It had been at least 4-5 years since we'd been here. For some reason we completely forgot about it, which is crazy considering we were regulars for so many years! To our surprise, Carlos was still working there and even remembered us. It was so great to see him again. They still have a really good happy hour deal. There have been a few changes over the years, but many of the items we always loved are still on the menu, along with some new ones. Of course, we had to order some of our old favorites the bacon-wrapped dates, garlic shrimp, chorizo, and skewers and everything was just as delicious as I remembered. The red sangria has always been my go-to here, especially with all the fruit in it, and it was just as good as it used to be. We're definitely looking forward to coming back again and hopefully becoming regulars once more. Great staff, great food, and great prices! You really can't beat that! read more

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Had my rehearsal dinner here and it was unbelievable. I honestly haven't been back since before now and I don't know why. The event we had was amazing and the food was just as delicious. My husband got the paella. Portion was huge, he loved every different piece of meat in it and said the seafood was excellent! I eat zero seafood or fish and I loved the lemon chicken dish I had. 10/10 and can't wait to eat it again! Also-- you cannot skip the sangria. Need a pitcher or half pitcher read more

Saturday night is our designated date night, and this past weekend, our friends chose Sangria 71, a place I hadn't dined at in nine years. The restaurant was busy, and they offered valet parking, which made arrival easy. When we arrived, our table wasn't ready yet, but the staff kindly asked if we wanted high-top tables by the bar, which we declined. The bar area is quite expansive and has a cozy feel, so I'm not sure why I didn't recognize the restaurant from my previous visit. Once seated, we were promptly approached by our server, who took our drink orders with promptness and friendliness. One thing that hasn't changed is the restaurant's lively atmosphere. Its noisy and can be difficult to hear each other, especially if you're sitting near a crowded table enjoying sangria. The lively ambiance is part of the experience, but it does make conversation a bit challenging. For our meal, I ordered the Lobster Meat & Shrimp in garlic sauce, which I found to be very flavorful. My partner ordered the Chicken Lemoine, and she enjoyed it very much. Overall, our dining experience was pleasant, and the service was excellent throughout the evening. Sangria 71, I will most definitely return for Happy Hour. read more

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Been here for lunch and it's great! First time for dinner and still very good! Service was excellent despite how packed the place was, our waitress still checked on us to make sure everything came out okay. I like that they have a lamp on the table, if you tap it it changes the lighting depending on your mood. We did the price fix for restaurant week and it did not disappoint. For appetizers we had the beef empanadas and seafood stuffed mushrooms. Dinner I had the fresh grilled cod which was very good just had to brush off the capers as the price fix menu did not mention this, no big deal. My husband had the chicken sangria which was also very good. Dessert we did Flan and Pistachio Cake. If I had to pick the better of the two I would go with Pistachio Cake! Otherwise both were delicious. Really a great place for lunch and dinner and I am sure I will be back again. read more

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We always like to go to sangria 71. The food is excellent. The happy hour is great. They have a lot of offerings at the bar with discounted cocktails and wine. It's a romantic atmosphere when there's not live music playing, but when there is, it's fun and uplifting service is great, but sometimes the waiters seem to have a bit of an attitude. But definitely recommend if that doesn't bother you. read more

Had a horrible experience eating at the bar here. Bartenders here are rude. We were two guys eating together at the bar and I guess it was too much for them. We felt like we were getting heckled in Spanish right in front of our faces. Understood a few choices words which prompted us to get up leave mid meal. Notified the manager who I'm sure did absolutely nothing about it. Will never return to this phobic establishment. It's unfortunate because we were regulars. If you must eat here, avoid bar area especially if you're dining with someone of same gender! read more

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Stopped in for lunch Gabriell the hostess was plesent with a nice smile always was not crowded.I ordered the Paella! my serving plate was cold.i asked him to heat it . He did . My chicken was tender but bland just needed some salt an pepper The shrimps were overdone I had to spit one out overdone. My Chorizo was bland tasted like Balogny the rice had no flavor, the pool of liquid on the bottom of the pan, no flavors.my .i asked if the Seafood was cooked separately ? he said no. There was no steam coming off the top of the shrimp it looked like it had been placed. Mussels I think I tasted 1. I've been eating Paella since I was a kid. Overall big light down! read more

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Great location. Staff very friendly. Great music. Food is wonderful, great specials. Tortilla espanola and stuffed mushrooms are exceptional! Sangria is light and fruity...so refreshing. Will definately be back! read more

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We came here for dinner. The restaurant is pretty large and I was surprised that they only had a couple of other tables dining here. I ordered the lobster from the special menu. The whole lobster was $25, so I thought that was a very good price. And it tasted pretty good. We came here mainly for the paella, so we ordered the Paella Valenciana. They had run out of mussels for that day. For a restaurant known for flan, I was expecting better. It was a bit on the bland side. Ended with the flan, which I also thought was just decent. read more

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Had dinner tonight with a friend, first time there for both of us. Our server, Yvonne, was very pleasant and personable. We each got the salmon, one with a side of string beans and one with a side of sautéed broccoli. Everything was very tasty. My friend had homemade cheesecake for dessert which she loved, I had the pistachio cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, oh my goodness, it was delicious! It's a nice restaurant and I think I will definitely go back read more

If I could leave a zero I would! My family and I came here the day before Mother's Day, and it was HORRIBLE! Six people made a reservation in advance, but it was not honored. I waited over an hour for my reservation. We sat down, they served my appetizers and sangria pitcher, but only my daughter's meal arrived. We ordered two churrasco, one medium and one well done. It NEVER CAME! People who waited after us received their meals after over 1.5 hours -- that's ridiculous! Not worth the wait. read more

Cute spot with delicious seafood! Many options on the menu, which is always nice to have. Drinks were decent as was service. I loved the adjustable lighting at each table. Will return for sure. read more

This place is cute in ambiance - the decor is elegant and inviting. The service was also pleasant. This restaurant requires valet parking which I thought was unnecessary considering the parking space available. The food was palatable, however, it was not amazing. The seafood did not taste very fresh and the paella was slightly dry. None of the tapas really wowed me. I did not try everything on the menu so it is possible that what I ordered is not a good representation of what they serve. The sangria was good! read more

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A great selection of food and huge portions. I am looking forward to going back again. Also, very professional wait staff. Well trained and you felt you were in good hands. read more

Good food , good service, nice atmosphere but you will spend a lot of money for good food so expect to pay for quality

The food is amazing. Always a great experience. Try the Spanish coffee with their homemade whip cream.

Second visit: just as great as the first. Brought a family member who was in from out of town and they agreed this place was awesome.

Great ambiance, food, service Love this place. The happy hour menu is also great. The dates, wrapped in bacon is delicious. read more

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Ok so, we've been to different locations, but none as great as this one (Commack). The food is always great. We ordered to begin, the grilled octopus & fried artichoke hearts. Both delish! We also ordered the seafood paella & added chorizo to it, for 4 (there were 3 of us eating from it). Really, really good! Although if I had to nit pic, the paella isn't serviced on the traditional paella pan that it's cooked in. So for the authentic Spaniards, there aren't pieces of burnt on rice corners that we are used to. For desert we ordered Churros, Coconut tres leches, choc tres leches & choc lava cake. All amazing. The service was I think even better than the food. They didn't rush us out, they were tentative & just all together made the already great food a great experience. The ambience is also very sweet, with the Spanish colors & paintings on the walls Will be going back once again read more

We promised to come try this restaurant whenever we came to the area and we are so glad we finally made it. While running errands on a weekend afternoon, we stopped in at the tail end of their lunch menu and we remade a promise to come back for dinner. Decor inside is very classy but casual at the same time if that makes any sense. At least we weren't self conscious coming in jeans during the lunch menu. This would be a great date night or special event spot. Beautiful bar and thoughtful seating areas make you part of a whole but can enjoy your own space. Service was attentive and friendly and present but not overly so. Explanations about the menu were given and advice as well. Food was above par and prices were fair even for Long Island read more

Very very impressed with Sangria 71. My wife hosted a work party for about 15 people. My job was to get them a cocktail at the bar and then escort them to our table. Me? While I do like a good cocktail, my go to is a glass of Rioja. Sangria 71 does offer Tempranillo on the happy hour menu. Don't fret because Tempranillo is the main grape in Rioja. Some Rioja wines are 100% Tempranillo so I hope that eases confusion. Sangria 71 offers a really nice wine pour of Tempranillo during the happiest of hours. We had a gift exchange and we set up a table. The restaurant is deceiving, it's actually quite large. I see a party going on the back*? The menu is substantial, there are lots of meat choices! The next time I come back I'm going to order for my wife & I the Churrasco / assorted meat platter for two. The tapas also are crazy good, the Camarones en salas (Shrimp in garlic sauce) will make it a must order every time we come back. When I was touring the Med with a bunch of Marines, we stayed about 3 months in Spain. I fell in love with the foods! Although, most people tend to gravitate towards paella, I zeroed in on the Fresh Grilled Cod. Such a simple yet elegant dish that was prepared perfectly. I must point out, having a large party brings up the different dietary concerns. One diner had a nut allergy and another was a strict vegetarian. The manager / owner assured this is not a problem and will make sure each guest is properly addressed. 5 stars from me, we all left singing Ole! *It seems the same night of our party, Lee M was also there?? Rock on brother read more

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Really enjoyed this place! The service excellent- the food was fresh and delicious- exactly as I expected! For a Friday night it was busy BUT still a nice atmosphere. Our dogs wait for us to bring home the leftovers--- we actually made sure to bring something home! read more

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After being completely disrespected and mistreated at Outback in Commack, we called Sangria 71 to see if they could possibly accommodate 16 people for a 90th birthday celebration, last minute. Without hesitation, they said, "Come now, we'll make it happen." We left Outback and headed to Sangria 71, and from that moment, everything turned around. The food was fabulous, the sangria did not disappoint, and they even surprised us with a birthday note for the guest of honor. Our server Teresa was absolutely amazing, warm, attentive, and made us feel like we were celebrating in her own home for the holidays. She handled every detail flawlessly, even helping capture photos to remember the night. What started as a disappointing evening turned into something truly special. Sangria 71 turned it all around and made the night better than we ever expected. Highly recommend Sangria 71 this place knows how to take care of its guests! read more

So I came here for Long Island restaurant week and I was first met with a mandatory valet? It as strange because their parking was all in the back. My mom is handicapped so it worked out that there was a valet / it was complimentary of course - just should tip at the end. Unfortunately the valet brought my moms car to the furthest part of the parking lot when it was time to leave. You'd think they'd bring it back to where you got out and dropped it off but it was a good 50 feet away if not more (defeating the purpose of helping a handicapped woman) As for the restaurant inside / it was very crowded which is a good sign generally - they had a lobster special going but we were there for restaurant week! The apps were very tiny portions. The shrimp was okay but nothing to write home about. The entrees were unexpected: they came with a side which we both chose rice. The rice came on a separate plate and in a nice portion. The entree plate had lots of sauce which adding the rice to it really soaked up the flavor. For dessert I decided on flan. Again it was typical: Loretta good but nothing outrageous. Generally for restaurant week I like to try new places to see if I'd return but after my time at sangria I think I'll keep it in mind but not running to go backZ I'm sure their normal menu has some great items but restaurant week was just ok in my book. read more

This review is specific to the event that I just attended. Our professional association of pediatric oncology nurses held it's monthly meeting in the back room. The room was conducive to a private meeting, expert attentive service in a well appointed room that was closed off from the dining room when needed to allow for conversation and our fabulous keynote speaker's presentation. Our fixed menu was well chosen by our facilitator. We started with tapas. An (over)abundance of crisp calamari (w/ tentacles!) , tortilla, camarones en garlic salsa, and chorizo la sangria. Not included in this package, a well made negroni was only $12. Mid course was a fresh mixed green salad. My entree choice, Chicken a la Sangria featured two tender boneless breasts in a delectable mushroom garlic sauce. Shareable platters of saffron rice, sauteed string beans, and addictive potato chips made this a satiating meal. I finished the evening with an espresso and eco boxed an ample slice of chocolate mousse cake to go for my favorite daughter to celebrate her successful nursing semester finals. In the main dining room a classy crooner, a lively bar with all the essential games on, and unfortunately a missed sighting of the Infamous YELP Black Baron! Valet parking only I believe, but I noted the young man admire and respect my 5.0 pony. Highly recommended for a private event. Hit all the requisite notes on this rainy evening. read more

Excellent place! We got delivery. What great food. They even make homemade potato chips which were great. The filet mignon was divine, it's in kind of in a mushroom wine sauce. Very tender and soupy. Paella marina I think we got, the saffron rice, all of it was delicious. It's good to try something besides pizza and burgers this place is definitely worth a try. The scallop wrapped in bacon on pineapple was awesome and the sautéed mushrooms and seafood stuffed mushrooms were devoured pretty quick. It was our new favorite Spanish place as soon as we started eating it. read more

Great food great service very nice and clean The apps are awesome and very reasonable prices read more

Went last weekend for my birthday day was craving a good paella found the best also service was great dessert ordered flan and pistachio cake omg just go read more

I took friends there for my birthday in July. Every one loved the food and service. The kitchen even served the birthday cake I brought in.

3.5 for me. The variety of tapas selections is okay. All tasted ok too but amount of food vs price was excellent. The various indoor dining room areas were clean, decor was pretty, but please clean your bathrooms regularly. Can't say any one dish really stood out as outstanding but just were solid. The croquettes were bit of a fail though, however the paella is a great deal for the price with tons of fresh seafood and chicken in it. Staff was very nice and really welcoming and accommodating. Would I go here again? Yes, especially if I'm in the area coming back from the Hamptons and need a mid island traffic break meal, but definitely better basque tapas available in this city. But for what it is, it's not bad. read more

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Very attentive service and excellent food. Pleasant atmosphere. Had the lamb chops and my wife thought the salmon was the best she's ever had. Want to return. read more

Always good food and service. Terrific drinks and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. They also had musical entertainment when we ate outside during our last meal there. read more

Great food, attentive service. The six of us ordered different entrees to try. Every entree was very good. The rice in the meat paella was a little dry. The appetizers were very good. read more

We have been to several meals which were fine. Yesterday on a Wednesday we ordered a two pound lobster special and received a ' two pound lobster' which was closer to 1 and a half pounds and completely inadequate for the price. The manager came and insisted that it was really two pounds! read more

Wow. Pleasantly surprised on how great the food was tonight. It was definitely better than our previous preview. This time Everything we had was was so good! The Beef Empanadas were delicious & not greasy. The Complimentary salad was great Just a little to much vinegar. The bread & olive oil were warm & olive oil was amazing. I had the stuffed lemon chicken & my husband had the veal. We both enjoyed everything. The waiter Carlos was amazing. The only thing it lacked was refilling the water at dinner & we are not a fan of frozen veggies. The valet parking needs to be worked on it hard to have only two parking attendants but It's understandable because of the outdoor seating that's now available We will be back soon read more

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Very nice atmosphere. Walked in on a whim last night for drinks and food and there was a sax player. He was awesome. We sat at the bar and Milton served us. He was pretty cool. The margaritas he made weren't bad but not the best. I had one spicy and then a mango. Very strong though! I ordered the crab and avocado appetizer and mussels in red sauce. The mussels were tasty but seriously the smallest portion I've ever seen and the crab and avocado app was pretty bland. I doused it in salt, pepper and lemon and it was alright. I did like the vibe here so I'd come back to try more of the authentic dishes they offer and the sangria. read more

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Went for our office holiday party, great pick Jill! We all really enjoyed it! The drinks were great as was the service and the food. A large bar runs as you enter and there are different dining areas separated away from it. Vibe is a traditional Spanish style. The food was absolutely outstanding. I had a passion fruit margarita & then tried a mango one both delish but passion fruit will always be my fav. I tried garlic soup because I never had it & was curious, it was good & very garlicky. Also had the honey coated fried manchego it was really good, my entree was the chicken al limon...wow wonderful. Tender chicken stuffed with cheese and a delicious sauce and rice on the side. We all took home leftovers so the portions are generous. The service was very attentive & friendly. A new fav! read more

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Very good but not quite a five. Salad choices were fair and the chips should be uncluded like other places we know. Stuffed shrimp was very good and paella was nice and hot. Service was good with valet parking. Ambience was good but make sure you're not seated beneath one of the speakers if you have any hearing issues. read more

*update: I looked back on the flyer I saw for the event and it actually does NOT specify there would only be 3 options for dinner so like I previously said we would not have done the event if we had known that My friends and I have been dying to try this place for awhile so we did the psychic dinner event and was totally underwhelmed. First of all we had no idea it would be a limited menu otherwise we would not have done it because the options were not that good but we tacked on some extras which ended up costing a fortune and honestly the only think worth it were those manchego cheese bites in a honey glaze. For the event tho, we split the brussel sprouts which were nothing special, chicken empanada and potato croquettes-those croquettes were amazing, very tasty and not dry at all like most croquettes I've had in the past. For the entree we got two of the chickens and one of the shrimps-both dishes lacked any flavor at all and was literally just shrimp on a plate-not sure if normal dinner would come with anything tho? The side options were saffron rice, potato chips and veggies. The chips were literally a bag of kettle chips dumped on a plate and the veggies were string beans which I don't like. Rice was ok but again lacking flavor. For dessert we got the pistachio cake and that was actually good but honestly for the price this place isn't worth it. Service was good tho and they have valet parking. read more

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Had my wife's 40th birthday party outside in there outdoor dining area. Sangria 71 did a a grea lt job with handling the party which was around 20-25 people and really took care of every one's needs. Can't recommend this place any more tony the manager and his staff did a spectacular job and went above and beyond read more

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