21 Club

Great restaurant! This place is filled with history.
The couple of times I passed by this place, I never realized it was a restaurant.
The food here was delicious, and the décor was pretty cool. There were old toys from different generation hanging above.
Everyone there dressed to impress, so make sure to look presentable. There’s also a dress code for men: suit jacket.
Overall, enjoyed my meal and time there. Classy affair. Worth going!

Absolutely perfect. Everything correct, understated and pleasantly old fashioned. Fantastic wine list!

I’ve been here with my friends and we ordered some great dishes. It’s unique interior design. Survive was great, but I need feel more luxury. There were many toy at the restaurant. Good for family and kids. Food was delicious and beautiful.

Thirty years ago Donald Trump was quoted in New York Magazine as saying this about the 21 Club: «The food is lousy but everyone who is something in New York goes there.» Fred Trump took him there as a child, and there is a special table in the 21 Club where Fred and Donald sat. That was where Donald learned not to bend down and shovel his food into his mouth like Kasich. Things have changed and now the food is top notch. We both had the sushi app and Nonet had the cod and me the steak. Fantastic. The wine was a marked down bin end. The best white wine I ever had. The service was great and the waiter made sure I didn’t get too drunk by staggering my dosage of alcohol.

Maybe Steinbeck or Hemingway may be able to top Erik W’s review of 21 but I cannot.
I would not hesitate to recommending this recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to celebrate a special day or just for on indulgence.
The serving staff (big thumbs up to John T., Chauncey, and Rosalita) was dressed sharp, attentive and not overbearing or stuffy, as well as all having a welcoming attitude.
Started with big eye tuna tartare and foie gras. My cholesterol probably hit 500 but it was worth it. Duck l’orange and steak tartare were outstanding. Finished with strawberry flambé and chocolate lava cake.
If you can’t find a wine to enjoy here it’s your own fault.
Left content and look forward to returning.

They all have it, Club Macanudo, Keens, the late bar at Four Seasons and The 21 Club — Old Boys a plenty hanging out in their natural habitat.
At any given night you’ll be rubbing shoulders with Stock brokers, bankers, entrepreneurs and their ilk. They are here to enjoy the longevity of an institution brought by staff that has worked in the place since dinosaurs roamed the earth.
The latter is one of the club’s greatest assets. When the irreplaceable bathroom attendant «The Rev» passed away some years back it justified an article in The New York Times. I was also personally saddened to learn of his passing. How many other restaurant service staff in town would you be able to give the same credit?
Speaking of media articles, the club hold one of the city’s most impressive wine lists. Another article was generated some time back, this one in The Daily Mail, when two diners to the club spent $ 16k on two bottles of Bordeaux. That’s a lot of media coverage that but The 21 Club has just the kind of history to give such occurrences the authenticity to make them true happenings.
While the restaurants famous Chicken Hash still remains on the menu at nearly $ 50 it is something you can easily skip for the Steak Tartare which is made to perfection on a classic recipe with unquestionable produce. You can’t ask for a better place in town to provide you with Old Fashioneds either, none of that mushed cherry to be found here. All in all you shouldn’t be visiting The 21 Club for the menu however. While the food won’t disappoint you it is a mere distraction to the ambiance and setting. If restaurants where ranked by the influence and networth of their clients The 21 Club would stand head and shoulders above the pack.

Excellent, excellent and excellent! Form the look of the restaurant, to the servers, to the food, to the bread basket, to the ladies room, to the decoration on the ceilings, I adored all of it! We went 5 of us, mom, mom in law, sister in law, hubs and me; we all had a fantastic meal by taking advantage of the phenomenal restaurant week deal! (Otherwise, it does get a little pricy).
To open up our appetites, the bread basket and the delicious butter have to be mentioned haha! 3 types of breads, thin miniature olive baguettes; crispy thin baked sweet bread; and mini boules. Honestly, I would have been happy with just that…
For appetizers, we had the venison pot pies in puff pastry; these were amazing! And we had one sashimi that was delicious and super fresh as well.
Our main courses were mostly the short ribs and it was a fantastic piece of meat! Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, perfectly presented, we all really enjoyed it!
For desserts we had the chocolate cake with dates and the pear tart. Both sweets were very much enjoyed!
All in all, this is a classic place with an old school feel, it is cozy and the food is delicious, beautifully presented… the meal overall had a (mental) standing ovation.

