I made a reservation online, we came, and the restaurant was closed!! They're taking reservations for the day they closed! WTF.

Great experience here, picked up fast and easy for lunch! The staff was friendly, and the Chef's Horiatiki Salad was fresh and refreshing.

Had such a nice visit at Bistro 38. The vibe is so cute and welcoming! Staff is very attentive and nice, had a lovely chat with our server. The food was so good I will definitely be coming back to try more things! I had the salmon wrap and highly recommend! read more

Ordered fillet mignon, string beans mashed potatoes with a side of spinach. My mom enjoyed her meal. Steak cooked medium rare. Easy order and quick delivery. I recommend. read more

Bstro 38 - Delicious - New American Near Me - New York, New York

So far the service and and FOOD FOOD IS AMAZING! Burgers are so rich and fresh , the fries are amazing please order it with the aioli. The blistered peppers are surprising rich just the right kosher salt .. I'll be back trying more food read more

Bstro 38 - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Unfortunately the cocktails are terrible, my husband ordered a martini and I ordered a mojito both tasted very watered down. A martini up should never taste watered down???? Food was pretty good we got the lamb chops which were just ok along with the empanadas and guacamole which were also just ok. The best part of the night was the seabass which was delicious. Service could be a bit more attentive while they are very friendly. I had to wave down the waitress a few times but she was nice. The bussing staff was very helpful though. Overall I would be back for the seabass and only order wine. read more

Great service and delicious food! I was suffering from laryngitis that evening and when our party of 5 arrived, the host as she was seating is asked me immediately if I needed or wanted some hot tea. She took it upon herself to add the extra kindness to my evening, which turned out to be phenomenal! read more

Bstro 38 - Seared sea scallops with salmon roe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I have my opinions about how misspelling has led to the downfall of a whole generation of youth and their moral decay. But I'll keep them to myself. Until recently, BSTRO 38 (notice the clever omission of the "i") was called Havana. The reboot shifts away from Cuban and towards a menu that's more generic (or more diverse depending on how one sees things). The space is still a narrowish two story restaurant with a pretty bar downstairs, and outdoor seating in front, with potted palms in place to help block the view of nearby traffic. A friend and I stopped in for lunch recently and enjoyed our competent meals + above-competent service. He had the Scottish Salmon a la Plancha ($33.00; Beluga Lentils, Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon, Dijon Mustard, Asparagus, Sauce Gribiche). I had Spicy Spanish Octopus ($24.00; Toasted Garlic, Fingerlings, Smoked Paprika, Chile Flakes, Olive Oil, Parsley, Aioli), which elsewhere might be known as pulpo gallego. The octopus was supposedly appetizer sized, meant to be shared, but it made for a very pleasant and not-overly-heavy main for my lunch. Octopus was very tender and included some, but not much of the slippery skin + a few crispy tendrils. Few places in NYC source fresh (as opposed to previously frozen) octopus, including BSTRO 38, but however they prepared this, they did so in a way that removed almost all fishiness. The fingerling potatoes in the dish were creamy and sweet, and the creamy, spicy, pungent flavors all married exceptionally well with a glass of prosecco. My friend seemed to enjoy his salmon, a generous portion that came with beautiful, thick spears of bright green asparagus and a nice drizzle of sauce gribiche. Our dignified, professional and friendly server would fit right in at EMP or Daniel or Le Bernardin. They gave us space to catch up, were always present when needed. Pleasant meal. I'd return without hesitation. read more

We didn't have a reservation but snuck in just before the dinner rush. Great service and ambiance, food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Bstro 38 - NY Cheesecake and Lavender Martini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped in here our last night in NYC before heading back to Cali and it was just what the doctor ordered. A warm welcome at the door and that hospitality continued for our entire meal. Michaela was our server and she was absolutely a joy and so attentive. We weren't that hungry so had only appetizers and cocktails. Everything hit the spot. The owner really makes you feel like family and is incredibly personable that we wanted a photo with him when we left. I recommend this family owned establishment if you want a break from the hustle and bustle and feel like you are in a very special, intimate space to relax right in the heart of manhattan. We are so happy we stumbled into this Bstro 38. Next time we will try the steaks and more. read more

Bistro 38 is an excellent restaurant and it deserves 10 out of 5 stars!!! I have salmon frequently and each time it is excellent. The menu is varied, and the appetizers are outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy and bartender Danny and company will make you feel right at home. Bistro is well worth a visit or two or three or more times. read more

Excellent service, awesome happy hour and the food is absolutely delicious! Definitely hit up this spot if you're in the area, you won't regret it. read more

There are far too many great restaurants in NYC to waste your time with Bistro 38. Our server was unfriendly, the beer selection was sad, and the food was expensive and mediocre. We had a vegan in our group and the staff basically told them they wouldn't make an entree for them. Not a pleasant dining experience. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Great ambiance, excellent food, and amazing service! Mikaela is an attentive and knowledgeable server, and she made our dinning experience memorable! read more

I think this restaurant was pretty good, especially considering the location. The wait staff was very attentive and was very accommodating considering we had a show to catch. The food came out quickly and was very tasty pretty much everyone in my party cleaned their plates. The ambience was nice as well. read more

First night in Manhattan, and we hit a jackpot with this place. Ambiance was exactly what we needed after all the travel. Dimly lit, candlelight, quiet, exposed brick, casual but classy. Cocktails were top-notch, service was exceptional, recommendations were spot-on, food was delicious. There was a party upstairs and one bartender, but he was killing it. Recommend the burrata and calamari for starters, osso bucco for entree. I was torn between that and the short ribs, so I guess I'll need to go back. read more

Bstro 38 - Burrata Pie and Cilantrini - New American Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Great food and friendly people! The atmosphere is cozy and warm will be back again Highly recommend.

