Agave - Mexican Fusion

646-736-2962

140 7th Ave South New York, NY 10014

www.agaveny.com

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Innovative Mexican fusion cuisine in a candlit, Mexican adobe setting in New York's historic West Village.

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Restaurant Management, $$, Brunch, Dine At The Bar, Food Delivery, Happy Hour, Lunch Spot, Outdoor Dining, Private Parties, Private Rooms, Prix Fixe Menu, Romantic Dining, Margaritas

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AGAVE is an elegantly casual Mexican restaurant that raises the bar for Mexican cuisine, atmosphere, and service. Our Mexican adobe BAR has been voted one of the TOP 10 Tequila Bars in the United States by Playboy Magazine. In true Mexican food tradition, it is home to more than 150 varieties of liquid gold accompanied by a powerful drinks menu. No triple sec, no sugar-just organic tequila, agave nectar and lime. Our candlelit Mexican RESTAURANT, also decorated in Mexican adobe, is both warm and intimate and AGAVE's menus are created with the greatest care to ensure an enchanted experience for Mexican cuisine . You can also enjoy your Mexican food dining experience in Our PRIVATE DINING ROOM which accommodates 30 guests amid the glow of a candlelit fireplace. The SIDEWALK CAFE offers a front row seat to New York's West Village. The choice is all yours!

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The Scene
Smooth adobe walls, spruce-latticed ceilings and flickering candles help create the stylishly relaxed vibe. Sit by the tall front windows watching West Village strollers, or settle into the warm, spacious back dining room. An informed, unobtrusively friendly staff takes care of newcomers and the slew of Agave addicts alike.

The Food
The menu offers fresh, intricately flavored twists on Southwestern fare, in generous portions. Standout appetizers include red snapper seviche, lamb and manchego taquitos and perfect guacamole. Cumin croutons, spiced pecans and jicama enhance the hearty salads. Quesadillas and tacos are kicked up a notch with barbecued-duck picadillo or Maine lobster fillings, accented by mango pico or sweet plantains. Well-prepared skirt steak and Angus short ribs with a delicate mole are entree favorites. Save room for Mexican vanilla creme brulee or cider-glazed, pecan-stuffed apples with ice cream--then come back for one of the best brunches in town.

Key Points

  • Impeccably Prepared Cuisine
  • Award-Winning Margaritas
  • Warm, Inviting Atmosphere

The Inside Scoop

  1. When to Go - Happy Hour 5-7 Mon-Fri. Brunch offers 30 treats from which to choose: blueberry pancakes with lemon cream cheese, spicy pressed chicken sandwiches, and more.
  2. What to Drink - The bar serves more than 150 kinds of tequila and has a powerful drinks menu. No triple sec, no sugar-just organic tequila, agave nectar and lime
  3. The Extras - Visit our second location, MOJAVE, in Astoria.

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Ratings_icons Fantastic!

Bridget_Jones

What a fantastic place! I love the interior - it's refreshing, new and different from all your typical NYC restaurants. The menu can be confusing for those who have trouble making decisions, as everything sounds incredible. I recommend looking around the restaurant and asking the waiter: "What is he having, what is she drinking? Etc..." That's almost easier than trying to imagine what all those wonderful entrees will taste and look like. Can't beat the price either: I think the most expensive entree I saw on the menu was $25! Appetizers are on the average about $6-10. (Not bad). Drinks are slightly pricey though. (I guess they have to make up for cutting you a deal on the entrees) However, if you stick to 2 cocktails with your entree you can expect to have a delicious dinner for about $35ish per person. They also have very interesting cocktails here that I haven't seen anywhere else in NYC. I hate to rave about this place because it will increase the popularity - but this place deserves a great review. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

Pros: Beautiful presentation of food, great prices, interesting cocktails

Cons: Crowded

Posted 01/06/07

Ratings_icons good recommendation

vero15314

Had a good time here. We were recommeneded by our hotel concierge who said this place was fun, and she was right. the food was awesome. I really enjoyed the chicken corn chowder and found the beef enchiladas to have a little something extra. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dinner and our drinks were amazing and beautiful. Everyone was friendly and attentive even though the place was busy. If your looking for a nice place to eat, with good food, great drinks and a good atmosphere, come here.

Pros: hospitable, sangria yeah!

Posted 01/03/07

Ratings_icons New Year's Eve

mcmcmc33

Spent New Year's Eve at Agave and had a very nice time. It was a little crowded (for no crowds I guess you stay home) but the food was delicious and the live music a real bonus. A good choice.

Pros: Food and Ambiance

Posted 01/03/07

Ratings_icons Food okay, bar not so much.

laurie334

I went to Agave to eat last week with my friends and had a few disappointing encounters. We had reservations and had to wait a bit to be seated. No problem, we decided to wait at the bar. While we were getting our drinks, we noticed the bartender's dreads, (which were down to her ankles), sopping through a bucket filled with sangria. After being disturbed by the scene we opted not to get drinks after all. Then, we noticed a busboy speaking in Spanish about one of the other customers' rear end. I guess they don't expect us to understand. Then, as though it wasn't bad enough, the conversation the bussers were having turned to my girlfriend, and I recognized them using several vulgar words while making reference to the color of skirt she was wearing. We were finally seated and the food was average, but we were slightly perturbed by the evening's events.

Pros: Nice music, food decent.

Cons: Vulgar busboys, dreads in drinks.

Posted 01/01/07

Ratings_icons Best meal in a longtime

poysin1

My wife and I were recommended this place as a charming neighborhood restaurant and our experience lived up to it. My wife's Shrimp Tacos were incredible, fresh, flavor in each bite. The guacamole was smooth and chunky with an airy taste of cilantro. The short ribs were just what we needed on the first cold night of the winter. Melt in your mouth with hints of chile and corn in the mashed potatoes. The room was busy and there was a nice flow to it. We will be back with friends soon. Oh and a must try: the spicy margarita with real jalapenos!

Posted 12/28/06

Ratings_icons Average food, TERRIBLE Service, Argumentative Owner

cherie323

All's well that ends well, or shoudn't they especially if you've built a pretty good reputation?
Started off the night w/ lots of laughter for a bday celebration. Ordered drinks- margaritas were WAY too sweet (OJ mixed w/ super sweet pre made slushy that prob came from a 7-11 slurrpy dispenser). My entree of mahi mahi tacos was just OK~ for $17 I think a little bit more effort/ flavor/ presentation was called for. I've had better at mexican chain restaurants. I really wanted to like Agave- all these rave reviews and I was willing to add Agave to my list of recommendations to my peers. Boy was I wrong!! I WILL NEVER GO BACK because of their HORRENDOUS service.
The Owner-Cecil is quite the Aggravated Hostess (not sure if she failed Hospitality 101 but my bet's on YES). I handed Cecil my cupcakes for my friend's bday and she advised there was $4 charge p/ person; simply bringing in the cupcakes meant we had to pay the extra $$; we'd be using up their plates, etc. Made sense, so I obliged. A little later, I mentioned the extra charge to my friends and we all agreed, we didn't need plate and fork service- we'd easily light our own candles and not use up extra utensils, THUS AVOIDING the extra $$, right? WRONG. We ended up getting our bill w/ the $4 fee per person. Called over the waitress, who subsequently brought over Cecil, the Grouch. She immediately pointed her finger at me saying we previously had an understanding about their policy. My understanding was IF we used their utensils, we pay. If not, don't pay- should be simple as cake. Cecil stood arguing w/ us (guests in her restaurant), belittling us (had the nerve to say "do you know what a restaurant is?") Her answer: it's a business. Obviously all she sees is dollar signs, and NO respect for blding customer loyalty, word of mouth, NO hospitality, NO graciousness, and absolutely NO ease of handling dramatic situations. 1st & and LAST visit. Think twice about celebrating here.

