Buceo 95

Great Spanish tapas with tasty food and nice vibe! All the food we tried was good. Portion of each dish is not too big and we were able to try four dish. Our waiter was very nice as well. Would love to come back again and try other dish!

Food was not that good, especially conpared to these ratings. Artichokes tasted like they were grilles from the can. Paella had 0 depth of flavors; like packaged spanish rice cooked separately from seafood. Dates were overcooked. Sangria was tasty but smallest pitcher ever. Not cheap. Not worth a re/visit

So good! The Sangre de Toro is delish. The service is great. The patatas bravas are tasty, but a bit overpriced. The steak was good. The beet salad was delicious and the croquetas de queso de cabra with strawberries… my God!!!

Great tapas place on an UWS side street. Service is very good. Tapas were without exception delicious! They also have a nice selection of wines that match up with the variety of food nicely. Definitely a place to revisit more than once.

One of my fave spots on the UWS.The wine and the tapas are plentiful and scrumptious.Whether you pop in once a week or once a year, you are always made to feel like a regular. ♥️

Came here on a Tuesday for dinner with my mother who used to live in Sevilla. Mom was very satisfied. 😀 Highly recommend the gambas al ajillo, enjoyed the lamb bocadillo as well. Also pictured are the croquettes bacalao (codfish) which were a bit salty for me but my mother loved. Not pictured because we were too hungry but recommended: the goat cheese croquettes and the asparagus. Lots of great vegetarian and pescatarian options. Owner and staff were very friendly. I also got a hot toddy and my mother enjoyed a white wine.We were content with the outside heat lamps on a cold day during the pandemic. Plenty of outside seating not too close together. Although it was a weeknight,they had several tables seated.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Buceo for the third time in the past 12 years, and I feel compelled to share my honest feedback with you. Firstly, I want to express my appreciation for the fantastic service provided by the bartender and the overall competence of the restaurant staff. The ambiance of Buceo is undoubtedly charming, creating a pleasant atmosphere at this cute tapas restaurant. However, I must express my disappointment regarding the quality of the food, which has unfortunately been the consistent factor in my visits. The menu, while visually appealing, doesnt seem to align with the actual execution of the dishes. For instance, the braised cauliflower was more reminiscent of boiled cauliflower and lacked the promised ingredients that could elevate the dish. The baby whole octopus dish left much to be desired, as it seemed to be swimming in a bottled Boars Head condiment one might find at a local bodega. The Pan con Tomate had a nice flavor profile, but unfortunately, the texture was compromised by sogginess. Additionally, I would caution against ordering it with the ham, as it resembled more of a tuna than the expected jamon. The grilled artichokes, while straightforward in name, lacked basic elements like salt and oil, resulting in a dry and flavorless experience. On a positive note, the lamb sliders were fine. I would like to highlight that the wine we ordered was, in my opinion, a redeeming aspect of the evening, providing a positive note to an otherwise mediocre dining experience. In conclusion, my two-star rating reflects the exceptional service provided by the staff, particularly the bartender, and the charming ambiance of the restaurant. However, it also signifies my ongoing disappointment with the consistently mediocre quality of the food. I believe addressing these culinary aspects could significantly enhance the overall dining experience at Buceo. Thank you for considering my feedback, and I hope it contributes to the improvement of this establishment.

Important! This review is only based on a single visit.Food- Interesting, fun dishes. My only gripe is that most of them needed salt. I NEVER add salt, but I had to ask the server for some. I feel like if everything was properly salted, it would’ve been much more enjoyable. I think the mussels was the only dish properly seasoned. Also, with all the exciting and unique items on the menu, serving plain white bread with plain olive oil, seems out of place. Perhaps a little something more fun?Service- Our server was timely and friendly, however the order the food came out didn’t make sense. I know it’s tapas, but I appreciate having it come out in order from lighter tasting/mild dishes to heavier/spicier dishes.Atmosphere- Quaint and cozy. A little too cozy though. Cramped when it fills up, but I’m used to that in manhattan restaurants.Overall- Definitely has potential. A bit of salt could go a long way and have more of a system to the order of dishes. Maybe I caught them on an off night? Perhaps. I might try them again since I’d like to get a few other things on the menu.

Decent food but not Spanish. Some Spanish names and ingredients but not recipes.Too dark, you cant even read the menu.Good service.Ok if its convenient to you, but not worth it going out you way to pay a visit.

Great ambience with the outdoor seating. Wine was cheap and tasty. Unfortunately food was pretty mediocre. Feels like another “Upper West Side”-ified cuisine: the food is fresh and well-made, but lacks the seasoning and spice and flavor you would expect from real Spanish food.

