Insider Pages Reviews for Garage Restaurant and Cafe

4 Stars: Great place (by JordanUK)

JordanUK — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT

what a place, with great food and great staff

5 Stars: great place (by patience1005)

patience1005 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT

cool

3 Stars: Nice Brunch spot to bring your parents (by shert)

shert — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT

This is somewhere I would bring my parents for brunch. A bit classy, and a bit pricey. Right off the subway though, so it's very convenient to get there. Food was ok, if you sit inside it gets kind of loud so don't sit right in front of the jazz stage.

1 Stars: Gross... (by falbot)

falbot — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT

For a place that doesn't allow customers to make substitutions (they gave my friend that line when she asked for no cheese in her omelette-which came with it anyway) they took the liberty of substituting tomatoes with carrots in my farmer's omelette -ewww.
The Jazz was too loud and the overall experience was just lacking.

5 Stars: There is always free parking at the Garage! (by AntonEgo)

AntonEgo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I was just introduced to the Garage by a date five years older than me and who knows the city like the back of her hand. She recommended it but of course I paid. A real early thirtysomething right out of 'S in the City' and her idea of Brunch includes Cosmos. I was amazed at how relaxing and inviting the atmosphere was and the service was top notch. If you are looking for a special place for that special someone, the Garage will make you feel at home with valet parking! Make sure to take advantage of their free Jazz bands! Excellent vibes and lots of cool cats!

5 Stars: Great after work spot! (by slm818)

slm818 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I'm reluctant to give such a great review since I'd hate to lose my place at the bar, but I can't resist! This is definitely my favorite after-work spot.

4 Stars: love it (by duddell)

duddell — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Simple food. Great service. I went on my birthday, I would not have chosen it myself but it was a nice surprise. Meat (is murder) eating friends went for the steaks which they told me were succulent and the service excellent. I stuck with the cocktails. Shame about thje Jazz. Try it.

4 Stars: Expensive Dining Experience (by SMALLO1)

SMALLO1 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The food here is amazing, I guess that comes as no surprise. If you have ever complained about how expensive a restaurant is then don't bother going.

Yes it is very expensive, but it is a dining experience that is totally worthwhile.

Above and beyond the food, the service is amazing. Invisible and ever present at the same time.I would recommend to anyone.

4 Stars: great place (by enick)

enick — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

A great place to people watch, while waiting between courses... the service was lagging, but to their end they were extremely busy. By far the show stopper of the evening was the filet mignon. Tender, juicy, and done perfectly at medium rare. The salmon was good, but a little over cooked, which surprised me, as the filet was so well done.

Definitely worth checking out, but I think I'd be more happy going with a large group next time around.

5 Stars: Garage= Good time (by Fthjk)

Fthjk — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I find Garage to be a good place for those living in the neighborhood, like myself, or to take friends from out of town. They have free jazz music, very good food and drinks and the service is always well above average. Great location too. Love the Garage!

2 Stars: Nothing special (by kanataj)

kanataj — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Really nothing special. The atmosphere and the food were not not thrilling at all and service was good but who cares if everything else is really REALLY bad! I might give this place a second chance but I doubt I can change my mind. Below average and pricey. no thank you.

5 Stars: Highly Recommended (by Kathyft6)

Kathyft6 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

After finding Garage on Citysearch, I was really excited to take my husband who loves live music, especially jazz. We found Garage much to our liking. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, the drinks were good and the food was as well. We enjoyed the live music and would recommend Garage to all of our friends.

4 Stars: great for sunday brunch! (by Destiny T.)

Destiny T. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Garage is a great place to go for brunch. Their pre fixe menu is reasonably priced and not only comes with a lt of food but a good drink ( bloody mary, screwdriver, bellini)
The decor is cute and interesting. There is a live Jazz band on the weekends which is a lot of fun. The staff were quick and attentive. I definitely reccommend!

2 Stars: very disappointing (by pomeranianzdad)

pomeranianzdad — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I had heard good things about this restaurant, as much as for the jazz there as anything. When an out-of-town friend was going to be in for the weekend to celebrate her birthday, we decided to come here. I wish we had gone elsewhere.

To be fair, the music was good. The maitre d' was courteous. That's where my good review concludes.

Our table waiter was absolutely void of decent manners and attentive service. After delivering our drinks, when we said we hadn't decided about our order yet, he took the menus from us and said he'd return them later. 10 minutes later, I flagged down a busboy, who brought us some menus. The waiter seemed surprised when he stopped by about 5 minutes later and saw us with menus again.

I ordered the mushroom tortelloni. Honestly, I've had much better tortelloni that I bought in the refrigerated section at Gourmet Garage and took home to cook. My friend had mussels, which she said were okay but too heavy on the garlic.

Toward the end of our meal--again, no attention from the waiter during the meal--he brought us what I thought was our bill. It was actually a dessert menu. By that point, we were ready to go bar hopping in The Village, so I asked for the bill. It took another 8 minutes to get it.

If I go back, it will be for drinks at the bar to listen to the music.

2 Stars: Mediocre Food, High Prices and Too Loud for Comfort (by s_a)

s_a — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The service was good, but the food was all around mediocre and very overpriced. The live jazz was nice, but it was impossible to have a conversation, so most of dinner was spent waiting for breaks between songs. The dozen oysters we ordered were gritty and small. Very touristy, and prices to match. Would not go back except maybe for drinks.

2 Stars: Only for the jazz (by fnkehfiekhg)

fnkehfiekhg — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The garage is cool inside but much smaller than it looks online, your def up under each other. Food is not fabulous or special by any means, very bland, very macaroni grill. Music is the best thing going here, however if you do actually enjoy talking to your date you'll have to wait till you leave. The service from the door was not on point, from an absent unpolished hostess to waiting on the waitress. On a whole worth stopping in for a drink and the live jazz.

4 Stars: Very good! (by miarankin)

miarankin — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I highly recommend this place. The service was awesome and the food was really good. The whole staff was very friendly and we were in and out very quickly. Awesome!

4 Stars: Great Jazz (by Ian K.)

Ian K. — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:25:00 GMT

Sunday brunch they have fantastic live jazz and usually a jazz singer as well. I loved the food - modern american - really good coconut shrimp. The vibe is really fun at the bar. It can get a little cramped if its too busy but I had a lot of fun dining here.

5 Stars: friendly and accommodating staff, great music (by sonrisa)

sonrisa — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I went there last night with 14 friends for my birthday and had a great time. I appreciate that they, unlike other many restaurants in the area, did not require that we order off some pricey prix fixe menu. They seated us promptly even though a few guests were still on their way. We sat right behind the band so it was a bit loud for conversation at times. One benefit though is that my friend was able to tell them it was my birthday. They gave me a shout out and performed a jazzy rendition of happy birthday while everyone sang along. When I realized that I forgot to present the 15% off coupon before ordering, they were great about it. The manager Christopher came over, wished me a happy birthday, and asked that we just complete the comment card. The food was delicious, with a range of prices to suit everyone, and the atmosphere was intimate. Everyone was really nice from the male and female hosts hosts who greeted and seated us to the waiter to the manager. (Sorry, I don't know all your names.)

4 Stars: Great food, Poor wine list, Great music, Too loud (by spagirl55)

spagirl55 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The food was excellent. I had the stuffed chicken breast. My friend had a seafood dish. The wine list was disappointing. The music was great, although it was too loud to hold a decent conversation.

5 Stars: Perfection in every way! (by GRGeep)

GRGeep — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I chose Garage for my 50th birthday dinner with friends. The room is lovely with stone fireplace, terraced seating areas, nostalgic decor, soft lighting and fantastic free live jazz. Janice Friedman Trio was on stage during our dinner and performed outstanding jazz. The staff was friendly and attentive, serving us in plenty of time to leave for theatre at 8. The menu is full of mouth-watering fare. I will put this in my top 5 for revisits whenever in New York City.

5 Stars: Good food, good music, good service (by Grtyuj)

Grtyuj — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

We had a great time at Garage! Garage is located in a nice part of the city in Greenwich Village. We went to listen to some music and have some drinks but ended up eating dinner there. Both meals were very good(a pasta dish and tuna). The ambiance is really nice and the service was excellent. Come to think of it, there was no cover for the music either. Gotta love that!

