very solid traditional Galician food. Amazing relaxed vibes. Great wines. What's not to like?read more

Note: Prices may be inaccurate, as this is from an online menu without a listed date…read more I was here with one of my usual larger groups at this excellent Spanish, or rather Spain-ish, tapas restaurant, a good while back. The inside was a tad dark, and the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, which was to be expected given our large group size and the various other tables they had to attend to. The food, overall, was excellent, with this being the first Spain-ish (last time I'll use this bad joke) spot that reminded me of the Ironbound in Newark. In terms of drinks, they have the usual sangria, wines, sherry, and some standard cocktails, but I went with something that's not commonly found in the city. That was the Tinto de Verano, a refreshing mix of red wine and lemon soda, which I believe was around $12. This is a more local drink from Spain, and I was happy to see it here. They also have the Basque drink Kalimotxo, a mix of red wine and Coca-Cola, for $9. They gave us some bread to begin with, which was munched on and soon used with their delicious sauces. As for the rest of the food, we stuck primarily to tapas, aside from a paella. The first thing that arrived was unfortunately something that I couldn't eat, as I have a cephalopod allergy. This was the delicious-smelling Pulpo a la Gallega for $22, consisting of sliced boiled octopus with paprika, salt, and olive oil. The rest of the people loved it, and from serving it to some people, I could tell it was fork-tender. Outside of the pulpo, we got two other seafood tapas. The $16 Vieras a la Casuela, or scallop casserole with red & green peppers, paprika, and olive oil, was delicious. There were plenty of plump scallops with a mild sweetness accentuated by the olive oil and paprika. The $14 Gambas al Ajillo, or prawns in garlic & white wine, was also excellent. The shrimp were cooked very nicely, and the garlic flavor was as strong as it should be. One of the earlier things to arrive was, ironically, my least favorite. This was the $15 Pimientos de Piquillo Rellenos, or Piquillo peppers stuffed with tuna, egg, olives & vegetables. The dish was cool as expected, and while I liked the sauce, I didn't find the texture appealing. The flavor was a bit light for me as well. Next came an excellent version of Tortilla Española for $13, a Spanish omelette with potatoes & onions. A lot of the other Spanish places mess up the texture, but this was perfectly soft and tender. There were plenty of potatoes in there as well, with the onions only mildly cooked down, which added a little bite. There were also two dishes featuring Serrano ham. One was the tasty $13 Judías Salteadas con Jamón Serrano, or sautéed green beans with said ham. The green beans had a nice texture, and the salty ham added a pleasant bite. The other dish with this ham was the Garbanzos a la Española, which was slightly more expensive but also better. For $16, this consisted of roasted garbanzos sautéed with Serrano ham & chorizo. I was surprised I liked this more, as I usually don't like these beans much, but the mixture was very pleasant with the chorizo adding some nice spice. We also ordered two other dishes with chorizo. First was the excellent Huevos al Antojo for $16 with cottage fries, egg, grilled chorizo, and red peppers. This almost felt like a fancy breakfast option with the thin-cut cottage fries having a nice texture, especially when mixed with the runny fried egg. The chorizo and red peppers added a necessary spice to this dish. Otherwise, there was the simpler Chorizo al Vino, or chorizo in wine sauce, for $14. This was as good as can be expected for such a plain dish, but it was still tasty. Rounding out the tapas was the $9 Patatas Bravas, or spicy potatoes with a cooling white sauce, which was pretty good too. I've had this in plenty of places, and this was decent. I have liked the texture more in some other places, but it was still good and was plenty piquant. Our remaining main dish was the $48 Paella Valencia, which had a mix of seafood and meat. The seafood included one of my allergens, but they removed it, so I was fine eating that dish. Otherwise, I believe the remaining ingredients, aside from the spices and peppers, were mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, chicken, and chorizo. All the seafood inside was cooked nicely, and the rice had a good flavor. This was an excellent paella, and the portion size was quite large, still served in the large vessel it was cooked in. The remaining dish was dessert, the $9 Tarta de Santiago, or Spanish almond cake, served with vanilla ice cream, which might have been an extra charge, but I'm not positive. The cake had a marzipan flavor and was lightly sweet. It was a satisfying end to the meal. We had a very good meal here. No particular favorites, as everything was very tasty overall.

I had high hopes for Tin Marin in the Bronx, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing…read more We were seated by the manager/owner, Henry Guzman. Unfortunately, the service throughout the evening was mediocre. Our waitress simply forgot about us. We were left waiting for our drinks and had to wait far longer than we should have without any communication or attention. The one person who truly stood out was Edgar. He noticed what was happening, stepped in, and kindly asked us to give him a chance to make things right. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about providing good service. We sincerely appreciate him for stepping up and making an effort to improve our experience. What was most disappointing was seeing the manager/owner, Henry Guzman, sitting at the bar drinking beers instead of overseeing the restaurant and making sure customers were being taken care of. Leadership sets the standard for a business, and when management appears disengaged, it reflects in the quality of service. I hope this review is taken as constructive criticism. Tin Marin has potential, but the customer experience starts with attentive management and better service. Edgar deserves recognition for doing his best to turn a disappointing experience into a better one.

