Food is 10/10. I only had the crab cakes and Cesar salad, but I will definitely be back to try…read moremore. Crab cakes are a MUST. Small, which makes for a perfect appetizer. Comes over pesto and topped with arugula and a pepper salad. Don't hesitate. Just order them and thank me later. Ambiance is excellent. Will be back to try the outside space next. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the service was a little slow. Honestly if the waiter was quicker, I probably would have had another drink. But the delay held me back.

A bit pricey but easy to get a table. They give warm muffins to start which was nice. The Benedict…read moreI got was good but nothing special

What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

This restaurant is hidden in the middle of the block on 9th Ave. The staff is always friendly and…read moreservice is always stellar. Today we had the pleasure of having Wagner waiting on us. Wagner was great a wonderful personality and he made sure everything was to our liking checking on us periodically. I have been here before (the first time we did assorted appetizers) so but this time I dove into the dinner menu. The oxtail pasta was absolutely lovely, the meat was tender and delicately seasoned. I had the steak (I prefer my steak more on the well side) and the chef managed to keep it positively tender and juicy. Perched on top of a few slices of fried casava slices and a small side salad. You can never leave without trying the flan it's one of the best I have ever had. Service was quick and food was bought to us piping hot. The only down side is they oddly don't make pina coladas (it's the only thing I drink) and the restaurant was a bit too cold but other than that it was a lovely birthday dinner for my friend. Buena Vista is small and popular so I strongly suggest you make reservations if you plan on eating here.

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~

came here on a Friday for Happy Hour. I walked in a week ago to ask to reserve a table for our…read moregroup of 6 for happy hour, and they put me on Resy and told me that they reserved the couch for me. When I arrive on the day, they told me that they dont allow reservation for Happy Hour, I argued that they told me that i can have the couch and it was reserved. then they told me that the other waiter made the mistake, but it was on Resy for the whole week no one contacted me. in the end we had to sit outside because my couch was taken. it was a cold day, after 30mins we saw the couch empty so we moved inside after. It was a very unpleasant experience that they made a mistake but I had to take the hit. the food are mediocre and the happy hour menu definitely got smaller than people posted from before, not many choices for food or drinks. The owner was super nice, but i wish the other servers can step up their games. not my choice to come back again.

Stumbled into this wine bar one day - cute, unpretentious place with rather eccentric giraffe decor…read more If you like mushrooms, you have to get the Wild Mushroom Bruschetta -- so much umami delicious goodness on top of perfectly toasted bread!

Adrianna was our bartender! Traveling here from Vegas and she made our night! Please don't miss…read morethis spot!

Michael and Ina were the best! The tacos & margaritas were…read morewonderful. We'll be back! What a great midtown happy hour.

The food was delicious. My partner had salmon and I had tomato soup and bread sticks. Usually I…read moreleave bread sticks behind in any other place because they are dry and tasteless. Bea's bread sticks are magic. They have buttery almost fried exterior and soft tasty interior. My pear salad had a right ratio of greens, pears, and tamarind dressing. They place looked understaffed but they got is out on time for the show. After the show I realized I left my credit card behind. Shot out to the well trained staff for keept my card safe and askedto see my ID when I came to pick it it up. I highly recommend this place for a pre show dinner. Great alternative to Time Square tourist traps.

Bonnie and I were in NY City for my son Shane's wedding last weekend. While we were there, we…read moredecided to see Little Shop of Horrors off Broadway. Right next door is Bea and based on its reviews we decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did, this speak ez vibed restaurant was everything we hoped for. Brick walls with multiple classic movies playing on them, subtle lighting, gorgeous bar. Other reviews I read, complained it was too loud. Maybe it was because we were there right at opening, 5pm, but our party of 14 had no trouble conversing and it was almost full by 5:30. The service was impeccable and started with their graciously combing our 3 reservations into one large table. We had 2 servers who took our drink and food orders and everything came out promptly and prepared correctly. Our check was delivered as soon as the dishes were cleared and we were right on time for the show. We started with my usual Grey Goose Martini, a little dirty, it was prepared perfectly in a classic martini glass just the way I like. Bonnie tried one of their specialty cocktails, the "Anything Goes" and said it was the perfect compliment to her dinner. We started with the roasted beet salad and it was delicious, they applied just the right amount of sherry vinaigrette to highlight the mixed greens, but not to much as to make it soggy. We shared the Seabass and the macaroni and cheese side as our entrée. The macaroni and cheese was creamy, and a perfect blend of mozzarella, Gouda and Parmesan. The pasta was perfectly al dente, which is hard to pull off in a baked dish. The Chilean sea bass was cooked to perfection, crispy exterior and flaky interior that was moist yet firm and fully cooked. The accompanying buttered corn, brussle sprouts, red onion and micro greens complimented it perfectly. The rest of our party were also pleased with everything they ordered, especially the green pasta and lamb choGiven more time we would have sampled some of their desserts which looked amazing, but alas Audrey 2 was waiting next door.

Beautiful decor, ambience is impeccable…read more My friends & I loved the food . No one complained. Great customer service & wait staff. Only issue was I went to the restroom, and drink was on table when I returned out of my view. Bartender or waiter should never serve a drink not in the customers presence. We live in different times today. It's a great restaurant for friends & family meetups you can actually hear each other talk w/ out yelling. Cozy spot, mostly locals , but tourist also before shows. Lots of Celebrities photos on lower level to view. I recommend this spot!

My affection for Victor's Café goes way, way back. I first visited on Christmas Eve in 1979 with an…read moreold boyfriend, and whenever I'm in the Theater District, I try to stop in. This visit was a no-brainer since it was directly across the street from the theater where my daughter and I were seeing Dog Day Afternoon. We only had time for a sangria and an appetizer, but that was all we needed. The bar area is cozy and charming, with an old-world feel. The vintage photos of the restaurant through the years add so much character and remind you of its long history. Their sangria definitely packs a punch! Since I don't drink gin, I asked the bartender if he could make mine without it, and he was more than happy to accommodate. It turned out to be delicious. My daughter ordered the coconut mojito and loved it. We shared an order of ham croquetas--six generously sized croquetas that were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfect for sharing. Victor's Café continues to be one of those special New York places that never loses its charm.

Most people shy away from being the only diners in a restaurant. But the hospitality was too…read moreinviting to turn back. It was so late, we just wanted a few bites. I asked the host to not go to much trouble since it was late. He responded by telling me, "you're overthinking it." The next thing you know, bread service and amuse-Bouche were on the table. The wine was suggested and it would have been a mistake to say no. The experience couldn't have been more familial. The seafood trio was fantastic. A spicy, chunky, tomato and roasted garlic flavored the scallop. Grilled octopus on grilled zucchini. Grilled calamari (simple and my favorite). The rigatoni bolognese was comforting. Had to have pistachio cheesecake to finish. Allora is one of those places where you should just let go and let them take over.

Classic Italian restaurant that was open late enough for me to grab dinner to go! Service was quick…read morewhich was extremely helpful after a long day of work. The ambiance was an upscale Italian restaurant and very relaxed atmosphere for winding down. I ordered the clam pasta and a side of asparagus to go. There were so many clams in the dish itself and balanced the sauce and flavors well. I felt the pasta was cooked and coated perfectly in the sauce, with plenty left to enjoy with the bread that came with the dish. The asparagus was cooked to perfection, easily the best Italian food I have had in a very long time.