The Gastro Bar at 35th

345 W. 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
www.gb-35.com


Had a gift certificate from Restaurant.com, so perhaps my review is more positive than it otherwise would be.

First, this tapas-style bar (which is basically a step up from a diner) is inside the Tryp Hotel, so no signage out front. Very small space, but had nice comfortable booths.

Food
Had the beet salad, charcuterie and cheese board, and the fish tacos.

The beet salad was good, but the portion size was miniscule (perhaps the rationale for why the owners offer a tapas-style menu) considering the $9(!) cost. The cheese board was okay, but the bread was too hard and I prefer soft breads. The meats tasted a bit rough, too. Fish tacos were interesting, and the avocado was a nice touch.

Drink
Server suggested a tempranillo not offered on the menu.
Cune Rioja Crianza 2009 was a yummy ruby-red wine with a very smooth finish. Excellent suggestion.

Overall, not great, but a good place to have a drink while waiting for a train out of Penn Station.

Pros: Service was great, and so was the wine!
Cons: Had to ask for a card key to use the restroom.