Salinas

Master Critic Review

Salinas 8.8

West Chelsea

Vibes: Date Night Magic Girls Night Out Approved Luxury Dining Elite Trendy Table Hotspots

A refined Chelsea standard for modern Spanish cooking, built around meticulous tapas and deeply flavored rice dishes. The room feels grown-up and quietly romantic, and the kitchen’s precision shows most in seafood, jamón-forward bites, and polished seasonal specials.

Must-Try Dishes: Pulpo con cenizas, Croquetas cremosas, Paella valenciana

Scores:

Value: 7.6 Service: 8.6 Consistency: 9.1 Food Quality: 9.1 Atmosphere: 8.3 Cultural Relevance: 8.6

What makes it special: High-volume, long-running Chelsea tapas house with a notably precise kitchen.

Who should go: Tapas lovers seeking a polished night out.

When to visit: Weeknight dinner for the calmest room.

What to order: Pulpo con cenizas, croquetas, paella.

Insider tip: Start with pan con tomate + jamón, then split a rice dish.

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday5:30pm - 10:30pm

Wednesday5:30pm - 10:30pm

Thursday5:30pm - 11pm

Friday5:30pm - 12am

Saturday5:30pm - 12am

SundayClosed