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    345 Cantina

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Steak Nachos and Purple Rain Cocktail
    Heeju P.

    It is such a cute place for a pregame or a yap session dinner out with your friends! I loved how dark it is in there and how the decorations are similar to streets of Mexico. The servers are always making rounds so you can get many drinks. They also have happy hour every day 4-8! The steak nachos were delicious and I got 3 drinks of Purple Rain. Purple rain reminds me of a pina colada but with lychee pureé!

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    Percy H.

    I found another winner, and the winner is 345 Cantina. In search of a quick spot to grab a bite with my best friend, my best friend recommended 345 Cantina. The restaurant has a festive vibe and a staff that is ready to make your experience a memorable one. I enjoyed a frozen margarita and chicken tacos. The moment I took a bite, the flavor nearly knocked me off my seat. It's been a minute since I've tasted a taco with such flavor. If you go to 345 Cantina, you will be treated to a meal filled with fantastic flavor and service that can't be beaten. Im looking forward to making a return trip very shortly.

    Pollo asada taco (chicken) + camerone taco (shrimp)
    Azen N.

    Wish I could gate keep this spot, but I need to spread the good word. AMAZING HH prices with solid food. Great patio area for a spring / summer day.

    Inside
    Jillian B.

    345 blew my expectations out of the water! My partner and I were looking for a new happy hour spot to try and found this gem pop up on yelp. We were able to grab a resy the same day. Their happy hour has deals on sangria, frozen margs, beer, and of course tacos (pastor and chicken). We also ordered a few items off the regular menu too - the queso fundido with chorizo was incredible (pro tip, ask for chips instead!). I also really enjoyed the shrimp (camaron) taco! All in all we really enjoyed the food/drink here. Atmosphere was cool too, with a lot of neon and comedic signs inside. Not too much indoor seating but there is an outdoor area which I'm sure will be nice as it warms up.

    Love love love this place the best Mexican food and their happy hour is amazing and ask for Alberto server he's the best !!!! Definitely coming back soon!!!!

    Updated Menu 11/2024

    Friendly and attentive staff. Unbeatable prices for great food. Recommended going for their taco Tuesdays. Cute decor and seating available for party of 1-8.

    Jane K.

    Carry with care. But it was very delicious. Carne asada was good. I wish there was more veggies. If you are a mushroom person then get the Champinones & queso Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $10-20 Recommended dishes Carne Asada

    Fish Taco in back Mushroom Taco in front
    Susan R.

    Perfect little Happy Hour spot in the East Village. We went at 5.30pm on Taco Tuesday with a reservation but you could have walked in without one . They have indoor and outdoor seating, we chose indoor. I think it was cooler inside and you could hear the music good. Started with a frozen strawberry margarita which I think was $6 . My friend had draft Modelo beer , I think the pint was the same price. We got the guacamole and chips which were really good. Flavorful guacamole and I definitely recommend this. For tacos we ordered from the Taco Tuesday menu which is $3.50 each. We had 3 each and it was pretty filling. The Mushroom Taco was very earthy . But my favorite was the Fish Taco , it came with a nice purple slaw and had a really tasty sauce on top. Also it was fried nice and crisp. Definitely good with a couple drinks . I also tried the Paloma drink for $7 and it was really refreshing with tequila and grapefruit soda I think, and a grapefruit salt rim. Really charming. Staff are professional and very nice . If you're in the East Village near 6th street you should stop in and check them out .

    Emily M.

    The food was OK. I did like the Mushroom Taco alot, the Pulled Pork taco wasn't bad either. The guacamole was OK, I did find a hair on the chips so that was kind of discouraging. The frozen margaritas were on happy hour for $6 and they were just OK as well. The place ambiance was OK. We sat inside and it was way too hot, there's no air conditioning only in the bar not in the area for dining. Nor do they have any fans inside. We moved outdoors to maybe get air from the fans that are placed outside and it was still no circulation. The service was just OK as well. The female server seemed to not want to be working and wasn't really attentive at all. She just seemed to be annoyed. Overall I don't recommend this place. There's so many Mexican restaurants to choose from that will have better service.

