Dark Bullet Sake & Oyster Bar
category: Japanese restaurant, Oyster bar restaurant, Tapas bar
address: 154 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States
rayting: 4.6
services: Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Fast service, Sport,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Bar on site, Toilets, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi,
Atmosphere: Casual, Trendy,
Crowd: Groups,
Planning: Accepts reservations,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Children: High chairs,
Pets: Dogs allowed,
address: 154 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States
rayting: 4.6
services: Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Fast service, Sport,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Bar on site, Toilets, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi,
Atmosphere: Casual, Trendy,
Crowd: Groups,
Planning: Accepts reservations,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Children: High chairs,
Pets: Dogs allowed,
Phone: +1 212-235-6788
worktime:
worktime:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Friday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 1 PM–2 AM |
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Name: C******** A******
Date: 2023-06-14 16:28:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Oysters & sake are great.
Name: C** G
Date: 2023-06-04 16:06:32
Rating: 5
Comment: A wonderful secret gem for fantastic Japanese food. Perfect place for a date night or friends group hangout. The drink menu (various sakes and beers and a decent selection of cocktails) was well priced. The ambiance is like a dive bar but don’t let that fool you! The Japanese food served is some of the best in Manhattan. The gyu donburi (angus beef rice bowl) was honestly incredible. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The garlic rock shrimp was also very delicious.
Name: �*
Date: 2023-05-28 19:45:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Its more of a bar than a restaurant.
Name: W****** M**********
Date: 2023-04-30 02:14:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Went on a Tuesday night, fantastic atmosphere. Busy, but still had a place to sit and received quick service. Everyone behind the bar was great, the pool tournament was a good laugh to watch, the food was unbelievably good easily one of the best Karaage Don dishes Ive had. Will be back here when Im back in town!
Name: I***** A******
Date: 2022-12-11 05:05:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been wanting to try this place and had an opportunity to visit. I was greeted and seated immediately.I had a lychee martini and oysters. The oysters were super fresh and my martini was absolutely perfect.I didnt catch the name of my servers but they were super cool and friendly. I felt like a regular and that is very special. The bar has a pretty nice menu and a pool table!!!!
Name: A****** R
Date: 2022-12-04 22:47:59
Rating: 5
Comment: We have been to the Dark Bullet a handful of times over the last couple of years and have always loved the experience. If you like good food, billiards, Japanese whiskey, and live on the Upper West Side then this place is for you! I couldnt recommend the Dark Bullet highly enough.
Name: K******* P***
Date: 2022-09-30 18:24:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food as well as drinks! The beer with yuzu is fantastically refreshing. The staff is awesome. And theres a pool table in the back!
Name: M**** P*****
Date: 2022-08-28 03:24:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved the food! I don’t drink, but the bar tenders were making the drinks with 100% dedication. Best part this place is open till late night. I had the shrimp and vegetable Hibachi and it was really good!
Name: G* P*****
Date: 2022-07-17 00:44:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Oysters very fresh!😋
Name: B*** D*****
Date: 2022-06-26 01:58:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Went here late at night when most places were closing soon and not seating new customers. Love this restaurant, from service, to food, to drinks to ambiance. We sat at the bar and Winnie was our server. Very friendly and professional. We were welcomed in with a smile and felt comfortable right away Oyster variety was great. We tried Blackberry Oysters and Kumamoto Oysters. Very fresh! The Gyu Don is highly highly recommended. Drinks were just right. Great Sake selection. Winnie warned me about the beer on the rock and I underestimated what I was signing up for. That was the only thing I was not able to finish. Its not for everyone. Highly recommend! Will visit again when in the area.
Name: M****** L******
Date: 2022-04-21 13:07:23
Rating: 4
Comment: This is such a unique place. A sort of dive bar with an excellent menu of interesting and delicious Japanese dishes. Its not a sushi place though theres a great raw salmon dish. Oysters are excellent. Try the oyster pancakes. And a delicious burger.
