Quaint, classy hangout with a vintage vibe presenting craft cocktails, local beers, and diverse dishes.
At a glance
#130 of 242 Cocktail bars in New York #106 of 240 American restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★62%
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4 ★23%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Independent?
- The Independent is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 483 reviews.
- How does The Independent rank in New York?
- The Independent is #130 of 242 Cocktail bars in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Independent located?
- 147 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 — 1.4 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact The Independent?
- Phone: (917) 388-3727 · Website: theindependentnyc.com
We were seated quickly. Server was awkward. Our food was taken to the wrong table next to us, and then handed to us from that table. We were starving so I didn’t complain but I wish I would have.
Tacos were dry. Burger was overcooked although asked for medium. Nothing special.
Tacos were dry. Burger was overcooked although asked for medium. Nothing special.
Nice place to grab a drink and get some food. I was impressed with the flavor of the tofu bites.
Family of four from out of town, they sat us in the back during a loud after work gathering.
They did ask us if we were ok sitting at a lower round table. We were ok with that but didn’t realize how loud it was until we sat down and tried to talk to each other.
The restaurant is narrow — which I think lots of NY restaurants are and decor is nice.
Service was a little slow at first, but then picked up when we asked where our appetizers were.
The best part was the food. It was absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was so good — Michelin Star level. I have eaten at several top restaurants in Vegas from famous chefs on Food Network. This by far, exceeded it!!!!
Definitely recommend. Go at a quieter time if you can. The food is so worth it.
Deviled Eggs - best I’ve ever had
Sticky Fried Tofu - so tangy and addictive
Risotto - my husband’s dish - technique was excellent
Chicken Salad Bowl - the textures were like a symphony in my mouth and what a nice serving size of protein
Shrimp Tacos - spice level just right with the coleslaw and shrimp cooked perfectly
Worth a visit if you’re in New York Time Square.
They did ask us if we were ok sitting at a lower round table. We were ok with that but didn’t realize how loud it was until we sat down and tried to talk to each other.
The restaurant is narrow — which I think lots of NY restaurants are and decor is nice.
Service was a little slow at first, but then picked up when we asked where our appetizers were.
The best part was the food. It was absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was so good — Michelin Star level. I have eaten at several top restaurants in Vegas from famous chefs on Food Network. This by far, exceeded it!!!!
Definitely recommend. Go at a quieter time if you can. The food is so worth it.
Deviled Eggs - best I’ve ever had
Sticky Fried Tofu - so tangy and addictive
Risotto - my husband’s dish - technique was excellent
Chicken Salad Bowl - the textures were like a symphony in my mouth and what a nice serving size of protein
Shrimp Tacos - spice level just right with the coleslaw and shrimp cooked perfectly
Worth a visit if you’re in New York Time Square.
Chill atmosphere. My wife had the crispy skin sweet chili salmon dish and it was fantastic. My son had the chicken schnitzel which he said was good but there was very little chicken and no sides. It was served with a bed of lettuce and tomatoes. Not much for the $30 price tag. He was still hungry after he finished. I had the pork belly sandwich which was dominated by iceberg lettuce. Even after pulling the lettuce off, it just wasn’t good at all. My other son had the burger which was fine. Nothing special. I spent far too much money for the quality of food. If we had all gotten the salmon, I’d have probably given it 4-5 stars. This was a big miss for me.
I don’t normally make reviews but service was 10/10, the bartender was very accommodating and sweet. The sticky tofu was absolutely phenomenal, definitely get this if you visit. Drinks and food were both amazing
We enjoyed our stop here for late night snacks and drinks. Cocktails were good, but nothing special. We tried the Brussels spirits, shishito peppers, and a
Duck spring rolls. All were decent but would not say they were worth the price.
Duck spring rolls. All were decent but would not say they were worth the price.
Nice bar/restaurant located in the Garment District of New York City. The place is so lovely! Fancy decoration and beautiful pictures of the city on the old days. We've been there on a Thursday night, and there were several seats available. Good variety of drinks and draft beers. But we were expecting more from the food, especially considering the price. They look great in the picture, but taste is beyond the expectation. Anyway, a good place to go.
We were wandering around New York at 11 without having had dinner. We were so happy to see this place was still serving food! They had a late night menu available, with good variety. We had the Brussels sprouts, which were so good that my kids ate them up! We also had shrimp and calamari. The kids had mac & cheese. Yummy cocktails! Everyone was satisfied, and the portions were ample. Once again, I forgot to take pictures until the food was halfway gone.
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