The Harold

Matt ranks among the best bar tenders I’ve ever encountered in New York City. He’s chill, friendly, and makes a killer Manhattan! I noticed that every other person at the bar was a repeat customer — no surprise there. Hey Harold: you’re gonna need a bigger bar.

My review is for the brunch only.
The blood mary was bleh, but the wild mushroom omelet here is solid. Got seated here fairly quickly during prime brunch hours. However that being said, it got full pretty quickly soon after being seated.
Nice location… near ktown, penn station, manhattan mall, etc…
Not the greatest food but not the worst. Just okay.

The bartender was very rude. There are two TVs on the wall showing the same basketball match. There is a Copa America Argentina soccer game coming up and I politely asked him if he could switch one of the TVs to soccer. ‘Only demostic games’, he replied. He didn’t even bother look at me when he spoke. I lost my appetite and left the restaurant.

Came into this for place during a break I had. Didn’t order any food but I got 2 bloody Mary’s and they were delicious. Their mix is a good ratio of sweet to sour. The bartender and staff were extremely nice and even though I was only here for a short time I felt very welcomed.
I will most certainly be coming back here to try more items from the menu but I can tell you that the Bloody Mary is delicious. Go for it.

Iced latte is so good, so is everything I’ve tried so far. Great service and environment.

Pretty good spot for brunch. I had chilaquiles and wife had eggs with short ribs. Both dishes were well prepared and the flavors were on point. I wish the portions were bigger, but the prices were reasonable especially for Midtown NYC. The space is pretty tight. Our server mixed up the check with the table next to us, but the bills were exactly the same to the penny!

Update – came back a few times & it was always good, but one thing was super memorable: the waiter one night recommended the special, Artic Char (a type of fish I hadn’t had often) & it was freaking AMAZING!!! I mean, perfectly crisp skin, delish sauce, lovely presentation. I think I could eat that every day, wish it wasn’t just a special! The waiter that night was an awesome guy too, he’d been doing the job for a long time & he was so warm & friendly.

Oysters yes. Multi dip. no. Steak was great! Server was awesome even though he seemed hella tired. It was like 9PM so understandable. The décor was really nice and we had a seat by the window which is always great. I would definitely return here for dinner.

Fine spot for a drink, good service, but the food is outrageously overpriced while only «okay.» Admittedly, that’s a common theme in this neighborhood. The best bet is to walk south 10 or so blocks for far better options.

Nice dim-​lit intimate Restaurant Bar in the Heart of Broadway. Stopped in for few drinks but decided to grab a bite since the menu looked good.
Fish Tacos were really nice starters Wild mushroom Garganelli was nicely done.
My friends had a nice din: Scallops were good no grit or complaints.
Nice quiet bar with sports on. Dining experience was great even though busy. Nice surprise. Will try it again.

A solid 4 stars! This review is based on my bar experience (yes it was quite a story!). Food review will be provided after another visit.
The Harold is located in the hearts of Manhattan right before you enter Korea town. It’s huge restaurant logo will definitely capture your attention and piqué your interest. I always walked past this establishment every time I visited ktown but never get the chance to try this place out.
I was in ktown on a weeknight for dinner and wanted to find a chill spot for some drinks and cocktails. At the very same moment, my friend’s phone was the verge of dying — we were looking for a place that provides an outlet so he can charge his phone. We walked in and asked the bartender whether they have an extra charger, but unfortunately no one does.
While we were disappointed and about to leave, the bartender suggested us to stop by Duane Reade to buy a charger and they wouldn’t mind us charging our phone by the bar if we come back. We thanked the bartender for his gratitude and went to purchase a charger then return to the Harold to charge my friend’s phone. Of course, we used that time to order two glasses of wine while waiting for the phone to juice up.
I really enjoyed that spontaneous phone-​charing experience at the Harold that evening. The bartender was super friendly and accommodating with our request (normally bars have the right to refuse phone charging requests) and even began to chat with us about various things. We are so thankful and happy that we stumbled upon a nice spot near ktown with such great service! Next time I will come back and try out their food options!

Love the environment! Staff is very friendly and it’s in close proximity to the all the shopping around 34^th street. Very clean and cozy atmosphere. If you love seafood try their Lobster ravioli or Lobster Mac &a cheese it’s really good! They also have a raw seafood selection as well. At first you think it’s small but there’s a second floor for more seating and nice view. Definitely recommend it

Stopped by on Easter Sunday for quick brunch bite before my sister had to catch a train at Penn Station. After seeing that most places in the area weren’t open yet or were swamped, this seemed like a good choice.
We were able to grab a seat at the bar quickly and amazingly each downed a bloody mary and a brunch entrée in less than 40 minutes from when we walked in, which was great since we were in a rush. The food seemed consistent, good, and decently priced. The other people at the bar were extremely nice and the staff were enjoyable to be around.
Overall, they’re not pushing the boundaries with their food at all but it’s a reliable spot to grab a bite or drink when in Herald Square for me now.

