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Calle Ocho

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446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024
nr. 81st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-873-5025 Send to Phone

Photo by Robert K. Chin

Hours

Mon-Thu, 6pm-11pm; Fri, 6pm-midnight; Sat, 5pm-midnight; Sun, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 79th St.; B, C at 81st St.-Museum of Natural History

Prices

$21-$29

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Kids' Menu
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Singles Scene
  • Teen Appeal

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Who'da thunk that the West Side could ever boast a restaurant as uncalculatingly sexy as Calle Ocho? And yet how can you not be swayed by its spectacular Caribbean sunset of glazed terra-cotta; by the light filtering through its curved louvered ceiling, as flattering as a fresh tan; by the jewel-toned banquettes moving through the space like waves along the gulf, creating a grand café that beckons you to bat your eyelids, wet your lips, and get your torso to speak whatever it is you can't say? Let the staff steer you toward the flash fires of ceviches or the soothing arepas and tamales that the kitchen has devised to enthrall the neighborhood. Can't stand the heat? Get out the yucca fries, which, though tamer, deserve a Super Bowl commercial all their own. Could a Latin-tinged evening be more appealing? Yes, but until Rosario Dawson asks you to merengue, this will do quite nicely.

Brunch

Sun., 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Cuban style steak frites, $28; paella, $29

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Russianangel314 from 11590 | Posted on 1/19/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

What a great place. A friend of mine and I stumbled upon it one night and now I always go there to unwind with my friends. I love the lounge area. It is so soothing and relaxing and shockingly the music...Read More

Great drinks, food and atmosphere on the UWS!

Nedda_7 from 10029 | Posted on 7/16/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I have been to Calle Ocho on several occasions, and I am always pleased with the experience. Our last visit was particularly good, which prompted me to write. We had to wait awhile for a table (we had no reservation) but...Read More

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