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Name: The Bar Room at The Gander
Address: 15 West 18th, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 229-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

The Bar Room at The Gander

4.3 (13)

$30 and under

American

15 West 18th, New York, NY 10011

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

The Bar Room at The Gander offers an all-day, bistro-style menu from acclaimed chef Jesse Schenker. The menu features several sections including Bread & Snacks, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetables, Pastas, Fish and Meat, as well as nightly rotating Large Format Feasts served family-style for the entire table. Additionally, a selection of seasonal specialty cocktails, beer, and an extensive wine list is available.

The Bar Room offers diners a warm and upbeat space featuring a 15-seat, marble-topped bar, cocktail tables and banquettes to enjoy both drinks and Schenker's seasonally-driven menu. Walk-ins are welcome, with reservations preferred. We also can accommodate large as well as semi-private parties.

The restaurant also includes the Dining Room at The Gander which features a seasonal fine dining menu with an approachable sensibility. Nightly chefs tasting menus are perfectly paired with fine wines are served in a comfortable and spacious setting.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
All day dining Monday-Friday 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 229-9500
Website
http://www.thegandernyc.com/bar-room-1
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesse Schenker
Private party facilities
The Gander’s dedicated Private Dining Room seats up to 120 guests (150 for a cocktail reception) with flexible seating from rounds to classroom to seminar. The room includes an expansive, private bar, a large flat screen television with full A/V capabilities, private restrooms and a dedicated kitchen. The room is also handicap accessible. The Gander is available for a buyout for exclusive use of the restaurant for seated parties of up to 300 (400 for a standing cocktail reception).

Location
15 West 18th, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Parking details
Impark is a public lot located on 18th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Public transit
The L, Q, N, R, 4, 5, and 6 trains are all located in Union Square. The closest entrance to The Bar Room at The Gander is at 16th Street and Union Square West.The F and M trains are located on the corner of 15th Street and 6th Avenue.The 1 Train is located at 18th Street and 7th Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dark and Stormy (Frozen)$16.00
Dark Rum, Ginger, Lime
Itza Spritza$14.00
Pisco, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon, Boker's Bitters, Sparkling Wine
Glasgow Punch$16.00
Great King St. Artist Blend Scotch, Clarified Milk, Orangerie, Lemon (On Tap)
Velvet Smoking Jacket$16.00
Agave de Cortes Mezcal, Laphroaig, Agave, Orange Bitters
Rhubarb and Rose$16.00
Greenhook Gin, Cucumber, Lime, Rhubarb Bitters, Rose Water
Spiced Apple Cider (Frozen)$16.00
Monkey Shoulder Whisky, Orange, Clove
Rumination$15.00
El Dorado 8 yr, Pineapple, Lime, Ginger, Angostura Bitters
Leonov's Revenge$15.00
Manhattan Moonshine, NY Malmsey, Allspice Dram, Cream, Peychaud Bitters
The Golden Boy$16.00
Rye, Lillet, Lemon, Orange Bitters
The Frisky Mage$16.00
Milagro Silver Tequila, Doc's Absinthe, Citrus, Egg White, Salt

Bites

Marinated Olives$7.00
Caviar*$40.00
creme fraiche, brioche
Beef Tartar*$17.00
quail yolk, crackers
Cucumbers^$9.00
vinegar, herbs, black pepper
Mushrooms^$12.00
roasted garlic, thyme, butter
Buffalo Sweetbreads$12.00
blue cheese, celery
French Fries^$10.00
beef aioli
Parker House Rolls^$5.00
butter, sea salt
Sourdough Rye Loaf^$6.00
caraway butter

Snacks

Charred Cauliflower^$10.00
capers, anchovy
Raw Tuna*$21.00
serrano ham, capers, lemon
Salt Cod Fritters$15.00
lamb ragu, curry aioli
Bone Marrow Toast$9.00
trout roe
Brisket Tots$13.00
apple, potato, mustard
Assorted Charcuterie Plate$24.00
Tete de Cochon$12.00
pistachio, fig
Serrano Ham$13.00
pickles
Soppressata$12.00
mustard
Assorted Murray's Cheese Plate^$20.00
Jasper Hill Moses Sleeper$8.00
Cow, Vermont
Guntensberg$8.00
Raw Cow, Switzerland
Gouda$8.00
Aged-Goat, Holland
Gratin Blue$8.00
Cow, Italy

