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The Stanton Social
Category: Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Tapas/Small Plates [Edit]
99 Stanton St(between Orchard St & Ludlow St)
New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
(212) 995-0099
- Nearest Transit:
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Delancey St (F)
2 Av (F)
Essex St (J, M, Z)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 1 am
Sat-Sun 11:30 am - 5 pm
Sun 5 pm - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
1060 reviews for The Stanton Social
Review Highlights
"I highly recommend the french onion soup dumplings."
(in 336 reviews)
"Red Snapper tacos were incredible and full of flavor."
(in 175 reviews)
"Goat cheese pierogies with truffle creme fraiche."
(in 98 reviews)
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1060 reviews in English
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Review from Brian C.
2/21/2012
I had brunch at the Stanton Social and enjoyed it very much. The one thing you have to get is the French Onion Soup Dumplings. They're pretty awesome, and served in little escargot serving plates. Very innovative and cool.
The atmosphere is trendy and nice. The dishes can be a bit small, I guess sort of tapas style so I would say to come with a party of about 4 in order to get the best variety without having to re-order many of the dishes. -
Review from Yvonne T.
Baltimore, MD
2/20/2012
I came here for a friend's birthday on a saturday night. We had a group of 20+ so we had a reservation for an area of the upstairs lounge area. The upstairs area is pretty small - one side has lounge sofas and tables, and the other side have regular dining tables that are placed very close to each other. The standing bar area was packed when we got there at 7:30pm and stay packed until the time we left at around 10:30pm. So it is important to make reservations if you want to sit down. The music is pretty loud - not loud enough so you have to speak directly into people's ears but loud enough that you have to lean forward and raise your voice - in all fine for our big group who are all in a celebratory mood and getting ready to go to a club afterwards but probably not great otherwise.
The food is pretty decent, each portion I'd say is pretty substantial for tapas standard. (The women in the group were happily stuffed but the guys can still go for more food after). We had the pierogies, souvlaki, tacos, shrimp, kobe beef sliders, quesadilla, lobster roll and a fig foie gras thing which might be a bday speical since i don't see it on the regular menu. All of these items are very nicely presented on dish, all tasted good but a bit too strongly seasoned. Of the bunch I'd say my favorites are the kobe beef sliders and the quesadilla. The items that made the most impression at the end of the night are the cocktails and the dessert. I had the strawberry fields and basil-lime gimlet and would have gone for another of the basil-lime gimlet. I was surprised that muddled basil can taste so good and refreshing in a cocktail without being to overpowering - highly recommend you to try it. I think about half of the group ended up ordering this drink. We had the donuts and Jaime's cookies for dessert and oh my gosh both were really delicious. The donuts were warm and the taste and texture reminded me of a Chinese dessert ( sa yung) I love growing up. The cookies were chewy and warm and was just a really great way to end the meal.
Each of of ended up putting in about 100 bucks for the meal. I had a great time, but wouldn't have come here if it wasn't for the birthday celebration because of the price, loud music, and how crowded it was. -
Review from Perri S.
Stamford, CT
2/19/2012
Okay so I came to this place with some friends after it was recommended to me by some coworkers and it was not what I thought it would be.
1st off the music was way too loud for a restaurant setting, I felt more like I was in a dance club than sitting down for a meal and could not hear most of the conversation despite being seated at a relatively small table.
Also it was extremely overpriced. We were 7 people and the bill came out to over $300.
That being said I thought the food was pretty good. I liked 6 out of the 8 dishes we ordered and thought it was cool how it was served in appetizer format meant for everyone to share.
Honestly if they lowered the music and made it a more suitable atmosphere for a dinner I may eat there again on a special occasion but its way to expensive for me to enjoy on a regular basis. -
Review from Rose W.
San Jose, CA
2/17/2012 6 photos
I came here on Valentine's Day for a Girls-date-night-out and all of us absolutely loved the food!
It's tapas style, hence not a place to really EAT, but rather a place to drink and foster great conversation. Most people order 2-3 plates per person and it'll quickly add up, considering that Stanton Social is a classy, dim-lit, romantic restaurant that serves only quality food.