Saw that this establishment was on restaurant week and had to give it a try. This place is pretty fancy so make sure you dress the part. My friend and I were seated next to eachother because that’s the setup of some tables, although awkward at first you start to be able to see the décor together (which is pretty interesting). They have old Hess trucks, toys, bottles, mugs, and etc. hanging off the cieling, I thought was pretty cool and different. Now onto the food, for appetizers we ordered the Shashimi, and Venison pot pie, both were simply amazing. For entrees we ordered Salmon, which had great taste and was cooked to perfection, and for desert we ordered almost like an apple tart, and chocolate tart and both were delicious. I would come back here again for a date night.

I came for restaurant week 2016. The food was amazing, the restaurant was fancy and elegant. The only thing I didn’t like was the fact that there were too many waiters around. The waiters didn’t give me and my friend enough space to talk, they would come back every 2 mins to check up on us. Also, It felt over crowded for no reason. There were about 10 waiters in a small area, and most of them were just chatting amongst themselves, but they were nice, so I guess it was ok lol. But it didn’t change the way I felt about the food. The shrimp Mac and cheese was good, but I’ve had better. The two dishes I liked the most was the carrot and fennel soup and the cinnamon ice cream sundae! Love love love Can’t wait for the next restaurant week, so I could try their salmon!

Cool ambiance, food was underwhelming. Came for restaurant week, but also ordered additional items off the dinner menu… so what gives?
Venison pot pie was banging (rw), Crab cake was delicious (reg menu) seafood Mac and cheese was VERY seafoody (rw/I’ve had better lobster Mac and cheese at pubs), chicken mash was okay (reg menu/​my boyfriend had to add salt– wtf) and the dessert underwhelming (rw).
In addition, I had to send back my Mac and cheese bc it was cold (so clearly the kitchen didn’t give a fuck and let it just sit there) and the dessert was suppost to be warm and gooey. It was cold as well.
I was excited for 21 club, but I wouldn’t go back.

Overall — 21 Club is an undisputed NYC landmark and I’m glad that I finally made it there for lunch but I’m not eager to go again. My experience would have been much better if the waiters would have given my mother and I a bit more space and personal time to actually enjoy the meal. Food was solid quality.
I went to 21 Club for the restaurant week lunch menu. I’ve been here for drinks but this was my first time dining there. I was led to check my coat as soon as I entered. The seating process was a bit disorganized with multiple hostesses. It was clear that communication was a bit choppy at the front of the house.
Dining Experience — I ordered the venison pot pie, which came quickly after ordering. The puff pastry was light and the meat was tender, not gamey. Perfect. I had the faroe islands salmon for my entrée — stellar dish as well. The salmon and heirloom cauliflower were cooked perfectly.
Dessert was underwhelming and perhaps this only applies to their restaurant week desserts. I had the pear tart (poached pear in the middle over vanilla custard, sprinkled with walnuts). Not too sweet but I wasn’t blown away.
Service — Kind of aggravating. My mother and I waited much longer than others with the same reservation time, which was a bit confusing. I think the lack of communication between hostesses caused choppy cadence of seating. We had attentive service once seated that evolved into waiters asking if we wanted dessert every five minutes. The dining room wasn’t busy at this time so they didn’t need our table.

Visited here during Restaurant Week on 2÷2÷15 and couldn’t have had a better time. This is the type of place you want to go if you want an awesome experience as well as an outstanding meal. Between the mystique of über-​elite clientele and the historical significance of this establishment combined with really amazing food AND service, I can’t speak highly enough of our evening there. As much as there are great places to eat in NYC and I’m usually not a fan of visiting the same place twice but THIS is on the shortlist to visit again. Five stars on SERVICE, FOOD, BAR DRINKS, AMBIANCE, HISTORY, and so much more. If I could, I’d give more than 5 stars. The place is classy, sophisticated, historic and accessible. Well done. We will be back!

I went to 21 club for dinner with high hopes, and found mediocre food and slow service. For the first drink I ordered, I was told they’d run out of one of the ingredients. My second choice brought the bartender over to our table to inform me that she hated that drink, I’d ordered the two worst on the menu (an alcoholic root beer float and a Fly Boat Irish Coffee), and could I please ask for something else. While I appreciated the candor, I don’t understand why they put items on a menu that they then won’t prepare and don’t enjoy.
The lobster mac and cheese was far too fishy, and nowhere near enough cheese. I couldn’t finish it. I watched our table neighbors make the same mistake and give up on their mac and cheese partway through as well.
While there were a number of good foods, appetizers and desserts that were enjoyable, the overall experience did not meet the standard set by their prices. They were generally slow and unresponsive. I would not return, I would not recommend.