Small Plates

Soup of the Day^$14.00
Arugula^$15.00
lemon, ricotta salata, hazelnuts
"Fork & Knife" Caesar$16.00
lemon, parm
Chopped Salad^$16.00
green goddess, seeds
Calamari Salad^$17.00
grapes, cashews, ranch
Beef Carpaccio*$18.00
burrata, tomato, porcini, basil
Warm Lentils^$18.00
poached egg, mushrooms, parm
Tubetti$23.00
bisque, guanciale, fennel
Bucatini* ^$25.00
garlic, olive oil, chili, uni, bottarga
Baby Octopus$18.00
seasonal vegetables, salsa verde
Market Fish of the Day
- MP
Fish "Pot "$27.00
chili, seasonal vegetables, crostini
Roasted Scallops$33.00
mushrooms, beurre blanc
Branzino$31.00
salsa verde, lemon
Foie Gras$27.00
carrot, balsamic, smoked walnut
Duck Breast$32.00
pickled onions, seasonal vegetables
Pork Belly$27.00
turnips, sherry caramel
Open-Faced Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$20.00
available until 5:00pm
Steak Frites$38.00
beef aioli, caramelized onion, jus

Sweets

Recette's S'mores 2.0$12.00
Affogato$12.00
vanilla bean cake, espresso
Pear Crumble$12.00
caramel, granola
Seasonal Sorbets and Ice Cream$7.00
choice of 3

Beer

Draft

Allagash White, Portland, ME$11.00
Ommegang Nirvana IPA, Cooperstown, NY$11.00
Bells Lager of the Lakes, Kalamazoo, MI$10.00

Bottle

Butternuts, "Pork Slap" Pale Ale Garrattsville, NY
- Can$6.00
Southern Tier, "IPA" Lakewood, NY$8.00
Ommegang, "Rare Vos", Amber Ale Cooperstown, NY$10.00
Two Brothers Brewing, "Cane & Ebel, " Warrenville, IL$8.00
Boulevard, "Tank 7", Farmhouse Ale, Kansas City, MS$12.00
Harviestoun "Old Engine Oil", English Porter, Scotland$14.00
Dr. Fritz Briem, "1809", Berliner Weisse, Freising, Germany$16.00
Uerige, "Sticke", Düsseldorf, Germany$14.00
Brasserie d'Achouffe, "La Chouffe, " Achouffe, Belgium$10.00
Einbecker, "Non-Alcoholic, " Einbecker, Germany$8.00
Downeast Cider, Boston, MA
- Can$8.00
Greenport Harbor, "Black Duck" Porter, Peconic NY$9.00
Great Divide, "Yeti" Imperial Stout, Denver Colorado$15.00

Beer Geek Sandbox

A collection of dorky brew, not for the faint of heart

Jolly Pumpkin, "La Roja", Dexter, Michigan
- 750mL$39.00
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers, "Arabier", Esen, Belgium$24.00
Picobrouwerij Alvinne, "The Oak Melchior, 'Pur San'", Belgium$33.00
Picobrouwerij Alvinne, "Wild West", Zwevegem, Belgium$28.00
Brasserie des Franches Montagnes (BFM), Jura, Switzerland$65.00
Birrificio Montegiorgio, "Fumigant" Still, Piedmont, Italy$32.00
Hanssens Artisanal, "Oudbeitje", Dworp, Belgium$27.00
Harviestoun, "Ola Dubh 21 Year Special Reserve", Alva, Scotland$35.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Brut Rosé, Filipa Pato "3B" 2015 Beiras, Portugal$15.00
Contratto, Metodo Classico Brut Millesimato 2010 Piedmont, Italy$17.00
Pierre Gimonnet, Blanc De Blancs Premier Cru NV Champagne, France$26.00

Cider

Poire Domfront, Domaine Pacory NV Normandy, France$14.00

White

Sancerre, Noël et Jean-Luc Raimbault 2015 Loire Valley, France$16.00
Riesling, Von Winning, "Winnings" 2014 Pfalz, Germany$14.00
Müller Thurgau, Kettmeir 2014 Alto Adige, Italy$15.00
Saint-Véran, Barraud 2013 Burgundy, France$17.00

