Ship of Fools

07/17/08

One of the best bars on Second Avenue

by vhurtado at Citysearch

Living on the Upper East Side has its privileges. One of them is being close to an outstanding bar/restaurant that is staffed by pros. I've enjoyed my experiences as a regular to this establishment since February. Super waitresses Marianna, Irina, Daria, and Claire are friendly and highly efficient at their craft delivering great beer, drinks, mouth-watering burger platters, spicy buffalo wings and other delicious treats to your table. Kelsey and Julia, two of the most capable AND pretty bartenders there, are also amiable and deliver the goods before you with a genuine smile. You will find very little reason NOT to leave them overly-generous tips!!

Besides the great food and alcohol, there are tube and flat panel TVs positioned everywhere inside the bar to satisfy every sports enthusiasts taste. There are even two big flat panel TVs facing the outdoor part of the restaurant. The staff will change channels upon request.

If you're running around with a crowd seeking a dimly lit, roomy spot to hang out in the wee hours of the morning after 1 or 2am, Ship of Fools is the place to board.

A couple of cons: Happy Hour. There's only a measly one dollar difference between happy hour and the non-happy hour periods for their selected beers and drinks. Also, stay away from their overpriced, frozen Margaritas. If you wish to down a high-caliber Margarita try Mustang Grill, located less than two blocks from the Ship of Fools.

During the substantial times I've spent there, I've heard of no complaint about the service or food offerings. Other than the above small pet peeves, this establisment comes highly recommended for bachelors and family folks alike.

• Pros: Pretty staff!!
• Cons: They could work on their happy hour!!!

06/06/08

Ultimate Sports Bar

by NYgal85 at Citysearch

Finally found a legitimately cool sports bar. The crowd, the atmosphere everything was great. I've never seen so many TV's in a bar, the food was phenomenal, you can sit with your friends or easily mingle, which for me was the best part - because the crowd was actually very cool, friendly ,and fun! The ultimate sports bar!

09/22/07

Yeah Sports!!

by littlelisa2 at Citysearch

Well,we went here with some friends on the nicest night of theyear, it was that perfect weather between summer and fall, and I figured we'd be cooped up inside. Boy, was I wrong. This sports bar has an outisde seating area that has 2 big flat screens so you can still watch your game. Needless to say, I was hooked. Then the food came..and I'm a believer!!Our waitress was really cool too, joking around with us and the table next to us. I will deffo be back!!

• Pros: great atmosphere, great staff, great food

08/24/07

Only for Fools

by sto1967 at Citysearch

Went there with a friend and decided to eat/drink at the bar. The bar person didn't know what they had on tap and had to ask another person. The main bartender was a loudmouth who didn't seem to on top of things. She seemed more interested in some guys sitting at the end of the bar who just had a few drinks. She talked too loud to the point that were were going to ask her to lower her voice--there weren't that many people in the bar. The wait staff also seemd to be totally inexpereinced, they didn't even know where they kept the utencils for eating.

We finally asked for the check and paid. They gave us change w/o singles (a ten and a single), thus we had to ask for change. If you want a tip, give the change in singles to make it easier to leave a tip. Food was good, but the service and attitude seemed very focused elsewhere. We got the impression they must have fired everyone, except the loud mouth bar tender (slight Russian accent) and just got some people off the street. The upper East side seems full of these "frat-boy" bars.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Staff inexpereinced, loud mouth bar hostess

06/19/07

Best Sports Bar on the UES, Period.

by cobraman332 at Citysearch

"The ship of fools is an old allegory that has long been used in Western culture in literature and paintings. With a sense of self-criticism, it describes the world and its human inhabitants as a vessel whose deranged passengers neither know nor care where they are going." I have no idea what that means, but THIS Ship Of Fools is the best sports bar on the Upper East Side... period. Tons of TVs, friendly servers, cheap beer, and good food are a lethal combination in this land. And it's consistent... every time I'm there I get the same good service, the same beer, and the same bar food. Other bars in the area also have lots to offer and sometimes Ship Of Fools is too crowded to handle, but for catching a Yanks game or just having drinks with friends, you simply cannot go wrong here. I promise I am not getting paid by anyone to write this, it's just the truth. If you visit Ship Of Fools, unless it's too crowded to get inside, you won't be disappointed.

• Pros: Best Sports Bar On the UES, Lots of TVs, Cheap Prices, Good Service, Good Food -- Consistent!
• Cons: Crowded During Big Games...