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380 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016

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Choice Kitchen and Cocktails
Local(212) 779-1380

380 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016

http://newyork.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/41919990?brandCode=marchex_website

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Message From Choice Kitchen and Cocktails

The Perfect Choice for Dinner, Drinks, Parties & Events

  • Private Party & Dining Room
  • Top Rated Zagats & Sheckys
  • Great Happy Hour Specials

Call now to book your holiday party or special event!!! We can accommodate up to 200 guests, 2 full bars, private rooms,amazing party venue. Our upscale yet casual venue, offers a great bar scene, outside dining, and a full service restaurant. Join us at Choice for a brunch or dinner, bustling happy hour (great drink & dinner specials), dinner parties, bridal showers, or birthday parties. We can accommodate most requests to ensure your guests have a great time. Live Jazz band on Tuesdays, DJ's spinning on Friday and Saturday evening. The outside cafe, forty foot grand bar, spacious dining area with exposed brick and our private party room with fireplace allow each guest the exact experience and setting desired.

Expert Reviews of Choice Kitchen and Cocktails

Citysearch | American eats and alcoholic inventions served in a relaxed setting.

With more than 25 specialty drinks, myriad appetizers and entrees, and five flat-screen TVs, this restaurant delivers variety in food and entertainment. Murray Hill residents stop in for casual ambience and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/12/2007
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User Reviews of Choice Kitchen and Cocktails

Ridiculous

This place is pretty much the opposite of how they try to bill themselves. It is not a chill neighborhood bar - I live on 30th between 2nd and 3rd so yes, this is my neighborhood. It's stuffy and cold and has...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Great place for a party!!

Our birthday dinner party at Choice could not have been better. We all had a great time. Our waitress (Casey) was AWESOME and Katie (manager) made sure very part of our party package was perfect. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Terrible brunch

I came here with a large group for a friend's birthday brunch and was incredibly disappointed. We arrived at 12pm, didn't get our menus until 12:30pm (after having to ask for them) and ordered at 12:50. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Great cocktails, EXCELLENT party planning and service

My husband and I found Choice randomly as we were looking for a place to host a post-wedding celebration. We wanted a bar that was nice but not stiff, comfortable but not trashy. We could not have had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jezzie X.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for dinner with two friends on a weekday night. Yup, just as I expected - a lot of business folks and people looking for happy hour. We were seated near the front on high chairs and it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Awesome place to hold an event/party

My company hosted a small event at CHOICE on a Wednesday night and things couldn't have worked out better -- the staff was accommodating, the food was excellent and space perfect. They had us in the back room...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Great Intimate Bar

Choice is one of the few bars where you are able to hear yourself from the next person. We love going here because of this, the staff is friendly and they have a good wine selection.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Madison M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I live in the area and used to go to Choice all the time. I say "used to" because they have changed their menu and increased the prices on their specials. I raved about the place to some friends and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moriah R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times for brunch- I stick to eggs benedict, and they're consistently good here. Plus the brunch special includes two drinks so you can start the day off right. Its much nicer in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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wow!

their food is great!, and the place is def. a hot spot fri. and sat. nights love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place seems like a decent place to throw a baby shower. Their brunch was sadly not what I expected. Their smoked salmon tasted really weird, didn't taste right at all. And the most simplest…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rada I.

5.0 of 5 stars. How can you beat a $15 brunch inclusive of two mimosas or bloodymarys? Yea... please top that. HUNGOVER, we stumbled into choice kitchen, grabbed a table in the sun outside and STUFFED our faces with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a cute place if you live in the area. Probably not your first, second, or even third stop of the night though. I can't speak about the food, but the Thursday $6 all night cocktails deal is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by allie c.

3.0 of 5 stars. My gf and i weren't up for the unlimited brunch this weekend but we knew we would get the urge to drink so this place was perfect. 2 free mimosas in decently sized wine glasses. big enough to curb the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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love this place.

We came to choice for dinner, and had a really great experience! the ambiance/decor is fabulous, the service is great and the menu is extensive (and very reasonably priced!). It's also a fun place to just grab...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jilly j.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is my secret happy hour spot! Huge "choice" of happy hour drink for $6 til 9pm! Place gets busy after 8. Food is good, menu is pretty selective.... As long as I can get a seat that the bar,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Well done...

The staff and managers at Choice went out of their way to make my husband's party a huge success. My husband's sister made a DVD of him for his birthday. I asked the manager, John, if we could play the DVD on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anuja G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Choice is kind of my go-to neighborhood restaurant when I don't know where to take people... mostly because with their menu full of "choices," it's easy to please pretty much anyone. I've come here…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Really Great Experience

It was a party of 12 for a birthday and we had such a great experience. Our waitress Ty was so sweet and so accommodating. We did the prefix menu and it was such a great value. Everyone at the table enjoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a restaurant? I had no idea.... This was one of many places that my friends and I crawled to for our St. Patty's Day bar crawl back in the spring... I just remember coming in and it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Choice is a great place to go for dinner if 1) you live nearby 2) want large portions of good American food and 3) for a reasonable price. The interior is decorated really nice and I imagine it's a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice little surprise near the India Row section of Murray (Curry) Hill, Choice is a quaint place to grab a bite without pretentious service and quality food. I came here for brunch and came away…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Do not go here!

I never write reviews on this site but this one I just had to! I went there last night and my initial thoughts were that this was a nice place with a good selection of bar food. Great for a quick bite during...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Perfect for a party, event, dinner, everything!

I decided to have my boyfriend's bday here just this past weekend based on some reviews I had read. I wanted to stay in this area of the city, so this seemed like a good choice (no pun intended). Contacted...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Choice is my neighborhood go to bar... the happy hour cocktail specials are great and people are starting to notice the place so it's been pulling a good crowd during happy hours. I've eaten here too…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Good Brunch Deal but Average Food - Good for Groups

Had Sunday brunch with a few friends.... restaurant is fairly large and was not very crowded (maybe 30% full) when entering prime Sunday brunch time. The brunch menu is the usual eggs and stuff... but the deal...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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50th Birthday Party

After reading other reviews and having dinner one nite with my son we booked my wife's 50th birthday party here. I could not have been happier. We had 37 people. Katie the party planner was outstanding. She...
menupages.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Great Brunch!!!!!!!

I went to choice 3 weeks ago for Sunday brunch with a family friend and ordered an egg white spinach and tomato omelette with sausage on the side. The coffee was good (I had better but most restuants do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Great for groups

Great appetizers, and drinks for a reasonable price. Dinner service was a bit slow and can be a bit loud, but great for groups.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Brunch bombs

I'll start by saying that the place is nice and the food is really good. I don't know if they had a bad day but my friends and I (there were 7 of us) went for brunch for which we were promptly seated, however,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Overall great time at Choice

My birthday party at Choice went relatively flawless. The staff, managers, and the host did a great job. We had a pre-fix bar deal set up w/ an open bar and an appetizer spread. Everyone was very attentive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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FANTASTIC!

I have gone to Choice many times now and have never had a bad experience. Sitting among many other restaurants and bars, Choice offers outdoor seating, a fantastic menu (try the goat cheese quesadilla with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Good, loud, reasonable

We've been here twice. First time was great. Food, service value, had it all for a reasonable price. Tonight was quite loud. They had a 3-piece jazz combo which was nice but the crowd at the bar, including the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Beautiful Bridal Shower place, sophisticated atmosphere, great party planner and service

I just had my daughter's Bridal Shower here and I cannot say enough of what a beautiful job Katie [the party manager] and the staff did . The food was excellent,presented beatifully and the brunch menu was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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absolutely average

Other people seem to love this place, maybe I had high expectations.. but it just seemed average and overpriced. the shrimp cocktail had a paltry 3 shrimps.. salad was not great, the tuna was way overcooked....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Great place for a private party!

I was looking for a place to throw a surprise birthday party and found Choice on Citysearch. I could not have been happier with the outcome. Katie (the party planner) was so great from start to finish. They...
menupages.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Best Specials!

Choice has one of the best happy hour specials the city can offer! Every night there is a great and cheap special for everyone. The service was great and I go there regularly now!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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A great neighborhood spot

I made reservations here to eat dinner with my friends. More ended up coming then planned, and the staff was super accommodating at making our table seat more people. This is a great restaurant to go with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Great Place!

Had a party here, and the food, service and ambience were excellent! They completely catered to us and I was very impressed. This is a great restaurant and I highly recommend it!!
menupages.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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HOW THIS RESTAURANT WON THE READERS CHOICE FOR TRENDIEST PLACE IS BEYOND ME...

I guess when I think of trendy I think of a gorgeous architectual decor. This definetly did not have that aspect working for it, and was not notable what so ever. The crowd was not what I would consider the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a work dinner. Tasted most of the appetizers/ All were fairly delicious. the menu doesn't have anything outstandiing or unique on it, but everying i tasted was done well. I had the apple…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Best Brunch and Bridal Shower

CHOICE hosted one of my best friend's surprise bridal shower on a Saturday afternoon. The service was impeccable (they were very attentive and they kept the mimosas coming!) and the food was excellent. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Worth at least 1 experience...

