I don't understand. I am really upset about this experience! I met a friend for drinks around 9pm and I was excited about returning to West 50 after I had a great time here for another friends birthday. Boy, oh, boy was I wrong! The place was crowded (completely understandable for a Friday night) and the music was way too loud. My throat actually hurts from yelling over the music. It really irritates me when establishments over-do the volume of the music.
The service: What service? As I mentioned my friend and I arrived at 9 and our drink order wasn't taken until 9:45...fine, whatever I will let it pass.. but after 9:30 West 50 becomes a seat yourself establishment, which is okay if you can find a seat. Well after about an hour we found a little booth. I had previously ordered the "pourhouse burger" while we were sitting at the bar and I went up to the bar after 20 minutes of waiting and there was my burger just sitting on the bar. Well needless to say it was cold. I was fuming at this point...why would you just leave someones food sitting where anyone can touch it? To top it off the servers were so rude and curt with us. Very, very unhappy.
The food: Well as I said my burger was cold and dry and my fries were cold and over salted. So not impressed.
Why two stars: Well I ordered a margarita and it was amazing (10 stars for the margarita!) and they had a house magician who did some card tricks for us! So entertaining, he was really talented and overall a fun person!
The verdict: I will avoid coming here in the future.