Oooo only returned back here because the place originally wanted to go to next door wasn't opened…read moreyet. And I remember the food being good. But one things for sure is that I don't remember the service being that bad. We immediately was sat down upon arriving however not serviced for a very long time by the waiter. There was a separate server for drinks but we never actually received a waiter to take our orders. It was an excessive amount of time, at least 40 minutes of waiting for our food order to be taken. We did eventually get someone's attention, but noticeably it was the afternoon and it wasn't packed at all (maybe about 4 other small parties and 1 big party). There was a couple that came in after us and was serviced and received their food before we were able to put in our food order. We were left exhausted of being there so long by the time we wanted to leave. The tapas were appetizing indeed. The GAMBAS AL AJILLO...Shrimp, Creamy Garlic Sauce has always been a hit to me. This was the item that may have redeemed a little bit of the experience. Also what I remembered the most from my previous visit was the octopus, so I had to get it again. The dish specifically was the PULPO AL AJILLO...Sautéed Octopus, Fingerling Potatoes, White Wine, Garlic, Lime, and Olive Oil which was decent and I did enjoy the portion size of it. Although I enjoyed it, that didn't live up to my expectations.

Imagine ordering the Chicken Francese and hearing your chicken being freshly pounded just a few…read morefeet away, followed by the unmistakable sizzle as it hits the pan. From that moment, you know you're in for something special. The lemon-butter sauce is absolutely perfect--rich, balanced, and full of flavor. The Chicken Parmigiana is just as impressive: crispy, tender, and topped with delicious homemade sauce and perfectly melted cheese. Pair it with a great glass of wine, enjoy the relatively quick service, authentic Italian music, and the warm, intimate atmosphere, and you have a truly memorable dining experience. This is a hidden gem in a sea of Italian restaurants. If you're looking for authentic, freshly prepared Italian cuisine made by a true old-school Italian chef, this place is an absolute must-visit.

We went to this gem of Italian restaurant yesterday, in Little Italy..right on Arthur Ave. and when…read moreI tell you--we were in a full-blown food coma. Every single dish was absolutely incredible. I've never tasted anything so rich, flavorful, and downright heavenly. And yes, the chef happens to be my husband's uncle--but I promise you, I would say this even if he wasn't. The food was out-of-this-world good. That's how we chose to celebrate my graduation, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I'd been asking to go for a while because I knew how amazing his cooking is--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I ate so much I could barely move. It was worth every bite. We ate, we laughed. and we just enjoyed every moment. We were there for hours and it didn't even seem like it. Time just g lew. We can't wait to go back.

My absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood…read more Great food Great service Perfect ambiance Get the chicken. Brilliant cocktails, wines by the glass and beers.

Found this little restaurant while in neighborhood. I was having a great happy hour. We had wine…read moreand some bites: chola and gaucha pizzette. Love the atmosphere of the place, would definitely come back for dinner

Beautiful Spanish Restaurant in Thornwood right off the Saw Mill. The food is absolutely…read moreincredible. Every dish had complex flavors and was well balanced. The atmosphere is elegant and refined. The service was fantastic and our server was extremely knowledgeable. The Iberico Secreto was one of the best meat dishes I've ever had. Full of rich iberco flavor, which had a complex, almost nutty kind of flavor. It's a must try! The Lobster ravioli was also delicious and great portion size. I didn't get many pictures of the Tapas as we ate them too quickly. Everything was great quality and fresh!

thank you to Vida for making my sons birthday so enjoying. very chic warming place makes u feel…read moreyour in NYC . all the workers are so warm and greeting. started with a few tapas apps crispy potato's spanish style. this was our fav tapas so crispy and good pork belly special. it was ok. was missing something ox tail croquettes was amazing so crunchy outside and soft inside my daughter ordered chicken paella was perfect. rice so crispy chicken tender. very good dish wow wife ordered the burger wow it was huge 2 four once smashed burgers with bacon . i ordered pappardelle with shredded lamb collar. very rich sauce with super tender lamb. loved the dish wish was more pasta son ordered pork shoulder . it came out and we all through it was a steak it looked so good. pink inside seared outside it was super tender . he loved it. overall there were few mistakes but they made up for all. place is really nice and great staff definitely will be coming back prices little high but they use the best ingredients. plenty of parking .Restaurant really cozy

This little spot was suppppper cute! It's literally every girls grown up bar dream! Cute drinks and…read morecute little pink boots to sit in and all the mirrors you could ask for to put your lipstick on after you finish eating! The music was so great and the service was top notch! We loved the tapas the food was so good and reasonably priced!! Shocker!! Also the place was very well hidden so it definitely gave off the speakeasy vibe we were looking for! Check it out if you are in town!

