Club Macanudo

THIS PLACE SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN!

by P Richter

From the prices, to the staff, it is INSULTING!

1. Price:

You will pay an average of $25 for a single cigar (which you must buy one), $15 - $20 for a drink and then about $40 for a dinner entree, ... let-alone the wine list.

2. Service:

We waited for 45 miniutes to be seated even though we had a reservation! Therefore, we were forced to buy drinks at the bar, which our tab (6 drinks for 3 couples) alone was $130, without tip!

3. Staff:

My wife was un-nerved by meeting the owner of the place, (who was a short man who grabbed my wife!), spoke in broken english and you couldn't understand a word he said EXCEPT for the curses he threw out at us, as he was trying to be funny! After telling him a friend recommended this place to us while we were visiting New York, he asked for his name, and then did not know who he was. The owner seemed and sounded drunk (or high) and as he left us he tried to grab my wife again, but I stepped in and almost decked him. My sister in-law overheard the 2 female bartenders talking about their marijuana and other drug habits, their sexual encounters and also their profanitiy, as if smoking pot and snorting coke (even on the job!) was legal in New York! What kind of place is this?!?!

We were ready to leave, but our table was ready, so after traveling all this way, we wanted to see if our evening could turn better. It didn't. After paying our bar tab and snaking our way through the businessmen and hookers crowding the bar, we sat near a big painting of past celebrities smoking cigars, while the band played. The band was so loud, we couldn't hear anything. Our waiter was nice, but lazy and the food was so-so, but way overpriced! We were told that this is a cigar bar, not a 5 star restaurant! After our final tally, we spent close to $670 for 3 couples!

Don't get me wrong, it is a nice place, but it is still a smoking bar with old men, young hookers and drug-addict staff. it is unbelievable how this place stays open!

Call the police!

Cigar friendly, unsurpassed service

by wifeofcigarsmoker

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.

everytime clean and fresh

by scott34

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

A great find

by vl1019

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

NYC gem

by NYCSocial

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