Every dish is almost like an original artistic piece. We ordered:
Warm piquillo pepper bruschetta- comes with roasted garlic goat cheese. It's INCREDIBLY creamy, so it's good that they only served it in small quantities, which also keeps you wanting more. Taste: 4/5
Red snapper tacos- comes with avocado and spicy mango. One of my personal favorites out of everything that I ordered! Too bad the portions are only bite sized! Taste: 5/5
French onion soup dumplings- also one of my favorites! there's a REASON why all the other yelpers have recommended this! It's smothered with cheese all over the top; definitely not like your average dumpling in which all the goodies are wrapped on the inside. Advice: eat the dumpling WHOLE. That way you can get a taste of all the juices inside, which is one of the best part! Taste: 5/5.
Butternut squash and sweet potato ravioli- topped with vanilla brown butter and candied pecans, so don't be fooled, this ravioli is SWEET! More like a warm dessert rather than a savory dinner-type dish. Probably a reason why they served this dish last. Taste: 3/5.
Foie gras- on top of toasted brioche topped with pistachios and spiced kumquat jam. I would have liked it better withOUT the kumquat jam. The tangy zing from the jam tasted like sweet, sour orange peels. But on top of my savory foie gras, it just didn't go well together. I praise their creativity and boldness, but taste: 3/5.
Crabcake slider- with BBQed onion & mango slaw. The onion taste may have been a bit overbearing on the crabcake, but overall taste: 4/5
Lobster roll- like a hot dog but instead of a wiener in the middle, you have savory bits of lobster in creamy form. Okok, ALSO one of my favorites. Taste: 5/5.
Note: these dishes ranged from $7-$14 each. Super pricey!
Lastly, if you like fruity drinks, definitely get the pineapple martini! In fact, all their drinks are beautifully made. I could understand why they were $13 each!
The service wasn't incredibly good. The waiter lacked eye contact, as if his mind was always elsewhere. Hence, we didn't get the warm, attentive server that I would have expected at a place like this.
The loud, house music added to the bougy club scene. You'd really have to be a bit buzzed to enjoy it though. -
Review from Jennifer S.
2/19/2012 1 photo
It was my birthday, so it had to be good......my food fanatic aficionado Heidi Z. was in charge but deferring to me......suggestions were coming in sporadically but nothing clicked until my #1 food whore Robert R. mentioned onion soup dumplings......and that did it! In a city where it seems it has all been done and nothing is new - onion soup dumplings were extremely appealing. We gathered from all over the world it seems - Hell's Kitchen, Brisbane, Upper East Side, Napa, Upper West Side, Firenze, Chelsea........all foodies from both kitchen and dining room points of view......and we all agreed it was worth it!
Yes, it was a little loud and yes the food was a little salty - but that was just so you order more drinks.....a little pricey - but they are REALLY GOOD! Basil-Lime Gimlet? good! Cucumber-Vanilla Cosmopolitan? good! 1940s Champagne Julep? Keep 'em coming!!!
The Potato & Goat Cheese Pierogies took Queen B. and I down memory lane to another LES location......too bad there was no grilled cheese and tomato on the SSC menu....that would have put us over the top!
Rhode Island Style Lobster Rolls tasty - up there with the best of them - I did have my first chicken 'n waffles experience here - very interesting but not the orgasmic experience I was expecting......as for the french onion dumplings - FAB! I wanted more! In fact I considered another order in place of dessert.....but alas the candle would not have endured the hot plate so instead they brought out the cutest little cupcake plus donut holes and milkshake shots - All in all a most excellent evening! Thank you Robert, Heidi Lori, Bernadette, Jonathan, The Boss, Adam, Brian, Megan, Joshua, Samantha, Brea, Danielle and Stanton Social! -
Review from Asianpersuasian X.
Irvine, CA
2/19/2012 1 photo
Ok so I went here because I am addicted to Food Network and French Onion Soup. When I saw the dumplings on the show I told myself that if I ever happen to go to NY I will go there and try them. To my luck my girlfriend and I planned a girls trip to NYC and off we went. We had the beef Carpacio which is always good. They put fried capers on theirs so that was different. The Mac n Cheese was good... Lots of flavors. Now for the dumplings.... They were good but not OMG good.... I am definitely coming back if I ever make it to the city again. Very sexy vibe I love the ambiance. The only issue is the size of the place. It's small and cramped I felt like I was invading other peoples dates lol. Overall a great place I "Heart" NY.
