The Independent

This is a hidden gem in Times Square. Came here after my brother's show wanting to grab some drinks and bar food late night, and this place did not disappoint. We were a large group, but our server was happy to accommodate us and set us up in the back of the bar. Their late night food menu is one of the better ones I've seen, with offerings way beyond the typical burger and wings type of late night happy hour. We ordered almost everything on this menu, but stand outs were the sticky tofu, everything pretzel, cheese board, chili crisp wings, and harissa popcorn cauliflower. Ambiance was elevated pub, with how far set back this bar is you could almost forget you're in the middle of Times Square.The person playing music in the front of this bar absolutely made our night, though. They started taking requests, which of course included Pink Pony Club - then someone who had been sitting at the bar got up and did a Beyoncé duet that was lifechanging. Solid spot if you're looking for late night food away from the tourist crowd in Times Square.

Came here on a Wednesday evening (545 pm) during restaurant week. I couldnt get any reservations online so I called two days prior to ensure walk ins were welcomed. They said walk-ins were welcomed. I got there and it was full with people at the bar (front area) and back area. However, I was taken to a high table in the back almost immediately. When we were seated, our waitress approached and asked if we were in a hurry. I told her we had a show at 7:30. She told us the kitchen was backed up as a warning. Well...... she wasnt lying. We ordered drinks, appetizer (chicken bao buns and meatballs),entree (roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and salmon with squid ink risotto) and dessert (butter toffee cake). They brought out our drinks and appetizers in a timely manner. We enjoyed both. However, we had to ask (7:10 pm) for our entrees and dessert together. When we realized how behind they were, we just asked for boxes for our entrees and our dessert to be boxed in advance. We literally took two bites of our food (still delicious) and pack it up. When I got home and tasted the toffee cake....YUM!!!!!!! Our waitress was apologetic for the delay and provided a discount for our food due to the delay which was much appreciated. The ambiance was very nice. Dark walls, intimate lightingWould definitely try this spot again...with more time to enjoy my food.

We visited NYC a couple days after New Years and were looking around Times Square for a place to eat dinner; we found The Independent on Yelp. We were immediately seated at a hightop table. The hostess, Zanna ('like Donna with a Z') was very kind and accommodating to our 6 year old daughter, printing out coloring pages of her requested characters and providing a large box of crayons as well. Thank you!We ended up doing a bunch of small plates for a tapas style meal. This worked well for us, though we barely made it by with a child because I don't feel like most of the offerings are kid-friendly, even with our fairly adventurous eater. Too spicy, complex flavors, etc...might be good for adults but hard to feed kids like this. STILL, she was happy with the crayons and we made it work.Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Restaurant was clean, as well as the bathrooms (one on the same floor, but others down the stairs). I would eat here again and would recommend to others, especially if eating only with other adults.

Walked in on a Saturday 715 pmExtremely accommodating without a reservation Super friendly kind hostessMenu is straight forward They do have fixed menu for the theater!! 40 bucks you can choose an appetizer, main entree, and a dessert Very small and cozy charming restaurant and barDecorated for Christmas but looks like decorating lights can be there all year

Great spot for a quick glass of decent wine with a friend. Lovely service. I'll be back

It's been a while since I've been here and I'm happy I finally returned. During my previous visit I didn't have any food, so this evening I ordered a few dusted with my buddy. Crispy cauliflower: very yummy. It didn't come out hot, though, and don't order it if you don't like cumin. Margherita pinsa: it came burned on the bottom and lacked salt. Wings: again, they were barely warm. Nothing to write home about. Burger: it was pretty good, but again it didn't impress me as anything out of the ordinary. Overall, the food deserved 3 stars, but the service was outstanding, especially Zana, who made us feel welcomed and comfortable. The bar is beautiful and warm. I think next time I'll stick to just having a drink, since they have a rich selection.

We had just arrived, checked into our hotel and then stumbled upon the Independent for dinner. It was completely enjoyable. The cocktails and food were really good. The portions were very good sized and the lights and trees were so cute. The waiter was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Nice place to dine.

Though I have been here , my family had not and as it was an easy walk from our hotel, decided to head here after St. Paddy's day festivities!Great service, great ambience and nice and chill! Enjoyed some local IPAs and tried a bunch of smaller dishes!Deviled eggs with avocado were excellent! Also enjoyed a really great cheese board ; mussels which were good thought the broth was better and falafels! My daughter had the poke bowl which was okay and the pretzel sticks which were great!Good food, good atmosphere and well priced for a great last night in NYC

Happy hour alert! Casual easy bar with sense of modern.. love this little outside counter and table on the street. Just a nice to grab some drinks and bites.. fresh fries makes me happy :) they recommend good drink options too :) we appreciate it :)

My sister and I dropped by after a show. We wanted a restaurant a little bit off the beaten path from TSQ. We made a reservation on Resy just in case, which was straightforward with many available. There was plenty of availability for a walk in, and we were seated immediately. We came around the holidays so it was cozy and nicely decorated with trees and twinkle lights.Drinks: my sister got a Dark day 75 (bourbon based drink) and I got the Liberty Bell (vodka-based drink). They came out promplty; however out server set both of them in front of my sister without clarifying who's drink was who's. We ultimately figured it out but I felt my drink was a bit unbalanced - I would have preferred way less sugar and a bit more spice. I could not finish the drink. My sister liked her drink more but it was quite strong.Food: I had the Asiago stuffed gnocchi which was well balanced - well seasoned and comforting, perfect for a cold day. My sister also liked her poke bowl, which tasted pretty fresh when I took a bite.The butter toffee cake was pretty fantastic. Soft, sweet, wonderful way to end the meal. Overall all, solid choice if you're in the TSQ area.