Really tasty Vanilla French Toast with Nutella and Banana. The banana pieces were wrapped with caramel and were crispy outside soft inside. Good environment and location!

Excellent brunch on Easter. Grapefruit mimosas and eggs with beef short ribs. Ample portion for only $ 16. I wasn’t expecting toast and salad to come with it. Very prompt and attentive service at the bar.

Brunch joint on the edge of ktown. Their location is right outside the NQR and Path stations at herald square. They have a bar as you enter and two floors of seating. Surprisingly we didn’t have to wait for a table of four on a sunny Saturday at 12PM, prime brunch time! That was nice. :)
I enjoyed the pistachio pancakes at first. It is sprinkled with pistachio bits on top, giving it a nice crunchy flavor as you take each bite. However, each individual pancake underneath started to taste bland. It seemed like all the flavor was on the top of the stack, and I needed to use maple syrup to get through the other pancakes. I got tired of the taste eventually. But overall it was an enjoyable meal.
No qualms about the service. Staff was nice and friendly.

It’s a classic brunch place. I come because it’s convenient, although I wish the pricing wasn’t that high. Sitting by the window at this restaurant is really nice (you can take really awesome food pics). But once you’re put away from the window, it seems a bit… dim, which makes me super gloomy and tired because the lights they use are yellow. No thanks!
Food is not amazing, but it’s decent. I got the avocado swiss wrap the first time, and it was yummy! But the second time I went, for some reason, the wrap was MUCH smaller than what it used to be, which obviously made me like = =;
The staff is nice, but not as attending as I hope they would be. Also when they refilled my water, they spilled like all over my glass and some on my food. My wrap became soggy? Another = =; moment.

Gotta love the super convenient and central location! Can be hit or miss, but their good dishes are REALLY good.
Came here for brunch a couple times. The first time I got the lobster benedict and was disappointed because the lobster was cold, like right-​out-​of-​the-​fridge cold. I actually asked the waiter if it was supposed to be like that, and they said yes so I sucked it up and ate it.
The second time I shared the eggs on short rib hash and the challah French toast with bananas and hazelnut butter. These were SO much better. My absolute favorite is definitely the short rib — it was rich, flavorful, unique, and pretty much perfection. Would order again. French toast was soft and fluffy, super satisfying for anyone with a sweet tooth.
I could see myself coming back just because it’s so convenient, and there’s a ton of seating so there’s rarely a wait even for weekend brunch. That short rib dish is worth it enough to come back!

Plutôt une bonne surprise pour ce restaurant très central et très visible. Service très agréable et plats originaux et bien préparés. Les prix sont acceptables (sauf les vins, mais c’est pareil partout). Attention, pas de réservation en dessous de 5 convives, et le restaurant n’est pas très grand.

I went here with my friend, had pasta. It tastes not bad (not so awesome). I think the good thing of this restaurant is its location, and view of window seat. Because of accessiblity, there are many people, which means you have to wait a bit.

I would like to bring your attention to the poor service that I received from one of your bar staff on the evening of Friday 1÷15÷16. I was at your rear bar area with an employee of mine at about 8:15pm.We had stopped in to have a drink, after leaving work and a very long and difficult day. Your staff person tending the bar, that evening, seemed very annoyed that I did not check the drink menus prior to inquiring what whisky’s the bar had. He went as far as to cut me off and hand me back the drink menus. After which he would not address my order request and directed his services only to my male employee. He voiced having issue with what he felt was my «attitude» even after I explained to him several times that I had had a very bad day. I apologized and explained that it had nothing to do with him and attempted to order. He then explained to me that I could be «nicer» at which point we got into an exchange on how, again I was not directing this at you. He became visibly frustrated and then told me, «You can just leave as I will not serve you. I have the right not to serve you».
After we were both shocked and offended by his arrogant and borderline racist behavior, we left without further incident. In all the years I have been going out in NYC and in all of the places I am capable of patronizing, I have never been thrown out of any of them except yours. As a whole this was a very disgusting experience.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. From the outside this place looks great. Decent menu, prices, good location, cute atmosphere etc. but I’ve never had a more awkward eating experience than I did when my mom and I decided to eat here before we left the city. Our waitress was incredibly awkward with absolutely no manners or etiquette. The food was bland. My mom got the mussels and I got the chilled lobster. When my mom received her mussels she wanted to ask the waitress for a different bowl so all the sauce wasn’t sinking to the bottom before she could finish the waitress took her mussels and had the kitchen make her a new bowl which is not what she wanted. I have no reason to ever return.