We usually grab take out. The duck breast is INCREDIBLE!! the vibe is cool and the staff for the most part is really friendly and helpful. Havent eaten there for a LONG time, but just started going back and I am so glad I did.

My new favorite (by far) on the upper west side. Everything about it is great: ambiance to food 10/10

It is open late, staff is friendly and did not rush us even though it was near midnight. I loved the seafood paella, and the peppers with cheese, fennel salad and spicy margheritas. Plenty of space and a warm atmosphere. I will definitely return to try more of the menu

Cozy fine dining, the specials were so good and loved the octopus

Great food, and a really great atmosphere. All the staff were very kind, especially the hostess who greeted us at the door. The only setback here are the prices; many of the tapas are far too expensive for the portions they give (after all, they’re tapas). I had a glass of wine and two tapas end ended up spending $55 (which, for me, is too much). But, if you have the budget, or you’d just like a great place for a date, this is a good spot.

Walked in for early dinner. Tapas were great , and their drink menu were good. Non-alcohol drinks are available.Price range was $21-33 ish.Will go back to try more dishes!

More like 3.5 :) it was not bad overall, but not as good as I expected either.PROS- service was amazing!- really liked the atmosphere.- a lot of menu choices.CONS- inconsistent cooking - some dishes slightly under, some slightly over.I do plan on going back and trying other dishes in the menu that sounded great!Also, I arrived at 5pm when they opened, but leaving was very difficult to navigate through because like they mention on their website it is a small space. People were just kind of standing everywhere blocking tables from getting out. I might try patio seating next time. It looked cozy too, just less congestion :)

Awesome wine bar, the service was great!

Delish! Small plates so would recommend sharing. We got the brussel sprouts which were fabulous. They brought us out the wrong order first but fixed it pretty quickly. Good margaritas + sangria too.

I am paranoid about covid so I dont go out much. But Buceo checked all the boxes. Like water carafe was left at the table so server does not keep coming near us. I love Spanish wine, Buceo has plenty on the list. With outdoor dining in winter steaming hot food is rare , and every dish we ordered was delicious and hot. Highly recommend bacon wrapped dates. Service was excellent. I am definitely going back. And yes it is heated outdoor dining. Just one note if you don’t like salty food request less cheese and salt both. I eat extremely low salt food but with bread I found it okay.I went back again last night which rarely happens, but this time I was invited to this restaurant by our friends, and I was not disappointed. We had tapa before the show.Scallops, patatas bravas, patatas fritas, Croquetas (Chicken and cod fish), Pulpo de Buceo,Tortilla Española ,Berenjena and white wine. Food quality and choice for tapa so good and delicious . Service so dood. And so close to where we live.Highly recommend this place.

Good food at a place with great atmosphere and food. The Garlic Shrimp are very good, and the prices for a tapas restaurant are mostly affordable. Biggest complaint is regarding the sangria, which they thicken (so if youre not a fan of thicker sangria, dont order it). Outside seating was nice, but the angle of the road/sidewalk makes things odd.

Well……., I know this place since it opened, it has going through many metamorphosis, I recently went back, I’m not happy to report that it is not very good, let’s make it clear it isn’t top for food, service or decor & ambience, when you serve wine from 2or 3 days ago still or sparkling somebody needs to inspect them before offering them to customers, the staff doesn’t really know anything about this particular phase of wine service, the food is average, most if it is not done a la minute, just warmup,?fast food, if Buceo wants to be known authentic Spanish food, wine’s & knowledgeble staff it needs work, the way it is presented doesn’t reflect that, staff should be presentable, most of them with herring hanging from the hears, I’m dissatisfied & disappointed, it doesn’t seem authentic!, that’s my opinion.!

Despite the tight space this was a wonderful dining experience. The selection of vegetarian, seafood and meat tapas was extensive. We especially enjoyed the Churrasco, grilled asparagus with a pomegranate aioli, and the bacalao croquettes. A small pitcher of sangria was the perfect size for the 2 of us, providing about 3 glassfuls. The service was very good, even on a busy Friday night. The sound level was not an issue at all. We highly recommend trying it out. We will be returning.

I like to recommend to everybodyI went there with a group of my familyEverybody Loved the food this cozy restaurant has left very best impression !Hospitable host Antonio and Manuel amazing service “gracias amigos “🙏🏻Scrumptious dishes, lovely presentation additional nice and the entire friendly environment blissful and well manneredThe best tapas in NYC , everything was fresh and delicious we try the paellas, churrasco tapas & desertsCan’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to advocate to anyone searching for someplace to eat in the UWS

Phenomenal place! I haven’t been here in a number of years, and was so happy to have another date. Food was delicious as well as the wine. Nathan and the helpful staff got us all situated, now that I have some mobility issues. We can’t wait to return again and become devoted regulars. ❤️

Unfortunate experience and won’t return. Food has been hit or miss over the years. Decent wine list. But the kicker was the service this evening.Waiter at 11:45pm: “Do you want another round?”(of two $22 carafes of wine). Us at 11:45pm: “Yes… but what time do you close?” Waiter: “1:00 a.m.”. Different waiter at 11:55pm: “Ladies, we close at Midnight.” any effort to accommodate the problem? None. So together we spent $53 (tab plus tip) for wine we could not drink and gonna stay salty about it.

