Sad to see them close, as it was a cool ambiance and location. Had the chicken milanese and found it delicious, if not a little salty. Will check out sister restaurant Mimi in the near future.
Tori M.
I truly, truly love Babs. I've been coming here for a few years specifically for the oysters with the champagne mignonette - it's phenomenal. The ambiance is sophisticated and intimate, great for a small group of friends or a date. It pains me to give them four stars but I have to because of the service - I swear the waitress looked right at my friend and I waiting for a table and hid in the back. There were plenty of tables, so the bartender asked us if we'd like to sit, and then went and asked her to seat us. I felt like everything we asked for bothered her and I couldn't say thank you enough. Maybe it was an off night for her I'm not sure but from other reviews seems to be a theme. Go for the food and the bar! The location is amazing and it's nice to sit outside in warm weather.
Kimberley Grace
Babs is my new favourite restaurant in NYC... and I've dined at Eleventh Maddison Park (twice).BABS has the best atmosphere, we were here on New Years Eve not expecting much as we turned up very casually only to find we were totally immersed and swept up in what felt like an intimate party of friends all having the best night of their lives.To top this, the steak (and we opted for the cheaper cut) was to date the BEST steak I've ever eaten in my life! It was divine, my partner and I still talk about it.The service was so good, everyone was so attentive, kind and overall this experience at Babs became one of the highlight of our holiday to NY.Do yourself a favour and see what all the fuss is about. I can't wait to return.Dietary restrictions: Great for accommodating Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul vivelo
The food and service were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camille M.
Super friendly and attentive service. The food was good, especially the mushroom pasta, the highlight of the night. The ambience is nice too, perfect for a chat with a friend or a first date.
Tim O.
Nice atmosphere, cool middle of the road spot. The shredded crab was unique. Service was much better than some of the horror stories recounted previously. Wouldn't go out of my way to return.
Johnny Novo
Came to Babs for a newer friends birthday dinner of which I knew no one else. Younger me would have avoided these situations but older me has come to embrace them as this is where the growth is. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Upon arrival, I see a big group sitting outside on the beautiful open air patio and begin to panic. "Damn there's like 14 people and I only know the birthday girl who needs to make her rounds.." I think to myself. In a flash flood of anxiety, I veer off onto the corner and post up on the block out of sight. I shoot her a text and wait until she hits me back to pull up, as this will be a much better introduction than me just pulling up solo to the table awkwardly.After being posted on the block for about 10 minutes with no response, I consider leaving. Just then, she texts me back with a "where r u" and in a flash I starch my anxiety with a counter right hand on that soft sweet tissue right behind the temple and approach the table. The birthday girl, to her credit, introduced me one by one to everyone and it was smooth sailing from there. I bested anxiety today, but tomorrow is another fight. We won the battle but the war goes on.I immediately ordered an aperol spritz and it hit the spot. My only complaint was that it was in a tiny wine glass, and to me a spritz should always be in a fishbowl wine glass.There was fries ordered at the table as well, and nothing to me like an aperitivo and some fresh cut fries. Phenomenal combo.After housing the spritz, I was ready for another one. Just as I was about to order, one of the gentleman at the table convinced me to order a "Hugo" and proceeded to go into a full sales pitch on how it is going to be the new aperol spritz. I will try anything once so I pulled the trigger on it.On the first sip of the Hugo, I actually thought he was certifiably insane. But as I got deeper into it, I could see it. I dont know. Jury is still out on that one tbh.*Authors Note Below*Upon leaving, I asked who to venmo and someone told me "The Birthday Girl is taking care of it." I found this to be a tad appalling, as I feel if anything the birthday girl shouldn't be paying for anything on her birthday. NANCY NOVO AINT RAISE NO LEECH!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Monica A
Sorry to say but I would not recommend this restaurant. The nice part was the service, and the atmosphere was very nice. Some food was ok tasting like the arugula salad. The menu is extremely limited and the portions of the appetizers are so minuscule they are laughable. The croquettes are a bundle of flour, crispy on the outside but not soft and mellow on the inside. And the cheese plate was so small it was embarrassing. The plates were way overpriced for the food it was. Don’t go.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Johnny N.
