Intimate West Village steakhouse, historic speakeasy vibe. Elite eats w/ 30-day aged ribeyes, oysters & acclaimed tuna tartare. Social scene focus.
This intimate West Village steakhouse, born from the creators of The Corner Store, offers a sophisticated dining experience in a historic speakeasy setting. Chef Michael Vignola's menu features prime cuts like 30-day-aged rib-eyes, alongside exquisite starters such as oysters and tuna tartare. The atmosphere is exclusive, with a vibrant social scene and an elevated cocktail program, making it a sought-after destination for discerning diners.
The Eighty Six offers an upscale American steakhouse experience. Highlights include technically great potato croquettes and a fried Wagyu New Jersey style hot dog. Customers rave about the 30-day-aged rib-eyes, oysters, and tuna tartare. The cheesesteak with au jus is a must-order, and sides like corn pot pie and truffle cream spinach are highly recommended. While most dishes receive positive feedback, a noted caveat is the $9 price for sauce.
"Standout dishes include the technically great potato croquettes, the fried Wagyu New Jersey style hot dog, and the 30-day-aged rib-eyes. The cheesesteak with au jus is a must-order, and the corn pot pie and truffle cream spinach are highly recommended sides. For dessert, the strawberry cheesecake is a notable favorite."
Customers praise the restaurant's gorgeous, intimate, and historic ambiance, particularly noting its impressive dining room. The food is generally described as excellent, though some find the pricing, like $9 for sauce, to be on the expensive side.
Important Note
Reservations can be difficult to obtain, with same-day spots sometimes appearing randomly. While praised for its food and ambiance, some consider the pricing, particularly for items like sauces, to be expensive.
"The commenter enjoyed the review and descriptions, requesting more posts and mentioning a similarity to another teen food critic."
Positive"The commenter briefly stated that the food looked really good."
Positive"The commenter encouraged the teen reviewer, stating it's great they are trying different foods and wished them to continue."
Positive"The commenter complimented the review and pictures, but questioned the restaurant's pricing, specifically mentioning $9 for sauce as expensive."
Negative"The commenter humorously questioned the practice of taking pictures with flash."
Neutral"The commenter clarified details about a cheesesteak potentially being mistaken for a French dip and inquired about the reviewer's overall impression of the restaurant, noting the lobster pasta is underrated."
Neutral"The commenter praised the reviewer's appreciation of food and honest feedback, thanking them for the clear sharing of their experience."
Positive"The commenter found the meal to be amazing and appreciated the brief, informative, and personality-filled notes in the review."
Positive"Eighty Six has 8 bar seats, and the management of these seats after the initial seating is unclear in the original post. The commenter explains general bar seating management practices at restaurants."
Neutral"The Eighty Six is recommended for a visit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as it's closed on Sundays and Mondays. Doors open at 4 PM, and unlike The Corner Store, there's rarely a visible line. They take names and numbers and will notify guests of available space, as the small size limits total covers to avoid overwhelming the kitchen and service."
Positive"The Eighty Six is described as more upscale compared to The Corner Store, but both are great restaurants with excellent food, drinks, and staff. Chef Mike Vignola is highly regarded."
Positive"The Eighty Six is considered to have much better food than The Corner Store, although both are deemed overhyped. For walk-ins, it's suggested to arrive an hour before opening and hope for a canceled bar reservation, with low chances of success."
Positive"The eighty six is listed as a restaurant with an impressive dining room design."
Positive"The 86 is described as gorgeous, intimate, and historic, with a particularly inviting fireplace. It's noted for being impressive without being ostentatious or large."
Positive"The 86 is described as gorgeous, intimate, and historic, with a particularly inviting fireplace. It's noted for being impressive without being ostentatious or large."
Positive"The potato croquette at Eighty Six is described as technically great with satisfying potato flavors. Additionally, a fried Wagyu New Jersey style hot dog was highly praised."
Positive"This user was able to get reservations for Eighty Six by chance, observing that spots sometimes appear randomly between 10-11 am for same-day reservations. They wished for a more organized reservation system like OpenTable or Resy."
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