If you are walking through Lafayette Street, in SoHo, and see a little door saying The Ship NYC. Walk in and you’ll surely have a pleasant surprise! This secret Soho restaurant, in a basement, will take you on a journey!
One of our Contributors, Lygia Santos, went to The Ship NYC the other night and tried their amazing drinks and delicious food. This Soho restaurant is a great option of a special night! Owned by Michael Auerbach, it’s definitely an experience worth having in NYC!
“As I walked into the bar founded in 2014, I was immediately approached by one of the owners, Cervantes Ramirez, that gave me a fantastic tour around the place. He is also the head bartender there and very well known in the New York bar scene.
The drinks were both very refreshing and perfect for the NY summer. I tried the sangria with gin, allspice dram, pinot noir, orange, lemon, served on cracked ice and a super traditional piña colada.
If you are not a huge fan of cocktail drinks, it’s ok! You can have one of their excellent draft beers or try their wine list. Oh! The “Bartender’s Choice” is always a good pick if you’re the adventurous type!
The kitchen, managed by Chef Lucas Cerqueira (Brazilian born), is simple, yet extremely tasty.
I started with a slow cooked octopus with celery root puree, horseradish and sunomono. Then I tried the citric ceviche served with red onion, fluke, cilantro and leech de tigre. They were both amazing.
But, if you don’t really enjoy seafood, they have other great options too!
You can order dishes like the chicken liver foie gras, charcuterie and a Korean style BBQ called kalbi sliders. They also offer small bites like the artichoke feta cheese spread and the homemade ricotta.
Robert Jamieson, the owner’s friend, is responsible for the unique and intriguing décor, that portrays the inside of a Ship. Very cool!”
They accept reservation only from Monday – Wednesday, with 24 hours advance. We do recommend!
If you have a sweet tooth, you can head for an additional dessert and coffee at a few places close by. We love Maman, the super famous and traditional Eileen’s Special Cheesecake and Cha Cha Matcha, that has been a sensation since it’s launch!
We also recommend simply getting lost around SoHo! It’s the best way to discover new places!
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 1am
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 3am
Location: 158 Lafayette Street
*Cervantes Ramirez is no longer one of the owners at The Ship NYC.*
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Ship NYC
*Last Updated Feb/2020.*