St. Andrews

01/08/09

One of the best Midtown bars

by ChazT at Citysearch

I have recently discovered this mid town gem. The scotch menu is probably the best in the city. I had one of the best bartenders I've ever met Amanda help me with my selections. When we sat down for dinner our server Tracy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was great and the staff made you feel right at home. I look forward to visiting again soon and getting some more scotch tips from Amanda.

01/07/09

One of the worst dinner experiences...

by seceltic2 at Citysearch

Maybe the pub grub is the way to go with this restaurant. The service was terrible & there wasn't any Scottish dishes on the dinner menu (ended up ordering the filet mignon which wasn't bad but not what I wanted to eat at a Scottish restaurant). The night started out that they didn't have any Tenant's Lager on draft, which really isn't a big deal, but the waitress got annoyed when I asked for a few minutes to go through the beer menu to find something else. Then, when we asked the waitress if they had a Haggis dinner (instead of the appetizer) the waitress jumped to tell us that we have to spend $21.95 per person (which me & my fiance thought was fairly rude considering that we weren't trying have a cheap dinner & to be accused of it made me want to walk out the restaurant on the spot - the only thing that stopped me is that it was our anniversary & I didn't want to ruin the night). The haggis appetizer we ordered was awful because the haggis was all moist & pale in color (it tasted like the bag had burst & water had gotten into the haggis). The entrees were prepared well & were good, but like I mentioned earlier, I was really hoping for a Scottish dish. To top off the night, the waitress never asked one how our meal was or if we needed a refill on our drinks (so we only had one drink each, which we both finished shortly after the meal came to the table). I would possibly give their bar menu a try, but would never go there for dinner again.

05/09/08

AWESOME FISH and CHIPS

by elizabethbyrn32 at Citysearch

After an afternoon of pub crawling I brought one of my friends to ST. Andrews. I actually have eaten there before. I try to eat there at least twice a year. I find it very charming. I was glad to sit down and have a nice chilled magners. We both ordered fish and chips. It was one of the best I have had on this side of the atlantic. I love the fact it is just one piece of fish with a llittle chips. Everyone one there is extremely friendly and accomondating. My friend had never been there before and didnt know you are not able to order the pub grub in the back of the restaurant and we were seated back there. They had absolutley no problem serving us fish and chips I can not wait to go there again!!!!!!

• Pros: Magners and other obscure drinks available
• Cons: small, the entire menu should be the same for the entire place

11/11/07

Great!

by marleyruby at Citysearch

I recently moved offices just around the corner from St. Andrews.....very convenient! Its the place to be if you enjoy whiskey they have hundreds of single malts behind the bar.. One of the top authentic spots I've seen in Manhattan. The kilted bartenders know exactly what they are serving and dont just recite some mumbo jumbo lable discription when educating you on the whiskey you're buying. The food is very good, I have only eaten from the bar menu but they offer a full dinner menu also. Try the haggis, you may be as reluctant as I was but you'll be in for a pleasent surprise. The bar can get a little crowded but theres plenty of seating, and its well worth the wait, if only for the beer list, there must be 200 choices!

• Pros: Impressive beer and scotch menu
• Cons: Sometimes a wait for a table.....but it is mid town!

11/05/07

The only Scottish Restaurant in NYC

by laurencella at Citysearch

I love love love this restaurant. Kilted bartenders never disappoint with their suggestions. If you like beer try the Belhaven Wee Heavy or McEwan's. I tried Haggis for the first time here and it was delish, who knew? After our perfectly cooked Filet Mignon and Striped Bass, our friendly waitress recommended the Sticky Pudding for dessert...ssssoooooo gggoooooodddd! Warm atmosphere, I'll be back again and again.

• Pros: Food, Drinks, Service, etc...
• Cons: Times Square area is the worst place to be in NYC

10/16/07

A piece of Scotland in Times Square

by armcomm at Citysearch

St. Andrew's is a great steak house, especially for those who appreciate the pride of Scotland and its people. Excellent food, and one of the few places you can try authentic Haggis if you dare. The beer and ale selection is very solid, I recommend the Belhaven Scottish Ale. A great place to meet friends and clients alike. If business travelers are looking for a NYC restaurant to call their own, St. Andrew's is an excellent choice. The wait staff is largely from Scotland, although I once called to make a reservation and the host was of far eastern descent. There is nothing wrong with that per se, but I was looking forward to the authenticity that the restaurant is known for and it was like a kick in the kilt! My last attempt to eat there was met with great disappointment as the kitchen was closed on a Tuesday night! Overall I strongly recommend St Andrew's.

• Pros: Great authentic fare, excellent steaks, great wait staff
• Cons: Bar is very noisy and difficult to manuever through to get to the dining room

09/06/07

This is my trully evening hang out in town.

by sitigun at Citysearch

I am a single-malt-Scotch lover and I used to work in the Belasco Theatre, right a cross the place. I haven't seen that many Scotch bar in Manhattan. They have massive collection of single malt Scotch Whisky. The bartenders are great and knew very well all of Scotch Whisky they serves. Especially Roger the funny guy. He will talk to you anything about Scotch Whisky and Beer, when you ask. About the food? I don't know that much about it, since I only hang out there for drink. Especially for single-malt-Scotch from Islay. Like Laphroaig, Lagavulin etc. Just remember! This is not a dive bar !!! Also don't forget to leave good tips to the staffs !!!

• Pros: Anything about Scotch whisky and beer.
• Cons: Never ask -" How much'- for a shot of whisky or beer to bartenders or wait staff.

07/02/07

An oasis in a sea of bustle

by johnmccohea at Citysearch

This is my living room in mid town. This is where i can settle in for a quiet 'pint' in the evening after a long day and not be bothered by the hustle of outside. The staff are accommodating, warm and friendly; always there to serve you but not pushy. When i have guests in town or i am catching a play i stop by for a great bite. Try the bangers and mash on the ethnic side or the scallops on the eclectic side. The memu is extensive and great value. Enjoy this place with a pint of plain or a glass of Sancere.

07/02/07

Midtown Oasis

by noelomahony at Citysearch

The welcome and ambiance were warm on a bitterly cold Good Friday this past Easter when I walked into St Andrews looking for a break from the Mid Town hustle and bustle. It was the perfect storm of chatty attentive staff, good natured patrons, satisfying food and ample drink options that held me hostage there for most of my weekend stay. Whether popping in for a swifty or staying for the night, you won't leave disappointed.

• Pros: Atmosphere, location, music, food & drinks menu
• Cons: Scottish..!! :)

07/02/07

ribs to die for

by spartagus at Citysearch

My wife and I stumbled upon this place while on holiday in New York. From the moment we walked in the door we new we had make the right decision. The hostess greeted us with a big smile and we could not get over the selection of whiskey (250)and all the bar tenders in kilts. We had the prix fixe dinner which was the best meal and best deal we had seen during our stay. The waitress suggested the Wine dinner for $49.95 which was a bargain but it was late and we were tired. Our meal was excellent. My husband the chicken and I had the salmon. Our waitress suggested stopping by the grill on the way out and enjoy the celtic music but we were tired. Its a pitty we did not find St. Andrews a little earlier in our visit. We hope to return. Its a 'must do' if your visiting or even for the locals. Thanks we had a great time.