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Banc Cafe

4.6
4.6
326 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
A neighborhood bar restaurant occupying the space of a 1920’s bank. The décor is inspired by nineteenth century Parisian establishments. Terra Cotta textured walls, dimly lit chandelier’s, copper table tops & curved banquette seating create a very unique and intimate setting.
Executive Chef, John J. Loughran formerly of River Café in Brooklyn has created a menu that changes seasonally; using the best of locally sourced ingredients. Chef John’s philosophy, buy local and be creative. This is evident in every dish you taste at Banc Café.
Our cocktails are created using fresh fruit & natural ingredients.
We feel that tasty food & flavorful drinks provided with honest friendly service is a great way to win someone over. We hope that someone is you.
Enjoy!

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Late Night Daily 11:00 pm–4:00 am

  • Phone number

    (212) 252-0146

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    John J. Loughran

  • Private party contact

    Jesse, Tom, or Ronan: (212) 252-0146

  • Neighborhood

    Murray Hill

  • Cross street

    30th Street

  • Parking details

    Metered parking till 7pm on Side streets<br />Metered parking till 10pm on 3rd Ave<br />Parking lots located on 30th St btw 2nd & 3rd Ave<br />also on 31st St btw 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave

  • Public transit

    No. 6 Train at Park Ave and 28th Street or 33rd Street.

  • Entertainment

    DJ spins Thurs, Fri & Sat nightsLive Music Sundays 10pm-1am

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. MelT

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My son and I are here. We ordered a few things and everything was great. Empanadas and fries were awesome! Peter Gabe great service and recommend things. We also have the chocolate cake. Worth the trip!
  2. FashionFriend

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Banc is my neighborhood go to for a fun casual meal. The vibe is always hopping And the band keeps the place jumping every Thursday.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Atmosphere and drinks were great, food was nothing to run home about, but it was good and I liked the variety.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Very disappointed in the service my friends and I received. We paid the bill and we not finished our drinks and were asked the leave because of another table was coming but there were plenty of tables around us. It would’ve been nice to let us finish our drinks and be more polite about another table coming.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Love the food . No fresh juices which a minus for me. Alcohol can be better
  6. LisaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time! Great service and delicious food in a beautiful setting!
  7. DonnaV

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I visited for an early lunch and decided to order a few appetizers from the "bar menu." I must say the were DELICIOUS!! We ordered the Quinoa Onion Rings, Empanadas, and the Dumplings. Each were excellent and the dip served with each was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this place.
  8. ChelseaFoodie

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    The food and service are very good. Unfortunately, the noise level was too loud for our liking. We understand it was a Saturday night, but will not be visiting this restaurant again.
  9. ChrisM

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Nice pub type food in a comfortable environment. Good selection of beers with a nice back bar area called the Vault Bar
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Banc. It is my favorite local place. Can always drop in and have a great experience. The staff is so lovely. The place makes you feel like you’re in the neighborhood while also have a city vibe.
  11. RebeccaT

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My only complaint is that we booked a table for New Year’s Eve for the whole night and at 10:30 we were given the bill and asked to leave to free up the table.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good atmosphere pleasant staff great food will be back 😆
  13. LynnG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jessie the Manager is always accommodating, staff friendly and helpful and food consistently yummy. Thank you
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    245 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    245 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was good. I would return, but after I try a bunch of other restaurants in the area. I was disappointed that the waitress didn’t follow etiquette and have us taste the bottle of wine we purchased before she poured the glasses.
  15. TrudyS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food, charming restaurant - my favorite in the city
  16. Wrywriter

    New England

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fun, friendly spot to meet friends. Ours was a weekend brunch visit with a group of six. The service was prompt and courteous. The food was good, if unremarkable. The menu is a bit limited at brunch (could use roast chicken, steak frites, and/or veggie pasta-type options). The Bloody Mary was terrific--even the non-spicy version had plenty of kick. If you are concerned more with socializing than a haute cuisine experience, this is a fine neighborhood spot.
  17. PhyllisH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always bring my friends here and love coming alone as well. It's great!!
  18. Gail

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had brunch. Food consistently good as was service. Always an enjoyable experience! Highly recommend Banc Cafe!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place consistently has everything breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails. They always deliver high quality food. My go to place.
  20. JudithA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, my favorite place.go there almost weekly! Staff fabulous ...managers friendly and warm. Food consistantly good and prepared artistically..Best of all price is very fair I highly recommend the Banc!! JA
  21. JasonY

