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The Stand, New York, NY

The Stand

4.6 (337)
$30 and under
Italian
116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • 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

Offers

  • Steak & Unlimited Frites, With Show Ticket

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Available Sunday-Wednesday, Join Us At The Stand For Steak & Frites With Unlimited Fries, Complete With A Complimentary Show Ticket For $50, Pending Availability.

    Steak & Unlimited Frites, With Show Ticket Photo

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What 337 people are saying

The Stand reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stand offers an impressive blend of "great food," welcoming ambiance, and top-notch service. Guests rave about "amazing" comedy shows, delicious dishes, and a lively environment. The staff is praised for being "very knowledgeable," making it a perfect spot for a fun night out in NYC.
337 Reviews
  1. Marlee

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner and went to the 10:00 show. The food was delicious and the shrimp cocktail was as good as any of the steak houses I’ve been to. We were surprised that there were healthy options at a comedy club. I really enjoyed my avocado salad. Because we had dinner we had first choice of seats for the show and the show was fabulous. What a fun night!

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  2. Sherry

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was average but the service was horrible. My friend and I were the only table in the restaurant for 12:30 Sunday brunch and they didn’t check on us even once during our meal. The two servers stood at the bar either chatting or on their phones. We had to bring the bill TO THEM because they couldn’t be bothered to come back and wrap it up. Unacceptable service, would not recommend this spot.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The scaffolding and abandoned properties with trash took away from the ambiance.

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  4. Jonathan VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun environment, great staff, amazing food. Ash was THE BEST!

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  5. Steven

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place has good food , nice bar area , nice dining area and great service . Definitely worth a visit .

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  6. Jeff VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not great. Service was not good. Waited for water refills. Waited to reorder cocktails. Waiter disappeared at times and restaurant was 1/4 filled. Not again

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  7. Mary Jane

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza was amazing. Good service, reasonable price.

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  8. Melanie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, quiet mother's Day brunch with my friend. Service was amazing. Food was delicious. Will definitely return.

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  9. Alejandro

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The service was amazing. The restaurant is tastefully done the staff is very knowledgeable about the food they are serving. The comedy show was very funny. Had a great time.

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  10. Stacy

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun time before the show. Great comedy, food and friends.

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FAQs

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

The Stand is rated 4.6 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Stand

116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
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