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The Wild Son, New York, NY

The Wild Son

4.6 (14)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
53 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014-1304

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
New American restaurant and craft cocktail bar.

Please call or email at info@thewildsonnyc.com for parties of 6 or more.

Walk-ins welcome. We have ample bar and counter seats for walk-in customers when there are no table reservations available. Feel free to call for wait times

The Wild Son is an intimate bohemain escape in the middle of Manhattan's exciting Meatpacking District.
Great for dinner and lunch or for enjoying fresh and interesting craft cocktails
. Featuring a food menu focusing on fresh seafood, vegetables and naturally raised meats.
Fresh oysters and clams are delivered to us daily.
We offer warm and welcoming service and atmosphere.
From the team behind the renowned cocktail bars, The Wayland and Good Night Sonny.
Visit thewildsonnyc.com for today's menu

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chad Shaner
  • Catering
    Corporate catering Available. Email info@thewildsonnyc.com for details and menus.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event options email info@thewildsonnyc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Between 10th Ave and Washington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

The Wild Son 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

14 Reviews
  1. ANDREP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food! Alberto, Steve & Paul treated us like kings!

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  2. Nate

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an absolutely amazing cocktail experience thanks to Alberto, whose knowledge of drinks and artistic approach to mixology truly sets the Wild Son apart from anywhere else in New York. With a great, trendy ambiance and friendly, engaging, cool bartenders, there’s little else you could ask for!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very good and unique. Not basic and boring. They plate the food very nicely and present well. They take dishes and make them their own instead of doing what every other restaurant has already done before. I liked the cocktail menu too very interesting and unique and, of course, they were good too. We had a 9pm reservation and they were out of a few of the items on the menu. I assume because it is a smaller restaurant and they only have enough ingredients for that evening or a few days so things stay fresh. Regardless, our food was excellent and their brunch is by far one of the best brunches I've had. Get the buckwheat pancakes with the honey and berries and one of the breakfast sandwiches, you won't be disappointed!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all round atmosphere, service and food. Will highly recommend to friends and family.

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  5. lindsays VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fourth time eating at this gem and it doesn't disappoint. Interesting menu items with delicious food. Wonderful service. Great cocktails. Lively but cozy atmosphere. Both the server and kitchen did a stellar job accommodating my multiple food allergies.

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  6. Rudyard

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time around, still fantastic food and atmosphere. A chill gem.

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  7. ElizabethK

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant in an otherwise less memorable part of the city. Very creative and well cooked items. My friends (tough critics) loved the evening - especially the birthday girl!

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  8. SydnyM

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Creative food and cocktails near the Whitney. Sweet service, but would have loved a decaf espresso after dinner. Worth the detour, and great value at happy hour if you love oysters.

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  9. Smilten

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE The Wild Son. This place is such a well kept neighborhood secret. Bartenders are great. Kale margarita will change your life.

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  10. lindsays VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server who was well versed in the menu to help me with my multiple allergies. We started with happy hour drinks and oysters which were both great. I had the black fried rice (added roasted chicken) and it was delicious. My partner had the smoked trout and loved it. Always great music and a fun atmosphere!

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The Wild Son is rated 4.6 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Greenwich Village

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Google Map for The Wild Son

53 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014-1304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 10th Ave and Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chad Shaner
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Corporate catering Available. Email info@thewildsonnyc.com for details and menus.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event options email info@thewildsonnyc.com
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