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Review from M W.
Brooklyn, NY
2/19/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Portions here was tiny. This was probably a smart business move as they want to push you to try more dishes. We ordered 4 different dishes and they were all pretty unique and tasted great. Drinks were tasty and strong but giving the price it damn better be!
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Review from Maria P.
Brooklyn, NY
2/9/2012
When I was invited to go out to a tapas bar, which was the Stanton Social, it reminded me of my trip to Washington DC and the few that I went to, which I really enjoyed. So I decided to join in on the fun...
...disappointing.
The food was pretty good, such as the kobe beef sliders, ribs, and the french onion dumplings. And the waitstaff was friendly Those were the ONLY good things.
The bad.
The bill killed our wallets. It was 7 or 8 of us and the bill was quite a few hundred (I believe we had to pay at LEAST $60 each, maybe $80). I also had a drink that was $11, and it wasn't even a decent size and it was too watery. On top of that, the music was WAY TOO LOUD!!!! Like we were at a club. I couldn't have a decent conversation because I couldn't even hear anyone. Loud music is for clubs when you have a few drinks and to get up and dance, not when you are sitting down for dinner.
Two stars because the food and service was good. I wouldn't go back, though. For small portions of food, they're WAY overpriced... -
Review from Katy P.
Manhattan, NY
2/20/2012
Went with some friends. Had a great time. Really cool, hip vibe. The dumplings are incredible!!!
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Review from Dawn K.
Manhattan, NY
2/13/2012
Went there a few weeks ago with a group of six and had to wait about 20 minutes after our reservation to be seated. We went to the bar upstairs for drinks, which was totally hopping at 8 p.m. on a Friday night. The martini menu is very tasty. We each had a different mixed drink and each one of them was delicious.
The food and service downstairs were both fantastic. I don't eat meat and there were plenty of options for vegetarians there, not for vegans, and tons of great tasty things for the rest of the meat-eathing crew. My only complaint was the noise level. It was loud to begin with, but they had a DJ or something and blasted dance music throughout the restaurant. We had to shout to hear each other., which is expected in a bar, but not while you're trying to eat. I know it's the LES and I know it was Friday night, but it really took away from the whole experience. -
Review from Mooie G.
Manhattan, NY
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very crowded. Bar on second floor w/ a DJ plays a good mix of house n top hits. There is a lounge area where people eat off to the side of the bar so every 5 -10mins theres a waiter pushing through with food.
As far as the restuarant downstairs. The best is to try a few tapas and share. Everything is fantastic. But I didn't like the French onion dumplings everyone raved about. The chocolate sampling dessert is more than enough to share and delicious (note it is heavy). Also got the chocolate shots and it's pretty good. I like chocolate but I don't crave and love and desire it like many so I maybe not the best to review the chocolate desserts.
So if you made reservations, you will still wait about 20minutes. Its extremely crowded seating, and there's one unisex bathroom in the back. They do have coat check and the waitress I had was very helpful and friendly. -
Review from Sammy B.
Brooklyn, NY
2/17/2012
I love the atmosphere of this place. Dim lighting & dark color scheme contrasted with stark candles, it's perfect for a date. I tried their tuna tar tar (loved it), duck confit (okay), and the pierogies (okay). I would come back because I just love the environment.
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Review from shelley c.
Alhambra, CA
1/30/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Came here straight from jfk... had reservations at 11pm and didn't wait. Place was packed with good music.
Got a bottle of cab, started with some clams, the crab and kobe sliders. moved on to some short rib tacos(good), and ended with the best donuts i ever had! warm and delicious, esp with the caramel dip.
Only complaint is that its crowded and you have to over talk the music, seats and tables are all squished, but what else is new in NY? -
Review from Alice F.
Sunnyvale, CA
2/9/2012
You have been crowned my favorite restaurant thus far.
I love the fact that the portions are appetizer size and you kind of HAVE to try everything on the menu. That is how a restaurant should be. I always get tired of wanting everything on the menu, but then not even finishing a quarter of my plate.
I'm not even sure where to begin since everything that went into my mouth here was divine and godsent. I do love how they have a separate bar upstairs for while you're waiting for a table. Bueno. -
Review from Alex P.
