My guest and I arrived at Route 66 for a late lunch after spending the day at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. First, all the staff was most attentive. Even the trainee was very good at making sure we were enjoying our visit. She seemed like she was a seasoned professional. Next, the choice of either sitting inside or outside was next. We sat inside at a table near the window. Inside had good music creating a nice atmosphere. Easy to have a conversation. Onto the main event. We shared the watermelon and feta salad with mint and a just a little bit too much Balsamic dressing on it. Overall it was ok. My guest ordered the pulled pork plate with a side of red cabbage coleslaw. I took the mixed green salad that came with it. I ordered the Classic Route 66 burger medium, cooked to perfection complimented by julienne fries. We both enjoyed the pickle chips that came with our meals. The food met expectations. On the way out, I did compliment to the manager how good the staff was while engaging a conversation about recovering post pandemic. If down in FiDi, I highly recommend enjoying some drinks and food at Route 66.

We had the Tennessee Fried Chicken and Skillet Mac & Cheese where we added pulled pork and truffle oil. The chicken was seasoned well and it was juicy and tender. Would've preferred collard greens but instead it was sautéed spinach. The cornbread was whatever but the hot honey on the side hit the spot. We sat outside cause it was actually cooler than dining inside. A bit bummed that the upstairs was closed for a private event. It would've been fun to play some games but we were only able to play skeeball. Good beer choices as well!

For our last night in NYC, we wanted something 'easy' and outdoors since the weather was gorgeous. Mom was craving bbq so here we landed. We had some happy hour drinks and hubs and I split the charred half chicken with harissa. It was fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Definitely order this one. Mom enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich as well. It was a bit wobbly sitting on the pavers but we managed. Service was very good and the place was PACKED. Seems super popular with the after work crowd.

My ideal game spot! They have all the fun games i love: pac man, basketball, life-size connect 4, skee-ball, life-size jenga, foosball, and more Fantastic beer menu: lots of NY local + US craft beers. Our bartender was super sweet! Was basically empty on a Sunday afternoon which was perfect for me and my boyfriend as we got the upstairs to ourselves to hang out! The games are card or quarters only and there's a jukebox of sorts where you can pay to play (and we sure did bop some Pooh Shiesty lol). There is a super cute booth downstairs tucked away into a corner with another life-size jenga game! The bathroom upstairs is also hella cute (and photo-worthy for you Instagram fiends) Would definitely return for another fun game day and to try some of the classic American food offerings

Route 66 to the rescue! Where so many restaurants in the area (next door) fell short on customer service, the staff at Route 66 really picked up my spirit. I was greeted at the door with a warm welcome from a nice gentleman who actually seemed to appear from thin air like he was there specifically to greet me lol! It seems silly but as a person who comes from a customer service background it really feels good when people give you good energy. From the host, to the bus person, to the bartender, we really enjoyed ourselves. Young people if you're wondering if this place is aesthetic enough, IT IS! Neon lights, holiday decor, vintage license plates, the whole shabang, it's worth it. The bartender doubled as our server, it was early in the day so that was a good use of coverage, you can tell they strategize well. Our food was amazing (as pictured) we got hot wings- which were perfectly cripsy and coated. Perfect size, I am a person that really pays attention to that as I don't like Brontosaurus sized chicken wings lol. I was thoroughly pleased. On the side we got truffle parm fries, which were deliciously stuck together with parmesan. For drinks we both got peachy margaritas (we like the same taste palette lol) and they were nicely priced for the area, as well as delicious. Just the one cup packed a punch as well. I was really happy about that. I will absolutely attend again, I am already planning another visit with more people!

Came here to scope out the place for an event. They have a nice cozy upstairs area that can be reserved for private events. It comes with seats, private bar, and many arcade style games (see pictures). The mango margarita was decent, slightly on the sweet side but not unexpected. The birria quesadilla was good but I expected more consommé. The sliced brisket sandwich was good: meat had notable smoke flavor and was tasty. Service was very fast. It's not the fanciest place, but a nice affordable spot to casually hangout and have a bite and a drink.

Great service. Food is okay. Nice vibes. I did a reservation for their outdoor igloos to eat at with my boyfriend. It was very cute, with a heater in the igloo to keep warm. Comes with a complementary blanket (nothing crazy, an Ikea thinnish blanket). The reservation I made ahead of time costs $60, which covers food, tax, and tips costs. I went on a Friday and they had a happy hour going on until 7pm I believe, so my boyfriend and I ordered 2 red wines ($9 each glass) - it was pretty good! I ordered a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and my boyfriend ordered a Beef Brisket Sandwich. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was actually a bit spicier than I thought it would be. From low to high spicy, it was a medium level spicy. Super flavorful and tender chicken. The bread for the sandwich was okay, it was a little bit on the drier end. The fries are standard, kind of tastes like McDonald's fries without the extra salt. The Beef Brisket Sandwich was also pretty good too! Just keep in mind that it can be a pretty messy sandwich to eat - as expected of bbq foods. We ended our dinner order the S'mores set which was $20 - definitely overpriced for S'mores, but it was fun for the experience for a special occasion. They had a mini fire to roast the marshmallows in. All in all, I would probably come back again for the Game Room upstairs and for a more casual eat and drink setting rather than for a romantic dinner at the igloo. The igloo experience is more like a one-time cool experience to have.

Had walked by Route 66 Smokehouse a number of times and finally stopped in on an early Sunday afternoon and had a nice experience. We had the Pulled Pork Platter and the Brisket Sandwich and both were very good with the Pulled Pork probably a bit better. It was relatively quiet when we there and got to play a game of Jenga while we waited for our food. Our server Julia was also very friendly and helpful. Will be back!