Excellent food, wine, and service. Such a cozy atmosphere. This restaurant is now on my list of favorites to return to on my visits to the city.

One of our favorite Tapas places in the city. We always hear there is going to be a line, but somehow our little outside corner table in the back always opens up without a wait. The dishes are excellent and genuine. Last time I ordered Paella which was outstanding - better than we had in Spain.

Had the patatas fritas and the fideos con jabali (noodles with boar). Both were tasty and satisfying. Service is friendly and attentive. Wine prices are reasonable.

Best tapas in the city. The manager is super friendly, one time they left us without menus for a few minutes and when he realized he brought us free champagne and a free dish. Excellent food with great choices and Im always satisfied. Really good Rosé sangria.

This is a neighborhood gem! The service is impeccable, the best ambiance, and delicious wine selection. They serve only tapas, so its a great place for an intimate dinner with friends or with significant other. My hubs and I come here for a glass of wine at the bar and we always end up meeting other friendly people in the UWS with the most interesting backgrounds. Every time I come here I end up staying for hours just chatting, drinking good cava or wine, and noshing on a small plate.

The bartender was super nice and great, thank you!

Love this tapas place. Never had anything less than a wonderful time here. The food is delicious, the wine selection is great, both red and white. The cocktails and Sangria are delicious. A must for a Date night!

Wonderful food, nice ambiance, and friendly and knowledgeable hosts, bartenders, wait people, sommeliers, etc. One of the top reasons I never travel more than 3 blocks to dine out (just kidding - sort of!)

Quick service and delicious tapas!

All vegetables based appetizers were amazing, but all protein based appetizers / tapas didnt work.I hope its one of these nights ...

Restaurants like Buceo 95 make you fall in love with NY! Its an excellent neighborhood restaurant with consistently great food and friendly service. Its a perfect spot for a small-group dinner or romantic date. Ive been there enough times to try practically all the dishes and you cannot really go wrong with any of them.

Good neighborhood spot for sangria and snacks; the croquettas were small and sweet, decent sangria and lots of wines. Their tortilla is light and soufflé in density.

Amazing food and service, atmosphere was very nice. patatas bravas were excellent as well as the skirt steak.

Nice atmosphere, especially inside. Large bar, lots of tall tables. The waiting staff was polite, but our waitress seemed super nervous. The tapas were OK, the quality varying a lot among the different options we tried.

Great food in a cute space. The area can be a little *lively* at night which can make eating outside interesting. The staff is lovely and Ill definitely come again.

Great place for dinner and a couple of drinks, especially if solo. Its usually possible to get a spot at the bar, where youll likely find the staff and locals to be friendly and chatty. Did I mention that the food, drinks and staff are all excellent?

Great place, lively atmosphere and very intimate. Wine selection is A1 and the staff is extremely friendly. Great place to talk to people and the food is out of this world!!! Goat cheese croquettes ftw!!

Honestly just mediocrity incarnate. Could write a long detailed review but that just sums it up. If this place figures out its service (waited almost 30 minutes just to get the check) it may deserve and extra star or two but why bother given the tiny portions of bland food (cauliflower came in a soy sauce sized dish and cost $15). Just skip

Food was good, but small portions. The reason for 2 stars is my waiter was a complete jerk the entire time I was there. Ive worked in the service industry, Im always kind to wait staff. He was straight up rude to my friends and I from the moment we arrived. I ordered a dish that was 12 dollars on the menu. We got the bill and it was 14. No one was coming by to grab the check for a good 20 minutes, so I ended up forgetting/giving up on asking my waiter about it. As I was leaving, I managed to pull him over, and mentioned that the dish was incorrectly marked, just for future reference. He said nothing to me. Went over and checked the menu posted at the door (which also said 12), checked another menu inside. Came back and simply said, no its 14. After looking at 2 menus that clearly said 12. I pointed at the menu item and the twelve that was next to it. He said ... okay and made zero effort to fix the problem. I left angry and compelled to let people know just how rude this guy was to me and my friends.

This is my favorite neighborhood spot. Cozy wine bar offering delicious wines and good food served by a friendly staff.

