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Name: Bar Shun
Address: 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 451-9228
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Bar Shun

4.6 (10)

$31 to $50

French

610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Bar Shun is an elegant cocktail lounge located adjacent to the Shun dining room. The intimate space evokes Art Deco glamour. with its double-height ceilings, velvet upholstered banquettes, and mirrored glass, and serves as an escape from the bustling streets of Midtown below. The bar menu features handcrafted specialty cocktails with French and Japanese influences, as well as a small selection of bites from Chef Verzeroli.
*please note, the dining room menu is not offered in Bar Shun

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French / Japanese, Japanese
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 451-9228
Website
https://shun-nyc.com/bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alain Verzeroli
Private party facilities
With a capacity of 50 guests standing, Bar Shun is a beautiful space which offers the opportunity to be privatized for cocktail receptions and networking events.

Location
610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
E 53rd and Lexington
Parking details
None
Public transit
E, M, 6
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Zen Garden Martini$19.00
Roku Gin, Nori and Cilantro infused Sake
Japanese Highball$19.00
Suntory Toki Blended Whiskey, Lemon, Qdrinks Club Soda
Bushido$19.00
Suntory Toki Blended Whiskey, mancino Sakura Vermouth, Campari
La Mademoiselle$19.00
Ford Officer's Gin, Grapefruit, Zardetto Prosecco
The Villain$17.00
Trois Rovieres Rhum Agricole, Hibiscus, Lemon, Ginger Beer
Citron Pressé$19.00
Charbay Mayer Lemon Vodka, Barrow's Ginger Liqueur, Lemon, Aegean Tonic, Shizo Leaf
Mata Hari$18.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Chai infuse Sweet Vermouth, Lemon, Rose

Mocktails

Rhubarbe Citronelle$8.00
Grey Tea, Rhubarb, Tonic
Le Pamplemousse$8.00
Green Tea, Lemon, Grapefruit

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Bird in Hand Spakling Pinot Noir Rosé, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2018$19.00
L. Aubry & Fils Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV$28.00
Moutard Champagne Grand Cuvèe Brut Rosé, Cộte des Bas, France NV$29.00

White

Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Loire, France 2017$20.00
Riesling Empire EstateDry Riesling, Finger Lake, New York 2017$16.00
Weinberghof Fritsch Wagram, Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich, Austria 2017$18.00
D. Chavy-Chouet Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc "Les Femelottes" France 2015$26.00

Rosé

Château Gassier Espirit, Côte de Provence Rosé, France 2018$19.00

Red

Cantina del Glicine "Vignesparse" Barbaresco, Italy 2014$26.00
Michael Sarrazin, Pinot Noir Mercury Le Perrier Rouge, Burgundy, France 2016$24.00
Laurent Habrard, Syrah Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France 2016$16.00
Chateau du Grand Bos, Bordeaux, France 2008$32.00

Sakes

Dassai 50$10.00
Dassai 23$19.00

Beers

Kronenbourg 1664$8.00
Von Trapp Pilsner$9.00
Greenport Harbor IPA$10.00
Ommegang Witte$10.00
Left Hand Milk Stout$12.00
Doc's Apple Cider$9.00

What 10 people are saying

Bar Shun reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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10 Reviews

