| ambiance |
96.87999725341797% positive |
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good place overall and lots of fun. ”
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Great atmosphere, Latin food and drinks at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. ”
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Just can't say enough wonderful things about the delectable & inventive cuisine, cool & elegant decor, gracious & considerate service, serene & funky ambiance, upbeat & lively music & TO-DIE-FOR COCKTAILS! ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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The intimate lighting and quaint atmosphere make it a great date spot. ”
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After reading the great review about Yerba Buena in New York Magazine's "restaurant insider", I decided to give it a try and take my fiancee to a romantic dinner. ”
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The ambience is beautiful, the hostess friendly, the bartender smiles and makes the most unbelievable drinks even without alcohol if desired, the servers are polite, cute and knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive, the manager is chatty and it' ”
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My first impression was the genuine friendliness of the staff that greeted us and took us to our table, which was directly in front of the kitchen, which were covered by half opened blinds which gave you a great view of the kitchen team and executive chef ”
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The decor and atmosphere are great. ”
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The place is cozy with with a pretty bathroom even and the owner from Costa Rica thanked us for coming in when we were leaving and made sure we had a positive experience. ”
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Been here once, good food, good atmosphere. ”
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The drinks are dangerously delicious and the atmosphere is fun and lively. ”
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The staff was amazingly attentive and courteous, the food was bursting with flavor and the ambience was perfect for a quiet night out. ”
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Came here with a few girlfriends and we were really impressed with the very attentive service and relaxed atmosphere. ”
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If you haven't been to Yerba Buena you are really missing out on not only a fabulous cocktail menu but great atmosphere and awesome food. ”
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Good food; great drinks; even better ambience! ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The ceviche is excellent, as was the lomo saltado, rabbit, and especially, the tres leches coconut cake! ”
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Staff and owner were gracious and quite attentive- chatted between our many dishes and toasted with the owner who opened a bottle of his favorite moscato wine to accompany perfectly crisp homemade churros with chocolate and dulce de leche that he sent fro ”
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For our entries: Suckling pig (tender with a bit of heat) and the special of the day: a flavorful with a hint of heat seafood stew (tiny calamari rings, clams, shrimp, etc) over rice, followed by a trio of mojito sorbet and tres leches cake. ”
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They were happy to let my wife try a couple of wines so she could make an informed choice and even surprised us with a wonderful dessert wine after dinner. ”
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Giovanni topped the delicious dinner off by bringing a few glasses of wine and churros with dulce de leche and chocolate dipping sauce. ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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Not only did they have amazing food (we started with the papas rellenas and a special chilled watermelon and avocado soup, I had the lechon, which, even to my extremely high Cuban standards, was exquisite and we ended with an order of churros for dessert) ”
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Finally, we ended our dinner with the warm Mexican Chocolate cake with mint ice cream. ”
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Although full, we tried a yummy chocolate cake and fondue so as not to miss out on anything. ”
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When the first two of us arrived we were asked to wait at the bar where the bar tender was quick, pleasant and most importantly, mixed excellent concoctions (try the desert rose or pisco guava). ”
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| drinks |
99.49000358581543% positive |
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Every drink we ordered was fantastic (I recommend the Dessert Rose or the Pisco Picante as personal favorites). ”
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They were happy to let my wife try a couple of wines so she could make an informed choice and even surprised us with a wonderful dessert wine after dinner. ”
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We ordered a few small plates, an entree, and a few cocktails, all of which were excellent. ”
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Staff and owner were gracious and quite attentive- chatted between our many dishes and toasted with the owner who opened a bottle of his favorite moscato wine to accompany perfectly crisp homemade churros with chocolate and dulce de leche that he sent fro ”
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Excellent food, drinks and service ”
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Loved these drinks! ”
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Not only did they have amazing food (we started with the papas rellenas and a special chilled watermelon and avocado soup, I had the lechon, which, even to my extremely high Cuban standards, was exquisite and we ended with an order of churros for dessert) ”
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The drinks and food were terrific, but what most impressed us was the service. ”
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Real excellent cocktails. ”
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Our waiter recommended drinks to us based on our tastes, and he did not fail in nailing our choices. ”
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great place for a date or to have a drink and a bite at the bar. ”
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Good food; great drinks; even better ambience! ”
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Great atmosphere, Latin food and drinks at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. ”
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The cooking needs to be improved drastically to keep up with the truly excellent drinks. ”
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Even though they did not have the first 2 beers I asked for, I would say it is a good place to try in new york. ”
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Great food, impeccable service, wonderful drinks! ”
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We decided to stay for dinner, and were treated to excellent service, wonderful food, and a couple of drinks on the house. ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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Giovanni topped the delicious dinner off by bringing a few glasses of wine and churros with dulce de leche and chocolate dipping sauce. ”
