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Sazon
After nearly 3 successful years in Midtown Manhattan, owner of Sofrito, Genaro "JR" Morales decided it was time to expand and begin his search for a new location. Shortly thereafter, Sazon was born. An exciting and unique addition to Manhattan's downtown scene, Sazon brings authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to the heart of Tribeca. This dual-level establishment encompasses all the vibrancy and delectability of its sister location but adds a downtown flavor all its own. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch: Sazon offers its patrons a variety of ways to experience Puerto Rican cuisine at its best. Buen Provecho
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63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(39)
- hot spot(28)
- special occasion(27)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- vibrant bar scene(21)
- fit for foodies(20)
Sazon Reviews List
Review 1 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sazon
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"1st time....it was just okay....I ordered the Chicken Paella, very dry, but nice size portion.....don't know if i'll be going back any time soon....I wasn't all that impressed...a bit squished together & extremely noisy......oh well can't please everyone :)"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2008
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 2 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It would have been great had the service been a lot better... almost felt like a bother to the waitstaff which was not attentive to our needs"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 3 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice decor, nice staff awesome food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good quality/ price ratio. Nice local and friendly staff. Best part if all t: the foodee took their pernil and it was delicious"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definite Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yelpers love this place. Michelin rating is always a plus. The food is awesome. Staff very attentive. The owner Jose is a cool guy.
Very Satisfied,
Dr. Anthony Lieu"
Very Satisfied,
Dr. Anthony Lieu"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had an amazing evening at this restaurant. The food was really good."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 6 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
First timer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the food, but I didn't like the fact that the waiter was rushing us. The waiter gets one star!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 7 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I would definitely go back!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would definitely go back! The food was tasty and it was a nice atmosphere. I just think that they could utilize the space differently by creating partitions (adding booth seating on one side) rather than a big open space. My server was not the most attentive or friendly. Overall it I enjoyed it."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was Great. One of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was Great. One of the better Perto Rician food around."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service. I went here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service. I went here for an early Sunday dinner around 6PM, the noise was moderate at this time as there were not many people dining at this time. The service was great, our waiter took our orders when we wanted and brought our drinks, apps and entree out fairly quickly - though we did have to wait a bit for the check to arrive. The food was really great, this was my second time coming here and it was as good as it was the first time. I've also been here on a Thursday or Friday night and this place was packed! It's certainly a popular restaurant in this neighborhood with decent prices for the quality and amount of food you get. Best to come in groups and on the weekend. Gazpacho, Paella, pinuelos are great! Recommended!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 10 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding find, WEPA!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had some of the best Spanish food since our trips to PR. The Pernil is huge . The food is outstanding. The prices are decent (except for the drinks, they do not make the drinks big enough to charge $14.00). Other than that, we loved it and will definitely return.
Wepa!!!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overall pretty good night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall pretty good night ... a little "extra" noisy due to wedding dinner that was taking place same time as our reservations.... food is always great but they really letme down a little with the mofongo... wish they wouldnt have changed the recipe"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took a co-worker there for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took a co-worker there for lunch for her birthday and had a nice meal. We were seated quickly and the wait staff was very patient with the indecisive b'day girl! Good food and good drinks...nice sized portions. Would definitely go back again."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A definite Si!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first visit but won't be my last! Only went with 2 other friends but based on the fun and noise level, this place was made for groups!
Great red sangria ( I understand the white was too ) and the plates are HUGE!! And Delicious! I typically don't like sauces based on peppers but truly loved what I tried here. The mofongo was magnificent - as was the arroz con calamari - a must try!
Great red sangria ( I understand the white was too ) and the plates are HUGE!! And Delicious! I typically don't like sauces based on peppers but truly loved what I tried here. The mofongo was magnificent - as was the arroz con calamari - a must try!
If you want something other then the million Italian restaurants in NY, go to this fabulous place in Soho. Be advised - the music is loud but fun!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 15 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had high hopes....but ended up getting disappointed. I ordered an appetizer and a salad The green plantains with shrimp was very dry and tasteless. I asked for both to be brought out as my entree but they were both brought out as appetizers. The drinks were also disappointing. I personally would not go back. The rest of my party felt the food was tasteless as well- i would not go back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 16 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely a great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Definitely a great restaurant for groups, celebrations, or just a fun night out. I celebrated my birthday here two nights in a row! The food and drinks were amazing!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great. Our waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Our waiter was very nice and offer great suggestions. I have been to their sister property Sofrito's and they are amazing so I was glad the quality was the same."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Restaurant has great food,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant has great food, similar to Sofrito (their parent company restaurant). However, my only issue was waiting. I made a reservation through open table for 9:15, and when I arrived, I still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The purpose of a reservation is to be seated upon arrival-- not being seated was annoying. Fortunately, the manager was apologetic and gave my boyfriend and I complimentary shots. They weren't amazing, but at least they acknowledged our frustrations."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sazon is a very welcoming
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sazon is a very welcoming energetic, vivacious restaurant. Staff is friendly and helpful."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My husband and I had a late
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I had a late night dinner at Sazon. We were startled by how crowded Sazon was at about 11:45 pm! It is clearly a late night scene. The ambiance was festive, and many tables seemed to be celebrating birthdays (or at least liked having the waiters crowd around their table singing along to the Latinized version of "Happy Birthday"). Dinner was a mixed bag. My husband and I shared an avocado salad, which was enjoyable, albeit rather pedestrian. We also shared an order of Tostones Mandaditos with shrimp, which were kind of odd. There was a pinkish, slightly salty, but otherwise tasteless spread of "shrimp" in some kind of sauce on top of the slices of fried green plantain. However, the pernil that we ordered was delicious!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 21 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Saxon was good. Very active,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Saxon was good. Very active, lively and busy. I would recommend I would recommend to others."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Sazon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My boyfriend and I came to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My boyfriend and I came to Sazon to celebrate Valentine's day. Their special valentines 3 course menu with complimentary champagne sangria was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The music was great so was our waiter. I see us coming back often especially since their regular menu has so many options it will take a few visits to get through it all. ;-)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sazon
Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic