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Katra is now booking holiday parties! Call for info or email info@katranyc.com. New York City's Katra serves Middle East, Moroccan fusion style tapas designed by Chef Jonathan Lindenauer of Jean Georges. The kitchen is open till 2am. The lounge plays European techno and Middle-Eastern hip-hop to regular beats and has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. The decor at Katra is Moroccan styled with all the furnishings brought back from Morocco. Pillow-strewn couches and intimate nooks dot the lounge. The mood is laidback with a distinct Middle-Eastern vibe. The cocktail list is Middle-Eastern in origin and has distinct flavors like pomegranate, lychee and lavender blossom. Private party space is available at Katra, at the best prices.
On November 1st I celebrated my 35th Bday Bash in the VIP section. I was referred by someone who attended Dweles listening party months prior. Katra has a very warm and relaxing vibe. The crowd was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Katra was the perfect venue for our major fundraising event. Me & my team of 14 chose this venue in hopes of attracting the maximum number of people from our combined guest lists; Katra's cool Moroccan vibe...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Out of all the many lounges in NYC, I decided to celebrate my 21st birthday at Katra. It was truly one of the greatest, most memorable experiences. The decor is beautiful, the people were friendly and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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First, let me say I thought there was something fishy going on with all these good reviews! But I can definitely believe them because I also had a very good experience at Katra, which has prompted me to come...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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best lounge/bar/club service in the city, great food, great music, good looking diverse people, great service, i celebrated my 25th this saturday in the VIP lounge and it was worth every penny!, I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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If you're looking for a chill but classy spot to host your party, look no further than Katra. You will love everything - the decor, the food, the cocktails, the music, the staff - everything is top notch. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Great spot is the worst thing I can say about Katra. It is so nice to go some place and be treated so special by such a wonderful staff. The owner is this funny Irish Guy who has this funny accent and makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Had my birthday party there 2 years in a row... Great atmosphere and great crowd! No hassle getting all your friends in. If you're looking to host your event, look for Mark.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I have to say when I think of New York lounges, you would think they would be stuck up owners or people that don't give you any options when you need help with something. Katra is absolutely nothing like that!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I HELD MY FRENCH MOROCCAN HUSBAND'S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT KATRA ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND IT WAS TRULY AMAZING! FROM THE MOMENT I STARTED PLANNING THE PARTY TWO MONTHS AGO TO THE END OF THE EVENING, IT WAS...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
unfortunately, the less than stellar reviews are pretty accurate. weak drinks, overpriced, and overall lame, despite the fact that downstairs in particular is a really great cozy space with a lot of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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To the owner & staff of Katra, I just wanted to express the excellent service and fantastic hospitality that was shown to us on that night. Everyone in the party had an incredible time and I loved the decor,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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I am use to going to places where the line is long, the service is average and the doormen are rude and I have never had a reason to write a review because it really was not worth it!! I hearby make the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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I celebrated my "V.I.P" Birthday Celebration at Katra Lounge last Friday 8/22/08. My friends and I had a blast! Katra's sleek atmosphere couldn't have been more suitable for the Friday night professional work...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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This past weekend, I held my Purple Carpet Affair to celebrate my 21st birthday party (**Purple Kisses**) at this club and it was GREAT. All my guest got in without a problem, the owner Chris is SO...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Awesome customer service. They take care of you and make sure that everything is the way you want it. Was there on saturday with a couple of friends and had a great time. Other than being a little bit crowded...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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I threw my partner a surprise birthday party here on August 9th and it was a fantastic event and venue. The staff was first class and attentive, the VIP section was encased in glass and gorgeous, Chris was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lame. I wanted to not believe all the negative reviews, because I had rsvpd and was committed to a bday party here. We had fun among our friends, but that's because we brought the party with us.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Very cool venue. I had my party here and their was no cost for reservations. Katra gave us the v.i.p., I recommend this place to anyone who just wants a new spot to go for drinks or to have a party at.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying we went to Katra because a friend was having her going-away party there. Not much to say except that if you reserve a table and don't keep your wits about you, you…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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not only was katra the perfect venue, manager Chris Irish :) was the perfect host!!! he made sure everything went so smoothly the entire night. i threw my little sister's 21st birthday party there, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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I just threw a surprise Birthday Party for my husband at Katra and it turned out amazing! Everyone loved the place, the food and especially the bellydancer!! Katra staff and Kris (manager) were great in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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I've hosted my birthday party at Katra several times, and I have never been disappointed. As a New Yorker, it is surprisingly tricky to find a good venue for parties. Many lounges in Manhattan are filled with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Second year in a row had my party here and its amazing how not one thing has changed. Great service, drinks and food and the bellydancer was beautiful. DJ cranked out the tunes and we had a choice. We did some...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
katra is sexy. the mood lighting, the plush couches, the morrocan theme- all sexy. what isn't sexy is having to elbow your way to the bar and waving your arm around like a lunatic to get some…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Everything we were promised we were given!!!!!!!!! No line, no cover, great music, great staff and security was so helpful, Crowd was wonderful and mixed. We like, we like and we will be back. Once again Chris...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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We came for dinner here for my wife's birthday on Friday Night and were very happy with Katra. The food was beautiful and timely. Our waitress was very attentive and mannerly. The cocktails are unique and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks were weak. Bartender wasn't the friendliest - she didn't let us use our drink special because she hadn't seen our wristbands, and didn't offer to give us anything retroactively... LAME
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its a small place, not much room to walk around and socialize. I didnt have to pay cover either cuz I went to a meetup event too. So maybe for regular party nights they charge cover and for private…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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We were out last night in the city and came across a club called Katra on the Bowery. Everybody in the neighborhood had lines and were telling us no entry for our group of twenty. My girlfriend was getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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We had the best time at Katra. The food was great and the service excellent. 2 words Pomegranate Martini. Everyone drank, everyone danced and no one wanted the night to end. Chris and the staff were great to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well it really helps if you go out with cool people, which i did, on Saturday nite...so that added atleast a star to my rating list...lemme just touch on the other gripes some people made: cover charge…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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I had my birthday party in the downstairs area at Katra and it was an awesome night. We got a bottle and reserved a few couches and the service was great. We never had to wait for anything and the owner Chris...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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My birthday was June 15, and I wanted to bring all my friends together to party on Saturday night June 14th, I was so stressed out but CHRIS the manager handled it all, his team is awesome!!! I reserved 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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I had the greatest time ever here! Good crowd and music **Kid Rock's DJ was there** The food was tastey as well, and unlike most clubs it wasn't really hard to get in. I met the owner, Chris, and him and his...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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I had my bday party at Katra last July and loved it. Chris was great in helping me coordinate everything, and the waitress was super nice and quick. Good customer service, good music, fun atmosphere. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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I hosted my wife's 30th birthday party on Saturday, May 31st at Katra. What a blast! The music, food, and atmosphere were great and there was absolutely no hassle whatsoever for my guests. Chris and his staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, I have never been a fan of Katra. It's crowded, closed, and usually charges cover, which I detest because it really doesn't qualify for cover. It's one thing to guarantee a certain crowd, but this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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I was at Katra last November for a girlfriend's birthday and then February for my birthday both on a Friday. No cover. What a fabulous time! Drinks were on, MUSIC even better, Free buffet and all other menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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I just went to Katra this Saturday night. We were in town for a bachelorette party. I reserved a VIP table for the eight of us, which was very easy to do over the phone. We showed up late for our reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
coming here for food...? a bunch of us (about 20) came with reservations on a saturday night to celebrate a birthday. everyone arrived about a half-hour late, around 8:15pm, when the place was still…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for the last stop of my bachelor party tour. I must admit, I'm not really into the lounge scene. Me and my boys like the big-ass dance floors. We get our dancin on cuz that's how we…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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I'll be honest, hosting a party in new york city is kinda stressful. You want to have it at a cool place but you don't want to worry about people not being able to get in, rude bouncers, and it being too...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