Walked in because of rain, the service was excellent. We got to order food at the bar although it was crowded. The bartender was new her first day she was making (upstairs) . Food was freest a bit lacking flavor, but overall 5 stars!!! read more

Two of my friends and I came here for lunch before playing golf nearby because we thought the menu looked good. The food we had ordered were indeed flavourful but I'm rating it only 2 stars because of the overall service that we had experienced. We felt like we were being judged and discriminated by the staff because of the workout clothes that we were wearing. It was indeed confirmed by the receipt that we got when we asked for our bill. Photo of our bill attached to this review. There were only 3 of us and the server had included a 20% service charge to our bill when it explicitly said that gratuity included for 5 or more people. Definitely not coming back and would not recommend dining in here. read more

Bstro 38 - Terrible service, racist server. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks were fantastic, Danny was phenomenal, gave great recommendations and we'll definitely be back

Cool place for a date, busy enough without being too loud. The drinks were pretty good, and the apps were as well. I'd go back. read more

Loved my chicken dish the skin made it real tasty. Bread pudding very good . Service is great she knows how to recommend dishes read more

See all

Great food - especially the seafood. I recommend the salmon, calamari appetizers and the mussels. The staff are very prompt and professional. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The ambiance is very soothing. I would love to come back. read more

I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was very nice, the entrees were ordered were really good. The service was great. The sangria was delicious. We will be back read more

See all

Great find. Skirt steak and cocktails both outstanding. Attentive and friendly service. Comfortable and cozy space where tables are not on top of each other. Chill but cool vibe. Highly recommend. read more

High marks. Came recommended and really glad we tried it. Great food and really nice atmosphere. We loved everything we ordered. On our list to come back to. read more

Great portions and good food. Can't wait to go back again. Would highly recommend . See you soon read more

Bstro 38 - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This was our favorite restaurant during our stay in Midtown! The food is so good and fresh, impeccable service, and comfortable yet modern vibe. We started with a gorgeous Lavender Martini and the Bl38 Old Fashion, delicious cocktails! We had the Poke Tuna Tartare, Crispy Calamari, and Blackened Market Fish (Mahi Mahi). Macadamia nuts in the Tartare put it over the top! The calamari was so tender, may have been the best we've ever had. The fish was fresh and delicious; we loved the accompaniments of Roasted corn risotto, tomatoes, basil, parmigiano, pico de gallo, guacamole, red pepper coulis. We ended with the BEST cheesecake we've ever tasted with a Crème Brûlée crunchy topping! We loved it last year with the Cuban menu, it's every bit as good with the new menu. And they are bringing back the "to die for" Empanadas! We'll be back on our next visit to NYC! read more

See all

Truly enjoyed my first lunch here and friendly, attentive and unobtrusive service by Linette. Great menu choices. Would love to come back again to try more dishes. read more

See all

I thought the food and service were excellent. Truly a hidden gem. We had the octopus and calamari for apps and the short ribs and shank for dinner. Was very pleased and the prices were very reasonable for New York. read more

Headed to New York City? Officially my #1 all time favorite spot. Open for lunch and dinner with a menu that has some thing for everyone, truly unmatched quality. (we had a large table and the food was so good. We made each other try everything, the short rib, the burger, the wine choices, the cocktails and more!) Better than anything in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is beyond and the service is so forthcoming and friendly. last night they had live music upstairs, and it was great! when we left, the "party" was still going upstairs, and some thing that I want you to note is that when we got to the restaurant downstairs, the music upstairs was not intrusive at all... It was just as busy with its own vibe. I can't recommend this place more! read more

We had a wonderful experience this evening. Food was phenomenal and so was the service. Very friendly and the boss came to see us for hands on experience. read more

See all

We had a delicious dinner our first night in NYC. Not necessary to dress up. The calamari was enjoyable and we loved the chicken and the salmon. The broccolini was also cooked perfectly. Great first night. read more

Wasn't sure the type of cuisine since they have a lot of items on the menu from all different cuisines. The tuna tartare was fresh and nicely balanced. The beef empanada wasn't my jam. Too spicy and it overpowered the meaty flavor of the beef. The beet salad with salmon was a crowd favorite in the group. The chopped salad was just ok. The menu is all over but everything was pretty good. I would come back but not running here. read more

Honestly, we arrived at this place due to a lack of options on December 29th. When reading the reviews, the menu seemed a little bit all over the place. We limped in with a couple of appetizers, the empanadas and steak skewers, to be sure we weren't getting ourselves into a situation where we didn't want to complete a meal, and soon figured out that bistro 38 was no joke. After an excellent round of appetizers, the short rib, churrasco, and burger, did not disappoint. The service was amazing, the ambience was great, and everyone around us also enjoyed their meals. This has been one of the best meals we've had in the city and will return on our next voyage. read more

We found this little gem during a quick trip to NY. Cute location, great food and service as well. read more

Bstro 38 - Pork Osso Buco Signature Short-Ribs - New American Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Wow. This place is amazing. Cozy with a great vibe and the food was bomb. Best service from Kenny behind the bar... great recommendations and he makes a mean dirty martini. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Great food great service great ambiance-so cozy and such a charming spot highly recommend-loved everything

The food was amazing! I'm still dreaming of the special burrata appetizer with roasted quinoa. Delish!

Food was amazing drinks were tasty and the staff was friendly and attentive I would definitely recommend the place and will be going back.