The Ragtrader & Bo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The ambiance feels like you've been transported back in time to an old school speakeasy/lounge."
• "Lovely decor inside paying homage to the garment workers who used to work in the building (former factory)."
• "The space is absolutely fantastic. It has high ceilings, a beautiful bar, perfect lighting, interesting decorations and just a really cool energy and ambiance."
• "Atmosphere is outstanding, you can tell people put in a lot of effort and dedication in the design, decorations and all the little details that make this place so distinctive."
• "The atmosphere was really cute. Being a lover of fashion I noticed the sketches on the walls and then realized all of the decor was fashion related."
• "The ambiance was upbeat and lively, the service was attentive and informative and the food was extremely good."
• "The ambiance is so exactly what I was looking for...that vintage NYC theme giving you interesting items to look at and adding to conversations over a great meal."

Cons:

• "And the songs they were singing were top 40s covers, which I thought clashed with the jazzy speakeasy feel of the space."
• "The overall experience for us wasn’t so good. People there were a little obnoxious and not arranging."
• "Avoid this place unless you want to hang out with a lot of other tourists."
• "It's very loud in here and very dimly lit."
• "But the piano was extremely loud, and service was not very good because the servers were also singing on the mic with the piano which was even louder."
• "Felt like they wanted us to leave from the moment they sat us."
• "Went for a good time and it turned into a nightmare! Our first time visiting bo peep we experienced a fist fight!!"

Service

Pros:

• "The bar staff are very friendly and helpful."
• "Many thanks to Ruth who was so sweet to my friend and me."
• "Daniel was our waiter and he was such a pro! He was charming and a gentleman and he truly took pride in his job!"
• "The waiter was very friendly and attentive. The service was fast."
• "The service from the staff is perfect, really friendly and accommodating!"
• "Manager Rafael showed us immense hospitality, Jean and Cole were also great."
• "Maria A. is an exceptional waitress! Her service was top-notch, and she made our dining experience delightful."

Cons:

• "Service was slow and not very attentive, but it was ok."
• "The service was alright however the server did forget to come back to the table after talking with another table for awhile."
• "Our waiter seemed to be not interested in serving us."
• "The bartender was nice, but inattentive."
• "Whoever the female bartender is with brown hair and tall was so rude to us tonight (3/21)."
• "For a cocktail bar/restaurant to also run out of Tequila on a Saturday night, the bar manager needs a talking to."
• "Unfortunately our entrees took a long time to come and we had a show to go to."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

• "The food is amazing and plenty of liquor to choose from."
• "Cauliflower fritters, pizzas, vegan burger, and the octopus were delicious, a touch pricey though."
• "Loved the salmon and the hanger steak and cheeseburger were also very good."
• "For food, the crispy skin salmon was phenomenal."
• "The gruyere mac and cheese was divine. It was so cheesy, had the perfect gooey texture, and was not too liquidy."
• "The food was mouth watering, and very flavorful! We had the the Lamb Fettuccine and the Crispy Skin Salmon! Delicious meals!"
• "The food was phenomenal, specifically the Allium pizza. It tastes like French onion soup, to a tee."

Cons:

• "Deviled eggs were dry, Caesar salad over dressed, and pizza was fine."
• "The brunch menu was decent, my chicken waffle tho; tiny portion; i was expecting at least double of the size for a $17 dish: a little disappointing."
• "Food is ok, drinks seem like they could be interesting, but very sweet and average."
• "I ordered a steak and both of my friends ordered a burger. They were very unhappy with their burgers and the steak also certainly did not meet my expectations."
• "Food was fine but nothing special."
• "The food itself was fine for bar food, nothing too memorable in my opinion but nothing horrible either."
• "I thought the food selection was ok but very pricey."

Value

Pros:

• "Prices are in line with the area and whilst it's not cheap it's also not break the bank expensive, $8-11 a beer which they have a decent selection of."
• "Definitely worth the money you paid for."
• "Food was a little pricey but very delicious, well worth it."
• "The food and drinks were impeccable, served promptly and tasting delicious."
• "Everything we ordered was excellent from the drinks to the food, and the service was fantastic as well."
• "Food quality and portions were stellar, and drinks were beautiful, expertly crafted, and delicious."
• "The wait staff made us, especially the birthday girl, feel so special. The service and the food were 5-star."

Cons:

• "They are a bit pricey, but given the location, I think that is to be expected."
• "A touch pricey though."
• "Oh, and VERY overpriced."
• "The cocktail was like watermelon juice and the pizza’s dough kinda felt like pastry."
• "But the piano was extremely loud, and service was not very good because the servers were also singing on the mic with the piano which was even louder."
• "I don't know that I would recommend this restaurant because the food was somewhat average and it was a bit pricey."
• "The Cauliflower Steak was pretty good, but it gets old before you finish it (so recommend splitting with a friend if you get it)."