Rose

Sangiovese, La Spinetta, "Il Rosé di Casanova" 2015 Tuscany, Italy$15.00

Red

Arbois Rouge, Domaine Rolet, "Tradition" 2009 Jura, France$15.00
Bourgogne Rouge, David Duband 2014 Burgundy, France$18.00
Crozes-Hermitage, "Equinoxe", Equis, M. Graillot 2014 Rhône, France$15.00
Rioja Reserva, "Vina Alberdi", La Rioja Alta 2010 Rioja, Spain$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Six Hats, 2014 Western Cape, South Africa$16.00

Somms & Sliders

available 10/21-11/4 until 5:00pm

Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$39.00
cheddar, bread & butter pickles paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, Hendry "HRW," Oak Knoll 2013

What 13 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.0Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

13 Reviews

m
marbuc
New York City57 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 14, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Although the food is great, the wine list is so obnoxiously expensive with more bottles being priced over $100 instead of under $100, and the service was just OK so can't recommend and would never go back
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Disappointed
New York City63 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was a big Jesse Shenker fan. My husband and I both loved the food at Recette, where we dined on a number of occasions. The menu was creative, the presentation outstanding and the food delicious. I was disappointed when Recette closed, but had high hopes for The Gander. I had dinner there a number of months ago, and basically enjoyed it, without being wowed. Last Saturday night my husband and I dined there with a friend. We sat in the Bar Room. We ordered an array of dishes to share among the three of us. The charred cauliflower was delicious, but the anchovies that were to top the dish (which we mercifully asked to be served on the side) were awful (and we are anchovy lovers). They were oddly fishy and did nothing to complement the cauliflower. We ordered the salt cod fritters, which we ordered almost every time we ate at Recette, where they were always presented in a small cast iron pot. They were served in a bowl (ok) and just weren't as good as they have been in the past (I had ordered them the last time I ate at The Gander.). Something seemed different about the lamb ragout and it was really disappointing. It wasn't as flavorful as usual. The beef tartar was tasteless- a tremendous disappointment. It seemed to be a jar of chopped meat, with no visible quail egg and no other added seasoning at all, as traditional beef tartar generally has. The "fork and knife" Caesar was also disappointing - kind of flavorless. The bucatini, which I expected to love was not very good - the bottarga, which usually adds a slightly salty taste to pasta was fishy tasting rather than salty. The Bronzino was not bad, but again was a rather bland preparation. Our reservation was for 9:30 on a Saturday night. The Bar Room was almost empty and the dining room was only partly filled. Maybe The Gander does better on weekday nights, with an afterwork crowd. If not, it doesn't look as if it will survive much longer. Jesse needs to be true to his talents. He can do much better than this!
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Andrew
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Salad was extremely salty this time - never happened before.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The have a great Happy Hour program! Always have a good time when I go there and the staff is very friendly too!
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Julied
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 5, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I grabbed an early dinner here one night before a party and thoroughly enjoyed the food. We particularly liked the scallops and the pork belly. We were not fans of the marinated olives. We also enjoyed the octopus, although it was tad salty. Our waiter was attentive, but not too so. Atmosphere was very enjoyable. We could talk to each other, but still felt like we were in a hip scene. Totally recommend it.
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MaggieM
New York City7 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 20, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was mediocre. Ordered fish of the day which we were informed was cod, our plates came out and were salmon. Cesar salads were drenched in dressing, we returned and was still on our bill. One guest ordered scallops, later informed no scallops, still on bill.
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MCNP VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely phenomenal. Food was out of this world - we had the chef's tasting menu which was four courses and a great deal for the quality and amount of food. Chef even accommodated our dietary restrictions. Great wine list, hip ambience, great service. Run, don't walk here!
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LLum83
New York City124 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I bought a GILT deal for a Feast for 4. The special this evening was Chicken, but since I was unable to reserve 24h ahead, we were served a delicious Lasagna! Our fabulous feast started with fried calamari, caesar salad (best i've had in years), Lasagna (very tasty but a tad spicy), and delicious garlic bread!! it was truly a feast , we were stuffed to the gills. would HIGHLY recommend coming with friends. Our wait staff was patient, warm and gave great suggestions! Thanks for a great evening!
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DrLee
New York City196 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate at The Pub on Saturday night of Memorial Day Weekend, and it was very quiet, like much of the rest of NYC that day. Still, it was a pleasant and upbeat dinner. All elements are very good, notably of course the food, though the basic decor and solid service also contributed the nice evening. It's just a little bit disorganized, but seemed like the kind of place that might become more organized when more is asked of it. We hope it succeeds...
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SimpleDiner VIP
New York City72 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Occasionally, we need a very early dinner spot, pre-theatre event. It's tough to find a reliably good, downtown spot to have a relaxed quick dinner that offers good, not over-produced fare, for a fair price. The Gander matched our needs perfectly for our 4:30-6PM dinner. Their discounted house wines were yummy. The bar menu which is like very accessible appealed to us strongly. We had two caesar salads, and two different pastas. Portions were small for the prices but they were exactly the portions we wanted to eat and the quality was so high that I still give the place high marks for overall value. Ambiance is modern and warm with walnut wood trim everywhere and golden light shimmering through whisky bottles on the bar. The 80s playlist was a little discordant for the ambiance but I like 80s music so I personally liked the choice. But I think something more moody and melodic would have fit the space better. It would be a perfect spot to meet with a client to get some papers signed...or to sneak away with someone you want to kiss.
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15 West 18th, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Hours of operation
All day dining Monday-Friday 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Impark is a public lot located on 18th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Public transit
The L, Q, N, R, 4, 5, and 6 trains are all located in Union Square. The closest entrance to The Bar Room at The Gander is at 16th Street and Union Square West.The F and M trains are located on the corner of 15th Street and 6th Avenue.The 1 Train is located at 18th Street and 7th Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesse Schenker
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegandernyc.com/bar-room-1
Phone number
(212) 229-9500
Private party facilities
The Gander’s dedicated Private Dining Room seats up to 120 guests (150 for a cocktail reception) with flexible seating from rounds to classroom to seminar. The room includes an expansive, private bar, a large flat screen television with full A/V capabilities, private restrooms and a dedicated kitchen. The room is also handicap accessible. The Gander is available for a buyout for exclusive use of the restaurant for seated parties of up to 300 (400 for a standing cocktail reception).

The Bar Room at The Gander

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All Day

Cocktails

Dark and Stormy (Frozen)$16.00

Itza Spritza$14.00

Glasgow Punch$16.00

Velvet Smoking Jacket$16.00

Rhubarb and Rose$16.00

Spiced Apple Cider (Frozen)$16.00

Rumination$15.00

Leonov's Revenge$15.00

The Golden Boy$16.00

The Frisky Mage$16.00

Bites

Marinated Olives$7.00

Caviar*$40.00

Beef Tartar*$17.00

Cucumbers^$9.00

Mushrooms^$12.00

Buffalo Sweetbreads$12.00

French Fries^$10.00

Parker House Rolls^$5.00

Sourdough Rye Loaf^$6.00

Snacks

Charred Cauliflower^$10.00

Raw Tuna*$21.00

Salt Cod Fritters$15.00

Bone Marrow Toast$9.00

Brisket Tots$13.00

Assorted Charcuterie Plate$24.00

Tete de Cochon$12.00

Serrano Ham$13.00

Soppressata$12.00

Assorted Murray's Cheese Plate^$20.00

Jasper Hill Moses Sleeper$8.00

Guntensberg$8.00

Gouda$8.00

Gratin Blue$8.00

Small Plates

Soup of the Day^$14.00

Arugula^$15.00

"Fork & Knife" Caesar$16.00

Chopped Salad^$16.00

Calamari Salad^$17.00

Beef Carpaccio*$18.00

Warm Lentils^$18.00

Tubetti$23.00

Bucatini* ^$25.00

Baby Octopus$18.00

Market Fish of the Day

Fish "Pot "$27.00

Roasted Scallops$33.00

Branzino$31.00

Foie Gras$27.00

Duck Breast$32.00

Pork Belly$27.00

Open-Faced Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$20.00

Steak Frites$38.00

Sweets

Recette's S'mores 2.0$12.00

Affogato$12.00

Pear Crumble$12.00

Seasonal Sorbets and Ice Cream$7.00

Beer

Draft

Allagash White, Portland, ME$11.00

Ommegang Nirvana IPA, Cooperstown, NY$11.00

Bells Lager of the Lakes, Kalamazoo, MI$10.00

Bottle

Butternuts, "Pork Slap" Pale Ale Garrattsville, NY

Southern Tier, "IPA" Lakewood, NY$8.00

Ommegang, "Rare Vos", Amber Ale Cooperstown, NY$10.00

Two Brothers Brewing, "Cane & Ebel, " Warrenville, IL$8.00

Boulevard, "Tank 7", Farmhouse Ale, Kansas City, MS$12.00

Harviestoun "Old Engine Oil", English Porter, Scotland$14.00