THE EIGHTY SIX

Formerly Chumley's speakeasy, this is a ten-table steakhouse focusing on aged beef. Reservations need to be made 14 days in advance with no set drop time.

The Eighty Six is recommended for its strawberry cheesecake, which is described as 'absolutely insane.' The dessert features a classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry sauce.

The post features several dishes from The 86, including a large sandwich, a steak, what appears to be puff pastry topped with caviar, and ice cream sandwiches. The images suggest a varied menu with both savory and sweet options, presented in an appealing manner. The inclusion of the restaurant's tag and location details points to a focus on this specific establishment within New York City's dining scene.

The 86 is presented as one of New York City's most exclusive and difficult-to-reserve dining establishments, hidden behind a padlock door, hinting at a speakeasy-like ambiance. The reviewer details a unique culinary journey, starting with a complimentary pickle flight (sour with chives and horseradish), followed by an unusual but delicious bread and butter martini that truly tasted like bread with French butter. An appetizer mix-up led to a chicken liver and mustard dish (mistaken for hamachi pastrami) that, despite the confusion, was described as tasting like smoked salmon. Highlights included massive, perfectly plump prawns served in a unique seafood bisque with a hint of passionfruit, a caviar potato stick with sour cream and onion flavor, and the highly anticipated Wagyu cheesesteak—described as incredibly tender and flavorful. Fries were noted as thrice-fried and excellent. The personalized hospitality was lauded, with staff bringing unmentioned items like fries after hearing a quiet wish to try them. The meal concluded with a lemon sorbet palate cleanser and fun, decadent chocolate malted ice cream sandwiches. The experience was lauded for its uniqueness and high quality, making it worth the challenge of securing a reservation.

The 86 was visited for a "second dinner" after securing a difficult same-day reservation. The author enjoyed a lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser before indulging in mini chocolate ice cream sandwiches. They particularly loved the malted flavor of the chocolate ice cream, noting the fun presentation where diners are encouraged to roll them in toppings.

The 86 is noted for its off-menu 'butter noodles with caviar,' a decadent and indulgent pasta creation.

This establishment is presented as a bar, with a focus on cocktails and likely a sophisticated ambiance, as suggested by the dimly lit, plush interior shown in the image.

The Eighty-six is included as a viral NYC hotspot, offering exquisite dishes that demonstrate its worthiness of the hype and a sophisticated dining atmosphere.

The 86 is noted for its exceptionally good banana pudding and chocolate ice cream cookies, both of which left a lasting impression on the reviewer.

The creator shares a dinner experience at The Eighty Six, a highly exclusive New York City restaurant from the team behind The Corner Store, located in the historic Frog Club speakeasy. Despite a strict no-photography policy, the creator captured the evening's offerings, beginning with a specialty martini accompanied by stuffed olives and nuts. The culinary journey included standout appetizers like a "best ever" tuna tartar and "delicious" croquettes, a "perfect" Caesar salad, and a "very good" but small lobster pasta. The cheesesteak with au jus was deemed a "must order" and the locally sourced steak was a highlight. Sides like the corn pot pie and truffle cream spinach were enthusiastically recommended. The meal concluded with desserts, including ice cream sandwiches and a highly praised strawberry cheesecake, with the creator declaring The Eighty Six superior to The Corner Store.