3 Stars: Great food, live jazz, near fiasco (by nycfoodie24)

nycfoodie24 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend and I ate here for dinner on Saturday night. While the food and jazz were excellent, the service we received from the hostess and the overall management was sorely lacking. Although we had a 7:30pm reservation, we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated; we were given a pager that flashes and vibrates when your table is ready - making us feel more like we were at IHOP than in the West Village. When we were finally seated, our table had clearly been constructed as a "Saturday night money-making device". Literally two inches from another couple, and right in front of the staff service door, my boyfriend was bumped twice before we even had received our water glasses. Since we had made a reservation almost a week in advance, we both felt that being given such a makeshift table was unacceptable. We asked our waiter to be moved, and he returned saying that there was another table downstairs, albeit close to the stage. When we went back down to the hostess' station, she appeared entirely confused and told us it would be a "long, long" time before we were eating dinner that night; despite our concerns, she explained chillingly: "Well, any table is better than no table, and you just gave yours away." As we stood unsure of what to do, we heard the same hostess arguing with two other couples in similar situations! Fortunately, the hostess gave my boyfriend and I a table after realizing that our original waiter was correct and that there was a space available next to the stage. After, we enjoyed a lovely dinner. But for over 100 dollars - the price for a couple at most self-respecting restaurants in the city - is eating in someone else's lap really better than "no table?" Perhaps instead of prizing the food rating so much, we should consider that the value to any good meal derives also from atmosphere. Even though one hundred dollars may not be a lot of money any more, no self-respecting foodie should have to settle for just "anything."

4 Stars: Good Place (by killblondes)

killblondes — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My brothers and I went to the Garage for lunch. It's a very comfortable place with good energy and an interesting atmosphere. We had the calamari, chicken wrap, the mussels, and grilled char burger. Everything was excellent particularly the mussels, the sauce was so good. The price wasn't expensive either.

5 Stars: Simply Amazing (by petelu)

petelu — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

OH MY GOD YOU GUYS! The best, simply the best jazzy experience in this side of the town.
my friends and I had a blast. The staff were very knowing, and no complaints about the food. Simply Amazing. Count me in for Seconds. Snap Snap
- Peter

5 Stars: GREAT JAZZ, GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PEOPLE ! ! ! ! ! (by tonyfrombrooklyn)

tonyfrombrooklyn — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Great Music, Great Food, Great Staff, especially Dave the bertender, Dave the Maitre d, Arturo, Amanda, Sunny, Raoul and Elaine to name but a few, Very comfortable atmosphere. The service is great. The MUSIC is why I go there. Music all the time. All kinds of great jazz from big band and traditional, to great trio's and singers. Do it. You won't regret it! Highly recommended.

5 Stars: great live music restaurant (by caramelo312)

caramelo312 — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I love this place, it gets bit crawded some nights, but you can still enjoy the jazz. The food is great, the service. I highly recomended for a little jazz....you feel taken to a different era with the music.

5 Stars: Great music (by wburke100)

wburke100 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Fantastic food and drink, wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and just superb music all the time! This is a place where I will always stop and have dinner and cocktails in true West Village style.

5 Stars: great jazz (by mario0594)

mario0594 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I had an amazing time with my girlfriend at this place! We enjoyed the live jazz and the delicious food and the great service. I have no complaints and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great night out!

5 Stars: Best Seafood in the Village!!! (by madaboutdining)

madaboutdining — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went to Garage with my wife last night and we had an INCREDIBLE dinner. She had their grouper special with toasted couscous and I had an item off their regualr menu - the Garage Bouillabaisse. For those of you that don't know, bouillabaisse is essentially fish soup, but not at Garage... My HUGE bowl came to the table overflowing with giant scallops, jumbo shrimp, tons of mussles and clams (all local, they claim), and a huge lobster claw on top! It took me almost 45 minutes to eat it all. We had a great bottle of wine (hint - they put really good cheap bottles on the bottom of their specials page where no one notices them) and we had dessert, and our bill came to only eighty bucks. We used our citysearch coupon so it came to even less! I thought we were going for the jazz, which was really good, but the food was amazing... one downside though. We didn't have reservations so we ended up waiting almost 15 minutes to st down... definately going back soon though.

5 Stars: Joey Morant will you marry me?! (by oodles)

oodles — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

This place claims to have more live jazz than anywhere else in the world... I believe it cause every time I walk in the door there is someone on stage. But last night took the cake! This guy, Joey Morant, played like a million different instruments and sang like Louis Armstrong. And then, when the crowd started getting excited, he pulls out two trumpets and plays a duet - by himself! A guy playing two trumpets!? Definitely going back for more jazz... especially for Joey. The drinks, btw, are incredible and Marianne and David, the bartenders were awesome. Just had appetizers at the bar, but they were great, and their raw bar is really fresh and good.

5 Stars: Good experience (by fazman)

fazman — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Went here with my wife last night. Had the steak and my wife had the salmon. We both enjoyed the food with my steak being perfectly done to my request and recieved excellent service. The ambience is the best part of the this restaurant. It has a huge bar on the main floor of the restaurant or if you may choose to go to the dining area you may get a balcony view of the entire restaurant or booth seating for couples or families. The live jazz was truly memorable if you are a fan of live music. Truly an experience.

