Dolly Varden

Name: Dolly Varden
Address: 302 W 51st St, New York, NY, United States, 10019-6436
Telephone: (212) 541-7080
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

262 Reviews

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

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All aboard the Dolly Varden. We are a two story cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. The “Bar Car” will specializes in shared plates and experiential cocktails. The second floor “Dolly’s Club” will offer playful twists on classic American fare such as our Saigon wings, truffle mac and cheese and our Rail Car burger. Join us for the spirited adventure at Dolly Varden.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

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Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 541-7080

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 541-7080
Website
http://www.dollyvardennyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edan Garcia
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Dolly Varden is the ideal location for private parties and events. From intimate private dining to cocktail parties and full corporate buyouts, our two-floor space serves as the perfect backdrop for a variety of celebrations. Our venue can accommodate groups ranging in size from 10 to 200 guests.

Location
302 W 51st St New York, NY 10019-6436
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
51st Street and 8th Avenue
Parking details
Icon Parking - 209 W 51st StreetNYC Parking - 304 W 49th Street1633 Broadway Garage - 235 W 50th streetQuik Parking - 888 BroadwayIcon Parking - 851 8th AvenueMPG Parking - 265 W 52nd Street
Public transit
50th Street Subway A C E 50th Street and; Broadway Subway 49th Street Subway N Q R W57th Street Subway F M47th-50th Street Rockefeller B D F M7th Avenue Subway B D E5th Avenue Subway E M, Time Square 42nd Street Subway 1 2 3 7
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Lincoln's Last Ride$17.00
Named the top margarita in the U.S. by Cointreau & The Infatuation! Montelobos Mezcal, jalapeño-infused Cointreau, ginger, agave, lime with a cane sugar & Aleppo pepper rim
Dizzy With a Dame$17.00
Cruzan Blackstrap Rum, cinnamon, vanilla and espresso
Harlem Sunset$17.00
Lunazul Blanco tequila, St-Germain, hibiscus & lemon
The Wooden Nickel$17.00
House blend of bourbon and rye, demerara & orange bitters
Giggle Water$17.00
Montelobos Mezcal, sugar & rhubarb
Poquito Picante$17.00
Gin, jalapeno Cointreau, lime, cucumber, cilantro
Pomp Goes The Whimsy$17.00
Pomp & Whimsy Gin, lime, mint, egg white
Get Figgy With It$17.00
Fig infused Vodka, vanilla, lemon
The Secret Garden$17.00
Monkey 47 Gin, Lavender, Lemon, Empress Gin Float
Blueberry Hooch$17.00
Rye, Licor 43, Lemon, Blueberry Compote
Gold Digger$17.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Pampelmousse, Licor 43, Lemon, Mint
SmokeStack$17.00
Ilegal Mezcal, Honey Syrup, Nonino Amaro
The Chew Chew$17.00
Espelon Tequila, Bubblegum, Lime, Orange Liqueur
The Runaround$17.00
Jalapeno-infused Tequila, Aperol, Grapefruit, Lime
Rum Julep, Rum!$17.00
Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Banana Liqueur, Mint
Silent Like the "P" in Swimming$17.00
Plantation 5 Year Rum, Chai infused pineapple, Coconut, Passionfruit
Violette's Dream$17.00
Tanqueray Gin, Creme de Violette, Mint, Lemon
Empress Dolly$17.00
Empress Gin, Sugar, Grapefruit Bitters

Elevated Classics

Dolly's G&T$16.00
Premium Gin, Fever-Tree Tonic: Mediterranean, Citrus, Cucumber, Elderflower, Aromatic
Grand Mule$16.00
Titos, Grand Marnier, Orange, Ginger
Oldies Old Fashioned$16.00
Santa Teresa 1796, Cantinero Bitters, Smoked

Draught Cocktails

Innovative flavors poured fresh from the tap.

Summer Solstice$15.00
Ketel One Vodka, Cointreau, Pomegranate Juice, Cranberry Juice, Rooibos Tea
Cold Fashioned$15.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Averna Amaro, Stout, Cold Brew Coffee, Maple Syrup

Temperance Cocktails

Afternoonified non-alcoholic cocktails perfectly crafted

Diamond Handcuff$9.00
Bright and refreshing mix of cucumber, mint, citrus and soda
The Loco Motive$9.00
Tropical and tart passionfruit flavors topped with bubbly soda

Classic Cocktails

Manhattan$15.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Angostura
Hemingway Daiquiri$15.00
Scarlet Ibis Gold Rum, Luxardo Marachino, Grapefruit, Lime
Margarita$15.00
Lunazul Blanco, Cointreau, Lime, Agave
Classic Martini$17.00
Vodka or Gin, Dry Vermouth
Negroni$15.00
Plymouth Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Moscow Mule$15.00
Titos Vodka, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Lime
Boulevardier$15.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Paper Plane$15.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon
Last Word$15.00
Miller's Gin, Luxardo Marachino, Green Chartreuse, Lime
Tom Collins$14.00
Gin, Lemon, Soda

Wines

By the bottle or glass

Borgo Magredo Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
Hampton Water Rose
Languedoc-Roussilon, France
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
Biokult Naken Orange
Austria
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$60.00
Substance Chardonnay
Washington, United States
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$56.00
Garzon Sauvignon Blanc
Uruguay
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$56.00
Domaine Sancerre
Loire Valley, France
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$64.00
Angels Ink Pinot Noir
California, United States
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
Poppy Cabernet Sauvignon
California, United States
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
Vina Real Rioja Crianza
Rioja, Spain
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chateau L'Orangerie Bordeaux
Brodeaux, France
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Bohigas Cava Brut
Catalonia, Spain
- Bottle$60.00
Bramito Chardonnay
Umbria, Italy
- Bottle$60.00
Clos de Lunes Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux, France
- Bottle$60.00
Montenidioli Vernaccia
Tuscany, Italy
- Bottle$75.00
Peppoli Chianti
Tuscany, Italy
- Bottle$85.00
Il Bruciato Bolgheri
Maremma, Italy
- Bottle$100.00
Cesari Valpolicella Amarone
Veneto, Italy
- Bottle$125.00

Draught Beer

Downeast Cider$9.00
Hard Cider 6.5%
Radiant Pig Save The Robots$9.00
East Coast IPA 6.5%
Left Hand Milk Stout$9.00
Milk Stout 6.0%
Keg & Lantern Golden Ale$9.00
Golden Ale 5.2%
EBBS Lager No. 1$9.00
Lager - 5.3%
Cigar City Fancy Papers$9.00
Hazy IPA - 7%
Ommegang Witte$9.00
Witbier - 5.2%
Victory Sour Monkey$12.00
Sour Tripel Ale - 9.5%

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York / Tri-State Area
Comfort Food

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TheWhiteWizard
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Enjoyed the experience but disappointed we were told when we arrived that a "special" reservation, in addition to our reservation, was needed to dine in the sidewalk coach car. appetizers and drinks were very good. Lobster/mac was excellent. The salmon could have been better. All the waiters, service folks etc were terrific.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place, great food, great service!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, excellent friendly timely service, amazing food! Great midtown spot for pre or post theater meal
FR
FabianRobles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and the drinks were amazing. Cant wait to go back!
JM
JackM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great drink menu, fantastic food and extremely caring service!
JG
JessieG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Excellent drinks. Fantastic service. This was a great spot for our low-key birthday celebration. The outdoor booth seating is very private. The indoor dining room was beautiful.
MC
MatthewC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic!
NJ
NotelgnisJ
Louisville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great location near theatres. We dined in between a matinee and evening show. We are in the train car outside. Drinks were tasty, had the Lincoln’s Last Ride and a Dolly Who (special for Pride). Dinner was lobster Mac and cheese, the gnocchi, and the agnolotti. Portions weren’t large, but we would recommend all three. For dessert we shared the crème brûlée and chocolate mousse - if you love dark chocolate, you must get the mousse!!! Servers were all great. We would go back or recommend Dolly Varden!
AM
AmberM
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant was pretty empty, and luckily we were able to score seats outside! We started off with a cocktail and mock tail which were stunning! The taste was 10/10 as well. We ordered the lemon risotto (10 ⭐️), Kale salad with tahini dressing (10 ⭐️), and the gnocchi without speck (5⭐️). The gnocchi itself was light and pillowy, but the sauce was wayyy too salty. Small portions other than the salad to be noted!
SD
SandraD
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress, Nancy, was terrific. We had dinner in the outside railroad car. It was fun and comfortable. The food was well prepared and delicious. We would highly recommend this restaurant and will return to it.
PJ
PJM2
New York Area
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re appreciative of Nancy and her impeccable service. The food is always great and we love sitting outside on a summer day
B
Beba
Orlando
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about it! Impecable service and great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Beautiful and unique outdoor seating in a train car setting. Neat story as the place is named after an old NYC train stop. Food was good, dessert was yummy, a bit pricy, but a solid and fun outdoor choice in the theater district / Hells Kitchen. LGBTQ friendly.
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Shari
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
Very underwhelming! It’s just another Instagramable place! They need to invest in a better chef. The drinks were also not that great either. Very disappointed!!
MK
MikeyKicks
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was dope, atmosphere was cool and the service was on point!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The small plates were delicious.
s
slhslh
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, beautifully designed. Excellent staff. Everything was delicious but the baked chicken with the lemon risotto was next level. I was already planning what I'd want to try the next time I went cus I couldn't reasonably order it all lol
MM
MadisonM
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience! Food was better than expected (we got the fried artichokes, burrata, asparagus, fries and kale salad), the decor was outstanding, and our server Eric was a sweetheart. Will definitely come back!!
SK
SultanaK
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Perfect for a nice meal outside, drinks were interesting and although the menu was limited everything looks yummy
AB
AnitaB
New England
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Attentive servers made for a pleasant evening. Food was good (not over-the-top special), good location near theaters (server asked if we were seeing a show so we would be out in time). Limited selection of fish and no subs on sides. Excellent artichoke and burrata apps. We sat outside and felt comfortable. Good meal overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall2food5service5ambience1
Incredibly noisy table right next to us. Restaurant was largely empty and there was no reason for us to be seated next to such an unpleasant table.
LI
LisaI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Went before a show. Appetizers were delicious. Then had a salad with additional steak and the steak was cooked perfectly and tasty. Waitress was very good. Great decor and just a fun place to go. I will definitely be back. My only complaint would be that they didnt have iced tea which is odd because every place has iced tea. Won't keep me from going back though.
J
Jazzy
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was great. The food was very good. Close to Neil Simon Theater where MJ was playing.
M
Marsha
Palm Springs
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Umberto at the bar was fabulous! Try the Oldies Old Fashion, it’s fun and delicious. The Kale salad with shrimp was really good. Pork belly, Brandino fish dish was just ok. Loved sitting outside in the train car. We will try it again!
ML
MelissaL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kareena was the best!!! Very sincere and friendly!
D
Davey
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Music was too loud.
e
emr526
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were late to our reservation and only had 45 minutes until our show. The staff was so accommodating and kind, especially our waiter David. I’ll definitely be back!!
L
Lynn
Las Vegas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are repeat diners, and are going again for dinner while in the city. Service always top notch.
JG
JGWestSide
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This is a very cute place located at 51st Street off of Eight Avenue. The decor is very nice, new and evocative of a "Cotton Club" / "Great Gatsby" vibe. The music is very modern and the service is friendly but I agree with the other reviews that say that the kitchen can be slow. The duck entree is delicious and is good value for money. The drinks are very strong and at $17 each feel a bit pricey relative to both the food and the area. I plan to return at some point to try: (1) the happy hour and (2) the skirt steak entree.
CB
CherylB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a nice surprise this dining experience turned out to be not knowing what we were in for. Very convenient from our hotel. Ambiance was perfect. Food dishes delicious. Cocktails 🍹 were some of the best we’ve had. A definite return for another trip.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, attentive and kind wait staff and amazing drinks
AY
AndrewY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great for a chill drink with friends. Great staff and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
David took great care of us during a business dinner. Everyone had a great meal and great experience.
PJ
PJM2
New York Area
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, as always, and we’re thankful to Nancy for her impeccable service.
AN
ANGELOR
Fort Lauderdale
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and service. Plus its open late night. It in Hell's Kitchen so its perfect late not grub after a broadway show.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service. Awesome cocktails, both presentation and taste-wise. Fantastic ambiance for a girls night out.
P
Peter
New York Area
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good. Service was excellent. Very friendly. They asked if we were seeing a show that night so they could get us out in time for the show.
AC
ACollado
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
DV had great ambiance and a cute outdoor trolley setup. Food was delicious but wish they had some more options on their menu. The menu felt limited. We shared apps and had beers. I did not try the cocktails this time but would like to go back for them. Nice chill spot for a good night.
B
Bman
Toronto
194 reviews
vip
5.0
194 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great new find in the theatre district. We were seated promptly, and all the staff were very friendly. Food was delicious - we shared a meal of appetizers and we would have them all again. Wine list was small but interesting - service was very speedy and had no problem getting out on time for our show
JW
JimW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great cocktails and small plates for a pre-Broadway meal.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Dolly Varden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 541-7080.

