Cibao Restaurant – Spanish
Stepping into this lively neighborhood gem, guests are greeted by the intoxicating aroma of garlic-rubbed rotisserie chicken and slow-simmered stews that evoke the vibrant heart of the Caribbean. The bustling atmosphere hums with the energy of a communal kitchen, where generous plates of golden-fried plantains and tender, savory meats offer a comforting, soul-warming taste of traditional home cooking. It is a sun-drenched culinary escape where the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the warmth of genuine hospitality turn every meal into a festive celebration of flavor.
72 Clinton Street, NY 10002 +1-212-228-0703 https://cibaorestaurant.comRating: 4.2/5 (550 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, raw-food, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a long-standing family staple, this spot delights guests with phenomenal, authentic Dominican cuisine and generous portions. Diners rave about the affordable all-day lunch specials and specific dishes like the tres golpes, Cuban sandwich, and stewed chicken, though some note the seasoning can be bold. While one reviewer reported billing inconsistencies, most praise the friendly staff and decent, no-frills atmosphere that keeps locals returning for years.
Menu
- Mangu with Salami, Cheese and Eggs - $8.5: Mangu, salami, cheese, eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 2 Fried eggs - $3: Eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 2 Eggs with potatoes - $4.5: Eggs, potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- 2 Eggs with potatoes and ham - $6: Eggs, potatoes, ham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- 2 Eggs with potatoes and bacon - $6: Eggs, potatoes, bacon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chicken soup (daily) - $5: Chicken Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mondongo (Wed, Sat, and Sun) - $5: Tripe stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sancocho (Monday and Thursday) - $5: Traditional stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Red soup (Tuesday and Friday) - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lobster salad - $28: Lobster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Baked chicken salad - $12: Baked chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Breast Salad - $13: Grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shrimp salad - $17: Shrimp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Octopus salad - $18: Octopus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Lettuce, tomato and avocado salad - $6: Lettuce, tomato, avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Avocado Salad - $4: Avocado Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lettuce and tomato salad - $4.5: Lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster soup - $28: Lobster
- Shrimp soup - $18: Shrimp
- Chicken soup - $12: Chicken
- Fish soup - $14: Fish
- Shrimp rice - $18: Shrimp, rice
- Rice with lobster - $28: Lobster, rice
- Rice with squid - $13: Squid, rice
- Rice with chicken - $12: Chicken, rice
- Rice with lazy - $12: Rice
- Rice with sausages - $12: Sausages, rice
- Rice with vegetables - $12: Vegetables, rice
- Additional of Lettuce and Tomato - $0.5: Lettuce, tomato
- Cuban sandwich - $7
- Leg sandwich - $7: Pork leg
- Liver sandwich - $7: Liver
- Cutlet sandwich - $7: Cutlet
- Chicken sandwich - $6: Chicken
- Steak sandwich - $8: Steak
- Roast beef sandwich - $8: Roast beef
- Breaded Steak Sandwich - $8.5: Breaded steak
- Chorizo sandwich - $7: Chorizo
- Ham and egg sandwich - $5: Ham, egg
- Bacon and egg sandwich - $5: Bacon, egg
- Tuna Fish Sandwich - $6: Tuna
- Dying dreaming (Morir Soñando) - $5: Milk, orange juice
- Mamey shake - $5: Mamey
- Papaya Smoothie - $5: Papaya
- Soursop shake - $5: Soursop
- Steak With Onion - $13: Steak, onion
- Beef Steak On Horseback - $15: Beef steak, egg
- Steak with peppers and onion - $13: Steak, peppers, onion
- Steak in sauce - $13: Steak, sauce
- Sirloin steak - $18: Sirloin
- T Bone Steak - $18: T-Bone
