Turks & Frogs — Restaurant in New York

Went here for a quick rendezvous with a friend. Got there early and literally no one was there (5:45pm on a friday). Had a 6:30pm reservation as well. Was told could sit anywhere; so we sat in the back on the couch. About 1.5 hours later, one of the staff came over and said they have to kick us out because they have another reservation. I asked if we could move to another empty table; they said "you can go next door". GREAT service! Felt like we were in some chop shop that just turns tables and hopes they can get the most alcoholics in there so you drink a ton and don't notice the mediocre food offerings. Won't be returning. Garbage service. Garbage food. Okay ambiance. So many superior places in West Village, this one isn't worth your time and money.

Here’s my response: 1) you came to us at 7:15pm. Not 8pm. I was happy to leave frankly. 2) your other reservations aren’t my problem. I had one. I also asked if we could sit there when I arrived l, no objection then. Maybe a little forward thinking about your future commitments would help. Again zero change in my views but don’t make up things like we left at 8pm. Not true. Sorry I am not an alcoholic who doesn’t drink enough to make it worth your...

Walked-in with friends an hour before closing. As soon as the server came over he announced that they are closing in one hour. I tried to reassure him that we would definitely not stay later than their closing time specifically because I personally work in the restaurant/ bar industry and understand how things roll. We ordered 2 bottles of wine, the server brought us the content of the bottles already poured in glasses without offering a taste first. We gulped down the wine and 2 of my friends decided to order cocktails. Mind you, no last call was done yet. This time the bartender was the one with the attitude. Folks, things are simple. If you don't want people walking in an hour before closure just don't accept them. Better tell people to come back another day than accept them and serve them with bad demeanor. We were made feel totally unwelcome and rushed. It's a shame because it looks like...

Hot date night. Yes indeed. After trying to go to another wine bar in the area that was overcrowded and overall unwelcoming, my date and I ended up here. Because you know, dudes love wine bars. HA.

At first glance the place is: Dark and a bit dreary, Edgar Allan Poe-esque. But I like that. Good place for a date if you and your date are ok with intimate conversations and staring into one another's eyes. Just give your date a heads up that if you've been working all day you may a bit tired and your yawning isn't that you're bored but that you rather be in bed... With him. Yikes!

Heck I would come here alone, sit at the bar and unwind with a glass or two of wine. And I totally recommend the cheese plate.

Affordability and ambiance make this place a total go-to...