Cons: Service, No sense of customer service

Posted 12/27/06

Ratings_icons OK Mexican, Nice Decor

nyckrissy

It's a really cute restaurant. Not the best Mexican (and definitely not Authentic). That being said you'll enjoy yourself if you're with a group of friends. Their mojitos are ok. Their portions are small. Their menu is fusion-esque. Prices are a little high for what you're getting. I'd recommend Dos Caminos for better Mexican.

Posted 12/22/06

Ratings_icons GREAT PRIVATE DINNING

anastasiabeav

I WAS RECENTLY A GUESTS AT A PRIVATE EVENT HERE AND WAS IMPRESSED BY THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE. THE ROOM GLOWS IN CANDLE LIGHT, THE FOOD AND SERVICE MADE US FEEL AS SPECIAL AS A PRIVATE EVENT SHOULD. GOOD JOB.

Pros: PERSONALIZED ATTENTION

Posted 12/02/06

Ratings_icons Best Southwestern I've had in the area

ericj2k

Great food, great service. Seemed to be a diverse crowd and later on at night it got noisy, but I like lively restaurants and if you like quiet there are plenty of other empty/quiet restaurants in Manhattan. I've had a bunch of different dishes here and they were all top notch. Try the margaritas and the sangria for drinks. The sangria's actually not a bad deal at $35 a pitcher considering you get probably about 8 glasses out of it.

Pros: Lively atmosphere, good food, appropriately priced, good for large groups

Cons: Parking can be hard to find if you're coming from out of the area

Posted 11/20/06

Ratings_icons Delicious southwestern food!

kellysan24

This was our first time to Agave and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We started off with a couple (strong) margarita's. The guacamole appetizer was so delicious and I love how they presented it with sour cream and salsa next to it. I enjoyed the masa crusted chicken salad and my boyfriend who doesn't like mexican food....absolutely loved his dish! We ended the meal with the chocolate cake which is for chocolate lovers. We will definitely be coming back here.

Pros: Best mexican food! Cool, romantic ambience! Great guacamole dip!

Cons: Noisy when busy, when slow didn't particulary like wait staff talking near our table

Posted 11/20/06

Ratings_icons Good food for your money

tj107

This is really "fancy mexican/southwest" at its best. I am always amazed at how great everyhting I order is. The prices can tend to be a little high.

Oh and those dirnks! I crave them form time to time, especially the White Sangria.

Posted 11/07/06

Ratings_icons Excellent Margaritas

formulaone57

Really delicious margaritas. Delicous food. Always satisfied with every meal and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Posted 10/30/06

Ratings_icons Good food, good tequila

irvinsha

I've been to this place several times and I'm always impressed by the quality of the food. This is one of the few places where "Southwestern" food dresses up nicely. It even manages to make tequila seem rich and elitist (sort of). The atmosphere is cozy and candle-lit. The place can be a little loud, but it's manageable. The prices are also very reasonable.

Posted 10/30/06

Ratings_icons Outstanding

tondorf

Best restaurant for the money that I've found in Manhattan. Huge plates, tasty margaritas, attentive waitstaff.

Posted 10/28/06

Ratings_icons GREAT FOOD

hanksteruno

MAN DO I LOVE TEQUILA!! I CAN SIP ON IT ALL DAY LONG, WELL NOT ALL DAY. I LOVE WHEN I FIND A SPOT WHERE THE TEQUILA SELECTION AND FOOD WORK WELL TOGETHER. GOOD STUFF

Pros: TEQUILA SELECTION

Posted 10/28/06

Ratings_icons Fantastic Place for a Birthday

billj4655

Took my friend here for his birthday and were treated exceptionally well by the staff. They welcomingly seated our party of 10, and the service was excellent. The food is top quality, very tasty, and delicious margaritas. Highly recommended.

