Dilly Dally – American
Dilly Dally captures the art of the unhurried afternoon, offering a sun-drenched sanctuary where guests graze through a vibrant landscape of modern small plates. Crusty Laurel Bakery sourdough meets the smoky depth of trout dip and silky labneh swirled with chili oil, while bright pops of marinated tomatoes and spiced beets bring a garden-fresh energy to the table. It is a place where the snap of a chilled shrimp cocktail and the crunch of fried eggplant invite you to slow down and savor the simple joy of a meal shared without a schedule.
626 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 11238 https://dillydallybk.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible desserts and inviting ambiance, Dilly is a favorite for guests who appreciate a welcoming and well-paced dining experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive service and friendly staff, noting that the team goes above and beyond to ensure every visitor feels at home. Standout dishes include the highly praised dessert selections, which diners rave about for their exceptional quality and flavor.
Menu
Starters
- Spiced Nuts - $7: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Dip - $12: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Dish - $9: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Tomatoes - $8: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie and Cheese + Pickles - $12: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Eggplant - $14: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh Dip with Chili Oil - $15: house made garlic chili crisp and dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laurel Bakery Sourdough - $9: with confit spring garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Beets - $16: with za’atar, whipped feta, and hazelnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- English Pea Crostini - $21: mashed peas, ricotta, almond, and pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $22: spiced marinara and oregano Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $17: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs, sourdough croutons and parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $17: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grain Salad - $15: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $23: fennel, provolone, artichoke, grains, beans, cornichon honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ceviche - $23: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets and Stone Fruit + Meredith Feta - $21: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops and Corn - $28: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $28: 8oz patty, onions, sour pickles, dijonnaise, cheddar, and french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $18: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Healthy Bowl - $20: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Steelhead - $32: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butcher Cut and Bearnaise - $39: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half Chicken - $30: szechuan calabrian chili brine, Fingerling Potatoes, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plancha Seared Atlantic Hake - $36: curried carrot puree, salsa macha, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak - $36: Grass fed skirt steak with roasted asparagus, crispy shallots and sauce au poivre Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta + Herby - $24: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Tagliatelle - $28: mixed mushrooms, brown butter, and pecorino romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Radiatore - $26: basil pesto, whipped ricotta, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Ricotta Toast - $15: strawberry compote and micro basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $16: sourdough with toasted seeds, micro cilantro, and shallots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Buttermilk Blueberry Corn Muffin - $8: with whipped butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt Bowl - $17: DD granola and mixed fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkish Eggs - $20: labneh, chili crisp, and sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanish Omelet - $21: potato, onion, seasonal veg, herb aioli and side of lemony greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $18: whipped labneh, mixed berries, and maple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Plate - $25: eggs, hashbrown, confit tomato, braised kale, sausage, and avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $20: eggs, crispy potatoes, chorizo, cheese, and hatch green chile Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Salad on Toasted Sourdough - $24: dilly pickles, lettuce, tartar sauce, and french fries Available at: brunch, lunch
- BLT - $20: heirloom tomato, bacon, lettuce, herb aioli and fries Available at: brunch, lunch
- Steak and Eggs - $31: grilled skirt steak with sunny side up eggs and green goddess Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Wilted Greens - $23: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Brownie Sundae - $8: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Berries and Cream Pavlova - $7: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pop Tart - $9: Protein, spice, flavor, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast
Beverages
- Rabbit Season Cocktail - $16: dry gin, fernet, salted honey, carrot soda, and lemon rind
- No More Golf Umbrellas!!! - $16: rye whiskey, high wire southern amaro, chai tea, and lemonade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rebel Rebel - $16: mezcal, ginger soda, ginger liqueur, mango chile liqueur, and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- NA Bev - $16: pentire adrift, free spirits milano, and grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dilly Tini - $16: deepwells dry gin, lo-fi dry vermouth, and dilly pickle brine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Snack a Daq - $16: white rum, maillard liqueur, molasses, and lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Al Dente Italian Lager - $10: draft lager; talea beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Daisy Cutter Pale Ale - $10: draft pale ale; dutchess ales Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Peach Silhouette - $10: draft sour; hudson valley brewery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Northern Lager - $8: can lager; oxbow Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wavetable IPA - $8: can IPA; grimm artisanal ales Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Arlo Cider - $8: can cider; shacksbury cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Free Wave Hazy IPA (N/A) - $8: Athletic brewing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kolsch (N/A) - $8: best day brewing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Julia Bernet 'Cuvee U' NV - $15: catalonia, spain; xarello Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grange Tiphaine 'Rose Rosa Rosam' 2022 - $17: loire Valley, france; gamay / grolleau / malbec Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Noella Morantin 'Stella Maris' 2022 - $15: loire Valley, france; sauvingon blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Presqu'ile Chardonnay 2022 - $17: santa barbara county, ca; chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Heinrich 'Naked Orange' NV - $16: austria/hungary; pinot blanc / pinot gris / muscat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Herve Villemade Rose 2022 - $16: loire Valley, france; pinot d'aunis / pinot noir Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- George Descombes 'Cuvee Keke' 2023 - $17: chilled; beaujolais, france; gamay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cellar 9+ Negre '2n' 2022 - $16: catalonia, spain; garnacha / cabernet sauvignon / cartoixà Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Orange Soda - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade Ginger Ale - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Homemade Grapefruit Soda - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Johnnie Ryan Cola - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Johnnie Ryan Diet Cola - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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