The Polo Bar: A Premier American Dining Experience in NYC

Truly an amazing experience. From the moment you walk to the door you are greeted with such kindness and enthusiasm to when you get downstairs for your table. My server Camille was such a joy and made such great recommendations when my friend and I couldn’t quite pick between drinks or dishes. The drinks and the food were all amazing which I figured they would be. I’ve loved the Ralph Lauren brand since I was a kid so this was such a pleasant experience for me. I highly recommend going if you get a reservation

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Getting a reservation was not easy, but it was well worth it. The Polo Bar is a gorgeous restaurant with a classic New York feel. Service was attentive throughout the meal and the cocktails were excellent. The crab cakes were fantastic and the burger was great. Overall a great experience and definitely worth visiting.

unfortunately the hype is real. i thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would happily go again. one of the best burgers i’ve ever eaten. and the pastrami starter is a MUST order - truly such a rich and beautiful dish. the meal felt very decadent in general and if you can snag a reservation, you should definitely go

EXPERIENCE and TASTY FOOD are the key words. For how is hard to book, the expectation is very high but you'll definitely be satisfied. As an Architecture and photography lover, honestly Location is amazing: probably one of the best in town. The bar area and the little corner sofa area before dining is so well design and introduce you to the Ralph Lauren world. Design details intentionally communicate status and heritage: saddle leather chairs, dark wood paneling, equestrian paintings, polo trophies & horse imagery, brass bar and low golden lighting. You'll be escort downstairs to the main dining area to continue your eye experience and getting ready for the dining one. One of the most defining features is lighting: each table has its own soft lamp, ceilings remain dim, brass reflects warm golden tones. This creates good privacy between table and such a cinematic atmosphere. We were a group of 4. Honestly, the portions are much larger than usual, so be prepared! Our server, a lady, was super smiling, nice and checked in the right times the dining experience. Talking about our personal food path, we started with some Drinks at arrival while waiting for our table, which was around 10 min. At the table, they will start with a Welcome Butter and giant softy bread, French style. We decide to share all, once it was the first time here. Honestly, the best thing because all portion were interesting. APPETIZERS: - Truffle fries on request - Cesar salad (probably the best of my life!) - Pig in a blanket (tasty) - RALPH'S CORNED BEEF SANDWICH (amazing combination of flavors) MAIN: 2 big burgers: the special of the day and The classic one (with 2 more giant fries included), cut into quarters. Another amazing choice. DESSERT: We were full but as Italian, we always have space for dessert! We choose the most recommended: the delicious brownie with vanilla ice cream and the sundae, with other more ice cream and sooo tasty melted chocolate waterfall. What I can say: we will come back!

Ralph Lauren built The Polo Bar underneath his flagship store on East 55th Street and it is exactly what you would expect from the man who turned American style into a global brand. Dark wood leather banquettes equestrian art and a menu that reads like the greatest hits of American comfort food elevated to a level that justifies the price tag. The burger is one of the best in New York full stop. The crab cake is lump meat minimal filler perfectly seared. The wedge salad is classic and generous. Everything on this menu says we know what you want and we are going to give it to you done right. The crowd is a mix of Upper East Side regulars tourists who know what they are looking for and celebrities who come because nobody bothers them here. The bar area is always full and the cocktails are strong and well-made. What Lauren understood that most restaurateurs miss is that atmosphere is not decoration it is identity. Every detail in this room from the napkins to the light fixtures tells the same story and that consistency is what makes great brands and great restaurants. The service is warm and attentive they treat a couple on a date night the same as a table of executives. That democracy of experience is rare and valuable. The Polo Bar does not need to be trendy. It is timeless. And timeless always wins.

Great experience overall. The only negative thing to say is the ambient sound downstairs is very loud during dinner service. Hard to hear your own party at times as it feels like everyone at every table is collectively talking loudly. Great hot spot and celeb sighting joint. Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife Deb was there. Scott Caan was also dining the night I went. Food was very tasty. A touch pricey but it’s a near impossible reservation to get, so you pay it. Service was pretty good. The bar upstairs is the real winner for me. Elegant. Outstanding service. Fantastic drinks. In terms of food downstairs, the burger was solid and the dish of the night was Ralph’s Corned Beef Sandwich.

10/10 experience. Do you roa favor and make a reservation to experience this place! From the staff to the ambiance to the food - everything is top notch! Totally recommend the corned beef. 10/10. The new York strip and the burgers were very well cooked and seasoned. Dessert was delicious.

Difficult to get a reservation, but we finally managed to get one on NYE, and we had a wonderful festive dinner. The entire staff was kind and welcoming, we were greeted by a nice man at the door and at coat check and our server was attentive and professional. The decor is classic Ralph Lauren, elegant wooden moldings and polo motifs. The cocktail menu is fabulous, so many great martinis to choose from. The food is classic American fare, we ordered several dishes and everything was excellent. The steak was a quality cut and the burger is one of the best in the city, the biscuits and crab cake pair well together as starters. Save room for dessert, we opted for the chocolate cake and childcare brownie with sambuca. Nice spot for a date or a classy evening with friends and family. Hope to visit again soon.