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Good Vibrations!
Calle Ocho is always worth the trip to the UWS. Alex the Chef must be back in the kitchen and conjuring up some yummy dishes undoubtedly. The atmosphe...
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11/5/2007
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A must visit restaurant! Best cohito!
I have been to Calle Ocho numerous times during my visits to New York City, and every single time the service was superb, and the food was more than e...
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11/4/2007
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If you can't make it to Miami...
Then you should try this West Side Eatery. We were amazed at the decor and the sangria was outstanding. The oyster shooters were a delight, but I woul...
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11/2/2007
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Not worth the money
went there for dinner this past friday. our waitress messed up both the appetizers and our main entrees. although she asked if we wanted a new order, ...
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10/15/2007
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Great Sundays
I love love this place for Sunday brunch. The unlimited sangria, YES unlimited and the yummy brunch menu will leave you wanting more and wanting to co...
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9/25/2007
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Unbelievable
My friends and I randomly ended up at Calle Ocho after a stroll in Central park last Monday night, and had an experience that felt like a dream. To ou...
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9/18/2007
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Ubelievable
My friends and I randomly ended up at Calle Ocho after a stroll in Central park last Monday night, and had an experience that felt like a dream. To ou...
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9/18/2007
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not good
I had their dinner special, red snapper, as main course. The fish was not fresh. At first, I thought it was just my dish. But the guy sitting at the t...
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9/7/2007
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Where is the Ropa Vieja
Went for dinner, food was great, service was great and the music was great. The only thing I cant believe is that they did not have Ropa Vieja as a me...
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8/27/2007
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Now I know...
I recently took my friend to her favorite restaurant, Calle Ocho, for her birthday. Having been there many times she jumped straight into the cocktail...
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8/9/2007
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Rude Reception
I went to Calle Ocho a few weekends ago with some of my friends. We had read positive reviews and were excited about a fun night out. We were told we ...
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8/3/2007
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very impressive
Wow. My roommate and I ended up here on a whim, but were more than pleasantly surprised. They have 5 types of red sangria, 5 types of white, 5 types o...
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7/26/2007
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Birthday Success Story
For my recent birthday I stopped by for a few drinks, after sitting at the bar on a Friday night for about an hour we decided to stay and have dinner,...
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7/22/2007
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Just Give it 5 Mintutes
I heard about Calle Ocho from a friend of mine who had been there several times and enjoyed their Co-Jitos, so i stepped it up and took some friends o...
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7/22/2007
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This place is a winner
After living in New York City for decades and worked in the restaurant industry for ages, the constants feeling of deja vue or bumping into overrated ...
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7/21/2007
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overpriced and slow
Went there for brunch with a few girlfriends; had some overpriced drinks at the bar. Brunch featured unlimited sangria from a choice of about 10 white...
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5/20/2007
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Limit your expectations: go for brunch!
We were disappointed at dinner but happy with a tasty, relaxed brunch here....
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5/19/2007
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Still a winner.
Still my favorite latin place!! Calle Ocho is a place I like to bring all my foodie friends who think all the hip, delicious latin food happens downto...
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5/13/2007
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Great Ambiance
I went here during New York's Restaurant Week. The wait staff was great. The food is a fusion b/n South American and Latin dishes. It's very good. The...
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4/19/2007
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Lots of fun, make reservations!
I love going to Calle Ocho with friends, it's not the most romantic place as it gets very loud, but the food is good and the atmosphere is lively with...
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4/11/2007
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Perfect 26th Birthday
I was looking for a fun place to have my birthday dinner this year that was NOT pretentious, but would have a cool atmosphere and OUTSTANDING food. I ...
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4/10/2007
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Expected more
food was fresh but could have tasted better.staff was slow but very very nice ; even with reservations we did not get seated until almost 2 hours afte...
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3/16/2007
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Way Overrated
Went there with a large group on a Saturday night with 8pm reservations. Service was friendly and quick. The drinks where nice and strong but the food...
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3/4/2007
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Good food, but you'll be rushed
Like most of the reviewers here, I agree that this is a fun place to grab dinner on the UWS--tasty food (especially the appetizers), good drinks, and ...
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2/26/2007
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Little Havana
I went to Calle Ocho a couple nights ago and had a blast. The ambience was livacious and entertaining. The food was eclectic and cooked to perfection....
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2/17/2007
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Great food, a spectacular Saturday night!
