Cibar
 

(212) 460-5656
56 Irving Pl. bet. 17th & 18th Streets

 

 
 

Location, location, location. Right around the corner, Cibar has a comfortable, spacious lounge-like atmosphere with a patio in the back. This is a great after-work location — you can usually find a seat in the early evening, and it's also a nice place for a first date. Regulars praise the martinis, and there is an extensive cocktail menu and friendly service in this slightly more upscale neighborhood joint.