I have lived in Ossining for many years and finally got around to trying Karma Lounge for lunch on a gloomy Monday. My girlfriend and I decided to share the very generous portion of paella. The rice in the paella was absolutely delicious and there was a good assortment of seafood. My only criticism if any was that it was a little bit oily as we worked our way down to the bottom of the dish. We ate plenty each and had plenty to take home. We then decided to try the desserts. I had the bread pudding or Tres Luce (spelling?) and she had the flan. Both were delicious but unfortunately, towards the bottom of each, we discovered that they had just recently been frozen. They hadn't quite thawed out at the bottom! The service was excellent - warm and inviting. I wish I could've given an extra star, but between the frozen deserts decide and the oily paella I couldn't. read more

Karma Lounge - Paella - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

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Karma is a good staple in Ossining where there aren't too many nice sit down restaurants. It's almost always near empty (not sure why) so you'll never have to wait which is a plus. Their skirt steak and lomo saltado are amazing, shrimp burrito very tasty, and you absolutely must end with the churros. My biggest complaint is service is slow which is strange because I've never seen it busy and it can get frustrating waiting around for someone. And though the decor and space is really nice, the lack of people doesn't make for a fun and/or lively atmosphere which I find really important for any restaurant experience. read more

Karma Lounge - Lomo saltado - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

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A genuine real deal Mexican restaurant. I enjoyed the shrimp quesadillas and my partner had a tamale with chicken and a pork papusa. The service was super friendly. A giant menu with lots of choices. read more

Updated Review: This place changed owner a few times and now its much better (I gave it a 1 star rating in 2011) ______________ I saw this place when i was walking around Ossining... I was really happy I found a nice place for a quick martini on a Friday afternoon. My husband said that there were NO good bars in Ossining but he had not been here before and I really thought this one could be good. We got there at 11 and sat at a table (10 dollar cover, because there was a band)... we waited for 20 minutes and even though the owner saw us, she didnt say a word. Of course we thought she would send somebody but nothing happened. Sooo...we went to the bar and realized that you could only order there (how were we suposed to know this?), that shots were 9 dollars (in NYC we pay between 2 and 7) and martinis were 10 dollars (average), that they dont serve food between 11 and 3am (i asked the owner is there was any way i could get something, maybe something simple or just chips but she -while eating chips- said no), and that the owner (the woman) is really REALLY rude. I was even more upset when i saw a girl having dinner at 12. I guess you have to be a friend to get this service. Bad in everyway!!!!!!!!!! I am disappointed. read more

The food here is quite good. This is one of those hidden gems that locals know very well. The food is authentic and ripe with flavor. Try the Pupusa combo or the garnacha--both are good. The limo Saltado is by far the best dish. The service is a bit slow, but the ambiance is charming for this hidden gem. read more

While I would have liked to try this place during dinner hours, my one and only [NEAR] nightly experience here has turned me off from trying (along with such other horrible reviews.) One Saturday after sushi nearby, friends and I decided to check this place out. It was about eight of us and with a hefty cover charge of 10$, they would have made off well...had we even walked in. The bouncer who I will name Big Pauly, 6'3, about 300 pounds and grumpy as all hell, was clad in a DTF shirt and baggy jeans. My friendly group walked up eager to check this place out as we had never been before, but upon hearing the bogus door fee, we asked to check it out inside first. I walked ahead a bit, but soon the bouncer was covering my view of the door, saying No, you have to pay to get in, you can't check it out. Are you kidding??? Well you dumb oaf, I'm about 6'2 in stilettos and was still able to see.... A lame band still setting up at nearly 11pm and about 4 patrons at the bar. Yeah. Real poppin in here. Laughed about the door charge, the lack of anything enjoyable inside, and not to mention..nice try with the DTF shirt buddy. No one is going to take you up on that. Sucks b/c I really wanted to try it out, but nope, you turned me off completely read more

Not really sure the deal with this place but never have I ever been told I couldn't wait for someone to order. I had to order right away with no explanation why. I asked if the kitchen was closing or they were closing but no answer just pushed the fact I need to order. Needless I didn't end up staying. I was pretty upset on how everything happened read more

