Menu to Taste

The Portrait Bar

French, American, Bar Food · New York · Chef Andrew Carmellini

Ranked among North America's 50 Best Bars, The Portrait Bar in New York features elevated bar food by chef Andrew Carmellini alongside globally inspired cocktails. Located inside The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the wood-paneled lounge centers around a carved stone fireplace and walls adorned with art.

1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, New York

  • #71 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Oaxaca — Mexico (25) — Oaxacan Gin, Empirical Ayuuk, Contratto Aperitif, Lime Sherbet, Hibiscus, Chocolate. Not a margarita for margarita drinkers.
  • Cebu Island — Philippines (25) — Rum, Scotch, Coconut, Calamansi, Bay Leaf, Peppercorn, Midori. Clarified cocktail with silky, tropical notes.
  • Mapo District — Seoul, Korea (25) — Tokki Soju, Sesame-Oil Washed Laphroaig, Cucumber, Lemon, Pineapple-Vanilla Cordial. Smoky, nutty, complex.
  • Cognac — France (25) — Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, Cappelletti, Grapefruit, Orgeat. A brandy crusta with a certain je ne sais quoi...
  • St. James — London, England (25) — Earl Grey Gin, Pasubio, Cucumber, Blackberries. Bramble meets English milk punch.
  • Kochi — Japan (25) — Suntory Toki, Cynar, Yuzu, Star Anise, Sarsaparilla. A whisky sour with classic, comforting flavors.
  • Barrio Getsemani — Cartagena, Co (25) — Gin, Aguardiente, Passion Fruit, Sherry, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters. Clean, crisp martini with tropical vibes.
  • ELMHURST — QUEENS, NY (25) — Vodka, Empirical Cilantro, Red Chili, Galangal, Lime, Mango, Coconut. Inspired by the popular Panang curry dish — earthy, tropical, aromatic.
  • Vieux Carré XOXO (65) — Michter’s 10yr Rye, Jean Fillioux XO Grande Reserve, Cappellano Barolo Chinato, Bénédictine.
  • GOLDEN CADILLAC (48) — El Tesoro Añejo, Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis Alexandre, Key Lime, Gold Maldon Salt.

Wines

  • G.D. Vajra ‘N.S. Della Neve’ (27) — Extra Brut Rosato, Metodo Classico, IT
  • Champagne Ponson (38) — Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, FR

Dishes

  • Marcona Stuffed Olives (14)
  • Comté Gougères (15)
  • French Onion Dip & Housemade Potato Chips (23)
  • ‘Caesar’ Deviled Egg (15)
  • Foie Gras Tartine (26) — Pistachio, Grape
  • Royal Ossetra Caviar (195) — Crème Fraîche, Warm Potato Croquettes
  • Tuna Tartare (19) — Yuzu Cucumber, Crispy Nori
  • Crispy Oysters (24) — Celery Root Remoulade, Lemon Aioli
  • Hot Dog Au Poivre (22) — Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions
  • ‘MUSHREUBEN’ (24) — Pastrami Spice, Sauerkraut, Swiss, 1000 Island, Marble Rye

The Experience

An intimate room in a historic setting. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

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