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    Casa Ora

    4.3 (316 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Yvonne D.

    Friday date night dinner and this place was my pick. We sat in the back across from the bar. This place is beautifully decorated and real cozy inside. Service was a bit slow at first but they picked it up after taking our drink orders. The food was delicious, great portions. Loved the assortment of empanadas and little arepas. It really allows you to get a taste of all the flavor options. My main was delicious, the chicken was perfectly good and the rice had these sweet flavor to it. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. The drinks were just meh. But if I had to pick a favorite it would be the no sleep till Brooklyn one.

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    Queena C.

    We visited Casa Ora on a Monday that happened to be Cinco de Mayo. Although they do take reservations, it wasn't necessary that night--there was plenty of seating available. There were four of us, including two friends visiting from out of state who were craving some nostalgic Venezuelan flavors. A must-order item for us was the empanada sampler (combo of 4), and it definitely hit the spot. For entrees, we shared the Pabellón a Caballo and the Asado Negro, which came with mini arepitas. The flavors were rich but a bit too sweet--we actually filled up so quickly that we had to take the pabellón to go! Their cocktail menu looked really enticing, but we opted to skip drinks this time. The only downside was the lighting--it was very dim, which made it hard to see the menu and food clearly. Service was decent and the staff seemed well-prepared for the evening. Overall, a solid spot for a cozy Venezuelan meal with friends. Would definitely come back to try more dishes (and maybe a cocktail next time).

    Aleksandra E.

    The place has a charming interior, and the front desk staff is very friendly. However, the waiters are quite slow; my friend and I sat unattended for a good 20-30 minutes, missing the opportunity to order more drinks during that time. The drinks are really watered down. The tuna ceviche resembled sashimi with garnishes, but the tuna itself was fresh. The empanadas are definitely worth trying; the thin dough and great filling make for a delicious bite, especially with the spicy sauce they provided. The paella was good, but they need to clean the clams more thoroughly to remove the sand. Overall, it's a decent place, but I'm not sure if I would want to go back.

    Plantain chips
    Michelle Z.

    I'd like to preface this with appetizers and starters here were phenomenal. We did the pre fixe and collectively got: guacamole, empanadas, ceviche, camarones, asado negro, and monkfish. Guacamole was super fresh and plantains were perfectly fried. Empanadas were surprising filling! I didn't expect to get all four (ended up taking some home). Ceviche was delicious, and the fish texture was immaculate. Camarones were tender but definitely on the salty side. The reason why I'm rating this place a three. First off, they sat us down initially in the middle of the walkway directly against their Christmas tree (despite the restaurant being mostly empty). People were brushing against us whenever they walked. We asked to swap, and thankfully, they were nice about it and brought us to the front. Now, the service afterwards was questionable. We waited over 30 minutes for our entrees and had to ask the waiter for where it was. Another waiter came by assumed that we were done eating already. We would not recommend the monkfish or the asado negro. The monkfish texture was almost disintegrated in the roll, and it was just a confusing, mushy dish that didn't taste like anything. The asado negro was incredibly sweet and headache inducing. We ended up taking these home and shared them with our friends. The sentiment was the same. Overall, the appetizers were amazing, but the entrees and service were subpar. I guess I might come again in the future and hopefully have a better experience.

    Cachapa and AREPA ANDINA
    Angela C.

    This spot has been on my radar for a while now and today and today my husband surprised me with a brunch reservation today and it definitely lived up to the hype. First things first - the decor and ambience are 10 out of 10 gorgeous. The restaurant has a back room with a sky light in the center that just brightens up the whole space, it's pretty picturesque. We started with drinks: ~ Lime in the coconut - 7.5/10 (Tasted like an acidic pina colada) ~ Brooklyn No More - 8.5/10 (The grapefruit and gin worked SO well) Then we had an order of the empanadas for a starter and for our mains an order of the cachapas and the arepa andina. We LOVED the empanadas. They were perfectly crispy and came stuffed with 4 different fillings. The beef and the cheese were our faves. The mains were super flavorful but I must say the arepa was more of a sweet biscuit texture. If I were to come back I'd try another item. All in all, I can't wait to return and try more drinks and appetizers on the menu.

    Salmon
    Marie G.

