The Corner Store

The Corner Store knows it's good, and they know you want to be there, and they're right and totally not obnoxious about it (even when they totally could be and everyone would come anyway). The service is phenomenal, with helpful waiters appearing at just the right time to fill your drink but never rushing you and managers checking in making you feel like a special guest (but you're definitely not bc Taylor Swift is probably also there). The waiters also seemed to be just as excited about each dish as the guests, giving the same wide-eyed looks at each dish as they passed by.While I would love to come back to the Corner Store and relive all of this, I wouldn't fight for a reservation or wait in line for hours. The food was delicious, but I can't seem to point to a standout dish. It was just overall a really fun experience with good food. I started with the sour cream and onion martini. Honestly, it wasn't that different from a typical dirty martini except it had notes of dill (not sour cream or onion). I also tried the tomato martini which was a bit too acidic for my taste.The first bite I had was the Lobster and Caviar Roll. Expensive, but a good portion size, and one of my favorite bites of the night. I would honestly get more of these instead of a main next time. We also started with the Spinach and Artichoke dip, which I dug right into and couldn't stop eating. I didn't want to fill up early in the meal, but this dip made it a challenge. I don't usually love a creamy dip but this one was made with high quality cheese that made it more stringy than gooey. Lastly, we had the Pizza Rolls, which I found kind of boring and overrated honestly (not bad just doughy). With our main course, we had the Caesar Salad, the French Fries, and Mashed Potatoes. The Caesar was a great Caesar! I found the fried cream cheese bites to be a bit rich and out of place in the salad, although the everything bagel croutons hit the spot. I'm not sure I can enjoy another Caesar without them. The fries were delicious, and while the sauces were fun to try, they aren't essential. If you're going to pick, the McAioli was my favorite, followed by the Horseradish Aioli, which also comes with the French Dip (and while I really liked it, I really wanted some more horseradish spiciness in it). The mashed potatoes are buttery and smooth and very rich, so while they're great, I really only had a bite and probably would skip next time. For our main course, we got the French Dip. I don't really like French Dips, but this one was moist and flavorful without being too meaty. It was also very buttery and rich, so again, I didn't eat much, but I really enjoyed what I had. The French Dip and all the sides we tried were also very salty. This is probably expected of potato dishes and a French dip sandwich, but I felt like these were especially salty. Somehow, we still had some room for dessert and tried the Samoa Sundae and the Apple Pies. As someone who doesn't like coconut (a theme of this meal is that I happened to like a lot of dishes despite them being foods I really don't like), the ice cream was custardy and rich and addicting. The Apple Pie was also good. It was warm without being mushy and clearly was freshly made. It also came with a cup of vanilla ice cream with cinnamon and caramel that was incredible. So while I can't pick a favorite dish, I thought each item I had was a better made version of what it usually is. And even with some critiques, I left absolutely stuffed. The gorgeous decor, attention to detail (everything is monogrammed/customized down to the toothpicks and bathroom soap dispensers), and great service make The Corner Store what it is. It doesn't need to be your top priority, but having been, I would say it's worth a little inconvenience to try and get in. And don't forget to ask for a matchbox when you walk out :)

Took the last walk in spot on a Monday as soon as they opened. The ambiance inside is perfect for grabbing a a nice drink or bites with friends. We started with the pornstar royale and the sour cream and onion martini. The martini tasted just like a sour cream and onion chip and came with chips on the side. After that, I got a pecan manhattan, which came with pecans that were candied in house. Delicious! For appetizers we got the lobster caviar roll and the 5 cheese pizza rolls. The lobster roll was so fresh with a toasted bun and the pizza rolls were a great appetizer with a honey drizzle and ranch on the side. We also got the caesar salad and wagyu french dip. The salad might have been the best Ive had. It came with everything bagel croutons as well as crispy cream cheese, and when you bit it open had melted cream cheese inside. The wagyu french dip was also a must get, the au jus paired so well with the sandwich. We ended with the girl scout cookie sundae. It tasted just like a samoa! It was ice cream with fudge, a shortbread cookie, and toasted coconut. The service was amazing and we loved sitting at the bar to watch the bartenders make our drinks. Everything exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend, but get there early to snag a spot.

