El Pingüino
New York
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This bar is SUCH a delight. Our server, Elise, absolutely tuned into our group’s vibe and made the whole night feel so special. This place really knows how to make you feel seen. Food was also delish (oysters & seafood spreads were soooooo good!), and drinks were solid and creative. But cannot overstate the vibe. A bar where you can hear your friends, have good drinks, and be incredibly charmed by the staff is not often found. Would recommend to a million friends!
My boyfriend and I got in our first fight because I took the last bite of the curry tuna belly without offering it to him (I’m not kidding, it was that good). AND the bartender noticed that we got in a tiff and gave us free cheesecake. 11/10 I love it here.
Went to El Pingüino Saturday night for happy hour and it was fantastic. The drinks were on point—we both had excellent martinis, followed by oysters that were some of the best I’ve ever had. Perfect size with incredible flavor. Dillion took great care of us and gave spot-on recommendations that made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be back.
I went to El Pingüino about two weeks ago and absolutely loved that they offer happy hour seven days a week and it’s becoming a routine for us! The hours are 4–7 PM, plus a late-night happy hour from 10 PM to midnight. Their seafood happy hour is pretty simple they only offer one type of oyster but it was super fresh and delicious. Clean, lightly briny, and perfect with just a squeeze of lemon. And they have really great basque cheesecake! The overall vibe is relaxed and easygoing, making it a great spot to unwind after work or grab a late-night drink. If you’re in Greenpoint and love oysters, this place is definitely worth checking out.
