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Sugar Bar, New York, NY

Sugar Bar

4.5 (646)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Come to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, an eatery established by the couple who created hits such as “Ain't No Mountain High Enough" & "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Their culinary venture, Sugar Bar showcases the duo's love for great music and Southern-accented dining. The Food: A little Cajun, a little soul, a little Latin, a lot of delicious! Offering meals. prepared with fresh ingredients giving you the warmth of a homemade cooked dish. The Music: Live Entertainment starts at 8 pm. Catch a moment with our weekly Open Mic night every Thursday. Check our entertainment schedule for more. Make a memorable experience by sipping a cocktail, having dinner, and relaxing. At the same time, our friendly staff takes care of you, or you order a delivery and enjoy it in the comfort of your home.

****WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR INDOOR, AND OUTDOOR DINING, PICK-UPS, AND DELIVERY! TUES - SAT AND OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH and EARLY DINNER! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.sugarbarnyc.com***

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Dominguez
  • Catering
    Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    Broadway and West End
  • Parking details
    There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 to 72nd Street
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 646 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Bar offers an irresistible combination of "excellent food," live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate its "friendly service" and "cozy ambiance," perfect for celebrations. The restaurant's "fantastic Open Mic Night" and homage to Ashford & Simpson charm visitors. Though bustling at times, its "delicious cornbread" and welcoming vibe keep patrons returning.
646 Reviews
  1. Darryl

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time at the Sugar bar. Overall I had a great experience. There were 2 disappointments. I was there for Prince night. The show started extremely late. The other issue only 3 Prince songs.

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  2. Charlene

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my mom as she is a huge Ashford & Simpson fan, food was delicious, vibe was perfect and she got to meet Valerie Ashford! Perfect night we would say!!!

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  3. Briana

    Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. We are from Orlando, Fl and I am so excited that we made it in to dine. The most impressive employee was definitely the gentleman bussing the tables, running the food, and assisting us with absolutely everything. He was amazing. We enjoyed the live music. But if you enjoy a quiet dining experience, this is not the place for you. I will tell everyone I know who comes to New York about this place.

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  4. Sharnovia

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I wasn’t all that impressed, but the server was pretty good

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  5. Justin

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just stopped in for drinks near the end of the set. Staff was fantastic. Always a good time.

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  6. Shannon

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was not good at all. The ambiance was poor, especially for the neighboring restaurants.

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  7. CAROL VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Want to support minority business but my experience not good the restaurant should not tried to squeeze customers into tables that you feel like you're on the train during rush hour could hardy move your arms comfortable had fried chicken dinner it was salty and the mixed vegetables were limp and no taste unfortunately will not be returning

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  8. Jamila

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was great. Red snapper was delicious!

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  9. Timisha

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Mom took me here for my Belated Birthday Dinner. This restaurant is extremely excellent and customer service was a plus. The hostess Demara and the waiter were gems.The food was extremely excellent and the drinks were also on point. I'm definitely going to bring my Husband back for dinner and my Mom wants to come back for Brunch. I will definitely be making Resversation to come back to dine again. Very happy Customer Timisha and her Mom.

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  10. B

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Open Mic night is on Thursdays. Or ladies group went and we had a fantastic time. The music was great, the food was excellent, the service was great and the high-energy atmosphere was so energizing! Everyone was friendly and welcoming. It had a "we are family" vibe. I highly recommend you stop in on "Open Mic Night"...you will love it!

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FAQs

Sugar Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sugar Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 579-0222.

Sugar Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 646 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway and West End
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 to 72nd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Dominguez
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.
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