Katra

Went to this spot on the Bowery as one of my friends said it was good and to my surprise it was better then good! The service was very good and the food was excellent. My friends and I had a wonderful night. P.S Music rocked

Posted 09/23/06

This is the place right now. Hot crowd, waitress, food and drink and music. Place was full but the music was pumping. Easy door policy and no cover. What more do you need on Sat night in NYC

Pros: Party

Posted 09/17/06

This is one of the coolest bars in New York without a doubt.I have been in there on a number of days and there is always a good buzz about the place.Especially happy hour 5 till 8pm.Also tuesdays and thursday nights are great,the dj's are always bringing more new flavours with guest dj's from all around the world.I highly recommend it,as an expat from the uk I find it refreshing to actually experience some true diversity music,atmosphere,and over all vibe this spot exudes makes it an a+ in my books

Pros: Great for a Party

Posted 09/15/06

I really liked this spot with its warm decor and friendly staff. I found it to have plenty of personality with a little bit of mystery. It feels like a neighbourhood spot even with a club atmosphere. The staff are not rude and money hungry like most other clubs and they still greet you like you are at a local bar. Its food is nice and tapas in style but I wish the menu was a little more larger. But overall this place is cool and refreshing compared to most other places out there

Pros: Cool and Refreshing

Cons: Bowery

Posted 09/11/06

Had a great nite here on Sat. Easy door policy and nice patrons. Drink similar in price to other clubs but cocktails are lovely. Staff are attentive and polite and I found this place to be warm and inviting.

Pros: Very Nice Place

Cons: Busy

Posted 09/10/06

We had the vip room for our party and it was nice to feel special and not be famous. The waitress was amazing and took care of everything and we were also given a btl of Grey Goose for "FREE" after we had purchased three and we never even asked it. I hope other clubs take note as this place is "PHAT" and will be huge in the future. It was very busy and the VIP was nice because we had our own waitress and security and so we had our own space. Did not try the food as we had eaten earlier but will come back again if its anything like everything else here. My ratings are as follows
Chris (Really Hot bartender) 10
Waitress 10
Security 9
Decor 10
Music 7
Atmosphere 9
Eye Candy 8
Owner with cute accent 10

This place is a 10 in general

Pros: Staff, Management, decor and service

Cons: V. Busy

Posted 09/09/06

We had a wonderful time here last night and would like to thank the staff and management of Katra for a wonderful and authentic experience in the Bowery. The food was excellent and our waitress was top notch. The crowd was beautiful even though it was very full everybody had a lot of fun.

Pros: Beautiful sevice and decor and a great buzz

Cons: Packed

Posted 09/08/06

Was at an event here last Sat and after reading all the reviews I was very happy to report that this place is all that and a little bit more! Its was a great party and everyone was taken care of including a comp btl of champ for the birthday girl. Staff are wonderful! With no complaints I have to say that this place is worth a visit

Pros: Service and Food

Posted 09/04/06

Had a great birthday party here with great sevice and staff and decor. Will deffinately tell one and all about this place

Pros: Great Place

Posted 09/02/06

Having had three parties here now I had to put pen to paper and say how amazing Katra is and all the staff who work there. The ambience and the mood are set by beautiful Moroccan decor which brings you to the Middle East in style and elegance. The staff and the service are second to none in any hot spot in NYC. There open door policy with standards that keep the bad crowd out make the place so comfortable with plenty of eye candy available including the two Irish owners who must be brothers.The drink are pretty unique and a little pricey but when you don't have to pay cover its worth while. The music rocks!!! Simply put this place has a great future if they keep up with there policies of easy door, great service and beautiful staff. P.S Check out the hot bartender downstairs. He is a dream!!!!

Posted 09/01/06

Threw a party here last weekend with 15 friends. It was a great time, good service, no cover for friends, good crowd (sometime too packed at times - but hey its a party). My only suggestion is to make sure you request a good table - meaning one NOT right in front of the bar in the middle of all the foot traffic. Ask for one of the tables on the mini-upper floor in the back of the club or downstairs...it'll save you some headache. Ask for the manager Chris - He's the man!

Posted 08/29/06

Thanks to Chris, the manager at Katra, for a great Saturday night. Went there with around 15 friends this weekend and had no problems at the door. Music and drinks were great!

Posted 08/28/06

We had such a great party on Sat night and the crowd was hot and beautiful. There was an endless supply of pretty ladies including the employees. The music was awsome with two djs going at it. What a hot spot!

Pros: Hot

Cons: Tight spot with not much space

Posted 08/28/06

From all the crew on Friday Night! Thanks Katra! One of the best events we have been at and one the most crazy parties we have had the pleasure of spending all our money at and not complaining about it. Irishman "You run a great show"!

Pros: As the Irishman says "GRAND"

Cons: Busy

Posted 08/26/06

This place is great and has so much going for it from decor to service and an easy door policy. Its a refreshing example how a club should be!

Pros: Its just Great

Posted 08/24/06

The decor of this establishment has to be one the many great things I can say about Katra. The food is beautiful and put togeather well without the cost. The drinks are creative and mouth watering. The staff are like Moroccan Gods and there beauty is like Middle Eastern Magic! This place is "HOT"

Pros: Beautiful

Posted 08/22/06

Had a wonderful time with great staff, food and music! This place is a 10 and if I could give it more I would

Pros: Great Place and Trendy

Posted 08/21/06

We had a great party here and were all treated like we were VIP's. This place has great food and service and out waitress downstairs was wonderful.

Posted 08/20/06

Perfect spot for a party. No wonder the reviews are positive as they give you what they promise. The decor in the inside is beautiful and warm and its a nice easy hot spot without all the "BS" that other clubs seem to have. Yes they do ask you to do bottles which is fine but there is no pressure and if tables are free you can sit down. The dj on Friday was great and played everything. It was fun here and I highly recommend these guys

Posted 08/19/06

We had a party here and are happy to say this place was excellent! The food, decor, staff and music were all great and I am only to happy to tell you all about this beautiful spot in the Bowery. I will be doing more events here and I think this place will be the new hot spot. If only it was bigger

Pros: Perfect

Cons: Wish it was bigger

Posted 08/15/06

Had a party here on Sat for 40 of my best friends and we had so much fun that it was the best party I had ever. We were taken care of by both management and staff and the service was excellent. The drinks were club prices but we did not have to pay cover which was nice. We were asked to do btl service but no one really wanted to so I explained to the manager and he said that would be fine as long as we took care of his waitstaff. Thats the first time I ever heard anyone concerned about there staff. The food we had was nice even though one dish did not come out the owner sent us some apptizers free and a btl of champagne. The music rocked and was a mix of everything which is nice and the dj took requests. By far the best night out we have had in a long time!

Pros: Everything espically Service

Posted 08/14/06

Was at party here on Friday nite and this place is hot! Everything was hot including staff and food and tempeture. This place is great fun

Pros: Great

Cons: Hot

Posted 08/13/06

Was at the OD party at this new spot on the Bowery on Monday night and had a blast. These guys are a little secret in the the Bowery. Great food, drink and a waitress that would make a man give his wallet away too. I mean she was HOT! Bur really this place is the phat!

Pros: PHAT!

Posted 08/07/06

Had a mad night here on Sat! Everything was great and the staff was excellent. Its nice to find a hidden gem like this but I am sure it won't be hidden for long. The birthday crew had a great time and the owner took really good care of us including free drinks. You cant get that nowadays in any other spot. Drinks were the same price as many other clubs but reasonable considering no cover. I like this place so two thumbs Up

Pros: Lots of pros

Cons: hot

Posted 08/06/06

Had a great party here last night and was happy to say the all the reviews I read before I booked the party here were totally true and I cant really add much more then this place is hot and fun and they really took care of us. Thanks for a great night Katra

Pros: Very hot staff, great food and drink and the service is da bomb

Cons: It got very hot with all the people there

Posted 08/05/06

Had my birthday here on sat nite and loved this place! the people were nice and the staff great. Everything from the decor to the service was excellent and the owners hands on. There Lychee martini was amazing and so was the lamb tagine. They gave me a btl of champagne for my birthday and I have never seen that anywhere else. We had booked at the last minute and the owner promised us he one take care of us and he did. All my friends were allowed in even though one came in flip-flops but the guys at the door made an exception even though there was a dress code. Thanks for a great night and I recommend this palce to everyone.

Pros: This place is excellent

Cons: Busy

Posted 07/30/06

Was at a birthday party here Sat night and it was a blast. Everything was great from the service to the door policy. Crowd was hot and the music hotter. It was a fun night with none of the BS you see in other clubs. Another good spot from the guys who own Taj and well worth another visit

Pros: Service, door policy and decor

Cons: Neighbourhood

Posted 07/29/06

Great Dinner we had here last night! Food was top class and not expensive. Friendly staff and good music. Nice new spot and well worth a visit

Pros: Food and service and decor

Cons: Could be bigger as it got really busy

Posted 07/28/06

Meet the best new place I have seen in a while. The service was great and everybody was polite. Food excellent and drink was a little pricey but no different from any hot spot. No door problems but are strict on dress code! It is like an interview when you get in with the owner as he seems to be checking that everyone has a personality. Its actually quite funny. We enjoyed this place and stayed way longer then planned. It was crowed but that is expected I suppose. Goodmusic also.

Pros: Nice

Cons: Busy

Posted 07/23/06

I don't ever write reviews but this time I feel the need! I went to this new place Katra on Sat nite and I have to say its a wonderful spot. I am fed up with the NY clubs and there snobbery like they are better then everyone well this palce is different. Great food , service, drinks and doormen. I was shocked by the way everything was about making things right. We got a table and the manager offered us drink specials on btls which I have never heard of. He then bought us iur fourth btl on the house. I thought I must have been in my local Irish bar some where and then I remembered I was in Katra. My friend got really drunk and he was politely taken outside and given some water now most times Kevin is usually kicked out for that. When he sobered up he was allowed to rejoin the party! Everything about this place rocked and its sister club Taj could learn a thing or two from Katra as I was there last week and it was opposite. The best thing about Taj was they told me about Katra!!!!

Pros: To many to write

Cons: No Dancing

Posted 07/23/06

I chose this place solely based on reviews and I was definately not disappointed. I called to see if I would have a problem with having a lot of people come there and if I needed to be on a list. I was reassured that everyone would get it and they did. No one had a problem at the door. EVERYONE who worked there was pleasant. It did get crowded but it was a great scene. The owner sent over a bottle of champagne for my birthday and the drinks were wonderful (slightly pricey but standard NYC prices). Good music. This place was so much fun that we stayed until they started sweeping the floor! I HIGHLY recommend this place and look forward to going back again.

Pros: friendly, good music, no problem at the door (even for guys)

Posted 07/22/06

Came from Cali for a party last night and went to this new place called Katra! Thought it was going to be like one of those clubs where you have to line up while some big doorman is rude to you and then pay a stupid cover to get into a place where everything is over priced and the service is terrible. How was I wrong! This place is the opposite of everything I expected including nice doormen and great food. Our party was for 25 but many brought extra friends and the birthday girl was worried. The cute owner told us no problem and everybody came in and paid no cover. We wanted a table and here they also did bottles but instead of taking all our money the Irish guy bought us a btl of Grey Goose for the birthday party. We bought a few btls and had a perfect time. They did seem under pressure on the floor but the waitress was excellent. We got hungry at about one and were ready to go get food but we were happy to find out the kitchen was open late and the food was excellent. The music was awsome! We had such a great night and I want to thank all the staff and management in Katra for the perfect party. Its nice to see somethings are changing for the better in NY

Pros: Food and drink and Service

Posted 07/22/06

Love this place. Great service and food and we had a great time. The decor is fab and i must say we were treated very well. We were provided with a btl of champ even though we had not booked the party and the manager just brought it up. Its a nice change from places like Home and Guest House where its all about taking your money.

Pros: Decor, food, cocktails

Cons: Need more hookas

Posted 07/20/06

Hot new place! Def the place to head to at the moment. Was on guest list, but the guys didn't even check it when we arrived - walked straight in. Crowd was relaxed and enjoying the night (Arrived about 1am). Apparently a lounge as well aas a restrauant

Pros: Perfect

Posted 07/20/06

Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders.

Pros: Wonderful Spot

Cons: Cant think of one!

Posted 07/18/06

Decided to stop by this new spot on the Bowery on Friday for dinner! 1st The welcome I recieved and the attention I recieved from the staff was the best I have seen in NYC in a while. The hospitality industry has been dead for a while with everyone trying to be something they are not, but here its all about sevice and quality!!!! The drinks were well made and tasted very well. The food was simply beautiful! The lamb Tagine melted in my mouth. The service was excellent and out waitress new everything on the menu which they are supposed to do in NY. The decor was authentic and the prices reasonable. Well done Katra you made my evening nice!

