Nyack, NY - the dining scene in Nyack keeps getting better and better. I've been anticipating the opening of Olar Meu for a while, as it is the new restaurant by the owners of the highly regarded Olar Noso in Northvale NJ, and am pleased to report the food is as sensational as expected! The well-curated and balanced menu is focused on Spanish/Mediterranean dishes and tapas, all expertly prepared with quality ingredients. I genuinely loved everything. We ordered fried calamari misto (fantastic!), bacalao croquettes, polenta crostini, and Olar salad (simple but delicious) to start. For our mains, the paella Valenciana and mariscada salsa verde were profuse with fresh seafood - and the mussels and clams were delightfully fat and plump. The grilled skirt steak, which we requested medium rare, was perfectly cooked. Complimentary garlic herb crostini is brought to the table, and we were given fresh crusty-chewy rosemary focaccia bread brushed with olive oil as well. We were too stuffed to go for dessert but I think the offerings were a molten lava cake, vanilla panacotta, a cheesecake of some sort, and caramel flan. The owner was there and came around to greet everyone. They are currently doing a soft opening so there's no liquor license yet, and it's cash only right now, but everything seems so well run already. This is a true foodie destination, especially for Rockland. Highly recommended and a hearty 5 stars! read more

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overpriced Bowl of pea soup 14. Food was good. Service excellent owner wasnt cooperative Wanted a glass of Sangria owner ssid no. Only by the pitcher. read more

My wife and I visited the new Olar Meu in Nyack for Valentine's Day, and had a really great meal. Bottom line: it's really great. Had a terrific meal at a surprisingly reasonable price given the amount of food we got. We're lucky to have Olar in Nyack, adding another top-line restaurant right next to the iconic Hudson House. I'm a terrible food blogger and a worse food photographer, but here goes: The biggest deal to me was getting authentic Paella in Nyack -- or really, anywhere in Rockland. I spent a summer in Spain as a high school kid, and have never forgotten how great true Paella is when it captures the tastes of both brine and saffron. Too many times I've been disappointed by "paella" that's really just "spanish rice" -- no brine, no saffron, just rice with some spices in it. But Olar's Paella is the real deal, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. It was wonderful and really took me back. The other dishes were also very good, including some tapas: The grilled octopus was really tender and tasty. You always risk a rubbery texture with octopus, but this was perfect. A highlight! The mushrooms with burrata was delicious. Anytime you heat burrata you lose some of the texture, and it becomes more like melted mozzarella. But who doesn't love melted mozzarella, particularly paired with a garlicky assortment of mushrooms. Really good. The Cod croquettes were crispy and light and yummy, and the sauce had just enough bit. But like lots of tapas you're better off ordering them if you have more of a group -- four croquettes for two people was a little more food than we needed. Finally, we had the panna cotta for dessert, which was really good. If panna cotta is on the menu, I get it, so this was a particular treat that they offered it. Also, service was great, very friendly, and the space, which is not nearly finished, showed promises of what it's going to become. They don't have a liquor license, which meant a dry dinner (and you can't byob), but that was fine. Some people might want to wait until they can pair some wine and sangria with their meals, though. Again, the bottom line is that it was great, and a really powerful addition to the dining scene. We had enough food that we took home lunch for the next day (Paella is a surprisingly good takeout food!). Really happy they're here. read more

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For my bday, on NYE, it was fabulous! Cash only. I love that Miguel is present and part of this crew. The stuffed dates, calamari, eggplant meatballs, all DELICIOUS! As was all pictured below! read more

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Great food, great service. Excellent location for an office party, they can easily accommodate large groups.

Wow! Fantastic discovery in Nyack. A reincarnation of Olar which was sorely missed after it closed in Piermont during Covid. If you're in the mood for terrific tapas , paella, or on a pescatarian diet of fine quality, this is the place for you. Frito Misto and grilled octopus, seafood paella and lobster saffron risotto were excellent. We'll be back to sample many more of the dishes on the menu. read more

I'm an O Lar regular since Piermont. I could not be more excited that Miguel is back with a new (LARGER!) spot. Even better, it's in the heart of Nyack. The food is excellent. You really can't go wrong with anything, but start with some Spanish fries for the table. Split a salad. Then order some seafood, or an excellent paella. As others have noted, no liquor license yet, and you can't BYOB (blame NYS not Miguel). Hopefully by summer we will be enjoying Sangria and perhaps some gin and tonics. Come down, meet Miguel, have some food. It's worth a trip! read more

