Huertas
Lodged smack in the center of a bustling East Village swath of bars and restaurants, Huertas stands out for its Basque-style tapas and pintxos from former Maialino chef Jonah Miller. In the front room and at the bar, it recalls a sort of Spanish version of a dim sum place, with waiters roaming around with small plates that diners can nab: crispy lamb meatballs; slices of creamy potato-laden Spanish tortillas on bread; and grilled octopus.
From dining room buyouts to large party reservations, Huertas offers several different options tailored to fit a variety of events, whether personal or professional. The patatas bravas are fairly standard, but the boquerones (white anchovies) are delicate and worth savoring. Meanwhile, the back dining room serves the Menu del Dia, a changing fixed-price four-course meal that might include oil-poached hake or roasted veal breast, followed by a sweet stuffed empanada for dessert. The extensive list of Spanish wines includes some reasonably priced bottles, and there's also vermouth on tap.
- What to order: Basque Dog ($8), Manchego ($12) and Shishitos ($13) is delicious.
- Price Range: $31 to $50
- Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5.0
- Timings: Wed - Fri 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Website: https://www.huertasnyc.com/
- Phone: +1 212-228-4490
- Location: 107 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
