Dear Strangers

“A perfect blend of high-end restaurant and cocktail bar. The food is unique and delicious, and the drinks are thoughtfully crafted to match both the menu and the vibe. Easily one of the most underrated spots in NYC.”

“We were celebrating the NYE here and we had a blast! The food was delicious, the service was really good, there was a DJ present and not to forget about the cocktails, but they were really good as well. We will definitely be visiting again!”

“We had such a good experience here. We only came for a couple of cocktails before our dinner reservations down the street. Our bartender was very friendly and made some incredible drinks, some of the best cocktails we’ve had. I had “Panama Papers” followed by “House of Rye” and my girlfriend had “Gatsby Lady” followed by “Angie”. All the drinks were very tasty but “Angie” was probably the best cocktails we’ve ever had, very well balanced. Will definitely be back!”

“Dear Strangers is one of those places you visit once – and immediately know you'll be coming back. The food is fantastic, every dish well thought out and full of flavor. The cocktails are a story of their own – the recipes are created by Branislav, one of the founders, and you can taste that creative touch in every sip. The bar team brings it all to life perfectly. Service is relaxed but spot-on – exactly the way it should be. Fully recommended!”

“Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed unprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!”