They consistency change prices at will. I paid 14 dollars for 3 pieces of oxtail?? And it was a…read moresmall? For lunch? It wouldve been easier to punch myself in the face for 14 dollars. There's several dozen other restaurants in the area like La costeña that's a block away. This place isnt worth it in anyway.

My absolute favorite spanish food spot!! I love the chicken stew. It gets very busy around lunch…read moretime so plan accordingly it's worth it!!

I recently visited Santa Brava with my wife and our in-laws, and once again we had an absolutely…read morewonderful dining experience. We ordered three lomo saltado dishes (delicious, perfectly cooked), and my wife had the seafood soup, which was rich, flavorful and comforting. Each dish was served hot, fresh, and full of flavor -- clearly prepared with care. The service was friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The portion sizes were generous, and for the quality and taste we felt it was excellent value. The ambiance was relaxed and pleasant -- ideal for a family meal. This was our third time in under four months, and the quality has been consistently top-notch every single time. They've proven they can deliver excellent food and service over multiple visits -- no drop in standards. If you're looking for a place with great Peruvian/Latin food in Clifton NJ, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend Santa Brava. We'll be back again soon!

Best spot by far for Peruvian food or just a great delicious meal. My family and our friends all…read moreLOVE this place. The service is also top notch. We are regulars now. Stop reading this review and start driving there now and thank me later!

FOOD WAS DELICIOUS PRICE WAS Great ! I was a little hesitant when placing an order because they…read morehave no menu really on their yelp review page so I used another person's picture and based off what I was going to order on that. They don't do combinations or like lunch specials, so we just ordered everything separate. I ordered 2 large white rice with steak and onions, and an order of pernil with 2 beans and sweet plantains and salad all came up to $40 ! I say try it food was good !

Love the food, price is great and the amount of food you get is awesome been coming here for over…read more20 years

I have to say this is one of the best Dominican food I have ever. Definitely on the top 2. I used…read moreto go the location in Washington Heights. The Habitchuela is finger licking good, fast and excellent service. Free parking, nice music and drinks. The area may have a bad rap, however, I felt safe while enjoying my food.

Good is ok! Am sure there are places that are ok and you do not have to wait an eternity for food…read moreand your bill do come here! This is what kills the experience!

Delicious food, quick service, the place is as to be expected, a few places to sit, clean, and the…read moregirls were helpful.

Overpriced Dominican food service sucks. They're rude. What's the point of going there?read more

Loved the variety of food excellent experience! The service…read morewas amazing as well! It's a great place to go for special occasions!

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Pulpo a La Gallega - Most tender octopus we've everrrrr had! Not even close. The octopus was cut into pieces AND there was a surprisingly very generous portion of it sitting on a small round plate surrounding some potatoes. There was also a slight hint of rock salt to top it off. + Paella Valenciana - Possibly some of the best paella we've ever had! The Spanish rice was soooooo flavorful, moist and delicious. There was a healthy amount of ingredients all around - shrimps, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, chicken, sausage and a lobster sitting on top. + Surf & Turf - 18oz New York Strip was cooked perfectly medium and the juices were pouring out of it. The lobster was also good too, maybe a tad overcooked, but still was delicious. FYI, it also came with a side of rice and chips. - Churrasco a la Parrilla - Presentation was great with the steak laid neatly on the plate, but the churrasco was off this evening. First, it was medium well instead of the medium that I requested, so that was not good. Second, the flavor of the steak was NOT good at all, which was a bigger knock for us. We suspect that the meat might have been spoiled as it just didn't taste fresh. When we were eating the steak in the restaurant, it wasn't as evident, but still tasted funky. When we tried the leftovers of it the next day, it was very apparent that the steak had gone bad. Wanted to really love this, but, unfortunately, I couldn't ignore that it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. FYI, it also came with a side of rice and chips. + Coconut Flan - Loved this. Basically your typical flan with a coconut twist to it. + Complimentary Bread with Garlic-Herb Olive Oil Dip/Pesto - PHENOMENAL bread and I could eat the dip/pesto allll dayyyy long! The bread came out piping hot and fresh. The dip was something that we had never seen at any restaurant. It was a thick pesto-like dip that had a light olive flavor to it. We just kept eating it and eating it and eating it until our entrees came out. THE SERVICE ------------------- + EXCELLENT waiter service all evening. Our waiter, Eric, was super friendly, informative about the menu items and accommodated any request we had. He was great throughout our meal. + All of the waiters came by to sing Happy Birthday to us as we were celebrating a birthday in our family. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Very spacious interior with a lot of tables. The dining area is actually separated into 2 spaces and a large bar sits towards the front. + Decorations are beautiful inside, especially the walk in through the entrance. + There are a few outdoor tables for those warm nights. - No private parking lot, so street parking is your best bet, although there is plenty of street parking right outside since it's a very quiet street. FYI, the racquet club across the street had a sign that said "Additional parking for Sayola Restaurant", but then also had a sign that said the parking was only for the racquet club??? It was confusing, so we just parked on the street, which was fine. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined in at 6 PM on an August Saturday evening and, to our surprise, it was fairly quiet inside. There were a few tables dining in and having a good time, but it never came close to reaching capacity. It was definitely way more empty than full.

Tonight was a night I didn't feel like cooking, but wanted comfort food. Lena Y Carbon did not…read moredisappoint! This was my second time ordering from them since moving back to Newark. I ordered the Tacu tacu con bistek. The portion was enough for 2 meals, minus the side salad. I had gotten a small. It did include the criollo (red onion salad) but I wanted a full salad. The side of maduros were some of the best I've had. I miss my usual Peruvian spot in Little Neck, NY - Lima 33, but this was a great meal, and I didn't have to go anywhere! It was delivered via GrubHub for free. I will definitely order again. Next time adding some chicken after reading the reviews!

Took my mom here because she had gone their previously but at another location and said the food…read morewas great. It is BYOB and they have naturally squeezed house juices. The portions are large. Kind of family style. The place is comfortable. A guy came in to do some singing with a very loud loudspeaker right by us. It was kind of annoying. The service was amazing. Our server was great very attentive and on point. The food was OK I asked for my skirt steak medium, and it was well done. The food was very flavorful though. The rice chafer was Ok. It was kind of bland. Lots of food for the price point. Good for family meals.

My all time favorite Peruvian food. When you come you have to order ceviche mixto, pollo a la…read morebrasa, jalea. For dessert you can't go wrong with flan or fried cheescake wonton. My family has been coming here for decades. When COVID happened this business took a big hit. I'm glad they are back up on their feet. They get a lot more take out orders than they used to. That being said could they upgrade the dining ambiance-YES. Are they serving great quality food-YES. -A very humble Peruana

Friendly service, good Peruvian food with a classic style rarely found in Peru nowadays, and…read moreflavors that brings me back to my childhood memories, clean and quite location with plenty of room for large parties. Full bar also available!