I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

Dined here with friends last night and had an enjoyable dinner…read more First, the Happy Hour from 4-7pm is a big draw. Additionally, the cocktail options are nicely priced: sangria from $8, cervezas from $5 and mixed drinks from $12. The menu offers traditional Mexican fare; my favorite is the cheese enchiladas with a verde sauce which myself and friend Sally ordered. It is a very filling entree: three enchiladas, yellow rice, salad, beans in a verde sauce. The verde sauce has a nice kick to it. My friend Cathryn ordered chicken enchiladas. They also serve great tortas and my friend Virginia ordered the Chicken torta; hearty sandwich with Chicken Milanese. As an appetizer, we ordered the always fresh and delicious guacamole and Totopos. The cocktails were flowing: $5 Coronas with lime, Rainbow Margaritas, Sangria and a Rye Smash. The music selections are always great and had us bopping as we dined. Service is always on point and professional. There is a backyard for Al fresco dining. Coszcal de Allende has been an outstanding Mexican restaurant I have dined at for @20 years. HH Mon-Fri 4-7pm Lunch Specials Daily

No snickering. This is largely because of the sweet customer service. A three star review for more…read morelike two star quality. It is not saying much for a city that really lacks in Mexican cuisine. To say I did not give this restaurant a fair shake is like saying I only went to an ice cream shop and only ordered the cone. I went all out there, which is maybe why I received the service I received, or maybe it is because I sat next to what appeared to be my server's children. Whatever the case, I was treated well here. Onto the food. The Sopa Azteca (their tortilla soup) is a nice change from what I had at a previous Mexican restaurant. I would like the portion to be bigger and more meat in it, but I like the Mexican spices and the variety here. It is quite enjoyable. The Queso Fundido should be called a Queso No Divertido. It was awful to eat, with lousy flavor and texture. This is the second time I have struck out with this appetizer. It is safe to say I am done ordering it in this city. Nobody does it right. The Paella is nice, but at its core has the essence of a nice dish. Some parts are full of tremendous flavor, and some parts are dry and bland. I ate this all out of necessity, and also because once I mixed the bland with the good it actually turned into something quite pleasant. The chicken enchiladas I ordered because it would not be fair to come here and pass up something Tex-Mex as an entree. The chicken is inconsistent, well cooked in some spots, dry in others. The salsa verde has a lot of kick here, but the side salad and charro beans nearly ruin the whole thing. At least the Mexican rice is fluffy and has great flavor. Speaking Spanish to the staff helped curry points in the service department. I like family owned businesses. Everybody was busy and on point. So what if the food does not wow, I have given more, for less. Hence why this is a three star review and not a two star review.

I first dined at Las Margaritas when I lived closer to their restaurants in a different part of Bay…read moreRidge(/0th Street). I always enjoyed their food, especially the cheese enchiladas in green sauce. There are times when I'm coming home from work and crave their veggie and shrimp tacos. Til order it on the way and take home to enjoy. I must say, every time I have picked up at this location, it is packed! The vibe is lively and patrons are laughing and enjoying their meals. I too will dine soon IRL. Now, back to the tacos.. great selection and absolutely delicious! The tacos I order are shrimp, veggie and grilled chicken. So flavorful and fresh! For drink, love their horchata. The service I receive when picking up my order is courteous and delivered with a smile! I realized in my previous review, I did not list enough pictures of tacos thus added it here. Highly recommend!

I took one star off because of the drink, that we've ordered - it had zero alcohol ($15), after we…read moretold our waitress about it , she took it and came back with the good flavored drink. The food was delicious , the meat was melting on the mouth .

