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    The Crooked Knife

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    Closed11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
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    540 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10016

    30th St & 29th St

    Kips Bay, Midtown East

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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      Josh W.
      Manhattan, New York, NY
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      Nov 3, 2023

      Great local spot! Lots of bar and table seating. Great relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff and fast service. The burger and the seafood pasta are the standouts of the menu. Great value for the price! They also have lots of beers on tap.

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      Jairo T.
      New York, NY
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      Dec 1, 2022

      Dropped in for lunch on a Friday. We reserved a table for a large group, the table was set and ready when we got there. Has a nicer interior than I expected- sort of an old school feel.

      We ordered an assortment of different main dishes. I opted for the burger. It wasn't bad, but similar to a burger you can get at most bars. My friend ordered a chicken parm that was undercooked and another friend didnt receive their meal until right before we left which was unfortunate.

      The service was good but I think they were a bit overwhelmed with the amount of orders that went in at the same time.

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      Ginette P.
      New York, NY
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      Mar 13, 2023

      In the area for an appointed, we came here after since we wanted something to eat.
      Drinks , water & coke not bad.
      On the food I had a Avocado chicken sandwich , sandwich was very good nice taste comes with fries they were nice & fresh, decent fries.
      Hubby had a Steak sandwich also w fries, good sandwich as well.
      Small place, comfy seating we had a good lunch.

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      Susan D.
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      Dec 10, 2022

      We hit this place up on a Thursday evening, light crowd. Loud music, typical for a bar... but hard to talk or hear in there.
      We were ordering dinner and beer after our long flight into the city. There fish & chips sounded like a winner, and I was not disappointed. Killer crispy skins on fries. Perfect! Fish super crispy outside, flaky and moist on this inside... done just right. Couldn't finish it all, it's a hearty plate of food. My husband's burger also looked quite substantial and since there was nothing left I'd presume it was just as delicious. Close to my cousin's so that also made it a no brainer for us to walker over too. Definitely if you're in the vicinity it's worth a spot in and check. Nice/friendly server too.

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      Raphael P.
      New York, NY
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      Dec 7, 2022

      Great location that opened relatively recently. Went for brunch and the food was good and the vibes were solid. Prices were fair. Place seems to be crowded frequently so looks like they're doing a great job at a location that has a lot of opportunity. 3.5 round up to 4

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      Albert K.
      New York, NY
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      Jan 29, 2023

      Really kind staff - fun, social, and extremely accommodating. Excellent bar and beer selection.

      Breakfast was good. I thought that the bacon was a bit thin/dry (would have loved to see them thick and juicier) and that the toast was just one slice of toast. Would have been great to have 2 slices, some butter (didn't include butter), and an option of white or wheat. Sausages were a bit spicy and crunchy, and the eggs were cooked well.

      Their cocktails are delicious, so definitely worth coming here for the bar/drinks/beer selection.

      With slight tweaks to the breakfast, this would be an excellent brunch spot. Will come again.

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      Flora H.
      New York, NY
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      Jan 17, 2023

      We grabbed a quick drink here before a movie at the AMC Theater next door. I was immediately (and happily) taken aback by the fact that a cocktail is only $11, but there was a premium charge for Maker's in the old fashioned so it ended up being closer to $16 (the bartender asked if I wanted it with Maker's, not mentioning the surcharge). I wonder what kind of bourbon they would have used in the base cocktail since Maker's isn't exactly top shelf. I would have been fine with the price except that it didn't really taste like an old fashioned at all (read: was not very good). But service was quick and friendly.

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      Sulema E.
      Manhattan, NY
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      Nov 25, 2023

      Fantastic Irish pub. On Thanksgiving, our meal there was exceptionally good. They got everything right. The traditional turkey dinner was so good as was the salmon, for the non turkey eaters, Very good pumpkin pie--Excellent value on bottle of wine.
      Loved being there.

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      Eric P.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Feb 4, 2024

      It's a fun place. Loud music & lively patrons. Good experiences at other locations, but the dishes at 2nd Avenue place were below par. Red Hot omelette came with no jalapeños. CK breakfast with overcooked eggs & dry sausage. They serve something they call a mimosa, but not really. French toast was great. Excellent service overall.

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      Noel K.
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      Beer on draft is usually flat. Nice staff. Foods ok. Mixed drinks might be good. Don't know

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