Brooklyn, NY
1/27/2012
I thought the food was great. We particularly liked the pierogies and the red snapper tacos.
My only real issues were to do with the popularity of the place, and I guess you can't really blame them. We arrived on time for our reservation (Friday night), but weren't seated for 45 minutes. We spent that time in a PACKED, cramped bar space, being pushed around by other bargoers and cocktail waitresses.
The rap was blasting so loud we could barely talk, but hey, if that's your scene, no problem.
Nice look to the place, friendly waitress, and very good food.
It's a great place to go for the right night, but not for every night, ya know? -
Review from Katie S.
2/14/2012
4.5 stars. Been meaning to come here for so long but kept being lazy about making a far in advance reservation and kept getting stuck with either a 5 PM or 10 PM which I could never make. Finally made it here on a Thursday night though and it definitely lived up to the hype!
First we went upstairs to the lounge area to wait for our table to be ready and had a drink. I think you can order food upstairs as well so if you can't get a res, you can try your luck at trying to snag a seat upstairs. Anyway, there were so many choices and I was so impressed by everything we ordered. If you need some guidance on what to get here's what we had:
-French Onion Soup Dumplings- What a genius idea and tasty spin on soup dumplings. This was so delicious we had to order a second round! (must order this)
-Beef Carpaccio- this was good but you can get this at a lot of places I would order something more exciting off such an eclectic menu!
-Red Snapper Tacos- Come in hardshell tacos and they're stuffed, but a little small. Still tasty and I'd definitely order this again
-Grilled Apple & Brie Quesadillas- Apple and brie went really went together and inside a quesadilla it was even better
-Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcake Corndogs- These were good but not amazing. I love corn dogs and I'm from Maryland and by default love crabcake but at the end of the day I guess it's essentially a fried crab cake.
-Thai Spiced Baby Back Ribs- Ribs were pretty tender and loved the sweet salty thai spin on the sauce
-Chicken n' waffles- These were okay. Definitely not the best chicken and waffles I've ever had but this fatty combo is always good
We were a party of 4 girls and 8 dishes was definitely enough. As some have mentioned before it is a bit pricey, but you don't eat a place like this everyday. Also, it does get a bit noisy just because it's so packed, but it's not unbearable. Come here and treat yoself! -
Review from Sophia K.
Manhattan, NY
2/17/2012
Love this place, just about my favorite place to eat. Onion soup dumplings are the most amazing things ever. Beauty and Essex will be my next stop !
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Review from Young R.
1/25/2012
I came here for brunch several years ago and thought it was a great concept. Tapas-style and imaginative dishes stuck out in my memory much better than the typical omelet/pancakes place.
Anyway, came here for dinner more recently. It was a great place for a large group (we had around 10 people). In fact, it looked like there were many tables with large groups. The tapas-style dishes were perfect for sharing and they tried to just bring out 10 portions of each dish we ordered. Extremely convenient instead of trying to calculate 2 orders of this or 3 orders of that.
Everything on the menu sounded so intriguing and delicious that it was hard to choose. I really, really liked the red snapper tacos and the chicken and waffles. I didn't like the soup dumplings or pierogies or beef Wellington as much as I thought I should. The dishes kind of came out one by one, so it was like eating multiple very small courses. =P -
Review from Cynthia M.
Long Island City, NY
Updated - 2/11/2012
My friends and I came back here to test out the service again and the entire experience was amazing. We loved the tapas, the service was attentive and friendly and the manager really seems to care about his patrons having a good experience here. I am a huge fan of the french onion soup dumplings and the red snapper tacos, but the chicken and waffles and meatballs have been added to the list of my faves. Seating is a bit tight in the booths (they fit 5 of us in one booth), but I would come back here again and again (and I do actually!) This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Sure it is not cheap, but when you know the food is going to be good, its worth paying the money!
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Review from Gayle K.
Manhattan, NY
1/22/2012
WEAR YOUR STRETCHY PANTS:
Amazing plates, portioned perfectly for sharing. Fairly expensive but exceedingly satisfying.
My favorite things on the menu are:
The meatballs, eggplant Parmesan and the DOUGHNUTS. Save room for the doughnuts- DO NOT MESS THIS UP PEOPLE.