    Passion fruit margarita
    Rebecca T.

    Y'all are snoozing on this place! It was super easy making a Yelp reservation for 14 people and we had such an incredible time here for happy hour! Definitely recommend it for large parties. Frozen mango / passion fruit margaritas, tequila shots, and tacos. What more can ya ask for?

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    Me 2.

    Serious bar collection. Only 2 mezcal drinks & both are super sweet. If you get the mezcalito ask them to dial back on the simple syrup. Otherwise very tasty. Tahini rimmed! Thank you very much! Cannot speak to food but this could be in the rotation .

    Emily F.

    Such a cute place! Came here for my 30th birthday and it was the perfect spot. Festive, colorful, not too loud, and everyone who worked there was sooo nice. Good drinks, the signature drink was a bit sweet but good, and came with an awesome skull shaped ice cube. The nachos and chips and salsa were good, salmon was fine, and they brought complimentary champagne, flan, and churros which was super sweet and appreciated. Very good customer service and they made it a special night.

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    Such delicious food at a great value. My husband, son, and myself enjoyed dinner here. Great atmosphere and very friendly!

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    The food is so delicious and the prices can't be beat. The restaurant is cute and take out quick. The owner is amazing.

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    Great food, friendly staff. . Have eaten here a few times and have always been treated well.

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy

    Attaboy

    4.1
    (880 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Small renowned cocktail bar without a menu…read more Highlights: - Bartender led: let them know what you like and they'll make you something. Mine was uncanny as I gave him a spirit and he ended up making me one cocktail with peach and another with apricot--2 flavors I love but did not mention. - Lots of locals - #37 of best of North America list for 2026 Midlights: - He told me the name of the cocktails he made, but I didn't remember to be able to order them again. Lowlights - Can be hard to find in the dark and rain but good the door next to it has a note to guide you to the right place - I could've used some bar nuts snack to go with it

    - 1st drink: light n refreshing, fruity or floral but not too sweet, gin based, no spices; this…read morecame out to be pretty good but not anything special nor memorable - 2nd drink: smooth n creamy, could be foamy, refreshing, tequila, something that can wake you up; highlight of the night! It really is light and refreshing with egg foam on top; i like the smooth and creamy factor; it wasn't too sweet but had a slight brightening flavor - 3rd drink: dark and stormy and that was quite of an experience; i indeed felt the storm rumbling down my throat n tummy; do not order unless you're having a tumultuous day rating: 4/5 - i like the concept of not having a menu and you just tell them what you like, because it really challenges them on how well they can deliver what you're feeling; i personally think they slayed - lively vibes and nice lighting but music was a bit too loud n poppy for my preference - vibe was cool but more for friend hangouts not so much date - the service was amazing! I felt the 100% attention from the server as he listened to my order; he was also super demure and personable - the highlight of my night was when he took my order AND when he gave us the check which was his super cutesie pirate ocean drawing - id recommend come checking out if you have strong preferences for cocktails and know what you like! IG: @nom.noms.only

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    The Dead Rabbit

    The Dead Rabbit

    4.2
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

    The Dead Rabbit is a multi-story Irish pub featuring a lively traditional taproom downstairs and a…read moremore intimate parlor upstairs, each offering its own unique menu. I've visited the Parlor twice, and I strongly suggest booking a reservation weeks in advance--especially on weekdays--as walk-ins can be tough to secure. On my latest visit to celebrate a friend's birthday, we kicked things off with the Amazake Kick and Button Down cocktails. The Amazake Kick was balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, making it a fantastic starter. For food, we ordered the scotch egg, sliders, and fish and chips. The scotch egg was solid, though the sausage layer felt slightly dry this time around. The sliders were great, while the fish and chips were decent--nicely crispy, but the fish needed a bit more flavor seasoning. We tried several other drinks throughout the night, and my top three recommendations would be the Amazake Kick, Hotmail, and Lock & Key. If you're searching for a cozy spot with great drinks and light bites, this place is definitely worth adding to your list!

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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (44 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Apotheke

    Apotheke

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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    345 Cantina - mexican - Updated August 2026

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