Parking lot was a little cramped, but that's understandable due to the snow. I had a feeling I had…read morebeen here before, but it was a different restaurant. Found out later that it was formerly Watami. I recognized the window view from the inside. Arrived a few minutes before our reservation, and we were seated right away at a cozy corner. The place had several tables occupied, and it looks like we got there at the right time. Drink and appetizer orders were taken, and we had a little time to look through the menu. A bottle of wine and a couple of cocktails came out and entree orders were taken promptly. I had looked it up ahead of time, and had my sights set on the Paella Valencia. We also got the Grilled Octopus (perfectly grilled and seasoned), empanadas which were smaller than I expected, but delicious (Might have been too much if they were bigger). we also had the seafood-stuffed jalapenos, and calamari for appetizers, and others in our party got the lamb chops, stuffed sole, and salmon for their mains. I finished my entire pot of paella, it was fantastic. I always like when the chef comes around to see firsthand how the guests are enjoying their meals, and Chef Nunez did just that. I think we'll bring other people here next time, there were many other items that caught my eye that reminded me of our time in Spain.

We came here on a Thursday night in December. The parking lot was jammed packed and chaotic. Oddly…read morewhen we walked in the bar area and restaurant are upfront was pretty empty. Turns out there was a Christmas party happening in the back, must have been quite the rager. We were referred here by some locals that seemed to know most of the wait staff so that seemed promising. The drinks were average the food was SUPERB. We were a fairly large group (maybe), there were 8 of us. The food presentation was that of a high end restaurant, and it was definitely not my typical menu so that was a nice change of pace. Don't expect a Chilis menu or some other basic chain menu. One downfall, one of the dinners came out about twenty minutes after everyone else's. The manager took care of it which was the decent thing to do, maybe it was mixed into the party room, idk. Overall a great experience.

Went in Valentine's Day for an early dinner. Restaurant was nicely decorated and staff was…read moreattentive, filling our water glasses. Bread and nachos served with hot dipping sauce . We ordered the salmon in Tomatoe sauce with onions and bell pepper . It was delicious. We also ordered the paella . It comes in a plate and then they bring the rest of the pot so there is plenty. Finished off with chocolate mouse cake and flan, both very good . I would recommend!

Casa Luis is a small place with the very best paella. They actually have 3 versions mine includes a…read morehalf of a lobster!!! Their papas frites are yummy and if you like flan you won't be disappointed by how smooth and yummy theirs is!

Had my rehearsal dinner here and it was unbelievable. I honestly haven't been back since before now…read moreand 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

Saturday night is our designated date night, and this past weekend, our friends chose Sangria 71, a…read moreplace 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.

Hadn't been in a while and it's still great! A ton of seating inside. The staff were very nice…read more Party of 4, came here for the Monday/Tuesday lobster dinner special (comes with a side and salad), but we didn't realize it was also restaurant week! 3 courses for $39. 3 of us has the lobster dinner (our sides were string beans, rice, broccoli) and 1 person had the restaurant week menu (fried calamari, seafood pasta fra diavolo, slice of chocolate cake). He requested a surprise birthday candle in the cake and they also put it on a plate that says happy birthday. Really nice presentation! He unfortunately didn't love their version of fra diavolo because it has a ton of peppers. Otherwise it was tasty, he just picked out most of the peppers. The seafood in it was cooked well and he said the shrimp was his favorite part. We also added extra tapas - -brussels sprouts (VERY good) -baked clams (these have stuffing with shrimp and a slice of bacon on top. We actually didn't like these, would prefer clams without a pile of stuffing).

If you're looking for some authentic food and outstanding customer service, then Sangria is the…read moreplace to go. The food is absolutely fantastic. Always fresh and delicious, there is consistency no matter when you go. Sebastian is usually our server and he is truly a gem. We always plan it out to go when he is on schedule because he makes our experience so much better. He's super attentive and always wants us to enjoy our meal and be happy. Francisco the server is always amazing. We truly love this local gem. They have amazing happy hour deals, you should def check them out!

Well, our first attempt to try out this business met with failure since when we walked in the door,…read morewe were told that they ran out of food. It's a tiny hole in the wall, which has just a few tables inside, but they were packed, which is a good sign. We'll come back and try again.

Small little space. Cute mom & pop shop. Not big enough for a whole family to come eat. Better for…read moretake-out. Good portions. Food is authentic Ecuadorian food. They even have Ecuadorian snacks, candies & holiday drinks (non-alcoholic). Service was good.

