Boulton & Watt

Very good food.
I had the soft shell crab special which was delicious. My friend had the burger, which was a little rare for his liking but very good.
The chocolate chip cookie with milk was amazing!
The location is pretty cool. You can sit outside or sit inside. During the summer, they keep the windows wide open so it feels like a beer garden or similar venue.
My only complaint was the bus boy kept on trying to take my plate, even though I was still eating. At one point I had put my fork down and had the knife on the edge of the plate and he moved my knife to put it on my plate to clear it, and I had to tell him I was still working on it.
Then, when I was finally done with my entrée, he took my napkin too which was difficult for dessert.

There was a hair in my friend’s water glass, a hair in her food, and a hair IN MY STRAW that I sipped up (barf). Waitress was so cold and actually rolled her eyes at us today just because we said we were still waiting for a friend. Food was decent but served cold. Got one of the Benedicts and the egg did not run, it was overcooked. Sangria was flavorless. Bathroom was dirty (no paper towels and the soap was watered down which made me weary). Only thing I really liked was that it wasn’t too crowded so we could hang out there for a while (although is emptiness a telling sign?)

Came here on a Friday night for dinner. Good atmosphere and crowd. Everyone’s food was delicious. Had the soft shell crab special, which I recommend. Only negative was the service. We were a party of eight and two people’s drinks didn’t arrive until after food was served, despite asking politely 3x. Servers had sass.

Cons: Slow service
Okay drinks
Large seating
Great for large parties

Pros :Food is great
Accept cards & cash

Reviews for weekend brunch AND late night Sunday cocktails.
Saturday Brunch, food-​wise, was excellent. Our group of six ordered three pickle jars and six different dishes, and everything received rave reviews across the board: burger, Monte Cristo sandwich, omelettes, and veggie patty. Watch out for the cherry pepper pickle jar — very spicy! Atmosphere, too, was nice, and service was mostly good … until we needed our check. We didn’t see our server for a solid 25 minutes (they must have had a call-​in, as our eyes only noted one server and one food runner) before we could notify her that we wanted our tab, and then waited another 15 to actually receive it. Meanwhile, not one, but TWO hostesses stood there, twiddling their thumbs. Still, we liked the food and atmosphere quite a bit, so I’ll dole out three stars for the brunch.
Sunday night, with Governors Ball cancelled and Kanye’s secret pop-​up show proving to not be very much of a secret, the four of us drifted around to a few different spots before winding up back at B&W for some picklebacks and cocktails. I only planned on one pickleback, but the pineapple mint habanero twist enticed me into an extra helping. Cocktails were also excellent across the board … we tried the Out of Office, Strange Brew, and Brown Derby. Five stars for our late night experience, for an average of ⁴⁄₅.

Good service, nice venue inside and out. Been for after work drinks and brunch and both are good. There’s a few outdoor tables for brunch which we snagged and was great. Veggie burger was delicious. Drinks specials from 10 – 4. Would recommend this place for both brunch and after work drinks!

Super Laden. Nur durch einen glücklichen Zufall entdeckt. Die Atmosphäre, der Style und die Leute einfach authentisch. Das Essen sehr, sehr lecker und für New Yorker Verhältnisse günstig. Uns hat es so gut gefallen, dass wir da noch mal hingegangen sind und Freunde mitgenommen haben die dort in direkter Nähe wohnen aber bisher noch nicht in dem Laden waren. Lockere, ungezwungene Art des Publikums. Wir waren zum Lunch dort. Abends soll der Laden extrem voll sein, wobei dort kaum Touristen anzutreffen sind. Genau wie es uns gefällt. Direkt gegenüber von Katz in der Lower Eastside.

This is a really nice bar that I’ve visited for Happy Hour a few times with friends. Good atmosphere and friendly service.
The seating situation is very nice! You can sit on the sidewalk in good weather or you can have a drink inside at a table or the bar. They open the windows completely so it feels very «open air».
Happy hour prices are good– $ 5 beer and wine (I think) and $ 8 cocktails. I had «Out of the Office» cocktail and it was delicious and coconutty. The food is good, too. I’ve had the guac and chips and they were nice and fresh!
Tip: Go downstairs and pee before you get drunk. Stairs and alcohol don’t mix!

Boulton and Watt is that type of laid back, unpretentious restaurant that you can go to for a casual nights out with your girl/​guy friends for drinks and filling affordable food. The dress code here ranged from really casual to ready-​for-​clubbing. The music was loud and lively, and everyone shared communal tables. If you’re in a big enough of a group with a reservation beforehand, then you can be guaranteed your own table.
The food here leaned towards Southern, so lots of cheese and lots of deep-​fried things with pretty decent sized servings. Personally, I’m not a huge Southern food person as I find it far too heavy, but I was able to appreciate the flavors here.
We started with the artichoke fondue, pineapple pickle jar, and asparagus with bacon and sunny-​side up egg to share. The artichoke fondue tasted like artichoke dip, so it was quite tasty, but I was not a fan of the really hard bread that came with it. The pickle pineapple was really refreshing and had a nice kick to it. A few of my friends thought this was spicy, but I really couldn’t taste any spice. The asparagus was cooked to the perfect level of crunchiness and thus by far my favorite dish and probably the only healthy option of the night (ignore the part about the bacon).
For my entrée, I had the shrimp pappardelle, an all around really flavorful pasta. There was nothing super spectacular about it, but if you’re looking for something hearty, it will definitely do the trick There was so much in it — shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, cheese, etc. — that my tiny self couldn’t finish everything.
Since it was my friend’s birthday, the restaurant kindly put a big candle on her cookie cake dessert. The cookie cake comes with a huge jug of whole milk on the side — a really cute idea!

Meh. Looks much more appealing from the outside. You literally have to shout to the person in front of you to be heard and the fried calamari is a no-​go.
Sucks that I didn’t even like the beer.

My friend and I came here last Friday night after leaving the Nuyorican Poets Café Friday Poetry Slam.
Points for being one of the only spots in the area that the kitchen is open after 11pm! Our tummies thank you. The Guac is solid. I’m a fan. This was my dinner and it was spicy and tasty!
I heard the cocktails are good.
The environment is good. Mostly young professionals who are out for a nice chill night out. You wont have to worries about sticky floors or trying to find toilet paper in the bathroom in this place… def not a divey type of bar. I say this even though I had an economic dynamic profitability argument with some drunk dude that worked for Unicef. Apparently he didn’t think Banks are needed. I guess he wants to be paid in chickens. NOT A SLAM ON UNICEF BY ANY MEANS. Just funny argument to have at 1am at a bar. #1^st world adult problems
Please look up at the bar. The fans are memorizing

I came here quite some time ago with some friends to catch up over dinner.
Boulton & Watt seems to really specialize in New American food so I went with a medium rare burger in a brioche bun with seasoned french fries and got to try my friends wild mushroom Mac and cheese.
My burger was really fantastic. Perfect cooked and deliciously flavored beef. My fries were crispy but not over done as a good order of fries should be. The Mac and cheese wasn’t bad, but also not terribly memorable.
The cocktail menu here is really fun and so is the ambience… although there was one insanely drunk guy who decided to start an intense verbal argument with someone that might. The manager was not having it though and was quick to act and made sure that the drunk guy was escorted out immediately and stayed out. I know this is not the kind of place where things like that happen often, but they was it was handled was super professional so kudos to them.
Service was a little slower than we liked, but it was a crowded Friday night so it’s also understandable. I’d definitely come back here again sometime.

A good brunch spot for sure. Don’t think I would come here for dinner, but if you’re into a dinner and drink scene this could be a good place.
I got the seasonal omelette which had pulled pork in it. I definitely ordered because of the pulled pork and while it was tasty, the portion and price left a little more desired. I think my 3 star review is more about value of this place than it is taste.
Staff was super friendly and also very attentive, no complaints there!

Came here specifically for the cookie. Was a bit hungry so decided to try the Mac and cheese before having dessert. The Mac and cheese was good, nothing special, a little over priced for the handful they give you. The cookie was also nothing special. Looks good in picture though especially when you pour the milk over it. When it comes down to it, it’s just a cookie. Save your money.

We were at this spot just to try their one specialty desert called cast iron cookie (9 $). It’s chocolate cookie comes hot fresh out of oven. You mix it with cold milk and voila– you’re in heaven!
Definitely was worth it!
The only low side of the place is being super loud. You barely hear each other so end up shouting. It isn’t not appealing to me but for sure some other might like it.

