Salinas Restaurant

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

This was actually the most disappointing meal I’ve ever had. I don’t know how it’s possible they have 4.7 stars. I’m utterly confused. We got 4 tapas to share and the portions were SO teensy tiny, you wouldn’t even be able to feed a rat with those portions. One of the tapas was literally two tiny pieces of anchovies laid on a giant plate (photographed below). And that was like $20????? Again, I’m flabbergasted. The taste was not even good, I know anchovies are salty but the rest of the dish (whatever little of it there was) did NOTHING to balance out the saltiness of the anchovy. I guess they expect us to feel full from the thought of food. Because the food was no where to be found. One other dish we had was literally cubed potato fries topped with a huge pile of spicy mayo (literally it was just spicy mayo) and a dollop of caviar. Needless to say, the taste was extremely disappointing and forgettable. The smoked salmon dish had way too much extra added oil. The croquettes were the best out of these dishes but again, it was very plain and still just disappointing. Service was acceptable, they refilled our waters which were often empty because of how overly salty everything was. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It’s a dimly lit and small cozy restaurant. It does feel a lot more like a hidden speakeasy than a restaurant. So disappointing. We were considering a main after our tapas but honestly decided to just call it a day.

Such a great experience at Salinas!🫰🏼 Every dish we tried was incredible — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The ambiance is intimate and romantic, and the staff made us feel so welcome.🙏🏻 One of my favorite spots in NYC. Highly recommend!💕

Really good food indeed. Pan con tomate and octopus were truly something else. Spicy mezcal Cocktail was on point! 🍸

Not sure how this place has so many 5-star reviews. The food was meh and the service was the same. The steak was forgettable, and the $47 arroz vasco came with only three shrimps and a few clams…way overpriced. Water was never refilled. Ambiance was fine, but whole dining experience was definitely not enough to justify a $230 (tip-included) bill.

Beautiful space! Amazing service. Steven took such good care of us. The best drinks ever. Lowkey the bar is the best place to sit.

Truly top notch! The ambience and atmosphere was sophisticated yet welcoming and modern. We ordered tons of appetizers and there wasn’t a single one I didn’t enjoy. We shared the giant steak and it was prepared perfectly and came with this incredibly flavorful butter. We enjoyed a few of the desserts as well. One of the best restraints in the city! The octopus was amazing! Our favorite dessert was actually the chocolate one. I can’t say enough good things! Looking forward to returning soon! THANK YOU!!

What a hidden gem! Except maybe it was just hidden to me? I've walked by Salinas a million times, but I never thought twice about its unassuming exterior and simple neon blue sign. We wandered in on a rainy Thursday evening, because my bf was craving patatas bravas and Tia Pol was full, and we were taken aback by how large and cute this restaurant was! It was very busy, but we were able to be seated by the bar and then graciously upgraded to a table in the front room when a reservation didn't show up. The bar room was a little noisy, with a live dj, but we looooved the front room, with a quieter ambiance, comfy booths, and a lovely library vibe with the fireplace and bookshelves. Here's what we ordered: - Berenjena: Japanese eggplant with toasted pistachios and pistachio-anchovy aioli. The aioli was delicious but this was probably my least favorite dish. It was still good, but didn't stand out as much as the others. The pistachios were a little too crumby for me. - Bravas Marinas: patatas bravas with a twist! And the twist is caviar so they can justify charging $22 for potatoes. This was a solid dish, with well-cooked potatoes that fulfilled my bf's cravings. However, we both agreed that while the caviar was good at first, the fishy taste doesn't fit that well with the traditional flavor of patatas bravas. Good, but wouldn't order again. - Pulpo con cenizas: get this!!!!! This was probably my favorite dish we got. Well cooked octopus over a bed of black beans and... seaweed? When we were eating, I actually thought it was pasta. Anyways, I loved this dish. - Steak skewer special: I forgot the actual name of the dish because it was on the specials menu, but this was great! Generous portion of meat between three skewers over a bed of flavorful and crispy chickpeas, topped with a bright chimichurri. Delish! - Rossejat rapida: this dish took quite a while to come out, and we were joking that we hoped they forgot it because we were really full by this point, but I'm so glad we got this! First of all, the presentation was beautiful. I've never seen pasta like this, but I actually loved the short spaghetti shape - it was so easy to eat. It doesn't taste like Italian pasta at all, but I loved how unique this dish was, infused with saffron and with little chunks of chicken breast, fava beans, and salty chunks of chorizo. Reminded me a little of paella but with spaghetti instead of rice. I'd probably prefer the flavors of Italian pasta, but this dish is worth trying! I don't love paella so I was happy to try this Spanish pasta. Very happy with our meal at Salinas! If you want delish, elevated tapas in a romantic setting, I'd highly recommend. Spanish tapas is definitely not one of my favorite types of food, but I was thoroughly impressed and I would come again to try the cauliflower, arroz vasca, croquettes, and basque cheesecake.

I have been to the Basque country, and wow this places does it just well (and in some cases maybe a bit better). I came here with my foodie mom, sister, and socialite from the South. We all have been to Spain before, and agreed that this had tremendous authentic and fresh flavors of the basque country. The Great: a. This is simply a delight if you focus on flavor. b. Cocktails were amazing! c. Price was definitely on the pricier side (I give it 3 dollar signs and not 4), but tremendous value given the quality. d. Service staff were delightful, and knew the menu inside out The Interesting: a. The music is a bit louder for a dark romantic feeling dining spot with top notch food, but not terrible - small details. b. Even for NYC, the space was small This is great for: - 3rd dates - Taking your parents to somewhere trendy - Europeans in town - After Starbucks Reserva Terrible for: - Breaks Ups - People who need large portions - People who don't do well in small spaces

Great spot! Very romantic vibes; dark room, close proximity. Glass ceiling to see the sky. The food was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best fish entrees I've had; so tender and cooked perfectly, and the flavors all complemented each other perfectly. The steak was super flavorful. The potatoes were rich and fulfilling. The sauce was decadent, but light and fluffy at the same time. I enjoyed a mocktail off the non-alcoholic menu and it was so elevated, I didn't regret not having a cocktail. Would definitely recommend!

Fabulous spot. The inside is gorgeous & intimate. One of my favorite venues I've been to in the city. The food is pricey but very very good. The octopus was delicious. Service was quick and friendly.

The food was good , we sat in the garden by the fire place , very romantic , service was a bit slow , we were waiting for our drinks and straw for 15 min. The food was good . We've ordered Rossejat Rapida( pasta with chicken and clams) $34 it was delicious and presentation was good And Pollo Al Carbon ( grilled chicken) $36 And for dessert we've shared cheesecake $16 The ambulance was good , I think service needs some improvement

Went in not enthused but was impressed immediately by the front staff and how personable they were. Love the ambiance and low lighting making it a great place for date night. We stopped by before a show and only had appetizers but the crudo, the pulpo and patatas were SO good. I'll have to come with a bigger stomach to try entrees but it was so good. The sauce on the patatas went so well with the octopus I'm still thinking about it. It's a mystery how the potatoes were crispy still under that amount of sauce

Great vibe, great food, great sound system and fun and comfortable layout. We ate almost every single time on the small plates menu and not one item disappointed. Get the pitcher of Sangria

We showed up at Salinas on a busy Saturday night for a late dinner. The first impression was good- the music was great, we walked through the narrow restaurant viewing various rooms to go and wait at the bar for our table. Unfortunately, the bar was packed and we waited a while with absolutely no place to stand. We were always in the way of waiters and wished to disappear. Once our table was ready, once again the first impression was great. The garden room was very cozy and cute and we had a nice corner table. However, we ended up being blocked out by our neighboring tables and the servers had no way to reach our table at all. We were passing plates over the people sitting adjacent to us. Now onto the food. We were hoping to go for tapas but with me being a pescatarian and my husband not liking seafood, we didn't find a lot of overlap. He went for a burger while I got the tapas. The tapas were quite delicious, and I am likely to blame for the ordering; but it was a very fried meal. I got the croquettes, alcachofas crujientes (fried artichokes), bravas con huevas marinas and Berenjenas. The eggplant was quite delicious with a smoky flavor. Between the bravas and the fried artichokes, I would recommend one or the other since the aioli is similar. The croquetas were tasty but surprisingly liquidy. Dessert options are highly limited. We got the burnt cheesecake. It was okay...on the light side. The plate was warm the cake was cold...I wouldn't order it again. I did enjoy my mocktail which was passion fruit based (NA COMANDANTE ON VACATION)

We had a lovely evening. Great vibes - definitely check outside the patio behind the restaurant. The octopus is delicious and the paella is very flavorful. The servers were attentive and very kind. Definitely perfect for a girls' night! Lovely spot!

The food was delicious but the cocktails were the star of the show in our opinion. Staff was great and super nice. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy and great romantic lighting in the back garden room

Food and vibe of this place was incredible. Service was great though they are pretty strict with their reservations and time at their tables. Everything we ordered was incredibly well seasoned and flavorful, really enjoyed the steak, grilled octopus, and Spanish rice dish. Drinks were unique and hit the spot.

We came here for my friend's bachelorette and loved it! It's a pri fixe $75 family style menu. We got different toasts with toppings for appetizers. It was absolutely delicious. We also got octopus, cauliflower and shishito peppers. For our mains, we got the hanger steak, fideo pasta and bomba rice. Honestly, everything was delicious and the servings were all so large. We had a bunch of leftovers. At the end, they bring you a few chef's selection desserts. Overall, a pricier dinner but well worth.

This is an amazing place for date night! The ambiance is everything, it definitely feels like you're away and not necessarily in the city for dinner. The service was a 10/10 food came quickly and was absolutely delicious! We had an extremely attentive server who made sure we received everything we asked for. Definitely recommend the Arroz Vasco it was PHENOMENAL!! Overall, I recommend this restaurant for a date night as the restaurant doesn't seem like it would be great for a large party.

Delicious Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. There are many different rooms you can dine in with different ambiences, i.e dining room, dining room booth, bar tables, garden room, and sidewalk. We made reservations to sit in garden room and it was absolutely stunning. The patio was half glass covered and the other half was open and it was beautiful lit while still being able to look up and see the stars. We first got seated at the bar to wait for our table. The drinks were delicious as well, the liquor taste wasn't overpowering which is always my favorite. For our dishes, we ordered Pulpo con Cenizas, Bravas con Huevas Marinas, Croquetas, and Arroz Vasco. Pulpo con Cenizas: I've never had octopus before and it was a very pleasure surprise. The octopus was super tender with a light charred smokey flavor. There was shredded seaweed at the bottom which added a special crunch to the dish. Bravas con Huevas Marinas: @angelina_gao favorite dish! The potatoes were cooked to such perfection, creamy but still super outer crispy -- pretty sure there was double fried. The trout and black lumpfish caviar added another node of creaminess that just melted in your mouth and the spicy brava sauce complimented it all. Croquetas: Super crispy with pieces of seafood inside. Aioli was also delicious. Arroz Vasco: Very interesting taste and textures. I never tried bomba rice before and thought it was a type of pasta at first. It tasted like a chinese curry dish to me at first, very smooth and smokey flavor. Although all the dishes were creamy or rich of flavors, nothing was too powerful where we got tired from eating the food. Prices were a little steep but definitely a place to come back to again to try different dishes.

Third time in the city and third time dining at Salinas! Steven and Olger were fantastic and attentive bartenders, when I went to the restroom Olger covered my drink with a napkin. A very safe space for the ladies out for a drink, and the food is delicious too

Wonderful ambiance. Ate here in 2017 and 2018. First time returning post pandemic and hasn't changed a bit - in a good way! Garden seating is my preference with a series of small plates. In the past ordered the steak, which is always excellent- didn't on this last experience. Highly recommend

Great food and drinks, good service and cool vibes. Definitely a cute date spot but I'd suggest coming with 4+ people so you can basically eat the entire shared section - everything was fantastic. Will def be back.

Been here twice now and definitely recommend. Make sure to make a reservation. The food is mainly tapas style and I've enjoyed everything I've eaten so far. This is a really cute date spot or spot to take the parents to.

Love the food and ambiance here. It is a bit busy but the service was still good. I loved everything on the table: the tapas including octopus, cod tostas, and shishito peppers. The seafood rice dish was also delicious. Everything just melted in my mouth and gave me happiness :) The cocktails were awesome too- I tried the Negroni & The Imitation. Can't wait to come back again!

The small short haired woman hostess at the front was extremely rude and pretentious, deterring me and my friend from sitting... with a reservation. She told us there would be a wait and that she had no estimated time of seating. We asked "really you don't have an estimated time?" She said "yes" and smiled condescendingly. It also smelled like farts in there.

This place gave me the rhymes with hoops (it's poops). Great spot if you want to spend the weekend trying to plug your bunghole. The hostess also smells farts for a living (you know EXACTLY who I'm talking about).

Probably the worst dining experience ever. Everyone from the hostess to the servers were so rude where I practically felt that we were being yelled at. When getting seated we were told we would have 1.15mins for tapas. We ended up having 2-3 small plates and going for dinner somewhere else. Really not worth it despite the hype

Salinas is top notch. My friends and I went here for New Years Eve Dinner and did the $95 price fixe menu. I love the quaint, intimate atmosphere and the great service. Perks on top of that is they had an excellent DJ with some good house mixes. The amount of food you get is reasonable for the price and better than your average tapas place. The arroz vasco truly stole the show and I would come back simply for this dish. The croquetas and cauliflower were my second favorite. The croquetas were perfectly crispy and had an excellent pairing of tartness with garnish and cheesiness. I would give Salinas a five star but the bread wasn't as fresh as I wanted it to be and the dessert was not the best. Not bad but not memorable. Overall though, I'd recommend going here for drinks and tapas experience

Steak and pork are a little dry. Pulpo has an herb that's a bit overpowering. The salmon tartare is refreshing.

My nephew and I enjoyed a very pleasant Xmas Eve here. I love Spanish tapas and this is definitely a more refined version. We ordered 3appetizers and 2mains which was the perfect amount of food. Satisfied but not stuffed. We enjoyed the fried artichoke and pulpo so much, I forgot to take a picture. We got the branzino and shorts as mains. The fish was juicy and flavorful. The ribs were so tender they cut with a fork. Delicious. For dessert we had the burnt cheesecake which was fluffy and not too heavy or sweet. We washed it all down with the house old fashioned. Yummy. The place is cozy and dark. Perfect for a special date.

AMBIANCE: A bit small but beautiful interior. We were seated in the garden room which has a retractable glass roof. The music was very loud, especially toward the later part of the evening. FOOD: It was hit or miss. Shishitos: One of their popular appetizers. It's fried shishito peppers with sea salt. It was good however I've had better. Croquetas: It's different each day but they're very creamy and literally melt on your mouth. Alcachofas Crujientes: It's crispy fried artichoke hearts, beets, goat cheese, preserved lemon aioli... however very strong goat cheese flavor. Pulpo a la Sartén: The octopus was delicious and very well made. It's seared, sitting on top of fingerling potatoes, olives, and green cucumber salsa. Entrańa: The steak was very tender and it was made just right. It went very well with the harissa-romesco sauce. Overall, I recommend it. Definitely coming back to try their paella!

I was here with 5 others (well eventually 4) perhaps a month ago. I'd like to apologize at first as one of the people in my group brought two extra people but they were able to sit at the bar and munch so I assume the staff were fine as more people dining is a good thing for them anyway (even if it was a headache for our host.) Anyway, the staff was nice and they were very good with Covid protocols. The place has a night atmosphere (perhaps a bit too much mood lighting so the photos were a tad dark) and overall the food was fantastic. The majority of us stuck with a couple tapas each (though some were more pintxo) while a few of us such as myself got a tapas and a main. I personally went with the berenjena as my appetizer/tapas followed by the algas gallegas al mole vasco and as dessert, I got the pastel de queso vasco/Basque burnt cheesecake. In terms of a drink, I went with the kalimotxo O.F. (17$) which is their take on an old fashioned. It consisted of whiskey (unspecified type oddly,) kalimotxo syrup, and angostura bitters. For those unaware, kalimotxo is a drink consisting of red wine and cola. This syrup added some sweetness to it and overall it was a refreshing and unique take on an old fashioned. Berenjena- Grilled eggplant , toasted pistachios , pistachio-anchovy aioli. (16$) This was very tasty. The eggplant had nice grill marks and the pistachios complimented it well adding a richness to the dish. I couldn't exactly taste the anchovy but perhaps it was adding to the light saltiness of the dish. I can see why others like this also. In terms of other appetizers, people got the garbanzo fritos, patatas bravas, pan tumaca, calabaza y semillas the daily croquette, patatas bravas, and iberico. The only ones I tried were the calabaza which was good though perhaps not worth it for the price, the croquette which was fantastic (though I don't recall the daily flavor,) the pan tumaca which was good, and the garbanzos fritos which was a very light appetizer with a pleasant texture. The latter would work well if was here for cocktails as I could definitely see it as a finger food at the bar. Algas Gallegas al Mole Vasco - Galician seaweed, hen of the woods mushrooms, courgette, fennel, Basque mole, and a green pea pesto (around 28$ perhaps, maybe a bit more) As per the name, it concentrated on the algas gallegas or Galician seaweed/algae which they used similarly as a pasta and said seaweed was very tasty. I inquired what basque mole/mole vasco was as I have never heard of it and the person explained that it was a tomato/onion based sauce and in general it reminded me of a romesco though without the nuttiness. Overall it was excellent. The dish is oddly not listed on the online menu (I believe it is new judging by the IG post) but I believe it was in the mid or upper 20s or something and it was definitely worth it. Another person got the entrana which they enjoyed. In terms of dessert, I got the Pastel de Queso Vasco or in short a Basque burnt cheesecake. Having recently become popular due to a bunch of spots, I personally found this to be a good version. The cheesecake was a bit smaller and less rich than other places but it made up with a better texture than most. There were some pieces that were a bit more burnt A bit less rich than other places but quite tasty. The more burnt pieces added a nice texture. It is perhaps a bit overpriced at 14$ but as it is a nice spot, I can let it slide a bit more. I tried the torrija from someone else which was a bit worse. The bread pudding as someone else said was a bit too dry. Overall outside of one lackluster dessert and perhaps one or two overpriced tapas, the food here was very good and overall worth it. There was a wonderful mix of flavors and I can see why it's very popular in the neighborhood. The service was very nice as well. Mid 4 bumped up the general quality of the food and service.

We loved the ambiance of the place -- slightly dark, great music, and the cool to look up and see tall buildings in the garden room. The tapas were also delicious, particularly the eggplant and croquettes. Service was also prompt and friendly, and drinks were good. Will definitely return.

Very cute vibe with great lighting. They recommend 3 appetizers and 2 entrees for 2 people which can be too much if you don't order balanced foods. We went too heavy with our options so we were quite full, leaving quite a bit left over of the arroz and pulpo. That said, I recommend swapping out some of the heavier options for a salad. Order slowly because everything comes out really quickly. So if you're like me and like to savor your meal, order as you go or request that the server time your meal to come out over time. Definitely recommend if you're in the Chelsea area!

I really like a Tapas place called Tia Pol in Chelsea but we decided to try something new. I think based on the selection of tapas and price point, we'll stick with Tia Pol but it was still nice to try this place as well. I didn't like that the server was pushy about ordering more dishes. We were thinking of getting 5 tapas to share and then she said we should try the entrees as well so we ordered 2 entrees and 4 tapas to share and she was like you should really get one more tapa which is a lot of food. I just didn't like the pushiness and we should have went with what we were originally thinking because it ended up being way too much food for us (there was only 2 of us) and the bill ended up being high as a result. My favorite tapa was the arugula salad which was nice and fresh and accompanied all the other creamy tapas really well. The croquetas melted in your mouth but were a little too creamy for me. I always like a good octopus and the one here was no exception. Everything had really good flavor, but it was definitely expensive.

Delicious tapas but definitely on the pricier end. We went a while back when the weather was nice so it also had great outdoor seating!