One of my favorite things about Industry City is how many high-quality spots it has, and how it's…read moreusually half empty. Bitter Monk fits right in. It's a perfect place for a thoughtful cocktail without the crowds. My wife and I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon while our son was celebrating a birthday with his friends at the Brooklyn Battle Blaster Nerf Arena nearby. We had the place entirely to ourselves when we arrived, and that hour of peace and quiet with a great drink felt just luxurious. Bitter Monk comes from the same team behind Sugar Monk, the amazing cocktail bar in uptown Manhattan. It's an intimate bar that doubles as the tasting room for Atheras Spirits, their micro-distillery. The menu is built around house-made amari, herbal liqueurs, and bitters, with herbs, roots, flowers, and wild plants (many of them foraged) worked into the drinks. Added bonus: Everything they pour comes from New York State. The space itself is gorgeous. Colorful stained glass glows behind the bar, framed by a metal piece that reproduces the Atheras Spirits logo. The ambiance is elegant but relaxed, cozy with a loungey vibe; the kind of place where you can settle in without feeling like you need to dress up. I had the Devil and the Blue Sea (Svol aquavit, Atheras Akhenaten amaro, tamarind, yuzu, lime, patchouli, and baharat). It was complex and layered without being muddled. My wife had the Gaia Martini (Atheras Botanical Monks Gin East, Method dry vermouth, Svol aquavit, and Atheras mastiha liqueur), a beautifully herbal take on a classic. Both were excellent. A friend who doesn't drink joined us later, and he had real options. He ordered the Butterfly Field, a zero-proof cocktail with Lyre's London Spirit, yuzu, lime, lavender, butterfly pea, orange blossom, juniper, pepperberry, and egg white. It got the same care as the regular cocktails, not a token mocktail. Side note: They don't take reservations; it's first come, first served. Happy hour runs Thursday through Sunday until 4 pm, with a choice of four cocktails for $13-14.

Cocktails were great. Small location but really good and service was quick. Really good options but…read morewent espresso and cucumber. Overall recommend

Everything is perfect, staff...atmosphere ...music...owners,.,food…read more.... Seating....candles...JUST EVERYTHING. THE BEST IF THE BEST.

Came here yesterday for a birthday dinner and our server Brianna was really friendly. Their…read morecocktail menu is limited but you can order drinks that are not on the menu and I kinda wish I knew that going in. I got the blueberry/blackberry fizz thing and was not a fan. My next drink I got amaretto sour and it was so much better. My friend loved his espresso martini and ended up ordering 3! Food we go tuna carpaccio this was. (2/5) It came in a whole slice of gelatinous thing and was neon pink.. and I couldn't figure out why it was that color or texture. The citrus on top was refreshing but I'm cautious when my tuna comes out neon pink. It didn't taste like tuna and I wouldnt recommend this dish Grilled octopus (3.5/5) looked very promising but came out very salty, was t a fan of the green minty sauce either. Ended up washing it in the sauce our scallops came with instead Seared scallops (5/5) this was really good, albeit quite salty, the sauce helped and my friend and I both agreed it was cooked well. Would def recommend Truffle Short rib pasta- (4.5/5) we were too full at this point to really enjoy it. But this was my friends favorite dish he liked that the truffle wasn't over powering and the flavor of the beef short rib hit the spot for him. I thoguht it could have been slightly more flavorful Angry lobster pasta- (5/5) this was my favorite pasta and I'm glad our server recommended it although it was way too much food for two people. It reminds me of lobster bisque and I loved that it had tiny chunks of lobster in it

Had a great dinner at Sarava Bistro with two of my friends! We ordered the Brazilian BBQ, which was…read morelisted as a serving for 2. At first, we were worried it might not be enough for three people, but there was actually plenty of food and it worked out perfectly for all three of us. We also got the banana creme brulee to go, and it was a really nice way to finish the meal. Our waitress was especially nice and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, good portions, and friendly service. Would definitely come back!

If I could give this place 6 stars I definitely would! From the second we stepped inside we were…read moretreated like family! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They offered great recommendations since it was our first time at this restaurant for most of the people in our party. The food was delicious. We decided to go for their bigger dishes and share it family style. We took their mixed grilled platter and their seafood mix. We also had their Sarava salad, cheesy bread and tuna tartare! All great! The drinks did not disappoint either. Some great craft cocktail choices. We actually saved room for dessert this time and tried their banana crème brûlée and Brazilian carrot cake - YUM!

