WEEKEND EATS AT POLO BAR : Elegant Dining in Ralph Lauren’s Plaid Paradise

WEEKEND EATS AT POLO BAR : Elegant Dining in Ralph Lauren’s Plaid Paradise

While it’s only been open for a few weeks, The Polo Bar is already a celebrity hit, and with Sofia Coppola leaving just as we arrived, this is no exaggeration! A step inside makes it very clear that this place is the work of a designer. From floor to ceiling, every aspect of the restaurant is an elegant, strong representation of the iconic American brand it is named for.

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In shades of rich mahogany, deep emerald green, and polished brass, the space has a sophisticated, masculine feel, that brings to mind a classically beautiful, old world country club- a welcome contrast to its bustling mid-town Manhattan location. The equestrian motif of the brand dominates the space- even the drink stirs are miniature polo mallets. 

Ralph Lauren was deeply involved in planning not only the way the restaurant looks, but also how it is run, down to the menu that they offer. As a place that embodies an American brand, this menu is very simple, and not the place to go if you’re looking for trendier cuisine. The staff highly recommended Ralph’s Corned Beef Sandwich, and The Polo Bar Burger, though we opted to try the Dover Sole with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce, and the Alaskan Black Cod with Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms, Mushroom Broth, Garlic Parsley Purée & Wilted Spinach. We also tried the Kale Caesar Salad, and their Homemade Apple Pie for dessert. While the food was good, not great, the cocktails were delicious, especially the White Negroni, and the Prohibition Spice, both offering new takes on classic recipes. The service here is extremely attentive, if not, a little too much. With many more servers, and support staff (all impeccably dressed in Ralph Lauren of course) than diners in the restaurant, it’s a little hard to have a conversation at your table without being interrupted, but you’ll definitely have everything you could possibly need. 

 

With A-list guests, and everything else it has going on, it’s almost impossible to get a reservation here. So plan ahead, and it will be an experience you won’t forget.

Text by Amelia Whitworth.

Main image taken from The Ralph Lauren official website

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