Einat Admony is an acclaimed Israeli-American chef, author, and restaurateur known for pioneering modern Israeli cuisine in New York City. She is the founder of the popular falafel chain Taïm and the owner of...
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I threw a private event at Moondog for my 30th birthday and we opted for open bar option. The party was for about 50 people, I was able to decorate the space, bring food. Dov coordinated via email with me for months and answered all questions I had. The owner and bartenders were also very friendly and helpful. Drinks were great. Service 10/10! They even curated these cute menus for the party. I would definitely throw another party here 🥰
Really enjoyed this space, it’s beautiful. My friend and I arrived when they were just opening for the day so we had the whole space to ourselves. Our server/bartender was amazing, super personable. Recommended a great food selection and talked about his cocktails for a bit. The music selection on vinyl was such a vibe too. We left but actually came back some minutes later just to pass time and have more drinks!
5
lowkey one of my favorite spots lately. the music is actually good - not just filler, like whoever’s playing really knows what they’re doing. vibe is super warm and easy, you can hang, talk, or get pulled into the music without it feeling forced.
drinks are solid too, just consistently good across the board.
def one of those places you end up staying longer than you planned
3
I wanted to like Moondog Hi-Fi more than I did, especially given how strong the reviews are, but my experience was pretty average.
Right when we walked in, the place felt crowded and a bit disorganized. I couldn’t tell if the bartender was overwhelmed or just didn’t notice us, but we weren’t greeted. We had to ask for menus twice before finally getting them, which immediately set the tone.
That said, the layout is nice. The space is well designed, the cocktail names are creative, and the DJ selection was solid, which definitely adds to the vibe. It’s the kind of spot that looks great on paper.
Unfortunately, the execution didn’t match the concept. I ordered a draft beer that was flat. I didn’t send it back, so that’s on me, but it still affected the experience. Service overall felt slow and inattentive, especially early on.
Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. Given the near-perfect Google reviews, I was expecting more. For me, it landed squarely in the “just okay” category.
I’d give it 3 out of 5 stars. I might give it another shot on a less busy night because the idea behind the place is good, but based on this visit, it didn’t live up to the hype.
5
Amazing atmosphere the music was really really good. I got the Smashburger. It was delicious. One of the best burgers I ever tried in my life.
