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The Stand, New York, NY

The Stand

4.5
4.5
242 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
The Stand welcomes its guests with their new and exciting presentation of northern Italian taverna fare. Flavors explode with a mix of chef driven small and large composed plates, homemade pastas, Brick Oven specialties and NY Style Pizzas. The beverages include crafted cocktails, a deep list of draft selections and stylistic wine selections along with one of the largest whiskey selection in NYC. Come for the Food and stay for the Comedy, a double dose of entertainment and hospitality.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 677-2600

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We're a bi-level restaurant, bar and comedy club. Our space can be utilized for events that are both social and corporate, with private and semi-private options available. Whether it's a birthday bash, business meeting, or office holiday party, we'll create a unique and enjoyable experience.

  • Private party contact

    Event Coordinator: (888) 489-0283

  • Neighborhood

    Gramercy / Flatiron

  • Cross street

    20th Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    6 train to 23rd and Park or 18th and park. Or 4,5,N,Q,R,F,M trains to Union Square.

  • Entertainment

    Two level restaurant with a comedy club downstairs 7 nights a week and multiple shows starting at 7pm to 2am.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. Lisette

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everybody is very helpful and kind, one of the best dinning experiences I have ever had!!
  2. JeannieM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    The service was great, our waiter Tom was wonderful. The food however was not very good. The burgers were over cooked and dry and tasted terrible. The pizza was just ok. The the only thing good was the French fries. We also attended the 8pm comedy show which was fun. We ordered popcorn chicken which was undercooked.
  3. SuperMel

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good and drinks were delicious, staff was friendly and the atmosphere was chill and fun.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Great comedy, not great food. All of life needs balance.
  5. Jeek

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The brick oven original pizzas and the appetizers are fantastic. The Stand brings a classy, creative menu to their customers along with a great wine and beverage bar. The club menu is awesome as well! Always a pleasure to visit The Stand!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyed it. Will definitely visit again.
  7. Andreas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed our time there. The comedy show was awesome!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was very attentive and appreciated recommendations made during brunch. The food was delicious and our server kept the mimosas coming during Bottomless Brunch.
  9. TomE

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Although we had a reservation, we waited 25 minutes and finally were seated after I asked twice due to a show we had later. When we got to the dining area, most tables were vacant. It’s also a comedy club, so maybe elsewhere the building the staff was jamming it up since they certainly were not visible to take care of diners with reservations
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a perfect spot to eat right before our show. The food was great and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. I’m going again!
  11. STEF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about being at The Stand! Our server was very conscious about keeping things going for us to catch the 8pm show. Food was delicious too. Will be back!
  12. BretG

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool spot! Upscale Italian food and cocktails for dinner, then a very enjoyable standup set after! Will be back.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Even though we had a reservation and our party was there on time, our table was ready 20 minutes later. The service was very slow, we ordered our drinks and the waiter arrived with our drink order one hour later!
  14. Andy

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Burger is inedible. This is clearly a comedy club with a pathetic kitchen attached to it.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Restaurant was loud with death metal playing and the food was OVERLY salty. Many came for the comedy show but we just came for dinner. Not a “date friendly” dinner experience.
  16. mikeb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and show @legion of skanks Always return. Recommend to every
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious brunch food. Great portions sizes. Absolutely beautiful bar and dining area, very cool vibe.
  18. VictorC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Awesome food a great experience. I will go again another time. The comedian line up was awesome.
  19. Ellen46

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food wonderful. The comedy was consistently funny. I can't find anything to complain about! We were the oldest people there and we still blended in. It was a perfect evening.
  20. TK719

    New York Area

    535 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    535 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to The Stand for an early dinner, and had a wonderful meal. The hostess Mae was so friendly and welcoming, and the space is large and beautiful. The squash appetizer, codfish and Brussels sprouts were all delicious, and the chocolate cake was out of this world. My server Chris was amazing. He knew the menu very well and helped make certain that my dining experience was perfect. I will definitely return soon.
  21. Cynthia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience5
    The Ambiance and food was great but the customer service needs major improvement.
  22. BillT

    Miami

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Sunday brunch. Food was good. Service was really good. Would go back
  23. Jeremy616

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, and drinks, and amazing reasonable price.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Used the Pulsd bottomless brunch voucher and was great! Plenty of drinks were had, food was good and service was great! Would highly recommend!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much fun !
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Food was salty, mushrooms and broccoli rabbi only ok . Seafood platter also salty , clams casino didn’t seem to have any clams . Moscow mules not great- and there was a lemon slice on it?! Lemon doesn’t belong in a Moscow mule . I wouldn’t go back
  27. PaulineL

