#17 in NYC
The Nines
NoHo, Manhattan
Brotherly Breakdown
Our own take, from eating it. Written by Brotherly Burgers.
The Nines serves a restrained and exceptionally well-balanced dry-aged burger.
The juicy beef, subtle nuttiness of the Comté, sweetness of the Burgundy onions, and sharp Dijon create a rich but controlled flavor profile in which every component supports the next without overwhelming the patty.
Best for
Dry-aged beef, Comté, restrained luxury burgers, Dijon-forward balance, live music, and special-occasion burger nights.
The catch
The bun is slightly too prominent relative to the patty, which softens the impact of the otherwise excellent beef and topping balance.
The broader dinner-and-music experience is also firmly on the expensive side.
What it's actually like
The Nines is a rare place where the burger and the live music both matter. We went for the Burger N°9 and ended up eating it while the band absolutely shredded in one of the best-looking rooms in NoHo.
The meat was incredibly juicy. The Comté brought a subtle nuttiness without taking over the patty. The Burgundy onions added a controlled sweetness. The black garlic sat inside the broader savory profile.
Then the Dijon tied everything together. The rest of the burger is restrained, and nothing is screaming for attention. The Dijon provides the sharp cut that gives the beef, cheese, and onions enough definition to remain distinct. It is the component that turns a collection of rich flavors into a balanced burger.
The bun is the nitpick. It did not ruin anything, but a stronger meat-to-bun ratio would have let the juicy patty hit with more force. Everything else was dialed in.
The Nines is also one of the best settings in which we have eaten a burger. The room is dark, polished, and built around live performance rather than a playlist pretending to create atmosphere. When the band is fully going, the burger tastes even better. That is not science. It is jazz.
That setting is not incidental. The Nines runs live music every night, with solo pianists and rotating ensembles depending on the evening, and the room carries enough of a reputation to have hosted Met Gala after-party activity.
The 50/50 Martini was excellent too. Smooth, balanced, and served with a sidecar, which is the kind of detail that makes you feel financially responsible for ordering more alcohol.
The Nines is definitely on the pricier side. But if you want a dry-aged burger, a proper martini, and live music in the same room, it delivers the entire experience.
Strengths
- Exceptionally juicy dry-aged beef
- Subtle, nutty Comté
- Burgundy onions add controlled sweetness
- Dijon provides the defining sharp cut
- Restrained and cohesive flavor balance
Why this score
The Nines separates itself through restraint. The beef, Comté, onions, black garlic, and Dijon remain distinct while contributing to one controlled flavor profile. The Dijon provides the sharpness required to tie the richer elements together.
A stronger meat-to-bun ratio would make the construction feel more complete.
Reviewed by Brotherly Burgers. Last written July 2026.
- Neighborhood
- NoHo, Manhattan
- Cuisine
- Pub
- Price
- $$
Burger N˚9
Comté, burgundy onions, black garlic, dijon.
$29
