The Fat Radish

Stumbled in here after the original place we wanted to go to had a 45 minutes wait. Very enticing vibe from the get go and on a Wednesday night it was lively. Everyone of the servers/busboys/host was lovey and accommodating and kind. A friend and I shared the radish plate and the asparagus- I wanted to like the asparagus pecorino cream sauce off the plate. My other friend enjoyed the burger and ate it in like 3 minutes flat. He said it was be best burger he's had in a very long time! We laughed and enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. A little pricey but I had such a good time I didn't notice it much. Can't wait to come back! More...

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My new favorite restaurant. How this place doesn't have a five star Yelp rating is bizarro to me. It's tremendous. Absolutely delicious. The food is exciting, bold, so yummy, surprising and original.  The prices are reasonable. The room is lovely. A perfect date place. Or a group of friends. We were a table of 6 which gave us a great opportunity to try a lot of dishes and share. We all loved it. Laid back. Unpretentious. Simple yet tasteful.  This restaurant is fantastic.  Lovely staff. Interesting fellow diners. It's a winner. Book a table fast. Congratulations to all involved. (We did ask that the chef come out so we could gush all over him, but he declined. Probably smartly.) But go hungry and order everything. The burgers. The grilled cheese. The risotto. The charred leeks. The roast potatoes. It's all so superb.  I can't wait to go back. More...

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As a sustainability geek, I came here after reading great things about their ethos and sourcing. They outshine the hype! The food was excellent and the service superb - the staff is genuinely passionate & knowledgable about sustainability. Beautiful, cozy ambiance, great for a date. My new favorite spot, highly recommend! More...

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Loved my time here , cozy place nice lighting, light cuisine and loved the service . Had the Avon cheeseburger and it was perfect . 100% recommended from me !

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Now that I'm in the neighborhood, I frequently see the lines at this place. I wanted to finally see what the hype is about. We came for an early Friday dinner and decided to just order all snacks.The duck fat fries were good but a bit overpowered by the truffle. The grilled cheese sandwich was simple but perfect. The deviled brussel sprouts were also very simple but enjoyable. My favorite was definitely the scotch eggs with grainy mustard. The brioche went surprisingly well with the rillette. Overall a very enjoyable meal. I would come back again. More...

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Beautiful place, great service and the food was also really good. Great option for a brunch a bit different than the conventional American brunch. The scotch eggs were really tasty, banana cake was really good too. More...

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The meal was nothing short of amazing! Took my wife for our tenth anniversary and we were wowed, from the first bite to the last. We will be coming back and bringing friends. I highly recommend both the welcoming front of house and the talented kitchen. You will not be disappointed, though you may need a wheel barrow to get home as you will be pleasantly stuffed. More...

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This is my favorite place in the LES neighborhood since they opened. Small entrance opens up to a beautiful main dining room with a laid back atmosphere and decor. Everything on the often-rotating menu is delicious, while I'm partial to the Fat Radish vegetarian plate, most fish dishes they serve, and mmmm, the duck fat fries...to die for. The food inspiration says it's British, but it's more farm-to-table new American. Wine list and cocktails are excellent. It's hard to walk-in as it's often fully booked, but eating at the bar is totally fine. The wait staff is not the most friendly bunch, don't mind them, the food and atmosphere make up for it. More...

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My boyfriend and I had an amazing dinner here after seeing a show around the corner. When we booked the tickets the venue recommended that we try The Fat Radish for dinner so we gave it s shot. The outside is unassuming, and the front part of the restaurant was empty but after going inside we realized the back of the restaurant was much larger and completely packed. Luckily they were able to squeeze us in. I ordered a special that was a lamb shank with stewed chickpeas, my boyfriend had a steak. Both dishes were incredible and I was surprised at how many gluten free options there were. Honestly, everything was on point - cocktails, food, service, ambiance. Looking forward to coming back here soon. More...

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Beauty ambience, rustic interior, more spacious than you'd think Prompt service, courteous. Full and well diversified bar and drinks menu. It's listed as an English leaning cuisine but can't say that stands out a lot. Tubers appear to be a prominent theme (beets salad was very light and had semolina croutons), also had the radish with olive oil app. The celery root pie was apparently well liked by friends.Generally prominent vegetable I loved my chicken Kiev's, done just right and filling.I also tried the Risotto which was creamy and felt like a good option for a cold winter night out. More...

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Great pot pie, avocado toast and Scottish egg.  Very good service.  Need to add iced tea.

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What a bizarre experience saved by an amazing waitress. Having come back down in the area to try another spot originally, I was quoted for a 2hr wait time and resisted. This is when I stumbled upon the Fat Radish for a quick couple of drinks and light bite before adventuring upon my night.Came in and had some delicious drinks (try the Concrete Jungle and classic G&T twist) to pair with a grilled cheese and soup from what I remember.The soup never made it, but the waitress was gracious enough to have the right attitude about it and our food was delicious as well (well the grilled cheese we did have). It was a quaint location with the right setting and right approach to food. Thanks Fat Radish! More...

