Stopped by on St. Patrick's Day just to grab a drink, and this neighborhood spot turned into a full-on vibe. It's an interesting mix of classic American bar energy with a Peruvian twist, which makes the menu way more fun than your typical pub. Even though it was packed for the holiday, it never felt overwhelming. Lively, but still comfortable enough to actually enjoy your time. I lucked out and found Broken Skull by Steve Austin here--funny because I'd been searching for it everywhere and almost ordered it online. If you're into craft beer, definitely give it a try. Didn't go for Taco Tuesday this time ($25 unlimited tacos is tempting), but I spotted birria ramen on the menu, which already guarantees I'll be back. Food-wise, the mushroom burger was the star--perfectly cooked, juicy, and rich without being too heavy. And the fries? Crispy, golden, dangerously addictive (and I'm picky about fries). Service was warm and attentive despite the crowd. Overall, a fun, easygoing spot that somehow balances energy and comfort. Definitely coming back. read more

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The ceviche was so good! It's a must try if you visited the bar. We also had sweet potatoes fries as a side. I would not order the chicken wing/drumstick again, sadly there was more fat on the chicken wing/drumstick than the meat. The bar had a relaxing ambiance, great place to chill out after work or hang out with friends. Service was pretty fast too. read more

Locksmith Bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Music was the best. You can always count on this place having the best djs so of course you'll have a great night. Drinks are okay. I stuck to beers. Bartenders work fast and the servers are sweet and ready. I love that they made the location bigger. Now it's the perfect size. read more

I like to come here for all you can eat tacos on Taco Tuesday. I also like their Salmon Arequipeno, Chicken Sandwich, Margaritas, and Sangria. They also have a great brunch on Weekends. The portion size is just right and totally satisfying. read more

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If I can give Locksmith six stars, I happily would. Last Saturday I was out celebrating my birthday and needed an end location for my celebration. I was able to get in contact with Oscar and can truly say he met all my needs regarding my party plans. Locksmith was able to accommodate my group of 20 on a busy Saturday night and for that I am thankful. The staff was very attentive and very accommodating with my requests. The service, music, and vibes were a 10 out of 10. If you need a night out, I 100% recommend Locksmith read more

Jess was our server, she's awesome. Oscar the owner came by to check up on us. Great lomo, Let's go Knicks! read more

Locksmith Bar - Chaufa Peruano - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was great but "Dj Good Vibes" seems to be a racist towards the black community, everything other than the dj was perfect great service and even better food love this place not the dj read more

Locksmith Bar - Comment that he made on these African Americans kids - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was cool.... Little late on the review, came here back in March on a Saturday. We got there early around 6-7pm. I think this place picks up after a certain time cause it started getting busier as we were leaving. Anyways, we sat at the bar, our bartender was so dry & our drinks were weak AF. We decided to stay & order food, which was yummy !! All three of our plates we enjoyed. Music was ok but again I think they have a DJ come later in the evening. The place itself was big, they have a second seating section in the back I noticed. Dim lighting, clean & so were the bathrooms. I would come back when in the area for a spot to eat. Enjoy! read more

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Food was delicious, our waiter was amazing . Good music, nice people . Loved it here . Just wish they would've had bigger plates so they won't over stack the sauce on top of my food also brought extra plates at least. My plate was a napkin since no one came back with a plate. Also was sharing this platter so it was a bit weird. read more

Locksmith Bar - Sampler plate - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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* It was a quick stop on a Thursday night, and from the moment I walked in, both the security and waitress made me feel welcome. I didn't realize it was a Peruvian spot at first, which was a pleasant surprise that made ordering easy. * I kept it simple with the salchipapas, and they did not skimp on the sauce. Solid choice for two, but if you're feeling greedy, I don't blame you. * The drinks (had a Vesper, La Flor) were solid though they might be a bit strong for some, so just a heads-up. I'd advise you to ask the server or bartender for suggestions if you're unsure. * Please note:This is a casual spot, ideal for hanging out with friends. I've read that they sometimes host events, though I haven't experienced one myself. The ambiance doesn't give off that vibe when you walk in, so it might vary depending on the occasion. * A bit more verbal communication during service would've been appreciated, though I understand some staff might just be more focused on getting the job done. It wasn't a negative experience by any means, Just to keep in mind, those who prefer a more interactive or attentive style of service. read more

I love this local spot to meet up with friends or date night and have been going for the past 23 years. Food is always good, staff is friendly and they bring in good vibes. Highly recommend for drinks or food. read more

Came here for a karaoke night on a Thursday night. The place might be easy to miss from the outside but has plenty of room and seating inside. Very reasonable prices on drinks, nice, chill vibes. Bartender was wonderful, great customer service. Cool place to come hang out. read more

I have come here many times and last night when I came it reminded me of the many times it has always been delicious. We had the app platter and the fish ceviche. The service was amazing and I will definitely be back. The food was great and fresh. My drink frozen margarita with tamarind was really good. This was a friendly family environment. It reminded me of why, I enjoy going here. read more

Great bar in Washington Heights. I've come here plenty of times and have never had a bad experience. All the bartenders and staff are amazing and I commend their excellent customer service because this place can get PACKED. The bar typically has great DJs on the weekend playing a mix of music that keeps everyone dancing and vibing. Definitely a great place to celebrate a birthday with friends. During the week they have a karaoke night, which is always super fun. You get a discount on your first drink if you sign up to sing, which is a great idea to encourage people to get up and sing. Overall this place is a gem. read more

Service was good. I was here before karaoke night so I missed that crowd, I heard it gets packed for that event. I had the salchipapas as an additional snack. I'd be back for Taco Tuesday, that menu seems most appealing to me. Definitely a cute place to check out in the heights read more

Locksmith Bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

A Washington Heights staple with a very underrated and yummy Peruvian menu. A very friendly waitstaff makes it even better. read more

I'm obsessed with the chicken sandwhich at this place with tater tots and the sweet potato truffle fries. I'm also in love with the salmon dish because of the crispy quinoa outside. The service is always amazing and friendly. I love the setup inside it's very inviting and lovely !!!! read more

The food is the best in the area, great Peruvian choices, great drinks and it's a local vibe with great service. Highly recommend. So I just had a strange delivery experience with the third-party company which didn't have change for my delivery, causing major delay, and I lost my temper. But the restaurant was kind enough to give me the food on the house for the inconvenience. The service was great and even though they can't control what third-party companies do, they were happy to help despite by the time we came to a resolution, I was at my worst lol, Go to Locksmith. Support local business. You can't go wrong. read more

Great service and strong drinks!! You will only need one. Trust me! Very chill vibe, huge portions, just a really great neighborhood dinner and drinks spot. The fish Tostados should be illegal they are SO GOOD!! Be warned though two sound like a small order, it is NOT. They're portions are huge and two is all you will need. I got 4, that was a mistake. I had to give a whole plate to the rest of the table because I was stuffed and couldn't handle anymore. Our server Ellie was just a darling, on her game with that room of tables, and incredibly incredibly sweet!! Set the tone for our whole experience. We will most def be back because that Sunday Brunch and Pina Margarita needs to be a thing in my life! Highly recommend. read more

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Went for a Wednesday Happy hour. The server and busboy were extremely nice however there is an big issue with the quality of the food and drinks. First off the happy hour margaritas were tasteless don't know if it's the mix or the syrup that they use but it was not it. We had the salchipapas which is not on the menu ( that's a good thing), the sliders, wings and some chicken tenders. The wings were delicious, the sliders were undercooked so we sent them back and received two crispy blackened patties. The chicken tenders though seasoned nicely were slimey under the bread coating‍ The salchipapas gave me indigestion and I ended up throwing up I eat out regularly and it has been over a year that I have thrown up after eating. This place has an X in my book. You couldn't pay me to eat the food, which is unfortunate as the ambience and staff are pretty good‍ read more

Came up here with a few friends because I've heard so many great things about this place, especially the drinks. Parking is extremely difficult to find, so take the train or park in the parking garage like we did. The outdoor seating area was a great set up, but because it was going to rain they had to remove some of the tables. We waited about an hour before we got our table which wasn't that bad. We ordered our food, I ended up getting the Cajun shrimp basket which came with Cajun seasoned fries! The portion size was generous, and the food was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The buffalo wings were out of this world thou! If you happen to be there you should try them ! read more

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I probably shouldn't be able to review this place since its pretty much our second home at this point. We're here every weekend and sometimes 5 days in a row. We've been coming to Lock religiously for years now. They've expanded and have been able to fully improve the kitchen, menu and just the overall quality of the food. I would say I wasn't a huge fan of the food when the kitchen first opened. Im a huge foodie but certain things just didn't sit well. We are way past that now and I have tried everything on the menu and even things they were testing, Drinks are always on point and service is always amazing ! So happy to see that they are still here and have grown in so many ways! read more

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The employees were so nice. The brunch special for the Bellini and mimosa was so fun! Thank you to Connor making our stay so enjoyable.