I really want to cut this place slack for being in Herald Square but since I had to choose between 2 and 3 I am choosing the lower grade because I will not be going back.
First off, they jam patrons into tiny tables at the front of the restaurant that are so close together you literally have to pull the table out to get in. I saw other couples decline to sit– I should have done that.
Secondly, the food was underwhelming and the drinks were weak relative to their price. The service was fine and the décor is actually quite nice — but being less than a foot from the person next to me and lackluster food ruined the experience. Overall, no reason to return.

I would give 2 ½ stars. Because the service was good, nice interior but the food needed seasoning & l think it’s way over priced for the items & portions they serve. I ordered «wild mushroom pasta» it needed salt & pepper, which l kept adding. My Sister had their «Mac n’cheese» which l tasted & liked better but again small portion.

The Harold gets a solid 4-​stars for pub fare done well. My only criticism was that the host predicted a 10 min wait for a table and it ended up being nearly 30 mins — possibly b/​c my name slipped off the list somehow. This issue aside, our experience at The Harold was a good one.
The menu is largely standard pub fare — nothing particularly creative or out of the ordinary — but what we ordered was done well. I had the seafood pasta, which was cooked al dente and there was a generous amount of seafood in the pasta. The sauce was light and complemented the seafood very nicely. My dining companion had the steak fritte, which was cooked as per her order (a true medium rare). We finished our meal with the cheesecake and crème brûlée. Both were tasty, nicely presented, and hit the spot.

It is often hard to find good food and drink in an area of NYC that may also include… tourists. The Harold is a delicious and comfortable restaurant on Greeley Square, a stone’s throw from Herald Square and all the shopping it has to offer.
The cocktails were delish. My husband enjoyed the Maple Old Fashioned and I loved their version of the Moscow Mule.
The burratta, lobster Mac n cheese and the Cobb Salad were all really good.

Came for a late dinner — the food was really tasty — great when you find a place that knows how to cook a burger. The menu was extensive and reasonable considering the area. The service was top notch — we sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and nice!

Great atmosphere and rustic 2 story bistro in midtown (Greeley Square). I am pretty much a regular, as I am mildly obsessed with their classic Mac n cheese! It’s on the appetizer menu, but there’s no way! This gooey awesomeness is enough for 2 meals (at least for me), and it travels well, so it’s a perfect midnight snack! I always ask for scallions to be added, and it is a very nice touch! I would highly recommend. Organic, locally sourced, both healthy and not so healthy American dishes to choose from.

stopped in here for a work lunch. this is a larger place with two floors so it was easy to get a table for 6 right away during noon lunch hour.
as soon as we got sat they immediately brought bottles of cold tap water for our table, love when there is self service water option!
the menu had a nice standard variety for lunch composed of salads, sandwiches, pasta and entrees. there were a few apps that sounded tasty like burrata and lobster mac and cheese. we just went straight to meals. majority got salads which all looked really good. i may have made a wrong move by getting the lobster roll. it was underwhelming and i swear it was served on an over toasted hot dog bun (um brioche what?). the fries were FRIED and hard, like warm and maybe bottom of the barrel? service was also pretty slow, our lunch order was not complex but it took more than 30mins for food to come.
place in general was over priced, many other options to go to instead and spend the money.

My boyfriend and I came here while we were kicking it around Manhattan before we went to our Halloween party in Brooklyn. It had, of course, been on my list for awhile, and I’m rebuilding my categories of bookmarks, but this one I remembered off the top of my head for being a place I knew I wanted to go. Nestled in the heart of Herald Square with a beautiful view, it’s surprisingly good for a place in such a good location. Working in the Touristville that is Midtown, you know that lots of these places use their location as a crutch for the lackluster food they serve, but this place brings good food along with their central location. The space is a little rustic, cozy and chic with a small loft space upstairs. The feel of the space is like you’re dining in your stylish bohemian friend’s apartment.
The food is amazing. Nothing generic about this menu. It was a desperately difficult choice for what to have and pretty much every entrée is under $ 30. Definitely a win there. Duck isn’t on a menu everywhere, so it was a pretty easy choice. The duck confit was topped with a thin slice of duck prosciutto, something I’ve never had. Instead of peppery arugula, the greens to brighten up the dish were fresh mint leaves. The texture of the creamy, rich, spaetzle contrasted against walnuts and pomegranate. The whole thing felt like a non-​clichéd version of fall. Rich and comforting, but with warmth and brightness.
Throw in a pretty good craft beer selection on tap and in bottles and a lovely server, it was a great meal to start our weekend.