Pros: Service, margaritas, ambiance

Cons: crowded, busy wait staff

Posted 10/26/06

Ratings_icons Loved this restaurant!!

kckc11

Totally loved this restaurant. my two friends and i went there for drinks and appetizers and decided quickly that we would stay for dinner. the margaritas were the best - and i mean the best. The food was great too. We decided to share and we loved all the dishes. Would definitely go there again and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good food and prompt, friendly service

Pros: food, margaritas and service

Cons: you can't have only one margarita

Posted 10/24/06

Ratings_icons Terrible Terrible Food

lukemil

This is an awful restaurant. The frozen margaritas are too sweet and contain no tequila. The quacamole is tasteless and comes with more sour cream, lettuce, and chopped tomatoes than actual guacamole. The salsa is also tasteless. The chile and corn chowder should be called bland potato soup. The beef fajitas were almost too greasy to eat and normally I like that sort of thing. The service was not so bad, but by promptly bringing food like this they aren't doing any favors. Also it is expensive. The strange thing is that the reviews of this place on Citysearch are stellar. It leads me to believe that Agave or its PR agent is writing those reviews.

Pros: Service

Cons: Food, price, margaritas

Posted 10/23/06

Ratings_icons Great Surprise!

lcunha

We went to Agave for the first time and I was so very surprised by the extraordinary quality of the food! I adore Mexican specialities and to be quite honest find that most restaurants in the city offer very different food than what we normally find in Mexico!

Food is great, good selection of drinks and the service was extremely efficient! We'll be back!

Posted 10/06/06

Ratings_icons Great during the week

chlewis

I went to Agave last week, on Wednesday. I was a little skeptical when I walked in the door, as I felt that I was being rushed to my table by the host. She seemed in a hury to get our table finished since we didn't have reservations and came off to us as rude. However, I was refreshed with the excellent service I received from my server, Kaybon. He was attentive to my, and my husband's, needs and recommended us a great tequila. We had two seafood dishes, the ahi tuna, which he recommended, and were very happy with the course. The appetizers were not as satisfactory as the main course, but nonetheless, it was, overall, enjoyable.

Pros: Excellent, attentive service.

Cons: Not having a reservation will make your evening a setback.

Posted 09/29/06

Ratings_icons Lovely Decor, Poor Service

asophia

Having read positive reviews my friend and I (who both love Southwestern Cuisine) were eager to check out this spot. Although the decor and ambience captured the feel of the Southwest (reminded me of Santa Fe), the food was only average and the service poor. The host was particularly unfriendly, the bartender had an attitude, and it took a good ten to fifteen minutes from when we had been seated for the server to visit our table. Although, our server was friendly he was clearly swamped and unable to provide even moderately attentive service. The food itself was good but nothing spectacular or more exceptional than any other Mexican restaurant I have tried recently. Ultimately, our dining experience at Agave was just ok.

Posted 09/27/06

Ratings_icons Great Food, Great Service

jausiello

For my 2nd Anniversary my boyfriend surprised me with a Broadway Show and Dinner at Agave. He saw how highly the restaurant was rated on CitySearch and made reservations. We were not disappointed. We were seated promptly and served our drinks quickly. In fact our waiter made the drink recommendations as well as food recommendations. He was right on. The food and service was excellent. The ambiance was so romantic. Candles lit the room and made a great mood. I would go again to Agave in a second.

Pros: Food, Service, Romantic Ambience

Cons: Parking - as with most places in the city

Posted 09/25/06

Ratings_icons great place for private parties

crs72

I recently attended a sunday brunch bridal shower in the private room. There were about 15-20 people at the brunch, and the room could have easily accomodated double that amount. The room is very pretty- I didn't feel like we were being shoved off in a closet somewhere (as is the case with some private rooms!). The food was excellent- the huevos rancheros and the salmon salad especially received glowing reviews. The drinks were great, and they got creative on non-alcoholic drinks for the flower girl in attendance. The staff was very attentive, and I was surprised at the few negative reviews that I've seen on Citysearch on the service at Agave. Cecile was the manager who put the brunch together for us, and she was very helpful and responsive. Our server was friendly and welcoming, easy going, and got all of the orders right. Plates were cleared out quickly and easily, dropped forks were quickly replaced, etc. Nothing went wrong, and all of the guests were very happy with the party. I will be back to try dinner soon, and if you're looking for a place to host a private party I would definitely give them a call!
also, although others have noted that it's not good for kids, I thought that at brunch it was fine for kids. Dinner may be a different story.

Pros: the food and the service

Posted 09/25/06

Ratings_icons Gorgeous Atmosphere, Amazing Food

prada79

I just went here for the 2nd time recently & was equally satisfied. I had the pork with parsnips as my entree & the summer leaves salad. They give you generous portions of everything. I've had to take home half of my dinner (& also because I wanted to stretch it out!). The waitstaff is very friendly & unexpectedly unpretentious (given the west village locale). I've eaten both inside the dining room & outside & both have advantages. My only complaint about this last time there was that my drink was very warm.. I forgot what it was called but it had champagne in it so it obviously should've been chilled. Regardless, my experiences there have been extremely favorable & I've recommended this place to all of my friends.

Pros: food, atmosphere, service

Cons: warm drinks

Posted 08/17/06

Ratings_icons Decent, outside seating is too close

bpbrody

This is one of those restuants where the outside 2 top seating is set to squeeze the absolute max number of tables and chairs vice just letting one go / remove just one table so eveyone one is comfortable. Each time someone got up, they had to apologize to the person behind them. Food was very good. the black pork appitizer was quite good. I "question" whether the Kobe beef I ordered was really Kobe beef. Skirt / flank steak is supposed to be cut against the grain so its more tender. maybe becuase it was "Kobe / Wagyu" steak they didnt have to. Service is a little slow, so don't expect to have too many margaritas before, during or after dinner. Good value for the money overall.

Pros: Food / value

Cons: Tight seating for 2 tops outside

Posted 08/16/06

Ratings_icons My new go-to place in the Village

sc1019

First of all, I absolutely love the servers. The bartender was fun and had a drink with me as I waited for a friend. Our waitress was attentive and didn't mind at all when we took a little long to decide on our order. My friend and I shared the AMAZING Maine Lobster and Mango quesadilla, which was certainly a treat and I had the Santa Fe Duck with Mole. If you're as big of a fan of duck as I am, that dish is definitely the way to go. Don't forget to taste one of their fantastic margaritas - I went with passion fruit...A+

Pros: Service, tequila, mole

Cons: Teensy bit expensive, but still worth it, chips a little stale...but I still ate them all

Posted 08/08/06

Ratings_icons one of a kind food. definitely a gem in NY

lmoretti

Dont usually do the citysearch thing. But I came in tonight with a group of friends, absolutely hypnotized by the food, beautiful atmosphere, and gorgeous greek god of a waitor.

The shortbeef is out of this world, definitely have to try! Also everyone should save room for the choc tarte, that was to die for.

If I can say anything to agave, it would be to do something about the air and the washrooms. Too hott!

Overall enjoyed and highlly recommend!

Pros: Everything but the room temperature.

Posted 08/03/06

Ratings_icons Food, Drinks, Service, Atmosphere - A+++!!!

treyui56

I've been frequenting this place since it first opened and have yet to be anything but overwhelmed by the amazingly creative dishes, efficient and professional service, and classy southwestern ambiance of this inexpensive joint in an otherwise sea of overpriced food. This past week, I was lucky enough to try the pecan crusted trout with chipotle sauce. The portions were big and the price was not! ($18). As always - the best Marguerita's in town!

Pros: Creative Dishes, Prices Cheap, Drinks

Posted 08/01/06

Ratings_icons Special day

dizzygiz

I planned my best friends baby shower here. The place was recommended for large parties but instead of the usual big table, we had the event in the new private dinning room. Beautiful! The room is just off the main dinning area. It was perfect for 30 people. We had our own waiters. The food was great (we had a special menu put together), timing was perfect and everyone very sweet. I look forward to trying them out for dinner.

Pros: try the champagne sangria!

Posted 08/01/06

Ratings_icons Great food & margaritas, but POOR management!

nyc1977

My friends and I were looking forward to celebrating a friends 29th B-day on 7/22/06. My friend was looking forward to her favorite dish on the menu & had made reservations for the 14 of us a few weeks beforehand. We were looking forward to a night filled with good food & service, but things dont always go as planned. Little did we know that large groups could only order off the banquet menua menu thats at least 1/3 the size of the regular menu. We politely asked our server for the regular menu, but were told that for large parties they could only offer us the banquet menu (would have gone elsewhere had we known). We asked for the manager & she explained to us that their chef couldnt accommodate such a large group with the regular menu. When we explained to the manager that we were not told this, she said there was no way we could not have been told this! Rather than politely apologize for us not receiving notice, she began arguing with us. She informed us that this was told to us in our reservation confirmation. However, we were never told this (doubled checked the email confirmation-nothing was said). Good customer service mandates a diplomatic explanation as to why we had to be given the banquet menu. Note: We would have understood had the manager not been so impolite. She finally agreed to let us order from the regular menu, but we werent allowed to order quesadillas (some of us were disappointed!). To top off our bad experience, we had brought cupcakes for our friends birthday & were told that wed be charged $3 a piece just to eat our cupcakes. We were not told this beforehand (even though we informed the restaurant beforehand). While Agave has great food & margaritas, the service (and especially the managers argumentative behavior) turned us all off. There were 14 and many of us had been there for the first time. NYC has many places with great food & margaritas. We're not returning.

Posted 07/31/06

Ratings_icons really nice

tigerb

Had a great time. Brought my parents for their anniversary and the people could not have been kinder. Our waitress was attentive and made my parents feel special. The food was really good. Th only glitch it got really hot at one point. Thats what frozen margaritas are for I guess.
Had been there before and was right to go back for this special event.

Pros: caring staff, chocolate fondu

Cons: heat, noisy

Posted 07/28/06

Ratings_icons A good restaurant

mzx380

Agave is a nice restaurant with good dishes. it's a good restaurant particularly for couples because that's what they seem to cater to. It's a little cramped because of just how many people want to eat there but the outdoor dining in the summer gives you a little breathing room. The only thing which is a glaring negative is the service which is sub par due to the gross overcrowding. If you want a restaurant that's packed like a lounge but has good food, this is a spot to visit

Pros: food, atmosphere

Cons: bad service, crowded

Posted 07/27/06

Ratings_icons Why is this place highly recommended?

audreylauryn

Lets just say I felt so uncomfortable at the restaurant that both my fiance and I were left wondering Am I welcomed here? Besides being ignored most of the night by our waitress in a very suspicious manner, the food and drinks were worse than Chilis or any other Southwestern restaurant chain! Maybe it was an off night for the cooks, but it cannot be that off. Half of our food did not make it to the table and the items that did, were lifeless. I was so disappointed because Agave was highly recommended by my friends and now they feel terrible about that manner in which we were treated and the terrible food.

Pros: It was near the subway; seated w/ reservations but heard this is not always true

Cons: Food, drinks, price and wait staff

Posted 07/27/06

Ratings_icons Good mexican Spot

ptbebes9

Great appetizers & entrees especially where in the city there are not too many good mexican/southwestern restaurants. Nice decor and good customer service. Prices are reasonable. Good drinks. Definitely enjoyed myself and will return.

