Visited on Sunday for lunch. The area was bright and clean. Food was great. Ordered fried calamari…read moreand mixed platter. Calamari was great, perfectly fried, crispy but not too greasy. FYI, their calamari is different from Mediterranean. Service was great! It was my first time to Ecuadorian restaurant. The server was very kind to explain everything and made a great recommendation. It was a pleasure visiting. Definitely recommended for anyone for any casual occasion

Notes- Most dishes are a bit more, so see the photos, but not by much…read more I have been to this Ecuadorian restaurant twice at this point, though last time was long enough ago that even with my usual vast food memory, I barely remember what we ordered outside of it all tasting good. The most recent time was a few days ago, and it was excellent. The staff is nice, and the portions are generous for the price point, with two of us taking home leftovers out of the four people dining. To drink, three of us had shakes, or rather batidos, with the prices being $7 en agua or $8 en leche. I went with Lulo, which is listed as Solanum online, but really refers to naranjilla. As per the name, it means a little orange, but it is closer in flavor to a mix between pineapple and lime. Others had Maracuyá/passion fruit and Guanábana/soursop, and everyone enjoyed their drinks. They gave us some chulpi/corn nuts on the table, along with some aji verde, a lightly spicy green sauce which went with some of our heavier appetizers. Our heavier appetizer was two orders of the Bolón Mixto for $10. Bolon refers to a green plantain ball, and they offer the traditional cheese version along with chicharron, or with camarones/shrimp. The mixto combines the cheese and pork, and it was delicious, but very filling. One was more than enough, but we still enjoyed it, with the aji verde helping to reduce the overall richness. There was also the $6.50 Yapingachos/Llapingacho, or pan-fried potato cakes. These came two to an order and came topped with an onion and tomato salsa, along with some lettuce below. The potato cakes were a lot lighter by comparison to our other appetizer, but still flavorful. I would recommend them, as with other people who go here. Our smaller main dish was the Ceviche de Pescado for $17.00, or fish cocktail served either with rice or, as our choice, chifles or fried plantain chips. This was also available as a mixto, but I didn't order it as I have a pulpo allergy. There was a large amount of fresh fish inside for the price, making it very worth it. As with most ceviches, there was some sourness from the lime along with some fresh chopped herbs, onions, and tomatoes. It lacked a bit of heat I usually prefer, but I still liked it, and the whole thing was devoured quickly. Our other main dishes were all $19. My favorite of the bunch was the Seco de Chivo, with goat stew slowly cooked in home-made sofrito and beer, served with yellow rice, sliced avocado, and sweet plantain. The goat was cooked down until it was extremely tender, but still had a bit of chew, and there was a good amount of meat, even with the amount of bones in there. The broth was savory and mildly sweet, being warming, comforting, and perfect on top of the rice. This was excellent. For most of the other group, their favorite was the Chaulafan, a mix of stir-fried rice with chicken, beef, shrimp, egg, and veggies served with sweet plantain and avocado. The rice had a nice texture with some lightly crispy portions and was mildly salty. The meat inside was mostly very tender, regardless of what meat it was. This was excellent as well. The remaining dish was the Sango de Camarones, listed as a tropical dish and a purée of green plantains, slowly cooked in peanut sauce and shrimp, and topped with citrus red onions served with yellow rice and sliced avocado. The dish had a unique, almost gruel-like texture, which was a bit off-putting to some, but others like myself liked it. The shrimp inside was tender, and the dish felt a bit richer than the other mains. This was probably our least favorite main, but it was still good. We were quite full, but got some $7 Flan for dessert, which is in-house made. It wasn't overly sweet, which is my preference, and the texture was semi-soft. It was a good version, and the portion was large for the price. We liked this as well. Not many complaints here. Friendly service and good, reasonably priced food.

Ambiance-Offer both indoor and outdoor seating.Great view and perfect for pictures.Decent hangout…read morespot. Service:Our server for the night was amazing,attentive and accommodating. Food Karaage- Juicy and flavorful and perfectly crispy. Tuna Tempura- not crispy as all.Flavor was good though. Yuzu Lamb chops- 3 basic but perfectly cooked chops.i did not taste any yuzu or miso as described.The soy sauce probably overpowered the flavors. The edamame mash potatoes served on the side were amazing,creamy with an umami flavor. Saki Miso Bronzino- Well cooked and mild miso flavor. Fried rice-Good flavor and was able to get it with a side of chicken. Chipotle Teriyaki chicken- Well cooked and flavorful. Did not get the chipotle flavors. Drinks Sakura-Perfect balance of fruity and floral,refreshing for the summer. Lit-chee sangria- Good but barely any lychee flavor.No seasonal fruit was served with it, as mentioned on the menu. Food is pricey for the portion size. Not an extensive menu.

