Salinas
Welcome to Salinas, a hidden gem in the heart of New York City offering a unique Spanish tapas experience. Located at 136 9th Ave, Salinas is a tapas bar known for its intimate and classy atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a fun night out with friends.
At Salinas, you can expect a variety of delicious small plates, rice and pasta dishes, meat options, and delectable desserts. From Pan Tumaca to Pulpo con Cenizas, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
The menu at Salinas caters to a range of dietary preferences, with options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners. The restaurant offers a full bar with a selection of cocktails, including their famous sangria with a unique twist.
Customers rave about the excellent service at Salinas, with staff members like Fabian going above and beyond to make diners feel welcomed and satisfied. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its dark wood interiors and live DJ, adds to the overall dining experience.
Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a place to enjoy drinks with friends, Salinas is a must-visit destination in NYC. With a menu that impresses even the most discerning foodies, Salinas promises a memorable dining experience that will leave you eager to return.
Salinas Menu
Location
Address: 136 9th Ave New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 776-1990
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Romantic, Intimate, ClassyYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Best nights on ThursdayYes
- Full BarYes
- Offers CateringNo
- Not Good For KidsNo
- Not Good For DancingNo
- Pool TableNo
- TVNo
- Bike ParkingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Stephen M.
Was a great experience & will be back soon . The house dj was setting up but had to leave . So we can catch the highline before it closed
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Author: Ruby R.
I have now been to Salinas several times. I love to recommend it for dinners/drinks with friends as it's consistently good and they have a decent amount of reservations that you don't have to book weeks in advance. A few highlights: 1) Service: Their staff are always great. Shoutout to Fabian for not even being my waiter sometimes but still checking in on my table and making sure we have everything we need. He even saw my friend and I taking a selfie and offered to take a photo of us. 2) Cocktails: Their sangria is insane-- the red wine ice cube so it doesn't dilute, the pomegranate undertones...it's strong and not too sweet. I also got a vodka-based cocktail last time with rock candy in it and it was so good. They have a solid drink menu. 3) Food: Everything is excellent. Particularly love the croquettes (they change them every time), the crudo, the eggplant, octopus, patatas bravas...but they never miss, so order anything. As far as ambiance it's definitely a beautiful space with darker lighting. Vibes are fun and great for groups, but could also be a good date spot.
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Author: Nisha L.
Excellent cocktails. The eggplant and croquetas were awesome. Pancetta was fine as was the patata bravas. The outside doesn't look like much but the inside had some nice dark wood and a DJ. We would go back
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Author: Ashley Z.
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.