After reading all the AMAZING reviews and the ones where people accuse the owners of hyping up their own restaurant I decided no matter what I would write a legitimate review the next day. I went with 3 of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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good brunch special

$15 for any meal off the brunch menu plus two drinks ! (mimosas, bloody marys, or coffee) I went there with a bunch of friends this past weekend and we were very happy with what we got for the price. The cobb...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Great food for veggies, too!!

I am a vegetarian and I ate at Choice for the first time last night. I went with a group of friends and I was not expecting to enjoy my meal at all. Surprisingly, everything was delicious-and a lot of stuff...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Great for me!

While in NYC for 3 months I lived at 27th and Lex. THe first night I moved in the area, I went to Choice and although the service was not good at all, the food was AMAZING! That night I had a Ravioli plate. I...
menupages.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Best Spot Within 30 Blocks

Finally a place I can hang out in in the neighborhood. Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Nice location. Music is great. It's really a place you can go on any given day of the week and just have some solid...
menupages.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Good times

I go to choice all of the time. i love it. the food is good and very reasonably priced. the drinks are strong and the staff is very friendly and attentive. what i enjoy the most is that it is not like any...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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JJ's Place!!

I guess you can call me a regular at Choice. I work late nights and always stop by for dinner and drinks. Love the staff, food, and drinks. I read the last person's review and I think the reason you only see 1...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Don't Listen To The Shills

As someone else pointed out, most of these reviews are obviously the owner(s) shilling about their own place. Most of the reviewers have only reviewed this restaurant (click the member name to see for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Outstanding food, drinks and service!

After reading all of the rave reviews, I decided to host my Wife's 30th Birthday Party at Choice. Let me just say they did an outstanding job. Kate the manager was very good with prior communication, and even...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Great night out! Thank you

I recently held a birthday party at Uptown Lounge (their sister location) and everything was great. I was given a gift certificate for my husband and I to dine at Choice. This was a very generous gesture and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Thank you for a great Bridal Shower

Thank- you Katie and the staff at Choice Kitchen for hosting my daughter's bridal shower this past Sunday evening. You made it a very stress free occasion and pulled off the 75-guest party with such ease. All...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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My Choice for brunch!

Nice place for brunch. We usually go to Banc cafe for brunch but stumbled upon Choice Kitchen last week. I must say, we had a very pleasant experience. The brunch entrees were delicious, nicely presented, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Nice change from the typical

Stopped by this past Tuesday evening with co-workers. We all had a fabulous time. They offer a great happy hour with a nice selection. The food and drinks were great and the jazz band was a nice change from...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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great addition

this place is a great addition to the neighborhood! the menu includes GREAT appetizers and salads and the atmosphere is a bit nicer and trendier than what you typically find around here. definitely go and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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does not deserve the high ratings

My decision to try this restaurant was based on its 9.7 rating. Don't be fooled like I was. Choice is one notch above the local diner. It really deserves a 8.5 rating. The food wasn't bad; it just wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Many Thanks!!!

I just wanted to write a quick thank-you to everyone at Choice for the excellent job they did for my son's engagement party. We had over one hundred guests at Choice for a sit-down dinner and it was flawless....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Great Choice. Best in the neigborhood!

I went there with some friends. It was sooo much fun. Great crowd, Great Atmosphere. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly and it was an all around pleasant experiance. I highly recommend this...
menupages.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Truly a Happy Birthday!

I went top Choice last Saturday. I noticed at the bottom of my sales receipt they suggest you share your experience at Choice on Citysearch by writing a review. I rarely would take the time to do this, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Bad Choice...

I live in the area and I had been to Choice once before (and enjoyed it), so naturally I suggested it when my boyfriend and I were planning on having dinner with my brother and sister-in-law. To my surprise...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Fantastic brunch

The brunch at Choice is an excellent deal, and the waitstaff is very friendly. My friend and I were very surprised that the decor is so nice, and it's actually a lovely restaurant. We'll definitely be going...
menupages.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Reviews deserved! Nice Place.

My husband and I live in the area and decided to stop by Choice for a light snack and drinks on Thursday night before going out. While it was a little loud at the bar, we were quickly accommodated to their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Great Party

My buddy had a party at Choice the other night and we had a great time. We had dinner beforehand and everything was awesome. We stuck with simple stuff, quesadillas, burgers and some pasta but all of it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Don't Bother!

