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A rustic neighborhood bistro in the Bronx, highlighting international flavors. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine & Beer. Perfect for cozy dates, bottomless brunch, and nightlife. Specializes in large group dinners, catering, pick-up, delivery, and event space. Enjoy the unique Taco Tuesday menu. Outdoor seating near Port Morris or Mott Haven. Come visit us during live entertainment nights near Yankee Stadium or Central Park.
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- 152244Feb 25, 2024Updated review
I headed back to iNine Bistro on Wed 2/21/24 for their Black Restaurant Week Menu and Wednesday Karaoke. Before I go any further, I must say iNine still gets 10's across the board from me.
Ambiance - The decor is absolutely beautiful with so many cute photo ops, flowers and beautiful murals adoring the walls. INine is short for International-Nine so the decor reflects different cultures from around the world. It gives a classy upscale vibe with a "young" spirit. Due to this iNine is perfect for everyone from a group celebrating a 21st birthday to those trying to get their grooves back.
The backyard is HUGE! Tables aren't right on top of each and hookah is allowed! I already know this summer the brunch parties back there are going to be EPIC! Don't say I didn't put you on first!
The Karaoke show was amazing - it was very well organized with a signup sheet and the DJ was great at presenting the lyrics and music. The host were entertaining and made their way around to each table to engage with the crowd.The karaoke was so great my anti social significant other decided get up on stage and performed 99 problems by Jay Z! I've never seen him do karaoke in the 6 years I've known him so you know the vibes were right.
Service - Our server was amazing and constantly came out to check on us. Not one plate empty plate was ever left on the table. Food came out quick and HOT. You can tell everything is made per order. Additionally, the staff are very funny and personable so you feel like you're at home. They don't seem overwhelmed and seem genuinely happy to be there.
FOOD - It's been a long time since I've been able to give food perfect 10/10 scores but iNine Bistro got it. You can tell all of the food is seasoned with high quality flavors which is hard to come by these days. As a part of the Black Restaurant week menu, I got the Beef BBQ Patties as an appetizer which had the perfect balance between BBQ and spice flavors. We also got the BBQ Hennessy Wings and the Montego Jerk Lime wings which were both PERFECT. I'm not huge on spicy food the Jerk Lime Wings were an even blend of sweet and spicy. For our entrees, I got the Island Oxtail with coco-rice and cabbage. I haven't had oxtail that delicious in a minute - it was spicy, flavorful and literally falling off the bone. S/o got the iNine burger which was delicious. The red peppers mixed with the sauce on it gives it a perfect touch. The angus burger was of high quality and cooked to perfection.
For dessert, I had the hibiscus berry cheesecake and it was perfect. The hibiscus sauce was amazing. He had the Gold Coast brownie and it was super moist.
And all of this food (minus the drink) was only $44 per person as apart of their Black Restaurant Week by the Black Restaurant Coalition. Keep an eye out for the next restaurant week!!
Drink- we had the One Love drink which is a shareable drink made with Wray & Nephew run. It is HUGE as we struggled to finish it and y'all know I never leave a cup unturned LOL. it was well mixed and strong without the liquor overpowering the flavor. It was so big and strong we didn't feel the need to order anything else to drink. And we definitely left feeling nice.
I already see myself becoming part of the furniture at iNine - Let's prepare them to be sick of me LOL jk. But that's how great it is. I was WOW'd yet again by iNine and can't wait to bring my family back!!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0Sep 26, 2023Previous reviewWe're new to the neighborhood and wanted some adult time after putting the kiddo to bed so we stopped by at INine Bistro for their Taco Tuesdays on August 15th.
Ambiance:
The restaurant is very instagram worthy with a multicolored flowers, a light up photo opp in the front and really hip decor.The also have a HUGE outdoor backyard with couches and chairs and a projector. They were also having a Open Mic show outdoors. We were more hungry than anything so opted out of the open mic show and choose to sit inside. (Though we will be back on another Tuesday to check it out) The inside is dim, perfect a date night with upbeat R&B music that was the perfect volume.
The only thing that was a little off putting was being searched and patted down at the door. That kind of put me on alert but we were happy they are taking extra precaution to keep everyone safe and the security guard was super nice.
