M Carr

We went on a weekday night and I was thankful to have some space to set down my bag pack - typically restaurants in NYC are really congested. We were able to enjoy a peaceful conversation. The server was very friendly and interacted well with us beyond being prompt and attentive. Drinks were decent but not special. Bok choy still had some light dirt between the stalks. We asked for some hot sauce which helped spice things up nicely. Appetizers were two on the plate (see pics). Overall a nice visit mainly because of server and ambiance.

+1

Ayana K. Domingo-Rosado

Yesterday, I took my sister here for her birthday! We arrived around 5:30 pm and was immediately seated in a cozy little section in the back! Our server, Justin, was phenomenal and kept us laughing the entire time. We started off with the hot appetizers (chicken empanadas, crispy, shiitake wontons, and grilled shrimp with garlic mojo) -everything was delicious. Afterwards, we ordered the steamed shrimp wontons and our main course Bian Pao Salmon along with the ma-po maduros. Great food, great service. The overall experience was definitely a vibe. We will be back. Thanks again Justin for making our first visit to Calle Dao memorable.

TJ Rumler

We went here while vacationing in the city and absolutely loved it. The server was so kind, and the atmosphere was PERFECT for a sexy date night. The fusión vibe, the lighting, and music made it a fun evening. Also highly recommend the lobster noodles!

Jodilynn DiPiazza

Really delightful treat in the heart of Midtown. Yummy fair with a perfect mix of Chinese and Cuban food, left us wondering what we would taste next. The service was excellent and the decor was really on point and beautiful, one of my favorite elements of this place.. Went here for a group work lunch and everyone loved it.. A little pricey for lunch but hey they gotta pay the bills.. lol

+6

Edgardo Rodriguez

Calle Dao in Bryant Park is a hidden gem that masterfully blends Cuban and Chinese flavors into dishes that feel both innovative and harmonious. Each recipe seemed meticulously planned, and the way the flavors worked together was impressive—delivering a dining experience that was both surprising and satisfying. The atmosphere is equally remarkable, with a vibrant yet comfortable ambiance that makes you feel instantly at ease. The music sets the perfect tone for the evening, and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. A special mention has to go to the manager, Jessica, who is absolutely the most wonderful person. She was incredibly attentive to us, especially because we were there for a tasting, as we’re considering booking the restaurant for our wedding. Her warmth and attention to detail made our experience all the more special, and we left feeling confident in our choice. Overall, I’d rate Calle Dao a 9 out of 10—a fantastic place to dine, with great food, atmosphere, and exceptional service. Highly recommended!

+3

We went for an early dinner at 5pm and noticed they had a happy hour special until 7pm. It was easy to make a same day reservation for 7 people. We shared a bunch of oysters, small bites (ranging from $10-15 a plate) and a couple of entrees. We also ended up sharing the tres leches and flan (which at first they said they didn’t have any ready but the staff came back 10 mins later and said it’s ready to be served if we wanted it). The food overall was good but did lack some flavor (a lot of the dishes tasted a bit bland); chicken wings were the best out of all, tbh. Even with the happy hour deal, it’s a bit pricey based on portion size. The drinks on the other hand were tasty (I had two glasses of margaritas and the tropi crystal). Overall, a cool concept of mixing Cuban and Chinese food but better to go for the drinks if going for the happy hour special.

I went there with a friend for lunch. We are both happy with our orders, except the plantain appetizer, for which my friend had a high standard for. The staff members are friendly and attentive. We both enjoyed our experience there. It's a convenient a meetup location around the Bryant park area.

Fernando Anglada

Great Cuban/Asian fusion and atmosphere is amazing. Drinks look good. I had the Cuban egg rolls, highly recommend. I also got the Ropa Vieja noodles, a bit spice and noodles were great but the brisket lacked flavor.

L.

+Take $25 off your bill through the link in my profile! Came here for the happy hour (4-7pm) dishes. Enjoyed the oysters and the tostones; personally preferred the brisket one heavily over the pork. The mojito was sweet and refreshing. Overall not a spectacular meal but also not a bad place to stop by. The server was very bubbly and friendly, perhaps the most memorable part of the restaurant.