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What a wonderful find after moving to Murray Hill a few months ago! Very comfortable atmosphere and easy to talk (not crazy loud). The brunch crowd isn't getting wild drunk (at least when we were there Sunday!), the goat cheese appetizer was delicious, as were the biscuits and gravy (although note this isn't a traditional dish - not much gravy, and topped with eggs). I'm currently in a mobile scooter so accessibility is a major factor in choosing restaurants, and there were two flat/ramped entrances, and a row of tables that had ample space between them.
  22. restaurantreviewer

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant experience. Went for brunch. The food and service were excellent.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could give 10 stars, I would. I made an odd request with the reservation to have a specific Seinfield star’s picture taped to the menu and low and behold, after we devoured dinner, there he was on the desert menu. Also recommend the chocolate gluten free desert!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Tries to have hipster entrees like avocado toast but doesn’t offer healthier bread or almond milk. Food was OK. Wouldn’t go back.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Love the live band and late happy hour!
  26. MariaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the ambiance, the staff is very friendly and food is amazing . Will be back ❤️
  27. nassaufoodie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We went for a birthday celebration - probably not the right venue. perfect for an after-work informal get-together.
  28. TerriTLC

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Management was a bit rude and dismissive. Food was good, very average, you can get better brunch in NYC close by to this location. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a pleasant experience here.
  29. Jackie

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love,y meal, good service, not rushed
  30. DeePee

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Been here many, many times for a reason. A neighborhood place that doesn’t disappoint.
  31. CindySue

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful outside eating area in case you have a pup with you. Food is delicious.
  32. ShaidaH

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The restaurant was cute. My salad was fine. My daughters hamburger had raw meat (paste consistency) - the waiter was nowhere to be found at any particular time so I finally got up and walked into the kitchen with it after 10 minutes of waiting for him (and we didn’t see anyone to help us before we reached the kitchen door- weird to have had to be that). Anyway, I was done before she got back the burger. It was perfect but there was no apology and the whole ordeal held us up 45 minutes. No offer to adjust the bill for the inconvenience either. We had to make a plane so we paid it and didn’t question it. It would have been nice of them to have apologized or even offered a dessert for the issue.
  33. Criticaldiner

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2019

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Over cooked chicken, quesadilla seemed to be fried and oily. Would not return.
  34. JonLawrence

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Banc was outstanding. Unique decor and beautifully furnished. We were a large group (6) and the space there is intimate - luckily we went early in the evening so we had plenty of room. When I come back it will certainly be with a smaller group. Looking forward to coming back for more!
  35. AustinL

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2019

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    I had a very disappointing experience at Banc Cafe. We recently moved to Kips Bay, so opted for Banc Cafe over several of the New York City classics due to proximity. The good: -good atmosphere, nice outdoor seating -good drinks (Banc wheat beer) & Marg (although very small) The bad: Our plan was to order the 4-item appetizer tray ($40) and get some mains. We order the tuna/avocado tartare, chicken fingers, dumplings and brussel sprouts to start. -Tuna/avocado: the best of the 4, although half the portion of the regular from the menu (4 bites) -Chicken fingers: 2 very dry pieces of chicken = to fast food -Dumplings: 3 very small dumplings, very likely that they were frozen -Brussel sprouts: good, but half the size of normal and sprouts were untrimmed We decided not to order mains after the very disappointing starters. For someone who knows the food scene in NYC and planned this meal weeks in advance, I was angry at myself and Banc Cafe for the very poor birthday meal.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Very nice place!
  37. PrivateCitizen

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Hadn't been to Banc Cafe since the late 1990s and was very surprised to see it still around almost 22 years later! Stick with the small plates items and avoid the no-alcohol Banc Ale.
  38. Mafer

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had an amazing brunch celebrating my sisters birthday.
  39. CityLinda

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Banc! Great food, service and atmosphere! Will definitely be back.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Food was OK. Server was awful. Didn't smile and acted as if we were bothering him whenever we interacted with him.

FAQs

Banc Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 252-0146.

Banc Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    30th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Murray Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Late Night Daily 11:00 pm–4:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Metered parking till 7pm on Side streets<br />Metered parking till 10pm on 3rd Ave<br />Parking lots located on 30th St btw 2nd & 3rd Ave<br />also on 31st St btw 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave

  • Public transit

    No. 6 Train at Park Ave and 28th Street or 33rd Street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John J. Loughran

  • Entertainment

    DJ spins Thurs, Fri & Sat nightsLive Music Sundays 10pm-1am

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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