Macao Trading Company

“Macao Trading Co. nails the mood better than almost anywhere in TriBeCa. Walk down to the basement bar and it’s all dark wood, low light, and a wall of bottles that goes on forever. The cocktails come correct; had a tall one over crushed ice with about a whole basil plant sticking out of it, and it drank as good as it looked. Macanese food upstairs, secret-bar feel downstairs. Bring a date or a small crew and post up. Easy repeat.”

“This is a great place for "Trading Hour" from 5p-7p. Large bar accommodates small and large groups. Great place for business dinners and for couples alike. Menu has a great selection of options, delicious appetizers and entrées will satisfy even the pickiest among you. We absolutely love the Mushroom & Truffle croquettes, and the Porterhouse for two. The Coconut Panna Cotta is divine, and the doughnuts we had last year were amazing!! If you haven't yet, definitely check out Macao Trading Company, located in the center of everything!!!”

“Macau Trading Company in Lower Manhattan is a really solid, lowkey spot with a unique twist. The menu is inspired by Macanese cuisine, so you get that blend of Chinese and European flavors that you don't see everywhere, which makes it stand out. Everything came out fairly quick and was executed really well. The fish was super crispy, cooked perfectly without being greasy, and the black rice with coconut and edamame was put together really nicely great balance of flavor and texture. Overall, a cool place if you're looking to try something a little different without all the hype. Definitely worth checking out.”

“The place is gorgeous, maybe one of the most beautiful restaurants I've been on. It's really breathtaking when you walk in. The food was great and the portions are very generous. I don't know if it was because it was a busy night but the I feel the service was a bit messy. I was eating alone and end up feeling a bit neglected. But everyone was very polite and sweet. Keep up with the great job guys! :)”

“Been here several times and I really enjoy coming here! Made a reservation last minute for a group of 6 and they were able to accommodate. If it’s just you and one other person going, I recommend sitting at the bar. It’s comfortable sitting and quick services and a good time overall. My experience has been good for the most part each time I have gone except for 1 time. I ordered a whiskey sour at the bar while waiting to get seated and it was perfect but then once I got seated, I ordered another whiskey sour from our waitress (assuming her name was Jess but not 100% sure, that was the name on our receipt) and it wasn’t good. They made it different than the first one I had; the second one had no egg white foam, it had a lemon, and it’s tasted like a lemon drop and nothing like a whiskey sour. I kindly asked our waiter, Jess if it was possibly a lemon drop instead of a whiskey sour and explained why I thought that but she was adamant that it was a whiskey sour. I explained that my 1st drink didn’t have a lemon curl in there and it tastes sour and her response was “so what if there’s a lemon curl”…and she rudely snatched my drink and as she walked back to the bar, she sipped on it I’m guessing to prove whatever point she was trying to prove. She came back and replacement my drink which I appreciate but I just found that experience to be so “off”. I’m normally not picky at all and I try to be mindful based on how busy it is and I’m super kind when approaching waiters/waitresses about something I don’t like which is why I felt so annoyed about her response. If a customer doesn’t like something, why go back and forth with them…just simply replace it. It’s not like I’m asking for a whole meal replacement. However other than that one experience, everything else was great and the service overall was good. The manager (assuming he was the one wearing a suit) was super kind and checked in a few times. Still highly recommend checking this place out if you haven’t done so. They also have a downstairs bar/lounge area where you can check out after dinner. The music was sooo good, vibes were fun, was a bit crowded to my liking but that’s expected.”