Buceo 95 is the best there is for Spanish Tapas. To start, the atmosphere is simply the best and the service is terrific. Everyone knows tomate con pan is the signature starter for Spain, but Buceo takes it to the next level and adds jamon to it. It is perfection. The next tapas we sampled were: bacon wrapped dates, and tortilla española (omg delish), and we didn’t have the patatas baravas(this time), but the same garlic aioli was used in the Totillas, and it was very tasty. Next, we split the Churrasco, grilled skirt steak. It was perfectly grilled to our liking, seasoning was amazing. I loved everything I ate and drank (red sangria pitcher!!!!), but the skirt steak was the best. Finally, we were able to enjoy the churros for desert. The entire staff was so nice and helpful throughout our dinner. This is our favorite tapas venue in NYC.

Buceo 95, the tapas edition to the Dive family of bars, is a neighborhood gem worth a multi-neighborhood trek and frankly serves some of the best tapas in the city. The only letdown here tends to be the speed of the service, and its evident that one more waiter would be ideal, if only the little room could accommodate another soul without coming to a standstill. Never fear though: just catch manager Johnnies eye (and forgive me if he spells it with a y) and hell drop by to fill the gap and offer the best wine advice north of 65th Street. (Save room for sherry.)

Delicious food but a little small on the portions! Lovely sidewalk dining with great service! Would definitely go back if Im back in the upper west side

Warm inviting atmosphere, good wine, food and excellent service.

Nick the host nathan the bartender were excellent great service we stayed 5 hours they found out it was my birthday doon and gave us pastry w chocate to dip it into classy great confortable beautiful place . we went on a sunday and had some red wines that we learned about and will have again and again.mine was azumuti organic awesome thanks to buceo for making a sunday plan come to fruition

Excellent tapas and paella. Very pleasant environment. Cant wait to return

Unimpressed, mediocre tapas, food lacked depth in flavor and poorly executed dishes. Some examples: Octopus smelled and tasted fishy which means it wasn’t fresh. Watery baby scallop dish, shrimp al ajillo was more oil than anything, they don’t clean the shrimp. The paella had good flavor although the color was off (not enough saffron), fried calamari was good…..wouldn’t come back for those two items though.

The most amazingly delicious!! food Ive had since covid killed the restaurant scene. Made up for all the disappointing meals Ive had this year!

Amazing service, food and SANGRIA with cava! Nathan was incredible as usual!! Thanks

Friendly service, a great atmosphere (outdoor seating!), and good food. However, food and drink (at least sangria) portions are very small for the prices.

Food is amazing, service is even better it has a lot of atmosphere. If you want honest, well cooked food that isnt over the top but still delicious then go here.

Great wine!, food,and service. It was the most Smallest place i ever see in all my life. Uncomfortable even to get a sit. you are too close to other peoples tables and people know what are you talking. Is not a bad place but is up to you..! $56 for a bottle of wine or $22 for a glass of wine

It was a nice place to have a drink. I was there by myself and enjoyed my time. Amazing sangria!

I come here often because not only is the food excellent but the staff adds to the warm and friendly ambience . I usually like to get waited on Kylee she is so sweet and attentive . Great spot!

Nope don’t do it. I’m a foodie trust me.

Good food and good wine selections!

Service was very attentive. The restaurant would need more light, there were several of us using the cell to see the menu. Food was very well presented and I would call it 50% Spaniard, the rest has been American adapted. Would go again.

Buceo 95 is always busy, but very ambient with excellent food. Janey tended to us and was friendly and knowledgeable with just the right degree of attentiveness.

This place had great atmosphere and service but the food was lack luster at best. I love tapas and I spent some time living in spain so I can confidently say this food was not it. There are great places in nyc for tapas this place just isn’t one of them we didn’t get drinks so I can’t comment on them. The paella lacked flavor, the croquettes were oddly too sweet and the texture was interesting, and the gambas were okay but again nothing special.

The food and wine were tasty but the service was severely lacking (we were at the bar)

Dropped in with 4 others (3 of us had just finished s run-no problem) seated immediately in busy restaurant, hit or miss with dishes, not a great place for vegans but waitress very attentive.

My favorite tapas place in the neighborhood! Everything on the menu is delicious and the sangria is fantastic too!

Always had to this food and amazing staff, especially the hostess and the bartender who always remembers exactly what kind of red wine I like!

Phenomenal service, solid wine and liquor selection, pretty solid food that everything else more than makes up for

We had so many small plates to try and remotely fill us up, which is fine since it IS a tapas place. They were very tasty.

What a find! Fantastic wine selection AND tapas menu. Also, outstanding service. Cant wait to go back.

Fabulous. Every. Time. Delicious food!!!! Great service. Amazing drinks!

This is one of my favorite places in NY, great for tapas 😋

I used to love this place then all of a sudden they decided to put Biden’s face all over it and why would I want to be nauseated and ruin my dinner looking at that

Great tapas spot. The atmosphere is cozy and not too loud. The staff were attentive and kind. For food we ordered asparagus (5/5), stuffed mushrooms (5/5), anchovies (5/5), octopus (3/5), and wild boar (5/5). We also had yummy churros and recommend the spicy margarita.

Very disappointed with this restaurant.The tapas are tiny and very expensive.The quality of food was very deceivingI wont be going back there

Tapas and wine were great.it was nice to sit outside and be accommodated by such friendly staff.

Nice foods and wines. Kind staffs. Dont know what is more required for a 5-star restaurant.

Another great dinner at Buceo. Have been coming for years, and it never fails, consistent and delicious. We had the goat cheese croquettes, gambas, baby octopus, brussel sprouts, and lamb chops, our mouths are still watering. The staff is knowledgeable and fun, always make us feel at home and spot on with tapas and wine suggestions.

Food is ok but very expensive for small plates

Loved my evening, great service and delicious wine/tapas.

The food, drinks and ambiance were good. Wait staff were friendly.

I just love this place, we have been coming to here for many years.I had to tell you, we had dinner here the other night and i felt it was time to give the staff a gold star.There recommendations of there Tapas and Wine are always right on.

Love it!!! The food was delicious and the service was great. Definitely will keep coming back 😍

Weve been here before for a wedding party.This time we were here as regular patrons.I get it, its a tapas bar and its NYC, and the food tastes amazing. But, despite this reviewers use of caps, the dishes here are TINY!The calamari are basically 5 small pcs of calamari. The cheese cauliflower was child size.Still recommend visiting for the food, but dont expect to fill up without breaking the bank.

Great food, great wine, great management and serving staff. Highly recommended

Super charming tapas place with great dishes and very nice wine.

Highly recommend! The waiter was very kind, food was amazing, good wine suggestions, and ideal ambience, must try!

Great tapas menu. Perfect spot before going to a concert at nearby Symphony Space.

Great service but food was okay at its best. Too pricy for what it is.

Everything was delicious

Really chill atmosphere and staff recommended wines are great!

As a native Spaniard this place was very very very disappointing. We ordered several tapas (tortilla española, patatas bravas, croquetas de pollo y croquetas de queso, calamares fritos, etc) and they each had its own issues. To start, the croquettas were bite size (think the length of two popcorn kernels). The tortilla was completely wrong. The tortilla should be plate sized and slightly undercooked in the center. They give you a small one person tortilla that you can’t share that is smoooothered in mayonnaise. We NEVER put mayonnaise ever on a tortilla. The calamares were clearly old and frozen, they were not fresh and not coated correctly. Overall it was just disappointment followed by disappointment. If you want authentic Spanish tapas go to Tomiño, Casa Galicia, or Circulo Español, this place is a fraud and not tapas.

Awesome wine selection, knowledgeable bartenders from Spain, and authentic cuisine.

Nice place love the food and so friendly people good prices service was the best

Loved this tiny restaurant! Cortney the owner was very kind and gracious.The food was amazing .. we shared tapas; lots of plant based options.José and Sandy our wait staff could not have been nicer. Coming back soon!!

Wonderful food, lively atmosphere, and a delightful host.

Food was very good. Staff was very attentive.

I have enjoyed this place every time I have gone. The servers are welcoming and will happily explain different menu items. Everything I have had is delicious, but I have particularly enjoyed the grilled octopus.I am so very sorry to see reviewers giving this place an undeserved low rating because they dislike the president.

A neighborhood favorite for tapas, large selection and very tasty. Low key and quietly buzzy sophisticated bar vibe. Has a fine selection of wines and very knowledgeable staff.

Its a nice place but the tapas was only ok.

If youre not looking for a big meal but are looking for delicious tastes this is the place. Each dish is well presented which always enhances the experience. Highly recommend

Thus is my go to neighborhood bar,great tapas excellent service

The best tapas place I’ve been to in New York City. I came here with a group from work and we enjoyed the environment and ease of continually ordering until we were full. I loved the shrimp, lamb, meat and cheese, octopus, asparagus - and my favorite was the bacon wrapped dates. If you’re looking for tapas this is the place.

Not bad tapas place for the neighborhood. There are much better tapas places in the city. If you’re in the mood for tapas and don’t want to leave the neighborhood, the this is your place. Decent wine selection. None of the food really stood out to even mention though. But good out door seating, and service is good.

This place is excellent, Jose our server was just great, I’ll def come back

Excellent spot for happy hour or dinner.

The food was amazing! The staff was friendly. We went for my moms birthday and my family really enjoyed ourselves!

