Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The food, service, and drinks were all amazing!read more

My sister and I visited Kantu Peruvian Cuisine on August 16, 2026, and this was our second time…read morehere. The food was AMAZING the first time around, so I was really hoping they would deliver again. And when it came to the food--they absolutely did! We ordered ceviche, tostones with guacamole, drinks, and our entrées. Everything was coming out and we were enjoying ourselves. I went to the restroom--which, by the way, was very clean--and when I returned to the table, I happ5ened to look up in the corner. That's when I noticed the restaurant had a PENDING letter grade. Now I'm concerned. I asked our server if she could find out from the manager why the grade was pending. She came back and told us it was because of a leak, but they couldn't remember the inspection score. That answer didn't completely sit well with me, so you know what happened next... I started digging. The last time I visited, they had an A, so seeing "Grade Pending" definitely caught my attention. When I looked into the restaurant's inspection history, I couldn't find the specific reason for the current pending grade, but I did see that an earlier inspection in May 2025 resulted in a B. I understand that even a restaurant with an A can have violations or issues, and a pending grade doesn't automatically tell you what the problem is. But when I'm eating somewhere, I definitely want to know what's going on. Our server was super sweet and reassuring, and the restaurant had plenty of customers dining there. The restroom was also extremely clean, so I'm hoping that same level of cleanliness carries into the kitchen. And trust me--I'll be driving by next week to see what letter is in that window! I'm rooting for an A! Now let's get back to that FOOD because they deserve their credit. The flavors were so good. My steak came out medium-rare exactly the way I ordered it, the asparagus was delicious, and that GUACAMOLE?! EVERYTHING! The food here really is excellent. The servers have been welcoming, attentive and sweet during both of my visits, and I was especially happy that I was able to enjoy my meal without having an allergic reaction. That's why I really need Kantu to keep it together! The food is too good, the service is too welcoming, and I'd love to see more people in the area experience their excellent Peruvian cuisine. MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT: MIXED FOOD: KISSES! Flavor: Service: Cleanliness I personally observed: Pending Grade: I'm watching... The food gets my kiss of approval , but that pending grade keeps this review firmly in the MIXED category for now. Kantu, I'm rooting for you. Now let's get that A back in the window!

Came to Tacoshi as part of my recent mission to explore sushi a little more, and I have to say,…read morethis place may have converted me even further. Right away, the decor catches your attention. The design really sets the tone for the experience and gives the restaurant a stylish, energetic vibe without feeling over the top. To drink, I ordered the Red Emperor, made with tequila and lime. It had a great balance of flavor and was refreshing without being overly sweet. Definitely a good choice to start the meal. We also shared the nachos with guacamole as an appetizer. They were solid, but what stood out most was the presentation. You can tell they put effort into making the dishes look just as good as they taste. For tacos, we tried the chicken, steak, and fish. All three were good, but the steak taco was easily my favorite. It had the most flavor and was the standout of the trio for me. The fried rice was also surprisingly good and complemented everything else we ordered. The main event, though, was the Stairs to Heaven Sushi Roll Combo. We got the Kakimama, the Smoke Show, and the Geisha rolls. The Smoke Show absolutely lived up to its name and stole the spotlight. Between the flavor profile and the avocado, it was easily my favorite roll of the night. As someone who's still fairly new to sushi, this was the dish that really made an impression on me. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything came out smoothly. Overall: Tacoshi delivered on just about every level -- atmosphere, drinks, food, and service. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or someone just getting into it like me, there's a lot to enjoy here. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

I had heard many bad things, including that it was organized by another illegal group and was…read moreoverpriced. So finally I paid a visit early in the afternoon and ordered a traditional Latin fusion dish, Pollo a la Creme, which was delicious. The restaurant has a sports-bar-like feel, with attentive wait service and tasteful decor. The only thing that I did not expect was the management smoking hookah. Is that legal I don't know. Are they worth a second visit? Well, the answer is yes!

All flavored mojitos Happy hour menu!…read moreBeautifully decorated Great service! Food menu has it all, but I came for the coconut mojito!!

This place is super cute decor which I love because dinner included ambiance in addition to good…read morefood. Started with coconut shrimp and stuffed sweet plantain with Chicharron. Both appetizers were 10/10. Soft sweet plantain with crunch pork - you get both works sweet and salty. For dinner we got the fried rice that comes with shrimp, beef, chicken etc. 10/10 very tasty.. Now to the drinky drink. I got regular mojitos which is my fav drink. It was so good, not too sweet but just right. The hubs got Long Island iced tea, also very good. The service was 10/10 very attentive and we ended the night with a free shot.. Parking can be a bit tricky, but give yourself time and get there early.

Tried Citrico for the first time and loved the space; warm, tastefully designed, and thoughtful and…read morebeautiful tablewares. All dishes were beautifully presented. Food was good but some attention to details would have made it it better: - taco shells were really wet and soggy from being placed on a wet plate (it was like eating dough) - Guacamole was under salted and seasoned. No heat/spice (should consider fresh jalapeños vs pickled). - other dishes had potential to be great but execution in plating fell short (over saucing etc) Service was earnest but our waiter told us that there was no happy hour on Friday, which was published on the website and on the menu. We reminded the waiter of such and then the person had to go check; took 10 mins or so which seemed long. It was hard to get servers attention during the meal. Not terrible but something for the restaurant to consider. They deserve a 3 for food quality or service but will give them the benefit of a bad night of service.

Even if you're not in the mood for Mexican food, I would highly recommend this place! It is billed…read moreas New Mexican food, and that works! All our food was delicious, not greasy, good service and vibes. Quality ingredients, kind of disco vibe, vibrant scene.

A speakeasy-style restaurant in the heart of LIC. I came here after seeing good things on social…read moremedia, especially about the entertainment--there were videos of an aerialist dancer spinning effortlessly from a ring above the bar mid-set. Unfortunately, there was none of that on a Friday night. It also wasn't busy at all. The music was very loud, the space was extremely dark, and the overall vibe didn't match the hype. I ordered appetizers and entrées, but everything came out at the same time. The timing definitely needs improvement--by the time I got to my entrée, it was cold, and I felt rushed trying to eat everything at once. The drinks were good, and most of the food was good as well, but I would skip the lamb chops--they were dry and lacked flavor. Overall, some potential here, but the experience fell short of expectations.

Went to The Newsroom on a Saturday night and the vibes were absolutely on point. The space was…read morebuzzing without feeling overcrowded, the music was right, and the energy felt fun, social, and lively. It's the kind of place that works for a night out with friends, a date, or even a small celebration. What really stood out was the presentation. Every dish and drink was brought out with intention and creativity. You can tell they care about how the experience feels, not just how the food tastes. It made the night feel elevated without being pretentious, which a lot of reviews online also point out. Food-wise, everything delivered. The jerk chicken egg rolls were a standout. They were actually real egg rolls, crispy and well-structured, not soggy or overstuffed like you get at places that try too hard and miss the mark. They had a nice kick of heat but were still balanced and enjoyable. We also had the guacamole with shrimp, which was lightly fried and really well done. The shrimp added great texture and flavor without overpowering the guac. The sea bass came out whole, which was impressive on its own, but we asked if it could be cut in half so we could share and the staff handled it perfectly. It was cooked beautifully and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. Presentation again was spot on, and it tasted just as good as it looked. Drinks were solid across the board. Based on both my experience and what others have mentioned in reviews, I'd recommend sticking to the cocktails as they're listed on the menu. They're clearly well thought out and balanced. Trying to modify or reinvent them doesn't really add anything, since the menu drinks already do what they're supposed to do. Overall, The Newsroom lives up to the hype it gets online. Great vibes, creative presentation, strong food execution, and a cocktail menu that works best when you trust it. Definitely a spot worth returning to, especially on a weekend night when the energy is high.

My sons recommended this restaurant for a birthday outing because when I'm in town my staples must…read morehave are pizza, bacon egg n cheese and delicious Spanish food. It was a Sunday and after happy hour which was good for me. There was a live DJ right in front of our table and ample dance floor space if that's what you want. Hence the music was extremely loud so conversation with my family was out of the question lol, but thankfully they were finishing up their set and we speak without yelling. The music that played after was loud but not drowning. Nice big space inside, lots of tables with very accommodating waiters and personable.. First time here and didn't ask about portion size of my choice but boy was I surprised. The lechoncito meal could easily feed 4 people and it was delicious. The appetizer platter was also good except for the rubbery calamari, that needs to melt in your mouth not have a competition in your mouth. Not a bad place if you want to hang out with friends or dinner spot. People were enjoying themselves for sure. Try it it's not terrible.

Saturday afternoon early dinner, five adults. This is our second time dining at coquito blu, the…read moreservice was excellent, very attentive people from the hostess, to the manager to the server from the beginning to the end. Being that it was early afternoon they didn't have the normal loud music which was perfect for us because we were looking to have a family dinner just food, drinks and conversation. The drinks were good, the appetizers tower was good and as requested they separated the appetizers due to food allergies. Now, as for the main dishes, some left more to be desired and some less to be desired. 1. The fried whole fish was excellent, very tasty and fried perfectly. 2. Two fried pork-chops w/red rice and potato salad. This dish was also good. Only thing undesirable was the potato salad, actually it tasted like commercial potato salad, bland and mayonnaisey. 3. Prime skirt steak, cooked very well as requested and delicious. Now, that yuca manchego mash that is served with the steak is definitely a big NO. It's Yuca, why mess it up by smothering it with oily globby cheese. 4. Havana chicken. The plating was pretty. But pretty isn't enough, it needs to taste good and this dish just didn't have flavor. Basic chicken and white rice with black beans in water. (The beans literally looked like they were served in the water they were soaked in). 5. The final dish was mofongo in a garlic sauce. No, absolutely not....not worth ordering. The mofongo alone had good texture and flavor, but when you sit it on a soaking bath of what tasted like mayo ketchup w garlic it's a an unsavory mess. Now, I know your motto indicates you offer a blend of cultural influences for a contemporary Latin experience but the Latin culture has Sazon and flavor and some of those dishes just lacked that. Would I recommend Coquito Blu, yes go get your drinks and appetizers...but go have dinner somewhere else.

Been planning to go to this restaurant for the longest. SO…read morefinally for 5 de mayo I went with my friends to enjoy. I usually start with the good. so lets do the bad first. They advertise free parking but we got there at 630 and the parking is next door and only after 8. Second the entrance is not wheelchair accessible at all. it has about 8 steps, we asked if there was like another entrance and they said no. One of the workers was not even sure , so finallv it was a no. They did not even offered to help but my friends carry me up. After this smal backlash we sat and we were greeted really nice.The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did not know what to order so she help out with that, her choices were on point. we had a sushi plate to share and you could pick 3 different ones, It was on point. We also had a tower of passion fruit margarita that was pretty good and a special price for 5 de mayo. We Got another plate of sushi that was amazing too, a order of chicken tacos , wings and fries. the wings were ok and tiny..We did get another tower lemon flavor but I think passion fruit was the best one. The place is really nice decorated and the music is on point, they played everything on the book. So excellent. And finally the bill, they add 4% credit card fee without knowing if u paying with a card or cash. I like using cash myself so they had to figure it out to get it off the bill Imaoo. Love to visit this place again but the stairs kill it, But for other people not using wheelchairs its a great spot. They have a great bar and the waitresses and Manager are really nice

This place is a Latin-Asian fusion sushi spot. Not what I was expecting until I walked through the…read moredoor. It felt like I was in a club because it was dark inside and they had loud music going. Overall, I was expecting a better experience since I heard this place was good. But I was a bit disappointed when I dined here for the first time last night. We were sat immediately and in a booth, which was nice. But everyone who passed by our table kept bumping into it because of the position it was it which made it incredibly annoying. Upon sitting down, the experience felt rushed and not very friendly/welcoming. Our server came to take our order but didn't even give us waters. We weren't ready the first time she came so we asked her to come back. We still never got our waters. We ordered the 3 specialty roll + fried rice combo and an alcoholic bev. We got out alcoholic bev first - STILL NO WATERS. Our food came after that and we ate. The food was good but its definitely a sushi place that douses their sushi w/ sauces - maybe that's why it was good? The drink was good, but also felt overpriced and a bit too syrupy. Upon eating our whole meal, we still never got our waters. Side note- we saw one of the chefs go up to the sushi buffet table and grab sushi pieces with his bare hands. So we're glad we didn't go with the AYCE option.

Stop by for a quick happy hour drink with the family really had a wonderful experience. The service…read morewas top-notch. The drinks were good and even the appetizer was outstanding. Enjoy the vibe along with the music in the background may for a nice early Friday evening.

Delicious meal! Recommend the Guacamole which was light and fresh. My husband's chicken burrito…read morewas really good and I had the salmon with mango sauce. The coconut mocktail was delicious! The server was welcoming and attentive, made sure we were happy with everything!