Retro diner meets high-energy bar in the West Village, serving killer burgers, strong cocktails, and late-night eats.
This West Village establishment offers a unique retro ambiance with wood-lined walls, neon signs, and a disco ball, blending a classic diner feel with the energy of a bar. Their American menu boasts excellent burgers, fries, and onion rings, with late-night kitchen service and special deals like 'Martini Monday'. It's a highly recommended spot for casual dining and drinking, providing great value and delicious flavors.
This American diner-style restaurant is lauded for its classic bar food, particularly its burgers, fries, and onion rings. Customers rave about the 'green chili beer thing' and the 'double smash burger' and 'tavern burger'. The kitchen stays open late, offering excellent value with deals like the 'adult happy meal' which includes a smash burger, fries, and a martini.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'green chili beer thing,' the 'double smash burger,' and the 'tavern burger.' The crinkle cut fries and onion rings are also noted as excellent."
Customers consistently praise this spot for its lively atmosphere, delicious casual American food, and strong drinks, often highlighting it as a go-to recommendation.
Important Note
There is some debate among users whether the establishment truly fits the definition of a 'dive bar', with some suggesting it aspires to be one.
"This commenter responded that Bandits 'kinda wants to be' a dive bar."
Neutral"This commenter inquired if Bandits is considered a dive bar."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Bandits."
Positive"This commenter recommended Bandits in the West Village for great burgers and good nighttime vibes."
Positive"Likes Bandits, although it isn't a dive bar."
Positive"A user loves Bandits and highly recommends the 'green chili beer thing', calling it a salty, spicy masterpiece despite its description sounding potentially disgusting."
Positive"Bandits is recommended as 'the spot' with casual food, strong drinks, and lively vibes."
Positive"Bandits is a high-end dive bar."
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