This spot was nice. I had the chicharrón de pollo (mini pieces of fried chicken) with tostones. The…read moreambiance is nice and lively. I've been to a great deal of Spanish restaurants and I have never seen chicharrón de pollo made like that.

I came here to celebrate my sister in laws birthday a few weeks ago. We tried calamari, empanadas…read moreand guacamole for appetizers. Their calamari and empanadas were not my favorite as they lacked seasoning and the calamari was not crispy, it was rather dry. However, the I ordered the carne asada with mashed potatoes and that was very flavorful! My husband ordered the churrasco and he also really enjoyed it and found it really filling. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was not too busy - either way; our server was great! The decor was nice they play Latin music and have paintings honoring iconic Latin artists.

All the food was amazing at L'Wren. The crispy calamari was delicious, the chicken wings were…read moregreat, and the drinks were really good too. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and they also have a lounge area in the back, which is a nice touch. Definitely a great spot for a casual bite, drinks, and a good time with friends. I would come back again. The waiter/owner always pleasant.

L'wren is a tru hidden gem. The decor is right up anyone's alley if you're looking for a happy…read morehour, a night out with friends in the back lounge, or date night. Happy hour every day until 7 pm - with multiple drink and food items priced at $8. the decor is dark and sexy, full of velvets and nice artwork. id come back for the secret lounge in the back. the bathroom is clean and nicely decorated too. When we got here, I guess everyone else had the same idea because it filled up. the service slowed down after we placed our order, but there was only 1 server working the bar. the $8 happy hour espresso martini hit the SPOT and was refreshing too. they have a few craft beer choices on menu too. The Gambas is a must get. i think i counted 6 plump perfectly seasoned grilled shimp on a bed of sauce and toasted crustini. Grab the mac n cheese bites! my date loved them (they can come with sausage or without). i sampled the mac sauce on top and thought it was pretty good. the 5 wings on happy hour were messy, but delicious. i tasted the honey but not the chipotle. it might need a hint of more heat if they wanna call it chpotle. would come back in a heartbeat.

I got to know oldies while noshing from Wakuwaku outside- their menus and waiter service are…read morecombined right now for the outdoor seating. My drinks for the evening were the lemon sour special with soju and sore, and a lemon you squeezed in yourself. I loved the interactive part of the drink, and the fact that I could make it MY level of (very) sour! It was a super refreshing drink too! Then I got their homemade orangina. I was super excited for this, because due to some meds I take, I can't have grapefruit/grapefruit juice anymore- which, you guessed it, is in the bottled stuff. This didn't have any! And it tasted wayyy better than the bottled kind- fresh juice for the win! I'll be back for this! And I don't know whose cotton candy machine this is, theirs or Wakuwaku, but man I hope that thing sticks around! I'll be back!!

Not sure if the yuzu hot toddy is seasonal but I highly recommend you go and get it ASAP…read more This bar is Tucktaway in the back of a Wakuwaku and it has a really chill ride. While I was there they were playing old school R&B and I was really vibing on my solo date while reading my book. The male bartender had me waiting quite some time before taking my order but the female bartender finally checked in with me and held a sista down

Fun cocktail spot in Industry City. All of the cocktails have two things in common 1. They all have…read moreBarrow's homemade ginger liqueur as an ingredient. 2. All of the other spirits in the cocktail are made in New York State. They have some bar seating outside in the courtyard as well as indoor seating. The bar tender gave us samples of the ginger liqueur on its own. It tastes like the pickled ginger you get when you have sushi or sashimi. Very tasty.

I stopped by to check out the place. It wasn't open yet but there was worked who was very nice n…read moregave us tasting of ginger limoncello. So good. I ended up buying a bottle. I will need to come back when it's open!