Katra

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217 Bowery (at nr. Rivington St.)
New York, NY 10002

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If you are looking for a venue that has great decor and staff with a great attitude to match, then you should definitely go to Katra (Downtown NYC). My birthday party was Saturda...

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Pretty sure I outgrew this place back when I turned 22. It was ok. Really crowded after about 11:30 which made for lots of hands where they were not welcome. Drinks were not ba...

Unpretentious Party Spot - Music is Great / Attentive Waitstaff 5/22/2007

I threw a reunion party with all of my old college buddies and their wives at Katra a few weeks ago. I ordered a buffet that everyone ended up loving, the lamb dishes were interesting and fun. We had the entire downstairs, which is nice since upstairs gets pretty crowded. We had bottle service for all the tables, the waitresses were good looking and professional, they tended to our every wish - even when Matt ordered more shrimp about every 15 minutes. The owner made sure we got our entire party in quickly so no one had to wait outside, then he bought a round of shots. The atmosphere was great, the music was fun, got everyone dancing. Wasn't too loud to reconnect with the buddy who used to pass out on your couch every Saturday, but is now a trader at Barclay's (how the hell did that happen). I'll def be considering Katra for my birthday this summer, just hope the waitstaff doesn't change and place doesn't book up too fast...guess I better go get on that. -John- Pros: Ambiance / Attentive and Attractive Waitstaff Cons: Gets Busy - Get there Early - Tip your bartender, she remembers you. more
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great party spot 5/22/2007

we attended a private party last weekend at katra and were very impressed by the service and staff. food trays were great and happy hour drinks are a steal in the city, we'll be back to plan our own party in their downstairs bar/lounge Pros: great place for a party Cons: none more
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great date spot 5/22/2007

my boyfriend and i live in brooklyn and stopped by katra when we were wondering around bowery. the bar was very romantic and we were invited to sit in one of their cabanas for either dinner or drinks. the bartender greeted us and dropped off menus with no sales pressure. we both got mojitos at her reccomendation and ended up staying for dinner as well. the food was refreshingly exotic and the drinks were made with fresh raspberries.. we'll be back again with friends. more
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Regular parties 5/22/2007

We have had a number of parties in Katra in the last year and when I was told about the review on the place I was very surprised as all our events were wonderful and we found the staff to be very polite, the food excellent and the management attentive. This is a great spot and I have promised Chris weeks ago to write this and now I have. Pros: Staff, decor, food and the music is amazing Cons: V. Busy more
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left hungry 5/22/2007

nice drinks. that i have to say, but i do agree with some of the other reviews on here about the service. I live in Westchester and eat in manhattan all the time, but i really doubt i would come back to this place. I actually had to go get dinner with my wife after we left the party i was at because there was so little food at the party due to such slow service. My wife was starving the whole time we were there and we did not see much passed around besides french fries with a mayonnaise based dipping sauce. Pros: very nice atmosphere Cons: left hungry and service seemed to be extremely slow more
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Yikes and Yikes 5/22/2007

Yikes is all I can say. The food came out very slow and I felt badly for my friend who paid a lot of money to have a party at Katra. He was not happy at all with the service. VERY slow. Very slow. I would not suggest this place for large parties. The night was o.k. but there was a lot of tension over the food coming out so slow. But one thing I have to say, if you like french fries, this is the place to go. They served a lot of them. They must get them on sale at Cosco Wholesale. more
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Sat Night One Big Party 5/21/2007

We had a party at the last minute here on Sat night as this place was where my friends had a party last month. We were told they would take care of us at 12 due to a private party downstairs . When we got there at 12 we were brought to our table downstairs by the manager where we ordered food and drink. The food was excellent and the drinks were very good.The Lychee Martini was out of this world. My friends and I had a really good time as the staff really took care of us and even gave us a free champagne for my birthday. The only downside was the snobby party that was finishing downstairs. They were so rude and made us feel that they were better then us. One woman pushed me and told me I was in her space. They soon left however and we really had a good time. I think Katra is very nice spot and the easy door policy is really a breath of fresh air in New York Pros: Food/Music/Staff and most of the people who were there Cons: Snobs more
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Best Hidden Secret 5/21/2007

