Nowak's

Great place with a great atmosphere. We ordered the wedge and the porterhouse for 2. We were not disappointed. Definitely have an order of the truffle fries!The steak was cooked medium and had a great flavor!The service was top notch and very attentive. Definitely worth a visit

I would leave three stars due to service, but the food was so delicious that I'm bumping to four. When someone in our party asked how pink the medium steak is, our server could not describe it. On top of that, it took forever for our order to be taken so we ended up being late to the concert we were going to. That being said, I ordered a medium-rare filet which was delicious and reasonably priced - I enjoyed it so much that I forgot to let the phone eat first. If you like red wine, be advised that the least expensive glass costs $17. I probably won't be coming back for a while, but it's worth checking out at least once if you aren't in a rush.

A perfect, low-key spot for steakhouse vibes and generous cocktails in the neighborhood. I have walked past this spot many, many times and it always appeared a bit too stuffy for a happy hour, not to mention prohibitive for a me as a vegetarian. I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxed and welcoming the bar area was when we stopped in for happy hour on a Friday evening. The martinis were old-school and delicious, and while the famed bread could have been fresher, the shishitos and the blue cheese chips were sublime. Service was friendly and we felt like regulars in no time. A great option and a new favorite in Morningside.

We loved Nowak's before the change to Cantina. Tex-Mex offerings were fine. Service was not. Feeling welcomed and cared for trumps menu every time. This fell short on both. Change is good but this one is missing it right now.

Came here with a friend for dinner yesterday evening. The inside seating area was fairly empty but there were some people at the bar/outside. Parking was fairly easy but might be tough on a busier night. Pros: we liked the food we ordered (chicken parm & nowak burger), the wine my friend had she enjoyed, and we were sat immediately with no wait.Cons: upon entering, the place was more upscale than I realized and the hostess was a bit pretentious about me wearing a hat. I took it off of course but she could've gone about it more politely. She walked by often and seemed to keep an eye on us which made me uncomfortable to be completely honest. Also, definitely an overpriced menu here. The food was good don't get me wrong, but not anything new or remarkable to make up for the prices. Inside was pretty dark.Overall not a bad spot at all but you can probably do better considering the area.

The quest to try a new restaurant while shopping nearby led us to Nowak's. We arrived around 5 and sat at the bar. They weren't busy then, but many guests arrived shortly after. It's a really nice place. We were dressed casually because we came in on a whim, but the bar was laid back. We were greeted immediately. They have a nice variety of food options on their menu. I opted for a sidecar to drink and the steak frites for my entree. My husband ordered the NY strip with truffle fries. We both enjoyed our meals tremendously and discussed returning. I recently began following them on Instagram and they have great happy hour options.

Cute place with a nice vibe. Very much a neighborhood spot.The food is good.Filet mignon- it was juicy and very good but it was too salty- at that price point it shouldn't be salty.Bbq shrimp - good.Asparagus - okMushroom- delicious Truffle fries- goodSpeckled trout appetizer- its fried but tasty

Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great food. Recommend to anyone looking for a nice neighborhood spot

Outstanding! Everything was just perfect. Our server Ian was just the right attentiveness was helpful and very pleasant. Our service was perfectly timed and of course beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. We both commented on the lovely decor and we were lucky the restaurant was a little quiet. Desert is a must!!! Homemade peanut butter mouse pie was better than my Big Mama's.

Nowak's Cantina?!? Really, really wanted this to be good, but it missed in every way. Nothing at all made it special - nothing about the margarita, the food - only plus is great location. Sad.