Update. We have been back numerous times, this time with cousins and their wives or a "plus one,"…read moreeight of us at a tight, rectangular table in the back. There are several hanging paintings on the walls, not worth a look, so you don't feel like you might be in Spain or Italy. Otherwise, it's a friendly, busy restaurant on weekend evenings, so reservations are recommended. Entrées, their starter salad ginger dressing and service are always good-very good. It's always either Spanish or Italian, so for example, you can order chicken parmigiana or variations of paella. This time I ordered Chicken Villaroy, which "is a classic French-origin dish featuring cooked chicken breasts (or croquettes) coated in a thick, cheese-infused béchamel sauce (Sauce Villeroy)." However, this one was served looking like two squared, lumpy, sautéed potato knishes, but tasted better than it looked. The inside was a very thick, well cooked chicken breast covered by a thin, light béchamel sauce and what seemed like plain, sautéed flour covering. The sauce made it slightly juicy, but not nearly juicy enough, and there was no thick, cheese infusion. My suggestion (for what it's worth ... and no offense intended to the Villaroys), is much more wet, cheesy infusion, along with perhaps a thick, panko crust covering thinner slices of chicken breast. They offered Sangria and Pinot Noir (tonight's table favorites), but not Chianti (my first choice) and you can skip most of their desserts. I was only able to finish one of the Chicken Villaroy croquettes and took the other one home for another day. The entrées came with rice or a wide variety of cooked vegetable sides, so mine was (excellent) spinach with oil and garlic, which I shared with my wife.

We had a great experience here! The service was attentive and friendly, even though the restaurant…read morewas pretty busy. We started with the potato chips and chorizo, which were very good. For entrées, we tried the shrimp in hot garlic sauce, seafood in green sauce, lasagna, and the chicken in pepper sauce. Everyone enjoyed their dish, and we loved that all entrées come with a salad plus a choice of rice, pasta, fries, or green beans. The sangria is also worth mentioning--really good and definitely strong! Overall, solid food, good service, and a lively atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

Their approach to cooking feels fresh and exciting. The person developing these employees deserves…read morethanks. This place welcomes you into its beautiful space. Their cooking emphasizes taste excellence. This spot had all elements in place.

So we found this little gem! From the moment we walked in…read morewe felt so welcome. The owner Mike and server James greeted us with a warm smile and handshake. It is a BYOB but we had a chance to try Spanish wine, a great gift from Mike. My husband had the lobster crepe appetizer and I had the shrimp appetizer, both were very tasty. Hubby ordered the lamb chops for his dinner and I had the beet salad. Not an ordinary beet salad, it had Spanish bacon and duck, both dishes were delicious! We had to finish it off with the homemade flan..so happy we did! My husband wanted a little taste of ice cream and Mike brought out a tasting of 3 kinds of ice cream, strawberry, coffee and some saffron ice cream..I cannot express this enough..if they have the saffron ice cream available..GET IT!! You can thank me later! We'll definitely put this on our list for a good night out! Mike also told us, they have music on Saturday nights and he might be adding some extra special entertainment in the near future!! Thank you for a great dinner and for making us feel so welcome!

El Matador is one of our favorite restaurants in Patchogue. Emily (the owner) is so kind and…read moreaccommodating. We have had lunch and dinner on multiple occasions, both dining in as well as take out and they truly deliver quality options with wonderful service. Their cocktails are excellent and their food options are plentiful - even for the picky eaters in your life. We recently hosted a birthday party in their private room and could not have been more pleased.

The food is outstanding!!! Moving from the city me and my family was scared of the difference in…read moreflavor and the way they cook...THEY ARE BETTER than any Spanish restaurant I have been too. Drinks?? 10/10 appetizer??? 10/10 now we sit back and wait for our food which I'm sure will be astonishing.

Really good food, I just hate when I order tostones and they give me sweet plantain and just fry…read morethem. But I order from them a lot so I guess it doesnt bother me that much lol

If you're looking for Dominican food around Elmhurst, honestly Queens in general...this is 100% the…read morespot!! And I'm saying that as a Dominican with a Dominican grandfather who cooks just like this. I have NEVER been able to find a place that makes rice the way my grandpa does. Like that real, home-cooked Dominican rice that actually tastes like something. And of course I don't always want to bother him when I'm in the mood for good Dominican food... so I'm genuinely so happy I found this place. Ordering was super easy and pickup was quick. Prices are also really good for the amount of food you get. And everything I've tried has been delicious. The beans though... oh my God. I'm still thinking about the beans. For the amount of food you get for the price, it's amazing! I can't wait to keep ordering from here, and I'm honestly already thinking about placing larger orders for events in the future. If there's one local business in Queens you should support, it's this one. Hands down one of the best Dominican spots!

This is my favorite local deli especially for breakfast. I first discovered it when I was…read moresearching on the slice app for breakfast options. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla and let me say it did not disappoint, I've ordered the French toast, French toast with eggs and also their greek omelette. I usually call into order before I head into work and the food is made quickly and fresh! They are also open for lunch and dinner and have a wide variety of salad, sandwiches and paninis! They have plenty of standard seating indoors if you wanted to dine in or grab and go. The staff there are always so wonderful. Definitely highly recommend!

I used to love this place but it seems that service has been going down hill. Items missing from…read moreorder or wrong order. Stale bread, last thing I ordered was the french toast platter, french toast was chewy as if it was microwaved, and the orange juice was missing my husband ham, egg and cheese was missing the ham. I go here for the convenience since I have problems walking and I cant drive. I usually use a delivery service but it's the same if I walk in. When I do go in who ever is taking my order cannot hardly speak English. You need to hire more people that can speak and understand English or rename it as a Spanish deli.