The Spaniard – Spanish
Stepping into The Spaniard feels like a vibrant escape to a bustling Seville plaza, where the warm glow of amber lights and the rhythmic sizzle of the open kitchen create an atmosphere of effortless Mediterranean charm. The air is thick with the fragrance of garlic-infused olive oil and toasted saffron, setting the stage for a feast of salt-kissed seafood and rich, smoky charcuterie that dances across the palate. It is a place where time slows down over shared carafes of deep red wine, inviting guests to linger long into the evening amidst the soulful spirit of authentic Spanish hospitality.
190 West 4th Street +1-212-918-1986 https://www.thespaniardnyc.com/Rating: 4.2/5 (1569 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free
What diners are saying
Diners consistently rave about the exceptional smash burgers and generous portions of fresh fries, often calling them some of the best in the city. The menu is celebrated for its crowd-pleasing variety, with standout mentions for the grilled cheese bites, oysters, and delicious cocktails, though some guests noted fatty steaks or unlisted ingredients. Reviewers highlight the "fancy yet casual" atmosphere and spacious layout, praising the attentive, high-energy service—particularly from staff like Phil—that makes both intimate dinners and corporate events memorable.
Menu
Lunch
Served Monday - Friday 12pm - 4pm
- Classic BLT - $21: Crispy Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Mayo, Multigrain Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steak Frites - $22: 6 oz Hanger Steak, Hand Cut Fries, House Made Steak Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crunchy Chicken Salad - $18: Chili Ranch, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Beans, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Classic Caesar Salad - $18: Parmesan, Fried Capers, Garlic Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smash Burger - $18: Double-Double, American Cheese, Lettuce, Pickles, Homemade Burger Sauce & Sesame Bun (Veggie option available) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $17: Crispy Fried Chicken, Honey Mayo, House Pickles, Potato Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Turkey Melt - $21: Cranberry Walnut Pullman, White Cheddar, Cranberry Mayo, Kale, Pickled Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Dip Sandwich - $21: Roasted Leg of Lamb, Provolone, Horseradish, Jus
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup - $15: Curried Pumpkin Seeds, Cilantro, Pomegranate Molasses
Lunch Sides
- French Fries - $10: House Seasoned (+$3) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Onion Rings - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sautéed Greens - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Honey Carrots - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Lunch Cocktails
- French Breakfast Martini - $16: Gin, Plum, French Breakfast Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Candida
- Espresso Martini - $18: On Draft! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bloody Mary - $16: Chile Vodka, Dill Aquavit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cafe Da - $17: 8 YR Rum, Cold Brew Liqueur, Orgeat, Coconut, Cold Brew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Italian Greyhound - $14: Punt e Mes, Grapefruit Juice, Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Back in The Garden - $17: Mezcal, Carrot, Ginger, Lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Diamond Reef - $17: Sherry, Sweet Vermouth, Banana Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Dinner - Smalls
Served Monday - Friday 4pm - 11pm, Saturday - Sunday 5pm-11pm
- Shrimp Cocktail - $20: Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, Old Bay, Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Onion Dip - $11: House Made Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, High-Fiber
- Crispy Calamari - $18: Banana Peppers, Remoulade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Charbroiled Oysters - $24: Watch Hill Oysters (RI), Arbol Chile, Garlic Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Popcorn Chicken Bites - $15: Hot Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Steak Tartare - $23: Brown Bread Crackers
- Kale & Artichoke Dip - $16: Gruyère, Filone Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lemon Pepper Shishitos - $16: Pepper Blend, Lemon Zest, Ranch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Candida
Dinner - Bigs
- NY Strip & Chips - $38: Hand Cut Fries, House-made Steak Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- French Dip Sandwich - $21: Roasted Leg of Lamb, Provolone, Horseradish, Jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Classic Caesar Salad - $18: Parmesan, Fried Capers, Garlic Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crunchy Chicken Salad - $18: Chili Ranch, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Beans, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Smash Burger - $18: Double-Double, American Cheese, Lettuce, Pickles, Homemade Burger Sauce & Sesame Seed Bun (Veggie option available) Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $17: Crispy Fried Chicken, Honey Mayo, House Pickles, Potato Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuxedo Tuna Frites - $30: Seared Sesame Tuna Steak, Hand-Cut Fries, Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak for Two - $130: 32 oz 27 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse from Creekstone Farms, Choice of Two Sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Dinner Sides
- Onion Rings - $10
- Handcut Fries - $10: House Seasoned (+$3)
- Sautéed Greens - $12
- Hot Honey Carrots - $12
Brunch
Served weekends 11am-3:30pm
- Buttermilk Waffle Royale - $16: Pecans, Maple Syrup, Banana
- Huevos Ahogados - $16: Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Sunnyside Eggs, Toast
- Smoked Salmon Biscuit - $24: Whipped Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Shallot, Flaky Biscuit. Add Egg $2
- Roasted Mushroom Scramble - $17: Cremini Mushroom, Ricotta Salata, Basil, Pickled Onion
- Brunch Burger - $20: English Muffin, Bacon Jam, Fried Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Mayo
- Crunchy Chicken Salad - $18: Chili Ranch, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Beans, Cilantro
- Steak & Eggs - $30: 6 oz Hanger Steak, Fried Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Avocado, Chimichurri
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese - $16: Served on a Housemade Biscuit w/ American Cheese, Pickled Jalapeños. Add Bacon $2, Add Avocado $4
- Wing N Thangs - $18: Buffalo Style, Blue Cheese Ranch Dressing, Celery
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $17: Crispy Fried Chicken, Honey Mayo, Spicy House Pickles, Potato Roll
- Smash Burger - $18: Double-Double, American Cheese, Lettuce, Pickles, Homemade Burger Sauce & Sesame Bun (Veggie option available). Add Egg $2, Add Bacon $2
- Maple Pistachio Granola - $16: Natural Yogurt, Fresh Orange, Chia Seed, Honey
- Classic Caesar Salad - $18: Parmesan, Fried Capers, Garlic Croutons
- Avocado Toast - $14: Pepitas, Citrus, Sliced Radish, Chili, Soft Boiled Egg
Brunch Sides
- Sausage - $10: 2 Pork Sausage Links
- Crispy Bacon - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Chorizo Fritters - $14: Chorizo, Jalapeno, Mozzarella, Lime Ranch
- