Jekyll & Hyde

Went here last night, very disappointed. It’s nothing but a dark place with singing heads on the wall. Food wasn’t great, everything was old. Over priced too. We weren’t entertained and you need cash with you too as they only take American express. The rest rooms were beyond vile, hadn’t been clean and the sit of the toilet was on the floor, felt it was somethin you would be in a night club. First and last time too visit.

I’ve been to Jekyll & Hyde twice. The first time, we stumbled across the restaurant while roaming the village one night. I had actually never heard of it and had no idea it was a themed /​entertainment type restaurant. My friend was visiting from Chicago so it was a nice little surprise after we were seated. It was a Saturday night so it was definitely busy, but the service was still great. The entertainers were at our table often and gave us several shout outs– probably because we are a bit crazy and entertaining people ourselves =) The food was awesome too!
The second time, the entertainers were still great and so was the food, but the restaurant seemed to have a dirty smell– like beer had been sitting on the floor for a very long time. We also had fruit flies flying around our table constantly. And the bathrooms are super run down and disgusting-​like something from a horror movie.
I am hopeful it was just an off night for them. Otherwise, great place to go with friends!

Cool and silly and creepy haunted fun restaurant experience! Especially great for the kid old enough not to get spooked by talking creatures in the wall etc and fab for the kid at heart.
My son is not always easily entertained as a boy with the cool factor going on – and he was smiling laughing grinning the entire time. The actor/​servers were awesome fun and friendly. From the goofy host claiming not to be a host telling silly jokes to the guy taking us to the table to the occasional wall and ceiling entertainment to the butler who does an impressive card magic trick at the table
To the main entertainer who climbed walked about and told silly jokes throughout, engaging the customers — fantastic job ! (Engaging girls at a neighboring table then my son at ours —
Telling him to smell her hair if he had the chance … And then to watch out for girls like that — They’re beautiful but crazy”) He could read who to engage and what to say even to the kids and tweens and teens.
Oh and not to forget the jeckyl anecdote/​injections /​shots served by a pretty gal. (Rum for adults and Shirley temple for kids) — she fed my son the shot — Yes, my son’s first shot with a pretty girl… And I was there… Such a special mom moment!
Then there’s the fun book case find. Not to be given away or missed.
The food — I read bad reviews so was expecting a hamburger disguised as a steak… But our food — the tomato/​mozzarella appetizer as well as the steaks with asparagus and potatoes — were great !
Drinks — I had their signature cocktail (too sweet for me) and another marvelous drink that I loved.
I’m baffled by the negative reviews since this is really a cool fun experience that is really a unique kind of place– I’m not sure what people expect to be so down on such a great spot. Maybe out of line expectations? If people want thee best steak ever I think they should go to thee best steakhouse. If they want a romantic date couples should find a quiet place with candles and not here where you will laugh and be entertained and amused by silly characters… If in want of a plot and full story line for entertainment, a Broadway show for $ 200 may be a better option. However for a fun time with laughs and silliness in a creepy cool restaurant with friendly fun service — Jekyl and Hyde is perfect. And yes you’re paying a bit more for food but the haunted décor in the walls, as well as the servers/​creepy fun staff, are part of the experience and they are not free/​volunteers.
Highly recommend — food, fun service attentive service silly service creepy service… were great. And saying I saw my son’s first shot w a pretty girl– — well, priceless !

If you are in town and want a cheesey funny place to dine, I definitely suggest Jekyll and Hyde. The décor is quite fun. The entertainment is hilarious and the wait staff is the best. The food is pretty good as well. I had the veggie burger. It was very tasty and I loved the corn relish. The dill pickles were good too.

I have traveled the world. I have visited the finest kingdoms and the most opulent of restaurants. But whenever I’m looking for a place to rest my bones, it’s the Jekyll and Hyde Club. Forget the Olive Garden, when you’re here, you’re not just family… You’re here for all eternity.
The décor is understated and classy, from the glowing red eyes of the lycanthrope that hung above our table to the Sphinx’s head that revealed great, deep riddles across the room. (Though, not to stereotype, the gargoyle was rather rude. It seems to be a common trait among the rock creatures. Sorry.)
The service is beyond compare, with an attentive wait staff flitting back and forth from the table, as if their feet never even touched the floor. In fact, now that I think of it, perhaps they didn’t, the only sign that they were there is the full glass and the feeling of a cold breeze across your neck.
While you dine, you’ll be regaled with the most important news and events from the day. Like the latest advances in defeating the specter of death or perhaps you’ll hear a reading from that most darling of romantic novels, The Necronomicon.
Do be wary of the Transformative Cocktail, though. Served in a bone white glass, this drink could make the dead rise. Or give you die-​abetes.
The Jekyll and Hyde club does not deserve five Unilocal stars, it deserves five Michelin stars.

Call me crazy! I enjoyed the food. It was a special occasion so this was the tourist spot selected. I had the steak, mashed and asparagus. I was very happy. It doesn’t take much to please me!
I get the fact it is a theme restaurant. I would like to return just for the food. I really don’t want to be frightened or entertained in a dark scary place while I’m eating. Not good for digestion. I’d be running to Rite Aid for the tums!
Service was fine, everything was timely. Unless I’m going with someone that insists they have this experience, I will pass next time.
Great for tourists.

I only came here because it was my sister’s birthday and she had really wanted to take us here. I saw a groupon and decided… why the hell not?! For a family of four it was an $ 88 groupon that would provide us with two appetites, four entrees, and four drinks. In NYC you can’t beat that. As soon as we walked through the door I regretted come here. The atmosphere was bleak. They seated us and the placemats were cheap and filthy! The table cloth needed to be washed. We ordered the steak because it was the most expensive thing on the menu… but I wasn’t impressed. I’ve had better steak at Applebee’s.
Basically if you have eaten at rainforest café you have a feel for what this place is about. The room is animatronic. The characters are on a timer and It’s only lively after 5PM. The magician was the best part about the entire experience. It’s lost it’s appeal from what I can see. I’m glad my sister had a great time but I’ll never go again.

I need to see where THIS location is going to go. I was here years ago (and it was a fine 3 star time) & then recently only to its Times Square location. Times Square was an absolutely HORRIBLE experience in food quality, service & management’s handling of the whole thing. I will say that the atmosphere is VERY cool… love the feel of quirky & odd. Not so much of THAT in the West Village location. I like going here with the younger members of our family (kids) for earlier dinners or lunch as opposed to hanging out on a date or just with friends. I will say also that i liked the «feel» and layout of the bar area in Times Square but the bartenders were the WORST & their drinks were really bad. So, as long as the staff of the Times Square location did NOT end up at the West Village locale, I will be back for another try. Hoping for the BEST because I REALLY want to like this place.

The food was FANTASTIC! Dr. Brain really made the night for us!!! Our waitress was again FANTASTIC!!! We even broke a glass and no sweat! The butler took us upstairs to see the test of there Resturant and again was FANTASTIC! The strip steak and the swordfish was to die for!!! Sad to see that the larger location had closed it the original was AMAZING! Hats off to the staff for making my trip worth while!!!

I kind of adore this place, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Imagine stepping into a 1940s monster movie set. It’s pretty big — there’s a neat upstairs area which tends to be a little quieter and a downstairs that’s filled with props and fixtures that make this a drunken Disneyland-​like haven. If you’re into horror, or just weirdness, you’ll probably enjoy this place. Lots of kooky characters, decent beer and drink selection. Only thing is that it’s not really a chill-​out type of place, on the surface. I needed a quieter moment so I snuggled up upstairs by the fireplace.
PS– bathrooms are hidden in the bookshelves.

There is nothing good about this place. Service, food and even atmosphere in this place is horrible.
I had the worst burger and fries in my life. They accept amex and cash only, atm inside the restaurant was not working so I needed to leave the restaurant and look for the atm so I could close my check.
I will never come back in this place.

Quirky. Fun. Entertaining. Those are three great words to sum up this neat spot in the Village. Found on a whim on Groupon, Jekyll & Hyde has a pulse and a vibe like few others. From the moment you open the door and hear the throwback music to when you are greeted in character by one of the friendly and funny staff members, if you are into cheeky, touristy and silly times like this, it is very enjoyable.
Not to be forgotten still would be the food and drinks! Fish, poultry, meat and a full bar selection made the show, live theatre experience so much more fun than we would have ever thought. One character that stood out the entire evening was a young lady who was in a maid or housekeep attire and with a whimsical and sing-​song voice that was memorable. All in all a great time and would recommend to anyone!

Tried bringing my birthday boy here for his birthday dinner because I have gone to the one that used to be on 14^th street area and I remember having a great time when I was younger. We walked in and there was nothing at all exciting going on. No entertainment happening. No props making any sounds or anything that I remember Jeckll and Hyde being about. We were told to wait 10min then the guy came back and said well 10 to 15mins. My boys and I tried to sit in the bar area and my youngest son couldnt stand the smell. It was quite gross! Needless to say we left and had a wonderful birthday dinner in Caliente Cab Mexican Restaurant next door. Save your money on their over priced food and 3 bucks pp for entertainment because there is none and just go elsewhere.

Beth and I came to this ghoulish place for lunch one day. Beth has been before and it was my first time here. The restaurant was chocked full of oddities including the waiters and the entertainment troupe (they do add in an extra fee for the entertainment). The walls had fixtures that talked and moved at random times. Beth ordered the Nachos Grande and she enjoyed it along with a glass of wine. I ordered two Cajun spiced chicken (one to eat there and I took one to go for my brother). We both enjoyed the chicken sandwich. The restaurant is a fun and eccentric treat. A bit pricey but expect some laughs, mystery and horror. They do have seating upstairs also, that has a morbid museum feeling going on. If you tip (read – bribe) the waiter a bit more, he does give tours.