I was here for a co-​workers’ lunch during restaurant week.
Extra star for the interesting ambience of toy airplanes and football helmets lining the roof, but the service for such a supposedly high caliber restaurant was simply inadequate. It is not that they don’t have enough staff, it is that the staff are all disgruntled and grumpy. The gentleman serving water spilled water all over my dessert, did not apologize, and ran off. My ice cream was swimming in a sea of ice water. Service was slow.
I ordered the sashimi and salmon, which were quite delicious and made to specification, along with a decent cappuccino. The total bill for restaurant week for lunch came out to about $ 55 per person. I wanted to tip more, but the ice cream swimming in water made me cringe and I decided to tip 10%, but really should’ve been a symbolic 0%.
My colleague got the lobster mac n cheese. You should get that one if you can afford the calories. He loved it.
Also, jackets are mandatory for gentlemen.

It’s true, all the guys (or should I say men) wear blazers/​jackets, even the waiters. But a simple nice dress will get the ladies in. So girls, it’s time to dress up and treat yourself to a classy meal underneath all those toys and sports memorabilia hanging from the ceiling.
My girlfriends and I made a reservation for dinner during Restaurant Week (RW). $ 38 for one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert is a steal at this venue considering how that’s the price for just one of the cheaper entrees here! Their RW selections are denoted with a small jockey icon next to the item. We were able to choose amongst 4 appetizers (3 since a Caesar salad doesn’t count for me), 4 entrees, and 3 desserts.
BAR 21 EXPERIENCE
While waiting for my friends, I had a seat at the bar. I wasn’t offered a menu but already saw their drink menu (~$ 17 cocktails) online beforehand and ordered a Blood and Sand cocktail. I’m not a fan of whiskey but the rye and vermouth came out tasty with the orange juice and cherry liqueur. Hence, the hefty price tag bought me a strong concoction and complimentary bar snacks (mixed nuts, wasabi peas, cheesy crackers). They give you the option to bill your drink to your dinner tab but I paid for it right away. I brought my drink to the dinner table once my friends arrived and one of the waiters offered to carry my drink on his silver metal plate. Damn, I felt like royalty! He even pulled out my chair for me (and turned the table to help my friends get into the inside seats). Plus, we sat at the same table President Richard Nixon did if that adds any bonus points?
Now onwards to dinner @ BAR ROOM (dining area on ground floor)
APPETIZERS — I can’t choose a favorite, they were all so good!
— Chef’s Root Vegetables Soup — creamy, light, flavorful, large portion!
— Hamachi Sashimi — thin slices that are seared with an almost chewy texture and spicy fresh kick of flavor from their yuzu dressing
— Venison Pot Pie — flaky golden crust with hearty filling inside
ENTREES — Short Ribs and Salmon were my favorites!
— Faroe Islands Salmon — I love how the outermost layer of the salmon is flakey/​crunchy and the inside was so wonderfully soft and juicy.
— Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (beef) — gloriously shredded and screaming with a mouthwatering array of subtle flavors
— Herb Crusted Poussin (baby chicken) — tender chicken sprinkled with a very spicy herb that reminds me of wasabi and threw me off. The brussel sprouts and root vegetables were roasted to perfection but the sauce in the dish was a tad too sweet for me.
(The other RW entrée was their Macaroni and Cheese with shrimp and lobster, which sounds really good too.)
DESSERTS — They were all decent and well put together but nothing spectacular.
— Chocolate Sticky Toffee — came with a candle for my friend’s birthday (hehe surprise!) I love how the chocolate wasn’t too rich or sweet but still very chocolately. The toffee flavor was there.
— Cinnamon Ice Cream Sundae — this was an explosion of flavor and texture with cinnamon ice cream, vanilla custard, and sweet caramelized apple. I loved the first two bites but was completely overwhelmed in trying to finish it.
— Pear Tart — very cute mini pear sitting on the tart. I’ve had tarts before (without the pear) where the nuts were glazed with so much sugar. The Pear Tart here is nothing like that! The tart, although hard, does crumble and the nuts are not overly sweet since the pear adds a fruity sugary taste.
CONCLUSION
I would say that the RW dining experience here was a success. I was expecting top notch service and ambience (which were present) and only mediocre food. I’m impressed that their RW menu had good food. Definitely worth it for RW! 3 courses for $ 38 before tax and tip.
P. S. Coat check is free but make sure to tip at the end.

