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(732) 752-8200
26 E 63rd St
(Between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York,
NY
10021
40.766082
-73.969559
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill
Years in business
Established in 1996
Hours:
Mon-Tue 5pm-12:30am
Wed-Sat 5pm-1:30am
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 11.06.09
Category:
Restaurants, Tobacco Product Manufacturers, Cigarettes & Tobacco
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Traditional American
Bar & Club Special Features:
Other Locations:
What People Are Saying About Club Macanudo
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
This intimate space, which received a coveted exemption from the New York smoking ban, fuses the spontaneity of a Havana social club (impromptu salsa sessions, vibrant live music) with the moneyed machismo of a Wall Street boardroom (mahogany paneling, 70/30 male-to-female ratio). The crowd combines bright young things decked in Dolce & Gabbana and seasoned veterans in bespoke suits. Dinner may be overshadowed by the cigar and alcohol pickings, but the fare is undeniably satisfying. The tender Havana steak comes paired with mashed potatoes creamy enough to make any Atkins-addict crumble. Warm…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- If a $175 glass of Hennessy Richard is slightly out of your price range, pair your Cohiba with the modestly priced Havana Martini--Bacardi Orange, pink lemonade and rum.
- Know Before You Go:
- Club Macanudo has a dress code that prohibits athletic attire and requires gentlemen to wear collared shirts. Get there early on Wednesday and Saturday nights to secure a table before the band starts.
- Where to Sit:
- You can smoke your own stogies, but certain rules reside. Table service requires a $20 minimum--$10 of which must go toward a cigar purchase--while at the bar no restrictions apply.
| ambiance | 70.0% positive |
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| drinks | 50.0% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 25.0% positive |
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09/18/09
Cigar friendly, unsurpassed service
by wifeofcigarsmoker at Citysearch
Treated like we were special guests. This was before we purchased a locker. We were visiting from California, and already members of a club. Here's a Monday night at Club Macanudo: Gail Allen (a cross between Cassandra Wilson and Sarah Vaughan), and Steve Weiles Passages playing jazz, great atmosphere to smoke an even greater cigar to, superb cocktails. We left before midnight, thinking they closed then - no, they do not close until 2am - again, this is a Monday night. My husband and I just loved this place - Joey and Mauricio (the general manager) will treat you like you're family. Great experience - yes, we bought a locker, and look forward to 3-4 trips to New York to enjoy how they do it in Manhattan. Wifi would be great, as we spent a couple of hours there mid-afternoon before flying home.
- Pros: Service, Bar, Atmosphere, Live Jazz
- Cons: No wifi - yet. They are working on it.
11/12/08
everytime clean and fresh
by scott34 at Citysearch
This place is good for all special occasions. The service is top notch, but they also expect to be tipped that way. Everything is so clean and the food is very good. You can not not go wrong here, but you better bring a credit card, because I bet you won't have enough cash to pay for your dinner!
- Pros: food,service
- Cons: pricey
06/02/08
A great find
by vl1019 at Citysearch
After a shopping expedition at Barney's (just a few blocks away), this was a great place to refuel. I'm a pushover for a good single malt and their scotch selection was amazing. I had a great time - don't leave without trying the chocolate truffles, but trust me on this, pop the whole thing in your mouth at once to avoid making a spectacle of yourself.
- Pros: Great cocktail list, good service
- Cons: Bar area can fill up quickly
06/02/08
NYC gem
by NYCSocial at Citysearch
The food is excellent, and the service is outstanding. This is a definite NYC gem! I highly recommend it for all cigar lovers!
- Pros: Not just for cigar smokers.
- Cons: Parking might be tough
07/30/03
A nice place, but...
by schpsychman at Citysearch
Had to visit here on my recent trip to NYC. A nice place with atmosphere but they really pissed me off. AFTER lighting up my $20 Padron Anniversario the waiter told me that I could not smoke my own cigar and that there was a $10 minimum cigar purchase! He also said that there was a $20pp drink minimum for table service. Now I'm from Philly where we don't have this type of crap and you can bring and smoke your own cigars. Next time, I'll go elsewhere and avoid the attitude and all the rules!
- Pros: Nice atmosphere
- Cons: Expensive drinks, cigar rules, minimums
The Details on Club Macanudo
Place Categories:
- nice place
- great relaxed atmosphere
- very good food
- really pissed nice place
- great wifi
- expensive drinks
- like treated
- outstanding service
- good single malt
- cool people
- full sofa areas
- celebrate cigar lovers
- great mohitos
- clean everything
- great live music
- wonderful cigars
