My first visit to this restaurant very disappointed we ordered a lemon drop martini it was served not in a martini glass but a small martini shaped glass and charged $20 dollars two sips and it was gone.my entree a pork dish was terrible 4 very small pieces of pork one of the pieces was a ball of fat it was served with rice which was very salty I couldn't finish it I won't be going back read more

This was my first visit but it was a wonderful experience. We were greeted cheerfully by a young woman who because we didn't have reservations, literally walked us out through the cold weather to the bar entrance and seated us in a beautiful, corner table. The wait staff was equally charming and attentive and we were directed to the QR code for the menu immediately. It was late afternoon so we opened the Happy Hour menu and it was surprisingly comprehensive. There were cocktails and specialty drinks all discounted for happy hour and a surprisingly large happy hour food menu. The cocktails were excellent (be sure to order a Crystal if you enjoy gin, or an espresso martini which my wife said was excellent) and we ordered Guacamole and chips and oysters which were à la carte and very reasonably priced. My wife doesn't care for oysters so I just ordered a couple for myself. They were beautifully presented on a bed of ice with a fresh lemon, a fresh spicy green mixture instead of horse radish and a sweet but spicy hot sauce. They were wonderful. The guacamole came with home made chips that were thick and well done so they held up to the guac very well. The guac was delicious and a bit chunkier than other places but the texture was wonderful with the thicker chips. For an entree, we chose Chuzos, skewered and grilled chunks of meat (chicken for my wife and NY Strip Steak for me) marinated and grilled to perfection. Both entrees came with large kernel corn which I had never tried before and yuca croquettes, also my first time. The corn was delicious but the kernels were a bit more like beans rather than the corn kernels you might be used to. The yuca croquettes were delicious and probably indistinguishable from potato croquettes in case you are worried you may not enjoy yuca. We actually finished neither entree and the kitchen packed our leftovers carefully for today's lunch (there was PLENTY left over). There was a nice dessert menu but we'll save that for another time. I cannot say enough good things about Bar Chuzo. The staff was friendly and attentive but not hovering or rushing. The food and cocktails were excellently prepared, reasonably priced but not cheap and the dining rooms were beautifully decorated. I will DEFINITELY be back to Bar Chuzo and if you haven't been, I urge you to check them out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Overall, yummy food, nice location and setting, and great service. Something's to note from our experience were that the drinks were great, nice creative variety, not super expensive for the city, and a decent serving amount. Our top pick had to be the sweet plantain side. Easily could eat a few of those! The chuzos were tasty and the combo platter is a great deal with your choice of 3 different chuzos. The green sauce was yummy! We also had the shrimp ceviche to start and honestly this was the biggest let down... it felt way overpriced for the quantity and quality. No chips on the side and the shrimp were very small. We will definitely come back to try some of the other menu options. Overall the experience was very positive and look forward to returning. read more

Warm greeting as soon as we entered fr Lindsay !!! First time at this corner spot , food was delicious , Lindsay was very helpful w/ menu clarification. Final decision combo chuzo choice of 3 & Ecuadorian breakfast ; completely stuffed & happy campers ! Will be back to try more of the tastey treats offered Thank you read more

Obviously very disappointed. I have had good food here in the past, but I was served a dried up mess of a Seafood Paella on Friday night. I believe it might have been reheated leftovers. Not returning. read more

Every time I order food online from this restaurant which includes alcoholic drinks, the drinks are never included. Please be cautious when ordering alcoholic drinks... it's never in the bag and then I have to report it missing.. read more

My friends and I wanted to try this restaurant as an end to the school year. We were not disappointed. We started off with the guacamole. Delish with chunks of avocado. We asked for more chips, it wasn't a problem. I ordered the combo Chuzos which was the chicken, pork, and veggie. I don't know which I loved more. They were incredible. I would definitely recommend this new place. Atmosphere and service were great. Can't wait to go back read more

Bar Chuzo - Combo platter - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great tasting food. A menu that is New, different and delicious! After one trip, you'll become a regular guest.