Came to Babs for a newer friends birthday dinner of which I knew no one else. Younger me would have avoided these situations but older me has come to embrace them as this is where the growth is. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Upon arrival, I see a big group sitting outside on the beautiful open air patio and begin to panic. "Damn there's like 14 people and I only know the birthday girl who needs to make her rounds.." I think to myself. In a flash flood of anxiety, I veer off onto the corner and post up on the block out of sight. I shoot her a text and wait until she hits me back to pull up, as this will be a much better introduction than me just pulling up solo to the table awkwardly. After being posted on the block for about 10 minutes with no response, I consider leaving. Just then, she texts me back with a "where r u" and in a flash I starch my anxiety with a counter right hand on that soft sweet tissue right behind the temple and approach the table. The birthday girl, to her credit, introduced me one by one to everyone and it was smooth sailing from there. I bested anxiety today, but tomorrow is another fight. We won the battle but the war goes on. I immediately ordered an aperol spritz and it hit the spot. My only complaint was that it was in a tiny wine glass, and to me a spritz should always be in a fishbowl wine glass. There was fries ordered at the table as well, and nothing to me like an aperitivo and some fresh cut fries. Phenomenal combo. After housing the spritz, I was ready for another one. Just as I was about to order, one of the gentleman at the table convinced me to order a "Hugo" and proceeded to go into a full sales pitch on how it is going to be the new aperol spritz. I will try anything once so I pulled the trigger on it. On the first sip of the Hugo, I actually thought he was certifiably insane. But as I got deeper into it, I could see it. I dont know. Jury is still out on that one tbh. *Authors Note Below* Upon leaving, I asked who to venmo and someone told me "The Birthday Girl is taking care of it." I found this to be a tad appalling, as I feel if anything the birthday girl shouldn't be paying for anything on her birthday. NANCY NOVO AINT RAISE NO LEECH! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__
The burger was good, but the service not great, the servers seemed quite unbothered and avoidant. Atmosphere otherwise great.
David Rappoport
Great experience, food delicious, prices reasonable (for NYC), very pleasant indoor/outdoor experience. Very kind and respectful waitress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Shaker
Waiter was nice. Food was OK. There are restaurants more worth the money half a block away. They don’t take tap to pay!
Mish B.
The burger... is. Unreal. Literally. Come here for the burger. Stay for the martinis. Leave with nothing but good memories, great service, and the best street-side ambience in Greenwich. It's a GEM.
Terrible service, ridiculously overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sad to see them close, as it was a cool ambiance and location. Had the chicken milanese and found it delicious, if not a little salty. Will check out sister restaurant Mimi in the near future.
I truly, truly love Babs. I've been coming here for a few years specifically for the oysters with the champagne mignonette - it's phenomenal. The ambiance is sophisticated and intimate, great for a small group of friends or a date. It pains me to give them four stars but I have to because of the service - I swear the waitress looked right at my friend and I waiting for a table and hid in the back. There were plenty of tables, so the bartender asked us if we'd like to sit, and then went and asked her to seat us. I felt like everything we asked for bothered her and I couldn't say thank you enough. Maybe it was an off night for her I'm not sure but from other reviews seems to be a theme. Go for the food and the bar! The location is amazing and it's nice to sit outside in warm weather.
Babs is my new favourite restaurant in NYC... and I've dined at Eleventh Maddison Park (twice).BABS has the best atmosphere, we were here on New Years Eve not expecting much as we turned up very casually only to find we were totally immersed and swept up in what felt like an intimate party of friends all having the best night of their lives.To top this, the steak (and we opted for the cheaper cut) was to date the BEST steak I've ever eaten in my life! It was divine, my partner and I still talk about it.The service was so good, everyone was so attentive, kind and overall this experience at Babs became one of the highlight of our holiday to NY.Do yourself a favour and see what all the fuss is about. I can't wait to return.Dietary restrictions: Great for accommodating Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly and attentive service. The food was good, especially the mushroom pasta, the highlight of the night. The ambience is nice too, perfect for a chat with a friend or a first date.
Nice atmosphere, cool middle of the road spot. The shredded crab was unique. Service was much better than some of the horror stories recounted previously. Wouldn't go out of my way to return.
