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Macao Trading Company
Macao Trading Co. covers two floors offering both a spacious dining room upstairs and an intimate lounge downstairs. The cuisine represents the blend of Chinese and Portuguese cuisines found in the once independent colony of its namesake. Located on Church St, at the edge of Tribeca, Macao’s décor is a dramatic composition of lighting, relics and industrial iron work. The high ceilings and tucked away location provide a fitting setting for the restaurant’s 1940s portside warehouse feel, recalling the adventure of Macao’s "red lantern district."
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84 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 84 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- vibrant bar scene(49)
- hot spot(46)
- fit for foodies(35)
- good for groups(31)
- neighborhood gem(28)
- late-night find(23)
Macao Trading Company Reviews List
Review 1 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
eh?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came for my dinner, everyone was confused and we were seated downstairs bc of a burlesque show?! Hello, I was wearing cdg abd saw the weird doorman who worked at yohji?! Food was meh, drinks weak as seltzer! Come on now, 15 for a drink and couldn't catch a buzz? Food was pricey and meh? Waiter was super nice and funny. Don't know name but we were downstairs. Host was was helpful. Would I come back? Sure but not my first choice and I'm out 4 nights a week. Oh, octopus was yum, squid salad ok, steak was pricey and big but for 39 dollars? Darn, I could buy a better steak at dickson for similar?"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Portuguese/Macanese Influence
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Being of Portuguese decent and having an uncle live in Macau I was pretty excited to try Macau and Macanese food.
The mussels were DIVINE! Also, I wish my piri piri chicken was a wee bit spicier.
Having said that, what a great vibe at Macau and the bar scene is STELLAR."
The mussels were DIVINE! Also, I wish my piri piri chicken was a wee bit spicier.
Having said that, what a great vibe at Macau and the bar scene is STELLAR."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing for date nights & groups
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Macao is great for both date nights and big group dins! Hard to say about many places. Love the food and the drink list. croquettes and dumplings are a must as well as the bashful maiden!!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great vibe, interesting and hip decor. Food was creative, well-seasoned and reasonable for the servings. African Chicken and Pork Belly Steamed Dumplings were a hit. Great 'mixologist' with a grand assortment. Service staff went out of their way to please...no bad attitudes here. ENJOY!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 5 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
sorry about the whine...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the red kale salad was really excellent, almost enough to overcome the unfortunate experience of the waitress spilling a glass of red wine on my brand new white sweater... Beyond that, the vegetable noodles, which the waitress (yes, her) had said would be sweet, had quite a bit more kick to it than sweetness, but good (kind of drenched in the sauce though--a little more balance would have been great). My friend had the climbing ants and she loved it. I'm hoping the drycleaning will work on the stains; the waitress assured me it would because her parents own a drycleaner (um, what?); will find out on Tuesday. Accidents happen, and she was totally sorry and the manager came right over with her card, but still..."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hot & vibrant spot in Tribeca,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hot & vibrant spot in Tribeca, you can find yourself in Macao with a great NY bar... Gets busy with a nice crowd even Sunday night! A good place for dinner as well, so you can start with a nice apperitif, have a romantic dinner (ask table upstairs), then join crowd at the bar downstairs when it gets busy and noisy for a long night out. Better for a small group dinner -party or night out with friends: quite affordable + great ambience + good drinks + quite good food."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
BRING EARPLUGS!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I had high expectations for this place. I loved the mood lighting and decorations but the seating is awkward and the music is WAY too LOUD. THe noise level forces people to scream in order to hear each other. It was so loud i couldn't hear my waitress or my date!!! i don't recall it ever being that loud at a concert. Totally ridiculous. One good thing is the food which was exeptional.Too bad we we had to rush through our meal so we could get out of the restaurant as quickly as possible and nurse our splitting headaches."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pricey, but a great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Macao has an intriguing dining menu and really, really robust drink menu--one trip will definitely not be enough to try everything that catches your eye unless you go in with a large group. We ordered the African Chicken, Chili Prawns, Ants Climbing the Tree (glass noodles w/ minced pork) and a side of green beans. They were all good, but the African Chicken and the green beans were the real standouts to me. I would recommend getting some cocktails while your there--the bartenders are really top notch. For drinks, they have just about anything you could think of asking for.
We went for dinner at 6:00 pm on a Friday and the place was basically empty. By 6:30-45, however, it was transformed into an lively, chic bar scene."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Short but good menu. A bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Short but good menu. A bit pricey for what is served, but I would come again for the overall experience."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The room is pretty spectacular
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The room is pretty spectacular - very atmospheric and probably romantic if you're looking for that. The food is good, not great. Mushroom croquettes were mushy croquettes - not very flavorful and no sauce or dip came with it. Service is indifferent. It's all about the mood."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I recommend the bacon buns
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I recommend the bacon buns with spicy ketchup! The place is a little noisy, but otherwise has very nice ambience – great date place!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food. Great drinks.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic food. Great drinks. Cool place!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 13 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best place to eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the place, Drinks are fantastic. Food is delicious. Am in love with this place. Took my friend for a Birthday dinner and she loved it, she even said she will be back with her for a nice dinner. the Charred octopus is the best and the fried rice. Drinks are amazing and good."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent experience over
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent experience over all! all the dishes were super and the wait staff could not have been more knowledgeable or helpful !!!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed the food and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed the food and the service was great. I would go back again and enjoy their unique cocktails."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not a good place to spend
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not a good place to spend a good time with friends. Too small and noise. Several of us lsot their voice due to the screaming. Music was loud and too crowded. Food was ok. I was expecting a better menu options. Appetizers tested muc better than entries. As of the entries, just the NY Strip was decent but small (6 - 7 oz). Is agood place to hang out in the bar, good mixers and ambiance."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, great service. Highly recommended."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Worth-It Hot Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always hate to wait more than a minute or two for a table when I have a reservation, but after waiting for almost 15 minutes on Friday night, it was an amazing dining experience. We had a great table (downstairs), a waitress who seemed a little distant at first but came around with a lot of excellent recommendations, and some spectacular dishes. Two appetizer musts: 1. grilled octopus 2. short ribs off the bone. Amazing entree: The prawns. Dessert: No matter what you select, get a scoop of the cream cheese ice cream."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I came here with a group of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here with a group of 6 for a post bday dinner party. It was perfect. Great hip vibe, great selection of cocktails, and the food was good. We tried a bunch of their cocktails and they were all really good. To eat, we started with the bacon buns, and dumplings-both were good and I'd recommend them to others. Then we shared the cod, haka noodles, prawns, black rice and brussel sprouts. The haka noodles and prawns were my favorite. The prawns were just the right amount of spicy. The cod was good but unmemorable, I probably wouldn't order them again."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 20 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Owner took the time to not only greet my table and introduce himself but he also engaged my sons in conversation about karate and gave them a free bowl of ice cream. Burnt wine cocktain was excellent as were the bacon buns. We will come back."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
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Review 21 for Macao Trading Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent and service was prompt. Great place for sharing plates for fusion food with an exotic twist. Not overly authentic "Mecanese" but great food regardless."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Macao Trading Company
Based on the average of (63) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic