O Lavrador
| Address: | 138-40 101st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435, USA |
| Phone: | +1 718-526-1526 |
| Site: | olavradorrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–10PM |
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Leo O
Came here with a group of 9 people. They were very accommodating as we originally told them we had 6 people and they were able to add an extra table so that all of us could fit comfortably. There were also a huge party that night that took up half their dining space. Good thing we came earlier because we all got our foods at the same time. For appetizers we tried the Lulas Fritas (fried calamari) and Ameijoas Recheadas com Toucinho (baked clams with bacon). For main courses: I had the paelha marinheira (lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and scallops) and got the opportunity to try Lagosta Recheada (lobster) and Polvo Grelhado (grilled octopus). I did not try the rest. For desserts: I tried the Pudim flan and creme brulee. Onto the appetizers. We had 2 orders of lulas fritas and I would not get them again. They gave too little for one order and definitely overpriced for the amount that they give you. It wasnt that crispy and the calamari was rubbery. The sauce was standard, they didnt modify it or attempt to change it. The baked clams was much better. It was seasoned well and had some spices in it. I wouldnt say it had an amazing wow factor to it, but at least it was much better than the calamari. The paelha was pretty good. You can easily share one order with 2 people without having to order the larger size. They do include lots of seafood. I practically didnt have a bite of rice without seafood. Only thing I wish they included was 2 lobster tails instead of half a lobster tail with its feet (which doesnt have any meat at all). A few issues with it though. Too salty and rice was too soggy. All the seafood were overcooked because Im sure its the way it was prepared. If I had to be okay with something, I would rather have overcooked seafood than soggy rice. The lagosta recheada was good. Just your basic full lobster with their sauce of shrimp and crab meat stuffing. Only issue with it was the saltiness. The side of vegetables were boiled and they sprinkled salt on it. I just think that the chef is heavy handed. The grilled octopus was okay. A little too soggy for me. It was seasoned well, just not cooked properly. The flan wasnt to my liking. It was very thick and very eggy. It wasnt too sweet which was good. The creme brulee was different. It taste a little different. At first bite, I didnt like it but it kind of grew on me as I tried more of it. It has an almond aftertaste. The texture of the brulee was too soft for me. It was decent. Service was good, not great. I had to ask many times to have my water re-filled. However, they did come often to give us new plates and take away the old ones. Overall, I think this place is a solid 3-3.5 stars. It does miss a lot of marks to even reach a 4 star but I wouldnt mind coming here again. I would give this play a try again and see if another dish does better. Enjoy!
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lee menaa
Over all the food was ok despite my steak that was almost still alive when i ordered medium rare, but I honestly feel like the waiter had something against me. I said, "thank you. Several times and not once did he say youre welcome. Proving to me that i was not welcome at all. He had an obvious crush on my cousin and it was made all of us cringe.. the rest of us irrelevant people were trying to order and he was just chattting with her about how expensive his old ray bans were... thus causing me to get the wrong order of course...EVERYBODYS ORDER WAS RIGHT EXCEPT MINE.. I wouldnt be surprised if he spat on my food. I hope he didnt. Then he got shots for my cousin and my boyfriend and didnt even bother to offer me one. I was in between both of them. I cant recall his name but hes dark brown, rooster lookalike, shaved head with a patch of black hair on top, and he had thick framed nerd glasses. He had such a nasty attitude with me which made me extremely uncomfortable the whole time. Also made a bunch of sarcastic comments. Definitely not coming back.
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ashti m
I went to dinner last night with my sister to celebrate my birthday and far by it was the greatest experience I had at a restaurant. The staff is very pleasant and checks in on you very often to make sure everything is okay. The manager (Cesar), is a delight. Hes very funny and makes sure that youre smiling and enjoying the evening. The food was beyond my expectations. I had the mussels in creamy sauce for appetizer and it was amazing. The entree looked like a feast for 3. As much as I loved the food, I could not finish it on my own. At the end of dinner, my sister ordered a tiramisu for dessert and the manager was so kind to put a candle and even offered to take pictures for us. Over all, I had a great time and I will definitely be visiting very soon. I think it will be a wonderful place for date night as well.
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Christopher Neal
I have been at this restaurant twice now with my family. Ive ordered the Lobster tail with Filet mignon both times and both times it was delicious. The meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. I really liked the sangria and the cute cups it comes in. The restaurant is very clean and the ambiance pleasant. I took off one star due to the waitress that serviced our table the last time I went. She just stood there when I asked for a few minutes as I tried to decide to pick something different from the last time I went. She stated she wanted to take the order all in one shot. I felt uncomfortable making her wait so I just picked what I previously mentioned. Said waitress didnt come by until it was time for the check to be paid.
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Sleep Inn JFK Liberty Ave
Absolutely wonderful!! My co-worker and I originally stopped in to grab lunch to go and ended up dining in and having our sales/management meeting. Martha the bartender/server was an absolute sweetheart. Very attentive and friendly. We also had the pleasure of meeting Manuela (a manager) who is a darling. Very clean and welcoming restaurant. All the staff we encountered is all hardworking, friendly and helpful.You must stop by for lunch or dinner. They also have great happy hour specials. The food is fresh, hot and very tasty. Will definitely be stopping by again. Might have to have all our meetings there : ))
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Jim Ryan
A Portuguese Restaurant in a Portuguese neighborhood! What more could you ask for? There is a Dining Room, as well as yet another private dining/party room, but it is best to sit in the Tap Room. My favorite is sitting and eating at the bar. The TVs are usually showing Soccer (Football) and there are usually lively fans. Food is great, try the sausage and I recommend the Paella. There is a small parking lot and everything is at ground level (no steps) therefore wheelchair accessible. Get on their mailing list and theyll send you a Birthday Special. Highly recommended!
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hui chen
This place is so cozy. The food is great. We always get the mussels and its delicious. My staple is the chicken parmesan here. They make a mean one. My husband usually get the black squid linguine which is also delicious. Their pizza is amazing! The bread the give you with your meal is from the pizza crust from their oven - its the closest to pizza Ill allow myself but its a piece of heaven. Highly recommend to try it!
