little owl or red cat?

[raybird]

i'm trying to decide between the two for a late weeknight dinner with an out-of-town friend. how would you say they compare? both sound really good from the posts i've read so i'm just not sure which to try first.

thanks!

[lizziea312]

I LOVE Red Cat. It's honestly one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I haven't looked at their latest menu, but for appetizers, we had tempura bacon with black-eyed peas, and lobster perogies. Both were incredible. The suckling pig was perfectly done. It's a great restaurant, really good service, and very nice atmosphere. It's a very "New York" restaurant to take people from out of town.

[raybird]

thanks! it turns out that the little owl is closed on the night i want to go so that solves that. i will definitely go soon, though - it sounds delightful and the menu looks great! have you been for brunch or only dinner?

and for red cat, any favorites to recommend?

[adam]

food is great, and somewhat similar at each - great ingredients, well and relatively simply prepared. comfort food-ish, if that makes sense.

little owl is much smaller, more intimate, more charming, but they are both nice relaxed places with very nice and very excellent service.

i would recommend looking at both menus and going with which looks good to you. i've had excellent experiences both places and think you'll be happy whichever you pick. enjoy.