We have visited the pleasant Chelsea spot several times, but due to traveling had not been for over a year. All I can say is they must be under new ownership, we were eagerly looking forward to their suckling pig, preceded by various appetizers, but arrived to find a completely different menu. No suckling pig, except in the form of appetizer mini sandwiches, and the whole menu is now a limited selection of tapas along with a few rice plates. The tapas we ordered were mediocre at best, but I was especially annoyed by a paella type vegetarian rice dish, which described succulent vegetables and arrived with some limp piecs of brocoli and canned straw mushrooms. The food was pretty bad, but what is worse is that no restaurant employee, from bus boy to waiter on up, appeared to be the slightest bit interested in hearing about our disappointment. This one's a no return for us. read more

Terrible. Made a reservation for 7:30. Arrived on time in a December downpour. They said our table would be ready in a few minutes. It was 45 minutes and we left. In the meantime, we ordered two glasses of red wine at the bar, assuming we'd be seated soon. But, oh no, your reservation here is worth nothing. Paid $44 for two glasses of mediocre red wine and left at 8:15 in the rain looking for a restaurant that would treat us humanely. Avoid this place at all costs! read more

A newish spot in the hood. I went here with my sister for dinner recently. We sat inside because it was a hot day, but next time I want to check out the garden. We started with some sangria and then decided to just order some tapas. We got the trio charcutero which was so good, all three meats were delish and it was a huge portion. We also got crujiente mahonés, cheesy bread which was good but not amazing. Then we got the fried shishito peppers which I think is one of the most addicting things to eat. There patas bravas were also pretty bomb. So we loved the food but the service was kind of slow, it took forever to get refills on sangria or water or the check. read more

This is one of the prettiest restaurants that I've ever been to! First, there are beautiful rose arrangements everywhere! Of all colors! you walk into the restaurant and it smells like roses. The atmosphere is modern and warm, but they also do a great job of combining that with nature and use of natural lighting. Their back porch seating is right below an open roof so it's perfect for the summer. The food is delicious I really like the pork belly special and the paella is simply devine, I wish they have more meat tapas options read more

This place is perfect for a date night! It's a small little restaurant (as many New York restaurants go) but the food is big on taste. My girlfriend is vegetarian, and I'm a huge meat eater, so a tapas restaurant was perfect for us. We got the Arroz Murciano (vegetarian paella) that had great flavor. The restaurant has a cute back seating area that is outdoors but has branches/leaves that line the top to make it feel indoors. If you need a good spot for a dinner date, go here! read more

Oustanding, imaginative/creative menu and lovely ambiance. It's a bit expensive, but worth it for special events and pre-theater for the Joyce theater nearby. White anchovies uniquely delicious, though small portion. Superb service. read more

Three of us went to the restaurant with reservation, but they still kept us waiting for 15 mins to get seated. Also the front waitresses seemed unhappy and inpatient to people. We ordered paella and potatoes. The food tasted good but a bit too salty for me personally. One thing I do like this restaurant is the flowers, very romantic. Next time if I want to have paella again, I would try out others'. read more

Phenomenal Spanish cuisine. The slow cooked rice dishes are amazing and absolutely worth the wait. The entree size is enough to share. The lamb croquettes were also so delicious. The wine, good but a bit pricey as well as the cocktails. We will be back! read more

Fantastic Spanish restaurant! Beautiful ambiance with elegant flower arrangements and low lighting. Despite being a vegetarian, I was able to have a great meal (love the tapas and the sangria!). I would definitely recommend coming here for a romantic date. read more

