Buddha - Bar Restaurant New York

Was here for dinner on a Friday night and really enjoyed ourselves! The food is Asian fusion. Martinis are delicious! So is every cauliflower dish!They have a good amount if vegan options which i appreciate,Desserts were a miss!Greats atmosphere-

Came here for restaurant week . The things we picked to order were definitely tasty and worth the restaurant week visit . Beware it was only 2 of us and they charged us a 20% service fee on top of 20 percent automatic gratuity so basically Ann automatic 40% fee . The crispy noodles has a nice savory soy taste and the noodles were very crunchy , The coconut sauce for the fish was the star of the show The dessert we could have done without . Because it was included we ate them but definitely not worth the price . The place is absolutely beautiful and the night we went the service was great

The Paris location definitely surpasses this one, but it was still a nice experience overall. The ambiance is pleasant.The halibut dish was phenomenal--the coconut sauce was the standout element. However, the sides were underwhelming and tasted like they were doused in canola oil, which really took away from the overall flavor. The shishito peppers lacked seasoning, the edamame was ordinary, and the Brussels sprouts again had that overwhelming oily taste. On the other hand, the spicy salmon rice was very good and a highlight of the meal.As for desserts, they weren't impressive enough to order. Overall, the meal was pleasant, and the dishes felt fresh, but aside from a few standout items, I wouldn't rave about the rest.

Going to Buddha Bar was by far the worst dining experience i've had in a while. I booked a 10:30pm reservation for 2 on valentine's day and upon my arrival there was the longest line to approach the host. Come to find out they were extremely behind in seating guest. I did not get seated until 11:15!! Finally we sit and it takes our server 30 minutes to approach us and that was JUST to hand us menus. When we received our menus to my greatest surprise there was a prefix menu set for the night!!! Every restaurant I looked at before booking Buddha notified people and advertised their prefix menu however, buddha did nothing of the sort and so naturally I did not expect one. I most certainly did not want one. That felt very bait and catchy to me, manipulative even because could I leave? yes but it was almost midnight on valentine's day. We had zero luck of getting seated anywhere else so we had to endure if we truly wanted the night to go on. With that being I glanced at the menu and at first glance it seemed like something I could work with. Boy was I wrong. 1 half full glass of champagne, 2 appetizers, 2 sides, 1 entree and 1 dessert for $150pp????!!! And don't be mistaken, that wasn't what each of us got served that was split between us! To make matters worst the only thing that tasted good and of quality was the lobster me and my guest split. Everything else was portioned small, bland and underwhelming. Everything about this place looks good, down to the decor but in actuality its a terrible restaurant. A scam. I spent way more in here than they deserved and as readied to leave, I decided I would take pictures in front of the buddha. I mean after such a terrible dinner, a good picture was the LEAST I could get. As I begin taking pictures do you know they had the audacity to turn off the light in the area I was in because the restaurant was now closed and they wanted to rush me out?! I think that truly speaks to the epitome of this place. Trash and I will never step foot in this place again and I encourage anyone else to follow suit.

Great atmosphere and wonderful service- nice and quick. You can come to share or order dishes. We shared crispy rice, fried noodles (my fav), pork, tofu and more. All were delicious and really enjoyed- Asian food with a fusion twist. Strongly recommend

Such a classy restaurant in the city. We were there on the Valentine's night and it was so beautifully decorated. A reservation is needed in advance.The interiors were so well decorated and there is this huge Buddha statue at the centre which is well lighted and brings charm and peace to this place. The services were excellent and our menu did not have much options for vegetarians. However, our waitress made sure to replace it for us which was great. And the food was delicious too

This is a such a great restaurant! At first I was hesitant to go as I feel like it had become THE spot and it just felt like it would have been an overcrowded over rated experience. But I was wrong! We had an amazing time with great service and great food. Atmosphere: This really is a beautiful restaurant. They have these gorgeous stairs you come down into the restaurant and the buddha is on those stairs. They have LED lights that are constantly changing the color and designs on the statue but done in such a subtle way that it doesn't hurt your eyes. The decor here is classy and elegant and feels very chic. Food: The food was flavorful and well presented. They have a separate menu for vegetarians/vegans. Side note, it hasn't been updated as frequently as their general menu so there are a few more veggie dishes that may not be on this menu. I'd ask for a general menu too just in case. We really enjoyed all the food we got there: cauliflower bao buns, maitake bao buns, vegetable rice, crispy noodles, and mapo tofu. Our favorite was the maitake bao buns and the mapo tofu We split these items among three people and it was enough, although I will say maybe we needed one more thing. We also got the tiramisu for dessert and it was perfect, not super sweet or with overwhelming amounts of coffee flavor. Drinks: We got 2 cocktails and both were delicious and strong. They were presented in a pretty manner and felt like true mixology cocktails opposed to something generic. Because we booked our reservation through our "Select" membership, we got both our drinks for free! A great plus, since a cocktail there cost about $20. If you don't have Select but you dine out a lot, I'd consider signing up. You can use this link and you'll get $100 when you sign up: https://www.meetselect.com/referral/meets-44825351Service: Service here was so pleasant and unlike so many high end NYC restaurant. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating as opposed to other high end places that can behave a bit snobby. Our water glasses were always filled and food came out fairly quickly. We also didn't feel rushed. This was a great experience and I highly recommend others check out Buddha Bar

I loved the atmosphere, food, and amazing drinks! The staff were super friendly and attentive. I wish the music wasn't as loud. Felt a little rowdy because of it.I am obsessed with the Serenity Cocktail drink!!! Vodka, matcha and lychee pure!!! All my favorite things in one drink! The sashimi platter is also amazing. I will be back for sashimi platter, serenity, and the chicken dish again! The brussels sprouts were undercooked... could've been more roasted and cooked. But overall, a great experience!!!

This was my second time at Buddha Bar. This time there was a DJ. Music was great but it was a bit loud at dinner. I ate less sushi this time and tried different items. I loved the tuna tartare with caviar and avocado. I would definitely get that again. The red snapper was also a fave. I wasn't crazy about the salmon crispy rice. I enjoyed both the pearl and aperitivo sour drinks. The ambiance is really nice! Perfect for any celebration. If you're taking someone out on a date, request the table right in front of the Buddha!

This review is only for the bar area. We had eaten in the area and wanted a place to relax. They had a DJ by the bar. It was club music with no words. The DJ did a great job. The bartender knew how to do her job. My Polynesian was delicious and strong. I thought it was well worth its price. MyHusband said his old fashion was properly made. It was a great night. I would come back just to relax in this bar area.