, which may or may not be a plus. Staff was attentive, though I'm not sure if it was because it wasn't very crowded when I went. All in all, amongst what seems like hundreds of thai places in Hell's Kitchen area, it's worth it to check this place out, especially if you have some picky eaters in your group that only eat American food. They serve classic thai (and it's not super-Americanized) as well as classic American.
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MMCH
January 28, 2009
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. You MUST go in at least for a drink, to check out the atmosphere. The food is delicious, portions are large, and price is good. Please go!!
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"Nouvelle diner food" "spun well" is the genre of this "groovy" "album"-themed Thai-American in Hell's Kitchen; its "old LP menus", "action figures of Michael Jackson to the Spice Girls" and "quirky" "wanna-be actor" staff make it a "fun" "locals" place.
And the price is right. - Zagat
Come check our NEW Upper West Side location at 507 Columbus Ave!