Cierrah W.W.

Came for lunch with some friends. I really enjoyed the crispy pork belly. Just wished there was more of it. They have drink happy hour during the day which was nice. The ropa vieja cheesesteak was a little bland but the accompanying yuca fries were delicious. The chicken empanadas were good not great. Overall solid food but nothing to write home about.

+1

Iryna Glushchenko

Great ambiance and service! Cocktails 20$ pricey, but tasty. Service was exquisite. The food was good. The oysters were so fresh and sweet, highly recommended!!! Empanadas were great. Paella was tasty. Overall, great, but be prepared to pay the bill.

+1

Giang Nguyen

Came here for dinner with 2 coworkers. All of us thought the food was average. For starters we had the tiger salad and Cuban sandwich spring rolls. The salad was…. soo bland! That’s kinda unprecedented for me when eating out 😅 when there’s an issue with restaurant food flavor, it’s always been that the flavor is too strong for me: too sweet, too salty, too rich, etc. So, this salad being too bland is kinda wild 😄 The spring rolls were alright, not particularly memorable. I did initially have too much mustard, which overwhelmed the spring rolls; after I decided not to dip in the mustard at all, then the rolls were better but still just ok. Finally, my bian pao salmon main was probably the best food I had at the dinner. The fish seemed fresh, not too dry, and the sweet sauce was the right amount of sweetness. Nevertheless it felt like a 3.5 ⭐️ for the main course. Desserts were also a bright spot, but couldn’t really compensate for the real food. Overall I would rate the food below 3.5 ⭐️ and therefore round down to 3 ⭐️ For me, it just is far from good enough to command this kind of prices — even for a midtown spot. Service and atmosphere were fine. It can be quite loud during when packed — around 7:00pm it can be hard to have a conversation at normal volume.

+12

Rudy Lee

My friends and I decided to visit Calle Dao for NYC restaurant week (it was our 4th restaurant that we tried for restaurant week). After seeing the picture listed on the NYC restaurant week website, we were sold! Upon visiting, the food depicted on the ad were… Up-charged? For restaurant week, in which there are supposed to be fixed course prices, which is one reason we decided to visit. +$9 for the appetizer we wanted, +$12 for the entree that made us even want to visit in the first place. There were also multiple items on the restaurant week menu selection that weren’t available to order. This is not something we experienced at any other restaurant participating. Furthermore, the up-charged items were decent - the presentation was nice, but it seemed like all of the items containing meat were overcooked. The lobster, the duck, the beef, even the tres leches - all dry. When the time came to pay, our meals went from what was supposed to be a fixed $45 price to $60 - $70 each. Not to mention the restaurant charges around a $6 fee for ANY credit card used? On top of that, the waitress quickly shifted her attitude to an annoyed demeanor when asked to split the check rather than pay all together… There were 4 of us… I’m glad we got to try the type of cuisine, but will not be going back.

Erika Fernandez

I’ve been to Calle Dao before the pandemic and now that it’s post pandemic.. the quality and taste isn’t there like it used to be. The food is really overpriced. 2 empanadas for $15 is wild I ordered the steak and it had no flavor. The service was good & attentive so I’ll give them credit for that. Personally won’t be returning. They do give decent portions but what’s the point when the food has no flavor? Also, they need to get with the times and get high chairs & a changing table in the bathroom. Best they have is a booster seat that’s not that great for infants.

AmandaShalane

The food presentation itself was great! But then the taste was subpar. I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately I will not be back. Too many other places to enjoy with better customer service. The waiter was great, but the front host wasn’t accommodating at all. She sat us by the cold front door, when we informed her that it was just too cold, she proceeded to say they were all booked up and had nothing else available, yet when I looked through the reservations they were opened with allot of availability. She said she had a party of 30 coming yet we were there for 2 hours and no one of that large capacity came. They just didn’t want to give us a table in the back or next to a heater, so they lied. Even though I saw plenty of open seating in the back. Very unfortunate but I will be taking my business elsewhere.