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324 Bowery, New York, NY 10012 (at nr. Bleecker St.)
New York, NY 10012

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Best

Agozar Cuban Bistro infuses the Bowery with the liveliest Cuban food NYC has to offer. Our Cuban restaurant...

Worst

Maybe they're just getting their sea legs. I don't know. But here's what I thought. The margaritas were too tart. The space cramped. The service disorganized(though very nice...

Amazing. 10/13/2007

The tapas is fabulous, the mojitos and sangria are to die for. I just can't get over this place. \r \r Service is spectacular, decor is great, and the people (both eating and working) make a great atmosphere. This will remain one of my favorite spots for a long time.\r \r And... nothing beats the happy hour on the drinks and tapas. Pros: Value, Food, Service more

Amazing. 10/13/2007

The tapas is fabulous, the mojitos and sangria are to die for. I just can't get over this place. Service is spectacular, decor is great, and the people (both eating and working) make a great atmosphere. This will remain one of my favorite spots for a long time. And... nothing beats the happy hour on the drinks and tapas. Pros: Value, Food, Service more

Best Birthday !! 8/28/2007

Had my birthday party this past Saturday at Agozar. My large party was gracefully accommodated . We had a great Prefix menu picked out with tapas and pitchers. I Highly recommend the Flavored Mojitos. Just as I thought my night couldn't get any better I realized I was enjoying drinks at the bar along Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash!! Needless to say it was a Great time!!! Pros: Great accomadations for special occassions! more

Best Birthday !! 8/28/2007

Had my birthday party this past Saturday at Agozar. My large party was gracefully accommodated . We had a great Prefix menu picked out with tapas and pitchers. I Highly recommend the Flavored Mojitos. Just as I thought my night couldn't get any better I realized I was enjoying drinks at the bar along Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash!! Needless to say it was a Great time!!! Pros: Great accomadations for special occassions! more

Awesome Happy Hour, Great Food, Wonderul Staff, Cool Environment 7/13/2007

A bunch of coworkers and myself headed down there on a Thursday and I have to say the HAPPY HOUR is amazing. 2 for 1 drinks and tapas !! The coconut mojito and sangria are to die for. The food is amazing and our waitress made sure our large group was attended !! This is definately a place I would recommend for great food, great drinks and a fun environment. Not to mention that the food is delicious. more

Awesome Happy Hour, Great Food, Wonderul Staff, Cool Environment 7/13/2007

A bunch of coworkers and myself headed down there on a Thursday and I have to say the HAPPY HOUR is amazing. 2 for 1 drinks and tapas !! The coconut mojito and sangria are to die for. The food is amazing and our waitress made sure our large group was attended !! This is definately a place I would recommend for great food, great drinks and a fun environment. Not to mention that the food is delicious. more

little CUBA!! 6/27/2007

Agozar is the BEST cuban restaurant in the city! It's decor is fabulous, and the food and drinks are awsome! Diana, the owner, was so accomodating to me when i was planning my party. An overall great experience! more

little CUBA!! 6/27/2007

Agozar is the BEST cuban restaurant in the city! It's decor is fabulous, and the food and drinks are awsome! Diana, the owner, was so accomodating to me when i was planning my party. An overall great experience! more

Recommendable if you want to have a GREAT time !! 6/24/2007

Love this place!! It was recommended by one of my friends who attended a bachelorette party a few weeks ago. We had ceviche mixto and papitas rellenas as appetizers and for entree I had the mouth watering parillada and my friend had the paella which was equally as delicious. The staff was helpful and seating was prompt. They also have a buy one get one special throughout the week, I highly suggest trying their flavored mojitos (strawberry mango is my favorite). \r Overall it was a great experience. I give it two very satisfied thumbs up !!! Pros: Great atmosphere, Great Food , Great Staff!! Cons: This place is not a secret others love it as well , very busy more

Recommendable if you want to have a GREAT time !! 6/24/2007

Love this place!! It was recommended by one of my friends who attended a bachelorette party a few weeks ago. We had ceviche mixto and papitas rellenas as appetizers and for entree I had the mouth watering parillada and my friend had the paella which was equally as delicious. The staff was helpful and seating was prompt. They also have a buy one get one special throughout the week, I highly suggest trying their flavored mojitos (strawberry mango is my favorite). Overall it was a great experience. I give it two very satisfied thumbs up !!! Pros: Great atmosphere, Great Food , Great Staff!! Cons: This place is not a secret others love it as well , very busy more

Great Happy Hour Specials, Tasty Food, Good Atmosphere, Great Location 5/30/2007

Our group ate at Agozar last night (Tuesday) to celebrate a friend's birthday... 7 of us were seated promptly, but the waiter took longer than we wanted to bring out drinks. The pitchers of Mojito were delicious -- if anything, too sweet, but then again that's a Mojito. We also had a few pitchers of sangria, which proved to be just as sugary and sweet... again, maybe a bit too sweet. We shared all 8 different tapas as appetizers (half price until 8pm... so cheap!), which really were the best part of the meal. For a main dish (they call them "platos fuertes"), I had a skirt steak with mashed potatoes, peppers and onions. The peppers and onions were phenomenal and went great with the steak. Unfortunately the steak didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped, but the dish was still very enjoyable. 4 people in our group split two orders of the traditional Argentinean "parillada" -- mixed grilled platter for 2 (comes with skirt steak, chorizo, chicken breast and pork loin). From what they told me, the meats weren't as flavorful as expected and they were disappointed with their choice. Overall, it was a good dining experience but Agozar didn't serve the top cuisine in the city. The service was a bit slow and we ended up waiting about 10-15 minutes between our appetizers and our main dishes, when that wait should be no longer than 5 minutes. The drinks were strong, though, and I walked out a bit tipsy for sure. I would certainly go back there, but only for a low-key gathering or to drink with friends. Great location, cheap drinks, decent food... Agozar is worth a visit. Pros: Strong/Cheap Drinks, Great Location, Fun Atmosphere Cons: Slow Service, Average Main Dishes more

Great Happy Hour Specials, Tasty Food, Good Atmosphere, Great Location 5/30/2007

Our group ate at Agozar last night (Tuesday) to celebrate a friend's birthday... 7 of us were seated promptly, but the waiter took longer than we wanted to bring out drinks. The pitchers of Mojito were delicious -- if anything, too sweet, but then again that's a Mojito. We also had a few pitchers of sangria, which proved to be just as sugary and sweet... again, maybe a bit too sweet. We shared all 8 different tapas as appetizers (half price until 8pm... so cheap!), which really were the best part of the meal. For a main dish (they call them ""platos fuertes""), I had a skirt steak with mashed potatoes, peppers and onions. The peppers and onions were phenomenal and went great with the steak. Unfortunately the steak didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped, but the dish was still very enjoyable. 4 people in our group split two orders of the traditional Argentinean ""parillada"" -- mixed grilled platter for 2 (comes with skirt steak, chorizo, chicken breast and pork loin). From what they told me, the meats weren't as flavorful as expected and they were disappointed with their choice. Overall, it was a good dining experience but Agozar didn't serve the top cuisine in the city. The service was a bit slow and we ended up waiting about 10-15 minutes between our appetizers and our main dishes, when that wait should be no longer than 5 minutes. The drinks were strong, though, and I walked out a bit tipsy for sure. I would certainly go back there, but only for a low-key gathering or to drink with friends. Great location, cheap drinks, decent food... Agozar is worth a visit. Pros: Strong/Cheap Drinks, Great Location, Fun Atmosphere Cons: Slow Service, Average Main Dishes more

Best Deal Anywhere 4/28/2007

There is no way that you can beat the value of the happy hour! My boyfriend and I found this restaurant on CitySearch a few months ago, and have made at least one trip there weekly since. With the amount of food and liquor we get, we always expect the bill to be over $100, and then see that it is like $45. The staff is also very nice and personable, although they can be a little understaffed on Friday and Saturday nights - or it could just be hard to get through the throngs of people on those nights. The empanaditas are savory, the sweet plantains are perfect and the plantain chips and guacamole taste as if they were made fresh when you ordered them. The mixed grill is also very tasty, but ask the waiter how to turn off the little grill before he leaves the table. The mojitos are all excellent, especially the raspberry ones and the sangrito. If you are going to try it for the first time, go on Monday - Thursday so you don't get annoyed at the crowd on Fridays. Pros: Great value, excellent food, romantic, friendly staff Cons: Gets crowded on Fridays, happy hour limited to the bar so not good for huge groups more

Best Deal Anywhere 4/28/2007

There is no way that you can beat the value of the happy hour! My boyfriend and I found this restaurant on CitySearch a few months ago, and have made at least one trip there weekly since. With the amount of food and liquor we get, we always expect the bill to be over $100, and then see that it is like $45. The staff is also very nice and personable, although they can be a little understaffed on Friday and Saturday nights - or it could just be hard to get through the throngs of people on those nights. The empanaditas are savory, the sweet plantains are perfect and the plantain chips and guacamole taste as if they were made fresh when you ordered them. The mixed grill is also very tasty, but ask the waiter how to turn off the little grill before he leaves the table. The mojitos are all excellent, especially the raspberry ones and the sangrito. If you are going to try it for the first time, go on Monday - Thursday so you don't get annoyed at the crowd on Fridays. Pros: Great value, excellent food, romantic, friendly staff Cons: Gets crowded on Fridays, happy hour limited to the bar so not good for huge groups more

Not For Large Groups 4/28/2007

I had the unfortunate experience of bringing a large group of 20 to this restaurant which was not a good idea. The service was horrible, with only one waiter for the entire group and working with Diana herself was just as worse. She is not a very nice or inviting person. As one of the owners she was a very unpleasant person to talk to. REAL BAD ATTITUDE PROBLEM! This would be a nice place for an intimate dinner of no more than 4 or 5. They had no coordination with the service even though you are obligated to have a prefixed menu. THAT DIDN'T WORK! The sad part was that I was told one thing over the phone when I made my reservation for example: my guest could take advantage of the half price drinks until 7p.m. It was completely something else when me and my guest got there. My friends were not to upset but definitely complained. Overall the food was ok loved the mojitos and empanadas but the service sucked! I do not recommend this place as a group gathering for dinner reservations. Pros: the drinks are good great happy hour special and the empanadas are tasty Cons: bad service, horrible place for group dining of more than 5, bad attitudes more

Not For Large Groups 4/28/2007

I had the unfortunate experience of bringing a large group of 20 to this restaurant which was not a good idea. The service was horrible, with only one waiter for the entire group and working with Diana herself was just as worse. She is not a very nice or inviting person. As one of the owners she was a very unpleasant person to talk to. REAL BAD ATTITUDE PROBLEM! This would be a nice place for an intimate dinner of no more than 4 or 5. They had no coordination with the service even though you are obligated to have a prefixed menu. THAT DIDN'T WORK! The sad part was that I was told one thing over the phone when I made my reservation for example: my guest could take advantage of the half price drinks until 7p.m. It was completely something else when me and my guest got there. My friends were not to upset but definitely complained. Overall the food was ok loved the mojitos and empanadas but the service sucked! I do not recommend this place as a group gathering for dinner reservations. Pros: the drinks are good great happy hour special and the empanadas are tasty Cons: bad service, horrible place for group dining of more than 5, bad attitudes more

Fun Festivity 2/28/2007

ok, cheesy title..sorry.\r Anyway, I really enjoyed the restaurant. A friend and I ventured in for dinner and drinks one evening, and were pleasantly surprised of how good the food was since the signs for the restaurant make it look a little low-brow to me. We came in at 8:10, and even though happy hour had ended at 8, the bartender was nice and let it slide for our first round of sangria. Most bartenders are so rigid about the happy hour end time, but not at Agozar. \r We had a lamb and chicken dish, I don't remember specifically what it was, but it was great! \r My only complaint woul be the service, since it took forever to get a waiters attention and we were two young cute girls! Come on! Pros: Inexpensive, great food, fun ambience Cons: sllloooowwww service more

Fun Festivity 2/28/2007

ok, cheesy title..sorry. Anyway, I really enjoyed the restaurant. A friend and I ventured in for dinner and drinks one evening, and were pleasantly surprised of how good the food was since the signs for the restaurant make it look a little low-brow to me. We came in at 8:10, and even though happy hour had ended at 8, the bartender was nice and let it slide for our first round of sangria. Most bartenders are so rigid about the happy hour end time, but not at Agozar. We had a lamb and chicken dish, I don't remember specifically what it was, but it was great! My only complaint woul be the service, since it took forever to get a waiters attention and we were two young cute girls! Come on! Pros: Inexpensive, great food, fun ambience Cons: sllloooowwww service more

Great Corn Fritters, Great Happy Hour 1/30/2007

If you go there for Happy Hour (5-8pm), you get BOGO drinks & tapas. They were all delicious. I had dinner here as well & the Corn Fritter Appetizer was to die for. I wanted to order that with the Dulce Leche dessert & just have that as dinner! The Paella came in a huge portion & was very good. The Ropa Vieja was a bit salty but if you mix it w/ the rice & beans it tasted fine. The pork loin was ok too, but the Corn Fritter & dessert made the trip very worthwhile. They no longer offer the Corn Fritter! That was my favorite part. Pros: Corn Fritters, Dulce Leche dessert, BOGO drinks & tapas Cons: ropa vieje a little too salty more

Great Corn Fritters, Great Happy Hour 1/30/2007

If you go there for Happy Hour (5-8pm), you get BOGO drinks & tapas. They were all delicious. I had dinner here as well & the Corn Fritter Appetizer was to die for. I wanted to order that with the Dulce Leche dessert & just have that as dinner! The Paella came in a huge portion & was very good. The Ropa Vieja was a bit salty but if you mix it w/ the rice & beans it tasted fine. The pork loin was ok too, but the Corn Fritter & dessert made the trip very worthwhile.\r \r They no longer offer the Corn Fritter! That was my favorite part. Pros: Corn Fritters, Dulce Leche dessert, BOGO drinks & tapas Cons: ropa vieje a little too salty more
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  • The Scene
    The bar's upbeat Latin music, colorful stools and cocktail napkins, and a fruity drink menu are the first confirmations that Agozar lives up to its translation: "A good time." Add gracious staff, 25 tasting-sized tapas and lively noise from the dining room and you'll be planning your second visit before you've been seated. Mingle at the angled bar or hit the narrow back room where the city's pretties are celebrating birthdays like it's their full-time job.

    The Food
    Cuban-raised siblings Diana and Gerardo Perez now offer their household favorites for sharing. (Servers suggest two per person for passing.) Groups will appreciate larger plates such as the harmonious Cuban sandwich with plantain chips, or mussels steamed in a banana leaf. But smaller dishes, including skewered marinated pork, breaded steak (Grandma's recipe) and four empanadas with four sauces, are where the chef shines, making each bite a small Cuban feast.

  • 5/9/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-12am Fri 5pm-2am Sat 5pm-3am Sunday - closed, but open for private parties
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Bowery
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