Katra

Katra was the perfect venue for our major fundraising event. Me & my team of 14 chose this venue in hopes of attracting the maximum number of people from our combined guest lists; Katra's cool Moroccan vibe was THE perfect place. Our space in the lower level was roomy & versatile for lounging & for our vocal & dance performers; the lighting was intimate and chic. The entire staff was super helpful, friendly & FUN; this made our event "legit" and helped everything go smoothly. Delicious dinner menu and killer cocktail options kept even the most sophisticated in our crowd impressed & happy. The venue worked with us in a way that helped us maximize the FUN as well as our fundraising efforts. Highly recommended. Pros: Atmosphere, friendly staff, great menu more

Out of all the many lounges in NYC, I decided to celebrate my 21st birthday at Katra. It was truly one of the greatest, most memorable experiences. The decor is beautiful, the people were friendly and there was great music all night long. The drinks were a little pricey but if looking at the average in the City, it wasn't bad at all. Overall, it was one of the best nights I've had in a long time and I definitely attribute part of that to the wonderfully, awesome Christopher (hard to miss with his big smile, and cute Irish accent) who made sure we were taken care of. If you're having a hard time deciding where to celebrate an occasion, or just hang out with friends - pick Katra. You won't regret it. Pros: ambience, staff, music, decent street parking Cons: drinks a little pricey more

If you're looking for a chill but classy spot to host your party, look no further than Katra. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch. I had my birthday party there on a Friday nite and I have no complaints. All my guests had an absolutely wonderful time. The owner Chris, the planner Mark and our hostess Emily ensured that everything went without a hitch. Check out Katra, you won't regret it. Pros: tasty food, flavourful cocktails, great music Cons: shaky cell phone signal - couldn't think of something more

First, let me say I thought there was something fishy going on with all these good reviews! But I can definitely believe them because I also had a very good experience at Katra, which has prompted me to come and write a review. My 2 friends and I felt like going out, getting a bottle and listening to good music, so at the recommendation of another friend we chose Katra. I set up the reservation and upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly door staff one of whom was the owner, Christopher. We were promptly escorted to our table where the waitress gave us great service. She checked on us often and the bussers kept our table clean and fully stocked. I was totally feeling DJ Commish. He kept the party going all night and played a good variety of hip hop, R&B and he splashed in a little pop, plus some blasts from the past. Actually towards the end of the bottle :-) me and my friend got the idea that we wanted to meet the DJ and I sent a text to Christopher to ask if we could meet him. Within a minute he had sent someone to take us up to meet the DJ. The reason I give this place such rave reviews is because (1) the decor is great. It's really classy and I'm a fan of the Mid Eastern theme (2) The service is very good. I've had my fair share of table experiences. Many times they're unorganized at the door, they take forever to bring what you want or something else equally annoying--but here they had it together from start to finish. Also, it really helps that they get the concept that you are a customer coming to buy a positve experience and a bottle of vodka at their establishment rather than many clubs that somehow have it twisted and think they're doing YOU the favor. I felt that they genuinely wanted us to have a good time and enjoy ourselves. (3) Good DJ...this is a big part of the experience. Gotta have a good soundtrack to the night. So, that's my review. 2 thumbs up :-) Pros: music, customer service, serves food, decor Cons: nothing more

best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!, I highly recommend doing VIP when you go here and ordering food as well. Will defintely visit this place again. Did i mention the music? freaking greatttt mix. 2 levels and the hottest looking staff i have ever seen at a lounge. Pros: Everything Cons: No Cons, all good more

Great spot is the worst thing I can say about Katra. It is so nice to go some place and be treated so special by such a wonderful staff. The owner is this funny Irish Guy who has this funny accent and makes everyone laugh. He gets away with murder. But he did promise that my party would have a great night and we did! Emily my waitress was wonderful and Mark the host made sure we were all good all night,. Everybody in the crowd was so nice even though it was so crowded.. The music was amazing on both floors. I recommend Katra to everyone because this is what a club should be in New York Pros: Management and Staff and Service Cons: None more

