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Markt
Markt is an authentic Belgian brasserie offering traditional fare including mussels and frites, carbonnade, lobster, steak-frites, an extensive raw bar...plus waffles and plenty of Belgian chocolate! An antique marble and zinc bar features 32 Belgian brews and a tasty assortment of cocktails. Outdoor seats provide the perfect spot for enjoying it all.
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97 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 97 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(51)
- fit for foodies(37)
- great for brunch(28)
- good for groups(27)
- great for lunch(20)
- vibrant bar scene(17)
Markt Reviews List
Review 1 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great hours and good food/drink
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the restaurant has great hours (one of the earlier ones if you can't make it to bunch time!), good mussels, croque madames, and an amazing selection of belgian beers. can't complain as it's kept my HANGER (hunger + anger) levels down when i've been in a pinch for food! i really do love the hours and the fact that i can take my dog there and sit outside on nice days."
Dined on 4/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 2 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Saturday Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I got the waffle and it was absolutely delicious. The only thing I wished for was a little more food. It wasn't a very heavy waffle which was nice, but I don't really eat a lot in general. I should not have needed to order more!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 3 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Genuine Touch of Belgium
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fabulous selection of beer, each served in its own specialty glass, as it should be. Delicious mussels and frites. A lively place to go off the beaten tourist track of the city, but if you're looking for intimacy, don't go at peak times--it can get very loud and you'll be sitting shoulder to shoulder with people at neighbouring tables, plus the staff gets rushed off their feet and may not be as attentive. If you want a real European experience, this is it."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exactly what we wanted
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Belgian food, ales and atmosphere. We loved the interior. I can not call this place romantic because it is really really loud inside. They have excellent wine and beer selection which attracts lots of people from around the town. Food was A+++
Highly recommended, especially for those who know what real beer taste like."
Highly recommended, especially for those who know what real beer taste like."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 5 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Seafood with flair
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There's something for everyone at this Belgian spot."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 6 for Markt
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A Bit of Belgium in Manhattan
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I brought my Belgian friends to Markt because they wanted to see if the food was similar to the way it is cooked in Belgium. They did find the food tasty albeit a bit too salty for our taste, which might not be a problem for other diners. They loved the decor which made them feel like they were back in Belgium. However they felt that the staff was not warm and friendly, except for the bus boy. I will not return because there are other Belgian restaurants to check out, which might have friendlier staff and less salty food."
Dined on 4/10/2013
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Review 7 for Markt
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food is decent, great location, good service!"
Dined on 4/15/2013
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Review 8 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Markt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always stop here when I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always stop here when I am in the city. Whether you are having a burger or lobster the food is incredible. The Dutch specialities are amazing. I highly recommend the lobster in the pan. Split lobster with julienne vegetables. Yum yum The salads are great. Get an order of the French fries. Best fries anywhere"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service has gone downhill
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been a long-time customer of Markt back to when they were in the Meatpacking District. There mussels are wonderful paired with the frites...mmmm. But the service has diminished over the past couple years - to a new low a couple of days ago. The wait and bus staff seem to be really unhappy and uncaring. Our busboy was muttering under his breath everytime he came to the table and never spoke - even when asked a question.
I recommend stopping in briefly for the mussels. But go somewhere else if service is important."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Just go to Markt!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food ...delighted with the value. Uncommon in NYC.
The mussels are fantastic!"
