BAR GOTO

We went for a quick bite and some cocktails. Overall the place was very chic and so were the staff.

Love this place. It’s probably my favourite bar in nyc. I’m a tourist so last time I was here was about 5 years ago. This time around felt a little off, bar is always great but didn’t feel as welcoming, don’t get me wrong the girls are nice but nothing compared to the warm, home like vibe I remember. Still a no brainer if you happen to be in the area.

The drinks are delicious, relaxed but trendy vibe and the vegetarian okonomiyaki is one of the best I’ve ever tasted

Amazing cocktails, great bartender and server, food could improve but the ambiance makes this experience a solid 5 star.

Fantastic little speakeasy-style cocktail bar on Eldridge Street just off Houston. Dimly lit and beautifully themed with a superb cocktail program. Drinks are average 17-18 bucks. Service is superb. Pop in on a week night when it’s slower. You won’t be disappointed.

One of the most amazing bar that i have ever been, the cocktails is soooo good! Loved it! Kamquat whiskey sours is fire! If you’re whiskey person you definitely should try it, and the server and bartender is so friendly, % recommended

Great little space. Came here on a Sunday evening and experienced what amounts to chill vibes. The bar is first come first serve but there are seating options. The food menu here is short and is meant to support the cocktails. It reminded me of Izakaya's in Japan.

I had the pickles (great palate cleanser), Sime saba (amazing), and a plum boulevardier to start. Great combo.

For a second round I had the miso wings, celeary, and their Martini. The sake really comes out in this martini. It's served with a stuffed (cheese) olive. All good. Ask for extra napkins if you get the wings though - you may need it.

Went there over the weekend and enjoyed the Japanese pancake and drinks. I got a gin based drink that I enjoyed. Limited food menu but the pancake was decent. I was taken aback when I got the dried fish with my vegetarian dish.

Really great bar in a great location.
I suggest trying the tomatillo drink! That was our favorite.

I love Bar Goto. The drinks are consistently excellent (the sakura martini is a particularly distinct stand-out), and the wings are astounding — no refined cocktail bar should have wings that good. The space is small, so it may be a wait, but they do a lot with that small space and the service is efficient and welcoming. If there’s a wait, it’s worth it.

Drinks were great but the bartenders were lackluster. Barely made any eye contact and I felt like a bother ordering a 2nd drink.

Amazing experience. Unique food and ambiance. In drinks I ordered Goto Martini followed by LES which was very good. The sesame and shiso marinated celery appetizer was so good. Tasted somewhat like the cucumber salad but very flavorful. I would like to try the Chicken wings next time. It was my first time trying the seafood Okonomiyaki and it was nice. The staff was very friendly as well. There could be a little waiting sometimes.

The bartenders are great and the interior looks very nice but they played rockabilly and classic rock the whole time and it killed the vibe for me. Sorry!

This place is super underwhelming… also the servers / employees have a lot of attitude for no reason…? E.g. We were deciding whether to sit inside or outside and the waitress kept repeating “YOU CANNOT MOVE BACK IN ONCE YOU DECIDE TO SIT OUT HERE. ” I mean… okay, I’m not deaf. Also… please…chill.

Their whole attitude and treatment was that of an establishment that thinks they’re the talk of the town. For the record, I’ve been to lots (almost all) of the so called hip speakeasies/bars in town ranging from death & co, attaboy, katana kitten, La Knoxe, patent pending, angel’s share, little branch, thyme bar, 29b—list goes on and you get the point—, but this one had the most underwhelming drinks by far made worse by their condescending attitude…

We had the Sakura Martini and cucumber apple fizz. Drinks were pretty standard and a bit boring imo… so much that we moved to Double Chicken Please after the second drink. Maybe my disappointment was greater because I had high hopes. *shrugs*

Cosy bar with great cocktails. Want to come back and try the food next time as everything the table next to us ordered looked and smelt delicious.

Hidden gem in LES that is an intimate setting - 8 tables for 2 each, outdoor seating of up to 12 or so, and the bar area has 12 seats.

The whiskey highball was well mixed - not too strong, but also not too weak. Would be ideally perfect with a slight tint more of whiskey and a larger ice cube. The bottle it comes in is "TOGO, " so it seems like it is premade.

The wait here can be difficult, which can cause frustration to others. There's plenty of standing room inside to cater towards 10-12 or so, but you may be standing there for a very long time. Note that your full party must be in attendance first to join the waitlist!

Overall, fun spot if you're able to get a sit down table.

Incredible drinks (very boozy, but with smooth and subtle flavors. The best combo!) and great staff!

This place has great drinks, great service, cool atmosphere, and the best snacks. A little hot on a summer night though, so if it’s a nice night try to sit outside. This place gets crowded and stays crowded so try to come early!

Great okonomiyaki and amazing cocktails! We tried half the cocktails and loved them all but my favorite was definitely the Koji-San!

It's first come first serve. Make sure your entire party is there when your name is called, otherwise you will watch your table go to others in the line.

