Center Bar

4.4 (145)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

10 Columbus Circle,Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Great for live music

Welcome to Center Bar, an elegant piano bar, and cocktail lounge, offering a sophisticated selection of savory and sweet small plates. Center Bar’s menu is prepared to order in a display kitchen under the direction of Chef Michael Lomonaco, whose neighboring Porter House Bar & Grill has established itself as one of the city’s leading modern steakhouses.

Chef Lomonaco’s celebrated cuisine is com¬plemented by a list of extraordinary fine wines and Champagnes from around the world, and a definitive selection of craft cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 823-9500
Website
http://www.centerbarnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Michael Lomonaco

Location
10 Columbus Circle,Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019
Area
Columbus Circle
Cross Street
Broadway and 59th st
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
A B C D 1 Trains
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

BLUEPOINT OYSTERS *US$2.00
East Coast. Add Siberian Caviar $4 ea.
OLIVES & GIARDINIEREUS$8.00
Mediterranean Olives, Pickled Vegetables
SICILIAN ARANCINIUS$8.00
Saffron-Arborio Rice Croquettes, Mozzarella
CHICKEN SATAYUS$8.00
Chili Peanut Sauce
FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00
ONION RINGSUS$8.00
TUNA TARTARE*US$12.00
Yuzu Vinaigrette, Wasabi Cream, Puffed Tapioca
ML’ S CAESAR SA L A DUS$14.00
Romain Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesean Cheese
PH SMAS H B U R G E RUS$26.00
Double Smashed Patty, Bacon, Onion Jam, American Cheese, PH sauce

Wines

$10

Prosecco, Contessa ‘1925’ NV Italy
Pinot Grigio, Due Torri, Veneto, Italy 2021
Albarino, Torres ‘Pazo das Bruxas’ Rias Baixas, Spain 2022
Grenache, Bodegas Breca ‘Old Vines’ Calatayud, Spain 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grounded California 2020

Beer

Ebbs Pilsner, Brooklyn
Montauk Wave Chaser IPA, New York
Abita Purple Haze, Louisiana

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Center Bar.

4.4

(145)

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Energetic

137 Reviews

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Aracely Gold
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing views in a low key and relaxed setting with live piano. The staff was very welcoming!
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Marian Pardo Gold
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Late lunch bite/ early happy hour, same fine food, wine and service. Sooo reliable
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Angelique
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails are of course fabulous, as were the oysters Rockefeller, among the best I've enjoyed, and we shared a charcuterie plate with delicious cranberry nut bread. Perfect after theater tapas.
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Christine Gold
New York City91 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely place for dinner and drinks, especially before attending Jazz at Lincoln Center. Small places are very good, and live piano is great!
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Anthony Gold
New York City30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seating looks out over Colimbus Circle from 4 stories up. Great view. The service was exceptional, apps were plentiful for the price, as well as the drinks. There is a piano player starting at 4:30 to enhance the atmosphere even greater. Nice place to meet friends and start the evening off.
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Marian Pardo Gold
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming, accommodative to table request, efficient knowledgeable service.
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Jasmin Gold
Tokyo Metropolitan Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We specifically made a reservation for a high top table in the bar area for happy hour. When we got there, all the seats in the bar area were all occupied. They insisted on not honoring our reservation and no happy hour. So we paid over double the price for the same happy hour food. We will never come back again despite our previous great experiences.
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Rich
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greatest service and cocktails good times and good service
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Robyn Gold
New York City286 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brittany's craft cocktails are outstanding. We went for drinks and dessert with a teen and he loved the cookie plate. Servers were attentive and friendly. Guests were friendly and the light show and piano player were added touches that makes this a hidden gem.
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Coco Gold
New York City33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love here to meet my friends. Always enjoy their piano live.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 823-9500
Website
http://www.centerbarnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Michael Lomonaco

Location
10 Columbus Circle,Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019
Area
Columbus Circle
Cross Street
Broadway and 59th st
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public transport
A B C D 1 Trains
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Center Bar

About this restaurant

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Menu

Bar Bites

BLUEPOINT OYSTERS *US$2.00

OLIVES & GIARDINIEREUS$8.00

SICILIAN ARANCINIUS$8.00

CHICKEN SATAYUS$8.00

FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00

ONION RINGSUS$8.00

TUNA TARTARE*US$12.00

ML’ S CAESAR SA L A DUS$14.00

PH SMAS H B U R G E RUS$26.00

Wines

Prosecco, Contessa ‘1925’ NV Italy

Pinot Grigio, Due Torri, Veneto, Italy 2021

Albarino, Torres ‘Pazo das Bruxas’ Rias Baixas, Spain 2022

Grenache, Bodegas Breca ‘Old Vines’ Calatayud, Spain 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grounded California 2020

Beer

Ebbs Pilsner, Brooklyn

Montauk Wave Chaser IPA, New York

Abita Purple Haze, Louisiana

Reviews

Dining areas

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