Reviews - Biscay

Seafood, Fish, French

Reviews summary

Dive into a unique culinary experience at this restaurant, where the fantastic seafood dishes leave a lasting impression. While the atmosphere is cool and inviting, the service falls short of expectations. The diverse menu promises surprises, with some standout dishes, like the pork terrine. Despite a few disappointments in consistency and flavor, the attentive staff strives to make every visit enjoyable. The cocktails may lack excitement, but the commitment to quality shines through. Overall, it’s worth trying at least once, with potential to become a new favorite for those willing to overlook minor flaws and focus on the positives.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1365 reviews

Was Scott Galassini at Biscay a mag?

The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is delicious, the staff is attentive, and the cocktails are excellent. What more could you want? Plus, the space itself is stunning! View all feedback.

What Harrison Snider dislikes about Biscay:

The food at this restaurant was amazing, with everything tasting wonderfully fresh. I especially loved the seafood dishes, which were packed with flavor. The decor and atmosphere were cool and uniquely appealing. However, the service left something to be desired, and my girlfriend and I felt a bit unwelcome. All in all, it was a good experience, but I’m not certain I would go back. I would still recommend trying it a... View all feedback.

Reviews from various users

Sirved

Last update : 24.06.2025

4.3 ★ from 367 reviews
bill58
24.06.2025

This place is everything. Authentically great service. Innovative menu. Flawless execution. Top that off with great cocktails and a comfortable ambiance and you’ve got yourself the whole package. Go there!

ewalker-library5869
24.06.2025

Went here for Valentine’s Day. They were overwhelmed and food was a bit slow, but everyone was extremely nice and apologetic along the way and they took care of us in the end. We will absolutely be back. Food was amazing, best desserts I’ve had inyears and salad with truffle was a nice twist that made the night. Cocktails were ????????????

beth-fahey
22.01.2024

This place has it all. The service is genuinely outstanding, the menu is creative, and the execution is impeccable. Add in fantastic cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, and you've got the complete experience. You have to check it out!

g-v-bush4
22.01.2024

This is a delightful venue with attractive decor. The cocktails are outstanding, and the service provided by the staff is exceptional.

harrison-snider
22.01.2024

The food at this restaurant was amazing, with everything tasting wonderfully fresh. I especially loved the seafood dishes, which were packed with flavor. The decor and atmosphere were cool and uniquely appealing. However, the service left something to be desired, and my girlfriend and I felt a bit unwelcome. All in all, it was a good experience, but I’m not certain I would go back. I would still recommend trying it at least once.

Int Restaurants

Last update : 06.08.2023

4.4 ★ from 761 reviews
dennis-667
06.08.2023

Simple delicious, and fantastic waitstaff. These folks have it down to a science.. Run do not walk as you will not be disappointed!!

mike-2438
06.08.2023

Went here for Valentine’s Day. They were overwhelmed and food was a bit slow, but everyone was extremely nice and apologetic along the way and they took care of us in the end. We will absolutely be back. Food was amazing, best desserts I’ve had in years and salad with truffle was a nice twist that made the night. Cocktails were

alexander-595
06.08.2023

I honestly can't think of anything bad to say about this place. The food was well above par, and the service was being excellent. Shout out to Olivia who went above and beyond to make our experience an enjoyable one.

pon-3
06.08.2023

I absolutely love the atmosphere! I ordered the pork belly, and it's a unique twist on the traditional Filipino version!

janay-16
06.08.2023

Loved their take on a cosmo (Spanish Liquer) and I can’t believe I was made a home made Irish whiskey with a hint of chocolate. It was a work of art. I personally had the braised pork shoulder (yum) with carrots that melted in your mouth. Grilled asparagus was ok but the crispy fingerlings made up for it. Def worth a visit and maybe a repeat!

Menu

Last update : 24.03.2023

3.6 ★ from 19 reviews
laila64
24.03.2023

Fantastic food, great service, exciting menu! A victory.

rachael66
24.03.2023

Enjoy the cooking table experience. Excellent food accompanied by a wide selection of wines. Really great team in Bar Biscay.

liudmila-vasilenko-1
24.03.2023

Wanted to like this so much but left really disappointed. Our family is part Spanish and we spend a lot of time in Basque Country so we were excited to try this. Our waitress was so kind and attentive so we didn’t have the heart to tell her about the food. The albondigas were overcooked and dry. Tomato anchovy toast way too salty, even for anchovies. Wild mushrooms with egg were ok...great variety of high quality mushrooms, in a variety of sizes and shapes which led to some being undercooked and chewy while others were nicely done. Boquerones were so underwhelming...an expensive import that I wish had been cooked better and while we were told not to worry about deboning these, in fact bc of the way they were cooked it would not be a good idea to bite into one of these with bones in. One stand out was the pork terrine that my partner had. Spent about $130 and really were disappointed. Again, service was great. Maybe kitchen just had an off night.

elias-dooley
24.03.2023

Had a wonderful experience in Bar Biscay. You have a great happy hour and weekday deals. Food and service were great, very enjoyed the experience!

rosalind14
24.03.2023

We had one appetizer which was great and then it went downhill from there. Everything else was at best case average. The cocktails were also mediocre. I am not sure why a server would push a bourbon mint julep to go with Spanish food. Server was really nice, but the quality of the food was just blah.

Opentable
4.5 ★ from 217 reviews

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