The Service was good the tables are to small for multi plates . The sangria is to watered down with ice for $13 . And cup size . We had the Paella for 2 shared the $36. and the mussels and clams were to small the rice was good though. $5. Extra for chorizo is not worth it they grind it into the rice yea how much in it can't see it. The Salads are fantastic the Guacamole and chips very good. For the prices the portions should be a little more . The extra Chorizo is a rip off ! You eat better in New Jersey and get more for that Price ! read more

We went to Bar Chuzo on Friday, March 27th, for the first time, after doing a Google search for the "best paella restaurant in Bay Ridge" and it was outstanding from start to finish. We kicked things off with the guacamole and chips, which were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and a great way to start the meal. The calamari with pico de gallo was light, crispy, and packed with flavor -- not heavy at all, done just right. The highlight of the night was the seafood paella -- absolutely exceptional. It was rich, flavorful, and loaded with perfectly cooked seafood. The blackberry margaritas? Incredible. Refreshing, not overly sweet, and the perfect complement to everything we ordered. A special shoutout to our waitress, Joan, who was outstanding -- attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. The hostess, Kiki, was also wonderful and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Between the food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere, Bar Chuzo really delivered. Definitely a place we'll be going back to -- highly recommend.o read more

Server was very attentive and on point with hosting - enjoyed the ambience and music. Half chicken dish was dry, burger was very underwhelming. Paella was very nice, Tres leches was a delicacy. Room for improvement - service for waitress boosted the rating read more

Came here during happy hour and the food was honestly great! Everyone there was very welcoming and making sure we were good. Love how there place is so bright, gives it a good mood. Took away one star because the food took so long to come ): read more

This place was incredible. The food is amazing, and the service was also incredible. I can't recommend it enough! We'll be back, for sure!

Bar Chuzo is such a great addition to the Bay Ridge area! The location is great on 3rd Avenue and adds more restaurant options to the 90s area. The restaurant itself has a great ambiance - the doors are open in the summer and you can either sit indoors or outside, they even have a whole back room for more tables for bigger groups. The best part of course is the food, they have great options across appetizers, chuzos, and delicious main meals filled with so much flavor. I'm excited to go back to try more dishes on the menu! The drinks were excellent as well, different options for wine and lots of mixed drinks / Negronis available. Lastly, the service was very welcoming and on top of it. While we ordered everything at one, they spaced out the food perfectly giving us plenty of time between meals to digest and enjoy. Overall, 10/10 experience, definitely a restaurant to visit if in the Bay Ridge area, can't wait to go back and bring family/friends to experience as well. read more

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Food was delicious, inventive, and well described on the menu. The spicy wings were nuanced and not just "hot." The service was very friendly but could have been slightly more proactive (we would have ordered a second round of drinks). I assume they were just busier than expected for a Monday night -- good for them! We will definitely be back. I hope this is the place that can stay for a long time on this high-turnover corner! read more

I have visited this restaurant several times because all the dishes are well prepared, they have the perfect balance of flavors and the presentation is impeccable. The service is fast and attentive plus the atmosphere is sober and elegant. read more

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This place was delicious and highly recommend. Everything was authentic and fresh. The ambience and the restaurant was nice as well.

Warm hibiscus to warm you up and to welcome you, including the owner very personable. Martini Drinks, Yuca croquettes and crab cakes as appetizers. Followed by pork seco and chaulafan. We had to wait as it was packed, but we drove from NJ, so worth it. Service is friendly, ambiance and music really lift your spirits. Dana was such a great, attentive, gracious host (bad Lindsay too - thank you both! Overall, great food, great experience! We shall be back!! read more

Bar Chuzo - Crab cake - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. The appetizers were undeniably good. Dinners were very good. The service was incredible, the staff was very nice and really told us the very good foods on the menu. The ambience was very nice, good music, good people, good vibes. I had a very good time here definitely would come again. read more

The vegetable paella was fresh and delicious! Loved every bite. The skewers of meat was also tasty! Loved the drinks as well. Will definitely go back to try more things read more

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Absolutely amazing seafood paella...the rice is al dente, and the sauce is fantastic. We had a special oyster appetizer that was flash baked, yummm and the Tres Leches was like nothing I've ever had before. Great atmosphere. Make a reservation. I'll be back! read more

The food is delicious. Service is very friendly, and knowledgeable of food recommendations. Ambiance cozy

This place was great. It's different, the food was incredible. The mixed plate was perfect with the sweet plantains. The crevices was a nice light start. The sangria, might be one of the best we've had. I will def be going back to try the other flavors. Our service was on point. The waiter Luis was def awesome. It's a cute spot for a date night or a quick bite. Even the owner, just a good crew they put together. read more

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i had been dying to try this place since they opened, well WOW i cant wait to go back already. it was great, everything we ate was delicious, we had the Chuzo trio, the bone marrow was insanely delicious, drinks were creative and yummy, service was excellent, the ambiance was very quaint, everything was very authentic feeling, i will be back to try some more items on the menu read more