um.. awful. i dont know if it was bad timing or whatever, but i went to meet some friends there on a saturday night at like 12 and it was the most crowded place i've ever been to. and worst of all i…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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I had my birthday party at Katra on 4/19/08. My boyfriend and girlfriend reserved the VIP section for my event and we had a blast!!! The atmosphere, the service, and the attention from Chris, the OWNER was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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My girlfriend and I have been to Katra for cocktails and light fare a few times, and have had nothing but great things to say about it. Staff is very gracious, friendly and make you feel at ease. Good drinks,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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I had a party last weekend and we were taken care of spectacularly. The music was great, the atmosphere fun and inviting, and all my guests had a terrific time. Thanks so much for everything!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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I had a surprise party here over this past weekend. I have to say that Chris (the owner) made this extremely easy for me and set up the most perfect party for us. We had most of the downstairs. He let us...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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After we were turned away from R Bar we went accross the road with our party to a bar we never heard of called Katra. First time there and what a difference a hundred yards makes. Were very polite and asked us...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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I did my research on Katra before I did my party here on Sat Nite and yes I found a little of what I read hard to believe. Great Service, Nice Doorman, Nice Crowd, Great Food, Good Music, Owner who personally...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Recently, I threw a party at KATRA and (I must admit) it was the best party experience that I've had in a NYC club in a long time. Everyone from the club owner to the waitress and bathroom staff, were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Friendly door policy with respectful bouncers, great management, reasonable prices, great service, great decor, great music and so on... it's hard to find a flaw in this LES lounge/club. Threw a party for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Ask any of my friends where my fave spot in NYC to be is and they will immediately say KATRA. I've been here more than I care to divulge, and each time is great. The only thing is that they get more and more...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I've got to admit this is my first review on city search-and I am generally quite the critic-Katra is certainly on my list of places to go to on rotation for my weekly debauchery. Katra's striking morrocan...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Chris is the man over there. He conducts a very tight ship! I have had 2 birthday parties there in VIP, and I was treated like a king. Great establishment, amazing staff, and beautiful ambiance. All in all, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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We celebrated my b-ette party, at Katra, this weekend. The food is great, the drinks are good. The music is fun & the staff is very accomodating. Special thanks to Chris --our bartender & Chelsa, our server!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I just had my Birthday Party at Katra and it was phenomenal. Chris and his staff were great! They were engaging with everyone and the atmosphere diverse and very inviting. Great times with great people! Until...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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My friends and I were searching all over Manhattan to find the perfect venue for a benefit we were throwing for a local hospital. We were told to check on Katra on a friend's recommendation. Chris, the owner,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Well first of all I was asked to write a review of Katra by the manager Chris if we had a good party and normally I would just say "sure" and do my thing! Well first of all the last I had a wonderful party at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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i went t to katra last weekend. i had been there about a year ago for a friend's birthday. i remembered it as a classy upscale place with a mature and attractive crowd. What happened? i'm from out of town and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice. The first time we had reservations at a table in the back upstairs and that kept us separate from the huge crowd that will eventually turn out. When we had reservations,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo, I have mixed feelings about this place. I went on a Saturday nite with a gf and decided on this place bc everywhere else in the area has a line to get it. The bouncer warned us that it was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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We threw a birthday party for my girlfriend in their mezzanine area a few weeks ago, and it went perfectly. Although the place was crowded and very busy, the entire staff was extremely courteous and helpful...