Bar Americain

Critics' Pick

152 W. 52nd St., New York, NY 10019
nr. Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-265-9700 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Reader Rating:
6.3 out of 10

14 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Hours

Mon, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Tue-Thu, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-11pm; Fri, 11:45am-2:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, E at Seventh Ave.; E, V at Fifth Ave.-53rd St.

Prices

$27-$37

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Lunch
Notable Chef
Private Dining/Party Space
Theater District

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

In the imposing space that used to be Judson Grill, Tex-Mex master and brash Iron Chef Bobby Flay tackles the brasserie idiom, American style. That means Gulf shrimp and grits, Fulton Fish Market cioppino, and, in a daring break from ubiquitous fromage, an artisanal-ham tasting. Much of the menu was inspired by the regional foods Flay encountered while filming FoodNation, both near (Brooklyn hash browns) and far (creamed corn with green chilies). The steaks are spice-rubbed, the cocktails are classic, and David Rockwell’s design incorporates that glistening thing no brasserie can be without—a raw bar. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Reader Ratings

6.3

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Less than impressed

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 4/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	8
Service:	4

Décor:	8

Value:	4

After several visits, my conclusion is that the restaurant is well-conceived but poorly managed. Atmosphere sets you up for a grand experience, and the food ultimately delivers. But transgressions include: bread well after drinks and only moments before appetizers; confusing...Read More

Skip It

willyc from 10023 | Posted on 1/13/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	2

Décor:	5

Value:	1

Wow - I've had better service and food at at TGIFridays. Mr. Flay needs to spend more time in the kitchen and less mugging for the TV camera. Based on this place, he wouldn't even be the Tin Foil Chef...Read More