I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant based on reviews. However I was disappointed. The restaurant is small. The seating and tables are small too, making it uncomfortable ti enjoy the dining experience. I recommend the guacamole with chips and salad. I don't recommend the seafood paella. The service was very nice. read more

All great things to say about this place. The food is sooooo good. The Tuna is a MUST have! Their drinks are delicious and the staff is really friendly . Great date spot read more

Between the service and the food & drinks .. Everything was super delicious.. Had a fantastic experience read more

Bar Chuzo - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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cute spot! great service- very attentive staff, great food and amazing prices! got the oysters and steak chuzo with yucca croquettes which were absolutely delicious! would definitely recommend and go back :) read more

Bar Chuzo - oysters - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food.. service everything was good.. we enjoyed the food we ordered except for the mocktails ..

Great food. I like that it's something new for the neighborhood. Chuzos are seasoned well and cooked to perfection!

Fun addition to Bay Ridge. Seafood is excellent. Liked the wings, tuna and crab cake. Had the vermicelli Fideua. It missed the mark. It was described as crunchy pasta but it was over sauced and over spiced. It wasn't crunchy. There was no differentiation in the flavor of the dish. It was too heavy. The table next to us ordered the regular paella and also thought it was too spicy. The staff was a bit rough around the edges. Had my bowl of shells cleared and brought the same dirty dish back to my table. Overall, a good place. Stick to the simple dishes read more

We wanted seafood and needed a place that was open past 10pm and happened upon Bar Chuzo, and boy did they deliver. Everything we ordered was fresh and so tasty. At one point I told our server (Jennifer) that this was now my death row meal. All of the staff were so kind and attentive. The portions were good and the prices were fair. I would highly recommend and look forward to coming back! read more

Bar Chuzo - Seafood paella - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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OK, so I don't do reviews unless I really want to haha. THIS PLACE hands-down is one of the most detailed oriented culinary experiences that I've had the pleasure of experiencing in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. I am even more grateful that this is an Ecuadorian spot as often times Peru is mainly highlighted in Andean cuisine in the states. Everything from the service to the way each plate tasted and is presented just left us with wanting more and in fact, we did order more dishes than anticipated. No regrets though! Very few places deal/handle brunch menu unless it's the weekend, but this place has it every single day till 4 PM; so there's so much variety to choose from. I'm just so happy that I get to go back and try out more dishes! A big highlight for me is that they had plenty of vegetarian options. Usually, Latin cuisines aren't veggie or vegan friendly. I often find myself ordering from the sides menu... but this place has a dish for everyone. I ordered the llapingachos, my favorite childhood dish and the vegan ceviche. MY partner ordered the CHUZOS aka meat skewers, which comes with a side of yucca bread!!! This bread is absolutely to die for! honestly if you've never tried the cheese Brazilian bread or Yuca bread from Ecuador , you're not living quite yet. 10/10. This place is amazing. also our server Lindsay was a gorgeous angel ! Can't wait to go back read more

Bar Chuzo - Llapingachos - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food at Bar Chico is excellent. Jennifer, our outstanding waitress, answered all of our questions and made wonderful suggestions. I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try when in Bay Ridge. Great atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food... did I mention the drinks? read more

I Dont know how no one has complained about how loud the music is! Ut was horribly uncomfortable! Its a restaurant not a night club!!!

We went there for Mother's Day Lunch. It was only four us and we ordered six appetizer and five entree . Everything was very flavorful and well balanced with seasoning. Scallop curdo, Crab cakes, Fried calamari, Chicken Chuzo platter was our most favorite . We also loved the Seafood paella and Beach style Cevice. Service was amazing . Everyone was very attentive. Good place go with family. read more

We Need it reservations, but the manager or owner was very accommodated and we got a table outside, the day was beautiful. Food was very good , my son loves the fried calamari's . I love the chicken chuzos. We also order the guacamole and the ajis chile . We need it a Latin fusion in the neighborhood!! read more

Bar Chuzo - We had a great time, food was very good. Manager or owner was very nice . My son loves the fried calamari's! Love my chicken Chuzos. - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went today for brunch. Drinks great service excellent. The food was soo good. Will def be going back. Very nice people working there. We sat outside. I brought food home today later. Soo glad we have more places opening in bay ridge. Good luck !! read more

Food was really great. It took a long time for the food to come out, but it was worth it.

Visiting our daughter in Brooklyn and had dinner here based on other reviews. The food is incredible! So unique, so flavorful. Service was great as well. Highly recommend! read more