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O Lavrador

4.1 (336 reviews)
ModeratePortuguese, Bars, Spanish
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Paelha Valenciana
Rossana A.

Food was excellent! Been here once before and was not disappointed but this time around everything was delicious. It does get very busy and loud on weekends. Don't leave without trying the bolo de chocolate. It's the best I've ever had!

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Peter K.

Old Portuguese place in Jamaica. Small parking lot. Good sangria, strong and fruity. Got the seafood paella. It was ok, but nothing to write home about. Patrons looked old school and locals, popular place. Bar on other side of restaurant. Maybe I needed to try other dishes.

Anessa O.

Eh , We came by because I was craving paella and so I found this "authentic Portugal and Spain restaurant so we decided why not .... Its a neighborhood restaurant so you'll probably only find people who work or live nearby dining here so its never really crowded and I see why . its looked like a traditional restaurant, wood, bright lights, red napkins .... You know , traditional- that I didnt mind . The service wasn't bad , actually service was great. The hostess /waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating. We ordered cod fish cakes (where in my opinion you can totally skip) and peri peri shrimp (tasty home made dish, great to dip some garlic bread with) and of course my paella . Let's just say they need learn how to execute flavors in that rice dish better . I had to go home and add so many things that were missing (from the saffron to the simple garlic) the food was bland . And worse yet, rhetorical lobster wasn't cleaned so we bit into ... YUCK. Its probably my fault, who craves paella and expect to find a good one super random in NYC (obviously me/ especially since we ARE IN THE MELTING POT CITY) Over all however it was 3 stars . The drinks at the bar weren't bad . They serviced with a smile and it's a great no frills restaurant to bring a larger party . Sadly I wont be back .

Sheena M.

Another amazing dinner at O Lavador! The service was fantastic. The food was amazing. The crème brûlée was perfect. The restaurant is always clean and never too loud, which is great for an intimate dinner.

Karen M.

First time, have yo say the staff was very welcoming. Had a reservation so was seated right away, ordered drinks which wasn't all that, that's why I'm giving them a 4star. Could have done better on the drinks. Our food didn't take very long to come, but boy oh boy. The food was definitely delicious. The seafood dish, was great, just needed some more flavor. Then we went to the bar section which we had an amazing time! Loved when the rang the bell when it's a birthday. We were able to request our own songs! Great place, vibes were nice.

Bronzino
Darsweil R.

The broad Bronzino is excellent. We found the staff to be very friendly in the general vibe at the bar was also festive. We also had the paella that has a combination of meat and seafood. While attractive represented, it was a little short on flavor. We needed to add salt and pepper sauce to spike it up.

Chourico flambé
Teresa M.

O Lavrador is a unique Portuguese restaurant housed in a European-style hacienda with brick arches and an elegant dining room. Family-run for 43 years you must make this your destination for excellent Portuguese and Spanish food, fabulous wines and great service and the prices are very reasonable!

Crisp, juicy wings to go.
Pat F.

O Lavrador aka O Lavs Being frequently in the area some days, I finally had an opportunity to check them out. Indoor dining restrictions were partially lifted, so I chose an early weekday, not so busy time of day to plan my visit. I have heard of this place more times than I can count. O Lavs, as some of the regulars call the restaurant, has a long-standing history with the neighborhood as they've been around since 1981. How wonderful is that? O Lavs Spanish-style décor with hardwood floors plus brick walls were a standout to me, offering a unique and inviting atmosphere. The highlight here is their Portuguese-Spanish cuisine which lived up to the constant conversations I've had and did not disappoint. Rounding things out were the staff that remained friendly despite the whole pandemic thing. Temperature checks, plus Contact Tracing were required at the time of my visit. Plus, face masked and gloved waitstaff. Now that things are gradually opening, hopefully they'll get the additional customer support needed to stay around for another 40 years. TIP: Parking Lot available on-site.

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Family friendly! Best lamb chops. Amazing service from Danny. Nice date time and sports night.

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