Service
Our server was a nice young man who was patient and understood the menu. We were super impressed that he remembered our orders and got it correct without writing anything down (I guess I'm just old school like that lol). The young man eventually left and a nice lady took over and continuously checked on us. Everything came out quick and hot.I have no complaints on service
Food:
I had the salmon burger with sweet potato fries. And it was perfect!! Salmon was fresh, and seasoned well. The purple slaw on it was delicious. With some extra tartar sauce on my burger is was seriously awesome. 5/5 in my book.
My boyfriend took full advantage of the $5 taco Tuesday deal. And got about 8 tacos he tried the jerk shrimp, steak, fried fish, buttermilk chicken, paprika chicken and oxtail taco. And me being the annoying girlfriend, I went ahead and took a bite of each one. They were delicious!!! The jerk shrimp was too spicy for me but if you're a spice lover like my boyfriend you will love them.
I had a glass of merlot which was simple but good.
All in all, we really enjoyed iNine. Was a great restaurant for a quick dinner date. We will definitely be back. Would love to see what their brunch vibes are like! Would definitely recommend 5/5 - 4016004426Aug 4, 2023
International Nine has been on my list of places to try for some time now.
Back in May, plans were made to grab dinner and catch up, @ another location. When I arrived and they were closed, I was in search for a backup and I remembered my list.
Late afternoon/early evening I was lucky enough to find a non-metered spot across the street. We entered and was seated immediately, as the place was pretty empty at first.
I ordered the Nephew Punch (the first of 2) to start along with a couple of apps- Vegetable Patties & Firecracker Gulf Shrimp Tempura. The punch was tasty and the patties and shrimp tempura were nice starters. In addition I ordered the Grilled Jerk Shrimp Taco & Grilled Paprika Chicken Taco to try prior to my entrée of the Kingston Caesar Salad w/ Jerk Salmon. My dinning companion ordered the Kingston Caesar Salad w/ Jerk Shrimp. Of course by the time my salad came out I was full. Both tacos were delicious and flavorful but the most memorable star was the jerk salmon, I had to try it before I packed it to-go. Light, flaky, juicy with a well balance of both sweet and spicy flavor components. The croutons also had a slight sweet coconut flavor which was a nice added touch.
The dining area itself is not that big, but they made great decor decisions with international clocks and hand painted murals. Even though the dinning space is small they do have a seated bar as well as outdoor space in the back. As the night proceeded foot track increased, for the event that was held in the back space.
The food was great and the staff was pleasant, however at times the services was very spotty even though it was not busy. We were the only ones dining initially. Also I was little put off because we were seated by a table occupied by someone with authority and a definite managerial position (based on his interaction with staff and the laptop) who had his shoes off and did not deem it appropriate to put them on after we were seated or when our service started. It was a bad impression to say the least.
Overall I enjoyed my food and I am happy I was able to give them a try. I will return but I will make sure it's around the same time (early). With a small dinning space and slow service I can only imagine when they are busy.
Just A Note:
The Jerk Salmon was amazing!
We ordered an extra piece to take home with our salads that we couldn't even attempt to eat because we were already too full.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Syeda P.Mount Vernon, NY4976580Jan 8, 2024
One of my go to places for good food and vibes in the Bronx right before you get on the bridge. The food is like a mixture between different islands cuisine. My first time trying shrimp and grits and I loved the richness of it, there is fried okra, peppers, and it just reminds me of visiting Texas and the soul aspect of the food. Now, the Korean bbq steak gave me more of a different vibe not Korean but I would have loved it more with a stew. Then, the drink was strong according to my significant other so if you like rum punch with a kick this is it! Also, there is beautiful art on the wall, a dj, and a back patio that is well lit for the winter. Otherwise, our server was a nice young man, attentive and cool. The prices are not bad and there is a digital menu. The bathroom is clean with no issues.
