Backstage Tavern

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   Ellen

   New York City

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great dinner and great drinks! When we first got there our bartender was fantastic! Great drinks- checked on us, got our dinner- delish- had the steak and avocado salad and the local burger- was very good! Then we got a new bartender- was wiping sweat off his head and touching the glasses - not good!! Overwhelmed and unattended
   

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   Anne Iljen

   New York City

   2 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We enjoyed the food and the service a lot, only thing to mention was that tv was on very loud and we asked them to turn it down a bit. They did, but not much - and while eating dinner it was to noicy as we could hardly speak with eachother
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on October 6, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for the TV being too loud during your visit; we understand how important a comfortable atmosphere is for a great dining experience. We’ll be sure to address this with our team to ensure a better balance in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Backstage Tavern
   

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   Kathy

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lifelong NYer. Decades working/playing @ NYC mid-town. I highly recommend Backstage Tavern. High Marks all-around. Located in the theatre district on the nicest street in the area. The interior is elegant, open & inviting with a beautiful, classic bar and spacious seating. Enter & be welcomed by a member of the friendly staff. That is the kind of place it is. Beers: excellent and varied. My companions advise me the cocktails are interesting & outstanding. I am not sure what 'interesting' means for a cocktail, but I can say the word was used with enthusiasm. The food is excellent. Fresh, flavorful & interesting. With food I understand interesting & it applies here to the ingredients and the varied sauces. They had me at the addictive Triple Threat Taters (black truffle oil, garlic, parmesan & garlic confit) and closed the deal with a very tasty, unusual twist on deviled eggs. Next trip: larger group: 'share table' with plates of tacos, wings & TATERS. My vegetarian wife loved the roasted sweet potato, black beans & avocado tacos. I enjoyed them all, but 1st prize to the carne asada. Everyone enjoyed the experience & my nephew has been back a few times with his work crowd. The 'clean corner' of the menu includes a 'garden wrap' & my wife said the glazed tofu was perfectly prepared & complimented by the other ingredients. I loved the very tender Steak Frites & used every last bit of the garlic confit and herb butter. I could say more, but this review has limits. Leave room for desert (cheesecake!) I am glad to write this review as much for the customers as the business. I have no affiliation with the Backstage Tavern other than as a satisfied customer. After a number of visits & a friendly chat with the manager, we decided to have our 40th Wedding Anniversary in their upstairs area. It was a great decision & a great time. My family was treated like family by the Backstage family. I can now recommend Backstage for an afterwork gathering or any kind of party.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on August 12, 2024

   Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Backstage Tavern. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Backstage Tavern
   

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   MatthewM

   New Orleans

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on July 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fine. Service was friendly, but it would have been nice to know that the Coca Cola, which comes from a gun at the bar and not in a bottle would be charged by the glass.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on August 4, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our service friendly. We apologize for any confusion regarding the Coca Cola. Your comments will help us improve our communication with guests about our drink offerings and pricing. We hope to serve you again soon! Backstage Tavern
   

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   SquantzEater

   New York City

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on July 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall we had a good meal here but I hope they will expand the menu past the basics that they currently offer. We were a large party and had no issues with food timing or any orders. The deviled eggs are the best so I would highly recommend you try those out.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on August 4, 2024

   Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your meal and had a smooth experience with your large party. We appreciate your suggestion to expand the menu and are thrilled you loved the deviled eggs. Hope to see you again soon! Backstage Tavern
   

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   CindyC

   Tallahassee

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cute place. Great food. Nice service.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on August 4, 2024

   Thank you for the fantastic review! We appreciate your patronage and are glad you enjoyed your time at Backstage Tavern. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Backstage Tavern
   

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   Sk8er

   New York City

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 26, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Simple, fairly priced menu. Decent service. Perfect for quick bite before the theater.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on August 4, 2024

   Thank you for the review. We have noted the things we need to improve on. Your feedback is very important to us and we hope you give us another try next time. Cheers Backstage Tavern
   

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   RochelleK

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Unfortunately there were 2 parties going on. One upstairs that moved to the bar and one upstairs. The noise was unbearable. If I go back again I will check to make sure there are no parties scheduled.
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on June 24, 2024

   Thank you for your 5-star rating on our food and service! We're sorry to hear the noise from the parties disrupted your visit. Next time, please contact us in advance to check for scheduled events. We'll do our best to ensure a quieter dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Backstage Tavern
   

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   Mommary

   New York City

   41 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice service When we asked to have them turn down volume on music they did right away. Food very good
   

   Backstage TavernResponded on June 22, 2024

   Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our service and food. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful dining experience!
   

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    Jimmy

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great staff, reasonable prices, never know who you might run into.
    

    Backstage TavernResponded on June 23, 2024

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We appreciate your patronage and are glad you enjoyed your time at Backstage Tavern. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Backstage Tavern
    

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