Last Saturday I went to Calle Ocho with several girlfriends. We were celebrating a birthday, and we had such an excellent evening! The dining room was...
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2/16/2007
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Great food, great service =)
The tapas are scrumptiously mouth-watering and the drinks strong enough to get you punch-drunk! Not to mention the attentive, sweet, and polite waitre...
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2/4/2007
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Vegas hits the Upper West Side.
If you're looking for a themed restaurant and want to party like you're under 25 with an expense account, Calle Ocho is for you. It's arranged to see ...
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2/4/2007
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Yet another over-hyped UWS restaurant...
I went to Calle Ocho last night for a late dinner. Our waitress was completely unattentive despite the relatively empty restaurant. She spilled water ...
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1/24/2007
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A great places for the UWS
This is really a great, if pretty expensive, place. My girlfriend and I go all the time. My only complaints are that the appetizers are overpriced (fo...
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12/23/2006
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Yummo
I went to Calle Ocho for a company dinner party. I had no expectations whatsoever. The Sangria was amazing and I never once saw the bottom of my glass...
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12/14/2006
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Good-but falls short of great
I went here last night for my birthday. the food was good, but it fell short of my expectations. the bread they served seemed perhaps a little stale, ...
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12/12/2006
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A Steak That Will Leave You Muy Contento
My fiancee and I recently had dinner at Calle Ocho on a Saturday evening. The experience was unforgettable and the food left us thinking about when we...
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11/5/2006
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This place is a tease.
As soon as you go in you feel like you are in South Beach. Nice ecletic decor, contagious music and damn flavorful drinks, great staff (my friend and ...
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10/26/2006
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Tight joint
Tight food, tight service, tight (in an ironic sense) atmosphere. I went there for a special occasion with some out-of-town family members and we were...
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10/24/2006
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Great mojitos, amazing service
This restaurant is my new favorite. I have been to Calle Ocho twice, and have yet to be disappointed! Entrees are in the $22-$26 range generally, and ...
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10/21/2006
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Monday night value
On Monday nights, sit in the bar/lounge area and enjoy $5 drinks and free tapas! Last time we went it was unusually busy and they had run out of snack...
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10/19/2006
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Fantastic
The food at Calle Ocho is an upscale cuban delight. The atmosphere is cavernous and trendy, while the mojitos are some of the best in the city. The br...
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10/4/2006
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Good...great...awesome..outstanding!
An Absolutely wonderful place...I arrived with reservations for a party of 4 and was promptly seated. Service was great; we had a friendly and upbeat ...
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9/11/2006
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I'm at a loss for words as to the experience (positive)
We were in New York for 8 meals, and it was so good we at here twice. The yuca/cheese bread is good plain or with the mole(?) dip. The empanada and ca...
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9/1/2006
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Worth a Repeat Visit
I commented on 6/14/06 that service needs improvement and on my repeat visit on 8/30/06 I was really impressed to notice a marked improvement in the s...
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8/31/2006
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A great surprise
You would never expect looking at the front what it looks like inside. A small lounge/bar area up front then leads through a hallway to a huge high ce...
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8/2/2006
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Best Restaurant on the West Side
I have been to Calle Ocho about 8 times and each and everytime has been better than the first and different Alex the Chef is very personable and you c...
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7/23/2006
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Bar Tacos Best in NYC
This is our neighborhood spot to sip sangrias and martinis... without feeling like we need order anything else... but if you don't what a mistake! Hav...
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7/15/2006
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A Trip to South America!
My experience at Calle Ocho was excellent from the beginning to the end. The restaurant is gorgeous and designed perfectly. The lounge is located at t...
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7/11/2006
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Great for Restaurant Week
A friend and I went here for Restaurant week and had a great time! the place was surprisingly packed for a monday night but we still had great service...
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7/11/2006
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Bad Service
I had a party for about 20 people at Calle Ocho. Never again. The restaurant was practically empty and they were not very attentive. They also didn't ...
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6/26/2006
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You don't need Miami for a little Latin
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The restaurant has great atmosphere: fun, lively, loud. They have a bar/lounge in the front and seat ...
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6/25/2006
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I loved it
They have a really cool little lounge area in the front that is great for drinks and munchys with friends. The restaurant in the back is pretty big wi...
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6/22/2006
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Worth a Visit
Room is cavernous and simply decorated, ceiling looks like an ocean wave created with wooden strips. Tables are well placed for servers to move around...
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6/14/2006
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A nice surprise!
