Socarrat Paella Bar
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259 W. 19th St., New York, NY, 10011
212-462-1000
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The lowdown
Socarrat Paella Bar, named for that delectable crust that forms on the bottom of a paella pan, is the second restaurant venture of Jesus Manso, who also owns La Nacional at the Spanish Benevolent Society. Like that expat hangout, Socarrat specializes in traditional tapas like gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and entrées focus largely on paellas and fideuàs. Communal-table and bar seating are meant to evoke Sunday dinner at a friend’s house.
What you need to know
Insider Tips Happy hour (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily) is only at the bar.
Recommended DishesSocarrat paella; lobster paella; bacalao a la plancha; patatas bravas; croquettes of the day.
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelCivilized