Trading Post

Everything about this place is amazing! The food, the service, the decor, the ambiance...what's there not to love? This place is truly a gem!

We just went there for a snack in the evening, and the fries were good. However, as it was pouring rain outside, we asked whether they could call us a taxi. They initally don't wanted to, then they tried, but in the end they resigned and said they don't have a phone number. Why is it so hard to call a cab by phone in NYC? Seemed kinda odd for me as a foreigner. We then has to walk a few blocks in the rain with the wrong clothes.

Friendly staff, good beer and great atmosphere

The only thing exceptional here is the prices... Four of us went for lunch. The waitress got 2 of our drink orders wrong. She got one right on the second try, but the last one - well, she never got her drink. For an appetizer, we had Lobster Mac and Cheese. It was excellent M&C, but there were only 2 little pieces of lobster in it and for $16, there needs to be more. For my meal, I had a tuna blt sandwich. The tuna was massively overcooked - so dry it was inedible - and it was served on a roll that seemed to have purchased from the clearance bin at a local grocery store. Tasteless and crumbly. I actually wanted dessert, but figured they would be a waste of time, so we just paid the bill and left. We would never go back. Honestly, fast food was better.

This place is a pleasant surprise! I thought it would be boring standard fare because of the location, but it's a really great space. There is a basement, with exposed stone, and a great bartender down there mixing delicious drinks. Good small plates as well. I've also had a proper dinner on the main floor that was very good (seafood and tasty lamb). The wine is great, good whiskey cocktails, and fun staff.

There's even a private little dining cart facing the west side of the main bar that you can slide shut so you can have an intimate conversation and great date here.

4 stars for atmosphere and service, 3 stars for food