Katra

I just wanted to thank you for taking my Reservations at Katra on such late notice, my brothers 30th Birthday was a blast. The guys working the door were sweethearts and the bartenders were super nice. It is hard to find places in NYC who still value their clientele. I wish you and the staff at Katra continued success! Thanks again. Warm Regards, Miosotis Mercado more

I had my birthday party at Katra last summer and it was one of the best places to have a party, for sure. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. The best thing about Katra is they do not give you a hard time about having a large group - they really just want you to have a good time so there isn't any hassle about bottle service requirements, etc. DJ is on point on Saturday nights - great mix of hip hop, R&B, and pop. Decor is great and provides a nice ambiance for a party. more

my friends and i were looking for a good time during the NYC blizzard last friday and we found it at katra. the music was fresh & fun, everyone acted their age and there was no attitude like at most clubs. Roxy (bartender downstairs) was beautiful as is the rest of the staff (!!) and accomodating. i appreciated the snob-free attitude here. Pros: music, staff, ambience Cons: expensive more

A co-worker, a friend and I hosted 3 separate afterwork parties there last Friday at the same time. Everyone we have spoken with from the three groups have said that they had a great time. My contact person was Eddie, who was really a pleasure to deal with. Despite my many phone calls to ask questions, he was courteous on the phone every time I called and made sure I had all the information needed to host my event. At Katra, everyone from the bartenders to the coat check woman was extremely polite and accommodating. The venue is very nice, with a chic, upscale atmosphere without the attitude so many of the NY lounges have. It is really a nice venue to hold events and I highly recommend it. Happy Holidays to Chris, Eddie, Alicia and the Katra staff! more

Chris, the manager, was nice enough to accommodate us at the last minute - on top of that, getting a third bottle free of charge was fantastic. The place itself has great ambiance. I fully recommend this place and would definitely throw a party here again. more

I hosted my Birthday party at Katra on Dec. 13th. and I must say I had an amazing time there! My friends and I were very well taken care of by Chris (owner) and the staff at Katra and I honestly don't see how any other venue could top the kind of service I received there. You're treated well from the moment you arrive at the door until you leave and you feel comfortable and appreciated. Everything from the music to the atmosphere was great and I'm already planning my next party there. Chris, thank you very much for taking such good care of me and please extend my thanks to the staff as well. Dohn Solis. Pros: Very cozy with a friendly atmosphere. more

I hosted an event there last week and it was fantastic! The space is beautiful, the service and staff are excellent, and everything was delicious. Great music mix. Also, as an event planner, this was one of the smoothest and easiest venues I've worked with in a while. Highly recommended for events or just a fun night out. I know I'm going back! more

We had a wonderful time here for my Daniel's party. The music was great and my waitress was wonderful and very attentive. The drinks were a little pricey but there was no cover so it balanced. The bartenders were great including Roxy and we partied all night. The food was tastey including this dish called a Tagine which is great with Fries. I wish all the other customers were as friendly as the staff but there are always some princess who thinks she is better then everyone else and we were next to one who did put a damper on the evening as she abused everyone around her until we had to get security to get her out. Katra overall was great and we will be back P.S it does get crowded but what do you expect Pros: Nice Place more

I hosted a young alumni holiday event @ Katra last Saturday for a group of ~125 people on the first floor. EVERYONE, from the owner (Chris) to the bouncers, was extremely accommodating and professional! A lot of times you bring large groups to a place and management treats you as if they could care less. This is DEF not the deal at Katra. All of my guests had no hassle getting in and not attitude at the door or while at the event. Our group had an amazing time and it was thanks to all the staff at Katra. I would definitely plan another event here whether it be a small or large group. It feels great to walk into a place and get treated they way you deserve to be . Toooo many places in NYC forget that. Thanks again Katra! more

The night turned ugly when one of the servers attending to a table began pushing extremely hard to get through the crowd. She pushed several people in my presence including me. And this was not a slight bump that occurs when someone passes you in a crowded setting, this was a hard full-on pushing with deliberate uncalled for contact. I said something to her initially but she ignored me until I pushed her back, after yet another intentional, unwarranted physical contact from her, and understandably she was upset. She vocalized her anger and I had no remorse. I asked her if she thought it was ok to continually push me and her response was that I was in her way. Obviously the words excuse me or pardon me were not in her vocabulary. When I told her she should have said something instead of put her hands on me she walked away. Unbeknownst to me, she reported it to a bouncer who came over and asked me why I pushed the young lady and I explained the situation to him. His response was not that I was in the wrong for pushing the waitress back, but rather that I should not have stood in the place where I was standing (close to the bar). I told him there were no signs to tell me that this was a pushing zone or that patrons standing there are at risk of being assaulted. All the waitress had to say was ?hey guys, could you please clear this area? and we would have happily obliged. Realizing that he was not talking to a moron who would be intimidated he got aggressive and came too close to my face, close enough for me to smell his dinner. This was offensive contact in my book, so I called him an __hole. He told me I could leave if I didn?t like it and I told him I would gladly leave after speaking with the manager. He tried to usher me out with his body and told me speak to the manager at the door. Of course, I refused. Pros: Visually Appealing Cons: Crowded, Watered Down Drinks & Unprofessional Staff more