Unfortunately, I was too full for dessert. Go here like now and thank me later!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jason C.Bronx, NY43241Mar 3, 2024
Oh boy. Now I've come to ININE prior, like 2022 and unfortunately who ever takes over the location does not have their staff in order. Unfortunately, the service at this place is NOT IT. They forget the tables !!!!!! I Waited over 25 mins for my tables bottomless order is a bit much. After receiving our items, we waited 30+ mins for our 2nd session of bottomless. NOW what makes matters worse is the fact that my group did NOT receive 2 of their items ordered!!!!! SMH overall, the dj and music is the best thing at this place. The ambiance is more so favored to those in the back than the front.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sadani R.Bronx, NY684May 22, 2024
This is home away from home...awesome food, music, and most of all staff! Not sure if the Rasta pasta, steak, oxtail, or snapper is my favorite! Mon péché mignon? The crème brûlée!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 30, 2022
I came to ININE Bistro for poetry open mic a couple of weeks ago and was absolutely stunned by how incredible of a restaurant and venu it was.. and is. I arrived a few hours early to ensure I received a performance slot as this particular event, Voices in Power, is quite popular. Since I was so early, I decided to order lunch and was pleasantly surprised by their very affordable and delicious sounding happy hour menu. I ordered the mozzarella sticks as well as the beef empanadas. Both were fried golden brown to perfection and came out piping hot.. so good!
Spark notes:
- Incredible and friendly service
- Gorgeous art
- Fabulous rear outdoor space with heat lamps and cool murals
- Chill, laidback and upscale vibes
- Strong drinksHelpful 17Thanks 1Love this 21Oh no 0 - Jun 24, 2023
Been wanting to come here for a minute, and finally had the opportunity to come. I came for brunch and it was a cute vibe. We sat outside in the garden and it was cute but just a tad bit hot with only the fans to cool the area. The drinks were really good, but the strawberry lemon drop was my favorite. For my meal, I had the Korean BBQ steak and eggs which was very tasty. No complaints here. My only critique regarding the food was that the brunch menu was a little limited. A few more items on the menu would be perfect. Despite a semi-private birthday going on and a nearly packed area, the service was a 10/10. The hookah was perfect, and not too harsh. We got Love 66, which is my go to. The DJ was great and played a mix of r&b, dancehall, and afrobeats. I would definitely return. I have to try the jollof rice for sure.
Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - 25214449Oct 15, 2022
I loved the vibe of this place when I came. I stopped by on my lunch break, I was looking at the menu outside when the waitress saw me and kind of coaxed me to come in (lol). The place is small but long and inviting. During the afternoon the place is slow; I was the only patron there.
I ordered their salad with jerk salmon for protein and finalllyyyy, I found a restaurant that gives you portions that will FEED YOU. It was generous, and matched the price. It was beautifully plated for a salad and came with fried sweet plantains, fresh toasty crunchy croutons (sweet bread?), the lettuce was crispy and possibly romaine lettuce. The jerk salmon was a good size, possible 6-8oz. and meaty! Not too spicy maybe a little on the sweet heat side.
Overall it was a pleasant experience and would love to visit them again during the later hours.Helpful 3Thanks 2Love this 2Oh no 0 - Dec 9, 2022
I hate to give this restaurant such low stars because i have been here twice before and the food was a lot better! I went there for brunch on a Sunday.
The food this time around i would give it a 3/10. We ordered the chicken and waffles, chicken wings, the classic burger, fries, plantain and bacon. The chicken for the chicken and waffles wasn't seasoned and the waffles were hard and dry. The person i was with didn't like their burger and said it didn't taste fresh. The only thing we like was the plantain.
The ambiance was great like always and i loved that they had the World Cup playing on the screens. The staff was attentive and accommodating. I'm not sure if i would go again.Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 2 - 81181055May 20, 2023Updated review
This Drink Nephew Punch was something else..., Oxtails good but portion size not a fan but the chef made it all right, our cashier Waha was fantastic, the atmosphere was a cool vibe- not to crowded, just enough people. Happy Hour was good.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0May 19, 2023Previous reviewThe Oxtail was good but portion size was very small, the drinks on point and the ambiance was a nice chill vibe for happy hour. They wings are banging...finger linking good!!!! And the Cashier Hawa was great. I would recommend the Inine Bistro for an afterwork outting.
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