My friends and I met up for brunch here last December. We wanted to meet as a pre-holiday…read moregathering. The place was located in Long Island City. Since my friends and I all live in Manhattan, it was an adventure for us. A rooftop restaurant with an outdoor terrace yes please. Decor was gorgeous and sleek. Although the bar was small, it was lighted and eye-catching. A huge Nutcracker greets you as soon as you walk inside. The space was loft style with seating upstairs as well as an outdoor terrace. (Terrace was closed due to winter). There was a DJ booth upstairs as well which led me to believe the place might turn into a club/lounge. Lots of seating everywhere. The crowd was mild when we arrived with a few birthdays observed. As the day went on the crowd was a bit more lively. The food looked quite delicious as my friends ordered steak and eggs and an English Muffin dish with poached eggs and fries. Good sized portions for the price. However, my French Toast was less than desired. Three sad little pieces of a faux brioche bread that was served cold. No salad on the plate as you can see from the picture. This was my meal for the day and not satisfying at all. Our waitress was very nice and did her due diligence EXCEPT for our water service. We ordered water and she did not specify that there was a charge for it. When our bill came and we asked about it, she stated that we "asked for flat water not tap water". I did not recall her stating there was a charge. She assumed we wanted flat BOTTLED water and charged us for it. Not good service since she was not being transparent. Bathrooms were clean. The place is definitely a vibe. If you are looking for views of the city and overpricing in Queens, this is your place. I would have to weigh my options prior to a second visit as I can't say it would be my first choice.

I've been to this location twice now with a large party of 10+ guests. The staff is warm and…read morewelcoming, making the experience a great time. The food was amazing, my steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly medium rare. The bottomless brunch was great, and the service was fast. A great enjoyable brunch spot which is a little small on the inside but they're very accommodating and joined multiple tables togethers to make space for my large party and had us all feeling comfortable.

Second time here, and will keep coming back. Food is impeccable. Service is amazing and the…read moreambience is refreshing. Their french toast tres leches desert is the best.

Great beef salteña, truffle papitas, and drinks! The salteña was very juicy and flavorful. The…read morepapitas were nicely seasoned. The drink had a nice refreshing tangy kick to complement the food. The server, Karina, was very nice and welcoming. The place was very clean and tidy! Only outdoor seating was available but we enjoyed our food nevertheless. Would definitely come back here again! Highly recommended place the next time you're in Sunnyside!

I came to Bolivian Llama Party strictly for their Saltenas. I had heard and read so much about this…read morepockets of goodness, and I had this place bookmarked for the longest time. Today, I finally got a chance to go, and placed a takeout order. Bolivian Saltenas are similar to empanadas, except slightly larger and filled with a more liquidy stew-like filling. I got the chicken and beef versions to try. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. It actually reminded me of a chicken/beef pot pie but in a baked dumpling form. What went wrong: -- First, they got my order wrong. I ordered 2 chicken and 2 beef Saltenas but got 1 chicken and 2 beef. I didn't realize this until I got home. -- I find these a little overpriced. $6.75 each is a little steep IMO, for what you get. For the same price, I could have gotten two delicious empanadas elsewhere. -- Both of my Saltenas were slightly burnt. -- I felt kind of Jypped since there was absolutely no green sauce nor any other sauce included. @ $6.75 each it's disappointing that the sauces were excluded. -- Both the chicken and beef fillings tasted blah; kinda bland & boring. The chicken and beef actually tasted the same. Go figure! Absolutely nothing special about them. Maybe the missing sauces would have helped? I'll never know. lol Well, I guess I can scratch Bolivian Llama Party off my list of places to go. Curiosity satisfied. Note: no inside seating but there are a few tables available for outside dining. Order at the window for takeout orders.

Best restaurant the food is outstanding the service is great the ambiance is great everything was…read moreamazing

Food/drinks: food was super solid! Oily but as expected for the cuisine! The empanadas were very…read morecrispy and the rib eye was cooked well! A thin cut so not really tender & flan was yum! Atmosphere: soo cute inside and in the back patio! Really loved sitting in the back patio -- but overall cramped space which I don't mind at all :) Service: friendly very attentive Price: as expected for Williamsburg

Came here for the first time in passing and omg I want to return a million times…read more Their shrimp ceviche is BOMBBBBBB. The service was top notch and the employees were welcoming and friendly . Ruby was my bartender and the two ladies that were servers were sooooo friendly omg. I felt like family even though it was my first time here . Diana was the best ! I would return anytime

I loved this place! The service was amazing! Diana, our server was so welcoming and kind. The food…read moreis delicious and fresh. They have cute backdrops to take photos for IG and their menu is extensive. We tried the calentado breakfast which was on point! Can't wait to go back for dinner.

