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Ensenada Brooklyn Reviews from The Last Year
So good, great ceviche and great Rita's.
Amazing service worth the drive from manhattan.
Ensenada is a vibey Mexican seafood spot in South
Ensenada is a vibey Mexican seafood spot in South Williamsburg that partially turns into a club at night. The menus highlight mezcal and seafood, two of my favorite things. Though we came here as a party of two and still had a great time, I'd say Ensenada is more of a group spot, as I noticed there were more large parties than small ones. Service is excellent, food is paced well, no notes there. Overall, a really fun evening with delicious food and drink, with the added bonus of basement jams and dancing after hours. We came here at around 8:45 on a Saturday night. We had some train issues on the way and texted the restaurant, and they were kind enough to shift our once-earlier reservation time. The space itself is fairly small, with larger tables lining the perimeter of the space and a few high-top tables for pairs in the center. There's also some seating at the majestic bar, which is designed and lit beautifully. We were at one of the high-top tables which was initially concerning because we didn't know how the table could fit our many courses, but they paced out our dishes such that we didn't have any issues. As a mezcal lover, I was overwhelmed with excitement when I saw the cocktail menu. I started with the El Casino (condesa gin, lillet, mal bien zacate limon, guindilla pepper), which is an expertly crafted martini/vesper variation that's so smooth it's dangerous. Highly recommend if you're even sort of into martinis. My other go-to aside from a martini is a negroni, so I had to try the Mezcal White Negroni (mezcal espadin, lillet, suze, lemon), which was also delicious. My husband got the Seasonal Paloma with mezcal and then the Dios Mio (hoja santa infused mezcal, dark rum, cointreau, avocado pit orgeat, lemon, basil oil), both of which were delicious but the second was a true masterpiece of a drink. Food-wise, we decided to get a good sampling of the menu, though with two of us were not able to get the famous whole fish, as it would've meant sacrificing some of the other dishes. Overall, the food is and bright, with clean and bold flavors and plenty of spice. Eats, below: Tostada de atun w/ guacamole, salsa macha, plum sesame seeds: A+ Hot out of the gate was this seriously delicious and beautifully presented tostada, our favorite dish of the night. Just a perfect and complete bite with all the right textures and flavors. Ceviche Tradicional w/ pescado: A- This was very good just less exciting than the other dishes. We had ordered so much fish that after a while we just became less interested in this than the other stuff, but it was still enjoyable. Ensalada Cesar w/ chicories, white anchovy dressing, grapefruit, parmesan, sourdough breadcrumbs: A We felt like we needed some veggies so we opted for the one veggie dish on the menu (other than the cucumber aguachile). We thoroughly enjoyed it and gobbled it up quickly. I love a Cesar with seasonal produce. I'm not usually a big fan of citrus in general (just doesn't do it for me) but for whatever reason I loved the grapefruit in this salad. Aguachile amarillo w/ camaron (shrimp), aji amarillo, turmeric, lemongrass, cucumber, radish, avocado: A This one was the medium spicy option of the aguachiles, a little too spicy for my husband but he was able to enjoy some of it. The flavor combo here is one of my favorite savory things and it paired nicely with the shrimp. Taco de pescado w/ chipotle aioli, slaw, pico de gallo: A+ Granted I only had one small bite of this because it was just an order of one small taco for my husband, but that one bite was pretty magical. Definitely one of the best fish tacos I've ever had. Few things are more satisfying than a fish taco with chipotle aioli.
While the food was good, I would not go back to eat here.
Some aspects of the service made the otherwise good restaurant bad. From the cake cutting charge (that NO ONE told us about), to the 22% compulsary tip for a group of 6 and the shrfharge for a debit/credit payment, it felt like the restaurant just wanted us to spend more money. After a lengthy order the waitress suggested we get the biggest (and most expensive) thing on the menu becaude it wasn't enough food. Thankfully we waited, as even without that dish we had many leftovers. When we brought up the issue of the cake cutting fee the waitress became combative and continued to say it was protocol. We were okay with paying the fee and we're just communicating that the protocol should include letting guests know of the charge BEFOREHAND. She continued to come over and defend her position (at least 4 times) even though we had already agreed to pay the fee which made it feel incredibly frustrating and unnecessary. Especially since the bill which included compulsory tip was over $450... The service we experienced will not make us come back.
The people who left 1 star reviews for this place are
The people who left 1 star reviews for this place are simply wrong.... Everything cooked to perfection..... really great flavors in all the dishes and everything tasted really fresh. Simply good food. Will def be returning.
Yuuuuum!! We went a month ago and I keep wanting to go back.
The last time I loved seafood dishes this much is when were at Entremar in Mexico City. The two tostadas on the menu are a must! The tuna had roasted sesame, umami flavors and the scallop tostada had a zesty, citrus pop that accompanied the tuna so well. We also loved the chips, salsa flight and guacamole. My husband os obsessed with the crispy fish taco - says its the best he has ever had. Everything else we ate was 10/10. We had a group of 6 and all of us left stuffed and sooo happy. Special and necessary shout out to the dios mio mezcal cocktail. It was perfect.I want one now .
augachiles- was told to order to smalls.
don't do it augustine negro. - smoky fun, lingering heat begging for next bite middle spice- watered and a bit too sour spoon to mouth then bite chip tortillas a bit overcooked and crunchy pork. tasty with figs and peppers but at time more breading than meat. key lime pie is deconstructed winner. would get another service is mid. servers put drink tray over phone. they are not very serious. had to ask multiple questions about the menu. bartender forgot drink order.
Hands down the best Mexican in Brooklyn! I will say
Hands down the best Mexican in Brooklyn! I will say everything is on the spicy side so if you're not a fan, stay away. Otherwise it's to die for. The ceviches are incredibly flavorful and fresh, tostadas (especially the tuna) is out of this world, and tacos are perfection.
We walked in to Ensenada Friday night and grabbed the sole
We walked in to Ensenada Friday night and grabbed the sole remaining outdoor table. Not sure if it was an out of sight out of mind situation with the outdoor tables but unfortunately service was verrry very slow. From what I could tell, it seemed like the move here was chips and guac and salsa and some shots of mezcal... but we went a different route and tried some cocktails, along with shrimp and fish tacos, vuelve a la vida campechano and the pork milanesa. The food was all pretty solid in terms of flavor, but the portions were a bit small. The mezcal Negroni was a good choice. They sent us home with the limón curd dessert because of the service/food delays which was okay - the kiwi was a nice touch. All that to say, while the food was tasty, it unfortunately wasn't worth the wait.
What a treat! Ensenada surpassed our expectations on every
What a treat! Ensenada surpassed our expectations on every level! Each course was exquisite in taste and texture, and was equally well presented. The service was attentive and willing to discuss the menus (we especially loved the bartender, Marcus.) The atmosphere projected a delightful, happy buzz, and it still was easy to carry on a conversation with our dining companions. Thank you! We will be back!
My family came here to celebrate my sister's birthday.
We ordered the chips and guacamole, two tacos de pescado, a taco de camaron, tostada de viera, camaron, ceviche, verde aguachile, negro aguachile, the jaiba suave, the housemade pickles, the hibiscus pie, and the crema de limon. Everything was really good. I didn't know what to expect because I haven't seen a Mexican restaurant with a menu quite like this one. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was really good, and I noticed that they have outstanding press coverage. I would definitely come here again. I would also want to order more of the tacos in the future. The restaurant was pretty good and overall I think this is a great place for when you want to gather with friends or family for a special event or just because.
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Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
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Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Appointment
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
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Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Just got scammed!
Thats unfortunate but you can always get your money back if they cancel the reservation.
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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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