Trendy American fare w/ killer martinis & salads. A popular West Village scene for lively nights & good times.
This West Village spot offers a trendy American dining experience, perfect for a "girl dinner" or a lively night out. While some find it overpriced with mediocre food, others rave about their excellent burgers, salads, and martinis, especially the chopped salad. It's a popular choice for its vibrant atmosphere and American-inspired dishes like pigs in a blanket.
The restaurant serves American cuisine with some notable dishes. While some users highly recommend the burgers, salads (especially the chopped salad), and martinis, others suggest avoiding it, citing it as overpriced with mediocre food. Pigs in a blanket are also mentioned as an American-inspired menu item.
"The burgers, salads (particularly the chopped salad), and martinis are frequently praised. Pigs in a blanket are also noted as an American-inspired dish."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the burgers, salads, and martinis, while others find the restaurant overpriced and the food mediocre. The atmosphere is noted as lively and trendy.
Important Note
The restaurant can be very loud, and some diners find it to be overpriced with mediocre food.
"The author strongly states that American Bar 'sucks' and recommends Pastis instead."
Negative"The author found American Bar to be overpriced with mediocre food and a crowd of young women. They preferred Pastis."
Negative"The author enjoys American Bar and notes its American undertones, mentioning pigs in a blanket on the menu. They describe it as having a younger, trendy crowd in the West Village."
Positive"The user was shocked by how loud American Bar was on a couple of occasions, though they like the salad. They also mentioned JWF on University and Slattery's Midtown Pub on Sundays being loud."
Negative"The user was shocked by how loud American Bar was on a couple of occasions, though they like the salad. They also mentioned JWF on University and Slattery's Midtown Pub on Sundays as being loud."
Negative"This is a suggested dining spot."
Neutral"This is a suggested dining spot."
Neutral"American Bar is mentioned as a restaurant where solo diners can book outdoor tables without restrictions."
Neutral"Another user seconded the recommendation for American Bar's chopped salad, agreeing it is a good option."
Positive"American Bar's chopped salad is considered pretty good, though it uses queso fresco instead of mozzarella as requested in the original post."
Positive"Brief-Caterpillar640 disagrees with avoiding American Bar, stating its burgers, salads, and martinis are excellent if that's what you're in the mood for."
Positive"TheMJB186 suggests avoiding American Bar."
Negative"eringobrah21 recommends avoiding American Bar in the West Village."
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