Lima's Taste Ceviche Bar

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122 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 (at Christopher + Bedford)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 242-0010
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Lima's Taste Ceviche Bar - New York, NY
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Best

First of all, I'm debating on whether or not to call those who gave negative reviews whiners instead of diners. Lima's Taste is an excellent escape from the mundane world of comm...

Worst

While we quite enjoyed Peruvian food in Peru we were very disappointed by Lima's Taste. Apart from the ceviche and the pisco sour which were quite good, the main dishes were medi...

Worse service ever 4/7/2006

I had the absolute worst dining experience there. The menu says they charge a 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Fine. But we were a group of 5, not 6, yet they tacked on a 20% gratuity -- after tax! We raised this with the waitor, who said he was the manager, and he said ""that's just the way we do it."" Well, friend, you just lost our business. They were utterly rude. There were people waiting at the door to get tables, yet they took for ever to bring us our bill. (The service was slow all night long.) The food itself was excellent, but unfortunately, the rest of the experience was so bad I coulnd't recommend it to anyone. more
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Food good, service stinks 4/7/2006

After some good food and spotty service, my friends and I were surprised to get a bill that had a 20% tip included post-tax. When we brought the mistake to our waiter's attention--not only were we a party of five (automatic tips started with parties of 6), but tip is calcuated pre-tax-- he got extremely rude. There are too many other good restaurants to waste your money on such lousy service. Cons: Service more
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It's not all hype 3/4/2006

I celebrated my girlfriends b-day here with the family. Food is great we had appetizers that where enough for dinner. Seafood and ribs are highly recommended. Dessert was to die for. Pros: Portions, taste, value Cons: small more
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Please Stay Away! 2/23/2006

This place is awful.....damn. its too hard to lie about this place. Its just that its the kind of place you want to keep on the DL. Amazing food,very reasonabled priced. The Chupe was so good I almost asked for one to take home. The Mussels a La Lima were quite possibly the best I've ever enjoyed. I'm almost certain you can't go wrong with any of the offered Ceviche. I have had the Lomo Saltado (fillet mignon), lamb stew, and the Aji De Pollo. The Aji De Pollo was one of the most tasteful ways I have ever consumed the often tired out chicken dish. It is amazing in color, texture and taste. The creamy yellow pepper sauce that smothers the chicken is unique and superb. It will almost certainly offer you a new taste that you will feen for. I can't wait to eat there again. Pros: food, price more
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THAT good... 1/14/2006

I'm tempted not to share just how excellent this little place is because it's small and will become tougher to get into. everything we had was par excellence, seriously. No Peruvian place in Lima or the supposedly great outposts in Queens compares. My chupe de camarones was the essence of shrimp. The ceviches of tuna and of grilled shrimp/scallops were outstanding, and creative too as you couldn't easily find these varieties on a menu in Peru. On to the mains: we had the sudado (steamed fish in beer), totally flavorful, tho they sure are proud of it at $28 bones. My wife and her friend had the lomo saltado (they really did use filet in this dish) and a picante de mariscos which was excellent. on top of it all, the sangria was excellent. i love this place more
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Just ok 1/8/2006

This place was really just ok - went on a wed night it was fairly empty and they seated at the worst table inside - the food was mediocre - you can definitely find somewhere better to spend your money... more
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hidden gem 1/4/2006

went here with a girlfriend last night. we ordered the ceviche mixto (a mix of shrimp, white fish, mussels and baby octopus in a zesty marinade), ceviche caliente (shrimp and scallops in a bold, slighty spicy sauce over friend yuca), papa rellena (a mound of deep fried mashed potato stuffed with beef, raisins and olives), and cow heart anticucho. the food was surprisingly good and the prices were quite reasonable for such fresh seafood. the sangria was very tasty and pretty strong (so be careful!). the only drawback was slow service but then again, there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant until around 10pm. i don't know how authentic it was but i plan on taking my peruvian friend back here! Pros: fresh seafood, intimate atmosphere, great sangria Cons: slow service more
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Needs Food Service 101 12/10/2005

I was very pleased with how quickly we were seated given that the dining area was very small. Sorry to say that as soon as we were seated, the night went downhill. It started off with the waiter spilling cups of water all over me with no apology being made, nor was a towel offered. The rest of the night was ruined by the inability of the staff to keep our orders straight. To top the night off, when our bill arrived (no comp was given-as expected) we noticed that we were overcharged. The food nor prices are astounding enough to sacrifice service. more
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A Tasty Choice 9/21/2005

Having been there five times in the last two months, I wanted to make sure it wasn't a fluke. Simply put, great food in desirable serving sizes and sangria that kicks your ass the moment you stand up! The sangria alone is a great reason to go. You can truly sit, relax, and enjoy your meal with no rushing. It's never too crowded but there's a constant thrum of patrons. Pros: Sangria!!!, Affordable, Good people flow more
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Try Something Different 8/28/2005

I went to Lima's expecting something like rice and beans, but was pleasently surprised with the great food. I had the Picante Seafood. It was good and spicy but did not overpower the fish. The seafood was very fresh. I sampled the Cerviche Tuna, which the marinade did overpower the fish, but I enjoyed it anyway. I would most likely try a different Cerviche the next time I visit. I would also like to see additional wine selection, maybe some more South American wines. I will definitely be back! Pros: Food, Cerviche, Fresh Cons: Limited Wine Selectio more
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Owner Message

  • Lima's Taste in the West Village offers something not many other NYC restaurants can: An exotic home cooked meal in a trendy & chic setting. With traditional Peruvian & Latin American cuisine & a lounge like atmosphere, patrons of Lima's Taste are never disappointed. This Latin American treasure offers specialties like Ceviche, Paella & a filet mignon dish named Lomo Saltado. Other entrees will accommodate vegetarians & restaurateurs' who love a spicy bite. Claimed to be home to the Greatest Sangria, Lima's Taste also offers a full bar with specialty cocktails from Peru, like the Pisco Sour. This tangy, sweet & sexy cocktail is hard to only order once. A full brunch menu, catering, & late night dining are also available. The West Village encourages you to experience culture & tradition at one of its favorite family owned establishments, Lima's Taste.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    Plum-colored walls peek from between brick exposures and vividly hued paintings, including a bright rendition of ""The Last Supper"" that seems anything but somber. The effect...

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Additional information
  • Hours: M-F: 8am - 12am Sat-Sun: 10am - 12am
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
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