Vandal

Name: Vandal
Address: 199 Bowery, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 400-0199
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2845 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Located on Bowery, a street that dates back to the 17th century, Vandal is the latest restaurant/nightclub by the TAO Group and Chef Chris Santos. Vandal celebrates the art, architecture, and food of global culture from New York to Vietnam to Barcelona and beyond, as well as the history and culture of the restaurant’s Lower East Side location. The two-level space includes a bar/lounge, restaurant, garden outdoor dining area, private dining room, and cellar nightclub.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Sun 10:30 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 400-0199
Website
http://www.vandalnewyork.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Sarah Nelson
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of New York’s historic Lower East Side on The Bowery, Vandal features the work of world-renowned street artists alongside globally inspired street food from destinations as varied as Chile, Vietnam, and Barcelona.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (844) 231-1310

Location
199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
@ Spring St.
Parking details
There is metered street parking along the Bowery and neighboring streets. There are also parking garages nearby: • Park on Auto Services on Mulberry St between Spring & Delancey Streets • 395 Parking Corporation on Broome St and Baxter • Mott Park LLC on Mott St between Prince St and W Houston
Public transit
The J or Z train to The Bowery. Exit onto The Bowery and walk North. The B and D train to Grand St. Walk West along Grand St and turn right at The Bowery. The restaurant will be on your right on the east side of the street. The F train to 2nd Ave. Exit onto Houston and walk west. Make a left onto The Bowery and walk South.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking

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Popular dishes

Avocado Toast$12.00
spring peas / chipotle hummus / lemon
Arugula Salad$13.00
ripe avocado / shallot crisps / tangy citrus vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad$15.00
avocado / red chile parmesan croutons
New York Pretzel Steak Tartare*$18.00
american kobe / smoked aioli / pickled mustard seeds
Seared Nori Spiced Tuna Roll*$19.00
mango papaya salsa / wasabi crema
Hamachi Escabeche*$19.00
pickled jalapeño / crispy avocado

Soup

Tortilla Soup Dumplings$16.00
queso poblano / vegetable pozole broth
French Onion Soup Dumplings$17.00
'The Stanton Social' classic

Pizza

Margherita Pizza$19.00
tomato sauce / fresh mozzarella / basil
Artisanal Pepperoni Pizza$21.00
Wild Mushroom Pizza$21.00
fontina / mozzarella / caramelized onion

Chef's Favorites

Cauliflower Tacos$14.00
apple miso marinade / gochujang / charred scallion salsa
Barrio-Style Chicken Taquitos$15.00
roasted guajillo sauce / avocado / crema
Fish Tacos$16.00
crispy corn tortillas / creamy avocado / spicy mango relish
Crispy Bao Buns$17.00
brisket / crunchy asian slaw / sesame
Roasted Bone Marrow$18.00
salsa negra / jalapeño / grilled toast
Korean Baby Back Ribs$23.00
gochujang bbq sauce / napa slaw
Chipotle Grilled Shrimp$24.00
tomatillo roasted corn + feta relish

Prime Meats

Classic Charred Kobe Style Beef Burger*$22.00
bacon / caramelized onions / cheese / very special sauce / hand cut fries
Hanger Steak Carne Asada*$34.00
habanero tequila salsa / black bean purée / corn tortillas
Prime Skirt Steak*$40.00
thai fried rice / coconut milk / lemongrass / chile
12 oz Filet*$58.00
cacio y pepe polenta / black pepper oil / crispy parsnips
35-Day Dry Aged 14 oz New York Strip*$58.00
vandal steak sauce / panko vidalia onion rings

Shareable Entrees

Mezze Rigatoni$22.00
olive oil cured tomatoes / roasted eggplant / toasted garlic + whipped ricotta
Old School Meatballs$22.00
basil + ricotta 'manicotti'
Half Roasted Chicken$26.00
spiced carrot purée / green chimichurri / crispy kale
Wasabi Pea Crusted Salmon*$28.00
asian pesto / soba beet salad / cashews
"Vandal" Chicken Parm$29.00
san marzano tomatoes / fresh mozzarella / basil
Plancha Seared Scallops*$33.00
sticky rice cake / pea sprouts / mango / thai chile aioli
Grilled Whole Branzino$35.00
mushroom dashi / pickled hon shimeji

Sides

Vietnamese Street Fries$11.00
sweet chili ketchup / spicy roasted garlic aioli
Cacio e Pepe Polenta$12.00
grana / pecorino / cracked black pepper
Miso Glazed Crispy Eggplant$12.00
Grilled Asparagus$14.00
toasted almonds / pecorino romano
Mac + Cheese$15.00
broccoli / amish cheddar / pretzel breadcrumbs