This is the first time I've dined in Inwood. The waitress, Kayla, was so nice and attentive. She stated it was her first week and to be honest, I would have not have known had she not stated it. She was so great and experienced. The food? Amazing. For a Peruvian spot to do tostadas?! This place aced it. I'm Mexican, so the only places I know that make the best tostadas are Mexican spots in Queens. I'm probably oblivious as fuck. I'm lit as fuck btw. I came for their happy hour, and their flavors are amazing. $7 margaritas? And FROZEN?! I appreciate those spots that let you switch up the flavors during happy hour. You know how some spots make you stick with the same flavor the whole time your there because their frozen margs are in the ice cubicle thingy? Not this place! Great food, great drinks, great vibes, great service. Shout to Kayla! Definitely recommend for anyone who's in the area! read more

Locksmith Bar - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Always good food and energy at this spot. I love having a this place so close to home so I can stop by for spontaneous date nights or when I don't feel like cooking. The brunch is exceptional and I especially love the taco Tuesdays which feature the Birria Tacos. read more

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I love this place! Awesome burgers & drinks. Highly recommend! Fabulous service and great ambiance read more

A friend recommended this place when I moved to the neighborhood, but finally got around to visting it. Wow the food was amazing! To start we got cajun shrimp and fries. As soon as we unapologetically devoured the dish which has a nice cajun kick to it (I'd suggest asking for a carafe of water) we knew this was a good choice. My friend got a mushroom burger with a veggie patty and she said it was the best veggie burger she'd ever had. I had the fried calamri and fish ceviche combo. The fish ceviche was so fresh and juicy! Ask for extra sauce on the side! The only thing I did not care for was the calamri which was way overcooked, but I honestly didn't care because everything else was ao good. The dish came with two ways of corn preparation, (handful of cernels each) which were really interesting in taste. One was almost like an unpopped popcorn cernet that was hollow and easy to chew and the other almost like a boiled bean. read more

Omg.....I have found a new spot......so a place wins me over any time customer service is on point.....wow I loved my experience .....I decided to go here for Cinco de Mayo.....and I also took my 6 year old daughter along with me and my two friends...I am not sure if this place is also kid friendly or just super accommodating.. ..now this is not a Mexican restaurant however I had one of THE BEST cinco de mayo celebrations....the staff had props and free small give aways... The food we had was good....apart from the tacos we had crab cakes....tater tots....sliders... and wings..I loved the crab cakes.....however my friend has since return simply for the tater tots....and let me tell you the drinks are good and STRONG.....they really put alcohol in the drinks you feel the kick.....drinks are affordable as well... So the place is a little small.. decor is extremely nice....and they recieve an additional star simply because of the bathroom.....bathroom is gender neutral single bathroom...there are two ...and both were very clean and tidy.....I could not believe it...especially with the volume of people they had... The place is super chilled and laid back and its patrons had the same vibe......I would definitely be going back and recommend you go... Also for NYC I found affordable.....for 3 adults and one child.....we were there from 3:45 till like 8:30.....several dishes at our table and way to many cocktails to remember....our check was only $221 and that already included an 18% gratuity. read more

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Consistently good food and amazing drinks. I love their pollo saltado!! One strawberry margarita will get you RIGHT! read more

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Solid choice for brunch in the heights. Very quaint little spot that opens at 12PM on the weekends. Cheap drinks and brunch that can fill your belly to the brim. We walked in right at 12 and were seated right away. Our waitress was kind, funny, and gave a few recommendations. Her name was maybe Jenn? Any who, onto the food: Drinks Mimosas ($5) $20 2 hour unlimited was an option. Pretty slick deal if you ask me. Food -Snagged a Locksmith Burger with an egg on top. Added bacon, but it never came. Very sad -Fries were solid. Steak cut Not sure if I'll be back in the area in the near future, but I'd stop my this joint to pull up to the bar. Wish they had more than 1 TV. Only soccer was on, on a very heavy college ball kind of Saturday. read more

Locksmith Bar - Locksmith burger w/ an egg. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Can't get over the steak and eggs- SLAMMIN! Went for the bottomless mimosa and it was the best choice for my Saturday brunch :) service is lovely and attentive as well, will definitely be back! read more

We came here in November with a group of friends, after having my birthday brunch down the block. We weren't ready to end the party so we stopped by Locksmith for a few drinks and to watch the game. Since it was an early Sunday, there was plenty of space at the bar for all eight of us and my daughter's stroller; I was able to park her right up to the bar. The bartender was very nice; she offered to make me another drink after I ordered something that tasted more like a spiked green juice than a cocktail but I decided to finish it and order something else. I tried their jello shots which were ok but I've definitely made better at home. We all shared their wings which were really good The decor is sexy and bathrooms are huge. That was a big plus, considering I had to roll my daughter's stroller in there to change her. I definitely want to visit again to try out their menu, either for brunch or dinner. read more

Locksmith Bar - Hubby aced my birthday weekend! I'm sooo happy - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing Amazing Mushroom burger! Service was superb and Avocado Lime sauce was out of this word. Quite possibly best burger if ever had. I would have taken a picture of the burger but I couldn't put it down. read more