Went for restaurant week dinner. Not being exaggerated, it could be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. I understand that during restaurant week, some restaurants might not pay full attention to the services and delicacy of food as they usually do. However, no restaurants can be ruder and more insincere than 21 club. The service was horrible from the very beginning. The waiter who took our order was condescending and impatient, just because we had some questions about the menu and took a bit longer to decide what to have. I mean excuse me isn’t it very normal? What’s more, they charged us $ 6 per person for just hot water. HOT WATER FOR $ 12!!! After I expressed my confusion, another extremely rude guy came to explain impatiently about how hot water was counted as service, so it was charged reasonably. He even rolled his eyes on me. Which restaurant on earth hires waiters who roll their eyes on customers??? Anyway it was a total waste of 2 hours of my precious life and $ 50. I will NEVER EVER EVER visit this restaurant again. If a restaurant does this badly during restaurant week, it definitely says something about its performance in general. I will not recommend anyone to go to this restaurant, well, unless you feel like wasting your time and money. Good luck 21 club! Keep losing the tradition and competition in New York City, where so many good restaurants are improving and booming!
I wish I could’ve asked the names of these two rudest waiters who took orders and explaining ridiculous charge of hot water, but they are both in suits. They don’t deserve any tip at all. They don’t even deserve a place in New York.

OMG… the 21 Club is such an amazing place to dine. I was here a few days ago for restaurant week and love every minute of it. As I enter 21 Club, there’s a bar on the right and the coat check on the left. This area is carpeted in red and people mingling all around. Since I was the last to arrive, the host walked us to our table, the carpet vanished to hardwood floors and there were various types of artifacts (model air planes, trucks, bowling pins, football helmets, and etc.) hanging from the ceiling. Once seated, Chauncey and John presented themselves and proceeded to give us the drink menu. Now the fun starts.
I had a red wine to start and the rest is as follow:
Appetizer: Hamachi Sashimi — avocado purée, frisée, spicy-​yuzu dressing
Main Course: Faroe Islands Salmon — chermoula marinade, heirloom cauliflower, lime yogurt
Dessert: Chocolate Sticky Toffee — butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
The service was immaculate, superb, and outstanding. I can go on and on but I would like to thank Chauncey & John and the others for making my dining experience incredible.
Their 3 course meal for restaurant week will receive a 4 + + stars from me.
The final résistance of the night was the opportunity to see the wine cellar. Learning the history of the cellar was amazing but entering was even better. Seeing famous people names for example, President Nixon and Isaac Mizrahi on wine bottles was great. They also have a beautiful table in the cellar that seats 20 people for a special event and an original booth where people would sat to make deals in NY.
One day, I will hold an event in the cellar of the 21 Club.
If nothing else in life, you have to have to eat here at least once in your life.

I’m been here for restaurants’ week.
Hot pie. SHORT RIB. And Tart.
Hot pie is nice.
The Tart is really good.
Short rib is a little not satisfied me but still ok. Suggest try lobster.
The environment is really fabulous. I would make here be my fix place.

Staff are so rude. I was there for the first time loved the place the food but the staff was horandeous.
The door man was screaming from the top of his lungs outside. Very unprofessional… Felt uncomfortable. Good food all fairness I’m giving it a two stars and never returning again.

One of the best American restaurants I’ve been in NYC. The dishes are flavourful yet not overly salty. Have to say their desserts are not the best.

Forget all those trendy meatpacking joints– 21 Club is a true, historical New York restaurant. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner during restaurant week and had an amazing experience. Our staff was friendly and professional, not to mention we were assisted by a wine sommelier who actually took the time to teach us about different wines — a rarity in the city that never sleeps. Even for restaurant week, the food was extremely tasty and the portion sizes were larger than either of us expected. And, if all else fails, the borderline kitschy ceiling decorations adds a pinch of New York charm to your dining experience.

It is a one of the most historical restaurant in the midst of Manhattan. Exceptional service, welcoming environment and top-​notch deco are what capture you instantly when you step in this classic. I would love to recommend for small gathering or event. We went there for up stair at 21. But we got to walk around and had a small tour of the restaurant.
First of all, i have to mention the services are what bring customers back. Waiter is very helpful and mindful of what we do. They are all knowledgeable about the place and history.
The selection on their pre-​fix menu is awesome. We got our 4 course meals. We were completely full and satisfied after the 3^rd course. We couldnt even finish our main entrée. No complaint there.
Regarding the history of the prohibition period, we went down to the basement, we saw the hidden wall for the wine cellar. I admire the great idea and efforts to make this place what it is.
Recommended for romantic or small group gathering!