I had dinner with a friend and his wife and the dinner was great. There are some unusual items on the menu like the salted popcorn that comes with app...
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6/2/2006
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A good deviation from the Upper West Side norm
Calle Ocho is so different from any other place in the neighborhood, you'd think you walked in from ......
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5/16/2006
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User Review
I chose to have my birthday dinner at Calle Ocho this past Saturday night. I'd been here before and knew what to expect. So I just sat back and watche...
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4/17/2006
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Wonderful
I've been here twice, its amazing. The rolls are delicious, dinner is soo good, ther service was great both times. And coconut mojitos are delicious!...
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3/24/2006
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Ay Que Rico!/ Oh sooo good!
This was a great restaurant. The service was excellent, the food was to die for and the ambience topped it off. In a great area of manhattan, this pla...
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3/15/2006
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fantastico!
Calle Ocho was so good!! The bar/loungy area and the dining room are really cool, the mojitos are unreal, portions are a good size and the food is sup...
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2/23/2006
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Great Date Spot
The mohitos make the plaace...food is excellent, but as expected, more latin fusion than anything else...not too romantic though if you come in a grou...
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2/14/2006
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an enjoyable birthday dinner
Overall it was a solid restaurant pick for a birthday dinner. The high ceilings and other decor was simple yet elegant and the lighting was just right...
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2/5/2006
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Great Time
My GF took my there for my birthday last night, and the food and ambience of the place was really great. They had a resturant week special for $35, an...
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2/3/2006
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Latin at its best on the upper west
Cozy ambience. Gets crowded but is still spacious and you won't feel like sardines. Most excellent part of the meal were the ceviches and drinks. Othe...
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2/3/2006
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GREAT EVERYTHING!
This is the best all around restaurant I've been to in a while.The food was fantastic. If you're......
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2/2/2006
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Buy the bread, get a drink for free :-)
Start at the bar. The best mohitos in town. So good I have my birthday parties here. Very comfortable to get a group of people in one corner and hang ...
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1/19/2006
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Amazing!
Went there last night for our anniversary and the entire experience was incredible. The food (especially the prawns and calamari) were great. Their mo...
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1/5/2006
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Cuba on the Upper West Side
I've never visited Cuba and I'm pretty sure it's not exactly like Calle Ocho but this Upper West Sid......
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1/3/2006
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Amaaaazing!
The food and atmosphere were incredible. The back dining room takes you completely by surprise as you walk into it from the chic bar. Like I said, the...
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12/22/2005
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Rolls to die for
I've eaten at Calle Ocho twice in the past year and I always wind up craving their rolls for days and days afterwards. Mmmmm. Warm and soft, almost do...
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12/13/2005
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Great food, drinks and atmosphere
Went here on a recommendation. The drinks were amazing (I love frozen concoctions - like passion fruit juice and delicious mojitos). Had two orders of...
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10/26/2005
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Great food, shame about the service
Delicous food, try the Calamari appetizer - excellent and food in general impressive. Great space, unusual for the Upper West Side. But service was in...
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10/23/2005
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Terrific
Great drink list, super friendly service. The food is great. Its a great place for a date or just to get together....
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9/22/2005
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Inventive menu
I've been here a few times during the past year and am pleased every time. The food is imaginative and delicious...I'm not kidding. The pork tenderloi...
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9/11/2005
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What a great restaurant
Had dinner here this past weekend with some friends (5 of us in total). The food was great and the waitress was very helpful in helping us choose from...
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8/29/2005
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Absolute dining expeience this summer
I decided to treat myself to dinner one Saturday evening and chose Calle Ocho, I'd never been there before but my dining experience was absolutely the...
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8/6/2005
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amaing food, drinks, service, AND ambience
I have been here twice, first just for drinks, and the second time for both food and drinks. I came witih my boyfriend and we found everything to be r...
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7/29/2005
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Delicious Food and Drinks!
I went here 2x already and both experiences were great! Try the filet mignon or the jumbo shrimp dish. The flavors work very well with each other and ...
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7/18/2005
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Solid restaurant Experience
The concept is well developed with good execution. The bartenders are attentive and not pretentious. The menu is entertaining and has a good variety o...
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6/24/2005
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Great During Restaurant Week
My b/f and I went during restaurante week. We had a late-ish reservation (9), but the place was hopping long past that, which made the meal fun and we...
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6/23/2005
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Great Food & Awesome Atmosphere
The food here is incredible. The presentation was gorgeous and the combination of flavors was outstanding. I had the pork tenderloin and my bf had the...
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6/23/2005
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Hot Tamale
Great food, service, and atmosphere. I have no issues with this bright, open, colorfully space. Enjoy!...
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6/17/2005
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So pleased
Eating here was a last minute decision--and a good one! The rolls with black bean dip were unique and delicious, the food really perfectly seasoned an...
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4/30/2005
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Not recommended
The appetizers were bland. We had the tuna ceviche and the camarones. My paella was not good at all and too salty. I wouldn't recommend this place. It...
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3/21/2005
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I dug it the most
Latin is muy caliente and not about to fizzle out. The caipirinha is as good as any I had in Punta and the cuban streak absolutely mouthwatering. The ...
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3/20/2005
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Yum!
I really like Calle Ocho a lot. It's a nice oasis on the upper west side, which is all too overrun with bland brunch places. Maybe they don't have the...
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3/12/2005
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A great date restaurant
This is a great restaurant to go to with friends or on a date. The ambiance is fun and exciting. The crowd is pleasant and everyone looks to be in the...
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2/16/2005
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Fun but Toasty
Really loved the open festive atmosphere, but unlike the previous reviewer who stated it was cold in the bar, it was down right toasty in the large di...
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2/12/2005
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Loved the "bread"
Went for Restaurant Week with 2 friends. We had a blast. We had reservations for 6:30pm, I was the first to arrive and enjoyed a refreshing Raspberry ...
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2/3/2005
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amazing service
During my dinner experience there, every person working was fabulous. Really great experience. Keep up the great work!...
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2/2/2005
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Amazing Decor
On the coldest night of January,THK GOD we had reservations.When I first walked it,I thought the place was really small,but it was HUGE when you walk ...
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1/31/2005
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Turn up the heat, turn down the music
Met up for drinks with friends I hadn't seen in 2 years who recommended it. We had seats (an awkward, long, bench-like seat for 3 people) next to the ...
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1/29/2005
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Mojito Magic
I was so excited about dinner after reading the Restaurant Week review below that I had to arrive early. The front bar area is very cool and the drink...
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1/27/2005
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Restaurant Week
Just went last night for restaurant week. The service and choices were both excellent. Here's the menu: Apps: 1) rock shrimp with greens; 2) a root ve...
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1/25/2005
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Great Food but "What?"
The food here is very very good. But don't expect to hear anything. The music here is so LOUD! The menu is a little overpriced, but if you want great ...
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1/8/2005
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Upscale Latin dining on the UWS
I've been to Calle Ocho several times and it's a great has a lounge like atmostphere - downtown feel for an uptown restaurant. The appearance outside ...
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12/29/2004
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Great great great!
I had heard many great things about this place from friends, and only recently got to give it a try. I lucked out as they have just rehired their orig...
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11/19/2004
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Incredible Dining Room
Every dollar is well spent! The ambiance/decor is inspiring and the main dining room is magnificent. Oh yeah, the food was impressive as well; I recom...
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11/5/2004
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Fabulous!!!
The food is wonderful. The people are very kind and curtious and prompt with their service. The atmosphere is classy with salsa music in the backgroun...
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10/8/2004
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Very good
This place is great. Exceptional service and atmosphere. The bread rolls are amazing, and the food is very good. Go for the galletas (appetizer for 2)...
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8/1/2004
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Trendy Latin Restaurant
Looks like a lounge in front and trendy restaurant in the inside. Server was so nice and cute too! Just had dinner tonight. I give 2 thumbs up... A li...
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7/24/2004
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Great place to go in the area
Calle Ocho is one of my favorite places to go in that area of the city. The food is good, the crowd is hip, the drinks are killer and we almost always...
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7/15/2004
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an amazing night!
I went to Calle Ocho the other night with some friends and it was great. As far as cocktails, I'd suggest sticking to the mojitos, they're the best in...
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7/10/2004
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Disappointing
I came to celebrate finishing my third year of med school and was greatly disappointed by the way I was treated at the door (rude and terse), the food...
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6/26/2004
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Buyer Beware
A tropic in the concrete jungle, the atmosphere was welcoming, especially on a cold winter night. Everything is as good as it looks on the menu. One o...
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6/24/2004
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Highly Recommended
I thought this place was great for dinner. I ahd a late resevation so we were sat quickly and our food was prepared quickly as well. The sangria was s...
