Next-level bar food & late-night eats. Think killer chicken sandwich + waffle fries. Solid cocktails & boozy slushies too!
This Nolita spot is a neighborhood favorite, known for its elevated bar food and late-night offerings. It boasts a solid menu with standouts like the highly praised chicken sandwich and crispy waffle fries. While some consider it a dive bar, it's more accurately described as a great drinking establishment with exceptional food.
The food at Mother's Ruin is described as next-level bar food, with the chicken sandwich and waffle fries receiving consistent praise. While most feedback is positive, one user found the chicken sandwich to be over-breaded and overly salty. The establishment also offers food late into the night.
"The chicken sandwich, particularly when served with waffle fries, is a highly recommended dish. Cholula honey wings are also mentioned positively."
Customers generally have a positive view, often highlighting the quality of the bar food and late-night availability. However, one reviewer noted a negative experience near closing time.
Important Note
One user found the chicken sandwich to be over-breaded and overly salty, and another reported a negative experience shortly before closing.
"A user shared a negative experience at this establishment shortly before their closing shift."
Negative"This is mentioned as a place that is open late and potentially good for food."
Positive"Mother's Ruin is recommended as a place with food available late, supporting the need for late-night dining options."
Positive"This establishment is mentioned as having food available until at least 3 AM every day."
Positive"This commenter recommended Mothers Ruin for boozy slushies."
Positive"Mother's Ruin is recommended as a bar food option, noting it's close to the LES/EV area despite not being strictly within it."
Positive"Emths suggests Mother's Ruin in Nolita as a 'dive' bar that might offer frozen drinks, noting it operates more as a bar than a restaurant."
Neutral"Finds the chicken sandwich at Mothers Ruin to be decent, but notes it's usually over-breaded and overly salty."
Neutral"Recommends Mothers Ruin for chicken sandwiches."
Positive"Highly recommends Mothers Ruin's chicken sandwich, noting it is 'very very good' and comes with waffle fries."
Positive"OP considers Mother's Ruin a solid bar with next-level bar food."
Positive"States that Mother's Ruin is not a dive bar."
Neutral"Recommends Mother’s Ruin, highlighting the fried chicken sandwich and cholula honey wings."
Positive"A commenter lists Mother's Ruin as an example of a bar that gives a sense of the Nolita neighborhood."
Neutral"Mother's Ruin and don't forget the waffle fries!"
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