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Tequila Tuesdays - Dolly Varden, New York, NY

Dolly Varden

4.3
4.3
1073 Reviews
$31 to $50
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups

Welcome to Dolly Varden, a vibrant neighborhood bar in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, where locals and visitors alike come together for expertly crafted cocktails, crave-worthy comfort food, and an inviting atmosphere.

Our cozy downstairs Dolly’s Hideaway and lively main floor offer the perfect backdrop for a night out, whether you're here for a laid-back evening or a fun night of celebration.
Indulge in our signature dishes like the crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, melt-in-your-mouth Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and flavor-packed Pork Belly Baos, or enjoy lighter bites like Crispy Cauliflower Bites.
Paired with cocktails thoughtfully crafted to suit every palate, Dolly Varden is where great food, drinks, and good vibes come together.

Whether you’re unwinding after work or kicking off your night, Dolly Varden is the spot to make your own in Hell’s Kitchen!

Additional information

  • Location
    302 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019-6436
  • Phone number
    (212) 541-7080
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:45 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon, Tue 15:00–01:00 Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Icon Parking - 209 W 51st StreetNYC Parking - 304 W 49th Street1633 Broadway Garage - 235 W 50th streetQuik Parking - 888 BroadwayIcon Parking - 851 8th AvenueMPG Parking - 265 W 52nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio Hernandez

Experiences

  • St Patrick's Monthly Specials

    13 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2025
    Join us for a day of Guinness, Specialty Cocktails & Food Specials! Serving Shepherd's Pie, and a NY Style Rueben. Guinness $7 Magners $13 Golden Irish Mule- bourbon, honey, ginger, lemon, mint $16 Nutty Irishman- Irish whiskey, hazelnut, Irish cream, cold brew, chocolate & coconut cream

  • St Patricks Day Brunch @ Dolly Varden

    17 Mar 2025 only
    Join us for a day of Brunch, Guinness, Specialty Cocktails & Food Specials! Serving Shepherd's Pie, and a NY Style Rueben. $7 Magners $13 Golden Irish Mule- bourbon, honey, ginger, lemon, mint $16 Nutty Irishman- Irish whiskey, hazelnut, Irish cream, cold brew, chocolate & coconut cream

Offers

  • Best Hell's Kitchen Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 15:00 - 00:30,Wed - 16:00 - 00:30,Thu - Fri - 16:00 - 19:00
    Monday to Friday 3 pm till 7 pm House Wine $9 Old Fashioned $11 Seasonal Sangria $11 Spicy Margarita $11 Dolly's Rum Punch $11 Coconut Espresso Martini $11 $2 Oysters (1/2 dozen + dozen)

  • Late Night Happy Hour - 10 pm till Close

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 22:00 - 00:30,Mon - Tue - 15:00 - 00:30,Wed - 16:00 - 00:30,Thu - 22:00 - 00:30,Fri - Sat - 22:00 - 01:00
    $6 Select Drafts $11 Old Fashioned $11 Dolly's Rum Punch $11 Coconut Espresso Martini $11 Seasonal Sangria

  • Martini Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 15:00 - 00:30
    Espresso Martini $8 House Favorite Martini $10 Mondays all night!

Menu

Dolly Varden's menu was last updated 2025-03-14.

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What 1,073 people are saying

Dolly Varden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Varden offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere perfect for pre-theatre dining, with "great food" and "amazing cocktails." Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff," and the unique outdoor seating in a red train car adds a fun twist. The brunch menu features creative options like "Captain Crunch French Toast" and a "mimosa tree."

1,073 Reviews

  1. TaylorG

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining here. The first time I came it was delicious, such a beautiful restaurant and the food was very yummy and server was amazing. For our second time here it was disappointing, our servers were sparse, (we were even told the server we would eventually have was on break… ) food dropped, and items from the menu had to be ordered multiple times to get them. Our appetizer and second glass of wine was almost forgotten if we didn’t remind them. Bathroom had no toilet paper or soap. Food was good but bad service can really make or break your dining experience. The restaurant didn’t have many diners but there was ample staff.

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    Palm Springs2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    If you want to be ignored in a noisy pub atmosphere this is your place!

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  3. Brenda

    Charleston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was quite good but service was slow and forgetful with server asking the same question 2-3 times. Music was good- suggest sitting upstairs as downstairs very loud

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  4. Superman

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for brunch. Great food drinks and vibe.staff extremely friendly.Had a great time.

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  5. Pamela

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, loved the DJ and the music , the waitstaff is so friendly and professional!! We will definitely be back!! Especially perfect place for a party!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great support from the server of our group. I’d say this is a bit more tourist brunch with limited options focused on bottomless drinks than having more traditional breakfast choices with lunch options. Food itself was good particularly the French toast.

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  7. Carmen

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a overall good experience at Dolly Varden but its important to note that their online menu and specials are very different from the actual ones at the restaurant. The main reason my friends and I decided to come here on a Saturday night was the late night happy hour that the website claims happens seven days a week from 10pm-close and included specialty cocktails. So of course we were disappointed when we arrived and the waitress told us that that happy hour is only on weekdays. Additionally, some online menu items we had planned on ordering like the oysters were only available on weekdays at select times. The food we did end up ordering was delicious though! & the cocktail tree we ordered was very cute and we loved all our drinks (although it is priced at $70 online and $75 in person). Definitely would go back but without the expectations we had after looking at the online menu! Hopefully they update it :)

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  8. Sarah

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fantastic place for a bite to eat before a matinee!

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  9. Angela

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience! Food & drink were delicious ( mimosas were especially tasty & coffee was strong & hot). The service was terrific; we loved the ambiance. Would definitely go back.

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  10. Gregory

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place and cozy too! Food was quite delicious especially the salmon.

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FAQs

Dolly Varden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 541-7080.

Dolly Varden is rated 4.3 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dolly Varden

302 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019-6436

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 541-7080
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:45 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon, Tue 15:00–01:00 Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Icon Parking - 209 W 51st StreetNYC Parking - 304 W 49th Street1633 Broadway Garage - 235 W 50th streetQuik Parking - 888 BroadwayIcon Parking - 851 8th AvenueMPG Parking - 265 W 52nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio Hernandez
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