3 Stars: Great space & decor but food is mediocre (by bsting341)

bsting341 — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

We had dinner with friends here. Service was so-so, we felt the food was OK but given the price it was nothing to marvel about. The space itself has a nice vibe but the patrons are many a So-Ho hipster. The place turns into more of a bar than restaurant as it gets later into the evening.

3 Stars: Perfect (by walshie)

walshie — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I wrote a review about the place located across the street from the Garage and figured while I was online to write about the Garage as well. My girlfriend and I have gone here several times and every single time we go to the Garage they always impress. The Music, The Service and the Food (the sea bass is incredible). We've been there for brunch and dinner and both times it was a 'homerun'. In addtion we've built several lasting romantic memories there as well, always a job well done.

5 Stars: Great jazz and delicious food = awesome combination (by idianal)

idianal — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I walked by this place and was drawn in by the jazz so made reservations for my bf's bday a couple weeks later. I was definitely pleased with everything from the ambience to the food. The jazz made the night fun and relaxed and the food was delicious without being pretentious. I def recommend the oysters and the melted brie salad. Going there for the jazz was worth it in itself!

5 Stars: Great food for a jazz joint! (by cspacelyy)

cspacelyy — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

We thought we were going just for drinks and to hear some nice jazz but were pleasantly surprised to see an extensive menu ranging from salads to steaks to pasta & seafood. The music was very good and the staff was very attentive, without being bothersome. Oh yeah there was no cover charge and the ambiance was excellent.

1 Stars: Rude staff and poor management (by etie77)

etie77 — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My two girlfriends and I went to Garage on Friday night for a late night drink around 2:00am. The place wasn't full, and most tables were empty. We asked to be seated and a very rude host told us that we could only sit if we ordered food. Since almost none of the table had guests, I asked to speak to the manager. The manager decided he was too good for us to come himself, and send the host back with the message that we could sit down if we ordered two drinks per person. I decided to go and speak to the manager, and asked him if we could have a drink at a table, we would surely appreciate. He responded in a very unfriendly and rude manner that HE makes the rules and that HIS rule was a two drink minimum per person. At this time at night and considering the availability of tables I found his manner to be very innappropriate. We went to a bar down the street were we were very much appreciated, and ended up having a great time. I will not got to Garage again, nor will any of my large and extended network. Let's spend our money were we are wanted!

5 Stars: Great venue for music and food (by jackkcaj)

jackkcaj — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Stumbled upon Garage after walking through the Village. We were drawn in by the music so we decided to check it out. The musicianship was top notch as was the service. We had some drinks & some apps and everything was great. Garage was a real nice find!

5 Stars: WOW! I felt like a VIP! (by themumbles)

themumbles — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

How is it possible I didn't know about this place? I've been in the village for years and have walked by Garage a million times, so when my friends wanted to meet there and I saw how incredible the atmosphere was, I felt silly for never having tried it out.

Then came the food! It was incredible, to say the least. I had this AMAZING butternut salad that blew me away (who ever thought of a butternut salad?). For my entree I had their scallops, with a cranberry walnut risotto... i thought it sounded a little weird, but it was so so good. What really blew me away, though, was that the manager stopped by twice to check on us, and our server seemed to be there only for us! Finally a New York server WORTH a 20% tip.

During the entire meal there was incredible jazz playing - can you believe we didn't even have to pay a cover? We didn't do dessert because the portions were so large we couldn't possibly have fit it in, but some porkers next to us had this thing the server ominously called "the platter" that looked like it contained the entire dessert menu on one plate. It looked good and maybe sometime we'll go back for dessert and drinks.

GO HERE! If you have walked by a million times like me, you owe it to yourself to try it out. You won't be disappointed.

2 Stars: Good food and wait staff, lousy management (by czarina911)

czarina911 — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The food was lovely, the wait staff helpful, the jazz a tad too loud, but otherwise nice place. However, don't pay your bill when it's first presented if you intend to sit around and maybe have another drink or just chat with your guests. Once we paid the bill, they could care less what happened to us. We ordered more drinks, our waitress was about to place the order and the manager stopped her, telling us about their 2 hour long wait at the door. He indicated if we intended to stay for drinks to do it at the bar [as if there was room for 11 there]! They were rude, unaccomodating, and didn't care that we had a reservations, while others didn't! Their attitude was simply, "ok, we got your money, now move on along, buddy!" so we've decided this would go into our "two-rule book of visits" - first and last!!!