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My friend recommended we meet at the fat radish for dinner one night. I had never been here and really, didn't know much about it! I actually walked right by it as it is nestled in a tiny doorway. When you first walk in there is a beautiful table near the window, and the hostess station is just a slight walk in. They have a large bottle of wine wall, and the bar was very spacious. My friend had made reservations for the three of us, at 6:30. When I arrived (slightly late) the place was steady but not too bad. We were seated at the awesome window watching table in the front. Definite recommend.They have a wide variety of wines by the glass and mixed drinks. Of course I had the one with tequila, aka the Mick Jagger, although I don't usually drink. For appetizers we had a cheese plate which was amazingly delicious and so smooth! Our hostess, who had the most unique name, made some recommendations which were also amazing! She highly recommended the tuna crudo which was so fresh, as well as a salad I can't remember what it was called. For dinner, I had the chicken Kiev which was a little but on the dry side but full of lovely flavor. My friend had the fat radish plate which was also full of many flavors, and our friend had the mushroom risotto (which I couldn't try as I have an allergy). For dessert, which is a true rarity for me, we had the banoffee pie which I was scared was full of sugar but the reality was it was just plain good. The cream was full of it's delicious good flavor, the bananas slightly toasted, and the toffee a nice blend to the mix. A definite recommend!Now, the most unpleasant part of the whole experience was how extremely packed the place got as the night went on. This is a good sign I know, but when I went to peep the bathroom I had a VERY HARD TIME walking through the crowd. Actually people were rude AF because it was so packed. Despite saying excuse me a thousand times as I worked my way towards the back of the bar and down this very narrow staircase, one guy had the nerve to cuss me out because I was trying to squeeze through. The bathrooms are downstairs and small, but otherwise clean. On ascending the stair case I saw complete jerk guy and made a point to completely avoid him and his rudeness. I'm still amazed at people in NYC although I have lived here for a while. Despite that encounter I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. Make those reservations though, and sit by the window, it is an experience you won't forget! More...

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I had a great meal with friends right as they changed their menu for fall. I love that they source local vegetables and change their menus for the season. The restaurant was full on a Friday night but the staff was really accommodating with my group of 5 and made room for us as a walk in group. We shared the Fat Radish plate as an appetizer which was a great way to sample a bunch of flavors, as well as the "hen of the woods" mushroom. I can recommend the lamb special and the chicken kiev, both beautifully prepared. Service was great and they brought out the plates with good pacing. It lived up to expectations for me! More...

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The Fat Radish is an upscale, vegetable-forward spot on the bottom of the Lower East Side.Despite its British influence and standby status in the neighborhood (hey, making it in New York over 5 years is a feat), the food leans light and contemporary, with dishes like brussels sprouts kimchi and beet carpaccio doing battle with stalwart cheeseburgers and duck fat fries. Even classic duck breast is gussied up with fermented hijiki. It's a place where vegetarians, vegans, and miscellaneous health nuts can eat comfortably alongside carnivores.I came with my boyfriend on a Sunday evening a couple months back and had a nice dinner here. The place was half-full as it's a big space. The decor is sparse but studied, with whitewashed brick and leafy rubber trees; it fits our current Instagram moment well. Lighting is dim and music is at a tasteful volume.First, drinks. They offer a slim list of domestic craft beer (Montauk, Lagunitas) and a wider list of wine by the glass and bottle, largely Italian and French, but with a few lesser-seen varietals. The cocktail list offers house concoctions alongside classics like negronis and gin and tonics, largely on the lower ABV side, as well as mocktails. Prices are typical New York (wine low teens, cocktails mid teens).My boyfriend had a refreshing Pimm's Cup, beautifully garnished. I had a pineau de charentes drink, a collaboration with Nitecap's Natasha David, and didn't love it-- it had a taste I associate with my failed brandy and soda experiments, though it was better than that.We split a roasted hen of the woods mushroom ($16) to start. While the flavor of the mushroom was good, the tamari and the butter together ended up being kind of overwhelming. I also wasn't a big fan of the wet texture; it made me immediately long for the lovely rendition at Upland that seems to be almost fried, with a crispier outside and a soft interior.For entrees, we shared a macrobiotic plate, which had a variety of lentils, kales, and various purees, and each component was seasoned well. The piece of fish we had was perfect, great texture and flavor, though small for the price.Service was awesome. The pacing is more for a lingering meal, but as we had somewhere to be they were great at getting the check out to us. That check added up to about $60 a person after tax and tip, making this a pricey dinner date.I find myself in the neighborhood enough that I'll be back for another chance. They are doing fascinating things with vegetables, and this has good potential for a Friday night out. More...

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LOVED this place! Went for a late Sunday dinner and it did not disappoint. The esthetic is too notch! Very rustic, dim lighting, great date spot. Loved the spicy margarita and I would definitely recommend the Chicken Kiev. Will definitely be back soon! More...

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Went to The Fat Radish last night for dinner. We had a 6:30pm reservation and were seated right away (all members of our party had to be present). Everything from the ambiance to dinner and drinks was perfect! Two of us were vegan and had no problem choosing from the menu which was a plus. There is something for everyone's taste and eating preferences. We had the oysters, crushed cucumbers, cheese plate and grilled cheese as appetizers. As for the entrees we ordered the green vegetable Thai curry, the macro bowl (absolutely delicious), chicken Kiev, lamb and grass fed beef with chimichurri. Everyone was completely satisfied with their food. We even had space for desert. The donuts were nice and warm. Our server Sina was super friendly and answered all of our questions about the dishes with ease. Come see him on Fridays and Saturdays! I will definitely be coming back. More...

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Super lovely location - very friendly service and amazing food! They were super welcoming and organized! Great for dinners for special occasions!

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Truly fabulous and amazing dining experience. With top notch service.

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It's pretty good! Grumpy wait staff though. Good food and drinks were good. Nice crowd and atmosphere.

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Lovely, healthy and delicious food! Went with my girlfriends to celebrate after one of my songs was in a production :)

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Bar area is way to small, cliental is pretentious but the food was really tasty. Good wine menu.

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My colleague and I really enjoyed the atmosphere in this restaurant. Event the restrooms are very nice! The food is delicious, very nice waiters, etc. It's a nice restaurant to have dinner. More...

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This might just be the best restaurant in NYC!
I was there this summer (visiting from California) and had the best meal! I took my son and four of his co-workers and they all loved it!

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4/30/2017...Best birthday dinner ever!!! Loved the heirloom tomato salad...the vinegarette...my taste buds haven't slept since the combo hit my lips! ! Fat Radish Plate..tasty fresh greens and veggies plate...the variety..the presentation..the flavors...AMAZING!! We had 8 shared dishes between 3 of us..I was the only carnivore..loved the chicken plate with asparagus..just for me..not one of the shared 8...pure pleasure..however..the variety of veggies and greens dishes were so wonderful .... next time I will skip the meat dish simply to devour the veggies and greens...oh my...the sauces and dressings..tongue tingling...soulspirational!! Oh my..oh my...the beet hummus....spectacular..fabulous hummus!! Seriously spectacular!! The desserts..AMAZING!! AMAZING!! Shared 3 between us!! And...must have the cucumber lemonade!! Returned home to San Francisco today..Monday...May 1, 2017...missing Fat Radish already!! I enjoy amazing top shelf restaurants here in San Francisco...Fat Radish...if you were in SF...we would be, "in a relationship.." I fell in LOVE with Fat Radish on the first date!! Wonderful, WONDERFUL staff..atmosphere..and the menu...foodie dream come true!! I'll be back!!��� More...

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I really liked it everything was fresh and tasted great! I got the Kale salad and my son got the tomato soup with grilled cheese then we had homemade strawberry donuts with expressos.

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Great food and service!

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A hidden gem for quiet date night dining. Very good foods and easy decor, perfect lighting. Lower east side.

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Was here in November, WOW just amazing food, wonderful atmosphere and such variety too. Healthy and delicious

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Great food experience, very professional service and nice people around us! We will come back next time in NYC!

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loved it! great food!!! fun place! so much variety and such creative ways of presenting the food! bravo!

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The hostess was really nice and did her best to find the suitable table for us. Great food, nice place!

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My boyfriend and I went to dinner at the Fat Radish on Saturday after searching for a good farm to table restaurant that had some tables open.  It was amazing from start to finish; some of the best food I have had in the city.  But even more importantly, the service was incredible.  Hands-down, our server Adiel was the most incredible server I have literally ever had (and I am not just exaggerating), and the manager was very warm and welcoming too.  They made it so fun to be there, and were really attentive and knowledgeable.  We'll definitely go back. More...

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Just had the greatest beet salad of my life! So light & flavorful!This place is definitely worth a try!

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My friend and I were hesitant to go for their brunch due to low Yelp rating but I'm glad we did. The place is so beautifully designed down to the smallest details. If you are someone who really appreciates ascetics - this is your kind of place. For brunch I ordered roasted mushroom and poached eggs on a toast which was delicious. Their lemonade is also superb. It's five stars for me. More...

