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    La Caverna

    3.3 (702 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    DJ
    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Shakiyla S.

    I've always wanted to go to La Caverna and it did not disappoint! It's such a cool concept. I really enjoyed the cave like atmosphere. It was very impressive. The food was also delicious! We loved the steak, the nachos, and the shrimp quesadillas. They also have the best tres leches we've ever had and you can't go wrong with churros dipped in caramel. Around 10:30/11pm they have a DJ. We went on a Friday night. Also, the staff members were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

    Jamie L.

    My friends and I stopped in for Taco Tuesday during happy hour. The spot is downstairs with a lounge vibe, and my friend mentioned it turns into a club at night... Taco Tuesday specials were $3 each for beef, chicken, or veggie. Naturally, I tried all three. Honestly, the veggie taco with mushrooms was the only one that was somewhat decent. The others were dry and bland no sauce, dressing, or flavor was present... which was pretty disappointing. I also ordered the fried calamari from the regular menu, which was good, but not enough to make up for the tacos. The margarita was another letdown, weak and lacking alcohol. Would I recommend this place or come back? Unfortunately, no.

    norma q.

    Took my boyfriend here last year and i love the place and ambience was welcoming,food was amazing and i ordered margaritas asked for more alcohol and ofc they provided more and the staff were friendly so definitely recommend coming here,the food is delicious!!

    Lina L.

    La Caverna is exactly what it sounds like - a cave. A literal, glowing, underground cave where bass echoes off the faux-stone walls and everyone is sweating out their overpriced tequila shots under glowing stalactites. It's dark, it's loud, and it's humid enough to make you question your life choices... and then double down on them. This is not the place for subtle vibes. This is where you descend into your weekend and emerge with blurry photos and mysterious bruises. And in that chaos, there it was... a beacon of hope: cold water. No bartenders. No gatekeeping. Just a humble stack of plastic cups and an unbothered dispenser. I filled my cup. I sipped. And in that moment, I understood peace. 3.5/5.

    Toshonie W.

    Me and my friend were in need of a spot to get taco's that was nice and had a chill vibe. While in the LES we stumbled upon this gem! I'm so glad we did. It has a very dimly lit vibe and literally looks like a cave which I love. Food: 3.8/5 the food was delicious but the portions were really small and priced kinda high. Drinks were decent and strong. I ordered a classic margarita. Service: 3/5 we waited for a bit of time to be serviced as the bartenders were switching out and they just seemed all over the place. Ambiance: 4/5 loved the whole demographic the cave like vibe was nice. They had ample seating , tv's playing sports and good music. The vibe was very nice and I'd definitely return again.

    Nachos served like this
    Lauren M.

    La Caverna is a subterranean restaurant on the Lower East Side. Stairs are required to access the restaurant and it is not ADA accessible. The decor is cool and the main draw of coming here. Everything else is pretty average. The best dish were the nachos, but they serve you like 10 chips total on the dish. I wish the nachos were served like true nacho appetizers, piled high. The quesadilla, guacamole, elote etc were good but nothing special. I had the Altamira drink and it was again, good but forgettable. My friends had the margarita tower which is pretty big and gets you 7-8 glasses. Service was generally ok and attentive. The bathrooms are very tiny and could use a thorough cleaning. I actually think the whole restaurant could use a cleaning. Every single surface was sticky. The tables were sticky and the floors were sticky. It was gross. I don't think I'd come back but I am glad I tried it.

    Tacos
    Farah K.

    Located in the Lower east side, this hidden place is quite a gem. Surprised at the reviews but had a great time. Hostess checked up us on the regular. Food was good especially the tacos which was very different. Ambiance was very chill; loved the decor. Would definitely return to try other items on the menu.

    Esther L.

    The nachos were not nachos by any means. Just a super dry and hard flatbread chip in 4 pieces with light toppings. Not better by flavor either. The drink was average. Service was okay but nothing remarkable. Ambiance is what you'd really come here for because the decor is cool and cave like. Otherwise would not come back again

    Elaine C.

