YUMM - such fresh and delish seafood! We made a reservation for a party of 5 and 5pm on a Wednesday…read moreand were seated right away, as were the first seating of the night. We ordered almost one of everything and split it amongst our party. Some highlights: - Octopus Tostada: Plentiful for one serving! If I had to rec one thing, it's def their tostadas. - Fried Oysters: Tasted great and perfect as a shareable dish. - Razor Clams Aguachile: Really enjoyed this dish, as it had some citrus! Razor clams don't really have a taste, so the overall texture meshed well. - Lobster Ceviche: Beautiful presentation and I liked the little spice and pumpkin seeds to add texture and flavor. Comes with several big corn chips. - Seared Scallop + Scallop Aguachile: I like scallops done in any way, so I enjoyed both of these dishes. Not a must get, but both were good. - Fluke Ceviche + Shrimp Aguachile: I didn't care much for these dishes. They didn't wow me. Very attentive service and hospitable hostess. Would recommend for smaller parties simply for ease of sharing and conversation, but overall a nice spot for an elevated meal.

supposedly best mexican in the city according to beli. i think quique crudo does a lot of…read moreexperimentation, but sometimes fall short on execution. like how do i describe how i feel??? like i can acknowledge the food was really good and really fresh, but a lot of the dishes just didn't hit the spot for me??? tuna guava - the guava sauce was surprisingly thick, but the combination of acid and salt really elevated the flavor (my mom thought they added szechuan peppercorn lol). honestly my favorite bite was the freshly fried tostada + guava sauce + pistachio since the nutty flavors of fried corn and pistachio went super well together with the fruity acidity of guava. the tuna was cured with salt so it was extra chewy (like 糯叽叽) but everything else overpowered it. i think they should use a stronger-flavored fish like hamachi or tone down the guava a bit. STILL SUPER CREATIVE, SUPER FRESH THO!!! octopus and shrimp tostada - lilly i get what you mean when you said the sauce is a little ketchupy i think it tasted a bit like old bay (i like old bay). overall, the flavors were light and well-balanced, with notes of spice, cucumber, lime, and avocado. the octopus was super well cooked and quite flavorful, but i thought the shrimp was a tad overcooked? avocado crema was to die for. my second favorite bite of the evening; but iv also realized that i just don't like large octopus all that much (like why does it taste like chicken of the sea???) steak tartare - JAIL this was so unbelievably nasty to me i had to force myself to finish it. it might just be my taste buds so i will generously exclude this from my overall score but it tasted liked licking a slaughterhouse floor after a particularly violent cow butchering. very metallic, like blood. the texture was also super thick and super buttery, which if not for the flavor would be phenomenal, but as it was, it only further icked me out. the crazy thing is, they use all the same ingredients as the steak tartare i had in quebec, but that one tasted so much better. scallop and chorizo - FULLY REDEEMED THE MEAL. omg this scallop was so soft, tender, buttery, and perfectly seared i forgot all about my steak tartare horror. the chorizo wasn't overpowering, but added just the right amount of salt, fat, and funk to the scallop to really bring out its sweetness. again, it came with the avocado crema (i love it! but can't they come up with some other, equally delicious cremas?) mezcal piña - good strong mezcal with the most delectable toasty fireside notes. the pineapple was super faint though so i would've appreciated a more concentrated fruit flavor (especially since they're charging schmuck/dcp prices). tbh it was a good experience but i don't think i'll be back, especially considering the price and the wait time (45min since we went in the rain but 2hrs when the rain stopped and we were getting seated). I think there are more creative restaurants out there that do seafood (and other meats!) just as well.

Ate there with a group of 5 for my sister's birthday. The…read moregrilled shrimp appetizer is out-of-this-world good. The menu has 2 sections for steaks -- a section that has USDA steaks -- they are more expensive; and a section that has steaks without the USDA prefix. They are less expensive. I had a 12-oz ribeye in the non-USDA section. It was something like $42. I asked for blue rare -- and they knew what that was and cooked it that way -- which was great. The steak was a little fatty but overall was ok to pretty good. I am thinking the USDA steaks would be better. Ambiance is great; waiters and service was great. You don't get sides with your order, but the appetizers and the 12-oz steak was plenty to fill one up. Overall I'd rate it ok to pretty good.

