Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Republica

    2.8 (425 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

    Order Republica Takeout or Delivery

    Services - Republica

    Catering services

    Republica Photos

    Business Info

    REPUBLICA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    DJ

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Republica

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Papas y Chorizo
    Fernando F.

    Brunch here is one of the best deals I've seen. I'm sorry, but you're getting two meals (papas y chorizo and a steak and eggs dish) as well as a bottomless happy hour for 2 hours for $50. The DJ was amazing and was throwing bops the entire time. There was a great mix of songs and never singled out one artist, as you should. Service here was also great. Ginny served us with the utmost attention and made sure that we stayed hydrated and attended to. No notes on this place and excited to come back and make sure that we have the same experience. I'll be here if I ever need an uptown brunch spot

    Steak and eggs
    Dilenia A.

    Nice place and great music. The waiter just have to be more attentive with the customers, we had to constantly flagged down someone that works there for anything that we wanted because our waiter was MIA for a while. Great aesthetics work social media postings.

    Bea R.

    Hmmm... a lot to unpack in this review. I want to give it 3.5 stars, but there isn't an option for that. So 4 stars it is. Republica is a three-story lounge, restaurant, and rooftop located on Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan. They serve Dominican and Latin cuisine for lunch, brunch, and dinner along with handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer. They have the typical "fiesta" ambiance that makes it the ideal place to book your parties, events, and celebrations. Unfortunately it's not ADA accessible. There are a ton of stairs, so be careful. We had reservations on the rooftop as a party of 8 for the 2 hour bottomless brunch. The rooftop isn't anything fancy, but it's still a cute vibe. They have canopies so you're protected from the glaring sun. They have sofas, vibrant pastel colors, trees with pink foliage, and music playing. Not too much of a view... the only view is of the surrounding Dyckman area, which isn't too impressive. The bottomless brunch is $50 (not including taxes and gratuity) per person. You get a 2-course prix fixe menu and bottomless sangrias & mimosas. They don't seat you unless your ENTIRE party is present, so make sure everyone comes on time. There's a strict two hour limit and the timer starts as soon as that pitcher hits your table. The prix fixe menu is limited. You choose one breakfast option and one lunch option. The portion sizes are not meant for a full meal - it's more like an appetizer or small plate. Our party ordered a couple of different things along with hookah. We enjoyed most of it. My take on the food/drinks: *Red Sangria - Very watered down and not nearly as strong as it should've been. This was more like sugary fruit juice. I didn't even get a little buzzy buzz... LOL but I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the quality of BOTTOMLESS alcohol. *La Banderita - Includes two chicken empanadas with lemongrass aioli sauce. These were very small, but packed a lot of flavor. The chicken filling was seasoned so well with spices! *Dulce de Leche Pancakes - Includes three small pancakes, fresh fruit, and agave butter. Delicious! The pancakes were fluffy and sweet. The dulce de leche in the batter added a rich and milky caramel flavor. *Papas & Chorizo - Includes jalapeno chorizo, chorizo foam, sunny side up egg, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red potatoes. Umm... why did I order this? LOL I didn't like this at all. The chorizo was extremely dry, grainy, and bland. They forgot to add potatoes. I just ate the egg... *Salmon Caribeno - Includes grilled salmon, saffron lime sauce, and mashed potatoes. The salmon wasn't too bad. The outside of it was smoky and charred. It was a little overcooked and could've been more buttery, moist, and tender. The sauce did not taste like anything... I wish it had more of a zest to complement the salmon. *Complimentary Tres Leches Cake - The servers brought out a slice for my friend's birthday. The gesture was sweet, but the cake wasn't very good. It was dry, dense, and didn't properly absorb the milk mixture :/ Overall, there were some hits and misses with the food. The presentation of all the dishes were beautiful, but the taste wasn't up to par. Is this worth $50+? Mehhh. The portions were small, the food didn't blow my mind, and the alcohol was watered down... I'd pass. After finishing our food, we got a table downstairs in the lounge. It's a club atmosphere, so expect blasting music, strobe lights, and LED screens. The DJ stand is here, so this is the floor you wanna be on if you want to dance. We ended up getting Casamigos for bottle service. Buying a bottle is worth it if you split the cost between a group. I enjoyed myself and had a fun time dancing with friends. I just wish the food and drinks were better. You're not getting a good value for what you pay for. The ambiance really pulls most of the restaurant's weight. I would only come back for their Happy Hour or daily specials.

    Mofongo with Pork
    Stephen B.

    I'm very disspointed especially because the food looks very good on their website. I'll start portion sizes. The portion size was very small especially with the price everything was. The empanadas was not even filled completed. The pork with the Mofongo was overcooked and very hard to chew. The surf and turk came with two shrimp skewers and two filet for 40$ which was not even fulfilled. The music was good and ambiance was good which definitely helps. If you going to just party and brunch especially on the second floor where its more lively that would probably be the move. The drinks were alright I was not impressed though.

    The table setting
    Linda F.

    Number 1 the atmosphere from stepping inside the doors the aroma of the food hits you at the door It was service with a smile and the music that was playing made you want to dance I love the attentive of our waiter Ralph he made suggestions for our appetizers and drink menu as well as the entrees. It was so well decorated and it added to the celebration of the graduate Very family friendly

    Travis J.

    Our servicer Genesis was great! Brunch for $50- unlimited mimosas, a breakfast and a lunch... can you beat that? First floor is a little loud but the second floor was perfect for a brunch with friends. The French toast was great! The Salmon was crispy and tender. The sauce was well balanced between the saffron and lime. Plantains (which is stole from my friend's meal) were perfecttt! They leave the pitcher for the mimosa so you don't have to wait for the refill. Nice little view of inwood from the heated rooftop.

    Chelly Chellz C.

    AWESOMEEEEE! Experience with out Waiter MARIO. The food was delicious. The atmosphere and ambiance was everything. Definitely a must experience. We love Republica but we love MARIO the most. 10/10.

    Empanadas
    Giselle G.

    I came here for dinner and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Ok so let's start with the good; the place is pretty we sat on the top floor because I was there to eat not party. The calamari was delicious and well cooked; it was my favorite. I also liked the dessert which was pretty. I also enjoyed the Chimi sliders but they were really small. I did not like my main entree because the mofongo was dry and I didn't want the milky garlic sauce they offered. Overall the dryness of the mofongo was the reason I didn't like my entree but if you don't mind a milky garlic sauce then you would like it. I would have preferred a garlic sauce without a milky base but that was not an option. The service was slow but there were a lot of people there so it was understandable. The music was loud and the place was dark. I did not select this place but being that this is my not my ideal dinner setting; I wouldn't be back. But if you like to dance and party when you eat then this is your place. Overall it is ok; depending what environment you are looking for this might be your place.

    Juan es muy profesional en su trabajo y es muy bueno tenerlo trabajando en este negocio. Cuando llegamos duramos mucho esperando que nos atendieran a mí y a mi pareja para pero Juan se aseguró de que proveer un buen servicio al darse cuenta del lack of customer service. Thanks Juan!

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Republica N.

    Republica N.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bea R.
    1166
    420
    7538

    1 year ago

    Helpful 37
    Thanks 21
    Love this 31
    Oh no 3

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Great work holiday party! Delicious food and drinks and music!!! Love it!!! You need to check this place out! You won't be disappointed!!!!!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    The food was amazing. The service was amazing. The ambience and the look of the space was awesome. The drinks are good and they

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Roger was excellent. Celebrated my friends 50th bday and it was excellent !! Food was delicious. Vibes and music on point.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Msa J.
    1
    25
    9

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Good service. Claudio is too much, very good service. The ambiance was good and the food was delicious.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to hosting again.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Republica N.

    Republica N.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Republica N.

    Republica N.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 14
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Beautiful and lots of fun! Food was delicious and good vibes and music. Thank you for hosting our Christmas party

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Natacha C.

    Natacha C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Republica N.

    Republica N.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 11

    Republica Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Republica

    Do they offer a prefixed menu for parties that are more than 15?

    Are they requiring a vaccination card?

    If you seating indoors yes but If you sitting on the rooftop nope

    Do I have to make a reservation weeks before or a day before is fine?

    If you will have a big party I'd call them a week before,if its just a few people the day before or day of should be fine.

    Do they have an happy hour?

    Yes, they have two different happy hours. 3x3 is until 6 and regular happy hour is until 7

    What time does brunch start?

    1 pm, You must have a reservation.

    Is there music on the rooftop?

    Yes.

    Hey does anyone know if this place has coat check?

    Yes

    Is there brunch & hookah offered on the rooftop on Sundays?

    How much is the cover charge to get in?

    Restaurant Brunch Roof… 

    View All 17 Questions

    You might also consider

    Harlem Nights Bar - Nasty ass dj don't even come

    Harlem Nights Bar

    4.3(201 reviews)
    3.3 miHarlem
    $$

    This place has changed so much over the last four years--and while a lot can change in that time,…read moreit was still disappointing to see. I stopped by on a weekday around 3:00-4:00 p.m., right as happy hour was starting. According to their website, happy hour runs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The main reason I came was for their frozen rosé, which I remembered being one of the best. It's definitely more of a sweet, refreshing drink than a strong one, but it still gives you a nice buzz. I was even willing to pay full price for it. I literally paid for an Uber just because I was craving that frozen drink. The first thing I noticed was that, despite it being broad daylight, there was a security guard at the door checking IDs and searching bags. That's their policy, and that's fine, but what really stood out was the condition of the entrance. The front door was cracked and held together with duct tape. It seemed odd to be so focused on security while basic maintenance appeared to be neglected. When I walked in, I was only the second customer in the entire bar besides the bartender. Unfortunately, I found out the frozen drink machines have been broken for months, so there were no frozen drinks available at all. The bartender mentioned that she has repeatedly told management the machines need to be repaired, but nothing has been done. Since that was the only reason I came, and nothing else on the menu really caught my interest, I decided not to stay. This place has changed dramatically since the COVID era. The atmosphere feels completely different. One of the things I used to enjoy was their hookah happy hour, which was around $25 with refills for about $10-$15, and they had a great selection of flavors. From what I've heard, they no longer offer hookah, and it sounds like they may not have had the proper license back then, which is concerning if true. Another thing I miss is the outdoor seating area they had during COVID. The indoor space is pretty small, but the outdoor setup made the bar feel much larger and created a much better atmosphere. It's disappointing that they didn't keep it because I think it really added to the experience and probably helped attract more customers. Sorry I didn't take any photos, but honestly, there wasn't much worth photographing. The interior hasn't really changed, so the existing photos online are still an accurate representation of what it looks like still.

    I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

    Photos
    Harlem Nights Bar - Rum Punch by Dwanna

    Rum Punch by Dwanna

    Harlem Nights Bar - Boring music

    Boring music

    Harlem Nights Bar

    See all

    The Bleu Room - Jerk Chicken with rice & peas

    The Bleu Room

    3.6(19 reviews)
    2.6 miHarlem

    My cousin and I visited The Bleu Room after seeing some appealing specials on social media. The…read morevenue has two sections--downstairs and ground level--but the separate entrances can be confusing. We accidentally walked into a private event downstairs (everyone was dressed in white with balloons and a photo backdrop) before security redirected us to the right side. Once seated, we looked at the menu and decided to order a bottle since we planned to stay for a while and there was a special being advertised. We also got a hookah, which cost $40, with refills at $25--way too high in my opinion. Drink prices ranged from $18-$28 and food from $23-$38, which felt more like upscale restaurant prices than a lounge. When I asked about the bottle special, the waitress had to confirm with a man--who seemed completely unaware of the promotion. Thankfully, I had a screenshot, and even the hookah attendant confirmed it was posted. After some back and forth, the waitress honored the deal, but it definitely dampened the vibe. The place started to fill up later on, with a live DJ and good energy. But about three hours in, the waitress came over and said, "The owner would like you to pay for the bottle now." That caught us off guard--we had already ordered food and had no intention of leaving without paying. To make things worse, she "thanked" us for not skipping out on the bill, which was offensive and completely unnecessary. Turns out, the hookah girl never put in our food order despite taking it on her handheld device. At that point, we were completely turned off. We paid for the bottle and left. The Bleu Room has potential, but their service, communication, and assumptions about customers need serious improvement. They lost out on more business by making us feel unwelcome. SMH.