- Liver steak - $12: Liver
- Liver steak sautéed - $12: Liver
- Battered - $15
- Cutlet - $13
- Dominican Sausage - $12
- Stewed meat - $12
- Grilled steak - $13
- Mofongo - $8: Mashed plantains, garlic, pork cracklings
- Cheese Mofongo - $10: Mofongo, cheese
- Cheese and Salami Mofongo - $12: Mofongo, cheese, salami
- Shrimp Mofongo (Camarofongo) - $20.5: Mofongo, shrimp
- Chicken Mofongo - $11: Mofongo, chicken
- 1/4 fried chicken - $12: Fried chicken
- Chicken pork rind - $12: Chicken chicharron
- Boneless Chicken Chicharron - $13: Boneless chicken
- Roast Chicken - $12: Roast chicken
- Seafood paella (1 person) - $34: Seafood, rice
- Seafood Paella (2 People) - $39: Seafood, rice
- Seafood casserole - $39: Seafood
- Lobster enchilada - $28: Lobster
- Stewed lobster - $28: Lobster
- Roasted lobster - $28: Lobster
- Cantonese lobster - $28: Lobster
- Fried shrimp - $18: Shrimp
- Grilled fish fillet - $18: Fish fillet
- Fried Fish Fillet - $18: Fish fillet
- Pickled Fish Fillet - $18: Fish fillet
- Fried Fish Slice - $14: Fish
- Pickled Fish Slice - $14: Fish
- Grilled fish slice - $14: Fish
- Stewed octopus - $18: Octopus
- Shrimp enchilada - $18: Shrimp
- Shrimp Cantonese - $18: Shrimp
- Garlic shrimp - $18: Shrimp, garlic
- Grilled fish - $18: Fish
- Fish fillet with vinaigrette - $18: Fish fillet, vinaigrette
- Fried, grilled, stewed or pickled fish fillet - $18: Fish fillet
- Beef / chicken / cheese quipes: Beef, chicken or cheese
- Mozzarella and basil quipe: Mozzarella, basil
- Chicken or ham croquettes: Chicken or ham
- Vegetable croquette: Vegetables
- Shrimp croquette: Shrimp
- Cheddar cheese balls: Cheddar cheese
- Cheese / beef / chicken cupcakes: Cheese, beef or chicken
- Ricotta and Spinach Cupcakes: Ricotta, spinach
- Chicken empanadas / beef / vegetables / cheese: Various fillings
- Cassava / chicken, Beef or Cheese buns: Cassava, various fillings
- Ham and cream cheese rolls: Ham, cream cheese
- Meatballs in sauce: Meatballs, sauce
- Skewers in BBQ Sauce: BBQ sauce
- Tricolor Chicken Skewers: Chicken, peppers
- Cream cheese sandwiches with leek: Cream cheese, leek
- Ripe Bananas: Sweet plantains
- Yucca: Cassava
- Green salad: Mixed greens
- Potato salad: Potatoes, mayo
- Rice and beans: Rice, beans
- Rice with gandules: Rice, pigeon peas
- Yellow rice: Rice
Frequently Asked Questions about Cibao Restaurant
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Green salad, 2 fried eggs, and tricolor chicken skewers accommodate keto and gluten-free diets, while yellow rice is vegan and gluten-free.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Sixty percent of the menu items work for these diets, including yellow rice, green salad, fried eggs, and tricolor chicken skewers.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu offers breakfast, rotating daily soups, diverse salads, all-day lunch specials, and over 40 dietary-specific options for various needs.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Cibao Restaurant.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Dominican cuisine, budget-friendly prices, and generous portions in a casual, no-frills neighborhood atmosphere would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Cibao Restaurant does not specify the hours of operation for this establishment.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Celebrated as a long-standing family staple, this restaurant offers a friendly, no-frills atmosphere with generous portions and budget-friendly ($) pricing.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Cibao Restaurant has an overall average rating of 4.2/5, with guests frequently praising the authentic Dominican cuisine and generous portions.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Cibao Restaurant provides great value with its budget-friendly ($) price level, 4.2/5 rating, generous portions, and affordable all-day lunch specials.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Cibao Restaurant features a lively, no-frills atmosphere with the bustling energy of a communal kitchen and friendly neighborhood service.