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Chelsea Inn - 11th Avenue N/A 0.3 mi 0.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Chelsea Lodge $124 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Affinia Manhattan $411 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Maritime Hotel $427 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Naima 0.0 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Di Fara Pizzeria 8.9 mi 14.3 km 5 of 5 stars
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Marquee 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ground Zero Museum Workshop 0.7 mi 1.1 km 5 of 5 stars
OnBoard New York Tours 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#2,302 of 6,225 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $20-$50
  • Address: 299 Tenth Ave., New York City, NY 10001
  • Phone:  212-947-3654
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“The Lobster Roll is heaven”
5 of 5 stars
A49
New York
Jul 10, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I have been a regular at Bongo for the last 8 years and the food, drinks, and service has always been wonderful. The grand extravaganda is the lobster roll party platter served with a large bowl of the best cole slaw I have ever had. The mac and cheese is pretty damn good too. They also serve a varitety of... more

“No Beating Drums for NYC's Bongo”
1 of 5 stars
LAONewYorkCity
New York City
Jan 16, 2007
1/4 found this review helpful

We were willing to let go of the fact that having advertised as offering amazing selection of oysters-- that there was only one choice; and that they did not have any chardonnay on hand -- no apologies for either of these problems. But the real issue was that they roped off the entire restaurant for 2 hours for "special guests".... more

“Worth Crossing Town For!”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
New York, NY
Oct 24, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

This is more of a lounge then a restaurant, but the food is delicious. I tried the tuna burger as well as the crab cake burger and they were amazing! They also have a variety of fun and fabulous drinks and they don't skimp on the alcohol. Couches, chairs and coffee tables with a beautiful colored glass collection... it's really... more

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299 Tenth Ave., New York City, NY 10001
Tel: 212-947-3654
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