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When we first set foot in the restaurant, we were a little unsure if this was going to be a good scene for us as there were some loud and annoying sorority girls at the bar. ”
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The drinks and ceviche were really delicious. ”
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The ambience is beautiful, the hostess friendly, the bartender smiles and makes the most unbelievable drinks even without alcohol if desired, the servers are polite, cute and knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive, the manager is chatty and it' ”
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Amazing food, great cocktails and spectacular service. ”
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it didn't matter, because we ate at the amply-spaced bar and enjoyed the smashing beverages that were efficiently offered by the bartender (Douglas. ”
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The staff is nice and accomodating and the manager gave my husband and I an free after dinner drink on the house. ”
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The drinks are divine, especially the pisco sour, which may be my new favorite cocktail. ”
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The drinks, specifically mojito were excellent. ”
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The drinks are dangerously delicious and the atmosphere is fun and lively. ”
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When the first two of us arrived we were asked to wait at the bar where the bar tender was quick, pleasant and most importantly, mixed excellent concoctions (try the desert rose or pisco guava). ”
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Food was good and complex, but Barman was not on his "A" game as I felt the drinks were light on alcohol. ”
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We had another drink because they were so delicious and the second drinks were just as good as our firsts. ”
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Yerba Buena is a small restuarant just a couple blocks north of Houston on Avenue A. The best feature is the 3 Mexican bartenders who are very good with tasty, creative cocktails. ”
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If this restaurant is going to be known for its "amazing drinks" I suggest they get Peruvian Pisco for their 3 drinks made with Pisco. ”
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| food quality |
95.64999580383301% positive |
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Good food; great drinks; even better ambience! ”
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It's always beneficial to go with a large party, because then you can order more dishes and share them all. ”
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Great food, great service, great environment. ”
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Excellent variety of Latin American food. ”
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Although full, we tried a yummy chocolate cake and fondue so as not to miss out on anything. ”
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The staff was amazingly attentive and courteous, the food was bursting with flavor and the ambience was perfect for a quiet night out. ”
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The food was quite "chic", but still retained authentic cuban elements- spicy and flavorful! ”
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The drinks and food were terrific, but what most impressed us was the service. ”
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The paella was very unique yet delicious. ”
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Been here once, good food, good atmosphere. ”
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all were tasty esp for the price. ”
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The food is EXCELLENT. ”
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Staff and owner were gracious and quite attentive- chatted between our many dishes and toasted with the owner who opened a bottle of his favorite moscato wine to accompany perfectly crisp homemade churros with chocolate and dulce de leche that he sent fro ”
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Lively place and good food ”
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Not only did they have amazing food (we started with the papas rellenas and a special chilled watermelon and avocado soup, I had the lechon, which, even to my extremely high Cuban standards, was exquisite and we ended with an order of churros for dessert) ”
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Every dish was delicious. ”
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(iii) short ribs, and (iv) lechon--fried pork (my favorite) with a yummy yucca puree! ”
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But still: great chicken. ”
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sauce so good that us slobs even began dipping our steak and chicken in it! ”
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Amazing food, great cocktails and spectacular service. ”
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Great food and staff ”
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The ambience is beautiful, the hostess friendly, the bartender smiles and makes the most unbelievable drinks even without alcohol if desired, the servers are polite, cute and knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive, the manager is chatty and it' ”
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great food ”
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The calamari tacos were amazing and the fondue was a delicious finish. ”
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The appetizers were delicious, although definitely meant for 1 possibly 2 people. ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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To name a few great dishes- fish tacos, arguably the best around, the arepa's always crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned pork on the inside, arroz con pollo a must have. ”
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The drinks are dangerously delicious and the atmosphere is fun and lively. ”
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Yerba Buena is an awesome, upscale but unpretentious, delicious Latin restaurant tucked away in the E. Village. ”
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The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. ”
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think the tilapia is just too little food despite the refreshing flavor and tender fish. ”
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Great food, impeccable service, wonderful drinks! ”
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The food has always been consistently good, but the service is the lamest in town. ”
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The food was excellent - by far the best Guac that I have ever had in my life. ”
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Enjoyed a very delicious birthday dinner here on a snowy weekend night. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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am not a meat-eater, but the suckling pig and the steak I was told were also great. ”
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The Maitre D' surprised us with a complimentary glass of very good champagne while we ate our fondue. ”
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The drinks and ceviche were really delicious. ”
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Everything was amazing- mojitos were perfect (trust- we've tried them everywhere), hearts-of-palm fries were unbelievable, meats were savory! ”