Had a great time! We started with pizza rolls and lobster roll to start, then had the branzino, French dip and fries for entree, and the scout cookies sundae for dessert. At the beginning, we had the coconut nigroni and the tuxedo martini - they were both delicious but I think the martini was slightly better. Service was quick and very attentive. The ambiance was romantic and the restaurant has smart elegant as the dress code.I would highly recommend checking them out! I will be back to try the sole and filet mignon!

One of my new favorite NYC restaurants! How do you get in? Not sure I will ever fully understand the reservation chaos that is this city but a friend of mine was able to get us a reservation through the restaurant texting her day of from the Resy Ntoify list. My lucky day. DrinksGet all of the martinis. We were obsessed with the tomato and sour cream and onion martinis. They're served with side cars and a little snack as an added bonus. FoodGet all of the things you see on the internet. The Pizza Rolls, Lobster Rolls, Caesar Salad, French Dip, and Fries are a must. The Steak Frites was good but a bit salty. Maybe try a different steak and order the fries on the side. The Caesar is life changing so please, don't skip! Overall, I'm a huge fan and would love to keep coming back. If you can get in, it's worth it!

Had a wonderful time here ! At first I was a bit skeptical about the hype of this place. But it def lived up to it ! We had the spinach /artichoke dip and the tuna tartare which were fantastic ! For our entrees we had the branzino and filet mignon . Both on point as well with a side order of the fries and sauces ! The expresso martini was divine too! Lastly the desserts ! We tried all three ! Big shot out to Peter too ! The ambiance was great , romantic but also laid back and cozy ! From the service , Esteban who was a delight from start to finish to the food , and ambiance ! Would def recommend this place to check out!

I wasn't sure what to expect coming to The Corner Store. I've heard it talked about a lot on social media.My friend has connections with the staff, so she was able to get us a reservation with no issue. I can see on Resy that reservations are hard to come by otherwise. The restaurant is impeccably decorated and the "vibe" is cool and a little nostalgic.There is certainly an air of pretentiousness when you step in, from the hosts to the other guests milling about. I wish I had a dollar for every ounce of lip filler I saw here.There's a few bar seats (but I assume you can't just "pop" in here, ever) and a large dining room in the back.We were sitting in a corner booth which was cozy. For a restaurant of this reputation and caliber, I expected much much more service wise. No one came to our table for at least 20 minutes. Not even to pour water. We had to flag a passing server to get noticed. I expect this kind of behavior at an Applebees, but not here. So immediately, I had a sour taste in my mouth about this place.The person we flagged down had such an arrogance about them that we felt like we were bothering them to, you know, spend our money here. Her 1990s era brown lipstick also added to her arrogant demeanor. She begrudgingly took our water preference and drink orders and then vanished. Another server popped over a few minutes later. This one was actually very nice and pleasant, I just wish she had shown up 20 minutes earlier.She took our food orders.Our drinks arrived via the arrogant server. I had the infamous sour cream and onion martini and my friend *thought* she had the matzoh ball soup martini. However, 10 minutes later, brown lipstick server comes over and says that my friends drink is actually the wrong one. And comes back with the correct matzoh ball soup martini. The sour cream and onion martini was surprisingly not gross. It really tasted like those potato chips but not in a nasty way. It is very rich and I think once you've had one, you don't need another. My friend's matzoh ball soup martini also tasted just like the soup.We ordered fries with all 3 of their sauces, ravioli, heirloom carrots and the lobster caviar roll.The fry sauces were very good, especially the horseradish one. Heirloom carrots and ravioli were good but nothing outstanding. My friend enjoyed the lobster caviar roll. As I am a vegetarian, I did not partake in that. The vegetarian selections here are not too robust. For dessert, we opted for the apple hand pies with ice cream. Truly a highlight of the night. The pies were fresh and warm. Our bill came to $200 before tip, so expect to spend at minimum $100 per person here.What amused me the most was the bathroom situation. In this fancy, pretentious restaurant, you have to descend a narrow flight of stairs and walk past the open kitchen doors to find the bathrooms. I cannot picture regular customer Taylor Swift doing this hike to the bathroom (do her bodyguards come downstairs and stand outside the door?)There are two individual bathrooms. As expected, the decor in there is also impeccable. The emerald green tiles - I die!Overall, I am glad we got to experience The Corner Store. It is certainly a scene. Is the food worth it? I don't know. Are the drinks worth it? Maybe.I'd come back if given the chance, but wouldn't go out of my way to try to get a reservation on Resy notify. That seems like a lost cause until the hype eventually (?) dies down. If you have the opportunity, I think you should go and see this place for yourself.

