"From the team behind Cervo's, Hart's, and the Fly, Eel Bar is a cool, confident, Basque-inflected hangout spot in the Lower East Side. Head to this bar for dates, random solo meals, and backup dinner plans when hype spots nearby quote absurd waits: It's less a destination and more a place to keep in your rotation. Walk-ins may have to wait a little - Somm Time and the Ten Bells are right there, though - but it's easy to snag a reservation on short notice."
"Send New England fried clams for a semester in Europe, and you get Eel Bar's spicy, paprika-dusted fried mussels. You need them for picking at, especially if you're drinking. The burger features pungent Roquefort, tart boquerones, sharp raw onion shreds, and pickled piparra peppers. That might sound overwhelming, but each element keeps the others in check, and the result is satisfying in a primal way."
"Dimly lit and retro, with a romantic, neon-tinged glow: It's lively to loud, especially as the night goes on. Opt for the bar if you're alone or with one person. Eel Bar is essentially an homage to olive oil - even the cheesecake gets a big glug. The restaurant uses a mix of olive oils, but it's the prominently flavored Il Tratturello from Italy that gives both the cheesecake and the mayo their edge."
Eel Bar is a Basque-inflected hangout on the Lower East Side created by the team behind Cervo's, Hart's, and the Fly. The drinks program centers on vermouth, with a wet signature martini blended from two vermouths alongside a filthy martini. Small plates include spicy, paprika-dusted fried mussels, a Roquefort-and-boquerones burger with pickled piparra peppers, and thick, crispy fries served with olive-oil–infused mayo. Dim, retro, neon-tinged lighting creates a lively, often loud atmosphere. Walk-ins may wait because of neighboring bars, but reservations are usually easy. Olive oil, notably Il Tratturello from Italy, flavors several dishes and desserts.
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