So I don't know where to began. I arrived at Karma for there daily 2 for 1 . I glanced and as for the a food menu. The menue has shrunken with it sleek english version . this is is still one of the cheapest places to eat and take a family. i tried the fried chicken taco , noit authentic but it was an ok rendition of american fusion. Please don't be fooled ,The chicken is not fried but the taco is. i looked forward to coming here for breakfast read more

Karma Lounge - Fried chicken taco - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

I had high expectations for the Karma Lounge of Westchester*, but upon entering, these expectations were quickly dismembered. First off: I applaud their creative naming. If they'd named it Karma Lounge of Ossining instead of Karma Lounge of Westchester, they would have far fewer customers. Unfortunately, they underestimated the power of GPS and or the internet and, despite their name, everyone knows it's in Ossining and no one goes anyhow. That was one of my major issues with the joint: it lacks a crowd. Throughout the two-plus hours we determinedly stayed there was a loyal fan-base of hardcore alcoholics making their presence known on the deserted dance floor, but really, it was not a place to be single nor to mingle. Another thing that irked me was the $10 cover charge. I'm sure they made a whopping $200 off that ploy for the evening; it's silly, because all the high cover charge and high drink price (for Ossining) accomplish is make me stingier with my dough anyhow. It's a good way not to make money. Plus, they probably blew most of what they earned at the door on the two people staffing it (ID and coat check). Of course, they were definitely needed to deal with crowds, throngs of paparazzi out to catch the local celebrities with their guard down, and many minors trying to sneak their way into the happening scene. Cover charges should be charged at venues that have something inside that you want, not at a place that you'll only want to leave five minutes after entering. Despite my sarcasm, it really is a shame that they're not being managed better. PERKS: it is a very nice place, and the atmosphere should not only be intimate, classy, and smooth, but it has the potential to be a place where people would go. I'm sure this has something to do with the old adage about vocation, vocation, vocation. Or location. It is in the middle of Ossining (as another reviewer mentioned, this is not a mecca for the migrating partier) and I think it is poorly promoted. The band they had was pretty good, and the one owner I spoke to seemed like a nice enough fellow, but I got the feeling he was as disappointed with the crowd-slash-scene as I was. read more

I can't figure this place out. I think it's because Karma Lounge has multiple personalities. Part of the place looks like an amazing NYC lounge. The bar looks like you've traveled upstate to some rural town in the Catskills- not necessarily a bad thing, just a very strange and odd counterpoint to the main room. The food is very good. I've had the 5-spice ribs and the burger, and they are excellent. The prices are very reasonable. The selection of liquor and beer at the bar is extremely limited- they don't always carry the same products either. They have a DJ. Every time I've gone here, at at some point music starts blasting so loud that you can't here yourself think. I play in bands and I used to DJ- I enjoy music, even loud music. But this is really inappropriate and, at times, obnoxious. I always think there's a huge party going on in one of the other rooms but it's never the case. I'll end this review how I began it: I can't figure this place out. read more

I highly recommend folks go there and try the Papusas... for $3/each. I had the cheese papusa and it was great. They also have a decent, overpriced, happy hour. $5 for mixed drinks and beers. A little pricey for beers and nonalcoholic drinks. Not sure the bar tender put much alcohol in my margaritas. Sat at the bar so service was good. Recommendation: Go there have some water with your Papusas and get your alcohol elsewhere. read more

Karma Lounge - Happy hour menu - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

I believe this place is now closed, which is a shame, as it had the potential to be something awesome! The food was always pretty good, albeit a bit pricey, the space beautiful and the owners very friendly. However, it couldn't really make up its mind if it wanted to be a martini bar, nightclub or a restaurant. Plus service was often slow, and the drinks really not that good for the price. I think it's best to excel at one thing, rather than do several things to a mediocre standard. The menu was better and more affordable when it was based around tapas, rather than entrees, and the drinks lacked any imaginative flair or real knowledge of cocktail making. I wish the owners better luck for the future! read more

I really enjoyed this place for my first time out. Their are some negative reviews but that is from the previous owners not these new people. Turns out these new owners are from Guatemala which I never would have guessed but I was "pleasantly surprised try them out two thumbs for Ossining's Karma great food and a huge amount of choices (super soft steak OMG ) read more

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Great lunch there today. Chicken fajita for me and shrimp fajita for him. Black beans and delicious rice on the side as well as guacamole and sour cream. Just enough spice to make it interesting. Prices are very reasonable and service is good. Will go there again! read more

