Ampersand is one of the best american restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Ampersand, on 294 3rd Ave in Gramercy, has carved out a clear identity in a neighborhood that's never quite known what it wants to be: a cocktail-forward bar that takes its food seriously without turning into a restaurant.
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Ampersand looks like a good night-out option in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 622 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Ampersand holds a 9.2 rating across 622 Google reviews.
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Ampersand is a American restaurant located in New York, New York. Ampersand, on 294 3rd Ave in Gramercy, has carved out a clear identity in a neighborhood that's never quite known what it wants to be: a cocktail-forward bar that takes its food seriously without turning into a restaurant.
Ampersand is best for cocktail, wine bar, date night. Ampersand looks like a good night-out option in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 622 Google reviews.
Ampersand is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 622 reviews
Start with Oaxaca Old Fashioned, Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips, Pork Tacos and Cheese Board (Murray's). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Ampersand holds a 9.2 Google rating from 622 reviews. Ampersand looks like a good night-out option in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 622 Google reviews.
Ampersand is located at 294 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Ampersand is tagged for date night dining. Ampersand looks like a good night-out option in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 622 Google reviews.
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