Barbounia

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250 Park Ave S (at at 20th St.)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 995-0242
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Best

Great place to people watch! Excellent food which is ultra healthy and flavorful. Any night of the week a great place to enjoy your dinner.

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I used to love Barbounia. Sadly, they've changed their menu--and not for the good. They had over twenty ouzos at the bar. Their menu of mezzes, classic Greek dishes and grilled se...

Traditional Greek food in a stylish setting. 2/21/2006

Sometimes you need to disagree with a famous newspaper food critic and try a restaurant for yourself. I decided to try Barbounia which I am truly glad I did. I am not sure what the food critic was thinking but my overall experience was extremely satisfactory. Pros: Nice Ambience, Tasty Food, Excellent Service more
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Super Cool 2/10/2006

This place is awesome. The food was great and the service was excellent. The decor is very sexy and curtains and candles are very romantic. The staff is very attentive and we waited for a table at the bar which was packed with good looking people. Would definitely recommend this place. Very cool co-ed bathrooms. Pros: decor, food Cons: crowded more
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Super Cool 2/9/2006

This place is awesome. The food was great and the service was excellent. The decor is very sexy and curtains and candles are very romantic. The staff is very attentive and we waited for a table at the bar which was packed with good looking people. Would definitely recommend this place. Very cool co-ed bathrooms. Pros: decor, food Cons: crowded more
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Great Service & Great Food 2/5/2006

LOVED my experience at this place! Even though the place was crawling with models & other beautiful people our party of four--all of us definatley NOT beautiful people--were treated like royalty. Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. The wine list has many good wines in the $35 range. All of us had drinks, appetizers, main courses, dessert & coffee & even with a generous (20%) tip it only set us back $85 each. Great value, great food, great time. HIGHLY recommended! Pros: food, service, value Cons: none more
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Great Service & Great Food 2/5/2006

LOVED my experience at this place! Even though the place was crawling with models & other beautiful people our party of four--all of us definatley NOT beautiful people--were treated like royalty. Ther room is lively but not too loud, the chairs are the most comfortable in ANY restaurant in NYC, the service was first class & friendly & the food was GREAT & reasonably priced. The wine list has many good wines in the $35 range. All of us had drinks, appetizers, main courses, dessert & coffee & even with a generous (20%) tip it only set us back $85 each. Great value, great food, great time. HIGHLY recommended! Pros: food, service, value Cons: none more
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Nice.... 1/31/2006

We've been to Barbounia three times and the food is excellent. The interior is beautiful and very sexy. The cocktails are creative and really good. Very good looking bar scene. Love the open kitchen and the interior design. Pros: cocktails, candles, curtains Cons: crowded bar more
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great restaurant for any event 1/31/2006

This restaurant is as delicious as it is beautiful! As soon as we walked in I knew I would love it - it has gauzy drapes on the ceiling, soft pillows to sit on, & a really eye-catching chandelier. Everything we ordered was great, especially the lamb & beef kebabs, branzino & rib eye. I also loved the 3 cocktails I tried. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive; I found the noise level just right, so we could hear each other easily but it didn't seem too quiet; & the bar is a pleasure to look at, not to mention drink at. It was great on my date & subsequent bar visits, & I can't wait to take my friends there. I think it's one of the best restaurants in the vicinity. more
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Nice.... 1/31/2006

We've been to Barbounia three times and the food is excellent. The interior is beautiful and very sexy. The cocktails are creative and really good. Very good looking bar scene. Love the open kitchen and the interior design. Pros: cocktails, candles, curtains Cons: crowded bar more
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great restaurant for any event 1/31/2006

This restaurant is as delicious as it is beautiful! As soon as we walked in I knew I would love it - it has gauzy drapes on the ceiling, soft pillows to sit on, & a really eye-catching chandelier. Everything we ordered was great, especially the lamb & beef kebabs, branzino & rib eye. I also loved the 3 cocktails I tried. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive; I found the noise level just right, so we could hear each other easily but it didn't seem too quiet; & the bar is a pleasure to look at, not to mention drink at. It was great on my date & subsequent bar visits, & I can't wait to take my friends there. I think it's one of the best restaurants in the vicinity. more
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Vacation Atmosphere on Park South 1/21/2006

After reading the menu stantion outside and drooling over the variety then stepping inside to check out the scene on a Monday night... I have been back twice in one week! It is the perfect restaurant for all ages, personalities, and palates. The service is impeccable -- from the hostess to the wait staff, even the busers... bring your girlfriends, suggest it for a date, have a business meeting over this meal, and definitely take your parents. The couch seating feels like its your den at home, you can get cozy and forget where you are. Go for the fish from the grill -- ask them to filet it if you rather not do it yourself and if you have ever been to Greece - you will appreciate the "Greek Salad" ... Enjoy! Pros: Service, Couch seating, Bar Scene more
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Vacation Atmosphere on Park South 1/21/2006