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice place to eat before seeing the comedy shows!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great bottomless brunch! The staff was amazing, very kind and friendly
  29. ArdmeadM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The hostess was very nice. She still accommodated me even though I was alone and my voucher was for two. She didn’t make me feel weird lol. The food was good and I even had an extra entree to take home. I used my voucher from Pulsd. I would come again.
  30. colleenp

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fabulous staff, food was great...we ordered the burgers and pizza...great night. Dinner and comedy show to make for a perfect Saturday night! Comedy club was brilliant! We will be back the next time we are in NYC!
  31. FlaEd

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The stand is a great venue and restaurant. It makes for an easy night out when you can slip from your dinner table right into the venue. The service and food were great and the comics are always top shelf.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I took my boyfriend here for the first time with the Pulsed voucher, and overall we had a great time! For some reason we were a little confused about where to enter the restaurant (the door is right next to the one that says 116 above it) but when we called the host she kindly came outside to show us (lol but it was very appreciated). The bottomless mimosas came quickly and did their dang thing, and while the food did take a minute it wasn’t too long at all and we both enjoyed our meals (Double Decker Burger and Eggs Benedict) — for the bargain with the voucher, you really can’t beat a meal like that in NYC!
  33. clang

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The service was great. The drinks were amazing. The ambiance was fun. The food however left much to be desired. First appetizer we sent back because is was burned, charred black the server handled perfectly and got us a different appetizer. Then a side-dish was burned but edible. And the bacon I added to my burger was burned. The show after the food was perfect, funny and fun and the espresso martini was amazing, the food just let us down.
  34. Udeme

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was great. I used the plusd voucher, which was lovely. Although, the center lf waffle and chicken was too moist, if it was separate it would be better.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very cool spot….super late dining option
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, and customer service was great!
  37. Teey

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    There were lots of empty tables available but was told to wait to be seated by someone. After waiting a long time, the person finally showed but immediately asked if i had a coupon. Does a coupon dictate which table I get, the quality of food I receive and level of service? Does the color of my skin indicate the likelihood of dining with a coupon? Not sure if this is standard procedure but it is tactless and may be perceived as insulting to diners. The timing of that question was inappropriate. I did not have a coupon; I decided to walk out and give my money to a much more deserving restaurant.

    The StandResponded on August 3, 2022Hi Teey, we partner with PULSD for bottomless brunch and a part of our procedure includes verifying who is using PULSD, as they are to scan in QR Codes at the door. Because of that, we do proactively ask if you are joining us with a voucher/coupon, and we do seat you. I assure you this line of questioning was not because of your skin tone, we do ask everyone joining us. Regardless, we will work with our team to ensure that our protocol simultaneously conveys the respect and tact we aim for.

  38. Leandro

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    Octopus was over cooked and hard, a couple of raw clams were smelling. Toke me 20 mins before to be able to order.
  39. nicclee

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We happened to be there during a large party being hosted at the restaurant. It made it feel a little chaotic, but the staff seemed to handle it okay. The food was good, but the pizza was a little thinner than the last time we had it.
  40. GuggyDiner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    They weren't ready for us with a reservation at 11, despite that being the opening hour. They served us a cappuccino and latte without foamed milk because it wasn't working on the espresso machine without giving us the option to order differently. For a table of six, first four dishes arrived, one a burger ordered bare that had sauce in it and came with cold fries. Then the fifth dish came 10 minutes later and the 6th 10 minutes after that, apparently because no one figured out it wasn't ever ordered until our third inquiry over what happened. To make it up to us, they tried to offer free dessert we didn't want and we had to fight to get it taken off the bill. As two guests were catching a plane, they had to leave before the 6th guest was finished. I had hoped this would be a neighborhood gem, but we won't be going back.

FAQs

The Stand offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 677-2600.

The Stand is rated 4.5 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Stand

116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street

    20th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Gramercy / Flatiron

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    6 train to 23rd and Park or 18th and park. Or 4,5,N,Q,R,F,M trains to Union Square.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Two level restaurant with a comedy club downstairs 7 nights a week and multiple shows starting at 7pm to 2am.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 677-2600

  • Private party facilities

    We're a bi-level restaurant, bar and comedy club. Our space can be utilized for events that are both social and corporate, with private and semi-private options available. Whether it's a birthday bash, business meeting, or office holiday party, we'll create a unique and enjoyable experience.

  • Private party contact

    Event Coordinator: (888) 489-0283

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