Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

4.5

2142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 462-1000
Website
http://www.socarratnyc.com/
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.

Location
259 W 19th St., New York, NY 10011
Area
Chelsea
Cross Street
19th 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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Gambas al AjilloUS$20.00
sizzling shrimp, olive oil, garlic, guindilla peppers
CroquetasUS$17.00
crispy and creamy croquettes of the day
Chorizo con GarbanzosUS$18.00
Spanish chorizo, spinach, chickpeas, paprika
Pulpo a la GallegaUS$24.00
imported Spanish octopus prepared Galician style, potato cubes, paprika oil, sea salt
Costilla de TerneraUS$28.00
short ribs braised in red wine, butternut squashed purée, baby carrot
Coles de BruselasUS$16.00
crispy brussels sprouts, chopped almonds, sweet and spicy glaze
Pan con TomateUS$11.00
fresh tomato spread, olive oil, garlic, country toast
Tortilla Española*US$15.00
classic Spanish potato and caramelized onion omelette, padrón peppers, tomato toast
Patatas BravasUS$12.00
crispy potato cubes, aioli, spicy tomato sauce
DátilesUS$16.00
bacon wrapped dates stuffed with valdeón cheese, almonds, roasted apple purée
Calamar a la PlanchaUS$22.00
grilled squid, parsley, garlic, olive oil, sea salt
Atún con SésamoUS$22.00
seared sesame crusted tuna, avocado, mojo picón
Chuletas de CorderoUS$26.00
marinated grilled lamb chops, new potatoes, spicy honey sauce
LubinaUS$26.00
sea bass filet a la plancha, sautéed veggie pisto Spanish style
Ensalada de Burrata y Tomate HeirloomUS$20.00
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, frisée, cucumber, basil sherry vinaigrette
Tostadas de AnchovinaUS$15.00
salt cured sardine, creamy piquillo sauce, caramelized onions, on brioche
AlbóndigasUS$18.00
veal and beef meatballs in a light tomato sauce
Bacalao con BerberechosUS$26.00
cod loin, lemon potato confit, white wine, cockles, garlic, parsley
Setas SalteadasUS$22.00
sautéed oyster mushrooms, cremini, shimeji, maitake, shredded manchego, celery root purée
CochinilloUS$30.00
boneless suckling pig confit, patatas panaderas, spinach, chestnuts, red wine pork reduction
Napoleón de VerdurasUS$18.00
layered eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, tomato, goat cheese, basil oil, pumpkin seeds
Mejillones a la MarineraUS$18.00
mussels, white wine, light spicy tomato sauce

Snacks

Pimientos de Padrón al LimónUS$14.00
fried shishito peppers, lemon zest, sea salt
Almendras y AceitunasUS$12.00
Marcona almonds and marinated olives
Boquerones en VinagretaUS$14.00
white anchovies, Spanish olives, piparra, EVOO

Boards

Jamón Serrano*US$29.00
Spanish white pig aged 18 months, tomato toast
Jamón Ibérico*US$39.00
100% Iberico Spanish black foot pig, acorn-fed, aged 36 months, tomato toast
Campero*US$38.00
jamón serrano, chorizo & salchichón Ibérico, manchego, idiazábal & mahón cheese, marcona almonds, olives, membrillo
Quesos*US$25.00
Chef's selection of Spanish cheeses, assorted pairings
- (3)US$25.00
- (5)US$35.00

Paella

Paellas are priced per serving, Minimum order of 2 servings

SocarratUS$34.00
free-range bone-in chicken, chorizo, shrimp, white fish, squid, mussels, cockles, fava beans, peppers, tomato sofrito
Pescado y MariscoUS$34.00
shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, cockles, white fish, snow peas, peppers, tomato sofrito
Arroz NegroUS$34.00
shrimp, calamari, white fish, scallops, piquillo peppers, fava beans, squid ink sofrito
De la HuertaUS$33.00
eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, chickpeas, tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, tomato sofrito
CarneUS$34.00
pork loin chunks, free-range chicken, chorizo, snow peas, mushroom sofrito
LangostaUS$49.00
lobster, calamari, shrimp, white fish, scallops, peppers, tomato sofrito

What 2,142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Manhattan
Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is a delightful spot for authentic Spanish cuisine. Guests rave about its "best paella outside of Valencia" and "great selection of interesting tapas." The ambiance is warm and inviting, with attentive staff like Diego enhancing the dining experience. Perfect for tapas, sangria, and a cozy meal.