This is a nice date spot. Too bad I didn't go with a date! Came with a friend for some cocktails and small plates... First thing I will say is if you're coming here, request a table on the perimeter of the restaurant. In typical New York fashion they crowd the tables together and as people get drunk it gets loud! The design and accents are beautiful. Dark mood lighting. Beautiful, fresh floral arrangements. Retractable roof. Fireplace. Why three stars then? My friend and I ordered cocktails. I got the La Gitana which as I reference the menu on their website was different than the one I ordered! It was good though... .vodka, rosemary, fresh mint, lemon/lime. The drinks took forever to come out. We got our first small plate before they were served. For tapas we tried: hummus on country bread, a goat cheese dip with tomato-based sauce and a shrimp dish. All were good but nothing was outstanding. I would say this is definitely more of an ambiance and mood place. Also what disappointed me was that the menu on their website was different from what they actually served. There were several things I wanted to try that were not on it. They had soft shell crabs on the menu in the restaurant but... they were out of those. The total tab for two was about $100. For some small snacks and drinks, pretty pricey if you ask me. They need to lower their prices or up the service to make what they offer worth the money. read more

I was really excited to find this place, as the reviews looked great, and this spot is often named as one of the most romantic in Chelsea. I brought my wife there to celebrate our 4th anniversary, and, for the most part we had a beautiful evening. The mezcal cocktails were good, and our tapas were tasty. The disappointment came after we had finished eating, paid, and were leaving the restaurant. Another customer, who was waiting for the bathroom, loudly made kissing noised towards us, leered, and perversely said "I just LOVE you girls." My wife and I are in our late 30s. This all happened as we stood near the host's stand, about ten feet from this harasser. The hostess completely ignored him. After spending $200 on dinner and expecting RESPECT in a restaurant in Chelsea, in the middle of Pride month, I was shocked, and we won't be returning. read more

My wife had heard good things from a coworker about Salinas, and I'm always game for tapas, so we headed here for an end-of-the-week casual dinner on a Friday night. It's pretty packed - a small bar area in the front, and cozy seating in the back (although you get a little more space - not really any more privacy - then you get at some other cramped joints). Very lively and bustling, and nice wood finishes and shelves along the dining room - makes you feel like you are eating in someone's living room. The service was very well-done, with the tapas being brought out in a timely fashion and spaced out so that we weren't chilling too long while waiting for the paella to finish. As for drinks - I don't know if they do any beers here (the menu didn't have any), and while the cocktail selection is quite interesting, the two I ordered had way too much ice in them. I don't mind some ice, but it definitely diluted the edge of the drinks quite a bit more than I would prefer. For cocktails that ran north of $15 per drink, that's a letdown. While the drinks were disappointing, the food was overall very well-executed; my only comment is that the tapas selection here is definitely smaller than other solid tapas joints (e.g. Casa Mono, Soccorat) I've been to in NYC. We started out with the croquettes, which are definite must-haves. Some croquettes can be too dense, but there were perfectly fried on the outside and quite light / creamy on the inside, with the specks of ham sticking out as savory bits in a sea of egg. Next up were the anchovies, which were execute very well. The saltiness of the anchovy was relatively restrained, and I liked the light marinade / vinaigrette drizzled over it, adding a nice twist of flavor that helps to enhance the character of the fish without making the saltiness too overpowering. The crunchy bread on which it is served is also a nice complement to the flakiness of the anchovy. Last up on the tapas side was the crudo, which really is more of a steak tartare with some veggies and clams mixed in, served with a dash of black truffle vinaigrette that adds a great flavor to the tartare. I think it may have been a bit crowded of a tartare, as the pure flavor of the raw steak didn't come through as strongly as others I have had, but it was very good nonetheless, and I liked the crunch provides by the wheat berries, which were lightly toasted and provided some texture to each bite. We ended up doing the nuestra paella, which may very well be the best paella I've experienced in NYC yet. The soccorrat was done perfectly, with lots of crispy rice chunks in each bite adding some additional flavor from the char. I particularly liked the chicken in the paella, which was very well-flavored and of high quality, and the rest of the seafood was also delicious (including the head-on prawns, once you negotiate your way around it...I let my wife handle them!). The rice itself is so well-flavored; sometimes, with paella, the rice can be a bit dry or a bit flavorless, but this was done so well, with just the right amount of saltiness, that it's one of the best executions of the dish I've had. I really appreciated the server doing the first round for us; he also scraped all the paella off the bottom of the pan, so you weren't left with the crisped part stuck to the bottom and unable to get it off later on. We finished up with a couple of desserts - the Basque rice pudding, which I really enjoyed the smoky flavor of the pudding, as well as the fizz on the top, which gave a nice airiness to each bite; and the flourless chocolate tartine, which was decent but not amongst the top flourless chocolate bites I've had. The pistachio gelato also melted way too quickly to get noticed, and the caramelized chocolate 'glass' on top of the cake struck a dissonant chord from a flavor standpoint. All in all, though, I really did enjoy the food here. I wasn't blown away by the cocktalis, but their tapas and paella are all top-notch offerings. I do wish there was a bit more variety by way of the menu, but Salinas does the smaller menu they have here to an excellent level. I'm sure that we'll be back again! read more