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The empanadas were a little dissapointing the chorizo was sharp and tasty. ”
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Giovanni topped the delicious dinner off by bringing a few glasses of wine and churros with dulce de leche and chocolate dipping sauce. ”
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Chilean variation of the authentic Pisco. ”
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The food was very tasty and of an adequate proportion: I had the arozo con pollo (spelling?) ”
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For our entries: Suckling pig (tender with a bit of heat) and the special of the day: a flavorful with a hint of heat seafood stew (tiny calamari rings, clams, shrimp, etc) over rice, followed by a trio of mojito sorbet and tres leches cake. ”
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We decided to stay for dinner, and were treated to excellent service, wonderful food, and a couple of drinks on the house. ”
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My fiance loved his seafood dish too (I'm not much of a seafood eater so can't comment as enthusiastically - sorry!) ”
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They were lightly fried, not overdone and served with some amazing sauce concoction that tasted like caramel and chili powder. ”
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Outstanding Service, delicious authentic Latin American dishes. ”
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Their papa rellena easily competes with my mother's yet they pair it with the most delectable truffle sauce. ”
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The food was great! ”
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From the guacamole to the emanadas, every dish was full of flavor, each ingredient fresher than the next. ”
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We went there for a friend's birthday party last month and the food was pretty good. ”
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We had another drink because they were so delicious and the second drinks were just as good as our firsts. ”
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The manchego and fig empanadas were clean the plate delicious, and also the calamari was flavorful though slightly cool by the time we received it. ”
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The food was just amazing. ”
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The seafood was fresh and plentiful. ”
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Great atmosphere, Latin food and drinks at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. ”
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had the steak which was pretty much as good as you get at Les Halles! ”
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The problem is that the food is very overpriced and just OK. ”
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cannot begin to describe the wonderful flavors of this food. ”
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If you haven't been to Yerba Buena you are really missing out on not only a fabulous cocktail menu but great atmosphere and awesome food. ”
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He recommended the salmon and made sure that it lived up to my expectation. ”
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The entree I got comes with like 6 jumbo shrimp cooked in some really yummy red sauce. ”
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The fish tacos were full of fresh flavors! ”
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Yerba Buena is a small restuarant just a couple blocks north of Houston on Avenue A. The best feature is the 3 Mexican bartenders who are very good with tasty, creative cocktails. ”
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Excellent food, drinks and service ”
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Just can't say enough wonderful things about the delectable & inventive cuisine, cool & elegant decor, gracious & considerate service, serene & funky ambiance, upbeat & lively music & TO-DIE-FOR COCKTAILS! ”
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| menu variety |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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By the time we left (3 hours later) we were fat, happy and feeling like part of the Yerba Buena family thanks to the attentive, friendly staff and fabulous menu! ”
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Our waiter recommended drinks to us based on our tastes, and he did not fail in nailing our choices. ”
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The menu offers a good variation of Latin American ciusine. ”
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If you haven't been to Yerba Buena you are really missing out on not only a fabulous cocktail menu but great atmosphere and awesome food. ”
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Excellent variety of Latin American food. ”
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The ambience is beautiful, the hostess friendly, the bartender smiles and makes the most unbelievable drinks even without alcohol if desired, the servers are polite, cute and knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive, the manager is chatty and it' ”
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We ended up working our way through a good portion of the menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This could be a great place if they would ever get their act together on service. ”
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After reading the great review about Yerba Buena in New York Magazine's "restaurant insider", I decided to give it a try and take my fiancee to a romantic dinner. ”
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great place for a date or to have a drink and a bite at the bar. ”
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great place to have a good dinner with someone special. ”
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to see is to believe great place. ”
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Amazing and maybe my new favorite restaurant in New York ”
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The place is sexi and cool great feel, certainly a great place to go on a date. ”
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good place overall and lots of fun. ”
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Even though they did not have the first 2 beers I asked for, I would say it is a good place to try in new york. ”
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great new restaurant! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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This restaurant was a pleasant suprise to both of us and we will both be back and would highly recommend to our friends. ”
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would highly recommend YerbaBuena to just about anyone and can't wait to go back myself. ”
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| service |
98.45000267028809% positive |
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Excellent food, drinks and service ”
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We decided to stay for dinner, and were treated to excellent service, wonderful food, and a couple of drinks on the house. ”
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The staff was friendly and accomodating and we had a great time. ”
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Our waiter as well as the owner/manager were very knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. ”