I was at Katra this weekend and I have to say this place is rockin. The Irish owner made sure we had a nice cabana space upstairs as we did not have a reservation we were acommidated anyway. Our waitress was great she was ontop of everything. The DJ was amazing and we danced all night long. I haven't seen a place like this in a long time. Katra is the best hidden secret. I would definitely be returning to this amazing hot spot!!! Thanks Katra!!! Pros: Great cocktails/Great Service Cons: None more
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Bad service, sloppy management 5/20/2007

I was at Katra this past weekend. The place looked nice but the service was horrible. The waitress was grumpy and rude. The service was slow. i ordered appetizers and had to leave before i was even served. No one seemed to care. Swanky looking place but i will not be coming back. Pros: swanky place Cons: expensive, weak drinks more
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Extremely low service for an event 5/20/2007

I was invited to a party here this past weekend and me and my girlfriends could not believe how SLOW the food service was. I even asked the host throwing the event if there was going to be any food, because he told me in the invitation there would be appetizers and he said he was waiting for over an hour for them to start passing some around. People were waiting a long long time for food. That was very annoying to all of us who came there hungry at 8 pm and didn't eat for over an hour and half after that. Too bad. Pros: the drinks were very expensive but good Cons: the service was slower than anything I have seen in a long time more
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Great Club 5/6/2007

I have been to this lounge several times and must say it is one of NYC's greats. First off, the management is wonderful. The manager was not your typical NYC manager who doesn't give a dam about you or your guests. He accommodated us nicely and was very open to our concerns and requests, if any. This is what made Katra stand out! Reasonableness and not hot headed! They provided us with a nice table, which was different from most other places in NYC. The music on the top floor was great and they played the right type of music all night. In addition, the drink prices were very fair and the multiple bartenders took care of business. Everyone had a great time. I would recommend it to anyone for a birthday or special event! Pros: Great Staff - they actually care Cons: Croweded - but is this really a con? more
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This Thursday afterwork party from 6 - 10, and Friday night from 10 - you're tired 5/1/2007

Set It Off Thursdays doors open at 6pm Weekly drink specials from 6-8 Music by Tivoli Movements AND Grown & Hip Fridays doors open at 10pm Music by World Famous Da Beatminerz DJ Evil Dee and Mr. Walt @ Katra Lounge 217 Bowery St. and Rivington Pros: Great music, great crowd. Awesome DJ's more
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Great Time 4/30/2007

This very busy spot on the Bowery deserves the praise it is getting. My birthday was wonderful and I was treated very special by all the staff at Katra. I have had a few parties in varius clubs in NY but the service here was second to none. From the door staff to the music and drink, the music to the waitstaff everything was great. Thank you Chris for keeping all your promises and making my event wonderful. Pros: Lots of good things to many to write Cons: The line was down the street more
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Beautiful Food and Great Atmosphere 4/19/2007

Had dinner here with a large group of friends and I am happy to say that katra is a beautiful, warm and welcoming lounge with tastey food, amazing cocktails, nice music and great service. Its refreshing to walk into a restrauant like this and feel so welcomed and treated like we were special. Try the hookahs!!! Pros: ITs Perfect Cons: Its in the Bowery more
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Really a Wonderful Party 4/14/2007

Thank you to Katra and the staff at katra for showing us such a wonderful night. We came for late night and were running very late but they still kept our table until we arrived at 12. It was very busy but no line and so none of my friends had to wait as we were promised by the owner. The owner is this funny cute Irishman and he made us all laugh as we srrived but he still took care of business he was everywhere. He made us feel so welcome and then he put us to this girl called Niki who made sure everything was right for us at outr table. She was amazing and I know some of my male friends eyes popped out as she is so beautiful. Michelle then became our waitress and she was also really good and she took care of my party for the rest of the the night. The owner sent us over a bottle of champagne for my birthday which ws such a nice thought. I give 9 out of 10 to Katra for its staff/decor/food/service. The one I take away is location. P.S I would normally not write these sort of things but we thanked the owner this was his only request was if we were totally happy to do this. Well Yes I was Pros: Great Place more
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Great for birthday parties! 4/3/2007