Came to Babs for a newer friends birthday dinner of which I knew no one else. Younger me would have avoided these situations but older me has come to embrace them as this is where the growth is. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Upon arrival, I see a big group sitting outside on the beautiful open air patio and begin to panic. "Damn there's like 14 people and I only know the birthday girl who needs to make her rounds.." I think to myself. In a flash flood of anxiety, I veer off onto the corner and post up on the block out of sight. I shoot her a text and wait until she hits me back to pull up, as this will be a much better introduction than me just pulling up solo to the table awkwardly.After being posted on the block for about 10 minutes with no response, I consider leaving. Just then, she texts me back with a "where r u" and in a flash I starch my anxiety with a counter right hand on that soft sweet tissue right behind the temple and approach the table. The birthday girl, to her credit, introduced me one by one to everyone and it was smooth sailing from there. I bested anxiety today, but tomorrow is another fight. We won the battle but the war goes on.I immediately ordered an aperol spritz and it hit the spot. My only complaint was that it was in a tiny wine glass, and to me a spritz should always be in a fishbowl wine glass.There was fries ordered at the table as well, and nothing to me like an aperitivo and some fresh cut fries. Phenomenal combo.After housing the spritz, I was ready for another one. Just as I was about to order, one of the gentleman at the table convinced me to order a "Hugo" and proceeded to go into a full sales pitch on how it is going to be the new aperol spritz. I will try anything once so I pulled the trigger on it.On the first sip of the Hugo, I actually thought he was certifiably insane. But as I got deeper into it, I could see it. I dont know. Jury is still out on that one tbh.*Authors Note Below*Upon leaving, I asked who to venmo and someone told me "The Birthday Girl is taking care of it." I found this to be a tad appalling, as I feel if anything the birthday girl shouldn't be paying for anything on her birthday. NANCY NOVO AINT RAISE NO LEECH!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sorry to say but I would not recommend this restaurant. The nice part was the service, and the atmosphere was very nice. Some food was ok tasting like the arugula salad. The menu is extremely limited and the portions of the appetizers are so minuscule they are laughable. The croquettes are a bundle of flour, crispy on the outside but not soft and mellow on the inside. And the cheese plate was so small it was embarrassing. The plates were way overpriced for the food it was. Don’t go.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Came to Babs for a newer friends birthday dinner of which I knew no one else. Younger me would have avoided these situations but older me has come to embrace them as this is where the growth is. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Upon arrival, I see a big group sitting outside on the beautiful open air patio and begin to panic. "Damn there's like 14 people and I only know the birthday girl who needs to make her rounds.." I think to myself. In a flash flood of anxiety, I veer off onto the corner and post up on the block out of sight. I shoot her a text and wait until she hits me back to pull up, as this will be a much better introduction than me just pulling up solo to the table awkwardly. After being posted on the block for about 10 minutes with no response, I consider leaving. Just then, she texts me back with a "where r u" and in a flash I starch my anxiety with a counter right hand on that soft sweet tissue right behind the temple and approach the table. The birthday girl, to her credit, introduced me one by one to everyone and it was smooth sailing from there. I bested anxiety today, but tomorrow is another fight. We won the battle but the war goes on. I immediately ordered an aperol spritz and it hit the spot. My only complaint was that it was in a tiny wine glass, and to me a spritz should always be in a fishbowl wine glass. There was fries ordered at the table as well, and nothing to me like an aperitivo and some fresh cut fries. Phenomenal combo. After housing the spritz, I was ready for another one. Just as I was about to order, one of the gentleman at the table convinced me to order a "Hugo" and proceeded to go into a full sales pitch on how it is going to be the new aperol spritz. I will try anything once so I pulled the trigger on it. On the first sip of the Hugo, I actually thought he was certifiably insane. But as I got deeper into it, I could see it. I dont know. Jury is still out on that one tbh. *Authors Note Below* Upon leaving, I asked who to venmo and someone told me "The Birthday Girl is taking care of it." I found this to be a tad appalling, as I feel if anything the birthday girl shouldn't be paying for anything on her birthday. NANCY NOVO AINT RAISE NO LEECH! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__
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The burger was good, but the service not great, the servers seemed quite unbothered and avoidant. Atmosphere otherwise great.
Great experience, food delicious, prices reasonable (for NYC), very pleasant indoor/outdoor experience. Very kind and respectful waitress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waiter was nice. Food was OK. There are restaurants more worth the money half a block away. They don’t take tap to pay!
The burger... is. Unreal. Literally. Come here for the burger. Stay for the martinis. Leave with nothing but good memories, great service, and the best street-side ambience in Greenwich. It's a GEM.
They gave extra croquettes on the house!