Hands down the best paella I ever had. The entire restaurant was filled with fresh flowers

We were there on a cool evening. We were seated under an air conditioner vent. Air conditioning was not needed on this chilly night, but management thought otherwise. I felt a cold draft on my head the whole evening. The music was loud, and mindless I will not return. read more

Oh my goodness! We had a reservation. They showed us to our table (20 mins late) and we were told they needed the table back in an hour and a quarter. The restaurant was 50% empty. I spoke to the Manager, Amanda, and questioned the time limit. She said someone else had reserved that table and reiterated that we needed to be off the table in the 75 minutes until then. I said that did not allow us enough time to eat and talk (it was a quiet summer weekend evening and we did not want to be rushed.) Amanda effectively said, take it or leave it. She did not afford me the courtesy of a conversation and seemed unwilling to discuss or listen to my enquiry. I found her to be rude, curt and condescending. After this attempt at a conversation, we were then offered table in the small front section of the restaurant, i.e. not in the main restaurant. The table was very small (suitable for drinks, not dinner) and very close to other tables so offered no privacy whatsoever. This was not conducive to eating dinner and a catch-up conversation. Had we have been treated and spoken too in a more respectful way, we may have been willing to accept the table offered in conciliation, but it was evident from the hostility we felt, that our custom was not valued so we decided to leave and dine at a nearby Spanish restaurant, Txikito. This was a surprising and disappointing experience. I have been to Salinas several times but my friend had not and was looking forward to it and was disappointed. I have not before had the experience of my reservation effectively being bumped (by virtue of the unrealistic time to dine) by another for which the restaurant assigned greater priority (as reservations are made on OpenTable and thus should all be equal.) The good news is that there are many other Spanish restaurants in NYC so we have alternative options. The bad news is that I still feel shocked and bewildered by this experience and particularly by the rudeness and condescension of the Manager. She must have missed the 'Customer Hospitality Training Day! I cannot fathom any other reason as to why we were treated so poorly. Follow Up Note: After posting this review, I took time to look at other reviews. Of particular interest to me was reading the response by the Owner to other reviews that described unfavorable experiences at the restaurant. I found most to be petty and somewhat childish, always defensive and often aggressive. Ironically, I found the owner's tit-for-tat responses quite comical, given that many serve only to corroborate the unfavorable comments made by customers, which the owner is attempting to negate!! However, they do provide insight as to how and why the Manager, feels it acceptable and appropriate to speak to customers the way she spoke to me (and seemingly others, as many reviews illustrate this to be a frequent and regular pattern of behavior by Management.) They are seemingly indicative of the culture of the restaurant, defined by the Owner and cascaded down to the Manager. Going forward, I will read reviews before making a reservation! read more

