Maggie's Place — Restaurant in New York

I wanted to love this place. The photos and reviews had all been so positive, and I had high hopes going in. I went with a friend for dinner on a Friday evening after work, looking forward to a great meal and atmosphere. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t quite live up to the hype.

We decided to split two items: the Crab Cake Burger and the Maggie Burger. The Crab Cake Burger was the clear winner. The crab cake itself was flavorful and cooked well, and it was much better than I expected. However, the Maggie Burger fell flat for me. The flavors just didn’t come together in a way that felt exciting, and unfortunately, the seasoning was pretty bland. The fries, which are usually a simple but important part of any burger experience, were also underwhelming—again, lacking in seasoning and flavor.

The bar area was beautiful and had a great vibe, which is definitely a plus. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you could tell a lot of effort had gone into making it a pleasant space to hang out. However, when it comes to dining, the food is the most important thing, and unfortunately, that’s where the experience didn’t quite hit the mark for us.

While the Crab Cake Burger was good enough to salvage part of the meal, I’m not sure I’d return. There are plenty of other spots where I can find great, well-seasoned burgers and fries. It's always disappointing when a place that looks great and has so much potential doesn’t quite deliver on the food side. I’d be open to revisiting, but next time, I think I’ll choose something...

This spot is a true gem - from the cozy atmosphere and decorations at Christmas time to the delicious food and drinks. But what made our visit to Maggie's Place on this day so memorable was the incredibly kind and thoughtful bartender, Demar. We had just come from Sloan Kettering where my boyfriend received some great news after being diagnosed a year ago with prostate cancer. When we walked in, our friend was at the bar and joyfully announced, "This is my friend and he is cancer free today!" We had never been in this bar before or knew anyone there, but Demar walked right over and with a big smile said 'Congrats!' and shook his hand. He then said he was going to play a song for us and proceeded to go to the music dock to look for the song. In a few minutes, "I Can See Clearly Now" by Jimmy Cliff was playing and it immediately made me tear up. It was such a touching moment that made our celebratory lunch so special and peaceful. I am still blown away by Demar's sentiment and will never forget him! We could have walked into any other bar that day, but we went to Maggie's Place and left with a full heart! xoxo Thank you, Demar. We hope to be back another...

Me and some friends and our kids ate at Maggie's Place on December 28th for lunch. At first glance the place is very inviting, with plenty of decorations and beautiful wooden detailing. However, the overpriced food left a lot to be desired. The ladies had salads and me and my bud had some burgers. The burgers were dry and the chicken and salmon in the salads tasted old. To top things off the fries were flavorless and tasted like frozen ones. Also, the bathrooms were small and cramped. Do yourself a favor and get some burgers from Smashburger or from the pub across the street. You'll save some cash and get yourself something worth your money. Kid's hotdogs or sliders for $10? Plenty of street vendors outside will sell a way tastier version of the same for a fraction of the price. A real shame such a beautiful location has such crummy food. Can't speak for the alcohol though. Maybe that can explain some if the...