Karma Lounge - Sizzling hot! - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

No guacamole, four time order last order they substitute my guacamole with pico de Gallo how my looks like it been in the fridge for more than two week and my coworker order some where else and is fresh. Black beans cold. Got sick after and got a skin break out. I'll never eat here again. read more

The good: We had Calimari and Risotto for appetizers and they were both good. The calimari was served with aoili and roumelade instead of marinara sauce which is more common- but the sauces were great. The skirt steak- medium rare- was tender and delicious! The steak was lightly sauced (marinated possibly?) in some steak sauce I didn't recognize, it had a slightly sweet taste to it, but it was awesome! The menu mentioned chimichurri sauce, which was nowhere to be found but I didn't miss it at all. It was also reasonably priced at $21 Be cautioned: The portion size left a bit to be desired, the steak itself was a decent size, but there wasn't much in the way of sides, could've used more of those delicious potatoes. If I go back I'll probably ask for an extra side of them. The muscle scallop pasta my friend got was huge. The service was on the slow side, I didn't mind because I was with friends, the atmosphere was nice, and the staff was friendly. If I was had been starving or in a rush I might've left a bit annoyed. Advice: Try the aioli or the roumelade even if you don't get the Calimari, I used the roumelade on my potatoes and I loved the combo read more

Food is delicious, prices super reasonable. Staff is friendly. Interior is inviting. What more do you want? read more

Karma Lounge - Chapin tamal and steamed veggies, white chicken in back. - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

Very expensive don't ever order a double shot they 26 dollars one drink when everyone else is like 10 . Be aware

First of all, ew. I threw up on their floor when my food came, it was so disgusting...and my food had 2 strands of hair on my steak, and in my rice there was a nail chunk. The steak was not fully cooked, and i got salmonella. And my rice was too salty, and the salad was so bland. I do not recommend this place !! read more

The service is very good. Food is good for the price . Don't waste your time with the ceviche! The rest is good enough . You get what you pay for . read more

Karma Lounge - Ceviche ! - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

We came to Ossining in 2015. There wasn't much to take in, except for Latin Restaurants, Keenan House, and the Boatyard. A number of new places have now opened. But, Karma Lounge is still an excellent place to eat or drink. It's great for both Latinos and Gringos. They are always extremely nice to us, the food is very good, and the prices are extremely reasonable. You can do a round of beers for two, and two entrees, for about $45 give or take. The skirt steak entree is great, and the steak and shrimp combo does not come with just one or two shrimp; the steak comes covered with several shrimp and veggies. You get rice, black beans and a salad with your entree. The bar area is pretty roomy, and there is a lively crowd there on weekend evenings. Everyone is having a good time. I will come back to this place and reward them for their excellent food, atmosphere and service. read more

Great lunch specials! $8 for a very filling meal with soup, two tacos, rice & beans, chips & salsa. I eat a lot and I was full afterwards. An excellent value. read more

Very nice place, but the service was super slow. The waitress apologized and it was clear that it wasn't her fault. We ordered some tapas as an appetizer and our entrees. We didn't get our tapas for almost an hour and our entrees took almost 2 hours from the time that we ordered. That simply doesn't work for me. The tapas arrived and they were delicious. Unfortunately we had waited so long that our table practically inhaled them. The skirt steak was especially good. We nursed our drinks and conversation as we waited for more food. When it did arrive we were starving. I had ordered the burger and it was just terrible. My friend had ordered the same thing and he agreed. The burger came with a ton of asiago cheese on it. This cheese is very potent and having so much of it really just overwhelmed everything else on the plate, it was all we could smell or taste. I know these "aromatic" cheeses can be an acquired taste, but I've had asiago before and this plate left our table smelling like an old shoe. We ate half or meal and ordered some more drinks to try and wash out the taste. My girlfriend ordered the "tropic-tini" and decorum dictates that I not describe what this thing looked like. It was quite possibly the most unattractive cocktail I have ever seen in my life. It seemed to taste okay, but it quickly became a game at our table to see who could bring themselves to take a sip. It looked just that gross. The waitress came over with our check and offered to take the last round of drinks off of our bill. I was going to ask for all of our drinks on the house at this point, but just thought it better to leave. As I paid, the waitress took me aside and apologized profusely. She said that they were short staffed that night and assured me that if we came back we would have a better experience. I explained that most of what we ordered was just bad. Short staffed or not, a burger should be an easy thing to do right. I told her that it was clearly not her fault, and we knew this, but that it would be unlikely for us to return. Many restaurants have failed in this location and if Karma doesn't shape up they will just end up as another name on that list. PS: Check your menu for typos..... read more