Pros: food, service, prices

Posted 07/24/06

Ratings_icons A must Try

dengar7948

My wife and I were there on the 3rd of July and completely enjoyed our experience. The drinks were very good and strong..we had herradura margaritas. The food was also above our expectations. We love mexican food that actually has flavor and spice and this place has it..Unlike Dos Caminos, Agave is definitly a great dining experience. The appetizers were amazing and the entree was even better. I would definetly recomend this resturant to anyone searching for upscale mexican food. Compared to other resturants I have been to in the city, the prices are very reasonable and the portions are very generous. EXCELLENT!!!!!

Pros: delicious food and drinks

Cons: service was a little slow but usual for NYC resturants anyway

Posted 07/04/06

Ratings_icons Good food but slow service

juliatroyan

Went to Agave for my birthday. The food was good but took too long to arrive. The nice suprize from the restaurant was a free desert cake. Overall, average experience, probably would go somewhere else next time.

Posted 06/28/06

Ratings_icons Very good margaritas

bornandraisedherenyc

The Margaritas are excellent. The first time I ate there the food was amazing, the second time I had a quesadilla which was just a quesadilla. I'm not sure I'd give the restaurant a 9.7 which is "walks on water" but I'd still give it a good review. If you go expecting everything that goes with a 9.7 you may be disappointed, its good but not OMG I can't live without it.

Pros: Margaritas, lovely space, decorated nicely

Cons: Food isn't consistently excellent, may be just okay

Posted 06/22/06

Ratings_icons Very good food, definitly recommended

salzamt

I went there only once on my trip to NY. The food was really excellent. Many entrees are between $15 and $20 (you can decide if you think that is cheap or expensive). The restaurant is not very spacious though. The next table was about one foot away, and we could clearly hear all conversation on the tables to the left and the right.

The service was average, but there were no major reasons to complain. I would definitely go back there for the food and the atmosphere.

Posted 06/20/06

Ratings_icons horrible service, good food

flutin

i made a reservation at agave for a friend who was moving away.

we all liked the brunch items we had but when we later asked if the chips were supposed to come with the meal, the waitress explained it away by saying sometimes they forget instead of apologizing and offering something extra.

they were also doing construction right next to us. the hostess not only didn't offer an apology but asked us to sit in that particular location in the first place.

the prices are fairly typical ny prices at about $15-$20 per person. while the food is above average, i would recommend going somewhere else. given the way we were treated, it's obvious that they don't care about their customers.

Pros: good food, average prices

Cons: TERRIBLE service

Posted 06/19/06

Ratings_icons A Great Visit

maceluva

I took my wife to a play and dinner. I called for reservations, but Saturday 05/22/2006 was filled. We stopped by anway and the hostess, Cecille found us an immediate romantic table. Hey, the entire place is romantic! The appetizer of Hand Hacked Haas Avocado Guacamole with Blue Corn Tostados was excellent! The entrees of Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken and Cider Brined Pork Tenderloin were equally delicious!! The dessert we tried was ridiculously good!!! The meal was not expensive at all. The staff was attentive, quick and kind. This is a speical place for cozy dinners. Guys, if you screwed up recently or need to build brownie points, take her to AGAVE!

Pros: Atrium Seating, Romantic, Attentive Staff

Cons: Not Great Parking

Posted 06/01/06

Ratings_icons ...and the margaritas are divine!

boomoola

Drown in the luscious flavors and slurpy textures of the freshest mango and passion-fruit margaritas around. The brunch is super - blueberry pancakes with lemon cream cheese and maple syrup are good enough to leave an impact through the margarita haze while the huevos rancheros are just excellent. We started with the golden fried crunchy goodness of calamari which I highly recommend, along with the yummy herb speckled scrambled eggs.

Pros: margaritas, outside seating, foooood

Cons: decently priced

Posted 05/31/06

Ratings_icons Great food, good service, good atmosphere

tarag354

Went here last night with my friend. We were seated outside since it was a gorgeous night. It was a little cramped, but we didn't mind. We both ordered margaritas and they were excellent! Especially the fresh strawberry margarita. We had delicious guacamole to start- highly recommended and I had the grilled shrimp taco, which was excellent. My friend had the lobster quesadilla which was also very tasty. Service was very good. I thought the prices were a little high, but it was worth it. The restaurant had a light, airy feel, surrounded by windows, perfect for warm summer nights and excellent for people watching. yay! fleet week! I would definitely go back.