The mussels are fantastic!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 12 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Been there a few times .Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been there a few times .Great food and great service . Consistently good"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food here is normally
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here is normally decent, and it's definitely one of the better lunch/dinner options around 6th Ave. My burger, though ordered rare, came out close to well done, and the cheese, which I had declined, was on it anyway. The waiter sort of shrugged this off. Shouldn't be so hard to get something right when it's as simple as a burger."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's just OK. Food is good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's just OK. Food is good, service very regular."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 15 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very nice brunch. $3 for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice brunch. $3 for each cup of coffee was a little steep in this particular setting, especially when not clear from the menu, which caused me to take away a star (for value) in the overall category."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect environment for a good bite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great environment with an awesome outdoor area. Food and beer selection is impressive. Try the tuna Tartar as an app."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I went here for brunch once,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went here for brunch once, the food was pretty good so I decided to give dinner a try because this place has a great beer selection. My girlfriend and I ordered a salad that was small, not that special, and priced more than it should have been. My girlfriend's mussel dish came out tasting like salt and my dinner was pretty good, though not memorable. I'd stop into this place and get some beers any day, possibly an appetizer, but this would not be a place I'd sit down and eat."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
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Review 18 for Markt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the best seafood i've had!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our cousin works here and has been telling us about how good the food is for quite some time. We finally decided to try it so we grabbed another couple and off to the City we went. It was a Sunday reservation so both the atmosphere & ambience was very relaxed and welcoming. The waitress attended to us right away so that was pleasing. We ordered the Lobsterbisque (delish), Curry Mussels (super delish), lobster pot pie (OMG Slap yo' momma type DELISH), Scallops (Very tasty) and the tuna tartar (yum yum yum)! To wet the palate we went straight for the Belgian delights. That triple fruity beer was amazing! We were pleasantly stuffed when we left there. The couple that tagged along w/us is still talking about the food @Markt and so are we!!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An early dinner in a sunny
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An early dinner in a sunny room on 6th Avenue. Excellent endive salad. Limited choice of wine by the glass. Moules were OK but somehow a little disappointing. Bread could have been better; frites were fine. Glad we ate there."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
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Review 20 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
delicious pate appetizer big
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"delicious pate appetizer big enough for two, mussels excellent, fries good"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was there for an early breakfast.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was there for an early breakfast. It was totally pleasurable. Great food. Very hospitable service. ALSO...very good music. I'll be having many more "breakfast meetings"."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had been in Belgium the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been in Belgium the week before, so this was a chance to verify how authentic this cozy Belgian bistro really is. The beer list is excellent and all te dishes are tasty and authentic. A great experience."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2003
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Review 23 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Efficient service, very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Efficient service, very good food. Fresh seafood cooked as per customer spec. Popular but no feeling of being rushed. Could be good for business meet or a date, though not particularly family friendly."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice neighborhood spot; feels
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice neighborhood spot; feels old-fashioned,comfortable; our brunch food was better than OK but certainly not notable; service was particularly spotty."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 25 for Markt
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Waiter was horrible. Could
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter was horrible. Could have cared less about food allergies. Very blase and unattentive. Shocking for NYC."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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Review 26 for Markt
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
As a single diner at the bar,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a single diner at the bar, my male bartender (Robert?) was the most accommodating Ive had in ages. He made me feel valued as a single stressed traveler when all the restaurant was abuzz with large, loud groups. I'd return if he is the way that service goes here."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice ambiance lacking stuffy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice ambiance lacking stuffy pretension. The portions were generous, especially the pate starter and the mussels. While the servers were very nice, they were not as attentive as we would have liked (eg. we had to ask for more water several times)."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a classic and couldn't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a classic and couldn't imagine a better place to have around the corner. Consistently good!!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Markt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice place , good service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nice place , good service , good food , close to irish rep theatre"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 30 for Markt
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I was hoping to have a relaxing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was hoping to have a relaxing date night with my partner but felt insanely rushed. We both ordered oysters, soup, and an entree and the entire dining experience lasted 30 minutes. The service here was just plain poor. The food runner slammed down our plates multiple times and palmed our drinks to move them out of his way. (Thanks for your germs sir!). Our soup and entrees came out together even though we asked to have multiple courses. Our server failed to follow up with us once she knew the kitchen made an error. We barely touched our soups and got through half our entrees since everything got cold so quickly and we just felt overwhelmed/rushed. Only service minded person was the hostess. This is not a place for a relaxing evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 31 for Markt
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great mussels like home in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great mussels like home in Europe Westmalle Trappist can it be any better?"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 32 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent, genuine service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I can't wait to return ! The food and service were outstanding. I went with a group of 8 for brunch and we had a wonderful time. The cocktail menu was delicious, and the brunch menu was among one of the greatest I've encountered. The location was perfect and our reservation was ready when we arrived. Our server was attentive and genuine . I am a vegetarian and there were plenty of options on the menu. The tuna nicoise was amazing!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic
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Review 33 for Markt
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy omelettes & potato patty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yummy omelettes & potato patty with great service!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Markt
Based on the average of (64) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic