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Alma
- Mexican
- New York, NY
About this business
Location details
187 Columbia St, New York, NY, 11231, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Lovely experience – Ate on the deck, which was truly great, worth the wait for the view, considering it's summer. Tho the main dining room is cute, and does have some views. We found the service quite good and attentive, the meals did take a while to come after the appetizer, but we weren't exactly in a hurry, and afterwards the waiter went out of his way to apologize for the delay. Food, delicious, we'll definitely go back. Waiting in the bar downstairs, they don't serve the flavored margaritas the restaurant does upstairs.
unappetizing – This was quite possibly the worst meal I have ever been served at a restaurant. The enchiladas were tasteless and DRENCHED in grease. The service was average, but the waitress looked at my full plate, and didn't ask me if I was satisfied (i.e. why I had only taken two bites of my entree). Decor was lovely, but I can't eat the table. Margarita was wonderful. I'll never return.
Bland with bad service – Bland food and bad service. Meals not served at once and service was inattentive and forgetful. Fajitas tasted like microwaved tyson chicken strips with a corn tortilla thrown on top of it. Not worth the trip.
Great Food, Great Drink, Ah View. – The food was fantastic and the prices were reasonable. Very fresh and flavorful. For example, the duck (probably purchased from the live poultry market across the street on Degraw) was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The cerviche was robust and substantial in portion. The flan may be better described as vanilla pudding but it too was phenomenal. Note though that the views of the bridge are hard to come by on the main dining level so come for the food not the views. This place is a gem a... read more
Wonderful Atmosphere, Good Food – The atmosphere at Alma is wonderful - beautiful space with fantastic views of lower Manhattan. In the summer, the roof deck is great. The food is good, if not stellar, and fairly authentic. The mole is not as deep and rich as an authentic mole. I've had varying experiences with the chips and salsa. Sometimes, quite good, sometimes a bit stale. There's nothing authentic about chips and salsa, of course, so they might neglect it. The tamales are surpisingly good. Often, tamales in the U.S. are... read more
As of 12/01, the map is wrong... – Ignore the map, if it is still showing Alma located on a little sliver of a waterside strip. It is wrong. Alma is not in Red Hook and is maybe a mile or 2 north of where it is mapped, still on Columbia Street. For the view and the food, it is worth the trek over here. The service was not the greatest the night I was there--it seemed as if the 2 waitstaff members were googly-eyed and newly in love, and therefore we did not exist, but aside from that, it is a great, cozy, appealing place.
this place is great – I'm not sure if the earlier reviews were from when the restaurant just opened (thus, the crowds). I just moved to this neighborhood, and Alma has quickly become my boyfriend's and my new favorite place. True, the view is fantastic, but in my experience, the food is so good, you'll be more enthralled by what's on your plate. Oh, and we've been seated promptly every time, so I'd give Alma a fighting chance.
great mexican food, great atmosphere – The food here is great and best of all, it's not ridiculously overpriced like so many other places back on Court or Smith St. I've been here twice, and both times it's been fabulous. Yes, on weekend nights be prepared to wait about an hour for a table, but with the great bar downstairs, it's not a big deal.
ALMost – The view, the view...fight your way to a snotty waiter to get a table. Is the food worth it? I don't know. We spent so much time getting elbowed around while we waited we left. WHy am I getting glared at from the workers- I didn't create this narrow bottleneck that only creates patron's hostility! Make more tables- perhaps a rooftop bar?
Frequently asked questions about Alma
How is Alma rated?
Alma has a 4.3 star rating with 1,009 reviews.
When is Alma open?
Alma is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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