Erin Merlo

4 weeks ago

"We were really excited to visit after moving into the neighbourhood and were hoping it could become our new Sunday football spot. Unfortunately, the service felt really disappointing. We ordered one appetizer first just to get something in our stomachs before choosing drinks, and our server seemed annoyed by that. The dish was great, so when he came back to clear it, we told him we loved it and ordered another. He was really rude about it and walked off. After finishing the second dish, we were talking about which drinks to order when he suddenly dropped the bill on our table without saying anything. He returned with the machine, and even though we were confused about why he wanted us to settle so early, we paid — including a 20% tip. Right after that, he came back and silently placed a “Reserved” sign on our table. There were multiple empty tables around us with no signs, so it felt pretty clear he wanted us to leave. It really seemed like they were annoyed we weren’t drinking right away, even though other tables were having a single beer and our food alone would’ve been a higher spend than that. A simple check-in or even asking if we wanted anything else would’ve gone a long way. Unfortunately, it felt rude and unwelcoming which is super disappointing because we were excited about have this spot so close."

s a

a month ago

"I enjoyed my visit to Bodega 88! The food was excellent — I had the Comida Familiar ($24.25) with Ropa Vieja(+$1.25), and it was flavorful, tender, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh. The vibe was lively but comfortable, a great spot to enjoy a nice meal and enjoy watching sports. Yes, they have great TVs, too! The service was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely a spot l'll be coming back to soon!"

Ant Smith

3 months ago

"A group of us went late - after work. The service was decent. However, due to the hour many things on the menu weren’t available. The portions were good. The bathroom was good. 1 of the best things about the place was that it was open so late & the vibe was casual (not too loud)."

Joey Stipek

4 months ago

"Bodega88 feels like your neighborhood bodega grew up, got a passport, and discovered bold flavors. The bar serves wings that mean business: crispy skin with just the right snap, sauced to perfection without drowning the flavor, and balanced with cool ranch plus carrots and celery. It’s makes you forget small talk."

jenny t

6 months ago

"Best wings on the Upper West Side! We love coming here to catch the game. Great vibes, warm hospitality, and Jose always takes amazing care of us. Highly recommend!"