The Stanton Social Tea is also an awesome drink.
Loud music. Feel-good vibe. Good birthday / group spot. Couldn't imagine going here on a date- there's just too much deliciousness to be had for 2 people alone.
Was taken here once for business, so unsure of the bill. Returned again for a 10-person birthday dinner- came to $40 each not including alcohol. -
Review from Patricia C.
ASTORIA, NY
2/10/2012
I absolutely LOVE tapas. One appetizer/one entree/one dessert - BORING. A taste of this and a taste of that is where it's at in my opinion. First, my favorite dishes - arepas (I could eat these all day every day!), calamari, snapper tacos, meatballs, salt and pepper shrimp and for dessert always the warm doughnuts. The food in general is really top notch. Flavorful, but not overwhelming, some ethnic twists, just tasty all around. I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars. I really do love the food and the service at this restaurant. The only drawback is that it's not cheap. All in be prepared to spend at least $50-60 per person if you're drinking. But for eats this damn good I'm more than willing to drop the cash to treat myself . . . just not everyday. :-)
Listed in: Tasty Tapas
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Review from Jono H.
1/16/2012
My friend recommended I visit this place, when I was on my first American vacation.
Located in SOHO, I really did not know what to expect.
I went with my partner and boy did we have an amazing time. The atmosphere and vibrancy of this place showcased what New York was all about.
You definitely have to book in advance, but definitely check this place out.
The food portion is small, but it is so delicious. Think tappas style of foods.
My favourite was the beef wellingtons. YUM.
Make a night of it, go early and go upstairs to have a few drinks. Then get a table and enjoy the rest of the night with the amazing food. -
Review from Gary O.
1/11/2012
The Stanton Social has given a whole new meaning to small plates. I came here with several co-workers and I walked away starving. I stopped and got a couple slices of pizza on my way home. Granted the food was good but the plates were beyond small even for Tapas and their menu is not cheap. I felt cheated. Every plate that came out I was asking myself where is the food?
Not a fan and will definitely not be back. -
Review from Chris M.
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
The food here is absolutely delicious. Apparently the owner also owns Beauty and Essex, where I have only been for drinks but will definitely try out now.
The two must haves here are the French Onion Soup Dumplings and the Kobe Burger Slider. Kobe Slider everyone definitely need to get their own. Sharing is caring but with that burger, I don't give an eff about anyone.
French onion soup dumpling. God, after taking my first bite, I was literally just mad at myself that I didn't think of it first. There are six dumplings total and it is shareable for sure. Two a person is good, three is better. If you eat six, more power to you but get some gum because that's a lot of onion. Also be warned, it is hot when it first comes out. My date burnt her tongue for sure. That kind of makes the rest of the menu a tad less enjoyable. But she trooped on and had two more. Although she did make me try them first to see if they were hot and then said that if she burnt her to tongue again I would have to eat a whole raw onion. Girls. SMH.
Only complaint was the dessert. It's a tapa joint so just opt for one more tapa instead of the dessert. Trust. We ordered the red velvet Twinkie and the filling was way too sweet and the red velvet cake was dry. The only thing we didn't finish. The bourbon something something shot we also lacking. Not enough bourbon and the marshmallows were too small and not warm enough. But the shot was 3 dollars each so can't complain too much about that.
This meal will deny the wallet but your tummy will thank you. Hopefully your date thanks you too I guess.
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Review from Jenn E.
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yum! One of my top brunch spot choices particularly for catching up with my lady friends and/or channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw.
Gorgeous interior that immediately feels sophisticated and welcoming. Well dressed clientele, particularly on a given Saturday or Sunday early afternoon.
Brunch is great; SS is set-up for sharing with tons of small plates options. Must Haves: warm donuts with caramel sauce (small, light warm fried balls of dough with a decadent gooey caramel frosting for dipping) and/or the caramelized banana pancakes. This weekend they had candied blackberry waffles on the menu which were ridiculous, with sugar-coated berries, blackberry syrup and perfectly cooked waffles.
Savory dishes are also good but the highlight is definitely sweets; bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits are great with salt and vinegar chips, various egg benedict options and fish tacos are all solid choices.
Brunch cocktails are good and strong; the mimosas are a perfect complement vs. a stronger cocktail which might compete with some of the more delicate flavors.