Locksmith Bar - Mushroom Burger & Fries - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This place is the best spot in uptown great food, beautiful eating area with an excellent service . I love this place since they open in our neighborhood is a family owned business that will exceed anyone's expectations if you can't afford traveling to Peru like me this restaurant is the closest thing to it. I highly recommend this place unbelievable Peruvian cuisine ceviche and lomo salteado taco Tuesday is a most . Affordable $$ read more

POST COVID REVIEW TLDR: Decent food. Better drink. Great connections with the community. Food/Drink: 3/5 - Have ordered the wings, the chicken sandwich and the fries and shrimp from Locksmith. All were ok. If I could give the company one advice is to perfect these items from the menu since they were a bit bland when I ordered in March/April. Because of this, I prefer this spot for their to go drinks (and their awesome bar vibes pre-covid) more than the items I have ordered in the past. However, I will continue giving them a try with other food options. In the meantime, I recommend getting their henny colada or their passion fruit marg any time you order from here. Both were a hit with me with the henny colada being the preferred of the 2. I'll likely order drinks from them again and pass by once in a blue for their club bar ambiance once things are safe again. Service: 5/5 - Locksmith has been very reliable during the pandemic. Delivery during it has been impressively fast and the people who deliver were wearing masks and gloves when delivering, which I appreciated. If you're looking for relatively fast delivery this is an option. Other than this, I appreciate how embedded they are in the community. They did a lot during the peak of the pandemic to ensure that members in the community had options to stay safe (ex. Stocking up on sanitizing products to sell them to the community (no massive surcharge) before products sold out everywhere). For this reason and their standing with the community (and community events), I give them a 4. Decor/Ambiance - 4/5-N/A for Covid but when I have gone in the past, I've appreciated their style. Everything looks so fresh and so clean with a nyc vibe. COVID Pre-cautions - 4/5 - fast and safe delivery, better than most that have delivered including uber eats. Recommended for: To Go Drinks. Pre-Covid recommended for: Drinks, cool bar vibes (great music). Used to get packed so you know it was good. Excited to see how it will evolve in a post-covid era. read more

Locksmith Bar - Chicken Wings, The Chicken Sandwich & Classic Fries, Frozen Henny Colada (well wrapped) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed my time here. Their outdoor setup is cute- simple and large enough for me to always find a spot to sit. They have the BEST alcoholic slushees here I absolutely loved it, all the flavors are worth a try. The staff is always super nice and they always prioritize the customers! I honestly recommend anything on the menu both for food and drinks. You will not be disappointed. read more

Good food and mixed drinks , me and my friends went on Thursday and they do karaoke! the Dj doing the karaoke was cool as well! Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to have some fun read more

Where would you find a hip joint that also caters to eats that fills your tummy and might just give you a glimpse into the Lima street food scene ... right here. From inception, Oscar and company have thoughtfully crafted a bar experience that makes you want to be a regular here. From the hip but homey space arrangement to the menu that accompanies your libation, really doesn't give you a choice but to fall in love with this Wash Heights, home grown spot. Get your uptown on and give it a whirl! read more

Locksmith Bar - Peruvian Fried chicken - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Quarantine Edition Review: So, over the course of the past few months I've seen on Instagram posts of friends and acquaintances that would get drinks from here and I would also pass by Locksmith and see the crowds they have waiting outdoors for orders and would wonder what the big deal is about this spot...even an acquaintance of mine on Facebook had told me to try out their food. So eventually I did...stopped by 2 months ago and tried out their fries and shrimp platter, chicken fingers and piña colada. I will say they piña colada hits. Everything else though....ehhhh. Not so much. I was disappointed and not too thrilled. The fries were good but who can really mess up fries like that unless you burn em. The shrimp was just okay, nothing really special to me about it. The chicken fingers ‍....never again. They were hard and tasted like something out of school lunch. Maybe it was just a bad night. I don't know, but I'm not in a rush to go back to get food from there. MAYBE a drink but I can also make my own piñas so not so much in a rush to go back for that as well. I could possibly give Locksmith another shot depending on if I go with someone and we're there for some outdoor drinks and they order food and I try there's but other than that, ehhh. read more

Albeit a little pricier than needed, Locksmith Bar is a great choice for traditional bar fare. They serve both food and alcohol to-go during covid-19, including some crazy cocktails in plastic tubs (see the Henny Colada). They also have a decent selection of craft beer. I've only ordered from here a couple of times. I've had the pleasure of trying their Mac and Cheese which is delicious, but the first time they delivered it without utensils and I had just moved into my new apartment and yet to buy any.... so that was interesting. I've also had their Cajun shrimp basket with fries which is freaking awesome. The Cajun seasoning is so delectable, and it goes well with the steak fries they serve up with the shrimp. One time I ordered a margarita from them and it was mostly lime juice. So yeah steer clear of those. Solid 4 in my book! read more