Wonderful experience. How they make celery mind blowing is a mystery but order 2 and the chicken wings. The cocktails are perfectly balanced, subtle and intriguing. Pairs with the most inviting service this was really a stand out.

I came here with high expectations but I was disappointed, I was here a couple of years ago and it was great but we just had a couple of cocktails and they tasted like plain sodas, overly sweet and nothing special about them. Not worth it.

Japanese-style bar. Staff were professional, cocktail was good, so did the food. Tbh not like must-visit but worth to try. Highly recommend okonomiyaki.

Fantastic modern izakaya. The okonomiyaki was delicious! It was filled with octopus and thiccck with 3 c's.

Drinks were great too. My friend ordered the Yuzu Sansho Sour, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Overall, this is a place is a dream date spot. Ambiance is there, food is on point, and drinks are drinks!

Really good drinks. All with a solid Japanese vibe. It’s by ex-Pegu team so you can’t expect anything less.
I had the okonomiyaki, which was one of those things that you have no idea what it is going in your mouth but it tastes so good. Although my roommate felt it had too much sauce.

Expect a bit of a wait. If you're meeting folks, make sure you all arrive on time or you'll see your table go to later parties.

The wait is worth it though. The cocktails are great and unique. Koji-san is. The food is good accompaniments. And the staff is stylish and friendly, giving excellent recommendations as well as enthusiasm.

The barstools have a little indent and that makes them insanely comfy. The drinks were also v nice and the old fashioned with matcha hits nice

By far my favorite place in the area, drinks are great! Staff is great!

Can't wait to go back after this quarantine!

A place to go in new york city to enjoy japanese whiskey & japanese food.

Okonomiyaki + chichibu / yamazaki. What a combination.

Booked the BAR GOTO for my birthday - a secret little room in the bar that fits up to 8 people. It was really fun. The staff was awesome and the drinks were really good. Would recommend.

After seeing great reviews for this place and the nice looking cocktail list, I was excited to give it a try. But I was really underwhelmed by the actual drinks. My boyfriend and I each tried three different drinks and I wasn't a fan of any of them except for the sake I drank at the end. The drinks are also $16 each, so it was a bummer that we paid a lot of money for stuff we didn't actually like.

Drinks look good on paper but fail to deliver unfortunately. Lacking that bit extra to take it over the top and the bar snacks were just ok too.

Omg best wings ever! I'm not even a wings fan. This place is great, but tiny. Yummy drinks, great bartenders.

Great place to grab a drink and a few appetizers. The miso wing, celery and cauliflower tots are a must.

My first time here and the service was great! Nice strong drinks and the food is amazing! A new Go To bar:)

This was such a great place for cocktails. I got the shiso sparkler and it was delicious. Somehow it felt both sweet and savory.

The bar has a really nice atmosphere and the bartender was very knowledgeable but I was underwhelmed by the availability of the drink options. A lot of what they have in stock, on the shelves, is not for sale. And of what’s for sale, they are pretty pricey. The food also didn’t do it for me. The ambience is nice and overall, the place warrants 3.5 stars but the price vs what I get made mr round down on the rating.

Awesome place classy fun music and entertainment we will be back again for sure good service it's very nice place to celebrate birthdays and especial events

Visited The Famous last Sunday with a few friends and had a blast! Ordered a Midnight in Jalisco and got super effed up. Zaric gave us great recommendations! Super personable and made our drinks fast.

Love this place. Strong drinks, reasonable prices, good crowd and atmosphere. It's a little loud, so not the greatest place to have conversations unless you want to yell, but good to just unwind with a few friends. It's usually decently crowded no matter what the day but the bartender is always attentive. There's only one stall in the women's bathroom and that sucks, but at least it's always stocked with TP.

Very interesting cocktail menu. I had one that came in a box:) they also serve a couple of food dishes - we really liked the miso wings, the cauliflower tots and the classic okinomyaki.

Great spot. I only came in for a drink but it smelled crazy good in there. Next time I go back I'll definitely plan to grab a bite. I ordered the LES cocktail and it had a nice kick but wasn't too powerful or overwhelming.

Putting aside the amazing varieties of cocktails, the best part of the bar is the bartender and the staffs. All of them were so friendly. Would definitely come again!

Excellent service. Didn't try any of the cocktails but I feel that was a mistake each one was well crafted and the food was wonderful. Highly recommend this place

Strong cocktails, perfectly mixed and balanced. Interesting flavors. Strongly recommend the Oolong drink with the peach & anise. The miso wings are out of this world. Nice quiet place. Perfect for meeting a friend or a date.

Inovative cocktails & Japanese bar snacks at this contemporary izakaya. Great selection of Japanese whiskeys. Small place with a no reservation policy. Turn over was brisk on a Thursday night. I didn't see anyone waiting for a seat. Domo arigato gosaimashita Kenya Goto San.

Really cool speakeasy type atmosphere. Props to the bartender who whipped me up the most fantastic cocktail with an order of "something citrus-ey". It was fantastic. I will say, this place gets PACKED. You can put your name in and grab a drink at the bar but the wait might be a while!