    I thought i missed the place when I first got to the spot. The place is super vibey and chill for a big group or just 2 friends. You can hear each other talk which I appreciate. Dont wanna scream. I love how they stuck to the cave theme! Food was great! Not too salty like some places. My faves were the skirt steak and the corn! Service was great as well!

    Fried Calamari Buffalo Wings BEEF TACOS (Gluten Free)
    shade m.

    The vibes in here were great, especially if ur going out with friends to drink it looks cool inside. The food tasted ok I mean u get what u pay for not the best tasting food but it's pretty cheap so I'm not complaining. And the servers were all very kind!In all i recommend!

    Cranberry pineapple mocktail
    Francesca F.

    We really enjoyed our dinner here! The food menu was a bit limited, but what we ordered came out quickly and was delish. The quesadilla was truly one of the best I've ever had, and the guac was also 10/10. We loved the ambiance-- so unique-- and we had a really chill, lovely meal for a great price. Highly recommend for a date night or meal with friends!

    The stairs going into the restaurant.
    Maria O.

    The ambiance was so pretty. The servers were attractive. The drinks were so good. I had the steak churrasco it was delicious. 10 out of 10. Chicken quesadillas wasn't that good. That was 7 out of 10.

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    Ask the Community - La Caverna

    Is this place fun on Thursdays?

    Ya!

    Is there an age limit for entry?

    You have to be 21+ to be inside.

    Is there a dress code and cover charge on Friday nights?

    From my experience there is no cover charge or a strict dress codes. Just try and get there before midnight or you'll be waiting in line.

    What time does the dj start on Saturday nights? Also does happy hour run on Saturdays as well?

    Not sure about the DJ, but happy hour is everyday until 10 pm.

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    4.3
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    Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Thank goodness we FOUND paradise LOST. You ring the doorbell, and are buzzed in to be put on the…read morelist. For my group of 2, it was approximately a 25 minute wait on a Saturday at 7. We jumped over to the bar right beside and drank some girly drinks before getting the notification our table was ready. As with nearly every establishment in NYC, it is very close quarters in paradise lost. We stood at a table while waiting for seats at the bar to become available. Which, we didn't mind. I could see how this might be a little harder to get a seat for a bigger group if you aren't there before 6. It seemed that once a group got a big table, they camped out. The drinks were strong and creative. Friendly bartenders, good music, and yummy options for bar snacks. Also, the bathroom is a nice touch. Given the hell theming for the bar, the bathroom is a 180 and while using the Lou, you can listen to the bible being recited. Theres also a spooky surprise if you press the button in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, it is at the bottom of some decently narrow stairs. So, try and stay sober enough for stairs or you may fall. Go to this bar. You will have fun.

    Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

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    Amazing atmosphere!
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    Osamil Upstairs

    4.3
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    1.9 mi

    this bar has great vibes, and is speak easy esque, tucked behind a hidden door and upstairs of…read moreosamil. The ambiance is not too loud which is perfect for catching up with a friend. I got the omija, which seems to be one of their more popular drinks, which is yogurt clarified. It's definitely a bit on the sweeter side for me but nonetheless delicious. Super easy to get a last minute reservation here!

    Recommended to us by the folks from Atomix, we were excited to visit Osamil Upstairs for a drink…read morebefore dinner. It was on a weekday, the day of NBA Finals Game 3 when everyone else were at bars & lounges getting ready for the game to start. This afforded us a beautiful and tranquil experience at Osamil Upstairs. Hidden behind a locked door inside Osamil, it's a spot you have to seek out to get in. After we shared we were going to Osamil Upstairs, the hostess from Osamil promptly unlocked the unmarked door for us to head upstairs to Osamil Upstairs. Had other customers not come out as we were walking up the stairs, we might have passed the entrance to Osamil Upstairs and continued upward! Much like what you might expect of a speakeasy, it's well-hidden, and the interior just blows the mind. It's elegant, beautiful, and comfortable. The drinks were good. My cheese in the trap was smokey (as promised!) and alcohol forward. My hubby had the Jung cocktail and it had the most magical, delicious combination of flavors! We also ordered a foie gras with toast appetizer as a pre-dinner snack; it was OK. All in all, a really pleasant experience and we'd return if we were in the area again!

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    Beautiful interiors
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    La Caverna - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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