State Grill and Bar

Went for Restaurant week lunch. Food was awesome. I especially loved the desert. Staff was friendly and service was excellent.

I purchased an Empire State Building tour and dinner combined. I did not know what to expect and was very pleased. The staff was very friendly and our server was amazing. The food was beyond my expectations. We received baked oysters complimentary from the chef. My salmon was cooked to perfection and very tasty. My daughter had the pork chop which was equally delicious. Our bottle of wine was a bit expensive, but very good. It was my daughter’s birthday, so our server brought us cookies and ice cream. We brought our leftover food back to our hotel and was very surprised to receive muffins with a note saying «enjoy our muffins with your morning coffee.» What a great experience.

Went here to meet friends for a restaurant week dinner. The service was lovely, so I feel bad to give it not such a great rating, but I wasn’t that impressed with the food. The meal started with an amuse-​bouche of pepperonata and caramelized onion which was surprisingly lacking in taste. My meal was then a crab cake for an app, the homemade cavatelli w/​Bolognese and ended with a pineapple upside down cake. The crab cake was good, though small and came with some dressed watercress. The cavatelli was good too, but I have had (and made) better pasta. The dessert was altogether forgettable… cold cake and tough pineapple. I don’t know if my sister’s short ribs were any better, or my friends swordfish. They looked good, but I don’t particularly need to go back. Sorry to the attentive staff.

Great restaurant with subtle class that captures the style and era of the Empire State Building. No overbearing theming or ridiculous pretense, this is a restaurant that focuses on service and good food. One of the best steak frites that I’ve had and nice selection of wine (including some from New York state). Only negative was that our service team kept changing so I wasn’t sure who our server was… but everyone was polite and prompt. Would return again (especially for the steak).

Join this bar & restaurant at my last day. Very cute and warm atmosphere, smooth chilly music, very friendly waitresses. Diner was awesome and delicious. Choosen oysters for apetizer, t-​bone steak as main and «NY cherry cheese” — cake as finish. Very smart and NY unusual like: Open wine bottle at the desk, smell cork and taste first before… incredible… all things are cooked fresh and organic.

Excellent atmosphere… I like my bubble and need a break from jam-​packed sidewalks… rare to have sufficient spacing in between tables in NYC, but this place has it! Was seated in a super comfortable booth. It was fairly quiet (9:00 Monday may have something to do with that.
Food was great… ordered Ribeye, succotash, tater tots (bacon & jalapeño with aioli) crab cake was a bit overdone, but it tasted great… the taste made up for it.
Price wise it’s about what you’d expect in the city for the quality of food and ambiance is a bonus.

One of the best restaurants I’ve had the pleasure of eating at. The food is outstanding along with the service which is where it should be. Attentive and knowledgable with their menu and drink menu. The Brooklyn Mule cocktail reminded me somewhat of a margarita but, vodka and a twist of a fresh sprig of thyme made this drink really refreshing.
The Lobster Mac and Cheese appetizer was amazing. A perfect bite just before our medium well sirloin steak. Although my wife’s steak was not exactly to her liking, we were compensated with a FREE dessert which was delicious. Baked on premise, the cannoli and cake with ice cream was a pleasant ending to our meal.
Great ambience, seating arrangements are good too. Perfect for a large group or dinner for two the State Grill N Bar hits a nice note.
My Only gripe would be is to improve on the tequila menu.
Don Julio, Partida, Casaamigos just to name a few would do better than what they have already.

Thank you State Bar and Grill for a fun time at the bar before dinner and truly amazing dining experience with overall friendly hospitality! Dr. J

We decided that we were just going to take a walk and find a new place and ended at this trendy restaurant.
When we walked in I had asked if a table for three was available.
Response: do you have a reservation?
Acceptable question, I said no we do not. Looking at the dining room where 20% was taken I assumed it would not be a problem.
Follow up question: did you buy tickets from upstairs? Huh? What do you mean? Answer: No
Since the hostess didn’t explain any further I assumed they have a partnership with the Empire State Building.
She proceeded to grab three menus and seat my co worker and I.
We started off with crab cakes (very salty) Tater tots (awesome!) and I forget our third app. All in all it was ok. Though the tots were insanely good.
I had the braised ribs for dinner and it was fantastic my partner had the steak typical nothing to write home about and my co worker had the salmon.
A good chill place to go but would entertain another option rather than returning.

The best thing about State Grill and Bar, besides the awesome food and service, is the wonderful space between tables. In so many New York restaurants, tables are spaced so close together that I have to pretend I do not hear the people sitting at the next table, and they pretend they do not hear me. This is a ridiculous way to dine.
At State Grill and Bar privacy is possible. And, they even have comfortable booths!!! The extraordinary food and service make for a very enjoyable lunch or dinner. I will return.

Love love love. I didn’t know what to expect since I thought it would have been a very touristy restaurant, but it was awesome all around. The food was spectacular (steaks for both my husband and I) and the service was flawless.

