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Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea, New York, NY

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

4.7
4.7
2036 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is now accepting reservations for outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Paella Bar Chelsea's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort and hospitality. A neighborhood staple with a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table with bar and smaller communal tables available.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 462-1000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Socarrat is now offering catering services for your party of choice; whether it's a cocktail reception or a corporate event. We are available in all five boroughs with our full service catering staff. Please email events@socarratnyc.com or call 917-656-8939 for all inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer multiple choices from Private Dining to a full Restaurant buyout. Please email events@socarratnyc.com or call 917-656-8939 for all inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    Gigi Hoffman: (917) 656-8939
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    Between 7th & 8th Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking on Street only after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    Close to A, C, E, L and the 1 train.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

2,036 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love Spain and travel there a lot. This place offers real authentic food, and one of the best. We didn't try paella, concentrating instead on hot tapas - shrimp in a skillet, Galician pulpa and suckling pig. All were hot, made to order and simply oozing with flavors. Totally top notch! Service was efficient, personalized and very friendly. As far as I could tell all servers were native Spaniards. The only minor disappointment was the cheesecake. It was pretty good, fresh, not overly sweet. But it wasn't the famous Basque burnt cheesecake as described. Again, very minor thing. Highly recommend Socarrat Paella Bar, even if I didn't try their paella. But there's always next time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Food came highly recommended but the chicken paella was actually very fishy. It also didn’t really seem like 100.00 worth of food when we ordered paella for 3. Otherwise great service and ambience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! We went for the Thanksgiving menu and was excellent!

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  4. CdrGiraffe

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Paella was nice, one of the better NYC paellas we have had. The waiter, on the other hand, what a PITA. No, you don't aggressively push alcohol on a person who says 'No thank you' first time & happens not to tolerate this. Awkward & unpleasant. The hard sell continued throughout the meal. Our waiter did little to hide his displeasure with our one order tapas, snarled at our ask for a supplementary basket of regular bread, commented on the amount of rice one member of party had spilled on the table, and 'cleaned' the table with a paper napkin leaving a layer of grease to put our elbows into. In spite of the restaurant being all but empty, it took less than 30 seconds from we declined dessert to the check was plunked down on the greasy table. Will not happen again.

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  5. JeffL

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food is still good but not what it used to be... same as many restaurants these days due to the inflation I guess... A big disappointment was a pitcher of the rose sangria we ordered, It came with only few pieces of strawberries. It tasted like just very watery juice. We mentioned to our server but got no reaction....

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  6. LucMasX

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice ambiance Great staff Food is average Ordered tapas only Shrimps garlic is blend and needs more salt Artichokes are fry and tasteless..I recommend asking for a fresh squeeze of lemon and hot sauce to improve your experience Patatas bravas fried as well missing a tangy sauce The croquettes are good but once again I bit of paprika sauce would enhance the experience Overall it’s good food but nothing to brag about

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  7. PDMember

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. Authentic Spanish food is hard to find and I am so glad I found this spot.

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  8. Asherooooooo

    Los Angeles

    212 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    212 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The chicken had big bones and it was kinda dark so I bit into them. Yuck. But they made a solo portion of paella for me which was nice since my friend cancelled. The fried artichokes were awesome but I’d put the sauce on the side.

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  9. PatriciaC

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great paella and great service. Our waiter patiently answered our questions.

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  10. Eater

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best paella we have ever had. The tapas are fantastic.

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  11. foodie41

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    One of my favorite restaurants in NYC, I never have a bad experience here. The food is always delicious and the service is always superb. I come here all the time. My favorites are the croquetas, the patatas bravas, an the meat paella. If you want good Spanish food and as authentic as you can get outside of Spain come here. You will for sure enjoy it.

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  12. critic

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Having dined there in years past, I was very disappointed in Socarrat. The croquetas were delicious. However the pan de tomates was tasteless. Most importantly, we had both the seafood and the carne paellas, and they were terribly disappointing. Both were dry, with tasteless ingredients. The scallops seemed as thpugh they were steamed and then thrown into the mix. The shrimp were dried out. The chicken was dry. In sum, terribly disappointing. Desserts were fine, and I enjoyed the Cafe Bombas—what I know as Vietnamese Coffee. This is all especially sad, since the service was warm and delightful. But I can't go back for that food.

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  13. mindyg

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    2 people we had 1 paella and 2 tapas, next time we will try a board & some small plates. Plenty of food - left with some paella. Our server confirmed our choices & guided us. Food was very good & reminiscent of food we had in Spain. Enjoyed sitting at high top table. Great dining and look forward to returning

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  14. Dwynter27

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Amazing Paella! We came here from a referral from a coworker and let me say it was one of the best I’ve had! Our prior plans to hang in the area feel through so we decided to eat early and on the walk over was able to change our reservations. We were seated quickly and provided some suggestions of the daily specials. We settled on the spinach croquettes which were really good- I asked if they contained cheese which they do not but do contain dairy which i dont eat and only found out as soon as i bit into one ( so i couldn’t eat anymore but it was really good! my BF happily finished the remainder) we also had the fried artichokes (which were also good but way too much tartar sauce on top and some still had the the outer leaves which are inedible) we had a huge pitcher of the Red Sangria which was also really good and had us sitting for another 30 mins trying to finish it! On to the amazing Langosta paella! Exceptional! Full of seafood and a lobster split on top. It was well seasoned perfectly cooked and deliciously crispy! Also, the portions were huge well worth the price! For dessert we had churros which were the only disappointment at dinner. They were extremely thin and tasted of fried oil. I’m used to a larger version fried but with a soft center.. these were unfortunately not those but everything else was so great bad dessert didn’t matter! I will be returning!