Don't expect giant portions; for the waffles you get 3 tiny (but adorable) waffles but they are packed with flavor. Come here for the cute bites, decadent sweet dishes and to have a fabulous NYC experience. Make a reservation in advance for brunch on Open Table if you can or you may end up waiting.Listed in: Brunchin' in NY
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Review from Louren enid C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/5/2012
Made our way to the lower east side for a Thursday night early dinner for two plus a baby. I'll admit that we were lured here thanks to a bit on the food network about the french onion soup dumplings, which we ordered. While they're novel and tasty, it was not the top menu item of the evening.
"Go forth to Stanton Social and order Beef Wellington," God said to Moses, but Moses decided to leave off the 11th commandment to keep the secret for himself. Seriously, go here, order the Beef Wellington, win.
Though the portions are pricier, it's definitely worth the money for an occasional night out. We ordered and enjoyed all of the following, in order of preference (excluding dessert): beef wellington, wasabi encrusted salmon, red snapper tacos, french onion soup dumplings, shrimp and grits, braised spare rib tacos.
For dessert, we had fried donuts, which were uh-mazing. I'd recommend getting these, but if you don't want to be stuffed only order 2 plates of food per. Otherwise prepare for a leisurely meal and don't wear anything too snug. The second dessert was the pumpkin pie sundae, which was as rich and decadent as it sounds.
Overall, service was excellent, and we were pleased that they didn't fuss over seating us with our son (in a stroller). I wouldn't call the menu kid-friendly, but also wouldn't hesitate if you have a baby or toddler with you. -
Review from Sal S.
Manhattan, NY
1/10/2012
Now you have to take this place for what it is...
It IS a haughty bar/restaurant/lounge, it IS a place to be seen, it IS damn expensive, the music IS too loud, it IS hard to get a table.
The thing is, the food IS damn good.
The food has a multi-ethnic background, from a full raw bar, to french onion soup, to lamb souvlaki. A variety of international dishes are represented which make for an entertaining and enjoyable sampling.
I say sampling because the food is served in a small plate style. Basically, you order a bunch of stuff (the items aren't cheap so the bill adds up even before you factor in drinks) and they will keep a steady stream of food coming out to your table meant to be shared amongst your party.
If nothing else, make sure you have the Kobe Philly Slider w/ truffle and goat cheese fondue...holy shit, amazing. The grilled aged cheddar slider is also very good.
The vibe is a sleek/sexy Manhattan restaurant (good date place). The owners of Stanton Social also own Happy Ending and Tao. If you're familiar with either of these places, you'll get a sense of them blended into Stanton Social. Definitely worth checking out. -
Review from Tanya G.
Hoboken, NJ
1/18/2012
Overall an impressive establishment. I've been to Stanton Social twice for dinner, once on a weekday once on a weekend. Service and quality of food were consistent, and the ambiance is swanky and high-end with friendly servers and attractive clientele. SS is a place to dine if you want to feel like a super chic yuppie with great taste in food.
Here is a run down of all of the things I have had over the course of my two trips to SS:
Potato & Goat Cheese Pierogies: My favorite thing on the menu. Delicate deep fried puffs of potatoes with a truffle creme fraiche you could eat with a spoon.
Skillet Roast Octopus (not on current menu): Undoubtedly the most well prepared octopus I've ever had. Very tender and not one bit chewy, served in a great light sauce that compliments the mild flavor of the octopus.
Baby Spinach Salad: Super tasty with a nice crunch from the cashews and a great blend of flavors.
French Onion Soup Dumplings: This is SS's "signature dish", one of the main reasons I wanted to eat here. A unique concept with a beautiful execution. They're very tasty, but I wasn't wowed (BEWARE: the gruyere they melt on top of these gives the entire dining room the faint smell of the mildly stinky cheese).
Oysters: Fresh and not slimy, simply good oysters. Served with three sauces, my favorite being the zesty cocktail sauce.
Creekstone Farms Braised Short Rib Soft Tacos: Extremely tender meat, but I found that the beef flavor overwhelmed the other flavors of the dish.
Red Snapper Tacos: I had high hopes for this dish, but something about it fell short for me.
Cocktails: The 1940s Champagne Julep, Strawberry Fields and Blood Orange - Jalapeño Margarita were all delicious and inventive, but very pricey (around $15 each). Be careful, because this is where your bill can easily rack up $$$.
If you're open to new flavors, seeking a swanky atmosphere, and willing to crack open your wallet, I absolutely recommend SS. -
Review from K D.
New York, NY
1/19/2012
Really loved this place. The tapas were delicious- they had a lot of variety & I had trouble picking which ones to get because I wanted to try all of the dishes.
Also to note- they had a very good selection of wines. Our server was helpful in pointing out her recommendations.
Pretty pricey for the LES area, but definitely worth a visit. -
Review from Julia L.
Manhattan, NY
1/16/2012
Not overrated at all. Everything was inventive and delicious.
My favorites were
- lobster sliders
- Goat cheese pierogies with truffle creme fraiche.(looks like dumplings)
I also got and liked
- french onion dumplings (very cheesy)
- red snapper tacos (kind of spicy)
I was ehhh on the butternut squash ravioli.
2 girls, 5 dishes, $70 before tax.
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Review from Kristel S.
Manhattan, NY
Oh stanton, you so pretty...I can totally see why people like you. I'm sure your cocktails are delicious and I'm sure your music is poppin', but why cant your portions be too?!
My girls and I recently went here for a food porn brunch and it was hardly an orgy for the senses. I can understand the shared plates idea--in fact, I love that it allows me to order more so i can try more, but Stanton Social takes it to a new level. Not only do you get 3 or 4 pieces a plate, they're also miniscule (except for the doughnuts and french onion soup dumplings).
Speaking of doughnuts.. they were delightfully soft and airy! The caramel was a nice touch and although they didn't need it. Fish tacos, breakfast costini and lamb souvlaki were also good, but not memorable. What was memorable was the french onion soup dumplings... mostly because none of us knew what to expect.. we thought they'd be dumplings in soup! (they're actually dumplings of soup.. clever!)
All in all, it wasn't a bad meal, but i'd prefer spending that money else where.
P.S.
I am glad I tried it though! -
Review from Gene E.
PECK SLIP, NY
2/19/2012
Food and a sexy ass vibe. Love it. Small portions, so don't come hungry. It's a great place for snacking tapa style
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Review from Sheena K.
New York, NY
1/16/2012
The GOOD:
Food and atmosphere is awesome. I've been here 4 times now and tried a good portion of the menu. Most dishes are delicious and only a few missed the mark. Highly recommend the red snapper tacos, chicken arepas, and french onion soup dumplings. Additionally, the pizzettes are underrated mini slices of joy in my opinion.
The BAD:
Quite pricey and the bill can definitely add up quickly here. Also, this is not a place you can pop over on a whim since you definitely need a reservation (I do like that they're at least on opentable).
The UGLY:
Service is usually good here, but the last time I went the waitress at the bar took our drinks away before we were even done drinking them. We also had to wait for half an hour for our credit cards back after we paid. Expectations were definitely not managed properly here and there was hardly any apology for the wait. -
Review from Kyle M.
Manhattan, NY
2/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is so very cool. I loved it! They had a fabulous gluten free menu as well which made me very,very happy. The atmosphere is hip, loud and happening. It's a fabulous place for a Saturday night out with friends. Ill be going back with my girlfriends when they come in town to visit!!
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Review from nina m.
Newark, NJ
2/18/2012
actually 4.5 stars! FINALLY came here after reading all the yelp reviews, and let me tell you this place was AMAZING. we called ahead for 11 pm, but were seated at 11:30 (thats why .5) less. the waitstaff was attractive and very friendly, the service was very fast once we sat down. lol the front of the house was a little snooty, but we did get a table eventually. the music is loud but good, and the restaurant itself its very chic and stylishly decorated!! My friends and I ordered calimari, crabcake corndogs, red snapper fish tacos, french onion soup dumplings, chicken and waffles, chicken spring rolls, lamb gyros, pierogies.
the hits: pierogies (the sauce was amazing!!), calamari (this was the first time I had calamari it was spicy and crunchy. not chewy), fish tacos (spicy, good crunch) crabcake corndogs (yummy!!! nice mix of textures and presentation was super cute)
so-so: french onion soup dumplings (all anyone could say was either "interesting" or wierd"), the chicken spring rolls - nothing to write home about.
misses -(note: as the resident non-meater in my group of friends these reviews are from my friends) chicken and waffles, pieces were too think to eat, wierd sauce. and the lamb gyros were "too meaty"
dessert- i really wanted dessert but we all were tooo full! when you order how the waitress tells you everone goes home with a full stomach. (for 4 girls 8 plates).
definately going to try this place again BUT make an earlier reservation!! -
Review from Romana claretta H.
