Calle Ocho in the Excelsior Hotel

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Address: 45 W 81st Street
Block: 81st Street between Central Park West & Columbus
Phone: 212-873-5025
Website: http://www.calleochonyc.com
Features: Cuban,Latin American,Swanky Lounge,Gluten-Free
Rating:

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Authentic Latin food in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Caribbean sunset.

Yelp users give Calle Ocho in the Excelsior Hotel an overall rating of 4 based on 1133 total reviews.

Jing Jing G. says "I've been here twice now -- once for restaurant week dinner, and another for a nice weeknight dinner. Both were fabulous dinners. The lighting was quite......read more

Joseph G. says "Camilo the server made the experience worth it. We arrived 2 minutes afer our reservation and had a wonderful time. Vaca frita was tasty, tender beef, good......read more

Gee K. says "Situated within a hotel, Calle Ocho is a tourist haven. The food was okay, the service lacking and the prices where slightly steep for what you're getting.......read more

Citysearch users give Calle Ocho in the Excelsior Hotel an overall rating of 9 out of 10 based on 101 total reviews.

Yummy!! ( - Christina Lopez rates it 10 out of 10) - Great service and awesome decor! The food is delicious and the prices are really reasonable! Highly recommend!! ...read more

best Latin Food ( - Dave Waldman rates it 10 out of 10) - I love this restaurant ...read more

Staff Ate My Friend's Birthday Cake! ( - moneypenny223 rates it 2 out of 10) - So we went to CALLE OCHO tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday and we brought our own cake. The waiter asked if we wanted the "pastry chef" to cut it for us and we agreed since we are bringing in food from the outside. He brings out 6… ...read more

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Calle Ocho in the Excelsior Hotel

Calle Ocho

	South America on the UWS - At Calle Ocho you can experience the vibrancy of South America. Everything from the fantastic food to the atmosphere transports you to another place. The restaurant is much larger than it seems from the front. While energetic Latin music plays, you'll dine in a spacious room with high ceilings, brightly painted terra cotta walls, and oversize lampshades. The menu is exquisite and focuses on seafood, though there's something for everyone, including vegetarians. The ceviche is fresh and flavorful and the plaintains, arepas, and empanadas do not disappoint. All of the dishes are unique and packed with flavor and the mojitos are outstanding. The weekend brunch with its bottomless sangria bar (with 8 varieties of the potent punch) is popular, so reserve early.