Great food, great vibes, great people. That’s the magic of @cactuswren.nyc.
This new Lower East Side gem comes from the brilliant team behind one of my longtime favorites, @63_clinton—and it already feels like a neighborhood staple.
The menu is indulgent without being fussy, with playful, thoughtful takes on the classics. The vibe is unpretentious and warm, just the way a go-to spot should be. Add a wine list full of interesting bottles from small, sustainable producers, and you’ve got a place you’ll want to keep coming back to—whether for a chill weeknight dinner or their family-style brunch on the weekend.
Swipe through to see why I’m already a fan! 🍷🌵
1. Highlight Reel
2. Seven layer bean dip
3. Fruit de mer
4. Jonah crab
5. Oyster
6. Tuna gilda
7. Oyster w/ caviar
8. Day boat scallops
9. Razor clam
10. Smoked eel tart w/ caviar supplement
11. Langoustine beignets
12. Hamachi - leche de tigre, pickled mango
13. Maryland shrimp toast w/ pickled green tomato remoulade
14. Aged comte & honey pizza w/ caviar supplement
15. Berkshire short ribs w/ salsa roja
16. White beans
17. Jalapeno cornbread
18. Chamomile gingersnap sundae
19. Mochi crepes suzette
20. Dining room