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Upstairs, downstairs. it didn't matter. It was packed. everywhere. you had to wait 20 minutes just to get to the bar and wait another 10 until one of the bartenders decided to even look you way. when…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is extremely loud and extremely packed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special at all...Went there for a birthday party. I guess they were having a few that night and you couldn't get in unless you knew the name of one of them. Expensive drinks, music was top…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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I had a Milkbone Box Signing Party here for my chihuahua Eli and all his dog friends, and everybody had an amazing time! The staff was fun and very helpful, and also very supportive of the event. Thanks to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1. music is a hit or miss... Sometimes u can't possibly dance to what's playing .. and then sometimes the music .. is sick.. and you cant help it. 2. Drinks!!!.. the bartender is soooo much funnn..…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Katra is a bar with a dark Moroccan theme complete with hanging red paper lanterns and a strangely dislocated VIP area with a clear glass (hip-level) wall. Music's not bad but there's little space to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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I was refered to Katra by a friend who had her birthday party there this Summer. We decided to do our company party and I have to say from start to finish this was perfect. Kathryn and Christopher in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Katra is the perfect venue for a party. The space is gorgeous and the bar staff is very friendly. Chris, the owner/manager, is absolutely amazing! He goes above and beyond to accomodate his customers. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overall average place. Ambiance suffers from a lack of focus as the decor is very middle eastern intimate lounge, but the vibe is something more of a bar/club. A lot of people were trying to dance…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Epitome of rotten: After entering Katra and mingling with my friends on the periphery, I scoot my way up to the bar to order our first round of drinks. I immediately get a whiff of something that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my best friends and I had our joint birthday party here this December. Now, I understand that NYC has a particularly large amount of December babies who all throw their parties at the same…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Lovely lovely. From the staff to the drinks to the Middle Eastern-inspired decor, everything about this place reeks of sophistication and wealth. Beautiful crowd doesn't hurt, for sure. There music rules, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I have gone out to nice places with my friends many times and have allot of fun! I have gone out to bad places many times and had no fun at all. My adventure to Katra on Thursday night well what can I say was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to have my girlfriend'a birthday party here Friday night. It was my first time at Katra and could not have asked for a better experience. The staff and the manager, in particular, were the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Decided to have my girlfriend'a birthday party here Friday night. It was my first time at Katra and could not have asked for a better experience. The staff and the manager, in particular, were the best of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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just had my friend's surprise birthday at katra. at first we were a little apprehensive, our crowd rarely ventures out of the 20s or the meatpacking nightlife, but when we were planning my best friend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here one time for someone's birthday party - it was swamped with Asians. Damn, Asian promoters! This place was pretty packed, even though it had two floors - It was sheer madness inside!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No respect for this restaurant, that tries to be a club, that's really a dark bar with top DJ'd 40 hip hop and played out house music. The forced 20% tip on every credit charge (even a $28 tab for…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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my friends and i are from out of town and were lucky enough to walk into katra last night. we were happy with the dj, staff, and the happy hour prices. $5 beer in NYC is hard for a tourist to find. Lauren, one...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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We enjoyed the music and had a wonderful night and experience even though this place was really crowded and busy. Line outside is very quick. Other places in NY should pay attention to this place as this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
RIPOFF ALERT at this place, when you run a tab and the time comes to sign the slip, watch out. they are running a little scam.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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When we were first told what we were getting for our party in Katra, and how easy everything was going to be i had my doubts. We've had many of these events throughout thecity and half of the time we're...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Chris said 'if you want a FUN PARTY, this is the place'... he was right! I had my birthday party at Katra last Friday night and had an absolute blast!! The place is gorgeous, the staff was very accommodating...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the crowd at this place, and I love the music- old school RnB and soul. The drinks are 2 for 1 during happy hour, and they have a a free happy hour buffet. I also love the Moroccan lounge-y…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Chris is AMAZING. book your party with him. he and all the employees take complete care of everything, totally accomodating, comped me a bottle of champagne...great experience with him and his staff. All of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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The night we went it was PACKED with people and really hard just to move around anywhere- however, the vibe was fun and the DJ was spinning some great dance music. However, the prices are outrageous (drinks,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
