Salinas

“Incredible Spanish restaurant in Chelsea! Found this gem by accident and what an absolute treat! Incredible service, ambience, and the food and drinks were worthy of any Michelin restaurants! We ordered as much as we could off the menu and shared. The only complaint we had was we were too full to try everything. Salina’s is a must if you are in Manhattan. Increíble tío!”

“Incredible experience at Salina’s. We celebrated Valentine’s Day here and it was truly spectacular. The drinks were excellent, and the food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend the ceviche and the short rib, both were standout dishes. The ambiance was just as impressive. We sat in the garden room by the fireplace, which made for such a great vibe. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back..”

“From the moment you step into Mediterraneo, you know you’re in for something special this Upper East Side favorite blends cozy neighborhood charm with seriously refined Mediterráneas cooking. The atmosphere hits that perfect balance of lively and elegant, making it ideal for everything from date night to a relaxed dinner with friends. Wait drink were on point”

“I’m genuinely confused by all the glowing reviews. I love coming to NYC for the food, but this experience was so mediocre that I’m not sure I can trust Google reviews anymore. To start, despite having a reservation, we weren’t even offered a choice of table and were seated in an unventilated area on a hot summer evening. And I’m the person who is always cold and typically enjoys a warmer setting, so if I found it uncomfortable, that says a lot. The service also fell short of what you’d expect at this price point. We had to ask for our water to be refilled multiple times. When we requested water with ice—because, naturally, when you’re sitting in what felt like a hotbox, you’d like something to cool you down—the server looked confused. A few minutes later, a glass filled with ice arrived. Just ice. No water. The food itself was equally underwhelming. The only thing that was good is presentation, but hey, you want presentation to complement the taste, not be the only feature, right? The tapas selection left much to be desired. The pork belly was dripping with oil—which seemed excessive considering it’s already a very rich, fatty cut. Two tiny slices of anchovies were served on a disproportionately large plate for $20. The salmon tartare was so vinegary that it completely overpowered the flavor of the salmon. The beef skewers were decent, but the garbanzo beans were over-fried and saturated with oil. The steak was acceptable, but for the price, I expected much better. By the end of the meal, I couldn’t wait to leave. It was simply too hot, and the food quality did not come close to compensating for the discomfort. Getting the check seemed impossible, so we ended up paying on our way out.”

“The ambiance of the place was nice. They had a nice little outside section which brought in great light and gave a cabin like feel. Food was good but expected it to be a little better based on reviews. I tried their version of Patatas Bravas, Octopus, salmon tartare, and black seafood rice. The bravas marinas was delish but had way too much sauce on it. The black seafood rice was my favorite as it wasn't overly fishy. The dessert was also pretty good! I appreciated the freshness the raspberry brought to the chocolate flan.”