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Our server was attentive without being over-bearing and the owner (we think) was present and thankful for our patronage. ”
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On top of the flavorful fare, the manager was constantly (yet not incessantly) checking up on us to make sure we were taken care of (as he was doing w/the rest of the restaurant). ”
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it didn't matter, because we ate at the amply-spaced bar and enjoyed the smashing beverages that were efficiently offered by the bartender (Douglas. ”
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The service is ALWAYS excellent and accomodating. ”
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Again, the service was wonderful. ”
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The staff is nice and accomodating and the manager gave my husband and I an free after dinner drink on the house. ”
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Very professional and pleasant service. ”
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Amazing food, great cocktails and spectacular service. ”
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By the time we left (3 hours later) we were fat, happy and feeling like part of the Yerba Buena family thanks to the attentive, friendly staff and fabulous menu! ”
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Yerba Buena is a small restuarant just a couple blocks north of Houston on Avenue A. The best feature is the 3 Mexican bartenders who are very good with tasty, creative cocktails. ”
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The food has always been consistently good, but the service is the lamest in town. ”
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Great atmosphere, Latin food and drinks at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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Not only did they have amazing food (we started with the papas rellenas and a special chilled watermelon and avocado soup, I had the lechon, which, even to my extremely high Cuban standards, was exquisite and we ended with an order of churros for dessert) ”
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The service was outstanding but not overdone. ”
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Hidden Gem, great dining room, service and flavors! ”
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Great food, great service, great environment. ”
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The ambience is beautiful, the hostess friendly, the bartender smiles and makes the most unbelievable drinks even without alcohol if desired, the servers are polite, cute and knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive, the manager is chatty and it' ”
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For 2 people we usually order 6 appetizers as they are small portions. ”
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Our waiter recommended drinks to us based on our tastes, and he did not fail in nailing our choices. ”
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The staff including the manager were all very attentive and made for a nice experience. ”
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The service was attentive without being annoying and the wait staff etc were chatty without being intrusive. ”
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The restaurant is modest on the outside but inside is a warm lively room run by a charming and hospitable owner and manager! ”
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Everyone was so friendly! ”
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Great food and staff ”
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Came here with a few girlfriends and we were really impressed with the very attentive service and relaxed atmosphere. ”
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The staff was not only attentive, but well informed and friendly. ”
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My first impression was the genuine friendliness of the staff that greeted us and took us to our table, which was directly in front of the kitchen, which were covered by half opened blinds which gave you a great view of the kitchen team and executive chef ”
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Even more important is the level of service: warm, approachable and impeccable! ”
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The staff was amazingly attentive and courteous, the food was bursting with flavor and the ambience was perfect for a quiet night out. ”
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The drinks and food were terrific, but what most impressed us was the service. ”
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the service from arrival to departure was very warm & cordial. ”
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It began with impeccable and warm friendly service. ”
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Intimate setting, great service ”
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Just can't say enough wonderful things about the delectable & inventive cuisine, cool & elegant decor, gracious & considerate service, serene & funky ambiance, upbeat & lively music & TO-DIE-FOR COCKTAILS! ”
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Great food, impeccable service, wonderful drinks! ”
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The appetizers were delicious, although definitely meant for 1 possibly 2 people. ”
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This could be a great place if they would ever get their act together on service. ”
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Staff and owner were gracious and quite attentive- chatted between our many dishes and toasted with the owner who opened a bottle of his favorite moscato wine to accompany perfectly crisp homemade churros with chocolate and dulce de leche that he sent fro ”
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| value |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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great spot for a nice dinner out, and well worth the trek we sustained through the arctic tundra conditions to get there. ”
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The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. ”
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Good service, nice decor, desert rose and hemmingway drinks are worth trying, their backed clams appetizer was delich, ask for more bread to soak up all the flavorable extra sauce. ”
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Great atmosphere, Latin food and drinks at a reasonable price and the service is top notch. ”
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For 2 people we usually order 6 appetizers as they are small portions. ”
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The problem is that the food is very overpriced and just OK. ”
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all were tasty esp for the price. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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From the minute I walked in you could smell the delightful fragrance of spices. ”
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Desserts are the best I've tasted for a long time ”
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When the first two of us arrived we were asked to wait at the bar where the bar tender was quick, pleasant and most importantly, mixed excellent concoctions (try the desert rose or pisco guava). ”
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