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Came here for brunch with my wife as part of her birthday week. Main draw was the non-alcoholic cocktails, as she doesn't drink. The cocktail made with Seedlip did not disappoint, but it was just the beginning of one of our best brunch experiences ever. First off, the service is exceptional. The servers are attentive, informed and knowledgeable about the menu, and just the right level of chatty. Our hostess checked in on us after we were seated and went out of her way to inform us on the Seedlip, even printing out the FAQ from the website for my wife.I haven't even started on the food. The homemade donuts were perfect! So much strawberry jam stuffed in each one that the sweetness and flavor were off the charts. I didn't get to sample the chèvre and jam on toast as my wife refused to share after she took her first bite. I then got the English breakfast and the applewood smoked bacon (not thick cut)was cooked to PERFECTION. I have to emphasize that because I find most places undercook their bacon. In addition, the cuts of bacon were wonderfully lean.My wife thoroughly enjoyed her omelet with mesclun greens (no lettuce padding, just greens).Waiting on dessert now, will update after. Getting the special Canteloupe with yogurt, honey and mint garnish.DESSERT: So, we had mentioned that it was my wife's birthday this week and they brought our dessert with a candle in celebration! Super cute and my wife loved it. The cantaloupe itself was sliced into beautiful thin strips and mint really enhanced the flavor and brought out the sweetness.Can't wait to return! More...

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Let me preface by saying that I am one of the most critical people in the world, typically finding SOMETHING wrong everywhere. This restaurant blew everything out of the water for me. I was there with a friend of mine, who is likewise picky and critical when called for, and we both left absolutely shocked at the perfection. From the nicest waiters you'll ever meet, the rustic and well-curated decor,  the selection of dishes, all or which are expertly thought out, prepared, and presented, to the bar menu, from which we had the most delicious watermelon collins ever, this has become one of my favorites. I cannot believe I didn't know about this place earlier! I ordered the sirloin and my friend ordered the macro plate, which is vegetarian. They had three different entrees which were vegetarian. We also ordered a cheese plate appetizer and a dessert. The sirloin was perfect, tender and perfectly cooked. It came with new potatoes which were likewise delicious. I omitted the chimichurri sauce, but I'm sure it would have been delightful. My friend's macro plate was filled with all different kinds if veggies, each of which harmonized well and was delicious. The cheese plate appetizer came with honey still in the comb, roasted cherries, grilled sourdough bread, and almonds - it was delicious. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate, caramel, banana cake thing. I don't even like banana desserts and this was delicious, too.The waiters were the absolute sweetest and attentive, not once did we have to deal with a dirty plate or an unfilled water glass. They made sure our orders were correct, clearly knew the menu well anf made recommendations accordingly.The decor is warm and feels like you are in someone's (beautiful) home.Overall, it's a 10 out of 10 and I will surely be back. More...

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A lovely farm to table cuisine with a mostly vegetarian menu.  There are a few beef & fish options but otherwise most of the menu features an amazing array of uniquely paired seasonal vegetables & fruit. Some of my favorite dishes: smashed cucumber salad, whole roasted "hen of woods" mushroom, spring beans and seared tuna & watermelon with ginger thai dressing.  The beautiful rustic interior features long wooden tables with white-washed brick walls.  The vegetables are locally sourced.  I would definitely go back. More...

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Ecclectic menu, but everything was delicious.  The bar is much too small, but the bartender was knowledgeable and friendly.  The radish appetizer is yummy.

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Great bloody marys!  They have green and red bloody marys to choose from on their Sunday Brunch menu.  While the Green Everything Bagel Bloody Mary looks better (it's topped with locks and rimmed with everything bagel seasoning) I actually preferred the red super tasty & spicy bloody mary.  I would definitely recommend checking out The Fat Radish Brunch. More...

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We really enjoyed our Sunday brunch at the fat radish! My wife and I had The fat radish plate which had an offering of various fresh farm to table vegetables as well as a daily special that I had some of the most battery eggs I have ever had served over to nice toasted bread. I have course got coffee as well. We enjoyed everything we ate and had a very good experience More...

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The Fat Radish is billed as an English restaurant, but it's more of an American restaurant with some minor English flair.  Service is friendly though a bit slow . In terms of food, the celery root pie (celery root, apple, black garlic and gruyere) was by far my favorite dish.  It was unique, savory/sweet and satisfying.  I tried a burger as well, and while it was okay, I wouldn't go out of my way for it.  All in all, I really wanted this place to be a lot more authentically English. More...

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I've been to this place twice and loved it both times. One time was Saturday brunch and the other was a Friday night dinner. It gets 5/5 for both experiences. The ambiance is great, the servers made very good recommendations and had very good knowledge of the menu. The crafted cocktails were excellent. I would totally recommend this restaurant to foodies and people who want a place that feels like they've discovered a little secret gem. More...

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This restaurant sells some dank good radish. The atmosphere here is soothing and rustic. Even better Fat Radish's ingredients taste as if their locally grown or from a magical vegetable fairy. I highly suggest their brunch special, burger with a side of duck fries. Trust me , it won't disappoint you. More...

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