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  15. NiaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The paella was very flavorful 😊 Definitely worth a visit!!

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  16. GreatFind

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tapas and sangria. Would have loved to try the paella. Ate outside, which was so nice. Service was awesome.

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  17. BigRoo

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a delicious meal with attentive, confident service. This time we had tapas and wine and dessert. Cheesecake was so good my wife ordered a second piece :) Next time we will have more time to enjoy the full paella experience. Glad we found this place and will return. Would be nice if they had a second bathroom, but didn’t have to wait more than a few minutes, so not a big problem.

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  18. avny

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Socarrat in Chelsea was terrific tonight! I’ve been going to Socarrat for as long as they’ve been open but not been there recently, until this evening. From the delightful hostess singing happily to herself as she worked, to the attentive and warm waiter (who’s been there 15 years), to the busboy who overheard my friend say he liked lemon sorbet then went to ask if the kitchen had any- my experience tonight was exceptional. The Socarrat paella was great, the Brussels sprouts were the best I’ve ever had and the cocktails were perfectly blended. I hope the staff knows how much they added to the experience. Thank you.

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  19. SophieO

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this restaurant! Not only the food was amazing but the thing I loved most was the service. Ronaldo was our server, he was very attentive our waters never went past half-way. He was also very kind and made our anniversary so special. I will definitely be going back! We had the Carne paella and it was so fresh and mouthwatering.

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  20. Pamela

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just love this place! Best Paella ever!!!! It was our 5th time there and we will definitely come back.

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  21. ChuckieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose to sit outside because it was such a nice night, and because of the rain it was very quiet. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and made good recommendations. The server was careful to steer me away from anything that might trigger one of my allergies. The meat paella was great, and I loved the croquetas. Thank you!

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  22. RobertH

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great as always, service was very good & friendly, and it was a slow night so it was very quiet environment.

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  23. IgnazioM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Buona paella , buon servizio e disponibili al tavolo . Meglio fuori su strada dentro non c’era aria condizionata e tavolo vicino ai servizi , ma hanno cambiato senza problemi

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  24. Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and better service. A must go if in NY.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous Paella. The sardines were also spectacular. Loved it!

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  26. AstroM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food as always, would recommend

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  27. DavidF

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tapas were delicious and easily shareable. Great choice of paella varieties but just a bit expensive($33 a serving). Best gin and tonic I have had this summer.

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  28. MaryC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I’ve been multiple times. Food is consistently great & service is exceptional.

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  29. VickiA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! The food was delicious! Need to have the Bunuelos de Chocolate!

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  30. ElissaG

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous and staff was great. I would definitely recommend and return again

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went later in evening, paella came out sooner than promised, happily. Delicious paella, pleasant waiter. Nice dinner experience

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  32. NicoleP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always amazing and the service attentive but not overly so. This is a go-to spot for date night for my husband and me! One note ... it does get very warm in the restaurant if you are not right under one of the fans, so come prepared.

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  33. BSProphet

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Paella was authentic and very good, but was not very hot at all…I found this curious since paella usually comes off the stove piping hot!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience would recommend and will definitely return soon

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  35. LisaW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Gave it a shot for Restaurant Week. We all agreed that we'd be back.

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  36. Erminio

    Italy

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, really tasty food and great service also for allergic people

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  37. EllenL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious. Loud and difficult to have a conversation without shouting.

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  38. GinaM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    I was so sad with this experience; I had great hopes as I have been to the one on the East Side and it was soo much better. We got there a little after 5 and sat at the bar for Happy Hour. The bar was completely empty at that point. The bar tender barely spoke to us and seemed to be bothered that we were at the bar at all. We had three tapas and two drinks and not once were we asked if everything was alright of if we needed something else. We asked for a little more bread for the calamari, which was very good, we were told yes and then it never came. After Happy hour was over, we asked for Camarones al Ajillo and Pan con Tomate. The shrimp were insipid and overcooked, and the bread and tomato was just that bread and tomato, both went basically untouched and again no one asked why. We were never told about the Restaurant week specials and ended up spending more that we would have on 5 tapas, I only saw it when I went to the bathroom. To add insult to injury, when I mentioned the special, the bar tender sent us a flyer with the information. Not coming back to this location. Will travel to east side next time.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing paellas id recommend the cordero one, amazing staff as well, cozy restaurant would always recommend

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    We went for the summer restaurant week. Our waiter was wonderful. the sangria was great, appetizers- sizzling shrimp and croquettes, were good. when the paella we ordered came out (Socarrat paella - white fish, chorizo, chicken, cockles, shrimp, mussels, calamari) - all the fish on the top was room temp/cold. Overall, the entire paella was very very fishy, the shrimp had a terrible taste. It was hard to eat but we tried to get through it and understand the flavor… was it poor quality or how the dish should be…? I can’t imagine someone enjoying anything about the fish or their flavors. Overall it’s a nice spot, I had been wanting to go for a while but I left so disappointed. Would likely not go back.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea using the Order Online button. Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 462-1000.

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 2036 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

259 W 19th St., New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 7th & 8th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking on Street only after 6 pm.
  • Public transit
    Close to A, C, E, L and the 1 train.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 462-1000
  • Catering
    Socarrat is now offering catering services for your party of choice; whether it's a cocktail reception or a corporate event. We are available in all five boroughs with our full service catering staff. Please email events@socarratnyc.com or call 917-656-8939 for all inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer multiple choices from Private Dining to a full Restaurant buyout. Please email events@socarratnyc.com or call 917-656-8939 for all inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    Gigi Hoffman: (917) 656-8939
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