Dolly Varden is rated 4.6 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 541-7080

302 W 51st St New York, NY 10019-6436

Additional information

Cross street
51st Street and 8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Icon Parking - 209 W 51st StreetNYC Parking - 304 W 49th Street1633 Broadway Garage - 235 W 50th streetQuik Parking - 888 BroadwayIcon Parking - 851 8th AvenueMPG Parking - 265 W 52nd Street
Public transit
50th Street Subway A C E 50th Street and; Broadway Subway 49th Street Subway N Q R W57th Street Subway F M47th-50th Street Rockefeller B D F M7th Avenue Subway B D E5th Avenue Subway E M, Time Square 42nd Street Subway 1 2 3 7
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Edan Garcia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dollyvardennyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 541-7080
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Dolly Varden is the ideal location for private parties and events. From intimate private dining to cocktail parties and full corporate buyouts, our two-floor space serves as the perfect backdrop for a variety of celebrations. Our venue can accommodate groups ranging in size from 10 to 200 guests.

Dolly Varden

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Lemon Risotto

Short Ribs

Kale Salad

Signature Cocktails

Lincoln's Last Ride$17.00

Dizzy With a Dame$17.00

Harlem Sunset$17.00

The Wooden Nickel$17.00

Giggle Water$17.00

Poquito Picante$17.00

Pomp Goes The Whimsy$17.00

Get Figgy With It$17.00

The Secret Garden$17.00

Blueberry Hooch$17.00

Gold Digger$17.00

SmokeStack$17.00

The Chew Chew$17.00

The Runaround$17.00

Rum Julep, Rum!$17.00

Silent Like the "P" in Swimming$17.00

Violette's Dream$17.00

Empress Dolly$17.00

Elevated Classics

Dolly's G&T$16.00

Grand Mule$16.00

Oldies Old Fashioned$16.00

Draught Cocktails

Summer Solstice$15.00

Cold Fashioned$15.00

Temperance Cocktails

Diamond Handcuff$9.00

The Loco Motive$9.00

Classic Cocktails

Manhattan$15.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$15.00

Margarita$15.00

Classic Martini$17.00

Negroni$15.00

Moscow Mule$15.00

Boulevardier$15.00

Paper Plane$15.00

Last Word$15.00

Tom Collins$14.00

Wines

Borgo Magredo Prosecco

Hampton Water Rose

Biokult Naken Orange

Substance Chardonnay

Garzon Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine Sancerre

Angels Ink Pinot Noir

Poppy Cabernet Sauvignon

Vina Real Rioja Crianza

Chateau L'Orangerie Bordeaux

Bohigas Cava Brut

Bramito Chardonnay

Clos de Lunes Bordeaux Blanc

Montenidioli Vernaccia

Peppoli Chianti

Il Bruciato Bolgheri

Cesari Valpolicella Amarone

Draught Beer

Downeast Cider$9.00

Radiant Pig Save The Robots$9.00

Left Hand Milk Stout$9.00

Keg & Lantern Golden Ale$9.00

EBBS Lager No. 1$9.00

Cigar City Fancy Papers$9.00

Ommegang Witte$9.00

Victory Sour Monkey$12.00

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