Patricio's attention to service is truly out of this world. It goes far beyond simply being…read moreattentive at the table--he genuinely observes his guests and anticipates what they need before they even have to ask. One moment in particular really impressed me. A woman walked into the restaurant feeling cold, and without hesitation, Patricio turned off one of the air conditioners and seated her in the exact area where he knew no cold air or draft would reach her. It may seem like a small gesture, but to me, it said everything about his level of experience and dedication. You can tell that after years of service, Patricio knows this restaurant from every corner. He understands the space, the atmosphere, and most importantly, how to make every guest comfortable. That kind of awareness cannot be taught overnight--it comes from years of truly caring about hospitality. Throughout our experience at Buenos Aires Restaurant, he was warm, professional, incredibly attentive, and made us feel completely taken care of. The food was wonderful, but Patricio's service is what made the experience memorable. He is the definition of exceptional hospitality and an incredible asset to the restaurant. If you visit Buenos Aires Restaurant, ask for Patricio. He is absolutely five-star service!

My wife and I stopped in for a light tapas snack (merienda)…read more It was a great surprise on how the service, abiance, and food was. We were seated promptly on a Sunday afternoon after a SOHO shopping date. Pan con tomate was airy and crispy with a beautiful drizzles oil. The iberico was lovely. Not overly salty. And the arroz negra had a soft texture and an abundance of squid. We cant wait to return!

The food is tapas style and it was good. My favorite dish had to be the scallops and I would…read moresuggest all seafood lovers to give it a try. The octopus was cooked well and it was soft once it hit my mouth. The sangria was absolutely delicious and I'm so happy I got a pitcher. I come back just for the sangria!! The service was fine. It took a bit for them to come over to greet us and take our orders, but after that the food just kept coming out one by one and we were able to eat until our next dish was ready. The ambiance of the place is beautiful, and it's pretty quiet so I was able to hear the person I'm with. I come back again another time.

Leitao was honestly one of the best restaurants I've been to period. Everything was above and…read morebeyond from the food to service. Big shoutout to Pele who was our server/bartender he did an amazing job. Next time I am in the city this is a must go.

Came here for my birthday and it was a great experience. The setting was intimate and cozy, and…read morestaff were very friendly. We ordered the octopus salad as an appetizer and got the ribs and steak as entrees with a side of mashed potatoes. The ribs were the highlight. Very flavorful and the meat just fell off the bone. The mashed potatoes was creamy with goat cheese. A great experience and I'd love to return to try the rest of the menu

Snagged a dinner reservation after hearing wonderful things about this restaurant. the service here…read moreis excellent and its quite vibey, although i will say its very loud and ur seated very close to people. i couldnt hear the waitresses when they were explaining what we were eating and we didnt get the menu before to know what to expect/reference in terms of the good this is where the culinary excellence comes into play - every bite we took and every dish they brought out was a unique and delicious experience. we had chicken, beef, shrimp, tuna, pigeon - truly so much variety and so well cooked! even the staff was so generous and did a great job with plating and making us feel welcomed dessert was also a major hit for me - im so picky with dessert so that really made me happy def coming back and would highly recommend

Dined last night with friends and we were able to try nearly the entire a la carte menu (passed on…read morethe NY strip). We were impressed with the creative flavors, quality execution, and generous portions. The hamachi collar was a universal favorite with its unique seasoning that highlighted the perfectly tender hamachi. Other standouts included the beef cecina tlayuda, surf clam la diabla toast, and duck enmoladas. We tried both the chocoflan and rhubarb tres leches and preferred the airy chocoflan to the slightly under soaked tres leches. Corima provides a refined yet relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the dishes it presents. The staff were attentive and friendly without being overbearing. It was apparent they were proud of the experience provided. With one Michelin star, Corima delivers on its promise of delicious inventive food that honors both its roots and the diversity of its contemporary environment. The service is professional while warm and ushers an evening well worth the visit. 4.5/5

Overpriced and small portions…read more We ordered the ricotta dumplings and scallops. Both were good but were not worth the portion. I feel like they thinly sliced one scallop and wish they were a bit more generous. The atmosphere was nice and the service was attentive.

I was not expecting to be blown away given the variable reviews but remained optimistic because my…read morefriend had really enjoyed Estela a few years ago. The restaurant is oddly located in a shared residential building that requires walking up stairs to a small hallway which separates the residential part from the restaurant. We entered the small space and sat in the back in a small alcove that could fit 3 parties of two. We really loved every thing we ordered from the endive salad with the nutty, acidic cheesy concoction on fresh endive leafs to the expertly done pork chops with the bean salad. The beef tartare and ricotta dish were also top notch. We would've skipped the bread and butter olive dish if we had known the beef tartare came with bread and, which would have allowed us to try another item on the menu. But we are not fretting as we will definitely be back again. The not so great things do include the price and the ok desserts. There was a review about 12 yrs ago talking about how expensive the same items were but in comparison, the price had gone up substantially. The endives salad was 14 dollars and the ricotta was 24. Both are now 29 and 35 dollars respectively... I can't imagine how hard it is for restaurants to stay afloat with the increased costs but this increase does sound a lot adjusted for inflation. The desserts were trying to blend salty and sweet which was a good concept but we have such sweet tooth that we've had better panna cotta and chocolate cake before. But overall we were blown away by the dishes so still a 5/5 experience!

Loved everything about this place! It's so beautiful inside, unexpectedly large, and best of all,…read morethe food was VERY good. Met the owner and he was so kind - I hope he does very well. There were lots of Spanish speaking tables, which made it feel authentic and as if I were invited into the owner's (stunning) home for dinner. The one thing that'll stay with me is how many of the dishes had such interesting twists but not in a "try hard" or "it turned out weird kind of way." They nailed it. Prices are pretty standard for Manhattan. I opted for the $60 restaurant week menu which comes with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Absolutely want to return!

My husband wanted Peruvian food for his birthday so I found two options. He liked the menu at…read moreNuyores more so I made a reservation for 4 people for a random Tuesday. We were seated in the back at a very comfortable booth. We all trickled in and they had no problem sitting us with just 1 person checking in. We split: - Ceviche Classico - Tuna Tiradito - Octopus Completo - Crispy Yuca Huancaina Cacio e Pepe - Pork Belly - Caramelized Carrots Nothing was bad, but I think the stand outs were the Caramelized Carrots and the Pork Belly. The carrots were tender and sitting on top of this gorgeous fava bean hummus. They were so well flavored. The Pork Belly came with this Carapulcra peanut sauce that we drizzled all over two bowls of garlicky rice that we had on the side. I would most likely not order the huancaina again. We've had really great potatoes huancaina before - both in restaurants and homemade and this just didn't really work for us. The Octopus was really tender and flavorful, but I didn't much care for the bun it came in. I think a different bread would've worked better. All in all, a good dinner. But we did think the plates were a bit on the small side. Service was really good though, and we were very well taken care of

OMG! We're visiting from Australia and discovered Mission Ceviche in New York -- and we loved it so…read moremuch that we came back the very next day! We had dinner and then returned for lunch because we simply couldn't stay away. The ceviche was superb, fresh, beautifully balanced and full of flavour, and the lomo saltado was absolutely delicious. But what really made the experience unforgettable was the exceptional customer service. Everyone was so warm, attentive and welcoming -- truly over the top in the best possible way. It's not often that a restaurant makes you want to come back the next day, but Mission Ceviche did exactly that. Coming all the way from Australia, this was definitely one of the highlights of our New York trip. Highly recommended -- amazing food, amazing service and an experience we'll remember!

Vibe: upscale, elegant Service: great…read moreReservation: recommended tres leches and sweet corn cake were outstanding lomo saltado steak was great