Warm, honey-toned bar & restaurant. Ideal for cocktails, brunch, happy hour, and standout steak frites. $$$.
Valerie is a versatile establishment in Midtown West, praised for its warm, golden ambiance and suitability for various occasions from casual lunches to after-work drinks and dinners. It also offers weekend brunch and is noted for its excellent cocktails and a standout steak frites.
Valerie offers American cuisine with a focus on cocktails and brunch. Dishes like steak frites and Castelfranco salad are mentioned positively, alongside general recommendations for their cocktails and bar food.
"Steak frites and the Castelfranco salad are highlighted as particularly good dishes. The restaurant is also noted for having very good cocktails."
Customers generally have a positive view of Valerie, highlighting its good cocktails, pleasant ambiance, and suitability for group events. Some users have recommended it for specific dishes like steak frites.
Important Note
One user mentioned that their personal experience with Valerie had been somewhat soured because their girlfriend frequently dines there for work lunches.
"This user recommends Valerie on W 45th Street for its "killer steak frites" and suggests it likely has vegetarian options, though they are unsure."
Positive"Valerie is suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"The author had lunch at VALERIE in Midtown, enjoying the Castelfranco salad and beet & burrata, with the salad being a favorite."
Positive"The user is considering Valerie for Christmas brunch."
Neutral"A comment from AutoModerator stated that the user's post was filtered for review."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned Valerie as a place they like, but it's been somewhat soured for them because their girlfriend goes there for work lunches."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Valerie, noting it serves brunch on weekends starting at 11 AM and has very good cocktails."
Positive"This commenter confirms they also came to recommend Valerie."
Positive"This commenter recommends Valerie as a suitable option for the gathering."
Positive"The original poster considered Valerie to fit their requirements for a cocktail bar, but noted concerns about reservation availability around 4 PM on a Tuesday, wondering if it would be an easy walk-in."
Neutral"This user lists Valerie as a potential option for drinks if the original poster prefers to stay more in Midtown."
Neutral"Valerie was listed as one of several potential venues for a group gathering."
Neutral"Valerie was suggested as one of several suitable venues for a group event after work."
Neutral"A user recounted organizing a large group event at Valerie for drinks and apps and, despite not attending, personally enjoyed the vibe during brunch and drinks, also noting the staff was very nice."
Positive"The commenter suggests Valerie on 45th, noting its happy hour from 4-7 PM, but mentions they haven't visited in a long time."
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