Murray’s Cheese Bar

Do you like cheese?
If the answer to this question is no, then I’m pretty sure we can’t be friends.
But if you do, this is the place to be!
They have what seems to be millions of cheeses from all over the world and a very friendly staff to help lead you in the right direction. All I had to do was tell the person behind the counter the types of cheese I usually like and he was able to recommend 3 delicious, different cheeses right off the bat. Also bought the apple butter they make and it was really good. I would go here every day if I could.

My two friends and I had a reservation at 1pm on a Saturday so we were able to order off the brunch menu.
We ordered the fried chicken with biscuit, breakfast burger, and The Weekender cheese plate.
The fried chicken was SO good especially with the hot honey and jalapeño coleslaw.
They forgot the egg on our breakfast burger but later brought it out separately when we asked for it. The burger was also delicious.
The cheese plate was a nice sweet balance to the other dishes, wish there were more crackers vs the bread because the bread filled us up so much.
The service was skimping with minimal checkups so it took a little to flag a waitress down but overall we really enjoyed our experience!

Service was great.
Came here with my 6 year old and ordered the classic Mac n Cheese for her but some reason she didn’t like it. I actually thought it was delicious and didn’t have any funky taste. Not much else for young kids to eat if you are a parent contemplating …
I had the Rockefeller (fried) Oyster Salad. I thought the greens were perfect with the slightly tart dressing but too much breading on the fried oysters, felt like I was not getting much oysters out of it.
Lots of cheese and wine selections, obvi. Can be a cute and casual date and happy hour spot. Even if the place sucked, there’s so many other places to eat and drink at in the neighborhood that makes this a good place to meet up.

«I don’t believe in brunching, but I really liked this place.»
Yea, I’m anti brunch. Is this something worth taking a stance on? Absolutely not, so I’ll just leave it at that. I came by on a Saturday afternoon. I tried their Mac & Cheese as well as their avocado toast, both of which were delicious. Be sure to add bacon onto the Mac & Cheese, as it really adds to the flavor, in case you didn’t know that about bacon lol. The cheese to macaroni ratio was pretty on point too. Yup, that matters to me. The portions aren’t too filling, so if you’ve got a huge appetite, you may want to order two dishes. The burger here is very good too. I believe the meat comes from the butcher shop down the street. Very high quality and well prepared. I ordered the burger with an egg in it, but I don’t think I’ll do that again because the yolk exploded off the burger and I had to eat them separately.
There was no wait to be seated, but food took a while to come out. However, it’s definitely worth the wait. The wait staff is really friendly, and I really liked the laid back atmosphere. Would come back.

We got the cheesemonger’s cheese plate and the raclette. The cheese plate was really good, and it’s fun how the chef chooses the cheeses for you.
The raclette was definitely an upsell (we were going to order the fondue and our server convinced us to give the raclette a try) and while good, it pretty much felt like another cheese plate. They give you the exact same pieces of baguette bread, a board with a few different types of meats, and then the slides of raclette cheese. You heat the cheese slices on a little pan over a candle, and then when it gets all melty, you scrape it off onto the bread. It was good, but nothing special and a bit pricey for what it is.
I had a great time here with friends, but I would probably recommend not ordering the raclette if you’re going for a cheese plate!

Really cute spot with very educated employees. My friend an I were clueless so we let them just bring their best cheeses. Really fun experience and tried some very unique things, loved most of it! Will be going back for sure.

we got grilled carrots, grilled radish, cheese plate (Mongers) Fried chicken plate, Burrata, grilled cheese w tomato soup, fried artichokes, and some sweet marshmallow and cheese twist on the smore for dessert. AMAZING. I used to think this place was … «Well Its cheese. Im not a huge cheese person but I like it. Good grilled cheese, great mac n cheese, awesome tomato soup» but it’s so much more than that. Decent wine selection too. Perfect portions for sharing
. I had a great experience as far as the service went. Everyone was welcoming, polite and helpful.
We got to sample some of the amazing whipped honey — you have got to try this. They sell it in jars.

Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for sometime. It’s one of our favorite spots in the city to just grab some cheese and pair w wine. We always sit at the bar where the service is excellent. The cheese specialist always explains to us about the cheese and what it goes well with. Even if it’s an unusual side like pickled onions it’s always on point. We usually do the 4 cheese and 1 meat where the cheese specialist will pick whichever he thinks would like best. We just tell him no blue cheese plllllease. It’s always a pleasant surprise. Definitely recommend. We normally don’t eat just fill ourselves w wine and cheese but the people around us are always eating and food looks delicious!

Murray’s is a dimly lit cheese bar with great meats and cheeses. In addition, they recommend beer and wine to pair with each item, which was a great touch. Best to come with a big group so you can order a lot of food and eat family style.
The buffalo cheese curds are absolutely incredible and a must-​order.
We also got a 3 meat, 3 cheese combo of the chefs choice. The duck salami was very good. It was oily (in a good way) w/​nice spice. The prosciutto was delicious. La Tur was amazing, and was my favorite cheese they brought. It was creamy and buttery, paired with an almond honey that complimented it well.
I will definitely be back, and cannot wait to get more of those buffalo cheese curds and La Tur in my mouth!