    Came here for Easter Dinner with family and friends. I saw the great reviews and it was close to home so I figured we'd give it a shot. I also had a discount with InKind so that also sweetened the pot. We had 5:30 reservations. Didn't realize they only open up at that time. Don't come even a few minutes early because you won't be let in before then. Inside was beautiful. A warm, sleek, classic, tropical feel. We were a party of 5 so they sat us at the round table in the middle under the sky light. So cozy. This review is really 4 1/2 stars, not 4. I took away a half star because of the service. It was not friendly and kind of robotic. It wasn't disastrous, but I just got the vibe that they didn't even want to be there. Started off with Mandocas. They are corn doughnuts that come with queso blanco and nata. Wasn't sure what Nata was but it's butter made from raw milk. It was delicious! We wound up only dipping the light and fluffy Mandocas in only that. I'm a passion fruit junkie so Venezuelan food is usually my go-to for that. Their passion fruit juice was so fresh and yummy. Could have drank gallons of it! I had the salmon for my main. It comes seared with garlic, parsley, Yucca puree, kale oil, charred broccolini & shimeji & Shiitake Mushroom. Oh my gosh, this was the BEST salmon that I've ever had at a dining establishment or pretty much anywhere! PERFECTLY cooked, nice portion and everything it came with went deliciously well. Extremely satisfying. For dessert I had the Mousse de Parchita, a.k.a., passion fruit mousse. The flaky sea salt on top was interesting, but I could have done without it. Even with that, it was still amazing. Heavy on the passion fruit taste, light and creamy. The perfect ending to a fantastic meal. It's a bit pricey, but I definitely wouldn't mind spending money to come here again and again! The bill for 2 people was about $155. I also suggest not using the InKind app here because it took FOREVER to load our receipt. When it finally did, I clicked on something and again waited forever to that to load. Total time waster and not woth it at all. They put an automatic gratuity on bills for parties of 5+. Even if your bill is split. It's so easy to get to (L train is 3 blocks away) and with amazing food/drinks, I'll be sure to make my way back again!

    Dirty Chicha
    Larissa B.

    Beautiful Venezuelan restaurant situated in east Williamsburg, I came with a few friends during their weekend brunch time. We ordered the home breakfast, cachapas, patacon and I got myself a dirty chicha. Everything was *chefs kiss* delicious. The portions are on the larger side, although I don't know if 15 for one cachapa and no sides is justified. Maybe it was the timing, but the service was ridiculously slow. From the point of sitting down to receiving our food, at least an hour passed and the food was colder. My cachapa's cheese didn't pull as it had cooled down too much. The servers were friendly and the food was good, albeit pricey, but maybe just avoid the weekend brunch rush. The dirty chicha (a shot of espresso with chicha, a rice drink) was creamy and flavorful although a little sweet, I'd order it again. Worth a shot, but be prepared to wait.

    Different Venezuelan dishes

    Excellent cuisine at this Michelin Star restaurant - but VERY pricey!!! Perhaps if you're a "foodie" and want to try savory Venezuelan fare (and have the $$$'s) you can venture to Brooklyn to try this restaurant...!

    Tequeños, Mandocas, Ceviche
    Aditya S.

    After re-visiting this restaurant two years after its debut, I feel the service and attention to detail have diminished somewhat. Our waitress was spilling cocktails left and right. The cocktail menu was printed such that the first two letters were missing on each drink name, making it unreadable. I could not taste any papelon in the espresso martini despite it being listed as an ingredient. That being said, the food and ambiance were still impressive and unique. The tequeños and mandocas were delicious appetizers and came with a variety of dips. The ceviche was not memorable and needed more zest. The red snapper was delicious and plated beautifully with a coconut verde purée. The sweet cachapa with pernil was filling. The cuatro leches was a creamy sponge cake topped with strawberry slices. The intimate ambiance features eclectic paintings and antique items with dark walls and plush green couches. Overall it is an elevated Venezuelan eatery but seems to be missing some panache.

    GUACAMOLE (VG) (GF)
    Marsha J.

    Ambience. It feels like you're eating in an upscale living room. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a medium size bar so good if you want to grab a quick bite or eating alone. Service: excellent This might be controversial, but their drink menu looks better than their food menu. The drinks were outstanding and well priced for the quality. Our favorite was Brooklyn or nowhere, starting lineup, Caribbean Queen (crowd favorite). They also do towers that serves 10-12 people but in reality it's a lot more. Food: arepitas, empanadas, hallaca are must orders for street food/appetizers. The other street food options were good but average. We love the salmon, pabellon and steak. But I would definitely go back for drinks and street food. Great for dates, girls night out, large parties. Would definitely go back.

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    Michelle W.

    During my last trip to NYC, I caught up with some friends at Casa Ora in Brooklyn. The space was candle-lit and it happened to be a rainy night which create a very cozy and intimate space for our meal. What we got: - Tequenos with guasacaca and tar tar sauce - Arepitas (Chicken, shredded beef, shredded pork, and black bean) - Bollitos Pelones (Corn Dumplings with impossible meat and spicy tomato sauce) - Cachapitas (Corn pancake, queso blanco and nata) - Pabellon a Caballo (Shredded beef, rice, black beans, fried plantains, and sunny side eggs) Final Thoughts: I love cheese and the tequenos were a favourite dish of mine this meal! There were also many different sauces provided to switch up the flavours. The plantain that came with the Pabello a Caballo was really delicious but everything else was just alright. I personally found the corn pancakes a bit too sweet and the arepitas gave you variety but were also very messy and difficult to share. A cute vibe for dinner overall!

