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Bar Kabawa, New York, NY

Bar Kabawa

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4.8
4.8
13 Reviews
$50 and over
Caribbean
8 Extra Pl, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
While we do offer reservations each night, we save half the room for walk-ins too. Come on by! | Bar Kabawa is a wine and daiquiri bar from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean in the heart of the East Village. Drawing inspiration from Chef Paul's culinary journey, the menu features daiquiris, wines by the glass, and a compact list of patties and raw bar bites. Bar Kabawa is a place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home—whether you're dropping in for a casual drink or gathering with friends.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Carmichael
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    Extra Pl is an alley on 1st Street between Bowery and 1st Ave.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 Ave F; Broadway-Lafayette BDFM; Bleecker St 6.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Late Night at Bar Kabawa

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for drinks at Bar Kabawa after the kitchen's closed for the night.

What 13 people are saying

Bar Kabawa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Hot spot

  • New York City

    Neighborhood gem

  • New York City

    Caribbean

  • Manhattan

    Hot spot

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Kabawa delights with "immaculate vibes" and a "must visit" atmosphere, offering expertly crafted cocktails and "exceptionally flavored plates." Patrons rave about the "amazing" food, including standout dishes like Solomon Gundy and goat patties. With "super friendly" staff and a "fun atmosphere," it's a perfect addition to the neighborhood.
13 Reviews
  1. Ryon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always. From the food, daiquiris, staff & music. Bar Kabawa never disappoints.

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  2. Irina VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Mediocre overpriced food in cramped super-loud space.

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  3. Melanie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the warmest reception and service, immaculate vibes

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great first experience at Bar Kabawa. Well-crafted cocktails and food that surpassed our expectations. The Solomon Gundy is amazing. And the goat, eggplant, short rib/bone marrow patties are all fantastic. Don’t sleep on the coco bread either.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for expertly crafted drinks and delicious light bites on a night out

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food the patties were flavorful and the drinks luscious

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a delicious addition to the neighborhood. I’m not a big rum drinker but the cocktails were crafted so perfectly balanced. For someone who likes a more spirit forward and dry concoction, there were definitely some good options. The food was excellent!

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  8. Yasmin

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, excellent and attentive service, fun atmosphere

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  9. Albert

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Can’t wait to go back. The food was excellent, as was the service.

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  10. Genevieve VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fun vibes. They sat us at the circular table, which was perfect for catching up with friends.

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FAQs

Bar Kabawa is rated 4.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Kabawa

8 Extra Pl, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Extra Pl is an alley on 1st Street between Bowery and 1st Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 Ave F; Broadway-Lafayette BDFM; Bleecker St 6.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Carmichael
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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