Disappointed.
I love cheesy, spooky stuff, so I was excited to try this place.
I had no problem with them only taking cash or AmEx. I also didn’t mind the $ 3/​person entertainment fee. I’m sure their rent is sky-​high, and their actor (s) needs to get paid.
Pros: I came with a Groupon, which they had no problem accepting.
The waitress and host were very nice. Great service.
Cons: We noticed the B rating when we came in, but it didn’t deter us. However, the food wasn’t good. Our table got the salmon, the fried chicken, and the pita/​hummus plate. All of it was edible, but the quality was on scale with a seedy bodega food bar, not a $ 27/​entrée restaurant.
Thank goodness for the Groupon, as I would not return and pay their regular prices for this food.
The entertainment, the reason why we wanted to try this place, was very disappointing. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but in an effort of constructive criticism: the actor holding up a red-​glove prop in his left hand– his constant mumbling got a bit annoying.
The automated entertainment on the walls was also pretty bad.
I love the automated entertainment at Rainforest Café, so I thought I would like J&H.
But here, the voices were sometimes too loud, weird, and tough to understand.
Maybe change it so everything just makes spooky sounds?
Maybe create spooky lighting, and have fake thunder like Rainforest Café?
I love the thought of a spooky themed restaurant, so I would love to see improvements from J&H. With food and entertainment improvements, I would happily return and pay $ 27/​entrée.

They needed more entertainer doing skits and coming around. The guy that was there was kinda corny & weird. I had to try and do some fake chuckling to appear he was amusing.
The appetizers were pretty decent. Dinners — 0 – 4 people in our party enjoyed it.
I would not go back or recommend.
Waiter was nice tho.

Touristy and gimmicky and cheesy — maybe only suited for young children, but not too young otherwise they may start crying (a couple kids actually did).
Dark lighting, dark brown furniture (to set the mood of course), paintings on the walls with moving eyeballs, animal heads, a doll body suspended in the air on some kind of platform. At some points during the meal the lights can go out. A lot of noise, which interrupts any chance of conversing with your fellow diners. Workers dressed in character, as butlers or whatever play their part, trying to entertain.
Simple menu ’cause people aren’t paying for quality food but for the experience. Food isn’t cheap either.Overpriced.
we got chicken parm — hard to mess up.
Chicken fajitas — were pretty good.
Waitress was very nice and checked up on us a lot, and tried to remember our names (but failed). But her efforts were appreciated.
A narrow hallway lined with a bookcase, that actually doubles as the doors to the bathrooms (OK, I admit, that is pretty cool!). Inside the bathrooms, it’s cramped. In order for someone new to come in, you kind of have to squeeze yourself again the sink.

What a neat place. I definitely recommend trying this place with the family. The ambiance is cool, the experience is unique. The characters are engaging.
I gave it three stars because I would not go here based on the food and they charge $ 3 a person for character entertainment.
Definitely worth going at least once!

Once is enough. Took my 13 and 11 year olds here for lunch while spending a day in the city. I thought it would be a cool place that they would really like. They found it interesting but nothing special. It’s basically like a Rainforest Café with effects on the walls that move. There was a woman who walked around and talked to people as part of the show. She also interacted with some of the scenes.
Bring cash. I was disappointed to learn that they only take cash or Amex. The food was OK. I was also disappointed to see they slip in an «entertainment» charge on the bill which wasn’t worth it ($ 3 per person for lunch).
I’d suggest looking elsewhere, not impressed. Gave it 2 stars for the attempt at something unique — and my burger was ok.

I wish we had had the butler the entire time… he’s hilarious. Unfortunately we began with him but another actor took over halfway through the meal that just didn’t have the same hilarious sense of adult humor and strong character or presence. The performer is 90% of the experience in my opinion.
I had the NY strip. I loved the mashed potatoes. The steak & asparagus were good.
Overall I think the place is really fun & cool.
I was really upset that the host wouldn’t allow my husband and I to see the upstairs. I asked politely and he was surly and inconsiderate in his response which offended me after we had such a wonderful time and made it known what a great place we thought it was and jumped through their hoop of running to the ATM to pay cash without complain to be brushed off so abruptly. (That’s why 4 and not 5 stars.)

Nous sommes tombés par hasard sur ce bar après un après midi de ballade dans Greenwich Village et, en voyant l’enseigne et l’allure générale, nous nous sommes immédiatement laissés convaincre.
La déco est certes un gros point fort, mais ça n’enlève rien à la gentillesse des serveurs et barmen, à la qualité des boissons (des cocktails qui ont du goût et un large choix de bieres) et aux prix très raisonnables.
A essayer les yeux fermés pour le bar (nous n’avons pas mangé sur place ensuite, donc pas d’avis sur la nourriture).

Bar à thème qui fait aussi restauration (mais la nourriture, ce n’est vraiment pas son point fort).
Ambiance garantie: on est accueilli par une soubrette et un maître d’hôtel directement sortis d’un Rocky Horror Picture Show mâtiné d’Halloween, et la décoration est à l’avenant :
tête de prédateur empaillées. avec des pieds dépassant de la gueule, une table descendant du plafond, avec la créature de Frankenstein dessus, un passage secret pour aller aux toilettes.
Il y a des shows par le personnel et les décorations murales s’animent régulièrement. Bref, ça vaut le coup d’oeil, même si le tout commence à vieillir un peu. Par contre, il né faut avoir peur ni de la foule, ni de faire la queue!