After an aggressive day at the NYC Craft Distillery Festival, the BF & I decided to wind down with a pre-​dinner mini meal at Murray’s Cheese Bar. I would normally get a glass of wine, but with all the intense liquor sipping I had done earlier, I opted for a refreshing beer. They had one of my favorite light beers (Grey Lady), but it tasted really sour. In any case, that’s not Murray’s fault!
We ordered the Murray’s Classic Mac and Cheese which was everything you’d want in a gourmet mac & cheese — warm, cheesy (but not overwhelming), and lightly crunchy on top. We devoured this within minutes! We also opted for the Cheesemonger’s Choice cheese plate which consists of 5 different meats or cheeses for $ 24.00. The BF requested that the meat be prosciutto. I’m always down! I enjoyed each cheese with its unique jam pairing + mini baguette slices /​flatbread crackers. Our favorite cheese was the Vermont Creamery Bonne Bouche (aged goat cheese), which we ended up buying from the store afterwards. Can’t wait to devour it this weekend with a warm, crusty baguette! We enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back for more!

Murray’s Cheese Bar
I absolutely loved every single thing I tried here. If you love cheese (and who doesnt) and you haven’t tried Murray’s Cheese Bar, you NEED to get off your ASS. I’m still salivating about the buffalo cheese curds, the cheese plate was wonderful and so was the burger.
PRO TIP: Buffalo cheese curds and everything else

Stopped by here last weekend and had a phenomenal time! Murray’s was the perfect place to grab a cheesy, carb-​filled dinner before a night out. Some highlights:
— Cider: I can’t remember which cider we had, but it was one of the local ones. The cider menu was pretty extensive, so I’d recommend asking for the waiter’s tips on which are the best. For some odd reason the cider was served in a wine glass — a little unorthodox, but good cider nonetheless. You can order by the glass or by the bottle.
— Cheesemonger’s Plate: A great way to try different cheeses and meats. The waiter let us know that we could opt for our own unique meat/​cheese ratio, so we picked 2:3. They’re also chill with modifications, which is fantastic because I hate extremely sharp cheeses or anything resembling bleu cheese. We got a trio of cheese with some prosciutto and salami, and all were fairly delicious.
— Seasonal Mac & Cheese: YUM. The dish was reasonably sized, so it was enough for semi-​hungry adults to share. Super, super delicious. Didn’t even need pepper or hot sauce!
All in all, a wonderful place in the West Village to avoid vegetables and celebrate the recent scientific discovery that cheese is as addictive as drugs.

I’d give this place 10 stars for the hundreds of cheese options, more than amazing and extensive wine list, but most importantly how knowledgable and approachable the staff was behind the bar! I learned so much about cheese here and I am a self-​proclaimed cheese nerd. I had some «funky» cheese which I never really knew what that meant but I digress. It had an orange rind and they heated it up slightly so it was easy to spread on bread. I ordered a big, smoky red wine as recommended by the bartender and the cheese changed the flavor of the wine — in the best way possible. It’s basically magic!
I don’t even remember the rest of the cheese and meat I had but nothing disappointed and if I wasn’t by myself and in fear of overdosing on the cheese and being judged, I would have stayed all night!
The atmosphere has white tiles and sort of a vintage vibe. There are many seats at the bar which makes it a perfect place to go solo, but there are also many other seats for such a narrow space. Go there — you will never regret it!

Definitely had high hopes for Murray’s.
The venue was cute and intimate. Seating wasn’t terribly long because we made reservations. And they had a great wine list!
The cheese and pairings were delicious! The additional food menu items were okay but I honestly wasn’t too impressed. I wish I could go back and just stick to the cheese.
Oh that note, the waitstaff was TERRIBLE. Our waiter took forever on everything from asking our drink orders, taking our orders, and bringing out our orders. Not to mentioned, when 45 minutes had passed and out entrees still weren’t served, we asked him what the status of our food was and his response was an irritated «it’s coming» excuse me? Incredibly rude!!! Not of fan of him at that point. Refilling the water and out wine was a chore to him and when we didn’t want dessert we got another look! What a jerk! But that’s ok, that was reflected in our tip.
Definitely not the taste we expected to be left on us.