4 Stars: fun jazz brunch (by if2)

if2 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I took my brother and his wife here for jazz brunch. We had the first reservation so the jazz didn't start until halfway through our meal, something to think about. The price is okay but the portions are somewhat small. I had the vanilla bean french toast which was a good french toast but not very vanilla-y. My sister had the caprese omlet which was awesome, stuffed with fresh mozarella and tomatos. My brother had the lox and cream cheese omlet which was also stuffed with ingrediants. The jazz was really nice although I could see it getting loud once the music started. If you are looking for a quiet brunch where you can have a conversation, this may not be it. It is a neat restaurant, the decor is very sleek and jazzy. I bet its a fun night spot!

5 Stars: I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! (by actrss16)

actrss16 — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

GREAT, GREAT food, awesome drinks (specialty martinis), wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and FANTASTIC MUSIC ALL THE TIME!! This is a place where I will ALWAYS stop and have dinner/cocktails--definitely a place to bring friends who r visiting the city for a real west-village feel.

5 Stars: Good music, Good food, Good service (by franklinnnnz)

franklinnnnz — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Went here with my wife on a weekend night. The service was good, the food was good and the music was good. Not much else to say except we'd definitely go back again!

2 Stars: HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! (by chrissy600516)

chrissy600516 — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

MUSIC IS OKAY. NOT OUTSTANDING OR GREAT. SERVICE HORRIBLE. I WAS ON A DATE AND THEY CHANGED MY TABLE TWICE. THE FOOD WAS COLD ONCE SERVED. JUST OVER ALL I HAD A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AT THE GARAGE. WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE...NOT EVEN AN ENEMY.

3 Stars: Avoid during happy hour (by neha333)

neha333 — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I will not comment on the food or jazz but do not stop in here for drinks after work! This is where songs from LITE FM go to die! Carpenters in NYC in 2006? It didn't end there, it was followed by Chicago, Celine Dion, Elton John; the suicide inducing setlist was unrelenting. My very astute friend suggested that the B must've falled off their name at some point.

5 Stars: 7th Heaven (by gioia100)

gioia100 — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Kids, this place is great. I attended the Jazz Brunch on Sunday. Great food, knowledgable wait staff and great price. And let's not forget the music. Just a wonderful combination.

5 Stars: Great peach blue martini's (by nat1016)

nat1016 — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I'm not sure of the exact name but their blue Peach martini was excellent!! We were able to get a seat up at the bar and the windows were wide open allowing us to have a beautiful breeze. Perfect evening at the Garage!! My friends and I absolutely LOVED IT!

5 Stars: GREAT JAZZ!!!!GREAT FOOD!!!!!GREST SERVICE!!!!!! GREAT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (by bston)

bston — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

WOW!!! what an amazing time we had,,, we were 2 couples out celebrating our 2nd wedding aniversaries,,,,it was suggested by friedns that we go to Garage,,,,and they said we would like it ...boy were they wrong...we didnt like it...WE LOVED IT!!!! the place was beautiful...the food was delicious,,,I had an amazing scallop and bacon appetizer and the most amazing banana chip crusted mahi mahi...my wife had the scallop entree with a lobster and shimp risotto...yummy..and our friends had amazing food as well....the jazz was really nice and it seemed to go one for ever,,,we closed the place..at 3:00 am...and the jazz was stiull goign strong ...btw the service was stellar,,,,.it was soooo much fun....we might just make Garage our regular get together with this other couple....what an amazing combination...,,,great jazz....great food...great service...great ambiance...cant wait to go back,,,,,

5 Stars: Really Yummy Steak Frittes (by qtgurljny)

qtgurljny — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Had the mussels and steak frittes there both of which are really fantastic. The wasabi mayo is a nice twist on an original. The decor is nice with dark-paneled wood and a live jazz band playing. Overall, a place I highly recommend.

2 Stars: UGH (by eatinny)

eatinny — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Went Thursday night. This is NOT the place to eat. Rarely have I had such bad food in an NYC restaurant. The bar drinks were good (strong), and the jazz was different, but the food was horrible. I was going to get steak frites, but the waiter we had recommended lobster ravioli. I figured he must have tried a few things on the menu, so I went with that rec. It was enough to make me not want to eat seafood for a loooong time. It tasted like rubber. Horrible. The stuffed chicken my date had tasted alright. The presentation of the food was cute, but it's not all about presentation. Don't waste your money here.