A tremendously fulfilling experience, and frankly a pleasant surprise! - 4.5 stars Stepping into Salinas was like entering an instantaeously relaxing, spa-like haven. Honey-colored lighting, touches of fresh floral bouquets, and from my recollection a waterfall running down one of the walls. The front holds a petite bar and lounge appropriate while waiting for your friend/dinner partner. It would seem a little odd for me to say that the front of the restaurant felt like a luxurious getaway spa setting since that's not really synonymous with food, but it made me want to have a drink, unwind, and indulge in dinner. The hostess immediately greeted us, offered to coat-check which we declined, and took us down a dim hallway to the dining area. The room was a combination of tastefully chosen elements that played up the other. Lustrous mahogany wood tables, rough-cut, creamy stone walls, ocean blue velvet chairs trimmed with metal buttons (reminscent of a men's lounge in the 50's, loved the chairs), accented with fair-colored flowers, and bookshelves filled with knick knacks (books, mini vases with flowers, etc). You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor and they struck a true harmonious balance of the masculine and feminine. Onto the food! My dinner mate and I ordered the following: La Mora cocktail - Big on bourbon cocktail. Carried refreshing hints of the other ingredients listed. Red Sangria - Dark ruby red, this is not your fruity, silly, brunch sangria, but something aged, deeper, and stronger on the wine side. Loved it. Cordoniz con membrillo (app) - Quail wrapped in bacon. My dinner mate said " I've had quail before, but never like this." Small pieces of quail warmly encircled by thin, crispy bacon with pan seared quince (fruit that tasted and felt like a mix between an apple and an asian pear) with some balsamic sauce drizzled over the plate.Quail pieces were juicy and evenly cooked, bacon was not overdone or salty, and almost seemed to be a natural wrapping for the quail. And make sure you soak up all the balsamic sauce with every bite. It would be a shame to waste. Panceta con calabaza - Berkshire pork belly slices lying on a bed of kabocha squash. How can you go wrong? The pork belly slices were perfect bite-sized portions showcasing the natural flavor and richness, paired with velvety, steamed kabocha squash. Pollo campero (entree) - Chicken/beans/lemon emulsion/mushroom/greens. It came out with crispy skin, and plentiful amounts of a light creamy sauce smothered on top. My only suggestion, more mushrooms! The mushrooms on all the dishes here were phenomenal. I love mushrooms and I wish they matched the amount of mushrooms with the beans on this dish, but either way a lovely entree. Porcella (entree) - Slow roasted suckling pig. Need I say more? This is Salinas' priciest dish at $44, but the portion is generous and almost enough for two. Literally, the most tender, falling off the bone, melt in your pork I've ever had. Better than the most succulent baby back ribs/lechon asado/lechon baboy I've ever had.This dish was in a class of it's own. A note on the service. First, our waiter was punctual, professional, and superbly attentive. He came by at all the right times.The other individual who brought out the dishes was the same. He accidentally spilled a little water on the table while pouring, and our waiter was there in a flash inquiring if my dinner mate got wet, offered a napkin. Flawless service. Also, I had a chance to meet the owner of the restaurant Mary Catherine (gorgeous woman!) and saw the closed off part of the restaurant. During the summer they open up the ceiling and honestly, I want to go back. I can just imagine how beautiful and charming it can be in the warmer months. Reminiscent of lounge areas in the Napa Valley/Sonoma Valley vineyards. I appreciated the hint of California. Lastly, my recommendations for this spot. All the dishes I ordered were amazing, as well as the drinks. Definitely want to go back for the 2 person paella. The ambiance was classy/refined/intimate. I would say this restaurant is better suited for a romantic/intimate date, rather than a first date spot. I think tables as big as 6 would be ok but anything more would feel too loud/too much. Hidden gem, but I feel like once word is out this place will get popular. Go give it a try before it does. read more

I hosted a bridal shower in Salinas garden room and every thing from decor to service was amazing. My primary contact was with the manager, Amanda. She was able to help us accommodate one of our guest dietary needs and coordinate with Salinas' amazing chefs to make a wonderful cake for our bride. The menu was amazing and the guests loved the paella! Thank you for a wonderful party. read more

Salinas - Spanish Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is a perfect blend of lively and romantic. The flower arrangements and candles are just perfect. It's truly beautifully decorated. We sat "outside"- which has a retractable roof and a pretty canopy. The appetizers were delicious. We had the garbanzos fritos and the pork belly w pears. The paella was outstanding made with bomba rice and generous amounts of clams and shrimp. Make a reservation. It's a gem. read more

