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Handsome American restaurant by designer Ralph Lauren, serving classic dishes, bar bites & drinks.
What to order: Ralph’s Corned Beef Sandwich · The Polo Bar BurgerFrom Google Maps reviews.
This is part of the Ralph Lauren brand, and they are busy - very hard to get reservations, and they check at the door. Required reservations to get in, and they don't let you in otherwise. Upstairs as you wait for a table, you can get warmed nuts, deep fried olives, and chips that are quite good at the bar. Downstairs dining is limited to a strict time. Seating and area decorated with lots of wood and horse paintings and drawings. Reuben appetizer was good, as was the dover sole with lemon but
Ralph Lauren built The Polo Bar underneath his flagship store on East 55th Street and it is exactly what you would expect from the man who turned American style into a global brand. Dark wood leather banquettes equestrian art and a menu that reads like the greatest hits of American comfort food elevated to a level that justifies the price tag. The burger is one of the best in New York full stop. The crab cake is lump meat minimal filler perfectly seared. The wedge salad is classic and generous.
Most classy restaurant I’ve ever visited. From the warm welcome to the professionnalism of the waiters, we felt very peaceful ! The jazz music in the background is cherry on top ! The place is magnificent, cozy and feels like 30’s New York ! Beautiful. I must admit that I was excepting higher quality dishes/entrées and more subtile in the taste. I was a little disappointed on that. The dessert was perfect !!! If I could, I would definitely come back, it was phénoménal over all. Merci encore de
From the Jun 25, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.