1. Bathtub Gin
8.6
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews
Ashley Simon: Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
Erin Clarke: Good drinks. Mostly gin based...obviously, but those made with Tequila and Rum are tasty.
Cyrus Eslami: Get the "Toreador," best off-menu tequila drink
3. Bodega Negra
7.6
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th and 9th ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 60 tips and reviews
Brittany I: The pork belly carnitas taco is probably the best taco I've ever had. Also, order the el diablo for an awesome tequila based drink
Eater: Like the London original, the menu includes dishes from all across Mexico, including many specialties from the Yucatan region, plus a few non-traditional items. Read more.
The Corcoran Group: Be sure to come with a big group so you can sample a bunch of dishes. Our favorites: honey ribs, steak fajitas, soft-shell crab tacos, tuna tostaditas, & of course the Don Huevo. Excellent drinks too!
6. Loulou
8.1
176 8th Ave (at W19th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 7 tips and reviews
kevin kiernan: Ribeye, asparagus, pommes (it's all we ordered and it was all great). To-go Martinis also on point.
Sara R: Decoration is extremely nice and cosy, service was amazing, food is okay though.
Rachel C: For brunch: burgers, eggs benedict; French toast croissant was not as good as it looked.
10. Fonda
7.5
189 9th Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 30 tips and reviews
Nicole Regan: Fun atmosphere, delicious queso. Pitchers of sangria are definitely the way to go.
Lindsey Rosenthal: Delicious guacamole and fried plantains. Average drinks, decent entrees, but the guac and plantains can't be beat
Patty Chen: I was amazing!!! Get some
12. Porteño
7.8
299 10th Ave (btwn W 27th & W 28th St), New York, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Chelsea · 58 tips and reviews
Cheen The Curious: Cocktails. Enjoyed their concoctions here including Chamuyo ($16, pictured), a citrus vodka-based drink, with bitters & orange & grapefruit juices. Wished it was stronger 😬
7th.List: Argentinian specialties. There is a bar and dining area. On the menu, pollo a la paprika (chicken breast with skin thoroughly immersed in paprika), jujeña empanada. Dessert? budin de pan Read more.
@JaumePrimero: Love this hidden gem in West Chelsea! Argentinian restaurants are hard to come by in NYC, definitely worth a visit!
14. Socarrat Paella Bar
8.3
259 W 19th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · Chelsea · 147 tips and reviews
Gansevoort Hotel Group: An extremely alluring and intimate atmosphere coupled with fantastic spanish wine and, our favorite, NYC paella (particularly the arroz negro) is, just, the perfect way to get your night started!
Dens: Really, just get anything here. Amazing.
Charly Seamon: I like my paella like I like my men: black!
15. Coppelia
9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews
Shelby Knox: Highly recommend the Alitas 100 Curtis, chicken wings with a chocolate chipotle glaze, the chopped chicharron salad and the Hemmingway cocktail. A neighborhood fave with reasonable prices & fun vibe.
Time Out New York: Try the Mac and Chicharrón, a double dose of pork with a silky mix of American and cheddar cheeses, spiked with spicy sambal. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Ryan Williams: Spiked milkshakes. Also 24hrs