Amazing time at happy hour. We arrived just as they opened in the evening…read more The restaurant is beautiful and there's a huge bar. Fancy - casual sort of vibe. No stuffy just relaxed. Friendly attentive staff. We felt ao taken care of. The menu has something foe everyone, we were very hungry amd ordered almost all of the happy hour apps. Drinks were so good too. For about 20 minutes we were the only ones there (party of 6) Then other diners trickled in, and our attentive service didn't change. Our servers even came over to take group pics for us. Very pleasant experience overall, will definitely return. Great fro groups and especially if you have people with you who don't like the same kinds of food. The spread ranges from tacos to lo mein and everyone will have great options to enjoy.

My friend and I went in on Sunday after Bathhouse for the brunch to celebrate her bday. Nice decor…read more Full bar. Ample space. It was around 3:45pm and brunch was over at 4pm. I asked the hostess if we could do it and she said, yes. We were seated, then we waited, and waited, and waited for a waitress to come to us but no one did. Not even to give us water. There was a woman walking around not doing anything; she seemed to be a waitress. She would look at us but kept wondering aimlessly. There was a waitress at the bar having a casual conversation. So around 3:56 I told my friend we were leaving. 10 min of just sitting there. If they didn't want to do the brunch due to timing then that could've been communicated. As we were leaving I stopped to put my coat on and the hostess is just there having a conversation; she didn't bother asking us why we were leaving. You would think if you just sat a party and you see them leaving, as hostess you would be curious but no. We went right to Fushimi where we were well recieved and had a great time!

Very expensive. Ingredients felt good and service was average speed. Overall would not come back as…read morethe value is missing for me.

Solid lunch spot in midtown! Created my own bowl and got cilantro rice, tofu, zucchini and corn-…read morenothing crazy! The only negative was that it was quite oily (particularly the rice) but the tofu was great and generous portion.

This restaurant is cheap with its sauces. I ordered takeout that included empanadas and an entree…read morewith a side salad. When the order arrived, I was shocked to find zero sauces or salad dressing included. Thinking it was a mistake, I called the restaurant to ask what happened. Turns out they just don't include sauces. For the empanadas, you have to pay extra, 2 for $1. For the salad, you have to specifically request dressing in the notes. Are you serious? So many restaurants in this neighborhood include sauces and dressing so you actually have what you need for a complete meal. It's like charging for ketchup with your fries. The person I spoke with was completely matter of fact about it, saying it's Grubhub's policy, same as utensils. That's ridiculous, especially given how often I use Grubhub and order from restaurants all over the neighborhood. The food itself was fine, but between the cheapness and the lack of care, I won't be ordering from here again.

Pretty nice place decor, nice music, and really clean place …read more Service also not bad maybe it the best English but experience not effect at all. The food is pretty basic nothing to want to come back to anytime soon and pretty high priced for basic food. The crème brûlée custard very good but no torch to flambé the sugar really ? And it took the waiter lie 5 plus minutes to let me k ow as if she was scared to let me k ow . But I still got it and it wasn't bad . The curry cream sauce didn't taste like curry what's so ever , and the grilled chicken was not grilled it was pan seared only. Steak in the beef stew she said was going to be grilled prior and it was not at all more like steamed beef. Gnocchi was perfect suave ws not bad. Wouldn't come back here anytime soon maybe ever .

Rear dining room is great if you don't wanna see what your date looks like, nor the prices…read more.. The short rib is the most overpriced thing I've ever eaten. I think it was like $110 and I only ordered bc of a great Michelin review. Will never trust them again. Im such a fool. I took the remainder home with hopes someone else might enjoy but it was rejected! I'll make you a better short rib! One of the most unfortunate dining experiences for the price. If you have the money, it's prob fine. But for a special night and meal out, PASS!

Customer service was great when I went to pick up my order but the food was not what I expected…read more The 4 variety empanadas were crispy, delicious and fresh but the shredded pork bowl was extremely awful and I'm not sure what seasoning they used but it was completely inedible and for me to not just push through a meal and waste it, means a lot because I hate to waste food. I'll maybe try a different type of meat because I had beef in one of the empanadas and that was good. For those ordering online, I would like to mention that Somehow Casa Ora and Lulla's bakery operate together. I ordered at Casa Ora but had to get my food at Lulla's. I'll probably go back solely for the empanadas and maybe try a different menu item.