I held my birthday party at Katra this past Saturday and had a great time. Alot more people showed up than I had anticipated, but the owner Chris was very understanding and accommodating, and allowed all my guests to enter with no hassle. My party filled the VIP section, and waitresses were very nice. Music was mainly Hip Hop, and the DJ had no problem taking requests from my guests. I definitely recommend holding parties at Katra. You won't be disappointed! Pros: Great staff, Great music, Great customer service Cons: Limited dance floor more
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GREAT service! Great mix of music!!! 3/31/2007

I had my birthday party at Katra and it was FANTASTIC. We all had so much fun!!! Chris (the manager) was extremely helpful and friendly and he got all my friends in with no problem. The place is very "sexi chic" and decorated nicely. Loved the booths with the colors and cushions! We had a booth closer to the back and even though it was crowded (not not overly so) and busy, our waitress was always around ready to cater to anything we needed! The crowd was also a nice mix and nobody stuck up or anything; this is definitely not a pretentious place! The DJ span some great music (R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock & more), something for everyone! This is the place to go if you just want to have fun! I'll definitely be back... thanks Chris!!!! Pros: Great service, nice atmosphere, good music Cons: None more
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Nice looking place but way too crowded for my taste. 3/31/2007

I went to Katra last night with my boyfriend and a few friends. We got in very quickly, even at 12am, no problems. However, I am surprised that they were letting people in that quickly considering the place was so packed to the point where you could not move. Crowds are fine, that is part of going out, but this place was SO crowded that I started to feel slightly claustrophobic. We went downstairs to see if it would be a bit better there, and it was just as bad. Nobody was dancing and we could not move at all; very boring. Then we were leaving around 2am and tried to go back downstairs to pick up our coats from the coatcheck and the bouncer said that no one was allowed down there any longer. He did let us go when we explained that we were leaving and just picking up our coats. The staff seemed courteous and friendly, even wished us a goodnight as we were leaving. I think I would like to check this place out on a night when it isnt so croweded. It was a little disappointing that we couldnt even move, not to mention dance. Pros: Good looking place, mature crowd Cons: way too crowded more
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Great night with great friends 3/31/2007

I had a great time in Katra last night and the crowd was very beautiful and not rude. People all were very merry and happy. Staff were si friendly and our waitress was very attentive. Barstaff were very lovely if not all with wifes. Owner Chris made our party worth it and treated us very special which was very important. No problems at the door as owner had promised and no cover. Great fun and highly recommended. Pros: Lots of fun and the hookahs Cons: Very Busy but no more then any club more
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WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! 3/12/2007

Two of the most beautiful barmen in New York work here!! Chris and Jason my girls and I think you are the best. Also Katra is Cool too. Pros: Chris and Jason Cons: They are not single more
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The original home of multi-millionaire athletes and glitterati, the crowd at Mission shifts throughout the week as this glitzy club features a variety of events. While some say the place is overpriced or somehow poorly located, it nevertheless has a great draw on the wildly-popular Bowery, and the beautiful decor and stylish surroundings guarantee a fun night out--albeit at a price.

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  • Katra is now booking holiday parties! Call for info or email info@katranyc.com.

    New York City's Katra serves Middle East, Moroccan fusion style tapas designed by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer of Jean Georges. The kitchen is open till 2am. The lounge plays European techno and Middle-Eastern hip-hop to regular beats and has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

    The decor at Katra is Moroccan styled with all the furnishings brought back from Morocco. Pillow-strewn couches and intimate nooks dot the lounge. The mood is laidback with a distinct Middle-Eastern vibe. The cocktail list is Middle-Eastern in origin and has distinct flavors like pomegranate, lychee and lavender blossom.

    Private party space is available at Katra, at the best prices.

Editorial

  • Morrocan lounge serving Middle-Eastern fusion style tapas and cocktails in New York City.

  • 9/8/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily, 5pm-4am
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery
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