How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

Wildair distinguishes itself with a 4.4/5 rating, offering Michelin-quality American small plates and expert wine pairings in a sophisticated, debonaire atmosphere.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

Rated 4.4/5, this expensive ($$$) restaurant offers Michelin-quality plates, though small portions require ordering 3-4 dishes per person.

Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?

Wildair accommodates mixed needs with 34 dietary options including vegan, gluten-free, and keto dishes like Topneck Clams and Beef Tartare.

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Guests rave about standout dishes like the clams and uni potato, celebrating the restaurant's creative and Michelin-quality small plates.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Beef Tartare is keto and gluten-free, while Topneck Clams and American Wagyu Steak are both gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

This expensive ($$$) Lower East Side restaurant serves small plates, with reviewers recommending 3-4 dishes per person and natural wine pairings.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

Wildair is an expensive restaurant with a price level indicated by three dollar signs ($$$).

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Diners rave about creative Michelin-quality small plates, the Chef's Counter, standout clams and uni potato, attentive service, and expert wine pairings.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

This intimate spot’s debonaire atmosphere and sophisticated small-format plates suggest it is better suited for adults than families.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

Wildair is currently operational as a high-energy Lower East Side restaurant, with details available on their website at https://wildair.nyc.

Wildair – American

This high-energy Lower East Side haunt pulses with a vibrant, communal spirit, where minimalist decor meets the warm glow of a neighborhood favorite. The air is thick with lively conversation and the clink of glasses as diners dive into a rotating parade of sophisticated, small-format plates that reimagine American flavors with bold, artistic precision. It is a masterclass in casual elegance, where a curated selection of natural wines and the kitchen’s inventive spirit transform a simple night out into a sensory exploration of modern dining.

142 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 +1-646-964-5624 https://wildair.nyc

Rating: 4.4/5 (567 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$$

Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, atkins, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan

Currently open

Hours

Sunday: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM

What diners are saying

Diners celebrate this intimate spot for its creative, Michelin-quality small plates and precise execution. Guests rave about the Chef's Counter experience and standout dishes like the clams and uni potato, though some note the portions are small enough to require ordering 3-4 dishes per person. Reviewers highlight the attentive service and expert wine guidance, with pairings described as authentic and rustic, making it a "keeper" for those seeking a debonaire atmosphere.

Bread and olive oil - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Oysters - $25: Meyer lemon vermouth, pickled fennel, artichoke Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Topneck Clams - $18: Almond milk, XO Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Little Gem Salad - $16: pistachio, herbs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Breakfast Radishes - $14: cultured butter, smoked Comté Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beef Tartare - $20: umeboshi, walnut pesto, potato crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb
Red Snapper Crudo - $21: guajillo, kumquat, hibiscus, nasturtium
"thon mayo" - $21: confit Bigeye tuna, capers, grilled sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pissaladiéclair (2) - $19: cantabrian anchovies, olive, Sternenberger Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pithivier - $18: broccoli rabe, Alpha Tolman, sesame, Calabrian chili jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Fried Stuffed Olives (5) - $15: pork sausage, Broadbent country ham, sauce Mornay Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Boudin Noir - $28: porchetta di Testa, beet mustard, Castelfranco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Pommes Darphin with Santa Barbara Uni - $38: lacy potato cake, jalapeño-shallot relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
American Wagyu Steak - $185: 24oz NY Strip, au poivre, thrice-fried potatos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free

Wildair Sundae - $15: root beer, Amarena cherry, peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Mille Feuille Suzette - $17: mandarin, brown butter diplomat cream, Suzette caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Chocolate Mousse - $17: chocolate mousse, Cynar sabayon, coffee jelly

Spritz - $15: Forthave Red, Cava
Vermouth & Soda - $11: Partida Creus MUZ, Saratoga sparkling
White Mezcal Negroni - $15: Del Amigo Espadin, Salers, Dolin Blanc
Gin & Tonic - $14: Forthave Blue, Fever-Tree Tonic
Boulevardier - $15: Bullseye Bourbon, Contratto, Doling Rouge

Grimm Ales Weisse - $12: wheat beer, NY 16oz
Oxbow Brewing Efflorescense - $9: saison, ME 12oz
Drowned Lands Water Elm - $12: Rice Lager, NY 12oz

Fred Jerbis Fernet 25 - $14
Mauro Vergano Americano - $14
Forthave Marseille Amaro - $14
Derrumbos Espadin - $18

YesFolk Kombucha - $9: 12oz

Bodegas Gómez Nevado Dorado Sierra Moreno - $12
Bodegas Gómez Nevado Abocado Roble Viejo - $14
Jacky Navarre Pineau des Charentes - $17
Distillerie Artisanale Cazottes Eau-de-Vie de Goutte de Poire Williams - $25
Distillerie Artisanale Cazottes Eau-de-Vie de Goutte de Mauzac Rose - $25
Distillerie Artisanale Cazottes Eau-de-Vie de Goutte de Reine-Claude Dorée - $25
Distillerie Artisanale Cazottes Eau-de-Vie de Goutte de Prunelart - $25

Frequently Asked Questions about Wildair

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: Wildair distinguishes itself with a 4.4/5 rating, offering Michelin-quality American small plates and expert wine pairings in a sophisticated, debonaire atmosphere.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: Rated 4.4/5, this expensive ($$$) restaurant offers Michelin-quality plates, though small portions require ordering 3-4 dishes per person.
Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?: Wildair accommodates mixed needs with 34 dietary options including vegan, gluten-free, and keto dishes like Topneck Clams and Beef Tartare.
What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Guests rave about standout dishes like the clams and uni potato, celebrating the restaurant's creative and Michelin-quality small plates.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Beef Tartare is keto and gluten-free, while Topneck Clams and American Wagyu Steak are both gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: This expensive ($$$) Lower East Side restaurant serves small plates, with reviewers recommending 3-4 dishes per person and natural wine pairings.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: Wildair is an expensive restaurant with a price level indicated by three dollar signs ($$$).
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Diners rave about creative Michelin-quality small plates, the Chef's Counter, standout clams and uni potato, attentive service, and expert wine pairings.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: This intimate spot’s debonaire atmosphere and sophisticated small-format plates suggest it is better suited for adults than families.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: Wildair is currently operational as a high-energy Lower East Side restaurant, with details available on their website at https://wildair.nyc.