Absolutely superb. Touristy part of town right beneath the Empire State Building. Yet this place is a touch of class.
Food was excellent. Can vouch for the octopus and crudo starters, pumpkin gnocchi, and NY strip and short rib mains. All real tasty. And very affordable given the pedigree of the dining experience. Total came to $ 127 for all of the food above (shared between 3 of us).
The dining experience feels like a top echelon 5 star one with the complimentary amuse bouche to kick things off and the complimentary pastry to take away. Plus very diligent and friendly service and a nice quiet dining room (despite the chaos that is going on on the streets outside). The choices of bread and the delicious salted butter were also great two. If I had to give one small piece of constructive advice, I’d suggest warming the rolls a touch. But that’s really knit picking.
Overall, I’d highly recommend State Bar & Grill for a superb meal (didn’t even try their drinks this time) at very fair prices

This one was perfect and the price was not 3 $, more like 2 $ for the area.
My wife, son and I had just finished the empire state journey to the 102 floor and my feet were done, screaming to take a break. I opened Unilocal and the highest rated was what I chose for us. Not disappointed.
We are more particular than I believe most. We ordered the tots, crab cakes and the streak frites, with extra 3 plates. We built our own. There is «nothing» left. Everything was perfect and we will be coming back when we are in town next.

This place is amazing… the food is delicious and they make a great Vodka Martini. Unfortunately, they are a little pricey, but worth it!
I normally eat here when someone else is picking up the tab… But, I do go there for the Martini’s! Yum!
I recommend the Steak… You don’t have to put anything on it… you don’t have to do anything but eat it! The fries are good too… they lace them with a good amount of salt… EXCEPT…they also add rosemary, which I fuckin’ HATE! But there’s enough salt to hide the stinkin’ rosemary taste.
It sucks that the Empire State Building has that God Awful façade around the building. I’m sure this place would do so much better if people on the street had a better view. It’s always empty in there when I go…

I went to State to meet some college friends and talk about our start-​up.
We were all happy that it ended up being restaurant week as we got a little bit more than expected.
I got in early and ordered a cocktail at the bar. The bar tender Daniel prepared a concoction for me that, he, himself had placed on the menu. As a new york native, it was a charactature of the Manhattan; with rye, a touch of apple brandy, garnished with a Quince and its syrup.
I would have had the creator refill my cup if I wasn’t meeting for business.
I sat next to an architect at the bar, and as a practicioner myself, we shared the experience of being able to watch the chef and line cooks orchestrate behind the bar separated by noise canceling glass.
Dinner and service offered much more than I expected; being in the same building as Heartland Brewery anyways.
Hostess took our coats, server explained the meal intimately, and the food was creative new american.
Combined, my collegues and I ordered risotto with quail egg, roast duck salad, beef rib, and sautéed octopus. Finished with chocolate cake and then flan with green tea ice cream. Luckily we shared.
All dishes were served timely, cooked proportionally, and had an over all nice disposition.
I will return with a date, friends, or for business.

Came in here today for a business lunch.
Service: AWESOME. They really know what they are doing here, everyone from the hostess, to the manager, to the waiter, to the water boy was spot on. This was one of the best services I have had in a long time. Only thing I would change, is I would make the food come out a bit faster (especially at lunch). Other than that perfect.
We both had the Business Express lunch. The menu is very clean, great design, great options.
I had the Seafood Soup + Branzino. The soup was nice and light, good flavor. Needed a bit of spice, but after I spiked it with hot sauce it was good. The Fish was perfectly cooked and came on top a nice bed of veggies. It felt light and fresh and was delicious.
My friend had the Soup as well and the Chicken Chop, Chop. It was a nice chopped salad, but nothing to write home about.
Lastly we were treated with a nice little bite size cookie and cake like thing. Both were very good.
Perfect experience. Great for a business lunch, or a quiet lunch. They take reservations, which I would recommend because they tend to get a little busy.

Went here for dinner with my boyfriend while we were in NYC, everyone was very friendly as soon as we walked into the restaraunt. The staff provided EXCELLENT service, our waiter was great and always made sure we were taken care of. The chef gave us delicious snacks prior to dinner and our meals were amazing. My boyfriend had the New York strip– which was on special and raved about it, I had the linguine with broccoli rabe, charred trevison and oyster mushrooms and it was very delicious and not to heavy. Definitely recommend this restaraunt! Amazing dining experience and delicious food!

Stately dining. From the atmosphere, to the music, service and (of course), the food — State is authentic NY fine dining, at reasonable prices.
We enjoyed A Hearty Salad, Jalapeño Bacon Tater Tots and a Branzino for the entrée. Topped it off with French press coffee and a NY Cheesecake on a carrot cake crust.
Michael, our waiter, was attentive, friendly and very professional. The chef spoiled us with a few complementary items — beat/​soft cheese taster, lobster risotto, and an assortment of delicious cookies.
Everything was exceptional. HIGHLY recommend stopping here before of after a trip to the top of the Empire State Bldg. Very happy at the moment! :)

I really loved this restaurant. The staff from the bartenders to the wait staff were so warm and accommodating. The hostess, Christina, could not have been nicer. The room is spacious, nicely lit and I loved the huge Art Deco style painting.
Now the food, it was one of the best meals I have had. The serving sizes were perfect and the prices were reasonable for a nice night out. I had the strip steak which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It came with deliciously addictive fries. My friend had the chicken and it was amazing. I am not a big chicken fan and I loved it. We shared a broccolli rabe which was also great. For dessert we have the chocolate cake and it was amazing.
Downstairs they have these lovely party rooms. It would be a great place for an elegant dinner party.
I hope they do well. So far they are off to a great start.

Food is as good as the service and the atmosphere. On weekends it is quieter because the main draw is the weekday crowd at the Empire State Building.
Worthy of special mention: the seafood chowder. Entrees are the basic meats grilled with interesting sides and there was a seafood special. There also appear to be numerous vegetarian options. The appetizers and salads were unique and varied. Local ingredients are featured.
The bar back is a glass wall so you can watch the chef in action. There are beautiful private dinning rooms downstairs. You will not be disappointed.