Tapas are pretty small portions for their prices, but huge variety and all delicious. Great veggie options too. The wine list is extensive and high quality, and serving sizes are hefty... Staff / owner are super friendly as well, definitely a great neighborhood spot. Pretty crowded on both weeknights and weekends, but outdoor seating during the warmer months helps a bit.

The food is always superb. It is a very small place, so can sometimes be difficult to get into if youre going with a large group or at peak dinner hours. But its a great neighborhood spot. Nice wine selection, great flan, wonderful seasonal dishes that change. Great for sharing and tasting as many things as possible.

Wonderful wine food and service. A gem

Good but pricey. Beautiful bathrooms!

Great food. Great drinks. Great vibe

Gambas al ajillo great but paella flat

The food was spectacular the cozy atmosphere the 5 star attention of Jose a recommended place to experience the range of flavors in this place 👍

Excellent place to relax, enjoy food and great prices.A+

Delicious small plates heavily recommend the shrimp and bacon wrapped dates

A really nice and cute place.I ordered the bison sliders which were really good. I also ordered the potato chips as an appetizer, but also got more potato chips with the sliders. They didnt charge us the appetizers one, which was really nice.They have a really big wine menu, but I didnt try any of them.The staff was nice, and the place itself was nice but a bit crowded.

Really good for snacks. Must try Churrasco Yummy!

I visit the upper west side quite often, but have never been to this place until now. Very happy coincidence. I am a fan of Spanish tapas, and these are probably some of the best in the city. The selection of both tapas and drinks, as well as classic Spanish entrees is phenomenal. Simple, great ingredients, and to the point, the way Spanish food should be. I ordered the goat cheese croquetas, mixed olives, grilled artichokes, patatas bravas, and the scallops, paired with an iced authentic alhambra rioja beer. Just what I needed after a long day at work. Ambiance and service were great too, which is rare now in post-pandemic NYC. Definitely will be a new hangout for me.

I really enjoyed the food and the people working there were super friendly!!

Nice place, cozy with friendly staff; a bit expensive.

Good, little expensive. V cute!

Great tapas and wine. Our server was a young lady that had great attitude. The manager was also very nice and friendly. Food tasted very good but the lortions are small like Tapas normally are. If you are very hungry the tapas bill adds up fast.

Great place for tapas, good wine list

My husband and I had dinner here tonight! Simple but yet sophisticated ambiance ! Food was reasonably priced and boy was it delicious. Service was attentive & polite. Cocktails were very different. Will definitely recommend.

Pretty small place, great atmosphere. Definitely not a dinner place. More like an after hour drink and appetizer. The food was amazing but unfortunately spent quite a bit and was still hungry.

Never a disappointment. Something for everyone. By far one of my favorite places to go to in the city

Buceo has a nice vibe and Ive had some great bartenders there. I havent sampled the food, but the drinks are good. I do wish there were some other scotches and beers to choose from (but thats just based on what I like to drink).

Service was very good, not an issue here at all.Food was overpriced for what was delivered, for the costing the food needed to be perfect.Quail and eggplant tapas was good, but again questionably priced. paella was substandard, dry and little flavour.Despite this the wait staff were great, they were happy to discuss our issues with the paella and reduced the price.

Crowded, could only sit at the bar if not ordering food even though numerous free tables. Tapas ok, beer selection is non existent....Guess I am just not an UWS guy...

Great sangria and amazing tapas! The octopus was delicious and the padron peppers were unbelievableDefinitely will be back

A neighborhood favorite! The bacon wrapped dates, pork belly, and croquettes are favorites. They make a tasty sangria as well. Highly recommend!

Ambiance was pleasant, music was too loud. The garlic shrimp left a lot to be desired, octopus was scarce and the eggplant was very salty. The highlight was their wine selection. Do not get the sangria.

Was on my way in until I saw Biden’s face plastered all over, and the realized why I couldnt afford it.Bad choice of pictures

We had a great time at Buceo. Started with drinks and were convinced to cancel dinner reservations elsewhere. Bartender suggested awesome tapas...potato chips, shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, scallops and brussel sprouts. Delicious, friendly atmosphere and excellent food. We will be back

Bacon wrapped dates are a must. Wine selection is great. The wait staff was so kind a helpful. The pork belly is also a must. Great place overall!!

I came here for dinner. They have a really good wine list and they made good recommendations for our wine choices when we told them our flavor profile. The tapas was really good too I would highly recommend the scallops and the carne Asada. We also tried the bacon wrapped dates but those left me a little cold.The space is smaller but they have some outdoor seating which is on the pavement, and its got a cute look and looks authentic for a tapas bar. Bathrooms are clean and the wait staff is really good. They are busy, one can tell but they made sure our table was bussed and managed, even brought us fresh bread.

