Katra

Came from Cali for a party last night and went to this new place called Katra! Thought it was going to be like one of those clubs where you have to line up while some big doorman is rude to you and then pay a stupid cover to get into a place where everything is over priced and the service is terrible. How was I wrong! This place is the opposite of everything I expected including nice doormen and great food. Our party was for 25 but many brought extra friends and the birthday girl was worried. The cute owner told us no problem and everybody came in and paid no cover. We wanted a table and here they also did bottles but instead of taking all our money the Irish guy bought us a btl of Grey Goose for the birthday party. We bought a few btls and had a perfect time. They did seem under pressure on the floor but the waitress was excellent. We got hungry at about one and were ready to go get food but we were happy to find out the kitchen was open late and the food was excellent. The music was awsome! We had such a great night and I want to thank all the staff and management in Katra for the perfect party. Its nice to see somethings are changing for the better in NY Pros: Food and drink and Service more

I chose this place solely based on reviews and I was definately not disappointed. I called to see if I would have a problem with having a lot of people come there and if I needed to be on a list. I was reassured that everyone would get it and they did. No one had a problem at the door. EVERYONE who worked there was pleasant. It did get crowded but it was a great scene. The owner sent over a bottle of champagne for my birthday and the drinks were wonderful (slightly pricey but standard NYC prices). Good music. This place was so much fun that we stayed until they started sweeping the floor! I HIGHLY recommend this place and look forward to going back again. Pros: friendly, good music, no problem at the door (even for guys) more

Hot new place! Def the place to head to at the moment. Was on guest list, but the guys didn't even check it when we arrived - walked straight in. Crowd was relaxed and enjoying the night (Arrived about 1am). Apparently a lounge as well aas a restrauant Pros: Perfect more

Love this place. Great service and food and we had a great time. The decor is fab and i must say we were treated very well. We were provided with a btl of champ even though we had not booked the party and the manager just brought it up. Its a nice change from places like Home and Guest House where its all about taking your money. Pros: Decor, food, cocktails Cons: Need more hookas more

Was at my friends party there last night and I must say that this is a great place with a great atmosphere , good food and really hot bartenders. Pros: Wonderful Spot Cons: Cant think of one! more

Decided to stop by this new spot on the Bowery on Friday for dinner! 1st The welcome I recieved and the attention I recieved from the staff was the best I have seen in NYC in a while. The hospitality industry has been dead for a while with everyone trying to be something they are not, but here its all about sevice and quality!!!! The drinks were well made and tasted very well. The food was simply beautiful! The lamb Tagine melted in my mouth. The service was excellent and out waitress new everything on the menu which they are supposed to do in NY. The decor was authentic and the prices reasonable. Well done Katra you made my evening nice! Pros: Service and Quality Cons: The menu could be bigger! more

I was there with my wife on Sat night for my party and I agree and disagree with the last reviewer. This place is alot of fun and has great service. It was really BUSY! The crowd was very nice and mixed and yes we did buy a bottle and we were given a bottle of champagne for my birthday. They seemed a little under staffed and I asked the irish owner and he explained the two busboys did not turn up and he then proceeded to buy our whole table a roung of shots. There was no drink that cost $15 dollars and the prices were average for this type of place, We had food which was excellent and the price per dish was no more then $16. When a place becomes this popular you will find problems but I have to say they really took care of us and I would be happy to tell all my friends about the place. Nobody is perfect but one bad review is not what this place is! There will always be someone unhapppy caus there friend is refused caus the have a broken toe or something , i can see the reasoning why that would be because I am a "lawyer". Thanks Pros: Beautiful Decorations, food and drink Cons: Busy more

Had my birthday in Katra last night and it was wonderful. The food was great and when the owner found out it was my birthday he bought me a bottle of Champagne. I like this place as the crowd was mixed and alot of fun. Even when we were annoyed by some drunk guy he was quickly escorted out. The music was fun with a great mix of Hip-Hop, Middle Eastern Hip-Hop, Euro and World. This was a fun night and well worth a visit. Thanks Riaz for setting me up here. Pros: Just a great place Cons: Lots of People more

This is a great new spot on the Bowery. They took care of me with free champagne and all my friends had a great time. Staff are wonderful and there is an S in service. I would deffinately recommend this place. Thanks guys and the wonderful Irish owner! Pros: Everything Cons: Very Busy more

Had a party on Sat in Katra with 40 people and nearly 75 turned up. There was no problem with that from Katra and by far they took great care of us. We recieved a bottle of Champ on the house and they did not force us to get bottles for the tables we took up. We did buy two bottles when it got packed so as to skip the line at the bar and we were offered one on the house. I found the food to be excellent and it is tapas style. The drinks were amazing and fresh. The highest price drink was $13 which was the amazing Lychee Martini. I really enjoyed Katra as there was no in between the lines. I got what I asked for and more. P.S I thought the last review was false because myself and my friends have been there four times now and have seen nothing like what the last reviewer said. Sorry but you must have not been able to get in!!!! Pros: Downstairs, Staff, Food and decor Cons: To many girls! more

i did a party there and i haft to say that everything was just wonderfull! the place is really beautiful and the atmospere is great. they have the best cocktail list and the food is also very good. it was a friday night and the place was very busy but we still got an amazing service! i'm defently coming back there! Pros: great atmosphere, very good service more

Fantastic spot. Warm, friendly service, great specialty drinks, and wonderful ambiance. Pros: specialty drinks Cons: food served until 2am more

Had a party there on Thurs night and the manger gave us a HH for the whole party. The staff were excellent and the food of the wall. What a great find in the Bowery. The decor is warm and relaxing and the music is worldly. This place is going to the place to go soon and I am so happy I found it. I will be telling all my girl friends oh and there is no big moody doorman or ropes. This place has neighbourhood lounge written all over it Pros: Food, Service, decor Cons: Bowery, Bar closes at 4 more

this place is a perfect little gem . the lower east side has been waiting for this. i ad my birthday dinner party here friday night and was so happy i took the chance on the newly opened katra . it was amazing, from the moment we entered to the time we left we were waited on hand and foot. the food is incredible we really had a great time . ohh you have to catch the bellydancing show ....fab, really fab . the crowd was grown and mature which is hard to find these days in nyc. a special thanks to the oh so friendly manager chris, he was super....want a sexy atmosphere for a dinner or coctail party this is it ....i dont usualy write these reviews unless my experience is really bad or exceptional.....this was exceptional... many thanks katra i will be back soon Pros: decor, service, food/ great specilty Cons: below houston more