Only fans drink was super refreshing and citrusy (kind of like passionfruit) & the foam on top was…read morejust the cherry on top The espresso martini had a chocolate undertone which was also rlly good! The food was actually phenomenal... esp when bar food is almost always v mid imo! The mediterranean trip though wasn't my fav... The labneh was a bit watery and the baba ganoush went a little overboard with the tahini (could've used a bit more eggplant). Bang bang cauliflower and kale salad were a 10/10! Servers were also super sweet and constantly checked in on us to make sure everything was good. Vibes: located right above Bartley Dune's, this place had the perfect dark and cozy atmosphere! The seats weren't cramped up like some cocktail bars in nyc. Perfect for any get together~

Wow! Just wow. I was researching somewhere to grab a drink and a lite appetizer and i stumbled upon…read moreBar Taco. Let me tell you! The drinks are immaculate! I went inside just in time for their happy hour (3pm-6pm) on a Thursday, each cocktail was deliciously top tier. You can literally pick out any cocktail from the menu and its guarantee greatness. My personal fave was the "Coco Melon Margarita" made with fresh squeezed limes, done in-front of your face! The bartenders deserve a medal of honor for serving these delicious magic drinks. I recommend! The ambience was great, crowd was limited to a decent size, not loud, no rudeness. This place is amazing!!!!!!! Will return

This is just a great place in every way. My daughter just graduated from Sacred Heart, and we went…read moreto BarTaco on close to every trip. It's also right by the water, so the vibe for use was really great.

We stopped into Tavern157 right when they opened at 4 on a Friday. Place was quiet, just two staff…read moreon. We asked about happy hour since Instagram said they had it, but turns out it's not a thing anymore. They owned the miscommunication and took care of us, offering $8 wine, discounts on a couple appetizers, and even a complimentary extra glass of wine to make it up. We ordered a few things off the tapas menu. The popcorn chicken, the octopus, uni and foie gras, short ribs, and beef tacos. The short ribs leaned a bit dry, but everything else was on point. Standout by far was the uni and foie gras. A little pricey for 4 pieces but very delicious. Big shoutout to the 2 staff on site, very friendly, warm and responsive throughout. I would recommend Tavern 157 if you're in the area looking for something casual with good drinks and food and not in the mood for Korean food. Just double-check happy hour before you go, as they mentioned a new one may be coming. Overall, a really enjoyable first visit.

What an experience loved the so much to see decor, Harry Potter vibe, melted candles, cool couple…read moreseats in side the huge painting frames, food was all beautifully presented but the Asian fusion is mild done - mostly in the sauce and delicious. Loved the peach Bobble cocktail - show. Yea Yes it's also a restaurant to enjoy!

We really enjoyed this restaurant! It's small but decorated well and they create good separation…read morebetween the tables. I also always enjoy a good booth. The service is good. Our waitress was responsive to whatever we needed. The prices are a little high for the portion size, but the food is great quality. My vinho verde was a nice size pour. My husband loved the Iberian ham here. We both had the garlic shrimp which were very well flavored but unfortunately didn't have even one garlic clove, which was disappointing and there were only 6 shrimp. The olive oil they were in was great though and we dipped our food into it and they were perfectly cooked. The paella is supposed to be for 2-4 people which I can see if you have more tapas but we finished it off. It came with a healthy amount of shrimp, grilled calamari and chorizo and was perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated how the rice was a bit crispy and not mushy. The table next to ours ordered what appeared to be a very good looking fruit cobbler of some kind but we were too stuffed for dessert. They also have a weekday happy hour before 6pm that looks good with deals on booze. Really enjoyed this spot! Conveniently located in the middle of garden city with ample free parking.

I ate here for dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. The restaurant is small and mostly…read moreis taken up by a long bar. They were able to seat us at a table and there were 8 of us. The restaurant is tapas style so a lot of small plates. I thought the presentation of the food was very well done. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended great dishes. We ordered shrimp, steak on the bone, bone marrow, potatoes, polenta, broccolini, shishieto peppers, and paella for dinner to share. We all enjoyed our food. For desserts we got the lemon and blueberry pudding, was delicious. I loved the bread pudding. My grandfather enjoyed his Nutella chocolate.

Good service and great food!!!! Looked cozy inside, but when they open up the outdoor seating,…read morecould look better. I heard from my friend sometimes there are live performances at the site. Enjoy it!!!

When you go out for dinner, it should be your last meal of the day and it should leave you full…read more Unfortunately, this place lacked quantity even though the quality was there. I had asked for "mixed platter" in which the waiter said they do not have. I like mixed platters, because you get 2 or more kind of meats all in one dish. This is a good way for a customer to get to taste and experience what the restaurant has to offer without having to order a million dishes. The flavors are definitely tasty, but I felt teased. Worst part is, this was dinner. You should have a fulfilling meal worthy of the HIGH price of $20! Only one skewer of Kabob, just ONE! There was more bread on the plate than meat. Comeee onnnn, mannnn!!! Besides the lack of meat to plate ratio, this was very tasty. It's not fine dining, which is why I am a bit shocked with the price tag.