Welcome to Cibao Restaurant
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72 Clinton St New York, NY 10002 Hotline: (212) 228-0703
Located in the heart of New York City at 72 Clinton St, Cibao Restaurant offers a taste of authentic Dominican cuisine that will satisfy your craving for home-cooked Latin flavors. This veteran-owned establishment prides itself on providing a welcoming atmosphere for all customers, with gender-neutral restrooms and a range of amenities including Wi-Fi, TV, outdoor seating, and even a drive-thru option.
When it comes to the menu, Cibao Restaurant does not disappoint. From juicy Beef Steak options like Bisteca caballo and Bistec t-bone to flavorful Pork Chop and Dominican Sausage dishes, there is something for every meat lover to enjoy. The Seafood and Fish selections, including Lobster Enchilada and Octopus Stew, showcase the restaurant's commitment to delivering fresh and delicious seafood dishes.
Customer reviews rave about the generous portions and affordable prices at Cibao Restaurant. Dishes like the pernil, chicken salad, and oxtails have received high praise for their flavors and authenticity. The beef stew and beans are highlighted for their rich and flavorful taste, making them popular choices among diners.
Overall, Cibao Restaurant offers a dining experience that goes beyond just a meal. The friendly service, flavorful dishes, and relaxed atmosphere make it a go-to spot for those seeking a taste of Dominican homestyle cooking in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Whether you're looking for a quick takeout option or a sit-down meal with friends and family, Cibao Restaurant has you covered.
Service was fast, food was pretty good, the pernil was a bit dry but chicken was great. The prices are very good for the amount of food given. One plate of food is only $9.
Daily lunch specials are great values for the portion size. I haven't yet tried some of the more pricey dishes but Only heard good things about them.
If you're craving some home-cooked Dominican/latin cuisine, swing by and get yourself a chuleta with some arroz con habichuelas or tostones (the maduros are fire too). Will definitely be back to try other dishes!! Also, this post (& the food) was approved by my Dominican wife
Started going to Cibao prior to the pandemic. It's a small restaurant, not fancy. But the food is delicious. My family and I enjoyed a Friday or weekend meal there regularly. The service is friendly. During the pandemic it never closed. I was still able to pick up food for the family on Fridays. It has recently opened for sit down meals. The food is consistently good, definitely recommend.
Came in for a late night dinner. A lot of places in the area were closing kitchen at the time, so it was nice to find one with later hours. Got a chicken salad and it was phenomenal. Chicken cooked properly, not sure what the dressing was but there was just the right amount of it, making the salad taste delicious while still being light and filling. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. I took half of the salad home and she brought me a container, utensils, napkins and a bag. Very simply decorated, might not look like much on the inside, but good food, nice staff and they played music at the end, making it an enjoyable experience.
Dominican cuisine as it should be, authentic. This definitely isn't the fanciest nor is it high end looking, what it has is the most delicious authentic Dominican food you're going to find on the LES (Lower East Side) and probably in this part of Manhattan. Everything I had was incredibly seasoned criollo food, and it was all incredibly fresh. I had the Chicharon de Pollo and Arroz Blanco, and Sopa de Pollo (fried chicken chunks, white rice and chicken soup) Everything we had totaled less than $30.00 and the portions were ridiculously huge. If you're in the area and looking to eat tasty delicious and fresh latin food then you've got to stop here.
One of the best Dominican oxtails that I've ever had. This is literally the only thing that I get at this restaurant. I've had the sancocho soup which was okay. It definitely wasn't the authentic soup that I'm use to. Literally the oxtails make that all the better. Plantains are okay as well. I like mines to be a little bit more sweet then drier side.
Pros: They give a lot of food & the beef stew and beans were really flavorful. I see why this is one of their most popular dishes. Authentic and flavorful. Cons: Chicken was decent but a bit overhyped to me. Perhaps because I'm comparing it to other Dominican restaurants in the area for baked chicken, like the one in the corner store on Bushwick/Aberdeen Avenue and La Estrella de Castilla on doordash who I normally order from. Will finish the chicken because it wasn't bad and is well cooked, just under seasoned. Also, wish there was a way on their DoorDash profile to select between white/ yellow rice. Would've preferred yellow (if available) but couldn't enter custom notes and there was no options selection.
