Antique Garage
A former SoHo mechanic’s garage transformed into a candlelit Mediterranean bistro filled with mismatched antiques.
- Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
- $$
- 41 Mercer St
- 4.3 (1096 reviews)
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Utku CinelChef
Description
Chef Utku Cinel established the venue in 2003, building a menu around his Aegean roots and family recipes. The busy, chandelier-draped room is a major draw, though opinions on food consistency and value vary. Group diners often praise the attentive service and plates of tender octopus and fresh ceviche, but other visitors find the portions small and items like the chicken skewers bland. It functions best as an atmospheric hangout where the design and social energy take center stage.
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