Had my birthday party there 2 years in a row... Great atmosphere and great crowd! No hassle getting all your friends in. If you're looking to host your event, look for Mark. more

I have to say when I think of New York lounges, you would think they would be stuck up owners or people that don't give you any options when you need help with something. Katra is absolutely nothing like that! I organized my friend's 21st Birthday here and it was absolutely perfect. Mark went beyond his way to accommodate us and he made us feel like we were VIP. I had a group of about 20 people and not one of them complained. The lounge itself is designed really well and is very classy. The food and drinks were really good and the service was great. Our waitress Celeste was extremely nice considering she had to cover so many people and she would always come around and check on us, which is hard when there's about 50/60 people asking for drinks. The hookah was a bit pricey but it was extremely smooth and it lasted a long time. Throughout the whole night Mark was working his hardest to accommodate so many people and you can tell he did to truly satisfy us. Chris, the owner, is the coolest guy. He was also great with us and was able to help me out with making sure my friends birthday went smoothly. Thanks to Mark, Chris, Celeste, and Waleed. You all made the night memorable and my friend loved her 21st birthday. This is my first time reviewing on citysearch and citysearch was were I heard about Katra; I was hesitant at first if all the reviews were legit but after coming here and experiencing it I can tell they are all real. more

I HELD MY FRENCH MOROCCAN HUSBAND'S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT KATRA ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND IT WAS TRULY AMAZING! FROM THE MOMENT I STARTED PLANNING THE PARTY TWO MONTHS AGO TO THE END OF THE EVENING, IT WAS SEAMLESS. I WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE CHRIS, MARK, EMILY AND ISHMAEL AS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND BUT THE ENTIRE STAFF WAS REALLY TOP NOTCH. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS A TRULY MEMORABLE EVENING FOR NOT ONLY MY HUSBAND BUT FOR ALL OF OUR GUESTS AS WELL. more

To the owner & staff of Katra, I just wanted to express the excellent service and fantastic hospitality that was shown to us on that night. Everyone in the party had an incredible time and I loved the decor, vibe, and atmosphere of the overall club. It is SO refreshing to find such a beautiful place to be unpretentious and FUN. The owner was obliging & charming, the waitresses definately did an excellent job in meeting & exceeding our needs, and the bartenders made sure that all my friends were taken care of and treated respectfully. Mark also did an excellent job of seamlessly hosting Rex & Wendi\'s party. Being frequent club goers, we definately had high expectations and Katra truly exceeded them. I just wanted to send my personal thanks to the owners, waitresses, DJ, and bartenders who helped make my friend\'s birthday such a memorable experience. Keep up the fun nights! Thanks for everything! Best Regards- Kat Van more

I am use to going to places where the line is long, the service is average and the doormen are rude and I have never had a reason to write a review because it really was not worth it!! I hearby make the exception on Katra. First we had booked our party accross the street and it was only ok. My friend went accross the road to check out Katra and came back and said the place was jumping. We went to the door with six guys and four girls and were asked what party we were with which I thought was the end of this adventure. We said none and were then told by the doorman that dont worry about it the owner will be out in a second and he will take care of us. He came out and with his little cute English accent invited us in. When in there one of my friends decided he wanted to do a bottle because it was pretty busy. As there was no cover we put our cash togeather and got a table downstairs. The music was rockin and was a mix of everything which suited everyone. people were so nice here from the staff to the people at all the other parties. We were having a wonderful night when the owner sent over a bottle of champagne to us for the birthday girl which I thought was so nice. On the whole it is so refreshing to be in a place that lacks all that snobbery of most clubs. Will be back Pros: This place is so easy Cons: drinks are pricey but food is cheap more

I celebrated my "V.I.P" Birthday Celebration at Katra Lounge last Friday 8/22/08. My friends and I had a blast! Katra's sleek atmosphere couldn't have been more suitable for the Friday night professional work crowd. Assorted Flavors Ent. promotes the Afterwork Experience on Friday, which NYC Professionals seem to gravitate to. Katra Lounge NYC embodies the dynamic energy of NYC, where a diverse mixture of cultures, architecture, and fashions collide. I'll be back!! more

