Azul East Inc

(646) 602-2004

152 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002 40.7207 -73.9854

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown

Last updated 8.16.11

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Cuisine:

Argentinean

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The Scene – Inspired by nearby Clinton Street's newfound status as a culinary destination, a different breed of Lower East Side restaurant is popping up faster than you can say "Wylie Dufresne." Among this new school is Azul Bistro, which brings South America to Stanton Street, with seduction-ready dim lighting and soft tango music. – – The Food – Azul's focus is on the food of Argentina, but other South American standbys like ceviche and empanadas appear on the menu too. A beet and avocado salad simply dressed with an herb-infused oil shows off late summer's bounty…

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Get to know nearby Clinton Street at aka Cafe.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The portions were huge, the ambience romantic.
  2. This is a lively, boisterous place with decent food and lots of atmosphere (this is the Lower East Side, after all).
  3. Yummy food, cute cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
  4. Nice decor.
  5. Although the food and atmosphere were good, the service never improved.
  6. it's in very central location, great neighborhood, great people, great atmostphere (in and outside the restaurant) at least once a month i take some friends here, or family visiting from out of town for delicious asado libre that is all you can eat meat!
  7. The atmosphere is fun, open and noisy when it gets crowded.
  8. Nice vibe, mixed crowd and good ambience.
  9. Great ambiance, great service, WONDERFUL FOOD.
  10. The service is good, and the atmosphere is awesome!
  11. was real happy to go to a place that didn't rush us, had wonderful ambiance, a delicous menu of food and wine and some of the friendliest service.
  12. The food and atmosphere was excellent, however, the service was weak.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The food is great, and they have good desserts.
  2. The waiters are extremely nice and they already know that I must have the dessert every time I go, they are incredible, especially the flan.
  3. The steak for two was delicious, the octopus and chorizo appetizers were very tasty, and my dulce de leche dessert was delicious.
  4. The best dessert was this crepe filled with caramel (not sure of the name) Service was decent.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The two of us shared this amazing sirloin steak and a bottle of red wine.
  2. was real happy to go to a place that didn't rush us, had wonderful ambiance, a delicous menu of food and wine and some of the friendliest service.
  3. Very good wine list as well.
  4. The wine list has many decent, affordable options that go well with the grilled meat.
  5. This is a great place for a lite dinner and casual drinks - nothing gourmet.
  6. The food and wine were both outstanding and well priced.
  7. appetizers were good as was the wine.
  8. Best part: I had a great meal and drank a lot of wine and didn't feel guilty when the check came.
  9. Delicious food and reasonably-priced wines make this a great spot to go with friends and eat eat eat!
  10. And you can find great bottles of Malbec wine for under $35.
food quality
82.58000373840332% positive
  1. The food is amazing and the service great.
  2. Ours was outstanding last night but when you order steak you are rolling the dice, because not the butcher, the buyer, nor the cook can tell you with certainty that a particular steak will be good.
  3. bring all friends, business associates, and relatives to Azul for dinner because the food is consistently amazing and we always have a great time.
  4. Thanks for a great meal and a great time!
  5. started my meal with a lovely Tomato and Bread soup - a potent and salty creation with chunks of fresh tomatoes and bread cubes.
  6. You can go to Luger's and have a bad steak (not often).
  7. I'm not a huge meat eater, so when I'm in the mood for steak, it better be good.
  8. The steak for two was delicious, the octopus and chorizo appetizers were very tasty, and my dulce de leche dessert was delicious.
  9. That being said, I love the steak at Azul and keep returning because of it.
  10. Oh well, there're plenty of places to get good steaks in the area.
  11. cooked perfectly, in a great sauce, didn't even need the chimichurro sauce served on the side.
  12. The wine list has many decent, affordable options that go well with the grilled meat.
  13. One of my favorite steaks in Manhattan
  14. The food is great, and they have good desserts.
  15. Excellent seafood (crab) dishes, and of course the steaks.
  16. Delicious food and reasonably-priced wines make this a great spot to go with friends and eat eat eat!
  17. love empanadas and this place has the very authentic salteñas style beef empanadas.
  18. The food is solid and the vibe is great.
  19. Yummy food, cute cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
  20. The cuts of meat are fantastic and my favorite are the mashed potatoes, soo good.
  21. Best part: I had a great meal and drank a lot of wine and didn't feel guilty when the check came.
  22. the prices are reasonable but if i want reasonable ill go to Mc Donalds and ill get a better burger too.
  23. Excellent place and delicious food
  24. I've been there a few times and the food is always great!
  25. was real happy to go to a place that didn't rush us, had wonderful ambiance, a delicous menu of food and wine and some of the friendliest service.
  26. So if you do decide to check it out, be sure to order the steak.
  27. If the food wasn't so good this place would be Banned for sure!
  28. Excellent food, excellent service.
  29. The steak was not nearly as good as the one at Buenos aires steakhouse.
  30. The food is always just mediocre and it's really noisy when the tables get filled up.
  31. amazing steak
  32. That being said if you're looking for great food and service, this is not the place for you.
  33. The steaks are simply amazing!
  34. The food was great esp.
  35. love the food!
  36. Delicious meal in the perfect environment
  37. This is definitely becoming my favorite steak restaurant a in NY.
  38. Although the food and atmosphere were good, the service never improved.
  39. My friends ordered steak for 2 which was great.
  40. The steak, lamb, and potatoes are excellent, but some of the other meats are just so-so.
  41. This is a lively, boisterous place with decent food and lots of atmosphere (this is the Lower East Side, after all).
  42. The steak is delicious!
  43. The Filet was cooked to perfection with a lovely Chimichurri sauce but if you LOVE Mash Potato this place is an absolute must.
  44. Great place for those who just want good food, but without a scene, excess noise, attitude, or a lot of expense.
  45. The two of us shared this amazing sirloin steak and a bottle of red wine.
  46. If it wasn't for the phenomenal food I would ban this place for their horrible service!
  47. Unfortunately my shell steak was not nearly as good.
  48. have had great steak before and this didnt even come close.
  49. Good food
  50. it's in very central location, great neighborhood, great people, great atmostphere (in and outside the restaurant) at least once a month i take some friends here, or family visiting from out of town for delicious asado libre that is all you can eat meat!
  51. From their Churrasco to their empanadas through their fish, everything is absolutely delicious.
  52. Great steak!
  53. however, i found the food mediocre, not to mention overpriced.
  54. The staff is friendly and nice, and the food tastes like it should cost a lot more than it does.
  55. If you like good food and good service do not go to Azul, Is not the place to have a nice dinner.
  56. The sausage looked greasy and the lamb was rather nasty.
  57. they do serve very good french fries.
  58. and fresh salad.
  59. and also my husband love the gaucho burger.
  60. Another friend ordered a whole roasted fish (head and all), which was also really good.
  61. Intresting place, great pictures of locals and shops, good service and decent food.
  62. Steak purists might not like it because it has been marinated for 24 hours so it has a lot of flavors along with the beef.
  63. wouldnt recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic argentinian steakhouse.
  64. The food and atmosphere was excellent, however, the service was weak.
  65. The food and wine were both outstanding and well priced.
  66. The other offerings are really there to allow for people in a party who don't like beef.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The wine list has many decent, affordable options that go well with the grilled meat.
  2. was real happy to go to a place that didn't rush us, had wonderful ambiance, a delicous menu of food and wine and some of the friendliest service.
overall
87.5% positive
  1. If you are in the area, and want to have dinner before or after going to the movies at Sunshine cinema, or just some of the new bars in town, this is definitely a great place.
  2. If the food wasn't so good this place would be Banned for sure!
  3. it's in very central location, great neighborhood, great people, great atmostphere (in and outside the restaurant) at least once a month i take some friends here, or family visiting from out of town for delicious asado libre that is all you can eat meat!
  4. This is a great place for a lite dinner and casual drinks - nothing gourmet.
  5. That being said if you're looking for great food and service, this is not the place for you.
  6. great restaurant!
  7. This is definitely becoming my favorite steak restaurant a in NY.
  8. If you like good food and good service do not go to Azul, Is not the place to have a nice dinner.
service
76.56000137329102% positive
  1. Excellent food, excellent service.
  2. Also, there was nothing friendly about the waitress, only the bus boys were nice.
  3. If you like a server who is constantly over your shoulder and there for your every need, this is not the place for you.
  4. did not experience the bad service other talk about on this site but looking around at how busy they were I can see this happening.
  5. great service.
  6. the host rocco was very friendly also the other staff.
  7. The waites are not friendly and the push you to live even if you do not finish.
  8. If it wasn't for the phenomenal food I would ban this place for their horrible service!
  9. The truth is that the service is POOR and not well-trained.
  10. If you like good food and good service do not go to Azul, Is not the place to have a nice dinner.
  11. it's in very central location, great neighborhood, great people, great atmostphere (in and outside the restaurant) at least once a month i take some friends here, or family visiting from out of town for delicious asado libre that is all you can eat meat!
  12. However, I have been here about 15 times so far and the service has been horrible each time!
  13. The vibe in this place is great - great music, staff is very friendly, local crowd, and you feel a little like you're in upscale Mexico.
  14. Superb service.
  15. The food is amazing and the service great.
  16. So, I often ban places if their service stinks because this is nyc and I refuse to give money to places that have bad service and make the owner rich, rich, rich!
  17. The food and atmosphere was excellent, however, the service was weak.
  18. Great ambiance, great service, WONDERFUL FOOD.
  19. The other offerings are really there to allow for people in a party who don't like beef.
  20. Perhaps the staff read some of the previous reviews of poor service, since they treated us well.
  21. The waiters are also very helpful and the place is super cool.
  22. You will be greeted with rude servants and a rude hostess!
  23. was real happy to go to a place that didn't rush us, had wonderful ambiance, a delicous menu of food and wine and some of the friendliest service.
  24. Everyone was super friendly!
  25. The waiters are extremely nice and they already know that I must have the dessert every time I go, they are incredible, especially the flan.
  26. The staff is friendly and nice, and the food tastes like it should cost a lot more than it does.
  27. Waitresses and waiters have always a smile on their face, even when we recognize a famous Colombian actress among them!
  28. Intresting place, great pictures of locals and shops, good service and decent food.
  29. The service is good, and the atmosphere is awesome!
  30. That being said if you're looking for great food and service, this is not the place for you.
  31. Yummy food, cute cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.
  32. Although the food and atmosphere were good, the service never improved.
value
62.5% positive
  1. however, i found the food mediocre, not to mention overpriced.
  2. The portions were huge, the ambience romantic.
  3. There are not many good restaurants around here, unless you're willing to spend a loooooooooooot of money.
  4. as a student in new york, it is not often you can find great value for a reasonable cost.
  5. I'm not a huge meat eater, so when I'm in the mood for steak, it better be good.
  6. The wine list has many decent, affordable options that go well with the grilled meat.
  7. the prices are reasonable but if i want reasonable ill go to Mc Donalds and ill get a better burger too.
  8. So, I often ban places if their service stinks because this is nyc and I refuse to give money to places that have bad service and make the owner rich, rich, rich!
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. Don't go when you don't time for a slow evening.
3 Star Rating: Average