This rustic looking place caught my attention when i saw their ratings on Unilocal.Good reviews & as browsing the pictures, food & drinks looks good too then I decided to give it a try.
Came here with my boyfriend & friend. For drinks we ordered soda & my friend got the spiked hot chocolates. I barely drink & this hot chocolate drink with alcohol taste really good. I taste the strong alcohol but blends in well with the chocolate so I like it.
FOOD:
Steak with fries– You taste a little bit of saltyness but perfectly tasty! The fries is crispy too.
Mahi mahi taco– actually the fish taste decent & because of all the stuff that they add like the avocado, lettuce & that sauce on the side, it adds flavor to it.
Burger with egg & fries– delicious! Its perfectly cooked & that egg & bacon makes it more flavorful.
DESSERTS:
Bite size caramel ice cream– this one is really good. Its a little bit salty & sweet. Must try!
Cookie with milk on the side– big portion of cookie & can share with 3 to 4 people. Its soft cookie.
The vibe is great! Its just a chill spot were u can enjoy your food & drinks. Shoutout to all the host & server thats really accomodating & friendly! I’m coming back for brunch. Yasss!

Needed to find a place for five people to eat last minute on a Saturday night in the LES and ended up coming across Boulton and Watt. I hadn’t heard of it before but now will be sure to come back as well as quick to recommend.
It’s a great mix of bar/​restaurant so would imagine coming here for a nice sit down dinner or hanging at one of the tables over drinks and a few apps.
We ended up getting the following: to share:
— 3 pickle jars (Brussel sprouts, cucumber, green beans)
— Mac and Cheese
— Blackened chicken
— Fish tacos
Can’t complain about any of them but my favorites were the Mac and cheese and chicken. I don’t even typically like either out at a restaurant but the Mac and cheese was really great– and specifically enjoyed the rigatoni noodles. As for the blackened chicken, it was perfectly spiced, huge portion and the potatoes put it over the top.
Only complaint on the night is it gets super loud. But again, I went on a Saturday night so to be expected. Made for a fun atmosphere but was tough hearing people talk.

For a group gathering, Boulton & Watt is one of my go-​to restaurants. Great place to wind down, grab a few drinks & good grub w/​good company.
So what’s the load down on the food?
Mac & cheese: cheesey goodness melted perfectly on each piece of soft pasta. And those toasted crumbs on top added a nice crunch to each bite. Ooooh snap, the bacon was the icing on the cake!
The quinoa salad was delicious in every bite. Quinoa, sauteed kale, melon bits, slices of cucumber & goat cheese all meshed well together. And you have a little bit of sweet & savory to satisfy all your tastebuds.
The before burger was surprisingly very moist. Unfortunately, it does get really messy since it breaks apart quickly. But there’s definitely lots of flavor in the patty. The fries are on the softer side. Portions are large so you’ve been warned!
Food? Delish. Service? On point. Perfect way to start the weekend!

Finally! Dinner at this place is something we have been looking forward to for a long time. Beautiful interior! The bar area looks really cozy!
I understand it’s a little bit dark for the older folks… (My husband had to turn on the iPhone flashlight).
We had the burrata with grape tomato jam and arugula pesto and it was really good. It had a bite to it and a lot of different flavors.
I had the fish tacos and it was good. Would have liked a little more flavor but it was good, maybe a little more salt…
My husband had the special and it was filet mignon and he loved it!
Staff was really friendly and perfectly present.
Definitly a place I recommend and will go back to.

Came here for Sunday bunch and it went from being empty to extremely crowded in .5 seconds! The crowd was pretty young but fun. The ambiance and décor were pretty laid back with a cool brick wall and fits very well with its gastropub description.
The brunch menu is pretty extensive with a lot of classics. They also have an amazing Benedicts menu that all sound really good! We got the Mac and cheese, the baked eggs and the steak and eggs and everyone loved their dish. All the portions are a really good size.
The cups of coffee are huge which is great. The bloody Mary’s were pretty small (probably because they were part of a brunch 10 – 4 dead) and nothing special so I’d recommend going with another choice for a brunch cocktail.

I came here with four other people and even though we had a reservation, we were still stuck waiting for a table because they won’t seat a party before everyone arrives… even though we explained one person was coming later just for a drink. Anyway, we were seated at the communal table that stretches across the restaurant, which was fine, but you’re stuck hanging your coat up on the hangers underneath the table, and it’s slightly uncomfortable.
Anyway…the food is really good. We started with a couple of pickled items, they were decent but nothing outstanding. We also had the fried green tomato caprese which was very good. I ordered the veggie burger and substituted brussels sprouts instead of the fries. The sprouts were slightly burned, but still good. The burger itself, fantastic! I also got to try the farro salad and the mac n cheese with bacon (A MUST!), and all were very fresh and very good.
Their beer selection could use some more variety, but I treated myself to some wine which was great. The food came out rather slowly (or maybe I was really hungry), but overall the service and experience were good. I’d come back… for the mac.