What 2,845 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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CeekCriteec
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this restaurant, everything from the ambiance, food options and the staff were just perfect. Had a great artsy vibe as well.
CA
CharA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, easy accommodations for special diets..beautiful and fun decor. We will definitely go back..smores dessert is amazing!
g
groth
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding fare and impeccable service. Every dish we had was delicious. Special shout out to the soup dumplings! Well worth the $. Will def return.
AK
AndreaK
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience3
Your food was good but your service was horrible. The waitress only came back to yell to order food or get paid
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great experience! Love everything about it!
JP
JoeP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food3service1ambience3
Overall experience was good 7 out of 10. The waiter was poor.
JG
JorgeG
Mexico City
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience4
Waiter was really rude
w
wilsonromero
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for drinks and appetizers
HG
HaileyG
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, AMAZING food. The service was a liiiitle slow, but it was very busy. I'd go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Food was amazing
JS
JarethS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The soups were the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall1food1service3ambience5
Tourist Trap
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place to celebrate special occasions
DP
DeeP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Will def have to go back to try the rest of the menu!
J
Jess
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service1ambience5
I always love the food and drinks here. The service is sucky though. The lounge young and fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
great experience vibe was amazing music was fire litt
ME
ME001
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience overall; celebrated a friend’s birthday.. food was out of this world, service was exceptional and the ambiance was amazing. This place has become one of our fav in NYC.
EV
EmmaV
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! The food is wonderful, servers attentive , friendly and knowledgeable. The music got a bit too loud for a Sunday night with a 1/2 full seating. That is my only one point of improvement.
MJ
MadalenaJune
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's a total vibe! One of my favorite spots for an energetic atmosphere!
KC
KCLady
Kansas City
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Steak was amazing!!! Great atmosphere, if back in nyc for sure will return!
VC
VanessaC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
The restaurant was great. The only issue I had was when my friends and I tried to go to the Lounge attached to the restaurant and was told at the door that there was a $300 minimum to get in. I went to the lounge May 2019 and that was not the case. Also, I checked the website prior to going and there was no information stating this “new policy” which I feel is very unprofessional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was celebrating my birthday and I loved the vibe it was wonderful and the staff was great
CE
ChrisE
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place now. Went Friday with friends that know Jen, an owner. Had to go back the next night it was so good. Had to try everything on the vegan menu. Shane our waiter is awesome. Will request him again.
SS
SulamifS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time celebrating friend's birthdays (even if we were the only 45+ table there!)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience5
It was my birthday dinner party with 5 friends. I was highly disappointed to know that the nightclub is doorman’s discretion. Especially after having a decent dining experience. We should be able to get in first come first serve. If there’s a fee and dress code that’s fine. But to just be judged on what the doorman thinks is acceptable on looks to get in is not acceptable. It’s pretty much close to discrimination. If we paid and fit the dress code. We should be able to get in and finish celebrating my birthday. It made the end of the night a huge disappointment.
AJ
ArthurJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place had no idea the food was made for two great surprise
MP
MichelleP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was superb and the food was delicious. This spot is a go-to for a reason.
NY
NewYorker124
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
Poor service. One person’s main course just forgotten. No apologies. Drinks hard to get. Service staff found itself very important. No direct access to bar in the basement :-( Food was good.
L
Laurenenyc12312015
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Good but overpriced
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very cool restaurant with great food and service
b
bhavna
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the vibe, music, decor here and its great for groups! Great food and drinks too
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Vandal was an amazing experience great friendly stagf
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Yera
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere!!! Love the place and food. The drink was awesome.
A
Ames
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really neat place. Perfect for a date or dinner break while shopping or wandering galleries. Get the fries! I'm not even a fry person and they're amazing.
C
Claudio
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience2
The issue that I had here was when I moved to the Bar(dinner was nice in the restaurant area). I mean how can you screw up a Margarita and worst yet have an attitude when served 😒
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been wanting to go to Vandal for a few years now and the experience was great! the food was so yummy! I will definitely come back again.
KS
KhadijahS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The DJ playing during dinner was cool, vibe was nice, and was seated in a few minutes. Dinner was amazing. They have portions to share and at first we thought it may be too small but left very full. No room for dessert. The drinks were good too. Had the frose. Pricey but we enjoyed the experience and our meal. Food came out very quick. Service from our waitress was just ok. Not great or bad. We went to the nightclub portion afterwards. Not what we expected, and I wouldnt go back. But the restaurant was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved the food! And variety of dishes . Its loud but i dont mind about it . Really had a great time there
MG
MoyaG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food3service2ambience5
I had the prime steak that was very salty, our waitress was very polite but the service was too slow. She too 45 mins to bring me my cake because she kept forgetting after I found her to remind her 3 times
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday party. Thanks it was nice!

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Vandal does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Vandal is rated 4.5 stars by 2845 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.