*FYI, $ 20 cancellation charge: I made a reservation for weekday lunch at OpenTable. They required a credit card to complete the reservation and noted that $ 20 fee would be charged if I cancel the reservation within 24 hours before our lunch. That’s a pretty expensive string attached.
Our lunch was overall good. Not like other reviewers who experienced (or complained) poor service or long waiting time, we didn’t have any problem during the course of our meal. However, I feel like something is missing… just don’t feel rating 4 stars for this place. Idaho trout was good but didn’t deserve its $ 34 price tag. Salads were in a range of $ 30-​$ 33 (didn’t think the salads were that special though.)
Won’t come back for lunch again, but would try again for drinks. The bar area looked cozy and romantic. Would be good for after-​work drinks with friends.

We ate dinner here last night as a nice compliment to our dinner the previous night at Beauty & Essex. I loved the throwback, old school atmosphere and who wouldn’t love toys dangling from the ceiling — quite cool!
I started with the shrimp cocktail (so delicious) and then enjoyed the creamy chicken hash with rice for my dinner (tasty, but too much food). We shared a side of creamed spinach and truffle mac ‘n cheese — I think one of us may have actually licked the dish it was so good. We shared the rice pudding and the cheesecake for our finale and enjoyed it tremendously.
The service was a little disjointed because you could never really sort out who was helping your table… I guess it takes a village, right?
The highlight of our evening was a Robert Redford sighting… so cool!

the first rule of 21 club is you don’t talk about 21 club…
actually the first rule is gents must jackets when dining and drinking.
no jeans and sneakers – WHAT? i can’t wear distressed denim or crispy Jordans, huh? argh. however sacrifices must be made for the greater good like eating and drinking in swank old school establishments.
i’ve only had lunch (mostly biz lunches) at the 21 club, which was never a private club… though many thought it is/​was based on its storied locations, famous clientele, and rules. most recently i dined here during Mad Man week where there was a special drinks and edibles menu. long live DRAPER!
opened in the prohibition era – this restaurant (former speakeasy) has serving swanky meals and sloshing sober patrons for over 80 years. the outside is pretty eye-​catching – decorated with colorful horse jockey statues against the dark black of the iron gates. the interior of the reception feels old-​ish but not worn out — everything looks shiny, polished, and well-​maintained. i expected something out of another era of time… feels like old décor but not in an antique or classical sorta way.
you’ll be greeted. asked for your reservation time. and walked to your table.
always make reservations!
i typically sit at table 3 in the BAR ROOM – the «Gordon Gekko» table – the character from Wall Street. GREED IS GOOD!
you’ll notice in the in the reddish themed, dark wood room – which makes you feel like you’re in fancy parlor or study. tons of different items hanging from the ceiling – toys, sports memorabilia, knickknacks etc. apparently the celebrity clientele here have donated these items that are carefully hung from the ceiling.
the lunches in the Bar Room are prixe fixe or a la carte. if you have time and having a boozy lunch, do the prixe fixe. for the faint of heart – the lunch or anything here is pricey. you are not only paying for quality of food (which is fine. i would not say it’s the best ever), but the service and ambiance make it pretty damn good and to me well worth the price for lunch splurging. also the prixe three course sans beverages is the best bang for your buck, imo. the starters of 21 salad or the crab tartare is pretty spot on. the lamb or salmon are solid entrees. the chocolate panna cotta during Mad Men week was dessert heaven. drinks are made with a heavy hand here. order classic cocktails: martinis, gimlets, etc. you will not be disappointed.
the service is amazing. very attentive. great conversation. super friendly. and not creepy. white glove service all the way. with cleaning and refolding napkins and such as needed. the waiters, bussers, and other staff really pride themselves on providing that next level of service in terms of dining experience by really spending time to answer your q’s about the menu, accommodating your requests, and making your experience at 21 seamless (no, not the delivery service!).
the clientele in general is on the older side. much older siiiide. i have a feeling that many of the regular patrons here have been eating at 21 for the last 20−30-or 40 years. so outside of the entertainment of a fabulous meal, you get to see old folks get hammered. HA!
tbh, can you get a better value food wise? yes. will you find better executions of the menu elsewhere of course. however you can’t place a true value on the time-​travelling feel of being transported in the 21 Club via food, drinks, service, and historical elegance.
drops mic, so i can kick back and relax with this gimlet.
i out.
zzz.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. My girlfriend and I came for restuarant week and had an excellent time. The waitstaff strikes a good balance between attentive and giving you space. The sommelier was one of our favorites – a quirky, friendly, extremely knowledgeable man who gave us many great recommendations and taught us a thing or two.
The décor is also interesting with one portion of the bar and lounge being woody and having several paintings and the dining area having American sports memorabilia and construction toys on the ceiling. It may sound odd reading that, but it’s a great dynamic that speaks to Americana.

