Welcome to The Lobby Bar & Garden
At The Lobby Bar & Garden, guests are invited to indulge in a vibrant culinary experience nestled in the heart of New York City. With a focus on South American flavors, this bar presents a compelling menu of creative small and large plates, featuring highlights like the succulent Chicken a la Brasa and exquisite Charred Octopus. The airy, inviting ambiance, adorned with modern decor and a charming garden, fosters a lively social atmosphere. As reviews reflect, attentive service enhances the dining experience, making The Lobby Bar & Garden an ideal spot for casual gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying exceptional food and drinks.
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518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Hotline: (347) 415-1476
Welcome to The Lobby Bar & Garden, a vibrant culinary oasis nestled in Chelsea, New York. Located at 518 W 27th St, this enchanting establishment offers both a delightful menu and a charming atmosphere that beckons food lovers and socialites alike.
The lobby serves as a refreshing retreat, filled with natural light and contemporary decor, creating an inviting space for any occasion—be it a casual lunch, a festive dinner, or a gathering with friends. The garden area adds a touch of greenery, enhancing the overall ambiance and providing an ideal backdrop for a relaxing meal or celebratory drinks.
The menu at The Lobby Bar & Garden is a testament to culinary creativity, featuring a range of small and large plates inspired by South American flavors. A few standout dishes include:
- Crispy Chicharron - A delightful starter with aji verde, curtido, and plum gastrique.
- Peruvian Ceviche - Fresh market fish complemented by aji amarillo and sweet potato, making for a refreshing bite.
- Mini Churrasco - Grilled hanger steak served with chimichurri for a savory experience.
- Chicken a la Brasa - Whole chicken glazed with guava and served with confit tomatoes—a dish many patrons rave about.
Moreover, signature Guacamole garnished with watermelon radish and Oaxaca chips emerges as a crowd favorite, celebrated for both its presentation and taste. Customers rave about the flavors and meticulous preparations that define each dish at the restaurant. The overall dining experience is enhanced by attentive service and knowledgeable staff, ensuring every detail is catered to for an unforgettable meal.
The feedback from patrons echoes excitement for the new establishment, highlighting great service and a promising atmosphere. As one customer recalled, the energy and aesthetics of the bar create a perfect setting for catch-ups with friends. Others have expressed eagerness to return with larger groups to sample more of the enticing menu options.
With the air of a newly opened hotspot, The Lobby Bar & Garden exudes charm and culinary flair. Whether you are indulging in small plates with friends or savoring a generous large plate, this restaurant is poised to make a lasting mark on New York City’s vibrant dining scene. Join us at The Lobby Bar & Garden for a dining adventure that celebrates flavors, ambiance, and memorable moments.
Really enjoyed food for lunch choosing Israeli rice bowl. Also had a relaxing afternoon drinking with friends Really helpful staff with great service. Terrific environment. Whole place airy and full of light. Strongly recommend.
My wife and I Had dinner at HOWM restaurant Located at Selina in Chelsea New York. I must say the ambulance was Spectacular! The garden is beautifully decorated with wonderful mirrors, the furniture is modern an extremely comfortable and complemented by beautiful weather. Melina G Was our server. She was attentive, courteous, professional and gave us wonderful recommendations. Paul was also amazing and extremely pleasant. The presentation of the signature guacamole was phenomenal and complemented by great taste. The mini Churrasco Was perfectly cooked, tender moist and extremely tasty. However the star of the night was the chicken à la Brasa- guava glazed Was delicious contif tomatoes and Rosemary. By far the best chicken I've ever had in my life. I will come back, many compliments to the chef
Went to try this new place with my friend and or was so good! Service was amazing -- and the interior was so nice. Currently it's not packed because it just opened so there was so much space which I honestly loved! The waitress told me there's a rooftop area upstairs and I saw a back patio! I also saw another table with a cake so it might be a great area for birthday celebration too (but I guess ask then just in case). Food wise everything we ordered was amazing! Drinks too -- my favorite was probably the Octopus and Churrasco. I think I wouldn't mind coming back with a larger party to try all the food I want to eat. I was too full for dessert but so curious about it too.
HOWM Cocina & Cocktails is a new pan South American restaurant (the chef is from Ecuador) in the Selina Chelsea hotel. HOWM fully delivers on the "cocina" part of the equation, but the cocktails are disappointing (not bad, but don't put it in the name unless you are able to deliver stellar drinks). Back to the food, it is really amazing. Great flavors in every dish we tried. A moderate amount of heat in one or two dishes, but nothing is very spicy. The desserts are great too.
The pictures don't do it justice, but damn that was a good meal! Everything was delicious, food and drinks. Love the variety of small plate/large plates and the fact they offer package combos if you have groups of a certain size (albeit not particularly price effective?). From the plating, to the freshness, to the seasoning, HOWM did it all and completely nailed the South / Central American menu we were hoping for. On top of this, the ambiance was great, good energy, the interior a little fancier, with the exterior a bit more playful. Ultimately, an awesome catch and glad they were able to accommodate our party of 8. Would happily come back. *One thing to note (mostly for the owner) - this is a brand new restaurant, and while the drinks were delicious, they took forever (~20-30 min per). The staff wasn't very knowledgeable yet, and a bit slow, so your meal might take longer than expected. I'll chalk it up to being new and won't ding them for it this time, but hope efficiency improves for future experiences.