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The Stand, New York, NY

The Stand

4.5
4.5
330 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Stand welcomes its guests with their new and exciting presentation of northern Italian taverna fare. Flavors explode with a mix of chef driven small and large composed plates, homemade pastas, Brick Oven specialties and NY Style Pizzas. The beverages include crafted cocktails, a deep list of draft selections and stylistic wine selections along with one of the largest whiskey selection in NYC. Come for the Food and stay for the Comedy, a double dose of entertainment and hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We're a bi-level restaurant, bar and comedy club. Our space can be utilized for events that are both social and corporate, with private and semi-private options available. Whether it's a birthday bash, business meeting, or office holiday party, we'll create a unique and enjoyable experience.
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 train to 23rd and Park or 18th and park. Or 4,5,N,Q,R,F,M trains to Union Square.
  • Entertainment
    Two level restaurant with a comedy club downstairs 7 nights a week and multiple shows starting at 7pm to 2am.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Steak & Unlimited Frites, With Show Ticket

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Available Sunday-Wednesday, Join Us At The Stand For Steak & Frites With Unlimited Fries, Complete With A Complimentary Show Ticket For $50, Pending Availability.

    Steak & Unlimited Frites, With Show Ticket Photo

What 330 people are saying

The Stand reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stand offers a unique blend of comedy and cuisine, featuring "very good service" and "delicious" food like BEC pizza and Orange pancakes. Guests praise the vibrant atmosphere, "great staff," and lively entertainment. Despite some service hiccups, the overall experience is highly recommended for a fun night out.
330 Reviews
  1. Daniel VIP

    Palm Springs74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant, great food, wonderful service we will return next time we visit NYC.

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  2. Larry VIP

    New York City64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn’t been in a while and still as we remembered it. Very good service! The BEC pizza and Orange pancakes were both delicious.

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  3. Rachel

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good cocktails. Great staff and a lively environment. Food was good too!

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  4. Jann

    New York City481 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the Jazz Brunch but unfortunately, they no longer have live jazz. The background music was so faint, we could only make out a faint base note. The food was sursprisingly good. Chicken & waffles and Carbonara Eggs Benedict were winners.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    3/8/25 Was my first time there for a dinner date and comedy show, my wife loved it. Love the ambiance, food and drinks were great, not crazy expensive and customer service was top notch! As we were being seated for dinner, I told the staff we had tickets for a show and when time came, they escorted us to the Main Room and gave us priority seating! I will be on their website checking out the lineups from now on as The Stand will be one of my go to places to take my wife out for some good food, drinks and a few hilarious laughs!

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  6. Tiffany

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant was great. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he loved it. The drinks were great,food was great and the waiter was lovely.We will definitely be going back .

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  7. Sheila

    New York City15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Bought the bottomless brunch option on pulsd. Debate with the staff about whether or not Prosecco was included as an option, when the deal clearly stated that it was went on waaaay too long for my taste. Watered-down pre-mixed mimosas were straight up OJ. Servers were nice enough and food was good. Not my 1st time there but probably won't return

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  8. julia

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great show! Good comedy and pasta

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  9. Dan VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty good. Would be back. Great espresso martinis

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  10. Leonard

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Besides them giving me the wrong check which if I didn’t look at it before I left would have been over charged.

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FAQs

The Stand offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 677-2600.

The Stand is rated 4.5 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Stand

116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    6 train to 23rd and Park or 18th and park. Or 4,5,N,Q,R,F,M trains to Union Square.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Two level restaurant with a comedy club downstairs 7 nights a week and multiple shows starting at 7pm to 2am.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We're a bi-level restaurant, bar and comedy club. Our space can be utilized for events that are both social and corporate, with private and semi-private options available. Whether it's a birthday bash, business meeting, or office holiday party, we'll create a unique and enjoyable experience.
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