Award-winning

Bar Contra

4.5

278 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

A New York cocktail bar founded by Dave Arnold, Fabian von Hauske & Jeremiah Stone. We specialize in delicious drinks and tasty food.

Your reservation will grant you 90 minutes in one of our tables.

Additional information

Location
138 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Phone number
(212) 466-4633
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeremiah, Fabian & Dave

Experiences

Bar Contra Party
US$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Looking to throw a little party at Bar Contra? We would love to have you with us, with our small space we can only take one large group of up to 12 guests each night - all we ask is a $85 per person minimum spend agreement as well as a $25 a person deposit that will count toward your minimum the night of your your event. You are welcome to hit your minimum spend however you wish as long as you are having a good time!

What 278 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Contra offers a "truly upper echelon" dining experience, with creative desserts that are "frustratingly good." Known for "amazing service," it features inventive cocktails and dishes like scallops and wagyu tartare. The ambiance is cozy, although portions are small and prices are high. A must-visit for adventurous palates.

278 Reviews

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Kevin
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely unique drinks and impeccable vibes here!
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John
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most well-rounded cocktail menu in the city and the people are fantastic!
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Kristin VIP
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Bar Contra and it was incredible. We love a bar program where everything is dialed in and offers some surprises-this did it and then some. Food was excellent and the service from Theo and crew was genuine and friendly. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was forced and a bit aggressive. Asked for recommendations, got none. Food was over complicated and missed the mark. Prices are steep.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing short of excellent. From the food to the table touches and knowledge of menus. Will always go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible cocktails, food and service. Will be going back again and again.
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joamna
Miami2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Food, drinks, service, everything was excellent
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Joshua
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible drinks, good bites. Perfect for pre-dinner/night out drinks.
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Ciara
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was such a great night. Drinks, food, ambience were perfection!!! That carpaccio!!! I die. In love with this spot. This team does immaculate work.
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Rhea
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved all the drinks!!! madeline was so sweet : ) def coming back to try the food
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FAQs

Bar Contra is rated 4.5 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

138 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Phone number
(212) 466-4633
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeremiah, Fabian & Dave

Bar Contra

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Experiences

Bar Contra Party

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What 278 people are saying

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