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Holywater

4.7 (4)
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
112 Reade St, New York, NY 10013-3814

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Holywater

4.7
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Battery Park City

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Conceived over years of wild nights – in bars and on boats – Holywater celebrates the indulgences of our birthplace, New Orleans, and our adopted home, New York. It's the bar we’ve always wanted to go to!

The menu is concise, and everything on it is what you want. It leans on classic and forgotten cocktails, wines you can feel good about, easy-drinking beers, oysters and fruits de mer, an exceptional bistro burger, and an old-school New Orleans gumbo.

Please note reservations are not assigned to a specific area of the venue. Your party may be seated in either our dining room or our lounge, depending on availability. The Dining Room offers traditional seated dining. The Lounge provides casual seating with cocktail tables. The Bar is walk-in only. Our complete menu is available in all spaces.

We look forward to hosting you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:45 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 4:45 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

All Experiences

  • Thanksgiving at Holywater

    $95.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    Give thanks with an indulgent four course prix fixe. We'll take care of the cooking; good vibes guaranteed. We're serving our Thanksgiving favorites - enjoy a delightful four course prix fixe featuring classic turkey + stuffing + cranberry sauce, plus a mouthwatering selection of Holywater favorites. ($95 per person) Walk-Ins very much welcome, as are kids. We look forward to hosting you!
    Thanksgiving at Holywater Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Holywater.

4.7

4.7
(4)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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4 Reviews
  1. Amy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Holywater! The food was delicious, especially the oysters!

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  2. Noah Gold

    Dallas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great. The oysters and bbq shrimp were wonderful we ended up ordering more bread just to soak up the sauce (10/10) drinks are good too. The Gumbo is fine, I would go another direction for an entree. The praline and ice cream was a perfect ending.

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  3. Daniel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best serviceeeeee ever !! Food, drinks. Definitely coming back

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  4. Brian

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 6, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten here a few times and the food/ service are usually pretty good. This time we showed up and were seated at a tiny / very low table that was more like a waiters tray on a shoebox, when we asked to move to a larger table, where we would actually have room for plates and glasses, we were told that this was all that was available and that Holywater was primarily a cocktail bar not a restaurant. Message received, we left and will not be going back for dinner again. Fyi, in our opinion the Little More bar across the street has much better cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:45 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 4:45 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Holywater feels like a cozy, nautical speakeasy, a below‑street, ship‑like space filled with nautical art, candles, upbeat music and an eclectic, intimate vibe that many guests love.

Yes, Holywater is frequently recommended for date night and anniversaries, thanks to its cozy nautical ambience and attentive service.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished-but-comfortable attire rather than formalwear.

Friday nights are a standout, guests describe Holywater as lively and hip on Fridays, great for a buzzy evening out.

Holywater tends to pulse at peak nights, reviewers call Friday evenings lively and note holiday nights (New Year’s Eve) with long waits, while Wednesday evenings have also been reported as loud; other visits are described as cozy and relaxed.

Holywater really hums on Friday nights, guests report a lively, hip crowd then, so pick a Friday evening if you want a buzzy night out with strong cocktails.

Guests generally find the portions satisfying, reviewers say they "ate a ton of food" and that the double‑patty burger was "plenty of food."

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Holywater

4.7
$31 to $50
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Battery Park City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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