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Nicole
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on November 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cool atmosphere and cocktail selection. Pretty pricey for what we got.
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AryehB VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Excellent service. Love it! My favorite spot in NYC
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OpenTable Diner
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love when I find a gem of a restaurant before the critics write it up and then can never score a reservation there ever again. This little jewel box is exactly that kind of find. Tucked away upstairs out of the hustle and bustle of NYC, is a gorgeous Art Deco rarity. The music was eclectic, the dishes silky, the staff convivial. And, they have all manner of Japanese whiskey, so yes, I will be back. And, yes, I am a fan. Bravi!
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Erica
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 7, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First of all the Shun website can be a bit confusing. I wanted to make a reservation for the restaurant but accidentally made it for Bar Shun. That’s fine because it’s my mistake, but then we just thought we’ll make it a pre-dinner drink after we were able to make a reservation for the restaurant online. The problem is the lack of communication at this place. We ordered our drinks and we waited 30 minutes for it. The waiter should have noticed that we only had water cups on our table but just refilled it a couple times and never asked whether our drinks arrived yet. We had to ask the busboy to check because the waiter wasn’t so friendly looking anyway. Then we asked the captain/host to check it. Finally the busboy brought it. We asked which one was which drink since they looked similar color. He sent our waiter, and when we asked the waiter he just quickly mumbled the name of one drink. At least tell me the name of both drinks even if we saw it on the menu, maybe we forgot after 30 plus minutes of waiting. Then he rushed off after mumbling the drink name. It’s a high end bar and not that busy so what is the hurry. Then it came time for the restaurant reservation so we thought we pay for our drinks or ask if it will be included in the restaurant bill. The waiter then finally said they will comp our drinks because of the long wait. Why didn’t they tell us or apologize for it when they served the drinks or when we asked about what the drinks were??? It was all so confusing and uncomfortable for us. We know it’s just a bar but it’s quite a high end bar, so the wait staff should act like it. I would not recommend the bar shun.
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AryehB VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, friendly staff! Love it and will be back.
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eikogre VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We tried 3 kind of Bar snack. Especially Cauliflower Panna Cotta with Caviar was so good and beautiful.
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FloraJ
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to Chef Alain Verzeroli and team! This place is just amazing!
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CarliL
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, Bar Shun is such a gorgeous hidden Gem! Having already had the good fortune of dining at Shun and Le Jardinier (Chef Verzeroli has truly outdone himself), I couldn't wait to try Bar Shun. I took my boyfriend there for his birthday and we were both totally blown away. The soaring ceilings, velvet banquettes, gold detailing and candlelight might make it the most romantic date spot ever. We tried a number of delicious cocktails and bar bites - the standouts for us were the Zen Garden Martini (Roku Gin, Nori and Cilantro infused Sake garnished with a cocktail onion and pickled ginger) and Japanese Highball (Suntory Toki Blended Whiskey, Lemon, Qdrinks Club Soda). Both were very unique and unlike anything we'd tried before. For snacks, we had toasted ham & gruyere mini bread, spring onion panna cotta with caviar and a generous cheese plate. We can't recommend this sexy hideaway enough - but get in before the secret's out!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to check out Bar Shun for a lighter bite and cocktails instead of the main dining room Shun. It was a great decision as we both loved the ambiance, the seating was spacious, the high ceilings and dramatic window treatment made the room feel so elegant and classy. We had 2 cocktails, The Villain and Mata Hari, both were extremely tasty, beautiful and well crafted. The server was professional, friendly and made good suggestions for us to try out the small bites on the menu but serve them in several courses, which was a great idea as we mingled and chatted while enjoying our food without feeling rushed. We started with the Spring Onion Panna Cotta w/ Caviar, it was divine! Then we had the most amazing thin crispy shrimp gaufrette, it was unbelievable! Must try! Smoked salmon with guac on endive was good but nothing to shout about, the codfish brandade croquette and mini ham & cheese were very well executed and great small bites to go with our drinks. We had more room to try more food, so we decided to go for their cheese platter, and we get to try some amazing spread of bread made in house, they were all excellent! When we said to each other that it was a bit cold with the AC, the server overheard us and quickly brought over a luxury box w/ pashmina selections for us to choose from, I have never had such personal touch, it made us feel so well taken care of, such a nice touch! Lastly, desserts....too beautiful to eat but we had to! They were delicate, creative, beautiful presentation and delicious! We left feeling satisfied, well pampered, spoilt, content and we will definitely be back very soon!!
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JohannaW
Texas Panhandle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely LOVED Bar Shun! It has a relaxed, upscale atmosphere without feeling overly pretentious. We ordered several items from the bar menu and really and truly, everything we had was outstanding. The Citron Presse is officially my new favorite cocktail. The service was excellent and the staff made our experience extra memorable. Can't wait to go back!
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610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
E 53rd and Lexington
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, French / Japanese, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
E, M, 6
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alain Verzeroli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://shun-nyc.com/bar/
Phone number
(212) 451-9228
Private party facilities
With a capacity of 50 guests standing, Bar Shun is a beautiful space which offers the opportunity to be privatized for cocktail receptions and networking events.

Bar Shun

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Bar Snacks

Savory

Shrimp Gaufrette Flavored with Curry$15.00

Codfish Brandade Croquette$15.00

Toasted Ham & Gruyere Mini Bread$16.00

Smoked Salmon & Guacamole on Endive$18.00

Selection of Cheese

Pleasant Ridge Reserve, Raw, Cow, Wisconsin$28.00

Arethusa Blue, Pasteurized, Cow, Connecticut$28.00

Hudson Flower, Pasteurized, Sheep, New York$28.00

Fourmage Gouda, Pasteurized, Cow, Sheep, Buffalo, Netherlands$28.00

Sweet

Chocolate Religieuse$15.00

Lemon Meringue Tart$15.00

Plant Based Ice Cream

Chocolate & Rice Milk$15.00

Pistachio & Cashew Milk$15.00

Coffee & Rice Milk$15.00

Cocktails

Zen Garden Martini$19.00

Japanese Highball$19.00

Bushido$19.00

La Mademoiselle$19.00

The Villain$17.00

Citron Pressé$19.00

Mata Hari$18.00

Mocktails

Rhubarbe Citronelle$8.00

Le Pamplemousse$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Bird in Hand Spakling Pinot Noir Rosé, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2018$19.00

L. Aubry & Fils Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV$28.00

Moutard Champagne Grand Cuvèe Brut Rosé, Cộte des Bas, France NV$29.00

White

Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Loire, France 2017$20.00

Riesling Empire EstateDry Riesling, Finger Lake, New York 2017$16.00

Weinberghof Fritsch Wagram, Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich, Austria 2017$18.00

D. Chavy-Chouet Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc "Les Femelottes" France 2015$26.00

Rosé

Château Gassier Espirit, Côte de Provence Rosé, France 2018$19.00

Red

Cantina del Glicine "Vignesparse" Barbaresco, Italy 2014$26.00

Michael Sarrazin, Pinot Noir Mercury Le Perrier Rouge, Burgundy, France 2016$24.00

Laurent Habrard, Syrah Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France 2016$16.00

Chateau du Grand Bos, Bordeaux, France 2008$32.00

Sakes

Dassai 50$10.00

Dassai 23$19.00

Beers

Kronenbourg 1664$8.00

Von Trapp Pilsner$9.00

Greenport Harbor IPA$10.00

Ommegang Witte$10.00

Left Hand Milk Stout$12.00

Doc's Apple Cider$9.00

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