Whimsical Alice in Wonderland & Victorian fantasy w/ unreal decor. Must-try for unique brunch, tea, or cocktails.
Step into a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-meets-Victorian-era fantasy at this uniquely themed restaurant. With an "unreal" and "astonishing" atmosphere, it offers an immersive experience complete with elaborate decor, from floral installations to character statues. Beyond its visually stunning ambiance, it serves a diverse menu with literary-inspired dishes and unique cocktails, making it a must-try for brunch, afternoon tea, or a memorable night out.
The restaurant offers a diverse American menu, with some customers praising specific dishes like 'The Butcher's Sandwich' as phenomenal and highly recommending the crispy calamari. However, other feedback suggests that food and drinks can be mediocre or overpriced, with one commenter calling the entire experience "garbage." The establishment is particularly noted for its elaborate afternoon tea service and creative cocktails, which often align with its whimsical theme.
"While some find the food to be mediocre, 'The Butcher's Sandwich' has been specifically praised as phenomenal. The crispy calamari and the steak have also received positive mentions. The establishment is also known for its creative cocktails and elaborate afternoon tea."
Customers are captivated by the restaurant's uniquely immersive and visually stunning decor, often describing the atmosphere as magical and whimsical. While the ambiance receives high praise, opinions on the food and overall experience can be divided, with some finding it to be a tourist trap or too loud, especially during peak hours.
Important Note
The restaurant can be extremely loud and crowded, particularly on weekend nights, which some find detracts from the experience and makes conversation difficult. It has also been described by some as a tourist trap with mediocre food and drinks for the price, especially compared to its earlier days.
"Oscar Wilde is mentioned as a possible option for immersive dining."
Neutral"A user mentioned Oscar Wilde based on its decor, stating it looks like a fun place, but they were unsure about the food quality as they hadn't visited."
Neutral"The steak at Oscar Wilde was a pleasant surprise."
Positive"The commenter notes Oscar Wilde shares ownership with Lillie's and suggests going there for Halloween due to excellent decor, but generally only recommends it for drinks."
Neutral"This commenter finds Oscar Wilde to be extremely loud, to the point of feeling ill from the noise even when down the block."
Negative"The commenter states Oscar Wilde is under the same ownership as Lillie's and hasn't noticed an improvement in quality, finding it also not a great option for pre-show dinner."
Negative"This commenter notes Oscar Wilde is run by the same people as Lillie's, and while they cannot comment on the food, the drinks are better there. They also mention it's not close to the show's location but is accessible via the R train."
Neutral"The commenter recalled a Winston Churchill speech playing on loop in Oscar Wilde's restrooms during their last visit, though they were not sober enough to be completely sure of the speaker."
Neutral"This user recommended Oscar Wilde bar."
Positive"This user recommended Oscar Wilde."
Positive"This user listed Oscar Wilde as a cozy place."
Positive"This user strongly advised against Oscar Wilde Bar, calling it very touristy and tacky."
Negative"This user found the food at Oscar Wilde Bar to be mid-range for the price and described it as "kinda crazy"."
Negative"This user recommended Oscar Wilde Bar downtown for its cute atmosphere and great brunch, mentioning it also has private party spaces."
Positive"This user recommends Oscar Wilde, implying it has good Christmas decorations."
Positive"The original poster responded that Oscar Wilde was an idea, but unfortunately, no reservations were available until January, making it not a viable option for their planned outing."
Negative"This user recommended Oscar Wilde as a potential bar or restaurant for the original poster's holiday outing."
Positive"This user listed Oscar Wilde as a Christmas-themed bar/restaurant in Manhattan, noting that decorations might not be up yet."
Neutral"Oscar Wilde was mentioned as a potential Christmas bar."
Positive"Oscar Wilde is listed as a recommendation."
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