Reviews Babaluny

Food is Phenomenal!! Best Cuban food on the island. Hands down. No questions asked! You are missing out if you don't eat here! Clean and delicious what more can you really ask for. The staff here also Phenomenal! They go out of your way to help and make your experience the best! Will be making this spot our go to 😉🤙🏼

Amazing authentic experience! These guys earned a great review. I went with my GF for the first time and the service was terrific! The staff was so genuine and kind, it made us feel comfortable and relaxed. The atmosphere was perfect. The staff made honest, genuine conversations and recommendations that were 100% on point. The food was mouthwateringly delicious! I would 100% recommend Babalu and will be back. Karl and Wendy took care of us at the bar. We went with the price fix menu, which filled us up, and then took some home. Mushroom Empanadas! MUST HAVE! Even if you don't like mushrooms (like me)! Hard to describe, it's just full of marinaded peppers and deliciousness with a dipping sauce. Avocado salad. Fresh and outstanding. Pernil. Outstanding flavor and so juicy! Cuban twist on banana foster for dessert was Very good. The chef came out of the kitchen to make sure our food was to our liking. Very kind staff! For drinks, we went with a rum flight and a tequila flight. The Rum flight was our personal favorite of the two and at the same time, try a Coconut cream margarita! It was great. The value of this place is tough to beat. The prices are great. This is one of those small yet, quality restaurants run by people who care about your experience. That makes me feel like going out is worth it. Babalu doesn't sell you food- they give you an experience.

First time visiting Babalu and the experience made us wonder why we hadn't been there sooner. We had reservations for Saturday evening, which the restaurant staff called to confirm on Friday afternoon. The size of this place is pretty small (I could be miscounting but maybe only 10 tables and no large ones), which only added to the overall charm. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, and we loved the I Love Lucy theme, from the restaurant name to the TV over the bar to the large mural of Lucy and Ricci in the service area. When we were seated and the server came to introduce himself, he asked if it was our first time there and we were surprised to be given a $10 gift card for next time we come back.(We definitely will and what a great idea from the restaurant owner to start out with that.) We had looked at the menu online before we went and still weren't sure what to order because there were so many delicious sounding options. We shared the beet and roasted baby carrot salad that our server recommended (apparently a special that night) for an appetizer. I had the paella and hubby had the vaca frita. Both were flavorful and absolutely delicious. Loved the flavor and presentation of the pitcher of red sangria (worth it if there's two of you and you're having more than one each), which is served in a carafe bubbling with dry ice. For dessert we shared the flourless chocolate cake with ice cream. Everything was superb. As an aside, I noticed the menu had a note to ask about their vegan options. Our server was gracious, chill (in a good way) and not at all intrusive as we were having several relatively deep conversations as we ate. He checked in on us exactly the right amount. We had to wait a bit long for the dessert so he offered us an after dinner drink while we waited, which we definitely took him up on. As a side note, the final bill was surprisingly reasonable and we almost thought something must have been missing from the total. True value! Overall, we're thrilled we decided to try Babalu and will definitely be back. This restaurant will likely become an addition to our usual Huntington favorites that we visit again and again. Thanks for a great night!

I have to commend BabaluNY for being open and servicing the Public during COVID19 Restrictions. Easy to see right off of New York Avenue servicing Huntington and the adjoining areas of Suffolk County. Parking on the street is available. Moderately clean facilities. Outdoor seating available with propane heaters. Nice staff. Reasonably priced. Credit cards accepted. Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwich, Tacos, and Pork Chops are recommended. Tres Leches for dessert is great!! We will definitely be going back.

Very flavorful preparation. Loved the colorful ambiance. Everything we tried tasted really good and fresh. Definitely a place for those who love bold flavors. Good job guys!