After reading the menu stantion outside and drooling over the variety then stepping inside to check out the scene on a Monday night... I have been back twice in one week! It is the perfect restaurant for all ages, personalities, and palates. The service is impeccable -- from the hostess to the wait staff, even the busers... bring your girlfriends, suggest it for a date, have a business meeting over this meal, and definitely take your parents. The couch seating feels like its your den at home, you can get cozy and forget where you are. Go for the fish from the grill -- ask them to filet it if you rather not do it yourself and if you have ever been to Greece - you will appreciate the "Greek Salad" ... Enjoy! Pros: Service, Couch seating, Bar Scene more
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Overwhelmingly surprised! 1/17/2006

From the outside the place looks absolutely adorable and to dine there surpassed my expectation. Just being open 6 weeks, I was expecting "service in training" but the service was better than most NY restaurants. My water never reached empty! The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and polite. The menu was excellent, and the food was even better! The music is at a very comfortable volume, so you can hear the person you are eating with, but yet it doesnt seem too loud in the restaurant - which was full. I would recommend it to just grab dinner with a friend, for a date, or for a special occation. Pros: noise level, menu , service Cons: tables to small more
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Overpriced, under whelmed... 1/16/2006

We went there this weekend w/friends, waited 45 min. for our "reservations", and the hostess didn't seem to care. The menu was more American than Greek. Appetizers were pretty good especially the mousaka, kofte, and oven baked cheese. Entrees were pricey and non-adventurous. I had the snapper which was pretty good, but without a "wow" effect. Wifey had veal medallions which were so-so. Decor was chic and modern w/an incredible chandelier, but overall the service was slower than it should be. My advice: spend more time on the menu than picking the chandelier. Pros: Decor, Chandelier Cons: Slow service, un-adventurous food more
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Overpriced, under whelmed... 1/16/2006

We went there this weekend w/friends, waited 45 min. for our "reservations", and the hostess didn't seem to care. The menu was more American than Greek. Appetizers were pretty good especially the mousaka, kofte, and oven baked cheese. Entrees were pricey and non-adventurous. I had the snapper which was pretty good, but without a "wow" effect. Wifey had veal medallions which were so-so. Decor was chic and modern w/an incredible chandelier, but overall the service was slower than it should be. My advice: spend more time on the menu than picking the chandelier. Pros: Decor, Chandelier Cons: Slow service, un-adventurous food more
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Overwhelmingly surprised! 1/16/2006

From the outside the place looks absolutely adorable and to dine there surpassed my expectation. Just being open 6 weeks, I was expecting "service in training" but the service was better than most NY restaurants. My water never reached empty! The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and polite. The menu was excellent, and the food was even better! The music is at a very comfortable volume, so you can hear the person you are eating with, but yet it doesnt seem too loud in the restaurant - which was full. I would recommend it to just grab dinner with a friend, for a date, or for a special occation. Pros: noise level, menu , service Cons: tables to small more
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Decent 12/28/2005

I walked in with 2 friends and they were able to seat us immediately without a reservation, which is pretty rare for restaurants in that neighborhood. The different spreads were delicious, although I'm not sure how you would have eaten them if you didn't order a side of the flatbread. I had the special short ribs as my main course, which were a little dry, but overall tasty. Decor is great, you would never know that Patria used to be there. Overall it was a decent experience. I'm not sure if Barbounia is going to last given some of the other amazing restaurants in the area, but it's worth a try. more
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User review from nymag.com 12/12/2005

Despite the hype since the opening food was barely average. Taramosalata had faint traces roe and eggplant salad could have been canned for all I know. Warm olives?? Try again please! Service was substandard. Good selection of Ouzos but bartender needs a lesson (or two) on how to serve it. I guess the greek chef that left a week before opening saw it coming! more
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Owner Message

  • Come join us in our beautiful dining room with some the "best seating in the city." We specialize in fresh Mediterranean cuisine with Greek, Turkish and Italian influences. While relaxing on our plush banquettes with a specialty drink from the bar, you will feel as though you are in a Greek palace surround by bulbous white columns. We feature octopus nicoise, souvlaki kebabs served with mint-flavored tahini however out specialty is our fresh-grilled fish including dorado or branzino. Our lamb chops are among the best in the city which go very well our ouzo menthe cocktail (lemonade, ouzo, mint). End your meal by endulging in our signature house panna cotta made with yogurt or the cigar-shaped phyllo filled with spiced apples.

Editorial

  • A big, airy space with a pan-Mediterranean menu, Barbounia has found a niche for itself serving very fresh, unchallenging food to a crowd comprised mostly of Park Avenue South office workers. If the place's generically Mediterranean decor has something of an Olive Garden vibe, it's not the fault of the food, which is surprisingly good. Start with a platter of spreads (tsatziki, hummus, spicy feta, taramosalata) and move on from there to dishes like grilled octopus with fennel or Turkish lachma hajuan, a kind of lamb pizza. Everything is scrupulously light, including the bill, which is pretty reasonable for this neighborhood.

  • 10/1/2009 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-4pm Sun & Mon: 5:30pm-11pm Tues-Sat: 5:30pm-12am Sat & Sun: 11am-4pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Discover, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
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