The karma burger is amazing. The rest of the food however is below average. The service is so inconsistent, there have been occasions my family has eaten here and had no problems. The most recent (and last time) I came to karma lounge we waited for our food for an hour and a half. read more

This place sucks. Cover charge with no crowd/atmosphere. Terrible bartender with overpriced drinks. No girls. I will never go here again.

I was here on a recent Friday evening and I found the food, atmosphere, service, all to be quite good. The restaurant is smaller than I expected it to be going in. The wait staff was all helpful, and the decor has a certain elegance to it. The menu isn't quite as varied and interesting as I would have expected it to be, given the tone of the place, but the dishes that we had were all excellent and well proportioned - including dessert. Not a bad place to bring a date for a meal. At 11PM, a decent band came in and started playing. I was completely fine with that, but I'm glad that my date and I had a chance to enjoy all our conversation earlier. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. I did have to wonder a bit about the female manager's choice of dress. When you're going for a classy look and atmosphere in a place, I don't think she should have been wearing worn out jeans - it was a bit out of place. But overall, this place was a plus. It's a cut above what you might expect in Westchester, with a decent atmosphere, and overall very good food. I look forward to going back. read more

Good food. Places policy on prices is a little sketchy though (see photo). Im almost certain thats not legal. Aside from that fave dish is the White Chicken which comes with shrimp and i also get a side of plantains...not bad $22 with tax. This time around anyway -_- been here for the bar scene just for some drinks, local ossining, i liked it though. Wouldnt catch me in there every night but on a full moon or once in a while why not. read more

Karma Lounge - And i quote "oh those prices are from two years ago" ummmm then print new menus and update your websites menu. Cray! Dont let them get you! - Lounges Near Me - Ossining, New York

This is one of Westchester's true hidden gems. The food is as authentic as it gets and cooked to perfection always. The portions are good and not overly generous but you get plenty for your money. The prices are reasonable and the staff is always accommodating. This is by far the best Latin restaurant within 25 miles. Keep in mind this is Central American food, it is not your typical Mexican food (tacos, chimichangas, burritos). If you are on the fence about this place, wait no longer, just go there and you'll see. read more

We've eaten there four times and enjoyed the food, which was tasty as well as inexpensive. The salads are pretty large and a little unexpected in terms of the flavors. We usually share tapas; the tapas menu is varied and the portions are generous. There is nothing ordinary; even the eggplant rollitini is a little different (you can check the menu online) Skirt steak is very good and cooked perfectly, and I don't usually like skirt steak. Truffle risotto is really good as well. My wife loves the blood orange martini. Martinis, of course, are their specialty. Desserts are tasty and plenty large enough to share. I especially like the chocolate cake. The decor is cozy and inviting and the service has always been good. Bottom line is that this is a good place; the dishes are creative and flavorful and the prices very reasonable. And Tuesday nights they have excellent live jazz. Lastly, they have a lovely outdoor patio which is spacious and a really nice place to enjoy some drinks and food. There is NO PLACE else like this in the area. The rest of you foodies have to go to Karma Lounge! read more

For the price it is hard to find a better, more filling meal. Average meals are under $15, generally with salad rice and beans. Quality is 4 stars value is 5. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant. The interior was hip and inviting with a nice outdoor patio. When seated we were given a plate of warm ciabatta with a side of apple relish and herbed butter, a nice start. Our appetizer of seared scallops over herbed polenta was on point! That's all I've got...not another good thing about the evening. Our reservation was for 7:30, our dinners arrived at 10:15. Chimichurri skirt steak ordered medium was like shoe leather and the house burger was a hockey puck. The waitstaff was very friendly and but they were so inexperienced not an empty glass was removed from the table at any point of the meal. The tension in the dining room was palpable. We figured at least the DJ would add a good ending to a not so good evening. Again, not to be. By the time we left at 11:00 there wasn't a dance to be had. We won't make a repeat visit to Karma Lounge. read more

Waiter and waitress very attentive. Clean environment. Food was not expensive but too well done and not very tasty.

Tried this place last night and im back again today!!!. The food was delicious and the place looks very clean. They have out door and indoor seating. Its now a spanish restaurant with great food!!!! There is plenty of parking. Most of the people speak spanish only but dont let that stop you. They have a big menu in english read more

The menu here was recently redone, and it's a lot better than it was in the past. They tried tapas for a while, but they revamped again a few weeks ago, and it's much more streamlined now. The food takes a little while to come out, but it's because everything is fresh and well-balanced. The eggplant lasagna is wonderful, the papardelle with lamb sauce is great, and the chocolate lava cake is really decadent and delicious. The staff is super friendly. I'm hoping they've really found themselves now, and stay with this new style of food. read more

The portions are good and so is the pricing but the food is never hot. I have eaten here more than a handful but they can never get the food hot. Beware of what you order from the bar. Stick to simple things. Waiting for improvements. read more

Karma Lounge has great menu and fabulous chef...food is delicious and not too pricey...get Ali, one of the owners to make you a martini and I promise you'll love it...lots of variety...jazz nights, karaoke, live bands and dj...check out their website for calendar of events...for the mature crowd...grown and sexy all the way... table seating, bar area, cocktail seating and couches to lounge on...a hidden nugget in this little riverside town...grab your friends head their for dinner and spend the rest of the night dancing away! read more

3.92 Stars!!!! I have been here twice: once for Breakfast and as of today I have now been here for lunch. I got to say soooo Yummy. The first time I was here I had breakfast and they were running a special. You got eggs, rice and beans, plantains, avocado, fresh made tortillas and a coffee with a side of hot steamed milk for only 5 dollars!!!!!! If you need your fix for some meat you could add on sausage for an additional 2 dollars. This deal was available as long as you came in before 10 am. I don't believe they are still running that special, which is a shame and I hope that they bring that back (hint hint). All that for 5 dollars (w/o sausage) that's a steal! Today I had the Karma Paisa which is their take on the Bandeja paisa. Now,...If you have never tried a Bandeja Paisa stop reading this review and don't walk, RUN to the nearest Colombian restaurant and order one. I will be here when you get back and now you have something to compare to Karma's Paisa to when you go. Now enter in the Karma Paisa (que drumroll) Priced at $14.95 and you get a lot of food. If you eat sensibly (which I do not), but if you do you can get away with two meals or 2.3 meals from this dish. This dish features Steak, Sausage, Rice and Beans, Chicharron, one fried egg and some plantains. To accompany the smorgasbord on your plate they give you a basket of tortillas for the table to share. This baby is seasoned to perfection! The char they achieved on my steak and their ability to keep it rare for how thin my steak was, is a testament to the cooking that goes on in the kitchen. My first bite of sausage had my mouth tingling with oh so lovely sensations, that I couldn't wait to stuff the next bite in my maw. When the waitress came to ask how our meal was my direct quote was "OMG Its Delicious". I can't say how any other dish is as I have not tried it but if all the dishes on the menu are as good as what I had today you bet your bottom dollar that I will be a repeat customer. Lets break this down Steak...............4 stars Sausage......... 4.2 stars Plantains......... 5 stars (first off I'm a sucker for plantains but these were perfect!!! no dryness here) Rice ............... 3 stars beans............. 3.7 stars Tortillas........... N/A (I didn't have any today so I will not count them here) Coffee............ 3.8 stars (not burnt and it was strong, Starbucks eat your heart out) Price ............. 3.8 stars (for a sensible eater) ----------------------------------- Total ............. 3.92 Stars read more

Great place! Food, drinks, music, ambiance was fabulous! Truly a treat for all senses. The food was creatively and tastefully prepared by chef Miguel. My wife and I really enjoyed our dining experience. Will definitely continue to patronize this establishment. read more

So this restaurant is now under new ownership and is now a different Karma. Food was great and plentiful. Waitstaff was great and service was much better than the previous Karma. read more

Karma Lounge is fantastic! The food is authentic and fresh, decor and ambiance is on point. The owner/chef knows how to make a steak and killer tiramisu. All around great place with great staff. During the weekend this place turns out a nice night spot with good drinks. I have frequented this location and continue to do so! keep it up!!! read more