The DL: Trendy New American Lounge in NYC

Excellent experience all around. The hospitality was top notch--Powel, Jack, and Franco went above and beyond to make you feel truly welcome. The drinks were spot on, and both the escargot and tuna tartare are absolute must-tries. Now let's talk about the bread. Not enough restaurants give it the attention it deserves--but here, it's on a whole other level. Truly outstanding. Simple and cozy french decor.

I came to the DL to bar hop and had a great time! There's lots of stories/levels here and it's a different vibe on each floor. My favorite was the top floor, which was bright and open with lots of natural lighting and decor. I didn't get to try any of their food, and just had a couple drinks with friends. Service was alright here.

I've always frequented this place in my 20's. It's a cool 3 floor venue. Bars on every floor. Usually there are 3 different genres of music playing on each floor but this night was Konpa Tuesday on the rooftop! It was my first Konpa Night & I loved every minute of it! Music was good & there was a special Guest this night, Alan Cavé. Who is a well known Haitian artist. Also, the Haitian food (Fritay) was the bomb! The drinks on the other hand weren't giving what it was supposed to give. They used a blanco Barbancourt which I haven't saw or had before. They used it in all of the drinks. I wouldn't prefer that rum in particular. If you're ever interested in a Konpa night In the city I would recommend this venue. Even outside of Konpa night I would recommend this venue.

Trendy bar and lounge and restaurant. I haven't tried the food as I was here for a private event. The location features several floors and lounges to enjoy. The bar decor sets attractive visuals. The bartender covering the event Nixon was very friendly and attentive and made the drinks just right. I would come back to see how the venue is and try the food on non private event nights.

I thought that this past Thursday night was my first time at the DL. Looking back, I feel like I celebrated my birthday there once upon a time. I'm almost sure of it. Anyway, I was there this time for an after work, music and mingling event on the rooftop. Gorgeous place. Great bar with bartenders moving swiftly and pouring the drinks up nice. On this night, drinks were BOGO for ladies till 6PM-top shelf included in that deal. Owww! I sat inside the covered roof top area, getting tipsy on the cozy cushioned couches for about an hour. My friends and I felt a bit hungry and we were gonna make our way downstairs to check out the menu. We stopped when we noticed a person a few feet away from the bar, setting up burners and fancy food tins. It turned out to be an entire food station so we decided to dine on the rooftop. A wonderful gentleman served food from a Caribbean restaurant pop-up, named Wadadli. He set up a delicious selection of jerk pork, chicken and shrimp. Even the baked macaroni and cheese was jerked. I chose the jerk shrimp with baked macaroni and plaintains. It was all tasty and hit the spot after downing so many Margaritas. After we ate, we walked onto the outside of the rooftop where smoking is allowed and really cool views are available. The night was really cool on the rooftop. I need to know what's happening in the actual restaurant downstairs. I would like to return to the DL and have brunch or dinner soon.

Came here on a Thursday evening with a group of friends, so I guess I got to avoid all of the issues the other reviews mention. No cover, pretty decent crowd, but not overcrowded. First floor was very elegant and calm with a few chandeliers hanging. The 2nd floor was for coat check and the third floor was a nightclub. Super spacious and filled with plants to give it a particular vibe in a good way. There's a rooftop section which I didn't check out as it's freezing. Drinks were pretty standard, but no complaints. They're about $15 a pop.

Music was good on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Bartenders on 2nd floor were friendly. Clean bathrooms. Decent selection of beer. I stayed with Brooklyn Lager. My friend drank the IPA. Security outside and inside. I enjoyed my time there.