Before going to dinner at CHOICE, I read the other reviews on Citysearch...they were all GLOWING, rave reviews and strangely enough, they seemed as if they written by the same person. (Check the users who...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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So So

After reading the reviews below, I thought I was in for a fantastic dinner experience. Not so. Our appetizers were quite disappointing. We got coconut shrimp, which tasted more like plain chicken fingers than...
menupages.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Great Place for A Party. Delicious Food, Wonderful Management and Staff

I had a party for 40 people here and everyone loved it. Katie, the mgr, was so very accomodating and helpful and the staff were very attentive. The place is pretty and very comfortable and everything was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Wonderful Party

I just had a graduation party for 38 people at Choice. It was a huge success. Katie was so very nice and helpful as was the rest of the staff. The food, the atmosphere, and the drinks were all outstanding and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Beautiful private room, long bar, and excellent food

I recently had a dinner party at Choice in their private room. We had a sit down dinner and cannot tell you how satisfied I was with the quality of service and food. It is very unique to the area as the decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Thanks so much! Great party!

I live in the Murray hill area and frequent Choice for dinner and drinks with friends. I met with Katie and discussed the possibilty of having my boyfriend's 30th birthday party in their back party room. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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Great Food

I ate there once when it first opened, and the service was great. The foood was also a plus. It's also agreat sport for group events. I am planing to return shortly.
menupages.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Pro-Choice

I highly recommend Choice--whether you're in the mood for drinks or hungry for a meal, Choice will not disappoint. The atmosphere is modern but comfortable, making Choice an ideal location to catch up with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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I love this place

I highly recommend Choice for lunch/dinner/drinks. The food and service is fantastic. Outside seating is fun and it has a great atmosphear.
menupages.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Finally a Great Hot Spot!!!

Went in to check the newest addition to the area and stayed all night. The food was excellent. A great menu with a ton of options. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. Ended up staying when we saw...
menupages.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Great new addition!

I have ordered from Choice twice and both meals were great. Try the salmon or ribs, you will not be disappointed. Nice break from the usual in the area. Great new addition!
menupages.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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The Right Choice

I have been to Choice and have ordered delivery from the restaurant. I have been very pleased on both occasions. The place is great with a nice staff and a cool crowd. The beer selection is wide and the wine...
menupages.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Awesome Food

I ordered from Choice this weekend for my world cup party. I needed a ton of wings & fingers and they came within 20 minutes. The buffalo chicken fingers, quesadillias and bbq sandwiches were so good....
menupages.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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The best Choice in Murray HIll....

I am a huge fan of their location on the UES, Uptown Lounge. They operate a fantastic venue. My girlfriend and I went to Choice for dinner this past weekend and we were blown away. This is slightly more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Awesome drink list

My co-workers and I keep coming to Choice because they have the best happy hours. Every Wednesday they do $6 martinis & drinks all night long and they are all delicious. I also checked out the wine and jazz...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Poor

I got delivery but I've been in the place so the atmosphere rating is valid. Figured the Chef's Specialty of braised short-ribs and a twice baked potato would be tasty and travel well as both items are...
menupages.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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Many Thanks, Great Party !!

Choice is a new addition to the Murray Hill neighborhood. I was looking for a place to hold by wife's 30th birthday party. I was hesitant to have the event at Choice solely b/c it was brand new and I haven't...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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I fell in love with the white peach sangria!

Good food, spectacular drinks, fun crowd. I could not have had a better experience and cannot say enough positive things! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great night out, and definitely advocate taking...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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what a good Choice!

Tried this new place on Friday night and we weren't disappointed. The drinks were excellent, the food was delicious and the waitstaff was so nice. I can't wait to go back. In a neighborhood that doesn't really...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Love This Place!

My boyfriend and I wanted to grab a quick dinner and decided to check out Choice Kitchen & Cocktails. My salad was perfect! Lots of yummy veggies and the portions were huge. My boyfriend thought that these...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Good Times Indeed!

I typically hang out in the East Village or LES and decided to meet a few friends for drinks at Choice before going out. We wound up having such a great time that we stayed the night! The drinks...the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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had to experience for myself

After reading reviews about how the owners hyped it themselves i decided for myself. I had some friends in town from Chicago and i decided to take them. The weather was great so we decided to sit by the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Food very good, service not so much

My girlfriend and I came here on a Saturday Night as we were looking for a place in the area to eat. It features a long front bar and seating for about 40-50 people in the back. We came in at 9 p.m. and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2006