Banzarbar – Seafood
Tucked away like a hidden gem, Banzarbar invites guests into an intimate, dimly lit sanctuary where the briny scent of freshly shucked oysters meets the savory aroma of sizzling wagyu skewers. The kitchen masters the art of the elevated bite, reimagining nostalgic comfort through golden pork katsu sandos and indulgent French onion rings that pair perfectly with the bar’s adventurous spirit. It is a vibrant crossroads of global flavors and refined relaxation, where every dish is designed to spark conversation and linger on the palate long after the final toast.
2 Freeman Alley, New York NY 10002 https://banzarbar.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Banzarbar
Dairy-Free at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Oyster on Half Shell (Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Oyster on Half Shell (Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Hokkaido Ice Cream Sandwich and Blistered Shishito Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Shishito Peppers, Chardonnay, Clos des Rocs and Sloop NY Pale Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Chicken Wings, Doc's Cider and Chardonnay, Clos des Rocs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Chicken Wings, Doc's Cider and Chardonnay, Clos des Rocs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 32 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Pomme De Giverny. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Banzarbar
Banzarbar in New York has 40 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Hokkaido Ice Cream Sandwich and Blistered Shishito Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Banzarbar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Ember (Non-Alcoholic) | 81.9 g | 38 g |
| Tequila Flight | 5.4 g | 31.4 g |
| French Onion Onion Rings | 11.1 g | 30.7 g |
| Compass Rose | 84.1 g | 25.4 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Windward Line | 96.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Sombra Y Mora | 56 g | 22.3 g |
| Creekside Flip | 42.3 g | 19.2 g |
| Chardonnay, Clos des Rocs | 2.8 g | 18.6 g |
| Echoes Of Nostos | 37.6 g | 17.1 g |
| Doc's Cider | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Champagne, Extra Quality Brut | 0 g | 16.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming feel and professional service, guests frequently highlight the exceptionally prepared steak as a standout dish on a consistently appetizing menu. Diners praise the accommodating staff for creating a seamless experience from appetizers to main courses, noting that the satisfying flavors and high-quality ingredients leave them feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Appetizers
- Spiced Nuts - $9: Togarashi, sesame seed, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $16: Roasted beet hummus, harissa, dill Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster on Half Shell (Half Dozen) - $24: Shallot & peppercorn mignonette & lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster on Half Shell (Dozen) - $46: Shallot & peppercorn mignonette & lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $14: Black garlic romesco, lemon wedge, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $16: Egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Wings - $16: Celery, blue cheese, spicy sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Onion Rings - $16: Horseradish, thyme, gruyere Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wagyu Skewers - $24: XO Sauce, masago, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Sando - $27: Japanese milk bread, shaved cabbage tonkatsu sauce, sansho pepper mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hokkaido Ice Cream Sandwich - $8: Pistachio, praline Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Sacred Ember (Non-Alcoholic) - $18: Non-Alcoholic Tobala Mezcal, Tamarind, Galangal, Clove, Cinnamon, Coriander, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Windward Line - $24: Vodka, Aperitivo, Arugula, Szechuan Peppercorn, Thyme, Chartreuse Vegetal, Honey, Soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Abacus - $23: Puerto Rican Rum, Blend Of Amaro, Cherry Liqueur, Clarified Pineapple Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Pomme De Giverny - $24: Ny Apple Aperitif, French Brandy, Dill Aquavit, Lemon, Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sombra Y Mora - $23: Oaxacan Mezcal, Cacao Nibs, Sage, Blackberry, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Shackleton’s Urn - $30: London dry gin, old tom gin, Jamaican rum, green chili, amaro, passionfruit, cinnamon, peach, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cotton Club Sour (Non-Alcoholic) - $18: Amaretto Fat Washed With Cacao Butter, Toasted Barley, Lime, Cherry Lime Oleo Saccharum Foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Hunter’s Pistol - $24: Brooklyn Bourbon, Manzanilla