    I do not recommend this place whatsoever. We were seated in the basement and it was not a vibe…read more There was as no DJ, one bartender and a server who was extremely inattentive. It was chaos. Food took forever, and the portions were inconsistent especially when we ordered all the same meals. here was lackluster apology given by management but that's it. They seem to have regulars who they cater to over the rest of the patrons. Came here to celebrate a promotion and was extremely underwhelmed.

    Photos
    The Bleu Room - Night time ambiance

    Night time ambiance

    The Bleu Room - Oxtail Reggae Pasta

    Oxtail Reggae Pasta

    The Bleu Room - Ackee and saltfish tostones - so good !

    See all

    Ackee and saltfish tostones - so good !

    Lambda Lounge - Booth area.  The art work is awesome!

    Lambda Lounge

    2.9(20 reviews)
    3.6 miHarlem

    I'm a gay brother who doesn't go out to gay clubs, bars or lounges; but I found It was an actually…read morefun time especially on a Tuesday. Now I can't promise any I'll come any other night. But early Tuesday evenings I can do! I appreciate the fun

    First and foremost, I have patronize this business for years and I'm a loyal patron of the Brooklyn…read morelocation. However, this past Saturday night on 4/20/2024 my friends and I visited the Harlem location and we experienced the worst bar service ever. We ordered three drinks and the bartender made them and there was a mystery fourth drink. When questioned about it, he stated "oh that's a drink somebody left behind." Ok no problem, but I'm not paying for this guys drink (an unknown individual standing next to me where the drink was in front of). I grabbed the drink and placed it to my right. The unidentified male questions this, and I tell him; it's not yours so it shouldn't matter. The bartender yells at me and says my bill is $74 (while trying to grab the fourth mysterious drink, he knocked over one of my ordered drinks). I repeated, I'm not paying for his drink. The bartender says, "you're not." Ok, so why is the bill $74? He just looks at me. So I ask, how much for one (because they were all the same with the exception of that mysterious drink)? Bartender says, $17. Now I'm pissed. $17x3 (anywhere is) $51! Where's the other $23 coming from? I asked for a manager! He stated he is the manager! REALLY! Your attitude, unprofessionalism, and inaccurate math is unacceptable and unbelievable. He claims he was attempting to explain. NEVER did he attempt any kind of explanation or correction. Instead, he kept repeating $74 each time he interacted with me. During all this time, it's literally closing time because the lights come on. After lying about trying to calm me down and explain, I called him a lair. Since you want to clearly over charge me and my friends for three basic drinks and then lie about it all and claim to be the "bar manager"; you really handled this situation like someone who lacks basic customer service skills and no management experience at all. Since the lights where all on now and the DJ was thanking us all from coming out, I told the 'Bartending Manager'; he can keep those drinks and that I will be posting about this experience because I don't like liars and he is a LAIR. That whole crazy ordeal did not need to play out like that. Ps... was gonna over charge us, serve us the drinks, then kick us out immediately afterwards. WOW. This place is a great spot to hangout at with friends or to meet good folks. However, be aware of everything and everyone around you ...especially when interacting with the bar staff. Pay close attention to what you are paying for and ask for a detailed receipt. Even if you're paying in cash, ask for a detailed receipt to ensure you were properly billed and rather or not a tip was automatically charged; so you don't over tip for basic services. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I sincerely hope the owners of this establishment takes this review serious; as I was disappointed with the service received that evening. However, it will not affect my ability to revisit this establishment. Understandably, I will be more cautious and ask for upfront drink prices before placing an order and request a receipt for all orders at the bar. I will not seek any assistance from the staff member that attempted to extort us.

    Photos
    Lambda Lounge - Buy One, Get One Free All Week!

    Buy One, Get One Free All Week!

    Lambda Lounge - The art work here is spectacular!

    The art work here is spectacular!

    Lambda Lounge - Good place for a few cocktails.

    See all

    Good place for a few cocktails.

    Republica - lounges - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...