Name: D***** J*****
Date: 2022-04-20 05:31:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was fantastic. I highly recommend the Spicy Mixed Shrimp Octopus, Kani, Cucumber mixed with homemade spices sauce. I absolutely loved it! Another suggestion? Try the Spicy Mixed Chicken with Japanese Red Chilli Pepper!
Name: B******* R*** (** R*** T*******
Date: 2022-02-27 14:37:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Enjoyed a delightful salmon donburi and some delectable sake from a well curated list. The atmosphere was energetic and the service was efficient and friendly.
Name: A S***
Date: 2022-01-30 18:18:37
Rating: 4
Comment: Decent food, good beer, and chill vibe (at least for lunch).It was almost completely empty when we went for lunch, which is just the way we like it at a good place. It also meant we had the free pool table in the back.The oysters were fine, however, their signature sauces were notably delicious and made the oystwrs worth it.The Special Oyster Pan-Cake was average, but I probably wouldnt get it again. The Karaage Dons chicken was good enough for the rice bowl, and ideal for a casual lunch.For drinks, we had the Beer On Rock, which was actually fantastic--a Japanese light beer with salt and yuzu sauce in a chilled glass. It reminded of the way we drink Corona with lime, except Japanese style.The sake selection on the menu was surprisingly disappointing given the name, so we didnt order any.
Name: M**** J*****
Date: 2022-01-23 04:16:50
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is like a best kept secret. I went because I wanted oysters one day and ended up there for hours. They have amazing Japanese-style sauces to accompany the oysters and none of their other small tapas-style seafood dishes disappointed. Great sake and friendly service as well.
Name: J***** L****
Date: 2021-12-12 10:28:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Omg everything was so so delicious 🤤 I had the pork belly teriyaki and I also had hot and spicy soup and garlic shrimp ..the plum wine as well as beer 🍺 ! Will be back very soon ! Hey Marco 👋
Name: A***** W***
Date: 2021-12-08 21:02:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Went here for the first time last night during Happy Hour. Their sangria was SO yummy and only $6 until 7pm on weekdays. I think the other deals included $5 for beer and $7 for house sake, which is a great deal, but for how much the other reviews were raving about the Happy Hour, I expected more options. However, as other reviews have mentioned, the staff were very attentive and friendly.The food options had better variety than you’d find in a typical Asian fusion place, lots of appetizers and Japanese comfort food options. We ordered the baked oysters, rock shrimp, and gyudon. Baked oysters were phenomenal and well-priced, gyudon was decent but a bit salty, and the “rock shrimp” were just awful. They were absolutely NOT rock shrimp lol. The dish had maybe 10 small boiled cocktail shrimp floating in a puddle of garlic oil, served with saltines on the side. That was the only big negative of our meal, but it was a total waste of $14.In any case, I had a good dinner overall and would go back, but maybe just for sangria and oysters rather than a full meal.
Name: d****** m*****
Date: 2021-11-22 00:22:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Havent eaten here yet but i cant wait to do so. the vibe at night was pretty chill considering there was tvs playing sports but it doesnt feel like a sports bar at all. its very chic inside and was chill enough i think to have a nice date night. whiskey selection is really bomb and the staff are all really nice. love that the pool table is free and its not filled with drunk pool junkies. cant wait to come back
Name: A** C****
Date: 2021-10-21 18:06:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Not sure if it was the oysters or just the sauce choice combo but definitely the best oysters I’ve ever had in my life. Great drinks. And I’ve even circled which ones I ordered and the blue is which sauces to mix together. I don’t even like sauces honestly but this was amazing and I’m in love. Bonus Points if you ask for Marco. (POLO)
Name: R****
Date: 2021-08-14 18:50:57
Rating: 5
Comment: I love visiting the Dark Bullet. The food is always great and the customer service from both the Bartender and Waiter are always amazing! Its not even a 4 star restaurant but youre treated like VIP. It has become one of our favorite places to get drinks and eats. If youre visiting New York City or if you already live in the area and want a great place to get drinks and good Asian Cuisine,stop by The Dark Bullet. Youll be so glad you did.Also the tables were set up with a lot of space between them. They follow the social distancing guidelines set by the CDC. Giving everyone 6 feet of space to enjoy themselves.
