Banc Cafe

Banc Cafe
431 Third Avenue - Map
Between East 30th Street and East 31st Street
(212) 252-0146
American Bar/Grill

This new restaurant/bar in Murray Hill is a great place to go for some drinks or food. It has a lively interior, with a laid-back ambiance. Formerly an Irish bar, it was converted to Banc Cafe. Great date place, friendly wait staff and bartenders.

Their food was particularly attracting, shying away from the more typical "bar food" of burgers and fries, they ventured out with broiled chicken breast with sauted spinach over risotto, and their steak didn't look to bad either - a nice center cut piece. Modifications and substitutions weren't a problem at all, and were particularly accomodating. They had a modest wine list, and one of their cabernet's was deceptivley merlot-like, but blossomed nicely as the evening progressed and had a chance to breathe in some of the air.

This place is definitely recommended if you find yourself in Murray Hill mid-week and you're looking for something to do.