Vivid Cabaret — Restaurant in New York

Be careful of this place. It reminds me of the bottle service business in the Tokyo clubs. I came in to test the waters on this place to see how business is run. Basically, they will use psychology to lure you in to spend loads of money. They will treat you like VIP and the girls will use their charm to dry out your wallet.

First, they will ask you to purchase a minimum of 2 drinks if you check in on Yelp to get "free" admission. There is no such thing as free lunch in this world, period. If you get a regular cranberry or apple with no alcohol, I would advise not to drink it. I believe there is something in there that will keep you awake, just like the places in Tokyo. Once you leave the place, you will get sleep where you feel as if you're awake and you may end up getting only 2.5 - 3 hours of sleep.

Once they notice that you aren't spending money, they will send over a manager who will "test" you by asking you what type of girls you like. They will then send over whatever you like. If you like a girl, she will give you a lap dance for a song or two to feel you out in front of people. Very strange, IMO.

If she feels comfortable and if it near the end of the night, say 1 hour before closing, they will want to close out the day's business strong. She will then ask to get a VIP room and if you ask what do you get in a VIP room, she will make you curious and not give you a direct answer so it keeps it a mystery. What happens up there?

Same thing, except it is in a room. However, they will charge 3-4 times more. Instead of paying for $20 per song. If each song is 3 minutes, that is about $200 in 30 minutes. For a room, the girl will give you a price of say $400. Once you go upstairs, there will be another girl who handles business up there and magically, the price goes to $560! When you ask why the price is different, they will give some excuse like "Oh, it's because if you pay by credit, we have to charge extra". That's a 30% mark up! Now, if you're paying $560 for 30 minutes that is about 3X what you're paying downstairs. On top of that, they will ask you to add a tip for the dancer. AND, they will ask you to add a tip for the hostess and manager. Total cost will be 4X.

Once you get into the private room, they will try to rip you off even more by asking you to buy a bottle of wine for the girl for $200. It is OPTIONAL and the wine is cheap wine. This is the SAME stuff that happens in Tokyo strip / bottle service clubs.

The other weird thing was, the girl left the room for some 3 minutes in the middle of a lap dance because she had to close out something. I almost fell asleep during this time.

Most of the time, the girls will use psychology on you to get you buy watered down wine or glasses for them. And they will ask you something along the lines of "Will you come back soon? Promise me?"

Me thinks not! Avoid this place if you want to get ripped off. I would have given this place a 1 star, but because they have nice quality girls, I'll be nice and give them an...

Absolutely stunning experience at the club, all thanks to Jessica, the manager, and the incredible ambiance she’s fostered! From the moment I stepped in, it was clear that the club had a unique vibe—elegant yet welcoming, with a perfect balance of energy and relaxation. The lighting, music, and décor set the perfect mood for a night out, whether you’re here for an exciting celebration or a laid-back evening.

Jessica herself is a force of nature. Her attention to detail and warm, engaging personality make you feel like a VIP from the moment you arrive. She effortlessly runs the place with poise and professionalism, ensuring everything runs smoothly while still maintaining a fun and vibrant atmosphere. It’s clear she’s passionate about providing the best experience for everyone, and she succeeds on every level.

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A night at this club is more than just a night out—it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. Thank you, Jessica, for creating such a fantastic place! I’ll...

GO AT YOUR OWN BLOODY RISK!!!! First time cabaret visitor. I was given a free pass by the bouncer, but as it turns out, I got a drink “on the house” which was instantly charged to my tab. I didn’t even know there was a drink “on the house,” so when I ordered my first real drink, it was my second. My first drink was a water. I didn’t want alcohol. Water was $25, so I refused. Turns out a Bud Lite is $12. ????? I scope the place and I’m aggressively approached by a woman who starts touching me. Mentally, I feel like every touch costs $5. Because I’m by myself, the manager approaches me and asking questions because I’m not really engaged with the scene. Already got 3 red flags on the place, this took the cake.

I ask the bartender for my check. Like I said, I thought it was one drink. It was really 3. That counts the first drink “on the house,” my first real drink, and the drink for the woman who approached me, who I didn’t ask for. Her drink was 10% ABV vodka anyway.

I wanted to leave so badly. Turns out I need to leave a tip and sign the check. I tip $0 and sign. The bartender asks if I don’t like to leave tips. I tell her “thanks,” and leave without another word.

Overall, $30. A good experience of scam cabaret. I hope whoever sees this learns from my experience. Thanks...