Name: J****** T*****
Date: 2021-07-02 12:03:11
Rating: 4
Comment: Great happy hour! If youre in the neighborhood, you cant go wrong with $5 draft beer that they serve in a frosty mug! Also the cold sake is great for the hot weather. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Their oysters are good and you should definitely try the mixed potato fries.
Name: S***
Date: 2021-06-13 05:03:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Many choices of Japanese drink to choose. I also like their food.
Name: K*** S*
Date: 2021-03-21 17:11:59
Rating: 5
Comment: OMG amazing west coat and Japanese oysters! Quite and cute place with very welcoming stuff.
Name: c**** y*
Date: 2020-11-21 22:38:08
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s a bar, oyster bar and japanese restaurant hybrid. Really cool! With the current outdoor dining structure, its unrecognizable lol! But the crowd will definitely catch your attention. I went at an odd 4.30pm and it was BUSY!Food 5/5Surprisingly good. Only tried the hot soup and the fried chicken as it was just a snack for me before dinner. Both dishes were on point! The hot soup is very flavorful and comforting. The fried chicken was crunch and very well presented.Service 5/5Great service, very friendly and helpful. I waited for a long while for food as it was packed busy but the waiter was so friendly and kept checking in and reassuring they have not forgotten about my order. And I was just chilling out and I didnt even once ask! Everyone was wearing a maskAmbianceGreat outdoor sitting structure. Sat outside given the pandemic
Name: J*** S****
Date: 2020-09-08 19:20:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Will turn you into Sake aficionado!!!
Name: T** w****
Date: 2020-07-27 20:14:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Its 4:06 the atmosphere is good the bar tender is really friendly and helpful the pool table is fun nice people.So now for my favorite part the oysters are great and fresh hits the spot. P.S as you can see I started eating them before I took the picture lol
Name: H***** L*****
Date: 2020-01-07 07:22:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome hangout place good beers the bartenders are always nice. The pool table is the best.
Name: E** P*** L*** J****
Date: 2019-12-07 09:24:51
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place!Great spot for hanging out with friends, family!Lots of Japanese sake and whiskey collections are amazing! Watching sumos is fun too :)
Name: E******** T***********
Date: 2019-11-27 19:47:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Always a great spot to stop and whether it is just for happy hour with a come get a great oyster shooter and some wings! They always have some sports on one it’s showing and a nice pool table in the back if you’re looking for something to do.
Name: J** P*****
Date: 2019-10-24 20:00:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent whiskey selection, great staff, even spoke to owner who was super cool. Good food, AND free pool table!!
Name: J D****
Date: 2018-12-22 05:41:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Great oysters, sake etc. Friendly staff. Great service. Very clean bathroom!
Name: P L**
Date: 2018-11-18 20:53:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to relax and get some sake and oysters. They have a pool table too! Nice music, big TVS and great staff. They will help you with the sake menu if you need a quick lesson. The west coast oysters are a must. The yuzu sauce is a must on the oysters!Great find in the city. I would definitely recommend this place.
Name: C******** A******
Date: 2018-08-31 17:34:03
Rating: 5
Comment: I met up with a few friends here for happy hour, which offers specials on beer, sangria and their house sake. I got the house sake, which was good. Then we got the healthy roll, edamame and oysters. I was surprised by how much I liked the healthy roll, which had avocado, crab, rice, and roe wrapped in cucumber with a citrus sauce. I am already planning to go back to get that roll again. Anyways, its laid back inside, and the servers are very friendly. They even have a pool table.
Name: A***** A*********
Date: 2018-04-16 23:04:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing space tons of room for UWS. Food was amazing, and the staff is really wonderful I will definitely be back and I would definitely recommend
Name: A***** Y****
Date: 2024-01-19 22:33:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Easy 5 stars