Pros: great food, delicious margaritas, good atmosphere

Cons: cramped seating, a little over-priced

Posted 05/25/06

Ratings_icons Yummy Margs

llyonize

I finally had the opportunity to go to Agave and it definately lived upto my expectations. Great atmosphere. Our waiter Doug gave me a great recomendation of the blue corn enchiladas, these were so good as was the passion fruit margarita.

Pros: Margs, Staff, Atmosphere

Posted 05/22/06

Ratings_icons mmmmm-I can't wait to go back!!

jillrobin82

I came here with a small group-about 5 people. The food was so good! So was the service! The atmosphere was also great...how could you ask for more? I recommend the braised beef enchilada...mmmmm!!

Pros: food, drinks, service

Cons: crowded

Posted 05/01/06

Ratings_icons perfect date

new2town0914

How come I'd never heard of this place before. It was recommend by a co-worker and when I got their the place was booming for happy hour. What a great atmosphere. The margaritas took me on an instant vacation, and although there was a bit of a wait for a table, the food was well worth it. Fresh and I really loved the recommendations. I only wish I could have gotten a table in the outdoor cafe but the inside was really sexy with all the candles. Can't get that crab dip out of my mind. Fun and Yummy!

Posted 04/28/06

Ratings_icons unique party space

rickimia

what a pleasant surprise last saturday when I attended a friend's private party at agave. a wonderful experience. didn't feel at all like we were stuck in a spare room or an afterthought. food was delicious, decor was inviting and staff was friendly and efficient. a real gem.

Pros: great private party spot, food, atmosphere

Posted 04/28/06

Ratings_icons Hustle & Flow

lawyerlady06

While the food was tasty, the service by the place's oh-so-beautiful staff was unforgivably slow during the seating process even with reservations but turned strangely hurried as we were rushed through the meal. At one point, the table was a cocaphony of appetizer and entree plates as the servers tried to hurry us through dinner. The food was ok, but the experience really isn't worth the money or aggravation.

Pros: location

Cons: service

Posted 04/24/06

Ratings_icons Definitely a repeater

mishma

The place is beautiful, chic and comfortable. The hostess to the waiter are courteous and attentive. The food is absolutely delicious and more then plenty to over fill your stomachs. If you go you must try the agave passion cocktail, it is to die for and the prices are just right. I think I found a new love.

Pros: Ambience, Food , service

Posted 04/12/06

Ratings_icons Rude Bartender

marisarotella

I took a friend here for his birthday, but the evening was practically ruined before we were even seated. We had a wait for our table, so we headed to the bar for a margarita. Fortunately the margaritas were good because I have never met a ruder bartender. He is one of these people who thinks he is above his job. Most likely an "actor". He practically threw a drink menu at us when we asked for one, then acted completely annoyed that he had to ask us if we wanted our drinks on the rocks or frozen. I'm sorry, but I think that's his JOB to ask. If you don't like your job, then I am sure you're well qualified enough to get another - perhaps as a city sanitation employee? I liked the place, but because he was such a jerk, I will NEVER go back.

Pros: Frozen Margaritas, Ambience

Cons: Rude Bartender, Crowded Dinning Room

Posted 03/25/06

Ratings_icons Good not Great

nychica5

I went here last night with another friend, I would definitely recommend making reservations, because if you do (and your whole party is present) they seat you immediately. The corn on the cob appetizer was delicious, and the carmelized pumpkin tacos were a little sweet but also very good. My friend got the blue corn crepas, which were good, but not great. This place is a good place to try for dinner, but I don't know if I would come back again for dinner because it wasn't that memorable. I do however want to try their brunch which is suppose to be amazing.

Posted 03/12/06

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