Just exquisite. I came here for a date with my boyfriend and loved everything from the décor, to the vibe, to the food and drinks. We came right on time for our reservation but needed to wait about 15 minutes for our table to be ready… but we didn’t mind because we were able to enjoy the bar/​lounge area for a drink. Once our table was ready, we were seated in a dimly lit, romantic feeling room with toys adorning the ceiling. I thought it added a fun vibe to the otherwise serious place. For an appetizer I got the salmon and crab tartare, for my entrée I got the leg of lamb, and for dessert I got the frozen yogurt parfait. All were amazing. The service was very attentive too, always refilling drinks and the courses came out in a timely manner. This is a great formal dinner spot that doesn’t feel too stuffy. They do their best to make everyone feel like their most important customer. From the way the host pulls out the chairs for each person before everyone sits down, to the bathroom attendants, this is just a very high class place. I’ll be back for special occasions to come.
Note that there is a dress code– jacket required for men and similar caliber for women. I wore a cocktail dress and heels, while my boyfriend wore a suit. You WILL be turned away if you don’t comply.

I came with my colleagues on a weekday lunch. Would give this place a three star to be honest, but given we came in for restaurant week menu and did not put high expectation, I would love to give a four-​star review here.
First, we were depressed by the outside looking — quite different from what’s show in Google pictures because of its exterior renovation. But inside decoration is nice! At least, I never imagined it before I came in personally.
We got checked in super quickly and services were very friendly. Great service here I feel.
To the center, the food. For restaurant week menu, I would recommend the appetizer — Crab and Salmon Tartare, tasting great. For main course, I got Roasted Leg Of Lamb, not bad. I ordered Ricotta Tart for dessert and it was so-​so. I see online that the restaurant week menu is also offered on other days throughout the year but charge higher — Two Courses for $ 34 /​Three Courses for $ 42 per person.
In general, only on the food side, I feel this place offered me food no better than average $$$-$$$$ restaurants in the city. But considering other aspects, such as decoration, service, great restaurant week price, and historical reputation, definitely recommend you try here in restaurant week.

Hey if you have 5 $ sign, you better provide good service.
Our server Jonathan was really just not there. We had to ask for service every single time instead if him coming to us.
I waited 15min for a glass of water after I sat down and they already gave me the bread…(which I don’t understand why cuz I hadn’t ordered at that time)
The food was pretty good though, good value through restaurant week. The décor was food but it’s a little dark. My rose wasn’t very impressive and they only have one kind.
Fun fact: 21 club was the famous speakeasy place back in the days!

Traditionsreicher kann selbst in New York kaum ein Restaurant sein. Schon die Außenfassade ist, besonders am Abend, eine Show.
Das upstairs ist fensterlos und uninteressant; aber der Barroom hat es in sich.
Dank der Homepage des 21 weiss der Gast im Barroom genau (die Position de Tische ist seit Jahrzehnten unverändert) wer an seinem Tisch schon gesessen hat.
An Tisch 7 waren es John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, George and Barbara Bush !
Die Atmosphäre ist gediegen, historisch verspielt. An der gesamten Decke hängen Spielzeuge.
Das Servicepersonal ist an Aufmerksamkeit nicht zu überbieten. Die Cocktails von der namengebenden Bar sind exzellent, amerikansich üppig.
Das Menü kommt in angemessener Zeit und Qualität. Die reklamierten fehlenden Babymöhren fanden umgehend den Weg zum Tisch.
Die Umgangsformen des Personals sind perfekt: You were right to bring it to my attention
Das Publikum ist selbst für New Yorker Verhältnisse unschlagbar. Im Laufe des Abend wandelt sich der 21 Club vom Restaurant zur Club-​Bar.
Einmalig.