This past weekend, I held my Purple Carpet Affair to celebrate my 21st birthday party (**Purple Kisses**) at this club and it was GREAT. All my guest got in without a problem, the owner Chris is SO professional as is his bouncer Al. The bartender assigned to my party for the night was good in making sure my guests were comfortable and that our drinks were always full. The music was great, the ambiance of the club itself is breathless. I also ordered from their menu which was very good and not too expensive. I would encourage ANYONE to have a party or event here. I can tell that the management has been in the business for a while as he was very knowledgeable. It was an amazing time, it's Tuesday and people are posting on my Facebook STILL about how much they enjoyed my birthday party at KATRA. Pros: The service was impeccable. Cons: N/A more

Awesome customer service. They take care of you and make sure that everything is the way you want it. Was there on saturday with a couple of friends and had a great time. Other than being a little bit crowded it was a great experience. Pros: Service Cons: none more

I threw my partner a surprise birthday party here on August 9th and it was a fantastic event and venue. The staff was first class and attentive, the VIP section was encased in glass and gorgeous, Chris was accommodating and didn't miss a beat while working with us. I recommend Katra to lounge goers looking for a great dj and good food! Pros: ambiance Cons: drink prices more

Very cool venue. I had my party here and their was no cost for reservations. Katra gave us the v.i.p., I recommend this place to anyone who just wants a new spot to go for drinks or to have a party at. more

not only was katra the perfect venue, manager Chris Irish :) was the perfect host!!! he made sure everything went so smoothly the entire night. i threw my little sister's 21st birthday party there, this is what she said: "it was the perfect location. the venue: really nice. really trendy. the bouncers: even nicer. no fuss at the door, everyone got in, and the DJ even gave me a birthday shout out! the drinks: AMAAAZING-- they have this lychee martini that's sweet and delicious but potent! (it definitely does the trick.) the music: perfect-- lots of hip-hop, dance/pop, and rap-- i was able to dance the night away, literally! the crowd: hott, trendy, out to have a good time... and in no way bougie. i definitely celebrated my 21st the way it was supposed to be celebrated. anyone having a party and tryna find a place to do it, i most definitely recommend KATRA!!" Pros: perfect if you're looking to dance all night, full size bar upstairs and downstairs w/ ample bartenders at each, friendly employees, decor is great, will accommodate big groups if you call in advance Cons: can get realllly crowded some nights more

I just threw a surprise Birthday Party for my husband at Katra and it turned out amazing! Everyone loved the place, the food and especially the bellydancer!! Katra staff and Kris (manager) were great in working with me from planning my event to making sure everything went smoothly the night of.... If you are looking to plan a private party on a budget and concerned about everyone having a good time then Katra is the place!!! Trust me, I did alot of legwork trying to find the perfect place and am thrilled I went with Katra! Pros: Private Party Lounge, Belly Dancer, Service, Food Cons: None more

I've hosted my birthday party at Katra several times, and I have never been disappointed. As a New Yorker, it is surprisingly tricky to find a good venue for parties. Many lounges in Manhattan are filled with socially awkward people, including creepy guys that make me and my girlfriends feel really uncomfortable. But Katra is always filled with young people my age who want to have a good time. The DJ is always impressive, with awesome mixes of hip hop and dance music. The service is incredible and the waiters/waitresses really try to meet all the demands. And, last but not least, Chris (the manager) is the best!!! Pros: Music, atmosphere, crowd Cons: None more

Second year in a row had my party here and its amazing how not one thing has changed. Great service, drinks and food and the bellydancer was beautiful. DJ cranked out the tunes and we had a choice. We did some btls late night which are way cheaper then most places. New door guy is nice but the Irish owner is as charming as ever. Celeste amazing addition to place and very cute. Two thumbs up for Katra Pros: Just Perfect Cons: Wish birthday was every week more