Dolly Varden

american, alcoholic beverage bar, bar, cocktail bar · bar · 302 West 51st Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Full liquor license (NY State Liquor Authority 0423-23-134779, valid until 2027-02-28). NYC Health grade A (since 2026-03-24). Outdoor dining permit: roadway (valid until 2029-08-22). Last recorded change: 2025-08-22.

Key facts

Health grade: A (current status since 2026-03-24; last inspected 2026-03-24, 1 critical violation(s) at last inspection) [official record]
Alcohol: Full liquor license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
Outdoor dining: City permit: roadway [official record: permission, not proof tables are out today]
Reservations: yes: book on OpenTable
Online ordering: unknown
Price range: unknown
Phone: (212) 541-7080
Website: https://www.dollys51.com/
Menu: menu

Dietary

vegan: yes [business claim, website]
vegetarian: yes [business claim, website]
gluten free: yes [business claim, website]
halal: unknown
kosher: unknown

Features

private dining: yes [business claim, website]
happy hour: yes [business claim, website]
brunch: yes [business claim, website]
live music: unknown
kids menu: unknown
wheelchair accessible: unknown
dog friendly: unknown
byob: unknown
cash only: unknown
walk ins: unknown
catering: unknown
gift cards: unknown

All facts and evidence

Fact	Value	Evidence type	Evidence	Source	Dates
accepts reservations	True	business claim	Links to OpenTable booking	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
alcohol	full_bar	official record	Additional Bar license 0423-23-134779 (DOLLY VARDEN), expires 02/28/2027	nys_sla	source date 2025-02-03 valid until 2027-02-28 retrieved 2026-09-26
brunch	True	business claim	…, Dolly's is just steps from Broadway, Times Square and the Theater District. Join us for brunch, dinner, happy hour or late-night cocktails in one of Manhattan's favorite neighborhood r…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
category	{"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "alcoholic_beverage_venue", "bar", "cocktail_bar"], "primary": "cocktail_bar"}	directory category	Overture place 79a8858f-19c4-4ee0-8930-84cb70a28eb2 (Dolly's), match score 2.56, 31m	overture	source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26
cuisine dohmh	American	directory category	Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept	dohmh	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26
gluten free options	True	business claim	…tard aioli & ranch Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs $ 15 everything bagel seasoning dairy free, gluten free Fried Crispy Brussels $ 17 glazed bacon, pomegranate, sweet heat ranch Bruschetta Ricotta…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
happy hour	True	business claim	…t steps from Broadway, Times Square and the Theater District. Join us for brunch, dinner, happy hour or late-night cocktails in one of Manhattan's favorite neighborhood restaurants. Menus YA…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
health grade	A	official record	Letter grade A issued 2026-03-24	dohmh	source date 2026-03-24 retrieved 2026-09-26
health status	{"critical_violations_last_inspection": 1, "last_inspection": "2026-03-24", "last_score": 10, "status": "A", "status_date": "2026-03-24"}	official record	Last inspected 2026-03-24, score 10; latest grade status A (grade A) on 2026-03-24; critical: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.	dohmh	source date 2026-03-24 retrieved 2026-09-26
menu url	https://www.dollys51.com/menus/	business claim	Link 'Menus' on site	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
outdoor seating	["roadway"]	official record	Roadway cafe license issued 2025-08-22, expires 2029-08-22 (DOLLY VARDEN, 302 WEST 51 STREET)	dining_out_nyc	source date 2025-08-22 valid until 2029-08-22 retrieved 2026-09-26
private dining	True	business claim	Skip to main content Info Menus Private Events Happenings Join Our Team Contact Reservations Toggle Navigation Info Menus Private Events…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
reservation	{"platform": "OpenTable", "url": "https://www.opentable.com/r/dollys-new-york"}	business claim	Link 'All Day Yappy Hour' on site	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
vegan options	True	business claim	…Crispy Chicken Sandwich $ 23 crispy buttermilk chicken, coleslaw, pickles, chipotle mayo Vegan "Chick'n" Sandwich $ 25 plant based chicken patty, vegan cheddar, coleslaw, chipotle mayo…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
vegetarian options	True	business claim	…ddar, gruyère, mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms or caramelized onions make it egg white +3 vegetarian SWEETS desserts available all day Peach Cobbler $ 15 cinnamon bourbon peaches, vanilla ic…	website	source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ?
website	https://www.dollys51.com/	directory category	Overture place 79a8858f-19c4-4ee0-8930-84cb70a28eb2 (Dolly's), match score 2.56, 31m	overture	source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26

History

Date	What changed	Source
2025-08-22	Outdoor dining permit added: ['roadway'] Roadway cafe license issued 2025-08-22, expires 2029-08-22 (DOLLY VARDEN, 302 WEST 51 STREET)	dining_out_nyc
2025-02-03	Liquor license added: full_bar License 0423-23-134779 originally issued 2025-02-03	nys_sla
2024-10-23	Health grade added: A Graded A by NYC Health Dept on 2024-10-23	dohmh

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Last recorded change 2025-08-22 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-40679269 · JSON