The gambas are exceptional, everything else is fine

Food was great, but couldn’t enjoy dinner because the waiters kept interrupting us. I do like service but this was too extreme. They came every other second and kept looking at our table and the contents, to see if they could be of any service. Which was kind of annoying and not a relaxing dinner experience. They literally took the plates of the table and cleaned the table when we just put the last bite in our mouths. No time to swallow and they already asked if we were ready for desert.

The food is good, but the portion is very small by tapas standard. The paella was particularly small. We spent ~50 per person and weren’t full at all.

Amazingly delicious and fairly priced Spanish tapas. The experience is very authentic compared to an upper scale tapas restaurant in Spain and the staff was wonderful. This is an upper west side gem.

Delicious food and very fair prices

My wife and I eat out a lot, and have been to many top rated restaurants in NYC. This is in our top 5 for New York. Incredible menu, always rotatng. Great wine list, casual-higher end feel. Good drinks, amazing food...If your considering coming here, dont hesitate!

I dont want to give a good review of this place because itll be more crowded and then I cant walk in and just get a table. But were moving out of town, so I have to mention it: one of the best restaurants on the UWS. Always has a crowd even on midweek nights. Proprietor works there every night and is super friendly. And the food, oh man - have never had something less than expertly made. The goat cheese croquettes could turn my wife into a shopping cart pusher. Its definitely an adventurous menu, but really good tapas is hard to find, and other than Ella Kitchen at 71st and Columbus, this is the only really good one on the UWS .

Delicious but expensive. Not very cost effective.

Great place, good service. Nice place for a first date, but go Mon - Weds, most other nights the place gets pretty packed. Romantic.

Delectable tapas! Probably some of the best in the city! Highly recommend.. very crowded on weekends and not a quiet place

I was excited to try this place as its close to my apartment and has a cute outdoor sitting area... While the decor inside is nice and people are indeed friendly, came away very disappointed for the following reasons. 1) Maybe this was an unusual experience, but the service was very very slow... Sat down ~8pm expecting to eat a quick meal and leave in 35-40 min. Instead it took us more than an 1hr 15 min, the check alone taking well over 10 min to get to us, after we asked twice. 2) Portions are very small for the price - of course its tapas, but the sizes of some of the $12-15 dollar plates are crazy small for that price. 3) Food is pretty good but by noo means outstanding for the price.

Lovely spot, close to home, great staff, very happy. They usually have a wait for outdoor seating.

Very nice place for tapas. Great wine selection. Great service. Nice background music, nice decor and atmosphere.

This place is a gem. My wife disagrees, but I think it got *slightly* worse since they changed chefs, but thats personal. Either way, its a neighborhood gem on the UWS. While the wine selection is good, you MUST have the Spicy Margarita: heavy on the cayenne pepper (just as we like it), itll clear your sinuses then get you with a perfect lime/tequila finish.The dishes are, well, tapas, so theyre perfect for sharing two or three. The paella is the heaviest, and youll want to share that between two with maybe 2-3 other dishes (were fans of the duck with pear, and the blistered peppers).When the check comes, you will be pleasantly surprised by price. For my wife and I, paella, two cocktails, and two other dishes usually comes out to about $100 with tax and tip, and we feel very satisfied and sated.

Delicious tapas with great options for both vegetarians and carnivores. Very large and accessible wine selection.

Nice staff, good selection of wine but way too expensive. Cost me more than 50$ and still hungry.

Used to be 5 stars but I guess different times 🤷🏼‍♂️

The food is so good... but the wine prices have gotten out of hand. Wine used to be $20-40 per bottle. Now its $40-70!!!

Cant say enough good about this place. Ive probably had at least 50 different tapas here, although i do tend to be unable to give up long-time favorites. The staff across the board is friendly and super-competent; the wines are well-chosen for variety and distinctiveness; and the menu always introduces new dishes while holding on to many crowd-demanded favorites. In its modest way, one of the very best restaurants on the UWS, and well worth being considered a destination place for those outside the neighborhood.

Buzzy neighborhood tapas place, hidden away on 95th Street. High tabes and stools placed close together. Wide selection of interesting tapas, including some great veg options. Good selection of wines x the glass, mostly Spanish, plus sherries etc.

They have a store in the west village it good product. These Mexicans cant make pizza. The pizza was cold and the product was inferior.

Great tapas and good atmosphere. Tip: its better to buy a bottle of wine than by the glass.

The people are friendly. The food is great. Easily the best restaurant in the neighborhood.

Love this place, the people make this place fabulous. ❤️

Excellent food and great service when the place was wall to wall with customers

It was ok. Nothing to write home about, but enough to make you try it again

Excellent Wines and Tapas. Very friendly and informed staff!