Sherry, Alpine Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Persimmon Shrub, Walnut Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Creekside Flip - $23: Icelandic Aquavit, Bourbon, Sassafras Syrup, Ramazotti, Fernet, Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mariner’s Pyre - $23: Blanco Tequila, San Luis Potosi Mezcal, Nixtamal Liqueur, Red Pepper Syrup, Lime, Flaming Hot Tincture Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eleventh Lunar Spice - $23: NY Reserved Apple Gin, Coconut Liqueur, Lemon, Curry, Fenugreek, Vanilla, Ube Foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Maltese Falcon (Non-Alcoholic) - $18: Alcohol-Free Botanical Distillate, Malta India, Lanpsang Souchong, Red Verjus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Wayfare - $24: Whey Eau De Vie, Vodka, Sake, Italian Dry Vermouth, Wasabi, Sunchoke Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Echoes Of Nostos - $24: La Dry Gin, Mushroom Gin, Sorghum Distilled, Dry Vermouth, Grand Aroma Rum, Kalamata Olive Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Spiritus Mundi - $25: NY Rye Whiskey, Guyanese Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Basque Amaro Picon, Sotol De Pradera, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Aludel - $25: Mezcal Capon, East India Sherry, Amaro Nonino, Chocolate Bitters
- Espresso Phony Negroni (Non-Alcoholic) - $18: Local Produced Phony Espresso Negroni Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Ficus Agreement - $27: Private Barrel Vermont Rye Whiskey, Fig Liqueur, Gentian Amaro, Turkish Tobacco Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Compass Rose - $24: Reposado Tequila, Cap Corse, Italian Aperitivo, Ny Strawberry Amaro, Strawberry Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Heian Dream - $24: Japanese Whiskey, Banana, Shiso Leaf, White Miso, Peychauds Bitter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Canto Verde - $24: Sotol De Desierto, Green Chartreuse, Quinquina Vermouth, Gentian, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Spirit Flights
- Bourbon Flight - $40: Weller Reserve, Old Ripy Van Winkle 10 Yr, Russell’s 13 Yr Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Scotch Flight - $52: Springbank, Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask, Auchentoshan 18 Yr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Irish Whiskey Flight - $55: Waterford 'The Cuvée', Connemara Peated Single Malt, Red Breast 12 Yr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Japanese Whisky Flight - $58: Kaiyo Mizunara Oak, Nikka Coffee Crain, Yamazaki Single Malt 12 Yr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Rhum X Rum X Ron Flight - $24: Rhum JM Agricole, El Dorado 12 Yr, Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 18 Yr Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Tequila Flight - $32: Siete Leguas Blanco, Tequila Ocho Reposado, Don Fulano Anejo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Mezcal Flight - $38: Del Maguey Santo Domingo Espadín, Leyendas Tobala, Derrumbes Michoacan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Beyond Agave Flight - $20: Cardenxe Sotol De Pradera, Paranubes Oxacan Rum, Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Bitburger Pilsner - $10: Germany Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sloop NY Pale Ale - $12: New York Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Doc's Cider - $12: Warwick, New York Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay, Clos des Rocs - $20: Mâcon-Loché, Burgundy 2024 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sancerre, Perle Blanche - $22: Lauverjat, Loire 2023 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pinot Noir, ‘Nevermore’ - $19: Gothic, Willamette Valley, OR 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - $25: Château Leydet-Valentin, Bordeaux 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Champagne, Extra Quality Brut - $24: Ployez-Jacquemart, Reims, NV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hakukarakusei ‘Connoisseur’ Junmai Ginjo - $14: Miyagi, Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kamonishiki ‘Tank #123’ Junmai Daiginjo - $22: Niigata, Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Banzarbar
- Is Banzarbar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Banzarbar has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Nuts, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Oyster on Half Shell (Dozen).
- What can I eat at Banzarbar on a dairy-free diet?
- Spiced Nuts, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Oyster on Half Shell (Dozen) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Banzarbar have vegan options?
- Yes. 32 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spiced Nuts and Blistered Shishito Peppers.
- Is Banzarbar gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Banzarbar?
- Sacred Ember (Non-Alcoholic), at roughly 38g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