Salinas is beautiful and romantic, the service is excellent, and the food is phenomenal. You don't feel like you're in a small city restaurant. Despite the fact that tables are close to one another, you don't feel like you're on top of anyone. The plush seating and flowers everywhere give it a whimsical, romantic feeling. One thing that's deceiving is that they say they have outdoor seating--this is only half true. If you want to sit out on an open patio, go somewhere else. The "outdoor" part is not separated much by the rest of the restaurant. It looks the same, but has open slats as a roof. It's still nice, but is not truly an outdoor space. I'm glad that we just took what they had and didn't wait until an outdoor table available, because we were about 2 tables away from the first outdoor table anyway. Their patatas bravas are quite possibly the best I've ever had. We also had the sauteed greens, which were crunchy and flavorful. They were slightly salty for my boyfriend's taste, but I didn't mind it. The chick peas were also excellent; they taste just like the ones my family makes. Their drinks are also delicious and innovative and can compete with the best bars in NYC. The Duende and La Gitana were outstanding drinks. We tried several different drinks and were not disappointed by any of them. I would not miss this restaurant if you like tapas and are in the area. read more

Great spot with outdoor seating and nice ambiance for either a girls night out or date night. The food, drinks and overall service and ambience will make me go back again and again. read more

A MUST - Been going here for years - consistently delicious and they are always trying new delicious courses - if you haven't been it is a must - love it - and the people complaining about being charged for taking the flowers - seriously get some manners it is decor to look at - not steal - get some manners folks. read more

We were there for a birthday party last night with a large group of people. It was my first time in the restaurant and I was really impressed with everything. The decor and ambience of the place is beautiful, modern and sexy. It has a very cool and trendy vibe to it. The food was delicious and chef was so amazing with all the complimentary dishes he served. The waiter service was outstanding and very fast. I loved everything about it. They have this amazing private room with a rooftop that opens in summer time. I will be definitely coming back! read more

The one star reviews for Salinas are utterly ridiculous! Some people have no status in the real world so they bash businesses on Yelp to try and recoup the status that society has deprived them of. Went to Salinas last night for my friend's birthday. His parents were visiting from Arizona. The food and service was top notch. The place was packed but the owner Donald still found time to visit each table. I have very specific food allergies, which my friend who made the reservation alerted the restaurant to when making the reservation. They went above and beyond to ensure that all allergic elements were excluded from my meal (many of which would contain these elements in their original form). The chicken here is unbelievably good, as are the potatoes. When a business has over 300 reviews and still averages 4 stars you know it's good. Don't let the one star attention seeking people that can't wait on a bathroom line or hang their own coat fool you into not visiting this fantastic restaurant. read more

I absolutely love this place and can't get enough of it. Service is always on point and so is the food. I have tried 98% of the menu and it never disappoints. This is my go to spot with the husband whenever we want delicious romantic and fantastic read more

I wanted to write a review about Salinas. We bought out the restaurant last night 4/30/17. We had an engagement party for our daughter and future son In law. Where do I begin this restaurant is a gem. The food, ambiance, and service were impecable. We invited 65 people to the party as we arrived we were greeted with a smile and a drink. The food throughout the night was amazing. They came out with trays of sumptuous hot appetizers that amazed our guests and there palates. Now that you know that the food is beyond amazing. Let's talk about the service. We had the most attentive staff ever. They were courteous, polite and so very attentive. The platters were served with speed and abundance. The drinks flowed all night. If you set down your drink they would find you with the drink. If your hands were empty they would rush to bring you a new one. They new what you have been drinking and refreshed it without so much of a word. I want to thank the owners for making this event exceed our expectations. I also want to thank the staff for their exceptional service. Please check this place out for your next event or just for dinner!!!! read more