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5/7/2004
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Lime, Lime everywhere
I had dinner at Calle Ocho on Sunday, April 3, 2004. Our waiter was wonderful, the atmosphere was terrific, but the food was absolutely awful! Everyth...
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4/5/2004
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BIG disappointment
After the great reviews here I was expecting something special. Food was good but not worth it (our $15 appetizer ceviche was miniscule) & you can get...
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4/3/2004
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This Ocho is a Ten
Great food great ambiance- went during restaurant week and odrered off the regular and the 30.04 menus- everything was divine- portions were just righ...
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2/10/2004
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Great drinks & atmosphere!
This is by far one of my fav places on the UWS. the best traditional mojito I have had in the city. The food is a little pricey but delicious and amaz...
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1/18/2004
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Over rated
Good, but not great.. not by far. Good atmosphere, food is strictly okay. Drinks are good --- go to the bar and have dinner at Rain....
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11/12/2003
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Great new find!
A friend recommended this place to me and I am so glad that he did! This place is a real find. The front bar is small, and you'd never guess the huge ...
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11/11/2003
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still worth going back for
calle ocho is definitely high on my list, the food and mojitos are excellent (the sangria is a miss, flor de sol has much better sangria) but the serv...
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10/6/2003
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Calle Ocho - Awesome w/ new chef
I had eaten here about a year ago under the old chef and the food was pretty good but nothing special. Last night I attended a large dinner there and ...
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8/7/2003
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Que Rico
Awesome food, atmosphere etc. Mojitos were authentic and great. Service was a little slow and un-atttentive, but that did NOT stop us from enjoying ou...
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7/23/2003
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The bomb
Dinner last night at Calle Ocho proved to be anothe roverwhelming experience. We had the new lobster ceviche and the pork shank from Douglas Rodriguez...
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7/18/2003
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worst drinks
I went there planning on driking a lot of sangria, but you too can make this sangria at home; buy a BOX of wine, fill your glass with ice and then pou...
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6/9/2003
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pretty good!
Love the layout - cool bar area, good for a date or hanging out w/ friends. The dining hall is grand and luxurious, very nice. The food is also nice -...
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5/9/2003
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NYE 2003
We went here for New Year's and it was great. $100 for all night open bar and food. Food was excellent, ambience was nice, music kept us moving, barte...
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1/3/2003
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yummy brunch
I had a great brunch here with a friend two weeks ago. It was a little overpriced, but there was a ton of food, and it was all delicious. I got the eg...
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11/29/2002
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Not All That
The food is ok at best and very overpriced. A birthday dinner of 9 people came out to $45 a head!!! Claims to be Latin cuisine, but is not. Very dilut...
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10/21/2002
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Riquisimo.
The food was very good and the ambience was very inviting. It beat my expectations by a lot. Also, not too expensive given how good the food quality i...
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10/7/2002
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Swanky!
Loved it. Cuidado! Mojitos will make you loco!! The best Central American food I've ever seen and tasted. Crowded, but not to an extreme. Definitely a...
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10/1/2002
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Lots of fun
Great ambience. Busy, friendly bar scene-great to meet peple. Noisy, latin club atmosphere with great salsa background. Good drinks, good food. Nice s...
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9/28/2002
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can't wait to revisit
Lovely setting though a bit noisy. Lobster ceviche was amazing pared with mango. Ditto for the seafood salad and paella. Tried the burnt coconut ice c...
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9/9/2002
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Favorite place!
I love this place - the bar is a great scene, the food is awesome and the atmosphere is just right for a date or a group of friends. Check out the pri...
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8/20/2002
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...If you can't make it to Cuba
My brother wanted to try "Cuban" food while he was visiting. I've never been to Cuba so I dunno how it is in comparison. What I can say is that I like...
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8/13/2002
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YUMMY
This was the best food and the best ambiance and experience I ever had!...
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7/18/2002
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Mojitos????????
I went to try Calle Ocho because it was presented on The Early Show promoting Mango Mojitos and I thought I'd check it out. Not only do they not serve...
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7/9/2002
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BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD
This is the best food i have ever had! I forget the name of the dish but anyone going here must get the shrimp cooked in molases and rum. If i could c...
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7/1/2002
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Saburoso!
I ate here once for dinner, and once for brunch, and both times I was very impressed with the quality and uniqueness of the food. I can't recall exact...
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6/4/2002
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hard to choose
I find it difficult to not suck down the breads. If I can help myself I save room for empanadas and whatever beef dish looks best....
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5/21/2002
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