Came here on a Sunday with a party of 3. The wait wasn’t too bad. Once we seated water and menus were given. I was torn between the salmon benedict and the lobster benedict. I went with the lobster benedict. It took about 30 mins for the food to come out. Once i got my food i saw how beautiful it was presented. The menu did not say it was going to come with potatoes and salad so i was pleasantly surprised. As i popped the poached egg, i realized the portion of lobster was extremely little. One out of the two barely had any lobster. I was pretty much eating the bread and egg together. The lobster was also tasteless and a bit rubbery. I wouldn’t recommend it. The hollandaise sauce was extremely strong. It had this huge cheese taste which i did not like. I wouldn’t come back here for the benedict. Maybe try something else in the future if I’m ever around Herald Square.

The most beautiful meal I had during my New York visit. The flavor of the eggs Benedict was amazing, and the eggs were poached perfectly. My daughter got buttermilk pancakes, and couldn’t finish them, so I had a taste. And then another. And another. They were sublime. Terrific service as well. I’ll be sure to come back any time I visit the city.

The location is great, as it has a nice view of the street. The decoration and atmosphere is nice, and the noise level is relatively quiet during brunch time on a Saturday.
I ordered the Harold Scramble ($ 15) with a friend and the other two in my party ordered the Salmon Platter ($ 18). We had expected the portions to be large enough for two people to share, but unlike other brunch places with this price tag, there was barely enough for two people to share. The food was presented well, and was overall tasty. However, the price tag is too high for the portions. My friends who ordered the salmon platter asked for another bagel which was outrageously priced as an additional $ 6.
Overall, taste and atmosphere is good, but does not warrant the price.

Cozy spot for breakfast. The food and service is excellent. I had the 2 eggs any style w/​chicken sausage and a side of cheesy grits which was YUMMY. The mimosas are good too.

This place has a ridiculously good atmosphere, from the light fixtures, the exposed brick, the wood furniture and the bar! I stopped in for just coffee and dessert, but am planning on going back for brunch! Cheesecake was pretty good, would have liked a better crust, and the chocolate marquise was great just very rich! Latte was well made and stayed HOT! Service was good as well! Excited to have another bite here!

My friend and I came here when looking for something nearby to Macy’s. The Harold had a nice look so we gave it a go. The décor is really nice with lots of hats on the wall. We sat upstairs and it was great as there aren’t many tables up there so it wasn’t too noisy.
It was ‘brunch’ time so I had French toast with Nutella and caramelised banana. My friend had the lobster roll. I really enjoyed the French toast and it was a decent portion. I thought the lobster roll was a bit pricey at $ 20.
I would return here if in the area.

The Harold is all about appearance and service. It’s great on both these points. A cozy spot amidst the hustle and bustle of Harold Square it’s a nice reprieve from a long day of shopping.
Unfortunately what might appear to be great food, falls a little short when it comes to taste. The cocktails while healthy portioned tend to be a bit on the weaker side.
Overall though there’s nothing wrong with the place, however at the prices they’re commanding for drinks, starters and entrees. It’s not really worth it.

Place has a sign that says breakfast.
Walk in no breakfast.
Waitress proceeds to tell me that there’s a clock with time under it.
Picture included shows that there is no such thing

The food, location and service were great. Kind of pricey but, I say consider the location with the food quality…#FTW.
I had a few drinks and the steak n’ eggs before departing the City. I’ll definitely be back for the food!

Si vous voulez vous détendre tout en prenant un vrai petit déjeuner new-​yorkais allez faire un tour chez The Harold.
Situé dans le coin très fréquenté de Herald Square (en face de chez Macy’s), The Harold est un lieu cosy, très calme avec de grandes baies vitrées sur la place toujours très animée.
Pour ce qui concerne le petit-​déjeuner, je né saurais trop vous conseiller de tester le pain perdu à la banane et au Nutella qui est une expérience gourmande incroyable, ainsi que le bacon fumé au bois de pommier qui est un délice.
Les prix sont raisonnables pour New York, le service est correcte. Allez vous régaler le temps d’un petit déjeuner.

Direkt gegenüber unseres Hotels gelegen, ein typisch amerikanisches, gehobenes Restaurant. Die Bedienung hat eigentlich 7 – 8 Sterne verdient, sowas habe ich in D noch nicht erlebt. Freundlich, zuvorkommend, sehr gut verständlich und Dinge, die wir nicht verstanden sehr gut erklärt. Obwohl der Laden voll war einen wunderbaren Platz am Hochtisch bekommen, Wasser, Besteck, die Karte und ein Lächeln. Mein Special New York Steak eine Offenbarung. Mein Kind hatte Griessbrei scharf mit Garnelen und Tunfisch mit Grapefruit. Handwerklich für meinen verwöhnten berliner Gaumen was ganz Besonderes. Ich würde hier auch gerne mehr Sterne geben wollen. Insgesamt absolut zu empfehlen.