A warm, honey-toned midtown gem for lively lunches, happy hour cocktails, and delicious weekend brunch.
Valerie, a versatile American restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, offers a warm and inviting ambiance with its honey-toned decor and golden lighting. It's a great spot for various occasions, from casual lunches and after-work drinks to dinners and weekend brunch. The establishment also boasts a stylish upstairs lounge, making it a comprehensive dining and drinking destination.
Valerie offers American cuisine with a focus on cocktails and brunch. While specific dishes like steak frites and salads such as the Castelfranco salad with beet & burrata have been recommended, the restaurant is also noted for its bar food and cocktails. Overall, the food seems to be a positive aspect for many patrons.
"The steak frites and the Castelfranco salad with beet & burrata have been highlighted as particularly good dishes. The restaurant is also noted for its cocktails."
Customers generally have a positive view of Valerie, appreciating its ambiance and suitability for group events and cocktails. Specific dishes like steak frites and certain salads have been highlighted positively.
Important Note
One user mentioned that their personal experience with Valerie has been somewhat soured because their girlfriend frequents it for work lunches, implying a potential for over-familiarity or a shift in personal perception.
"Valerie was mentioned as a potential cocktail bar, with a note about a different concept next door."
Neutral"Valerie was suggested as a cocktail bar option."
Positive"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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