Any true lover of cheese will instantly recognize Murray’s Cheese Shop, one of the oldest and most comprehensive specialty cheese stores to be found in New York City. It took a few decades for Murray’s Cheese Bar to open up right across the street in 2012, but in this case, it was definitely a «better later than never» scenario. The venue is a modern, casual counterpart to the cheese shop, offering a variety of beverages, cheese plates, and tasty dishes that feature their star ingredient.
I’d visited once before back when they’d first opened to enjoy a curated Cheesemonger’s Plate with a friend at the bar. My second visit was nearly three years later, but this time for a weekend brunch. A quick reservation via OpenTable secured our spots on a Saturday afternoon once we’d all arrived and checked in, were seated at one of the tables towards the back of the restaurant. As with most restaurants in West Village, space is a commodity, so the three of us found ourselves doing our best to make do with a two-​top; not infeasible, but certainly a little tricky once our dishes arrived.
I opted for the Alpine Eggs, which can easily be described as the MCB version of the classic Eggs Benedict. True to form, I was presented with two poached eggs served over sauteed mushrooms, sliced ham, and toasted english muffin halves. The best part, however, was the 3-​cheese fondue on the side that was served in place of the typical hollandaise. A side of well-​seasoned and slightly crispy potatoes rounded out the dish and were even better when dipped into the fondue.
Also worth mentioning are their cheddar grits. Although they were served with a slice of unmelted cheese across the top (not the most attractive presentation), it was solved once we mixed in the cheese. Creamy, savory, with just the right amount of tang from the cheese, it’s a perfect side to share… or just eat for yourself.
Quite frankly, as long as you’re not lactose-​intolerant (but isn’t that what Lactaid pills are for?), there really is no reason to dislike Murray’s Cheese Bar. The venue is suitable for almost any occasion, the selection of cheeses and their utilizations in a wide variety of dishes will appeal to any palate, and it’s one of more approachable and affordable options in the neighborhood.

Another 5 star review is in order! Came to Murray’s for cider week and was yet again blown away.
We did the cider flight/​prix fixe lunch and it was ridiculously delicious. I wish I could bathe in all that cheese and cider.
The spacing between meals was perfect, the wait staff knew every detail about all the cheeses (as always,) and I’m just so happy Murray’s exists.
If you haven’t been yet, you’ve gotta go!

I met some friends here for happy hour the other night. Murray’s has established itself as a premier cheese shop in New York City, so I was pretty pumped to try their cheese bar down the block (no pun intended ;-).
The restaurant itself is kinda narrow but doesn’t feel cramped. The décor is simple with wood tones, white walls, and red chairs which add some color (and go with the red Murray’s logo). They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner — additionally they have a separate menu completely devoted to cheeses.
I started with their Specialino cocktail which contained Cappelletti, grapefruit juice, and seltzer; it was refreshing and not too overpowering. Since there were six of us we decided to go big and split the cheese tower: various cheeses selected by the cheesemonger all nestled on a three-​tiered serving stand. I can’t remember exactly which cheeses it contained, but there was a nice selection of mild to sharp and soft to hard varieties — all of them tasted super fresh and top quality. Additionally, the tower contained fruit preserves, spreads, and dips PLUS fresh prosciutto and chorizo. Each of us also got a paper bag of crackers and crostini to complement the cheese. It was $ 65 and worth every penny.
I really enjoyed myself at Murray’s — their cheeses are top quality and the service was super friendly as well. Looking forward to returning and exploring their cheese shop.

Went twice in a one week period with all the great choices in NYC to choose from if that tells you anything.
Delicious cheeses, burgers, vegetable dishes. I’ve had very good service both times. The cheesemongers were extremely helpful in picking out cheeses. I wish cheese wasn’t so bad for you or I’d eat here every night. Definitely looking forward to my next visit.
I would recommend the French onion soup. It’s the best I’ve ever had. I would sing to it.

This is a must go to place in NYC if you’re a cheese lover. Came here for lunch while I was visiting the city and the food was an absolute delight. My friend had gotten their classic grilled cheese and I ordered their burger.
Even though a grilled cheese sandwich sounds simple, they pair the right thickness and crunchiness of the bread with the proper melty-​gooey-​stringiness of the cheese to make the PERFECT sandwich. It is even paired with a simple tomato soup.
The burger was delicious too. It was satisfying and didn’t leave me feeling like a blob afterwards.
The only critique I have is that I ordered a medium burger and it was more rare-​medium rare and the service was very slow, which is odd for a weekday lunch time in NYC.

Omg. Murray’s exceeded my expectations. We came on a Wednesday evening and it was *packed* — 25 minutes for a table for two but we didn’t mind. They allowed us to order a bottle of wine while we waited which was great.
We started off with a meat and cheese board — delicious obviously. I get la tur anywhere that serves it but it was especially good here with their jam. You have the option of ordering meats and cheeses a la carte ($ 6 each) or allowing them to assemble boards of various sizes which works out to being slightly cheaper.
The food was so unexpectedly AMAZING. The menu is quite simple but I still couldn’t decide between the mac and cheese, grilled cheese, burger, etc. I just wanted it ALL. I ended up getting the mac and cheese with fried onions on top and my friend had the jalapeño pimento burger. We shared both. So. Freaking. Good. The last bite of my mac and cheese was just as good as the first. Yes, the hype is real.
The service was great as well. Our waiter was funny and attentive. We stayed for a while. No one rushes you out here even though it’s a small space and the set up makes it feel crowded and loud. There are only a couple big tables so I’d say this spot is better suited for groups of 2 – 4 or sitting at the bar. Also, Murray’s is more modern and NYC-​esque than other traditional wine bars.
If you’re not careful you can end up spending a ton of money here between the wine and meat/​cheese but it’s worth every penny. Do it.