05/21/10

Not that great

by Gaby

This place is not that great for an argentinian steakhouse. It's too bad because it is a cute place and has potential in the summer since they open the windows.

The only thing that was really tasty were the mussels with fries, soo yummy! The steak was not nearly as good as the one at Buenos aires steakhouse. We ordered the mixed grill for two thinking that there would be a variety of meat to chose from. and we were disappointed. The sausage looked greasy and the lamb was rather nasty. I think the skirt steak was the only thing I enjoyed. Others at the table ordered fillet mignon and that was also just ok. I have had great steak before and this didnt even come close. Also, there was nothing friendly about the waitress, only the bus boys were nice. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic argentinian steakhouse.

  • Pros: The wine was good
  • Cons: The food and the service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/02/10

best empanadas

by Viva Zapata

I love empanadas and this place has the very authentic salteñas style beef empanadas..

And I just find out that they are open for brunch with the "ASADO LIBRE." Where you can eat all the meat you want including chorizo, asado de tira, short ribs, morcilla, entraña, fries, salad and chimichurri... for just $22 plus a glass of Malbec.

They also have GAUCHA BERGER with Provensal fries.

This place is heaven!!

I won't miss anymore my Buenos Aires Querido...

  • Pros: best argentinian restaurant
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/01/10

Great Restaurant

by lapla

I recently went to Azul Bistro for dinner. Me and my friends we had a great time. The steaks are simply amazing! and decently priced. The service is good, and the atmosphere is awesome!

This is definitely becoming my favorite steak restaurant a in NY.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/01/10

Meat lovers....

by Criollita trucha

If you don’t have brunch plans, Azul offers... “all you can eat” brunch menu for $21.95.

YES ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $21.95!!!

And you can find great bottles of Malbec wine for under $35.

I love this little restaurant.....

  • Pros: free-range grass fed beef.
  • Cons: none.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/01/10

great restaurant!!!!

by bebaa

I just went to Azul for the first time the other night. It was fantastic! The food and wine were both outstanding and well priced. The atmosphere is fun, open and noisy when it gets crowded. I will go back over and over.

  • Pros: good meat!!

The Details on Azul East Inc

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • great particular steak
  • noisy atmosphere
  • great place
  • good little restaurant
  • outstanding wine
  • mediocre food
  • friendly staff
  • great latin vibe
  • not nearly as good shell steak
  • delicious dulce de leche dessert
  • bad start
  • very tasty chorizo appetizers
  • extremely nice waiters
  • great meal
  • romantic ambience
  • rude hostess
  • nice dinner
  • very authentic salteñas style beef empanadas
  • best sunday brunch
  • favorite mashed potatoes
  • great bottle
  • just so-so lamb
  • really enjoyable dinning experience
  • good argentinian food
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