Pros: Service and Quality

Cons: The menu could be bigger!

Posted 07/17/06

I was there with my wife on Sat night for my party and I agree and disagree with the last reviewer. This place is alot of fun and has great service. It was really BUSY! The crowd was very nice and mixed and yes we did buy a bottle and we were given a bottle of champagne for my birthday. They seemed a little under staffed and I asked the irish owner and he explained the two busboys did not turn up and he then proceeded to buy our whole table a roung of shots. There was no drink that cost $15 dollars and the prices were average for this type of place, We had food which was excellent and the price per dish was no more then $16. When a place becomes this popular you will find problems but I have to say they really took care of us and I would be happy to tell all my friends about the place. Nobody is perfect but one bad review is not what this place is! There will always be someone unhapppy caus there friend is refused caus the have a broken toe or something , i can see the reasoning why that would be because I am a "lawyer". Thanks

Pros: Beautiful Decorations, food and drink

Cons: Busy

Posted 07/17/06

Had my birthday in Katra last night and it was wonderful. The food was great and when the owner found out it was my birthday he bought me a bottle of Champagne. I like this place as the crowd was mixed and alot of fun. Even when we were annoyed by some drunk guy he was quickly escorted out. The music was fun with a great mix of Hip-Hop, Middle Eastern Hip-Hop, Euro and World. This was a fun night and well worth a visit. Thanks Riaz for setting me up here.

Pros: Just a great place

Cons: Lots of People

Posted 07/07/06

This is a great new spot on the Bowery. They took care of me with free champagne and all my friends had a great time. Staff are wonderful and there is an S in service. I would deffinately recommend this place. Thanks guys and the wonderful Irish owner!

Pros: Everything

Cons: Very Busy

Posted 07/04/06

i did a party there and i haft to say that everything was just wonderfull!
the place is really beautiful and the atmospere is great. they have the best cocktail list and the food is also very good.
it was a friday night and the place was very busy but we still got an amazing service!
i'm defently coming back there!

Pros: great atmosphere, very good service

Posted 06/25/06

Had a party on Sat in Katra with 40 people and nearly 75 turned up. There was no problem with that from Katra and by far they took great care of us. We recieved a bottle of Champ on the house and they did not force us to get bottles for the tables we took up. We did buy two bottles when it got packed so as to skip the line at the bar and we were offered one on the house. I found the food to be excellent and it is tapas style. The drinks were amazing and fresh. The highest price drink was $13 which was the amazing Lychee Martini. I really enjoyed Katra as there was no in between the lines. I got what I asked for and more. P.S I thought the last review was false because myself and my friends have been there four times now and have seen nothing like what the last reviewer said. Sorry but you must have not been able to get in!!!!

Pros: Downstairs, Staff, Food and decor

Cons: To many girls!

Posted 06/25/06

Fantastic spot. Warm, friendly service, great specialty drinks, and wonderful ambiance.

Pros: specialty drinks

Cons: food served until 2am

Posted 06/02/06

Had a party there on Thurs night and the manger gave us a HH for the whole party. The staff were excellent and the food of the wall. What a great find in the Bowery. The decor is warm and relaxing and the music is worldly. This place is going to the place to go soon and I am so happy I found it. I will be telling all my girl friends oh and there is no big moody doorman or ropes. This place has neighbourhood lounge written all over it

Pros: Food, Service, decor

Cons: Bowery, Bar closes at 4

Posted 05/23/06

this place is a perfect little gem . the lower east side has been waiting for this. i ad my birthday dinner party here friday night and was so happy i took the chance on the newly opened katra . it was amazing, from the moment we entered to the time we left we were waited on hand and foot. the food is incredible we really had a great time . ohh you have to catch the bellydancing show ....fab, really fab . the crowd was grown and mature which is hard to find these days in nyc. a special thanks to the oh so friendly manager chris, he was super....want a sexy atmosphere for a dinner or coctail party this is it ....i dont usualy write these reviews unless my experience is really bad or exceptional.....this was exceptional... many thanks katra i will be back soon

Pros: decor, service, food/ great specilty

Cons: below houston

Posted 05/19/06