Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Folly
100Pearl PointsLate-night fallback
About The Folly
The Folly is the practical downtown choice when flexibility matters more than a tightly defined dining brief. Book it for an easy Soho-adjacent meetup, casual celebration, or late-running night near Houston Street; choose Lord's, Tomoe, or Arturo's instead if cuisine specificity is the priority.
The Folly in New York City is best evaluated on the verified basics: it has casual dress and a schedule that runs late, especially on Friday and Saturday. Use it when timing matters and you want a flexible New York City option, rather than when you need a highly specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price range, or awards profile.
Best for flexible timing, not an unverified dining hook
The strongest verified reason to consider The Folly is timing. It opens at 3 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, at 1 PM on Friday and Saturday, stays open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Thursday runs until 2 AM, while Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday run until 12 AM.
Do not treat it as the choice for a technical kitchen showcase, because the available verified details do not support that kind of claim. There is no verified chef, cuisine type, tasting format, awards history, price range, beverage program, or service format here, so the safer read is practical: choose it for casual dress and late operating hours in New York City.
Who should book it
It fits plans where the schedule is the main deciding factor, especially when a group needs an afternoon start or a late-night window. For a special occasion, it is safest to frame The Folly as a casual New York City option unless you have separately confirmed the menu, service style, any occasion-specific needs directly with the venue.
The tradeoff is that fewer verified details are available. Decision-makers who care about cuisine, signature dishes, dietary accommodations, pricing, reservations, or a particular seating format should confirm those points before committing.
Where it sits against other options
For comparison planning, Lord's, Tomoe, Arturo's, Citizens Of Bleecker, Chateau Royale may be useful reference points depending on what kind of plan you are building. The verified reason to keep The Folly in the mix is its casual dress code and late hours.
Choose The Folly when the known schedule fits your plan. Compare it with Citizens Of Bleecker, Arturo's, Tomoe, Lord's, or Chateau Royale if you need another option before settling on the final plan. For broader planning beyond this one booking, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City hotels guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Folly?
There is no verified menu data here to point to specific dishes or drinks. If menu details matter, check directly with The Folly before you go.
What should I wear to The Folly?
The verified dress code is casual. Dress comfortably for a casual New York City outing rather than planning around a formal dress requirement.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Folly?
The verified hours show afternoon openings, not a confirmed lunch service. The Folly is open 3 PM to 12 AM Monday through Wednesday, 3 PM to 2 AM Thursday, 1 PM to 4 AM Friday and Saturday, 3 PM to 12 AM Sunday.
How far ahead should I book The Folly?
There is no verified booking-difficulty data here. Use the hours to plan your timing, confirm reservation or walk-in details directly with The Folly if your schedule is important.
What are alternatives to The Folly?
Other options to compare include Lord's, Tomoe, Citizens Of Bleecker, Arturo's, Chateau Royale. Choose based on the details you can verify for the specific plan you are making.
Is The Folly good for a special occasion?
It can fit a casual special occasion if the verified hours and casual dress code match your plan. If the occasion depends on a specific menu, seating style, price point, or service format, confirm those details directly first.
Can I eat at the bar at The Folly?
There is no verified seating or service-format information here. Contact The Folly directly if bar seating or a particular dining setup matters to your visit.
Location
92 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012
New York City, United States
Compare The Folly
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| The Folly | New York City | , |
| Citizens Of Bleecker | New York City | , |
| Arturo's | New York City | , |
| Tomoe | New York City | , |
| Chateau Royale | New York City | , |
| Lord's | New York City | British Seafood |
How The Folly compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Citizens Of Bleecker, Notable alternative
- Arturo's, Notable alternative
- Tomoe, Notable alternative
- Chateau Royale, Notable alternative
- Lord's, British Seafood, British Seafood
How The Folly Compares
The Folly is the easiest recommendation when timing and location are the problem to solve. Its late-week hours make it more useful than Citizens Of Bleecker or Chateau Royale for a loose downtown plan where the group may arrive in stages or continue after dinner.
For a food-led booking, Lord's is the stronger alternative because the British seafood focus gives the meal a clearer identity. Tomoe is the better choice for diners who specifically want sushi, while Arturo's is a better fit for a classic neighborhood-restaurant mood.
Value depends on what the night needs. The Folly earns its place as a low-planning, easy-booking option; the peers make more sense when the group wants the restaurant choice itself to define the occasion.
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