    Tequeños y ceviche for starters
    Julia F.

    Caracas de noche is not only a drink, but the vibe that Casa Ora drips of. Their menu gives you the best of Caraqueño street food and traditional Venezuelan flavors with an elevated twist. The tequeños are a must for the table! Other standouts included their Maitake, a unique mushroom dish that could convert any meat eater, and the Red Snapper with its bright citrus caviar. Every point of service from greeting to salutation was warm and welcoming even with a packed house. Gracias por una noche llena de nostalgia y sabor. Love, your Grecavenezolana!

    Yucca fries
    Julia H.

    Had been wanting to come to Casa Ora since I saw their bon appetit video a good while back. This is definitely a space more conducive to smaller parties, as most of the seating doesn't fit more than four. That being said, I came with a friend to catch up and celebrate an early birthday with a nice meal. We came on a Monday and had a reservation but probably could have been seated without one on this day. The cocktail menu here is pretty extensive and I was curious about a number of drinks. They have a limited number of seats at the bar which could be a good time in the future if I wanted to catch up with a girlfriend. I don't recall the name of the cocktail I chose but will say that it was very heavy on the crushed ice. We shared all the food items: arepitas, hallaca, yucca fries, and pabellon a caballo and it was more than enough for two. Everything was good, but I personally wasn't blown away by any of the dishes. The sauces, however, were really good, particularly the green (avocado-based?) one. The servers and staff were very kind, but perhaps they were a bit understaffed because they came around a tad infrequently.

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    Ask the Community - Casa Ora

    Do they require men to wear pants?

    Doesn't have to be pants, it can be shorts, dress, skirt, whatever floats your boat. Just don't go commando. No Pooh bears allowed.

    Does this place have happy hour?

    I don't think so- I was there for dinner and the wine was quite expensive for cheap brands. (per glass)

    Any vegan options?

    Yes there is lots of vegan options. Please check our menu on seamless and Grubhub to see the full vegan section

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    I went to the other location about ten years ago and have been thinking about the sauces since…read morethen. I should've been thinking about this shredded beef. For fear of being deeply dramatic, I had to actually put my fork down and do some mindful eating when I had that first bite. The meat was so flavorful. The whole meal was absolutely delicious, and the sauces were very good. BUT without them, the whole meal was phenomenal. I didn't love that the beans were a little sweet, but they paired well with the plantains. I also realize that I must've been eating arepas wrong my whole life because this one was steaming hot, moist, and had a bit of a crunch. Lots of seats available at 2:30, but still had multiple tables full of people. Music popping, a colorful bathroom, good vibes.

    I stopped by because I saw empanadas on the menu. I knew it was a full service place but had the…read moreexpectation that there'd be a little showcase with empanadas already prepared. ( I was hungry and somewhat delusional hehe). The place was bustling with joyful laughter, groups of friends at every table having brunch with what appeared to me to be like a regular meet up. This place gives off a very friendly neighborhood favorite vibe. Like locals at their usual meeting spot having a good time .. Latin music was blasting and the counter attendant warmly welcomed me , asked if I wanted a drink. I declined and ordered empanadas to go. I sat at the bar absorbing the vibes , 10 mins go by , then 15 ummm where's my empanadas at? My hubby who had been parked outside waiting texted me to check if I was ok. After confirming my safety with him it dawned on me that they were probably making the empanadas fresh to order. I have to say though the atmosphere in here was so joyous it's kinda hard to get annoyed without feeling like you're going to be the party pooper if you complain. The bartender is shaking drinks while dancing, the server is gently sashaing to the music. This place is a total vibe. Well since I'm waiting I might as well join in on the fun. I ordered a drink. I just chose one of the frozen margaritas that had been spinning in the machine (perhaps hypnotizing me all along). Passionfruit Mango I think. One sip, ooooh now I see why people were so happy. Strong, good strong and delicious. Not the usual watered down version that usual spews from these machines. It was $14 after all and taste worthy. My empanadas arrived- 22mins after ordering. I felt like a child being told her playdate was over and I had to leave my new friends . I wanted to stay longer but my hubby and kids were outside in the car ( initially thinking I got kidnapped) and were hungry too. I took the empanadas out to the car and they were quickly devoured. They were worth every second of waiting. I don't know if it usually takes this long but they were freshly made and piping hot . It was also a busy Saturday brunch time so that could have accounted for the wait time too. Either way , the emempanadas were honestly some of the best I've ever had. Stuffed full of well seasoned shredded beef, creamy black beans salty cheese and balanced with sweet plantains. It's a must have. The magical green sauce was so good too but the empanadas held their own. I will be back to join this neighborhood party and check out the rest of the menu. Till next time new friends.

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