This place was such a vibe and what a phenomenal experience. Kaitlyn was our waitress and she was delightful, she really enhanced and made the experience that much more. All of the dishes we hard were on point. There are so many highlights that I can't pick a favorite. The Martini service is beyond and Perfection. Definitely try the Oily, The Tomato and The sour cream & Onion. The Cesar salad and pizza rolls are a must order! We really enjoyed the crudo as it was light, full of flavor and kind of a palate cleanser. The French dip is a must order to the table, dipping in the creamy horseradish than downing it in table side jous. The deserts are just as strong, make sure to order the apple pies and the Samoa sundae. This place is a gem and lives up to the hope surrounding it. Some of the best service provided in NYC.

TLDR: Exceeded my expectations. Would be a regular degular if snagging a res was easier.I remember thinking "how good can a French dip be???" Well I was wrong lol I left thinking "wow that French dip was better than 4 Charles " Oop. Place was swanky and felt posh but the vibes were casual and staff were fun. Such a fun menu concept that I know people who grew up here are sure to love. My favorite was the lobster caviar roll. The sour cream and onion martini was probably one of my favorite drinks this year. So smooth. My only critique was that some parts of the menu were too salty like the dressing of the Caesar and the jus for the French dip. However, the meal was delicious enough that I thought those could be forgiven.Overall: still dreaming lobster caviar roll, French dip, sour cream and onion martini and it's been a month

Arguably the hottest restaurant in NYC right now - it's always hard to judge fairly when there's sooo much hype. But overall, I wouldn't change a thing: perfect ambiance, great service, and tasty food, thus the 5 stars.Ambiance / Things to Know: restaurant is beautiful. It's like if 4 Charles & Polo Bar had a baby. Dim lighting, dark wood paneling, dark velvet booths and curtains: NYC sexy & vibey. There's a bar area in front (not sure if you can walk in without a res because there is a door guy outside that asks if you have a reservation). If you have a later reservation, expect to wait a little to be seated. Impeccable service. Shoutout to our server Esteban. Friendly, attentive, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Food: As someone else mentioned, the food is actually a lot better than I anticipated...a trendy restaurant with this much hype doesn't necessarily need to have that good of food because people will come regardless. But the food was delish! I split the below between 2 people and it was WAY too much food lol. -Bluefin Tuna Tartare: not life changing, but exactly what I wanted. Light & refreshing. -Snapper Crudo: similar to the above. Light & refreshing. -Five Cheese Pizza Rolls: honestly, Totinos set the bar high for me, but I loved these. Comes with 3 pieces and they're fairly large. This was one of my favorite apps. -Lobster & Caviar Roll (2): serving size is one piece. They're fairly small so I recommend getting one for each person eating one. This was my other favorite app. -The Corner Store Caesar: if you like caesar salads, def order this. The crispy cream cheese pieces are so good. -Wagyu French Dip: this was our favorite main. Comes cut into 3 separate pieces. -Steak Frites (disco style): cooked perfectly. Delicious, but if I had to choose one main I preferred the French dip. -A side of the hand cut fries which was totally unnecessary because of the fries with the steak frites -The Works (trio of sauces): they come in individual little jars. Fun to try, but next time I will just order the McOli Sauce - it was the best one. Tastes like Big Mac sauce. -Apple Hand Pies: comes with 2 and they're actually a good size. Could easily split this amongst 4 people. They remind me of the McDonald's pies and they are delicious. They come out warm too.

You are instantly transported into an older classy polo bar type of vibe. The ambience is so beautiful. The servers were all so lovely and attentive. The attention to detail in the restaurant does not go unnoticed.Moving on to the food, we loved basically everything we tried. The pizza rolls and salad are a must order and the steak frites had such an addicting sauce. The samoa sundae is our new favorite dessert in nyc!