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Stopped in at 630 Owner was behind the bar Was a true pleasure Food and as amazing Great spot in nyack read more

Had another fabulous meal at Olar's in Nyack last night. We had octopus, endive salad, mussels, eggplant meatballs and more. Everything was so tasty Our server couldn't be nicer and very professional. In the past I have had paella and since I am allergic to iodine it is one place I trust that there will be no shrimp in my dish. read more

Our absolute favorite place to go in Nyack. My husband Tom and I are fans of all of the Olar restaurants, but the owner Miguel in Nyack makes it an experience to remember every time. His stories and drink making skills are something to watch. The staff are wonderful and they make everyone feel welcome. The food is above par! Delicious and well prepared. Absolutely nothing negative to say, we love the whole experience. read more

Just went! Food is Superb!!! Ambiance very nice!!! They got their liquor license Prices are fair for the area !! read more

The food is so different than the regular fare. The staff is very attentive and professional.

Food was delicious and it was a fun atmosphere. Service was very pleasant and the owner was engaging.

Owner was completely rude to us about getting a table after the nice waitress had told us all we had to do was wait for a table to leave and she would accommodate us. He was beyond rude and had major attitude. Went next door to Hudson and had a fabulous meal. read more

Just had the best dinner. Started with the Tapas and drinks and then went o to some delicious pasta dishes.

Olar is in the "soft launch" phase (no liquor license yet), but the food is already at the top of the game. Tapas like mussels and olives were straight from the continent, seasoned well, and each came with a crostini that was perfect. There was a special salad that had escarole, endive and grapefruit. Absolutely delicious with a dressing that matched the salad well. The paella valenciana came out full of portions of seafood, sausage and chicken. This dish could easily feed two if you so desired. I look forward to returning here often. read more

This place knows exactly what good food means. Every dish shows culinary expertise. Quality options, affordable menu and exceptional attention from employees. Employees combine efficiency with a courteous approach. I want to come back and sample different dishes. read more

wonderful food and service. Had the best ever mussels and soaked crostini in the sauce - delicious. Also had their garlic shrimp, calamari, wild mushroom dish, and pork & pasta. Everything great. They do a novel take on sangria which we enjoyed. read more

What an amazing dinner we had..The service was perfect and the food was delicious,. .. We highly recommend the Olar in Nyack.

Terrific food and ambience. Some of the best dishes we've had in a long time...ask for Giovanni

Went in for a date night on a whim and we are so happy we did! Sangria set the food followed by the most authentic tapas I've had since being in Barcelona. Just when we didn't think it could get better, the skirt steak and salmon set a new bar. This was only surpassed by the ricotta cheesecake. 10/10 will be back!! read more

Outstanding...from the selection of liquor to the appetizers and to the pasta dishes...as a Calabrese, I know good pasta and many Italian restaurants don't offer Bucatini All'Amatriciana and the one's that do barely know how to make it correctly...at Ola Meu, that dish was a traditional as you can get...especially using guanciale instead of bacon...this place is the real deal... read more

Delicious paella and sangria. Wonderful service and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back..

Another great O Lar ! We had the cod croquettes, meatballs and salad to start. Then the paella which was also great. A great addition to Nyack ! read more

Having been a big fan of Olar in Piermont and now Olar Noso in Northvale, I looked forward to trying the newest location in Nyack. Sadly, every aspect of our dining experience was a disappointment. After we sat down, we noticed that the plates on our table had dust on them. The server replaced them. Unlike the other locations, there was a very limited selection of wines by the glass, however the table next to us was offered Cava by the glass which was not on the menu or offered to us. As our food was served, we noticed the portion sizes were significantly smaller than what we are used to at the other location. For example, the shaved fennel salad, one of my all- time favorites was chunks of fennel not shaved and about one third of the portion size as Olar Noso. All of the other dishes we ordered were similarly portioned. As a result, I am now hesitant to return even to the Olar Noso location. Hopefully these concerns will be addressed and Olar can continue its' tradition of great food and service in Nyack. read more

The restaurants' servers have GREAT customer service, but the remarks and the direct disrespect to the staff made me very uncomfortable. The owner is disrespectful to the employees, treating them like garbage and ignoring their humanity. read more

food was mid atmosphere was okay the servers were nice but the owner was rude and was always yelling at the servers that were doing very good read more