Bright Side

Was here for the Valentines day dinner. I guess we chose a bad day, cos we've been here before and I've loved their drinks and food but the Vday dinner was just about ok. The service that is usually good and quick was comparatively slower but I guess that's expected since they were booked all night. We started with cocktails - I ordered the Requiem for Spring and the husband ordered a Sangria. The drinks were amazing, yummy so much that I could have ordered more but ofcourse I didn't. For shareables we ordered fried calamari and fries, cos I've had them before and I love them. But tonight the frites were thicker, slightly soggy but the 3 types of aioli (garlic, chilli and curry) have my heart. For mains husband ordered the half chicken and I ordered a butter chicken pizza, the half chicken was absolutely delicious. The pizza was kinda cold and hard - again I don't blame them cos it was a busy busy night. If y'all think I'm giving a glorious 4 star for an okay-ish night, yes and that is because I've been here before I've had my ladies nights here and they're usually good. So any other normal night they've been good as gold but I guess this valentine's night was just one of those days. I'll still be back cos I love their ambience, friendly staff and oh the cocktails!!

I'm glad I finally checked this spot out. The interior is very stylish and modern. I loved their curated cocktail menu with lots of fun choices. I went with the salmon bowl which was very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly. There is a private room towards the back that would be perfect for a small gathering

Atmosphere is a teen on a a nice day when the doors are wide open. Food menu is good but limited especially if you are a picky eater. The salmon flat bread pizza was delicious but not overwhelming. Drinks are unique and exciting however quite small... three sips and ready for another

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."What is Bright Side? Is it the sparkly vibey cocktail bar and restaurant it claims to be? Or a dark and loud sports bar with pulsing electronic music? Why not both?We made reservations for Saturday night and it was packed and crowded when we arrived. We were seated next to a column by the bar and it was very dark, could not read the menu, and extremely loud (conversations and music).We asked for the bone marrow croquettes but it was not available. Instead, we ordered the Tiger Prawns (calabrian chili & ramp salsa, preserved lemon broth, prawn chips). My companion said the prawns had a strong fishy flavor and I thought the texture was mushy. We also thought the prawn chips were an odd accompaniment. We told our server and she said she would tell the kitchen because it was a new dish and they wanted the feedback.I ordered the pancetta wrapped scallops (asparagus tartare, mirin & pea veloute, flying fish roe) which was overly salty. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and generally the dish was good, but a lighter hand with the salt was needed. I loved the fish roe, but because it was so dark, I didn't know it was part of my dish. My companion ordered Chicken Katsu (napa cabbage & broccoli slaw, szechuan cucumber salad, kimchi mayo, sesame, scallion) and after tasting their dish, I thought the roe was from theirs. The chicken was very crispy and its sides were flavorful.The crowd thinned out a little, the music toned down, and the atmosphere changed to more of a supper club. On our server's recommendation we tried the Carrot Avocado cake (fluffy carrot and avocado cake, vegan golden raisin buttercream, pistachios, vanilla-coconut turmeric glaze). This was pretty good -- not overly sweet and the plump raisins and crunch of pistachios were nice textures. The cake was soft and lightly spiced.So to look on the Bright Side: pretty setting, locally sourced ingredients, everything made from scratch, friendly staff. They also subtracted the prawn shrimp from the bill without us asking and thanked us for the feedback.

The vibe of this place was so cool with the disco ball and the chic interior but also very vintage like ceiling architecture. There's also a club downstairs that looked pretty cool! The songs were all throwbacks playing in the restaurant which was such a vibe! The food was absolutely amazing, ordered the cavatelli de mare and the seafood was out of this world. It took awhile for our server to give us our check when we were wanting to leave but all in all I'd come back.

Stopped in for a quick drink on a Friday. Heard great things about the cocktails... but this was by far the worst old fashioned I've ever had. I even asked them to make it a second time because I was sure they gave me the wrong drink.Overall the place is nicely decorated and clean, and the prices are just ok.

We came for brunch on a Saturday with a reservation but it didn't seem like we needed one. There were folks dining in but there were still tons of tables open.It's a beautifully designed space. Really nice lighting, chairs, and even the ceiling! To start, I got a Bellini while my friend got an espresso martini. Delicious! We also shared latkes as our appetizer. They were well seasoned too! And large!For entrees, my friend got the French toast with sausage while I got the lobster eggs Benedict. Her French toast was basically bratwurst style...not at all what we expected based on the menu description. It was good, but the menu was misleading. My Benedict was absolutely BLAND! Disappointing :(I did like the fries and the portions for what you got were actually generous. I was full for hours!The staff is really nice and I liked the vibe of the restaurant. It would be a great place to get cocktails before dinner.Parking around here is parallel and a bit tough to find on a weekend. But we managed to park a few blocks away.

Love the renovation of the old Bar Cento space... (I do feel nostalgic for Bar Cento!)... cocktails are top notch and the bartenders very knowledgeable and friendly. They're very into Mescal and they do a nice job with lot of different kinds.We haven't eaten here yet apart from the award-winning carbonara breakfast pizza (a holdover from Bar Cento for those who remember it)... atmosphere leans chic, fun place. We've been back a few times and will be going back in the future...

Elegant brunch spot. Upscale hotel lounge feel with relaxed and eclectic appeal. Nearby parking, full bar complete with a curated, hand crafted cocktail list. I sipped a Bobby's Bloody that was slightly spicy and super salty. Garnished with an olive and lime wedge. Open and airy with no reservations as they seat a lot of people. We sat in a cozy booth right near the front window. Great people watching on W. 25th. Server was friendly and polite, talked to us about the menu and made recommendations. I loved the Crowaffle. Just a touch of sweetness from the waffle (-waffle) perfectly complimented the Leoncini ham and the Grand Cru cheese. Buttery croissant (Cro-) spread with luxurious Dijon mustard. Must try!!! You get a cool palmy resort type vibe as you enter. Big gorgeous bar. Lots of seating. Private reserve area and BONUS...dance club in the lower level (Bird of Paradise).

Came here for an event celebration and we had a great time! The room they offered for the gathering was beautiful, great atmosphere and very private from the rest of the space. The food was also delicious! I went in feeling a bit skeptical since even though I had wanted to try Bright Side for a while, I had heard not too great reviews about the food but how happy was I when I realized those comments weren't correct! We all loved the food and their cocktails. Their pizzas were delicious as well as their lambcheta and their chicken katsu! Maybe the portions could be a bit bigger since they were soo good we ended up wanting more but definitely will come back for more!