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Sugar Bar, New York, NY

Sugar Bar

4.7
4.7
635 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Come to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, an eatery established by the couple who created hits such as “Ain't No Mountain High Enough" & "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Their culinary venture, Sugar Bar showcases the duo's love for great music and Southern-accented dining. The Food: A little Cajun, a little soul, a little Latin, a lot of delicious! Offering meals. prepared with fresh ingredients giving you the warmth of a homemade cooked dish. The Music: Live Entertainment starts at 8 pm. Catch a moment with our weekly Open Mic night every Thursday. Check our entertainment schedule for more. Make a memorable experience by sipping a cocktail, having dinner, and relaxing. At the same time, our friendly staff takes care of you, or you order a delivery and enjoy it in the comfort of your home.

****WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR INDOOR, AND OUTDOOR DINING, PICK-UPS, AND DELIVERY! TUES - SAT AND OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH and EARLY DINNER! FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.sugarbarnyc.com***

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Dominguez
  • Catering
    Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    Broadway and West End
  • Parking details
    There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 to 72nd Street
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 635 people are saying

Sugar Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Bar offers a vibrant dining experience in Manhattan, with "wonderful and open ambience" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the friendly and attentive staff and the soulful live music events. The restaurant is especially praised for its brunch deals and Southern-inspired dishes. "Great place for a quick meal," Sugar Bar is a must-visit for music and food lovers alike.

635 Reviews
  1. EUGENE

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The entertainment was great. sound system was good. The yams was canned. good portions.

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  2. Karin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ein toller Abend mit super Musik (open Mic)! Essen war köstlich und der Caipirinha ebenso. Ein perfekter Abend in dieser kleinen tollen Bar! Wir werden es nicht vergessen! Ein Highlight unseres New York Reise!

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  3. Irini Res

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great bonus, wonderful music! Just a great place to bring a date celebrate a birthday!

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  4. kathy

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great find, food was good, only down side is we were stuck in a tiny back room with only 4 tables instead of the regular dining room. Not comfortable, but next time we will request only main restaurant

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  5. Lauren

    Atlanta10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch at sugar bar was just ok to me. I ordered the two pancakes, eggs, turkey bacon and hash browns. The pancakes were dry, lukewarm and they give you two cold butters that never fully melt onto the pancakes. The kraft syrup in a pack screams corner store breakfast for cheap rather than a high end black owned restaurant. Coat check is $2.00 cash only so make sure you carry cash. Our reservations were 12:00pm. There was no band at that time and only a few people sprinkled. Brunch crowd I assume starts later in New York. Overall I would give my brunch plate 4/10.

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  6. Hope VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent time at the Sugar Bar! Food, service and music were great. I will definitely go again soon.

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  7. Naomi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my mother's birthday and we had an amazing experience. It started from the door with a warm welcome to great customer service to excellent food. We will definitely be back soon!

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  8. Kevin

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried chicken was the real thing! Greens were great. Mac&cheese Cheesy and fine.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hospitality was unmatched, I felt like we were regulars the way they embraced us and checked up on us constantly. Everything we ordered was delicious I even took two meals to go and dessert.

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  10. Vincent

    Houston35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Food is always delicious with lot's of choices. We visit the Sugar Bar whenever we are in New York City. This visit, we were able to enjoy the excellent vibes from singer and guitarist, Jason Murden. He was eclectic!

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FAQs

Sugar Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sugar Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 579-0222.

Sugar Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 635 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Upper West Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Sugar Bar

254 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway and West End
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Latin / Spanish, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is Street or a Private Lot for parking.
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 to 72nd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Dominguez
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment and open mic night every Thursday evening. A cover charge applies during show hours. The cover charge is usually $10 but may be more depending on the entertainment of the evening. Please call us or check our calendar page on our website for specifics.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Sugar Bar is ready to cater your next corporate or family occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Sugar Bar would love to host your next private function. Please email steve@sugarbarnyc.com for any inquiries.
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