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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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 Report as offensive
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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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