FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking

Quick Verdict

FIG & OLIVE in the Meatpacking District is a reasonable Mediterranean wine bar pick for the neighbourhood, but it competes in a crowded field where the bar program rarely outpaces a decent restaurant wine list. If you are in the Meatpacking District for dinner and want a bottle-driven, olive-oil-forward Mediterranean spread without much booking friction, this works. If your priority is the by-the-glass selection itself, there are sharper options elsewhere in New York City.

The Space

The West 13th Street address puts you squarely in the Meatpacking District, where the physical room matters as much as the food. FIG & OLIVE leans into a sleek, open layout with enough space to avoid the shoulder-to-shoulder compression that plagues smaller neighbourhood spots. The design registers as polished casual — stone surfaces, warm tones, a layout that accommodates both couples and larger groups without the acoustics becoming punishing. It reads as a grown-up room, not a lounge, which shapes who shows up and why.

Wine & Drinks

The editorial angle here is the wine program, and the honest assessment for an explorer-type reader is this: FIG & OLIVE's by-the-glass list is Mediterranean-focused and serviceable, but it does not reach the depth or curation you would find at a dedicated wine bar. Think southern France, Italy, and Spain — varietals that match the kitchen's olive oil and crostini format. Compared with a tight specialist program like Amor y Amargo, the wine list here is broader but less opinionated. That is not a criticism if you want food alongside your glass; it is context for calibrating expectations. For bottle service with a full dinner, the format makes more sense than a purely glass-by-glass evening out.

Booking & Logistics

Booking difficulty is easy, walk-ins are generally feasible, especially earlier in the evening. The Meatpacking District gets busy on weekends after 9 PM, so if you want a seated dinner rather than a bar perch, arriving before 7:30 PM or booking a few days ahead covers you. Groups of four to six fit the format well; larger parties should contact the venue directly to confirm table configuration. For context on the broader New York bar scene, see our full New York City bars guide, or if you are planning a wider trip, our full New York City restaurants guide and our full New York City hotels guide cover the full picture. For those exploring beyond New York, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston are worth comparing as wine and cocktail-forward venues with strong editorial reputations. You can also browse our New York City wineries guide and our New York City experiences guide for broader context.