5 Stars: Excellent Jazz band (by lrodrigu79)

lrodrigu79 — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Took my fiance's jazz loving stepfather here for some music and a new york strip steak. It was his first time in NYC and I wanted to have him leave with a great impression. Garage fit the bill! It was amazing! The food was delicious, the music was great, the portions left us full where we couldnt fit dessert. The staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is purely romantic with dim lighting and candlelight dinner. He still raves about it today!

5 Stars: magnificent (by sadid)

sadid — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The food is magnificent, even during restaurant week. We checked out coats and were seated immediately. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable about the specials and service was prompt. We were not rushed through dinner. Great dining experience overall.

5 Stars: Very Nice (by girlsview)

girlsview — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The overall dining experience was very nice. We had a cozy table on the balcony overlooking the restaurant/bar. Enjoyed listing to the live music. The food was delicious. Their specials are the way to go. The regular menu is good as well, but the specials are really good.

5 Stars: Jazz never had it sooooo good!!!! (by jopants)

jopants — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I have been going to this Greenwich Village restaurant for years... I have had many an wonderful meal there,,,and the Jazz has never been better....not only was the apple salad wonderful and refreshing , the garage steak was delicious as well....this evening was made perfect by great service and AMAZING JAZZ...I have always loved Garage,,,and have always highly recommended it.. believe it or not, I think they have gotten better with time...something most places dont do!!!..long live Garage and long live great Greenwich Village Jazz!!!!

3 Stars: good jazz- average food (by k4me)

k4me — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Two of us had dinner on Saturday night. We had a reservation and were seated upstairs promtly right next to another table for two. The people were talking so loud we couldn't have a converstion of our own. The jazz was very good. The dinner average. The staff was efficiant and friendly. There are too many really good restaurants in New York for us to return here, but it was ok.

5 Stars: Jazz and Great Food! (by gbarry)

gbarry — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 01:00:00 GMT

A free 10-man jazz show with a reasonably priced gourmet dinner. What else can you ask for?

Food is terrific.

5 Stars: outstanding memory (by ladybella)

ladybella — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Like many people, I love going out to eat, but usually there is SOMETHING that sort of deminishes the experience. But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service. It was just a perfect night, the food was perfectly cooked, served at the perfect time, and the atmosphere was just beautiful.

I think they really stand out with the sea bass, but all their food is delectable. My point being is that if you are up to some good drinks and a delicous meal, this is the place. I had a fabulous night and I cannot wait to go back!

5 Stars: Great Brunch spot for jazz enthusiast (by freeskier_nyc)

freeskier_nyc — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We had brunch here, 3/12/06, would highly recommend this place. Fast, affordable and great Jazz playing the entire time we dined.

5 Stars: The food was fantastic (by mjtrik)

mjtrik — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The steak was tender and the salad was so fresh. The presentation was so nice that I couldn't wait to start eating. The ambiance was really romantic, and service was pretty good. I love their penne ala vodka.

The jazz was great. I've never heard such incredible jazz for free! Call me a regular!

5 Stars: best food and jazz (by g_a_b)

g_a_b — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I went to the garage on a sat. night in january with 10 people every one loved the food and jazz The steak aupiove was great 2 of my friend had the chilean seabass witch was out of this world thats what will get on my next visit

5 Stars: Don't like jazz, but loved the food!!! (by moojappy)

moojappy — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I'm not really into Jazz, but my friend raved about the Red Snapper. When we went, the Red Snapper was not "on special," so, I tried something else, the Chiliean Sea Bass, which is on the regualr menu - and, Oh My Goodness, it was amazing!!! My boyfriend had the Grilled Sirloin with Pocini Mushroom Sauce, and all throughout the meal he wouldn't shut up about how awesome the steak is.
And I dealt with the jazz music - it's worth going for just the food.

5 Stars: great food+great jazz=great time (by billylopez)

billylopez — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

This fun happenign resatuarnt,,,was a great tiem from the get go.....the jazz was wonderfull and the atmaosphere was very welcoming....the barstaff was really great...i really cant find anything bad to say about this place....cant wait to try the jazz brunch

5 Stars: Great for food, jazz and groups (by jbeanery)

jbeanery — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Stumbled upon Garage on a Saturday night while walking through the Village. We were looking for a casual spot with good food, atmosphere and live music.....also able to accomodate a group of 6 without waiting forever. Lo & behold, Garage fit every aspect of what we were looking for. The staff was attentive without being bothersome. The food was served fresh and hot. The music was excellent and the atmosphere was really cool. Also seems like a nice place to hang after work, perhaps next time.

