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Sugar Bar, New York, NY

Sugar Bar

4.6
4.6
610 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
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***

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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
    (212) 579-0222
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Bar offers an "amazing dining experience" with delicious food, exceptional service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "great music" and live entertainment that enhance the cozy setting. The Sugartini and brunch are highlights, drawing locals and visitors alike. However, some note occasional service delays during busy times.

610 Reviews
  1. ADvw

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service and delicious food Star was our server- professional, and caring

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  2. Erin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dominick was a wonderful server! Great place for a quick meal - lovely clientele !

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  3. Keisha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes, food and drinks. Great service! Our second visit will be back again. Dominic our server was amazing.

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  4. Michael

    New York City

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Brunch at the Sugar Bar Restaurant. They even had freshly-made cornbroead--although the small portion served us was just enough for one (instead of two) diners. The cornbread, like our meals was excellent. I had my usual pan-seared catfish and grits and my dining partner had a delightful full breakfast, eggs and all. But no toast! Why the skimping on bread and cornbread? A breakfast and/or brunch is not complete without a side of toast and cornbread. Last time we ordered toast, we were charged for the toast. So, this time,we settled for the one tiny slice of cornbread which I devoured, it was so tasty and good. We had OJ and Pineapple juice in lieu of the alcoholic beverages that come with the Sunday Brunch deal. We're not hot about the mandatory 18% tip added to the bill but understand why that's so---too many diners stiff the waiters with stinginess. All in all, this is a very well done Sunday Brunch: compliments to the chef. The food is always excellent at the Sugar Bar. Mickey Michaels

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  5. Laurence

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking to experience an amalgam of musical genres, performed by incredible musicians while being served world class cuisine with a distinctly soulful flavor, then the Sugar Bar is your go-to place. The air of happiness in a multicultural, cozy as well as state-of-the-art venue combining a Southern Juke Joint vibe with superstar talent is electric. Broadway singers, blues musicians, new age performers all appreciating each other's gifts enabled the development of a true family feeling amongst total strangers in this singular restaurant. Thursday night's "open mic" events are an absolute must for anyone looking for a great evening out!

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  6. Jordan

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    All components of my meal were 3 different temperatures and none being hot. Potatoes were cold, pancakes luke warm and eggs were warm. Service was subpar. Took 30-40 min to get drinks.

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  7. Tia

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sugar Bar is a vibe!! I drove from Baltimore to visit. The hospitality, food, ambiance and bartender Terrell all top notch. Thursdays entertainment is worth the drive. One thing we did have a comment on is the cover charge for the upstairs. You watch the entertainment on a tv. We got paying the cover charge for the main room. My thoughts were the cover charge is for the host possibly. Either way, it is so worth visiting!!! We had an amazing time.

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  8. Danette

    VIP

    New York City

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sugar Bar is one of my favorite Brunch locations! The food, service, ambiance and hospitality are wonderful!! Shoutout to Damara and Dominic ❣️

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  9. Gabe

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience, great location and people, Great music and fun.

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  10. Amada

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the Sugar Bar. The food was great, the service was great. The only thing is when we first walked in, it kinda smelled molded. Otherwise great place.

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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 4.6 stars by 610 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sugar Bar

254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway and West End
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (212) 579-0222
  • 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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