Long Island City, NY
Very cute and trendy spot. The food was delicious. We ordered 4 different tapas style courses amongst 2ppl...spinach salad (so good, a def must try), the French onion dumplings (interesting taste), tuna tartar (delish) and the salmon (amazing!). Also tried the Red Velvet Twinkie...it was ok and a bit too dry, nothing mind blowing. Their Gimlet drink (its green!) was quite good and refreshing. Can be pricey since you need to order few meals to get full.
It gets super crowded and loud after 7pm...becomes tight to maneuver ard and squeeze out of ur table, especially if u got a big ass. Our waiter was so damn freaken hot! OMG! Gorgeous! -
Review from Tiffany D.
Los Angeles, CA
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here for an intimate, NYC-style Christmas-eve dinner with my bf and was not disappointed. None of the food was life-changing, but it was definitely an enjoyable experience.
The scene does not disappoint. It's trendy, new, chic... very classy, without feeling stuffy. There are candles everywhere, and for Christmas, they had ornaments dangling from the light fixtures, and giant wreathes. Very see-and-be-seen kinda place. 5-star ambiance. Great date spot if you're trying to impress.
The food was good, but nothing stood out as great or amazing. definitely not a life-changing meal you'd hope for if you are paying for it. We started with the frites (good, but i'm still a sucker for my MickeyD's, served with mayo and ketchup), lobster roll (nice roll, lobster filling tasted not that lobstery and not very succulent, but it was still good), and the philly kobe slider (this was my favorite of the night, it was juicy and succulent). Then we had the french onion soup dumplings, which were like cheese-encrusted bites of french onion soup. it was good, but not mind blowing. great presentation, with the croutons on skewers poked into the individual dumplings. we finished off with the beef wellington (overly-flavored for my taste, but this was my bf's fave) and the oven-roasted beets (if they coulda added feta cheese i think this would've been stellar).
Service was top knotch. It seems like all the servers were young, cute, and very helpful, which is a nice change from NYC-style service.
overall, it was a very cute restaurant, which easily impresses anyone you bring. the food was good, but nothing was that memorable or amazing. would come back, but would like to try other spots first. -
Review from Wendee M.
Brooklyn, NY
12/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
First time seated for a meal here. Recommended by a friend for a special girl's birthday get together.
8 beautiful girls + fancy cocktails = trouble.
Our waiter Jesse was super accommodating; made sure our glasses were always full (+++) and that the food was portioned for eight. Let's see, what did we have ... tuna tartare, crabcake, the foie gras, skillet roast octopus, kobe beef burger, lobster roll, chicken n' waffles, mac n' cheese and the beef wellington. We also had the chocolate tasting and pumpkin pie for dessert. Talkin' about a meal! Yes, I had to cheat and look up the menu. You can't expect me to remember this all.
Definitely will give this place another go. -
Review from Vicky C.
Manhattan, NY
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here on a Sunday night with my girlfriend because The Meatball Shop had an hour wait.
Here's what I got:
French Onion Soup Dumplings
Grilled Cheese Slider jalapeño bacon, fried green tomato, lemon aioli
To be honest, I'm glad I wasn't hungry to begin with. The dishes are very small. I mean yes it is a tapa spot. But, most of the dishes are super rich and cheesy. The atmosphere is cute. We sat upstairs where they have a bar and open seating. I'd come back to perhaps try a drink but I'm definitely never eating here again.
Ps. Our service was terrible! And it was pretty dead! -
Review from Sabrina L.
Manhattan, NY
1/9/2012
I haven't been here in about a year...and to my surprise it was very good! Loved the Octopus, their version of onion soup (smelly, but good)...
The sliders are always amazing. Place was packed and the music was great. My friends loved the girls there as well!! :)
Will be back soon...
