Eating alone in NYC - Man - Martini's?

[jmahoney22]

I will be eating alone on a Tuesday night next week and would like recommendations for a fun / cool scene that has great food and great martini's. I love eating at the Bar and looking for more of an old-school place. I am staying in Tribeca / Soho but could go anywhere I suppose. Thanks !

[erin07nyc]

Quality Meats has a nice, lively bar area, and even has a separate bar for eating at.

[jmahoney22]

Appreciate the response...JM

[pacz]

If your looking for an old school place, I would go to Fanelli Cafe, Prince at Mercer in SoHo.

[jmahoney22]

Thanks for your help!

[jenniebnyc]

The Bull & Bear def. fits the bill.
Mercer Kitchen.

[jmahoney22]

Thanks!

[steve h.]

the bar at gramercy tavern should do the trick. barkeep makes good martini and the food is exceptional. people watching there can be a hoot. aim for a seat at the left-hand side as you face the bar. you can bring a paper or book if you want but chances are better than even you'll be chatting up the staff if that's your thing.

[jmahoney22]

Right on.....that sounds perfect. I love people watching, martinis, good food and chatting up the staff.

[kathryn]

A recent thread on eating out alone in NYC
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/538571

For great martinis near to you, I'd check out B Flat, Tailor, Pegu Club or Brandy Library. Pegu Club and Tailor both have food.