SAINT RESTAURANT BAR & SPEAKEASY - New York, New York

POT O. V.

Came here for drinks for an evening social event. Drinks are strong and mixed well.
bartenders + security are friendly.
beautiful environment. $18 for a cocktails.
Very fair and appropriate pricing considering the east village location. I enjoyed the Rum-Coke and Spicy Margarita.

Dahlia V.

I recently visited Saints Bar and Speakeasy after seeing all the amazing shots on social media, but it turned out to be a bit of a letdown. The atmosphere and decor were impressive, creating a cool, inviting vibe. But beyond the aesthetics, the experience didn’t quite live up to the hype. We made a reservation for brunch, last minute they called and canceled on us due to an event taking place and recommitted our time for dinner.

The food was subpar, falling short of the vibrant photos on Instagram. On top of that, service was frustratingly slow – our waitress, though kind and accommodating, took forever to check on us, even though there were only two other tables occupied.

Adding to the disappointment, we noticed a surprise four percent dine-in fee on our bill, which hadn’t been mentioned at any point before. This lack of transparency felt off, especially considering the average food quality.

If you’re after a great photo op, Saints is a good choice. But if you’re looking for exceptional food or clear, upfront service, you might want to reconsider.

Maria S.

We went to the Holly Jolly Holiday event there. It was cute, nicely decorated but it wasn't very lively even with music. More people would have made it a bit more fun. Drinks were excellent!

Robert W.

Holly Jolly popup bar experience was a letdown. Very scammy. Overpriced for the cheap and non festive atmosphere provided. Unwelcoming host upon entry. Overly sugary cocktails. Nonfestive drinking glasses. Cheap decorations that are laughable. Fried food and wet feet smell throughout the room. Dirty tables. No seat guaranteed even when you pay for seated spot. Lots of people walked in, looked around, laughed and left - and this was on a Friday night.

Juliana G.

I had an unreal dining experience at Saint Restaurant! The ambiance is sophisticated yet cozy, making it perfect for a night out. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish being thoughtfully crafted and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced. Overall, this is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for an exceptional meal. I can’t wait to return!

Lisa H. M.

This is such a cute venue! I went to dinner with my friends and would definitely go back even for a date night. The food is good and drinks are great! Try to get the server Paola. She was phenomenal and very funny too! She gave amazing recommendations!! Hope to have her again the next time I return!

John T.

Unfortunately this nice establishment partnered to become a hollyjollybar during the holiday season in their basement/speakeasy. It was paid entry for what was cheap/lackluster holiday decorations. The bar had a long wait time and the drinks ranged from bearable to bad. The margarita even after reading what was in it tasted nothing like expected and like complete smoke. The vibes were also off as they played EDM music in what was supposed to be a Christmas themed bar. The actual restaurant/bar looked very nice, however I can not rate it high based on the poor experience we had. Do not go to the hollyjollybar it is not what is shown in the pictures.

Maya B.

Came here on a Friday night with an 830 reservation for 10 people. They have a nice big table in the back, which is great for parties. However, it took us 45 minutes to have someone even offer us water, and I had to get up and ask for us to have menus place drink orders. We ended up having to write a list of everyone’s drink order on someone’s phone for them to photograph so they could quickly get started. We did the same with food, but it took over an hour for us to get even the first few appetizers which were not even cooked dish dishes. The food was honestly not super great either. The duck was good, but the calamari was rubbery, salads were just okay, steak didn’t have much flavor, lobster ravioli was disappointing, and the burger was maybe the best dish. The servers were nice people, but it was unbelievably bad service having to wait so very long for drinks and food during a celebration. They were kind and took multiple things off the bill in the end, but I would highly recommend NOT coming here for a large group party