Terrible service. Ruined night.. We had a reservation for 6, they tried to cramm us into a table that would comfortably sit 4 people. When we refused and asked for a bigger table everyone became nasty starting from waiters and all the way up to management. After finally settling in with a bigger table we were given eye rolling service. Waitress walked away a couple of times while we were talking to her. Glasses were dirty. We had to ask more than twice for things we wanted. At the end of the night when we finally have had enough the manager simply told us to get out if we dont like something. Its very upsetting that they treating their clients this way.

Showed up 9 min late, by the time the hostess punched in our name it was 10 min late and she said they gave up our table because it had been 10 min.... absolutely brutal policy.

Salinas is a great Tapas spot in Chelsea. Reservations are recommended as the place can get pretty packed. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. They have done a great job making the menu and ordering process completely digital. You can order and pay online for a seamless experience. The drinks were great - we got the Gibraltar Negroni and Kalimotxo Of. For the appetizers, we tried the Patatas Bravas and Croquetas. Both were delicious! For the main course we had Rossejat Rapida ( Fideo pasta with chicken, chorizo and clams) and Pulpo a la Sarten (Seared octopus). The dishes were cooked to perfection. We had the Pastel De Queso Vasco ( Basque burnt cheesecake) for dessert. I would highly recommend it! Overall it was a great dining experience with great food, cocktails and service!

Made a reservation for dinner here and arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic and issues with getting an Uber. As I walked in, the hostess was incredibly rude and gave me a ton of attitude telling me they only have a 10-minute grace period, and they're full of reservations for the evening, and the table is only booked for 90 minutes. I proceeded to the bar to wait for my friend, who was a few minutes behind me. The bar is incredibly cramped, with no room to move. My friend arrived a few minutes later, and we met the hostess again to get seated. She reiterated the policy and basically said we would have only an hour to eat before we needed to be out for the next reservation. She reinforced that this was indicated on the booking when the reservation was made, and had no customer service skills or empathy. My friend and I decided to leave. We didn't want to be rushed or deal with the extreme attitude that this place was demonstrating. I get that the food might be really good, but they should treat their paying customers a bit better. If being rushed through dinner is what is required to dine here, I'll pass. We went to Boqueria instead and had a delicious meal and were not only able to get a table, but we were able to take our time and enjoy our meal.

Super cute location in chelsea. Small venue but very cute. Went during the winter but during the summer the roof deck will open up. We enjoyed many different food options in tapas style including the shishitos, croquets, papas fritas, octopus, spaghetti, steak, and olive oil cake. Really enjoyed everything especially the octopus and the steak. Also had espresso martinis and vanilla martini. Service was amazing, very quick and very kind. Really enjoyed everything about this experience and one of my recent favorites in the city. Can't recommend enough.

Great food, and drinks! I went to Salinas with my friend Alex, and the service was speedy and neat. I loved the passionfruit martini!

The food was amazing...WOW. The patatas bravas, pealla, drinks. I was very impressed with how kind the staff were. Will be returning no doubt!

Awesome place for romantic or small group dinner. Ambiance, service, food, and drinks were great! Must try the warm cheese cake, best way to end dinner. Would definitely recommend and will be returning very soon!

This is such a hidden gem in WV/Chelsea! We booked a spot in their garden room and the outdoor area is beautiful. It almost reminds me of Ibiza with the indoor/ outdoor vibe and has great seating. We quickly ordered their sangria and it was incredible and extremely flavorful. The staff was amazing and they recommended the eggplant with pistachio cream, the fried artichokes in a lemon sauce and the steak. The eggplant honestly blew me away and I would go back solely for that dish. The steak was excellent and the side salad was incredible. As someone who usually does not eat side salads, this stood out to me. This is a perfect spot for meat lovers as well as vegetarians and a great date spot!

we had such and amazing time! thank you for a great service. nice drinks. we had fun

What an excellent restaurant! Came here with some friends on Saturday night. We ordered several tapas and a couple mains. We ordered the shishito peppers, cod toast, croquetas, cod toast, the cauliflower, the tomato toast, and the burgers. My favorite dish was the croquettes, they were delicious and had the right amount of cheese. I had two mocktails both delicious. The restaurant itself is very beautiful we were sat in the rear garden area underneath the moonlight was a great vibe!

The service was beyond welcoming and attentive--really lovely, as was the ambiance. (Except for the smell of artificial roses emanating from the bathrooms; it was overwhelming to this man who is intolerant of the smell of roses.) I've been to Salinas many times, but this was the first time that I didn't care for the food. The croquetas were good if too mushy, but the shitake mushrooms had a very bizarre vinegary taste, inedible for me. My friend's fideo was uninspired at best. My main course, the hanger steak, was cooked perfectly but, even though I am someone who overdoes salt in general, it tasted like the chef had used an entire bottle of salt. I could only manage one bite. If we were not pressed with theatre time, I'd have sent the steak back. VERY disappointing overall. I know that it has been difficult to find good chefs since the pandemic, but this was a shock--and a very price shock to boot. I'm not sure if I'll return.

Everything about the experience was amazing. The space is so cozy, the servers were the right amount of attentive. Never felt rushed, and never wondered where's my food. The music and overall vibe felt like a classy Ibiza and every dish was tasty and prepared with care. The shishito, croquetas and rice dish with shrimp, cod, cilantro were my favorites. It was my first time at Salinas and it will not be the last! Thank you to the DJ and the whole team for making it a night to remember.

the food is amazing, the staff is the sweetest and most helping! i'm definitely coming back for the steaks and the desserts! 10/10 overall

I came here as a party of 5 for a friend's birthday on a Saturday evening. I recommend making a reservation before paying a visit to this gem of a Spanish restaurant. The first thing you notice is the amazing ambience. It's a dimly lit, classy, and very intimate venue where you can just kick back and enjoy the food and company. In terms of the food, flavors were very well executed. I mean that's to be expected for a $$$$ tier restaurant. We ordered the berenjena (eggplant with pistachios), the torrada de anchoas (truffle toast with anchovies), and the patatas bravas for the tapas. The berenjena was simply divine as it boasted a creamy, melt in your mouth vessel paired with a crunchy pistachio topping that served an amazing contrast. Flavors were super well paired together to say the least. The torrada de anchoas was also a delightful morsel that too possessed an immaculate balance of rich/umami (from the truffle) and sour (from the anchovies). Lastly, you can never really go wrong with the patatas bravas -- fried to perfection with a slightly spicy aioli. For entrees, our party ordered the arroz vasco (rice), the lubina (fish), and the hamburguesa. The arroz vasco was rich and had plenty of seafood like shrimp, squid, and clams. It paired quite well with the lubina, which by itself is underwhelming; however, when eaten combined with the vegetables underneath and raisins on top, is a mindblowing bite of balance and complex flavors. Highly recommend these two. Lastly, the hamburguesa was apparently forgettable according to the other person in my party. Interesting, but not appealing to his palate. Overall, this restaurant got the job done. A memorable and delicious dinner with an even better ambience to really set the mood. I can see myself coming back here in the future for special occasions.

I'm surprised by all of the reviews on here suggesting that this place is authentic Basque food. The octopus is served with black beans (!), the croquetas were short rib, and the gin and tonics are served in tall collins glasses for god's sake. Also, they ran out of steak for our 8pm dinner reservation, which is like prime time when you should not be running out of anything unless you're creating a fake demand like a Rolo's burger. If you want to call this restaurant's food "fusion," then that would be fine. However, this is hardly authentic Basque cuisine, which is why I'm giving it to 3 stars. I just expected more based on the third-party accolades and Chef Bollo's background - him being from San Sebastian and all, I don't know how he sleeps at night with this menu, lol. Also, the space is very narrow and the music was bumping like a clubby scene, which is fine if you want that sort of thing. I just wasn't expecting it and it's not my preferred dining experience. Overall, a solid 3 - I definitely didn't have any trouble trying to decide between a 3 and a 4.

Classic Spanish food in a really great spot. Can't go wrong with anything on menu, just be prepared for tapas.

Fantastic and enchanting spot in Chelsea area! Ate here with a friend and had a great time! Had the croquettes and artichokes for apps. For the entree split the steak. Everything was amazing and delightful. Service was amazing and personable. Definitely recommended and do a res as well.

We arrived 11 minutes late to reservation and they already gave our table away. Told us to go sit at bar but there was no seating. Poor restaurant service