My schoolmate from 7th-12th grades was in town with his wife from Washington D.C. My work schedule…read morehas been hectic, so we were trying to find a time and place to meet for dinner. They were staying at a midtown hotel and I live in Inwood. They were open to restaurant suggestions, but when my friend said his wife wanted to see Washington Heights, I knew we were going to Cañave. I have been to about every bar/restaurant in Inwood and its immediate environs. There are many good places, but I tend to prefer places where the music is not overbearing, you are not jammed in like sardines in a can, and service is exceptionally good. To make a long story shorter, we arrived at 7:30 p.m. and left at 11:30 p.m.! We talked, ate, and drank the night away. I suggested the shrimp ceviche, and we split two orders of it. It was fabulous and a quintessential example of example of Latin Fusion. My friend ordered steak and his wife, at my suggestion, ordered the roasted chicken dish - which I seem to never recall the name of - and rice and beans, and I did the same. This dish has recently become my favorite in the neighborhood. In fact, it has become one of my all-time favorite dishes. The drinks were incredibly good, as I savored my favorite, the delicious coconut margaritas. To top it off, the homemade flan the best I have ever had. I would be remiss were I not to compliment the staff. They were extremely professional, attending to our every need and thoroughly explaining items on the menu (I had forgotten the ceviche part of the shrimp dish, which they immediately filled in!). The easy listening music is superb and encourages conversation. It was nonstop talking, laughing, eating and laughing. We talked about old classmates, teachers, the school, etc. We caught up on the gaps in the years that we had not seen each other. In truth, it was an experience that could have only happened at Cañave. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

Food is slightly elevated, fresh and tasty…read more Service is warm and friendly. Ambiance is casual and lively!

Flatbread pizza is actually so good and fulfilling. Servers were so kind and attentive. Definitely…read morewould go back.

Ordered a burger and fries. The burger is topped with pickles among other condiments. When I took…read moremy first bite, I found that the pickles were bread and butter, pickles i.e. sweet pickles. Since when does that kind of pickle belong on a burger? pickles on burgers are traditionally dill pickles. I asked the waitress for some dill pickles instead and was informed they don't have any. they make their bread and butter pickles in house. The burger was ruined for me and I'll never go there again for a burger.

Back again and wanted to give a shout out to our server Ernesto. His knowledge and helpfulness on…read morethe wine menu was excellent and a perfect server. Started with the tuna tartare which I was so anxious to eat I forgot to get a picture. Perfect balance of portions of ingredients and sauces. Excellent sauce to compliment the t. Next the lamb chop special. Absolutely fantastic combination of lamb chops parsnip puree and asparagus. The three go together so well and were perfect together. And we so love this place because you can actually talk to the people you are with and be heard. Great atmosphere.

10/10: the paella was great and I would order it again but when I go back I will be ordering…read morenothing but multiple orders of the mussels. They were amazing! As far as drinks go: the Tinto sour was delicious. Advice: it is very small with only 11 tables "only 3 without reservations" they also have limited hours so plan ahead. Ernesto was great: very attentive, kind, and welcoming. Glad to have this tapas bar in the heights!

Came for a Knicks game reservation, left with a new favorite nightcap spot. The staff are absolute…read moregems. They were kind, accommodating, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. Bird in Hand has a lineup of fun weekly events (Oyster Mondays, trivia nights, and more), plus a delightfully eccentric cocktail menu. My partner and I tried the Bambi and Strawberry Fields Forever, and both were outstanding. Bonus points for being a cocktail bar that actually has great food. The fried chicken dinner plate was excellent--crispy on the outside, remarkably juicy on the inside. A fantastic first impression, and definitely not my last visit

Lovely room, attentive service, food fell short…read more We visited Bird In Hand on a recent evening while in town visiting our son in Hamilton Heights. The space itself is genuinely beautiful -- dim lighting, warm decor, and a moody, inviting atmosphere that makes it feel like a proper grown-up neighborhood spot. The service matched the room. Our server was attentive, gracious, and knowledgeable, and the front of house clearly knows what they're doing. The food, unfortunately, didn't live up to the rest of the experience. The pork chop arrived dry, which is hard to forgive on a cut that should be the kitchen's pride. The steak was competently cooked but unremarkable -- no real seasoning, no char to speak of, nothing that set it apart from a passable home-cooked version. For a restaurant at this price point, the kitchen should be delivering more. I'd happily come back for cocktails at the bar -- the n and the staff deserve that. But on the food alone, there are better options in the neighborhood.

Garden Cafe gets points for being in the right place at the right time, but beyond that, it was…read morepretty mediocre. My top tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came here for a strategic lunch/rest this past Saturday during the Great Saunter (an annual event I would heartily recommend to anyone physically and mentally able - five stars all around). After not finishing the Saunter last year, I decided at the very least it was important to get off our feet for a bit, and this location made a lot of sense, literally a few buildings away from the official route off Isham Street very close to the halfway point of our adventures. Given how we were feeling at the time, this was definitely within a quarter mile of where we needed it to be before people started getting VERY yowly. This area of Inwood is really pleasant; I've been over here now a few times and it's super underrated because most people never bother to wander up past the GW Bridge. But it's super chill and gives off some Brooklyn vibes. And optics-wise, Garden Cafe fits right in. True to its name, it has a great outdoor seating area in the back, which was the perfect antidote on a pleasant day with sore feet. The interior though is dimly lit and very claustrophobic; each time we went through (entering and exiting), we had to wait for other people to pass in the area by the restroom/awkward bar area. I'm not sure how you improve that situation without a full-on reno, but it's not the best. The outdoor space helps for sure in that regard. We needed carbs like the wolf with 16 miles to go on our trek. I went with the strawberry pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs and a vanilla latte (mostly so my chum and I would remain on speaking terms after only having a fraction of my normal coffee intake at the beginning of the day). Everything was fine though nothing to write home about. The pancakes were a little dry and definitely needed the accompanying syrup, and the eggs conversely were wetter than I typically like. They also needed a bit of seasoning but they did what they were supposed to do. In hindsight, the latte might have actually been the best of the lot - it had a visually pleasing design from the milk pour and was tasty. Most of the patrons we saw nearby were on mimosa benders, which sounded fun but we had a job to do. Next time. This place got a lot of points off for the service. Our waitress was not particularly friendly - very monotone and never smiled, and once our food came? A ghost. We rarely even saw her in the patio area and we probably ended up staying an extra 15 minutes because we literally just couldn't find her to get the check. Really odd unforced error and it was actually close to the point where one of us was going to have to go inside to actively find her to ask for the bill. Not good at all. It wasn't a terrible meal by any stretch and I think ultimately you give it a thumbs up for providing a spot to rest and eat, but most people would probably consider that the bare minimum requirement of a restaurant. I'm sure you can find better around here.

Stopped by here to join a group of friends in the lovely outdoor backyard area, which was covered…read morewith greenery, with splashes of pink flowers. It was a great place with a relaxing atmosphere. It was tough to decide between Salmon or Pork Chop. The latter appealed to me because it came with loaded baked potato. I ended up ordering the Wild Pecan Crusted Salmon, which was served with vegetables and white rice. I asked for it to come with roasted potatoes instead. When I received it, there was still rice so I had to wait extra time to get the correct dish. The Salmon was cooked perfectly, tender, flaky, and I loved the crispy, irresistibly nutty pecan crust. The veggies included were green beans and carrots, which were wonderfully crunchy. The potatoes were well seasoned. Service was not the best. I had to order before my table because I needed to leave soon, but the order was not properly prepared, so had to wait longer to begin eating. The rest of the food came in at all different times. Prices were decent, as entrees were under $30. I would consider returning to try the French Cut Pork Chop and some of the desserts, but don't feel the need to anytime soon.

I still think about the sweet potato fries from this place lol. They also have several vegetarian…read moreoptions and the wings were so good. The drinks are delicious + strong. The ambiance is fun, great music selection. There are huge tv screens if you want to catch a sports game. Service has been pretty good and attentive. Great local spot for happy hour!

The service is great and the staff is friendly, the happy hour is banging especially the beer…read moreselection, margaritas, macaroni balls, and the quesadillas! Also the atmosphere is great because you have the best of both worlds by sitting inside where it's lively or on the semi-patio area where it's a little more chill. Definitely found my local spot!

The food was not good... the french fries were okay. I ordered a steak chimi and CHICKEN tacos. I…read morereceived steak tacos instead of chicken tacos, but I did not send them back because I thought the steak ones would be good anyway. The steak was cheap and flavorless, full of gooey fat pieces (as you can see in the picture). The steak chimi was also disappointing, and flavorless; I do not know what type of steak was used... oh, and how do you serve chimis and no chimi sauce!? The guac literally tasted like mashed avocado; no seasoning. The margaritas were okay. I do not think I would come back!

The bartenders are all great. I live in the area and will come here often for a night cap…read more However, tonight I was not allowed in because I was wearing a tank top. The bouncer said I was not allowed in because of my "look". I've literally come in wearing the same tank top before. So I'm not sure why tonight they acted homophobic. ‍

This place used to be a vibe and then they changed owners and the vibe changed as well. I came here…read morewith my team and we had a great time. The food was great and the sangria was on point compared to last year. I ordered the penne with garlic, oil and broccolini and it was good. It would be great if they returned to the original format: live Jazz, good music, good brunch, good drinks and good food.

This place is so good. We went back a second time for dinner. The hippie roll is delicious. Our…read morebartender was fantastic. It's pretty quiet so easy to have conversation. Would make a great date Spot.