I brought a very mixed group of about 25 people to Katra last night and a great time was had by all... Our original birthday plans had fallen through and we were scrambling for a place that would take a group that large without prior arrangements. There was no door drama, no pretense, good music, great staff, and a warm welcoming vibe. The staff was so accommodating and friendly! They did everything they could to get us a table and make us comfortable even though they were booked solid and what we were asking was next to the impossible. If you just want to have a good time with good people, this is the place to go. And if you work at it, you might even get a hug or a dance out of the manger Chris, who I thank for the champagne :) Pros: service service service Cons: can get crowded, table recommended more

Easy door but does get crowded so you better book and a table as you will need it. Very nice security and staff and the music was banging!!!! People diverse with lots of talent. Waitress Chelsa beautiful. Like this place but drinks a little pricey but htat is why I was told they do not charge cover Pros: Music, staff and pretty girls Cons: Very Very Busy but I like the fact there is no line more

We went to this place for a birthday party and were not very impressed. The food was alright (but not great) - one can certainly get better Moroccan food in NYC. The service was lousy (slow and unfriendly), and the bouncers were rude. I would certainly not recommend this place. more

I picked Katra for my birthday party a few months ago based on positive buzz from friends and this website, and was not disappointed. In fact, I was thoroughly impressed with Katra and I highly recommend it to others. They happily accepted my party reservation with no pretense and asked for no reserve or cover. My guests were politely welcomed at the door with no hassle whatsoever and directed to the larger group at the bar. Drinks were great and the music too. Nice scene with a good crowd. This is the place for a no-fuss party that everyone is sure to enjoy. Pros: Amazing staff, great atmosphere and music Cons: Can get a little crowded on weekend nights more

Katra and the staff there are great and they my party wonderful even though my boyfriend forgot to book it!!!!! We arrived without booking and the manager let us in no problem and was very nice about it. He did warn me it would be busy and told me he would hook me up at Taj if it was not to my liking. It was and we had so much fun and the music was great. The bartenders were so nice and polite to us and what made my night was the manager guy hunted me down and bought a bottle of champagne for me for my birthday. It was a perfect night and I will be back. Cuban bartender is really hot!!!! Pros: The people who work there and the music Cons: Busy more

Threw my wife a bithday party here and all my guests had a blast, they all loved the ambiance and music, the appetizer platters were amazing and the drinks were great, Chris and the guys at Katra made organizing this event a breeze, don't hesitate to have your next event at Katra. more

I had my 23rd b-day at Katra, NYC on Saturday, I must say it was the best night of my life. This lounge had the nicest bar tenders. Also, the manager was very helpful and made sure me and my party had a great night. He came up to me a few times to make sure i was completely satisfied, he also surprised me with a MOET bottle at midnight! The music set a great vibe, i could not think of a better place i could of done my event. I highly recommend KATRA NYC!!!! Pros: Service, Music Cons: NONE more

OMG! Just a few hours ago I threw my husband a SURPRISE 30th birthday at Katra- He and ALL of my guests just had a wonderful time!! Katra is sooo sexxxxyy, the music is banging and Chris and all of his staff just made planning this party a breeze!!! I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to Katra!! I LOVE it!! Its a trendy, chic spot and everyone needs to go atleast once to check it out!! You will go back every time!!!! Thanks Katra Lounge for making all of my visions for my hubbys party come true!!!!!! Pros: Music, Drinks and Staff are AWESOME!!! Cons: Sorry, NO CONS!!! more

I had my party at Katra on Sat Nite and it was wonderful.Even though there events department messed up my reservation the staff and the owner did there best to make my night wonderful!!!!!!! My guests got in even though it was very crowded but I would prefer that then the fact they could be standing outside in the rain. The owner even sent me a bottle of Champagne for all the trouble. The music was amazing and I would highly recommend Katra Pros: The Bar was Wonderful Cons: Events Department Double check more

On November 1st I celebrated my 35th Bday Bash in the VIP section. I was referred by someone who attended Dweles listening party months prior. Katra has a very warm and relaxing vibe. The crowd was very diverse and live which is one of the things that I really liked. The atmosphere itself is very chic, relaxing and eclectic. It has a unique blend of great food, an awesome dj and just an overall great vibe. The wait staff was accommodating and extremely courteous. Myself along with all of my guests had a great time. I had such a great time that I?m having another party there in January. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a nice night out with a good crowd and banging drinks!. Special thanks to Mark for helping to make my party a huge success. Pros: good food, good vibe, great wait staff and great music more