1 Stars: Overrated Tourist Trap (by chris_malone)

chris_malone — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

What a letdown. This place shuttled us in & out like some chain operation. Our food was mysteriously served 4mins after we ordered it.....my wife swears her chicken was reheated, rather than freshly grilled. The jazz was quite good, but didn't make this a romantic setting...there was just too much of a "process" at work by the staff to maximize food receipts in the course of the night. The process was so tight we were on our way 40mins after sitting down.....thankfully. The food is nothing to write home about.

5 Stars: GREAT FOR DINNER AND JAZZ (by lez_25)

lez_25 — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 02:00:00 GMT

This place is wonderful, it's one of my favorite restaurants in New York City. The food is always great, and when they have the live Jazz performers, it's just amazing. They have great bartenders/barmaids. The drinks are always good and the service is wonderful. Honestly this place is great. It has gotten a little more expensive these days, but definitely affordable. So, if you enjoy great Performers in Jazz and you like great food and desserts this is the place! Their Creme Brulee is AMAZING!

5 Stars: Lovely space, great food excellent service. (by romanceme)

romanceme — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 02:00:00 GMT

We walked into Garage and loved the atmosphere immediately. We were greeted by a young lady who was very pleasant and striking. She seated us at a table with a view of the band and the incredible stone fireplace. Our server, Suzette greeted us as soon as we sat down and we had our drinks within 5 minutes. How rare is this on a Saturday night at a busy restaurant. The food is excellent with many dishes to choose from and desserts were yummy but we could have used a few more selections.
We will definately return.

4 Stars: User review by brina7805 (by brina7805)

brina7805 — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

my date and i went in there just for the music and drinks, but would up having an appetizer of coconut shrim and a caeser salad. little expensive for the portions, but still good anyway. drinks were ok, nothing extraordinary about the. ambiance of the place is very nice. but most importantly, the music was fabulous. the live jazz bad was well worth the visit. i'd go back to try dinner, but would go just to sit at the bar and listen to the band. service wasn't that good. either from be shorthanded or just bad service

3 Stars: Average (by oenophile81)

oenophile81 — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

The place was good. Pretty uninspired on the whole as far as food and wine, but a great space and ambience.

4 Stars: Who could ask for anything more? (by curiousllama)

curiousllama — Sun, 08 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Comfortable ambience, talented musicians, and enticing food - all combined to make an excellent brunch experience. The place itself has high, wood-beamed ceilings, brick walls, and a pleasant acoustic layout. The trio of jazz musicians showed a feel for the genre while also playing at the right volume level: loud enough to enjoy it, not so loud that diners needed to shout to hear each other. The banquettes & booths on the tiered & upper levels are particularly cozy, though sitting at a table along the balcony provides a great birds-eye view of the whole place. As for the food, the vanilla bean soaked french toast is mouthwatering, though for something more savory the benedict mignon really hits the spot. The dessert sampler is a great idea for groups - and at just $4 per person, it's more than reasonable and would be a great accompaniment with some good coffee.

5 Stars: GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! (by docsheen)

docsheen — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

my husband and i were in the mood to relax and have a good meal. thats exactly what we got. the ambience was cozy and romantic. the lights were dimly lit and the fireplace was on. the light jazz in the background(live)was perfect.we had the blue cheese salad which was to die for, it had green apples, pecans, cranberries, and a honey white wine vinagerette dressing. for dinner i had the chicken stuffed with feta, spinach, and pine nuts which was DELICIOUS!!!! my husband had the filet grilled which was good, not great. for drinks, my husband had martinis which were exactly to his liking, i stuck to the red wine good selection and price.for dessert we had apple cobbler with gelato which was so amazing. its a little pricey but worth the good time and food.we will be back!

5 Stars: great place (by acapellany)

acapellany — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Was just at the Garage last weekend with my wife and another couple. Great service at the Bar and a friendly staff. Music that evening was outstanding and no cover! We ended up staying for a couple hours on a Friday, and the place was lively, not dead at all.

Dinner was great. Everything is a-la-carte, so you end up paying a little more, but for New York, it is not out of line. I would go back in a second, and plan on doing so my next time in NYC.

5 Stars: Quality Restaurant with Atmosphere (by lyndenjgreenley)

lyndenjgreenley — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 01:00:00 GMT

For many years I have visited Garage during my annual visit from London UK, I have always dined at least once at Garage during my stay and intend to continue the practice! My next visit will be in April 2005.

Interestingly, I was recommended Garage by an English colleague and I noticed that a major UK Sunday Newspaper also recommended the establishment in Jan 2005!

The food quality, ambiance and service are excellent.

5 Stars: Big Band Monday Night (by feskies)

feskies — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 02:00:00 GMT

I love going on Monday nights to listen to the big band. You can't beat value for money listening to 10 to 15 pro musicians for the price of a few beers - especially as there aren't so many 'big bands' around these days.

4 Stars: fun people watching spot (by lava10012)

lava10012 — Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

The outdoor seating on 7th Ave offered a great area to watch the west village crowd stroll by. Good service, food and live jazz, too.

4 Stars: good food with live music (by wine2food)

wine2food — Sat, 21 Feb 2004 01:00:00 GMT

went there on friday night with my boyfriend. they have live jazz music with no cover charge or minimum order.
my bf's steak was cooked to perfection!
our waiter was very friendly and attentive.
great for date.

5 Stars: The Perfect Date Spot (by essenceofshe)

essenceofshe — Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:00:00 GMT

I recently went on a date and we dined at Garage. In my mind, this is the perfect date spot. It's cozy and very intimate without being too romantically suggestive. The live jazz band was great and offered a subtle distraction from the lulls in the conversation. Our waiter was very knowledgable of the menu and made food suggestions based on our tastes (and he was right on). Garage is an incredible value for a fun night out.

3 Stars: This place has declined... (by soogah)

soogah — Tue, 08 Apr 2003 02:00:00 GMT

Went to this place for the first time about 3 years ago.. went back recently and I must say the food has declined since then. The chicken is overcooked and dry, the coconut shrimp was way overcooked as well. I'd give this place another chance if the cook doesn't fall asleep while cooking my food....The bar is awesome though.

5 Stars: Ambience and Taste! (by RogerGill)

RogerGill — Thu, 27 Mar 2003 01:00:00 GMT

The food here is great and the service is greater. Not to mention the ambience. I liked the overall setting A LOT and it was only improved by the fact that our waiter was pleasant and attentive even though we only ordered entrees (no drinks, no appetizers, no coffee). AWESOME

5 Stars: the Garage has it all... (by laf726)

laf726 — Mon, 30 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

Marianne is the best bartender I have ever met. She makes the best Margaritas this side of Tiajuana - you will not be disappointed! And the live jazz is excellent...

5 Stars: Total Surprise! Who knew?! (by aricardo)

aricardo — Thu, 26 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I have lived in the west village for 14 years and only discovered this place a few months ago. What a find! Great service, food AND atmosphere. Highly recommended!

5 Stars: Great Food & Setting -- Great Date Spot (by sjhayde)

sjhayde — Fri, 11 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

We sat outside and the ambience was perfect -- there was music playing inside that we could hear, but it didn't outdue our own conversation. The food was very good all around -- the asian spring rolls are a great appetizer. The filet was very good as was the seafood scampi. Steer away from the parmesan fries (they use powdered parmesan), their house wine selections, and mixed drinks (there's no alcohol in them!!!) -- stick with beer or a straight up martini and eat till your heart's content:)

5 Stars: Great Atmosphere and Food! (by afoster)

afoster — Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I go to this place everytime I'm in NYC. The food is great. Try the Philly steak sandwich with filet mignon. Or the coconut shrimp. And the salad is great!
Best place to sit is upstairs near the fireplace but with a view of the Jazz bands on weekends.
Great place to sit outside and drink cocktails and people watch during the summer.

5 Stars: best brunch (by peatunia)

peatunia — Mon, 19 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

This is one great place for brunch! The vanilla bean soaked french toast is the best. The weekends offer great live jazz! Also a fun place for people watching!

3 Stars: Totally overrated! (by nls1027)

nls1027 — Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I've heard many good things about the brunch here so my friend and I decided to go. We got a seat outside--the overall atmosphere is nice...and so is the mimosa...but that's where it ends! Our waiter took our drink orders and never came back! About a half hour later another server came out and walked around to ask people if they had ordered...I got her attention and we ordered the omlettes--i asked for mine to be cooked extra ...then our 1st server comes over about 10 minutes later to take our order (Uh?!). About 15 minutes later our food comes--I taste is the brunch potatoes...not too bad...but the omlette...yuck! Can we say extra runny?!!! I could have had a better one at a diner for half the price! Anyway, if you go to Sunday brunch don't expect the best service and you might want to try the "lunch" items...