Excellent service ,excellent food , remarcable costumer assistance...Courtney inbeatable....!

Visited Buceo 95 last night in search of some good tapas on the UWS – was warmly greeted upon entry and was seated almost immediately, was pleasantly surprised since the restaurant was nearly at capacity. The wine list is long enough to accommodate anyone but, not too long as to discourage you from searching for the perfect wine and there were excellent drink options, also. We ordered a pitcher of sangria – the flavor was excellent but, had a bit of viscosity to it that made it a little less enjoyable. Our food order: Pan con Tomate (tomato spread on garlic bread), Alcachofas (grilled artichokes), Esparragos a la Plancha (grilled Asparagus), Pulpo de Buceo (grilled baby octopus) and a nightly special Bacon wrapped Scallops. The food was fantastic I would recommend everything that we had, everything was cooked to perfection – loved it. The only draw back to this location is the acoustics in the restaurant itself, went on a Tuesday night at 9pm and the restaurant was packed and very loud making it quite difficult to hold a conversation. Regardless, I will definitely be going back.

Ģood food and outstanding customer service!

Outstanding Tapas, a great little bar and an excellent wine selection. Cozy spot.

Great tapas bar, never disappoints.

Great place, nice vibe! Close together NYC seating. Highly recommend the duck!

Incredibly friendly owners of a warm neighborhood spot.

This is a great spot. Been here twice...for brunch and dinner. On the first visit I had the duck confit...delicious! The only reason they dont get 5 stars is because I had to wait nearly an hour for it. But it was a quiet time and no big deal. Came back this evening and had traditional stuff (tortilla, gambas ajillo) and found the food, service and atmosphere to be spot on. Its as good as any quality tapas bar in Madrid or Barcelona :)

La paella was nasty. The place was very classy and romantic but for wasnt good.

Good food and vibe. The small peppers are great!

Charming tapas gem tucked away on the uws, great food friendly service and lively ambiance

Great appetizers anything you eat there its delicious

Very popular tapas restaurant in the Upper West Side. The staff was very nice and friendly. The tapas my wife and I tried were generally good although a bit overpriced. The place was quite loud and packed when we went. The atmosphere was cozy and dim.Of the dishes we tried...the Patatas Freitas I ordered was probably the most disappointing.....it literally was $6 potato chips....I guess I was expecting more there. The Coliflor a la Brasa was delicious and highly recommended. Overall, I recommend coming and trying this restaurant out for yourself.

Delicious food and the staff was lovely, and provided great advice on their wines. I especially enjoyed their goat cheese coquettes.

My absolute favorite Spanish tapas spot in all of NYC. Great restaurant that combines aspects of spectacular food, service, and relaxing atmosphere.

Have enjoyed past experiences @ buceo 95 over several years but last night wasnt one of them. Our food (tortilla espanola, baked eggplant w cheese, churrasco) was definitely subpar...very disappointing! What made this Friday after work experience somewhat tolerable were the wine and music...but definitely not worth $120!!

Food was delicious and service was great. We enjoyed the pork paella.

Candlelit and cozy tapas joint with an awesome maître d’ and sommelier – they’ll remember you next time you visit. We loved the dates, lamb sliders and salt cod croquettes.

Delicious tapas!

A wonderful spot with a warm chic vibeGreat wines by the glass and delicious foodReally nice welcome by hosts/owners

Excellent local wine and tapas bar. Be sure to try the Marcona almonds

Great food and good prices!

Wonderful food and service, lively local crowd

Food here is very good, so is the atmosphere

Excellent food and vibe. Pricey.

I had a nice dinner outside last night with my wife. This place has a surprisingly large selection of vegetarian tapas (about 15 options, or about half the menu). Here are the dishes we ordered, best first: Ensalada Matrimonio (kale salad), Piquillos Rellenos (small cheese stuffed peppers), Tortilla Española, Coles de Bruselas (roasted brussel sprouts), and Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce). I never thought a kale salad could be so good. Gambas al Ajillo is my wifes favorite Spanish dish and it was the only disappointment of the night. If she had liked it, this place would have earned a five star rating. If/when we go back, Id happily re-order the kale salad, stuffed peppers, and the tortilla española. The sangria was also very good.The service was prompt, with the exception of waiting about 10 minutes to get the check. This is NYC, people have places to be.

Cute little tapas bar, food meets expectations. Not quite like a tapas bar in Madrid, but ok.

Intimate setting, good little pricey dishes.

Food and Sangria were amazing! Must try ....awesome customer service!

Excellent Tapas. Just excellent.

Pretty good. Pricey

Small and cozy, great tapas and sangria

FAVORITE Spanish tapas!!!!! Staff always friendly and accommodating!!!!! Bar tender makes the best Nigronis and other cocktails!!!!!