Salinas - Spanish Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to in a while. Love the place and will come back again. Little pricey but the quay and service definitely make up for that price. read more

yes, as good as it gets! exactly, this is my second time visiting salinas, the first time was recently opened and I have to be honest....we loved it. Impressive service, they explained the vision of the owner/chef, when the restaurant was open, the all menu dish by dish....wine...excellent spanish choices, some famous producers some unknown. we order some appetizers to share, the quail was "well done" thanks....I think this is the only place in the all manhattan area where a restaurant serves well done cooked quail..we had a wonderful paella, and my favorite dessert, arroz con leche....uhmmmmm at the end of the meal we had a great conversation with the chef....just checking out how was the food, service, etc... our second time, we were just as happy as the first time, but we had drinks at the bar before....loved it... just the environment, gives you a good feeling... read more

If you want to eat delicious food smelling like beautiful roses then come here! Mood: Salinas is a Spanish Restaurant decorated with an assortment of flowers. The restaurant itself is a living garden. If you are a romantic you would love this place because the décor is absolutely gorgeous. The mood is so relaxing that you just want to roll around in the flowers. Food: The food is decent. I ordered: 1. Pulpo Con Palomitas - Popcorn crusted Octopus - Absolutely delicious 2. Arroz Brut a La Plancha - Braise Lamb Rice Cake - Not a fan 3. Brussel Sprouts - Really Good 4. Patatas Bravas - Authentic Spanish Dish (Crispy Potatoes in a special sauce) - Delicious Cost: Around $50 per person If you are a guy and want a place to take your girl somewhere special this is the place! read more

Absolutely loved this place from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and warm. The hostess and the owner introduced themselves to us and encouraged us to let them know if anything was less than perfect. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and recommended some great wines and tapas. My friend and I had had the sauteed mushrooms over garbanzo polenta, which was wonderful. The mushrooms were tender and rich and the polenta was so silky that we wondered if they had a special food processor or something to grind the garbanzos. We also had croquetas which rivaled the ones I had in Spain when I studied abroad: crispy and salty on the outside, creamy and delicious on the inside. Finally, my favorite were the crujientes with mahon, thyme, honey, and sea salt. I had read about these on Smitten Kitchen and had been looking forward to them ever since I had made my reservation. Unfortunately they were not on the menu, but our very accommodating and kind waiter made a request in the kitchen and the chef very nicely whipped some up for us. They were absolutely fantastic: crunchy, sweet, salty, and such depth of flavor! For our entrees (yes we ate more!) we each had fideos, a small Spanish pasta. I had mine with lamb and my friend had "de la huerta." I could not really tell what was in hers, but it looked delicious. Mine was wonderful and the perfect size to follow all the tapas. This place is gorgeous and somehow strikes two perfect notes with atmosphere: it is both cozy and intimate but the close tables and music that is just barely a little too loud create a great vibe and energy. I had a wonderful experience here and cannot wait to return! read more

Truly a hidden gem in Chelsea! If you want a restaurant with delectable tapas, excellent service and that's beautifully decorated, Salinas is your place. For tapas, we had the crispy quail and sauteed shrimp. As for the spanish pasta and entrees, we split the fideo pasta and suckling pig. My favorites - I really liked how the sauteed shrimp blended with all other ingredients and the suckling pig was very tender with crispy skin - cooked perfectly! Besides the tasty food, Salinas is the most gorgeous looking restaurant I've been to. The fresh flowers, garden with retractable roof, candles and fireplace sets a romantic and intimate setting for it's customers. It's a great restaurant for a date or a quiet, relaxing night out. For a tapas restaurant, I thought the prices were fair (also good mix of inexpensive and expensive items on the menu). Service was very helpful and quick. This restaurant is winner in my book! read more

Just go, you'll thank me. The food is delicious... Innovative & interesting VERY Romantic ... Beautiful flowers everywhere Can I give it 6 stars ?!!! read more

My wife researched the best Spanish restaurants in NYC and selected this restaurant to come here for her birthday dinner with me. This is the absolute perfect restaurant to have a romantic dinner. Our experience here was superb in every way! The food, the ambiance, service etc. The ambiance and decor are absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. They formulate to create a romantic atmosphere with dimmed lights, nice tables and chairs, beautiful paintings and artwork, a huge fireplace, some fixtures and fresh flowers that have a refreshing scent everywhere and on all the tables. These flowers are actually flown in from Ecuador twice a week to maintain freshness of the flowers! The food tasted terrific and very, very satisfying. We ordered the Patatas Bravas and the Plata Charcutero as the appetizers. Our main course was the Arroz de Verduras En Costra. Not only the main course was yummy, they were actually generous with the portion, something fine dining restaurants typically don't offer. We were very happy with the service because a server was always there to take our orders and give us whatever we needed. All the waiters were nice and friendly. We will no doubt come back here in the future to celebrate an occasion or to simply have a nice dinner if our budget allows us :) Please note that this restaurant is couples friendly not kid friendly. read more

Amazing ambiance. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous. I ordered the paella and it was delicious. I will definitely be back again.

Amazing food. Wide variety of unique dishes. We had the seafood paella and it was outstanding! The staff was wonderful and made great recommendations. Beautiful atmosphere, although we didn't get to see the outdoor seating as there was a private event taking place. read more

Tried twice to eat here but the hosts are useless. Definitely not a group place, more for a date night. The second time I had a reso for 3, one friend dropped out - standard stuff the restaurant should deal with - but rather they asked us to sit at the bar for 30 minutes and at then they MIGHT have a table, if not we'd have to wait 2 hours. The reason was they put us at a 4 person table and didn't want two people sitting at a four person table... Okay... Easy solution, share the table with another group of two, or just let us eat and we will be done in an hour. Just awful service. read more

So we decided to try this place out just based on the interior design of the restaurant. Needless to say we were not disappointed with the decor, lighting and ambience however the hostess who greeted us was very rude. We were late by one minute after their grace period so of course she refused to seat us down however she told us we can wait by the bar. As we waited by the bar we realized every person there was waiting to be seated? When we finally sat at the bar a couple who came in after us was seated just within a few minutes so we just asked for a menu there so we can eat. We were starving! After an hour goes by the other hostess comes to greet us saying our table was ready? Seriously? We already had our starters and now waiting on our entree. Oh but you have options sir! Um, No thanks! You already lost my interest when we walked in and that fact that another couple who arrived after us was seated before us was just icing on the cake. (I'm pissed at this point) So for all those wanting to come here, prepare to wait even if you make a reservation! The food and atmosphere was delightful but I just wish the greeting would have been better and the service of just being seated. Luckily the bartender was a complete gentleman and attentive otherwise this rating would be less stars. And of course the food, it was very tasty! It made the Michelin list! read more

Great space, excellent vibe, and outstanding food! The paella was excellent! I have found it very hard to find spots that REALLY take you back to your fondest "Spain trip memories" in the US, whether in NY, LA, Chicago, etc. This place is about as close as I have ever found! read more

I was there last night for the first time. I've been thinking about it all day, kind of (almost strangely) the way one glows all day after a good first date. The design is both gorgeous and comfortable, a hard balance to strike. The waiters are superb. Ours was quietly attentive, understated but somehow right there when you needed him. But it's the food that matters most, of course. I had Brussels sprouts in a citrus yogurt sauce to start. I want to eat these every day. That was followed by a splendid rice dish with artichokes and celeriac. Terrific wine list and prices that seem exactly right. My only small criticism involves the women at the front desk, who project a cold quality that doesn't in any way fit this warm, inviting, quiet gem of a neighborhood restaurant. read more

Nice decor. 9th ave is far. Not too many tapas. Calamari wasn't good. Flatbread, Brussel sprouts and patatas bravas were above average. Pollo was tasty, sea bass was nice, steak was alright. Good wine. Good desert - french toast was very nice. Service slow. They had no Sangria. read more

Excellent, thoughtful dishes that are unique enough to make you remember the meal, and tasty enough to make you want to devour them. Very good service, classy and hip atmosphere. The sea bass dish and the vegetarian paella were both fantastic. The artichoke tapas was tasty but a bit too greasy for my liking. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food read more