54 Below — Restaurant in New York

Every visit to one of our favorite cabernet rooms in the city starts with a warm welcome from the maître d’—whether it’s Mark, Macon, GG or anyone else, you’re always greeted like a cherished regular. Their warmth sets the tone for the incredible experience that follows.

Mandisa, the general manager, is truly the heartbeat of the place. She’s not only the boss but a force of fabulous energy who never fails to make us laugh. Her presence alone guarantees a great night.

Stephanie in the Concierge is the absolute best—gracious, organized, and always making sure we get tickets to every show we want. She’s one of the reasons the entire experience feels so seamless.

And then there’s the stellar server team. While every single one of them brings something special, we have to shout out a few stars: Luis and Alex, who not only serve with grace and charm but also shine in the staff show. Their talent and fearlessness make the night even more unforgettable.

From the drinks to the service to the entertainment—it’s all five...

54 Below wasn’t originally on our itinerary, but after chatting with someone who was headed there, we decided to check it out—and we’re so glad we did! Even though tickets were sold out online, the incredibly kind and accommodating entry staff made it happen and seated us in a cozy booth with another friendly couple.

The venue is intimate and stylish, with super comfortable seating and top-notch service throughout the night. The music was an absolute blast—our evening featured Taylor Swift-inspired tunes and covers from similar artists, which made for such a fun, high-energy vibe.

The $25 minimum is very reasonable—definitely go for the cocktail flight, it’s a highlight! We also treated ourselves to dessert, and their gelato was unreal. The cheesecake gelato especially deserves a shoutout—so creamy and flavorful!

We’ll definitely be coming back with friends. Highly recommend 54 Below for a unique and memorable night out...

While visiting NY we saw several different kinds of shows and the talent in this one was equally as good as any on broadway. Upon arriving, they check you in at the door and It has a private club feeling when you enter. This is a small intimate venue and there isn’t a bad seat in the place. Feel free to buy at any price point. We went for ring side seating but it wasn’t necessary. We saw the Millennials Are Killing Musicals show and it was really well done. The story line was funny, fairing accurate and performed really well. There is a $25 minimum for food/drinks. We only had drinks so I can speak on the quality of food. We felt there were so many other reliably good restaurants nearby so ate before we went to the show. The drinks were good and strong and the service was fine. We would love to go back the next time we...