Venue-specific photo of Eel Bar, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Eel Bar (venue website) · Source
Eel Bar is a Basque-influenced bar and restaurant on Broome Street on the Lower East Side, opened in June 2024.
Eater New York calls its burger probably the most intense in town: grass-fed beef topped with anchovies and Roquefort. Reviewers praise the raw shrimp, stuffed peppers, fried mussels, bomba rice with clams and swordfish.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Burgers in New York City, According to Eater Editors
“Do you like strong flavors?”
- Eater NY: The Best Lower East Side Restaurants
“It’s no surprise that Eel Bar is sexy — that’s because it comes from the team from nearby Cervo’s.”
- Restaurantji review of Eel Bar
“Had a really great experience here.”
- Restaurantji review of Eel Bar
“Fantastic, interesting, and delicious food in a beautiful setting.”
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