2,142 Reviews

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Amy
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining before curtain ay THe Joyce Theater. Chef never disappoints and the staff are always attentive, curtious and helpful. Highly recommended!!
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Elizabeth
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place/vacation-worthy food! Wonderful for a crowd but also for a smaller group or dinner for two.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded 3 days ago
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience, whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or a gathering with friends. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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Donna
New York City
63 reviews
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the tapas very much and excellent service and atmosphere.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 7 November 2024
Dear Donna, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tapas, service, and atmosphere. Looking forward to your next visit at any of our three locations! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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Susan
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious - especially the two seafood paellas and the Brussels sprouts tapa. Desserts were really good too. Wait staff was lovely too.
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dora
New York City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious mix of traditional and imaginative food, complete with lovely service.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 4 November 2024
Dear Dora, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our blend of traditional and creative dishes, along with our attentive service. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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Lori
New York City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a good meal at this restaurant. Great paella, wonderful tapas, tasty sangria. The wait staff was wonderful.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 28 October 2024
Dear Lori, Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the paella, tapas, and sangria. Our team always aims to make every experience special, and we look forward to serving you another memorable meal soon! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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Marcos
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finest food from Spain. Great service. Great selection of wines and liquor from Spain.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 11 October 2024
Dear Marcos, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our authentic Spanish cuisine and appreciated our selection of wines. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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scLoriF
Orange County
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found the restaurant with a search of Chelsea. We liked the menu, especially the Tapas small plates. My partner and I like different things and I’m gluten sensitive, so a variety was important to us. The staff was very accommodating! They were happy to make substitutions and omissions for me. And to leave out the peppers for my partner. We both enjoyed the pear salad and shrimp small plate/skillet (sans peppers). I loved the GF omelet pocket with potato. And my partner enjoyed his lamb chops. We finished with dark chocolate mousse with crumbles on the side. We both left full and happy! Will recommend this neighborhood gem.
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 10 October 2024
Dear scLoriF, Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner enjoyed the variety on our menu and that we could accommodate your dietary preferences. We appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to our neighborhood gem soon. Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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diedre
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic paella with a crispy rice socarrat. Charming place. Only high top tables
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaResponded on 11 October 2024
Dear Diedre, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed our authentic paella and crispy socarrat. We aim to provide a charming atmosphere for all our guests. If you're ever looking for a different experience, feel free to visit our other locations, like Nolita, where we also offer live flamenco performances every Tuesday. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Socarrat Management
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Sheila
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific happy hour. Will go for dinner next time.
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FAQs

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 462-1000.

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is rated 4.5 stars by 2142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 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
19th Street between 7th & 8th Ave
Area
Chelsea
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.socarratnyc.com/
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.

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

BEC Paella

Croquetas

Carne

Tapas

Gambas al AjilloUS$20.00

CroquetasUS$17.00

Chorizo con GarbanzosUS$18.00

Pulpo a la GallegaUS$24.00

Costilla de TerneraUS$28.00

Coles de BruselasUS$16.00

Pan con TomateUS$11.00

Tortilla Española*US$15.00

Patatas BravasUS$12.00

DátilesUS$16.00

Calamar a la PlanchaUS$22.00

Atún con SésamoUS$22.00

Chuletas de CorderoUS$26.00

LubinaUS$26.00

Ensalada de Burrata y Tomate HeirloomUS$20.00

Tostadas de AnchovinaUS$15.00

AlbóndigasUS$18.00

Bacalao con BerberechosUS$26.00

Setas SalteadasUS$22.00

CochinilloUS$30.00

Napoleón de VerdurasUS$18.00

Mejillones a la MarineraUS$18.00

Snacks

Pimientos de Padrón al LimónUS$14.00

Almendras y AceitunasUS$12.00

Boquerones en VinagretaUS$14.00

Boards

Jamón Serrano*US$29.00

Jamón Ibérico*US$39.00

Campero*US$38.00

Quesos*US$25.00

Paella

SocarratUS$34.00

Pescado y MariscoUS$34.00

Arroz NegroUS$34.00

De la HuertaUS$33.00

CarneUS$34.00

LangostaUS$49.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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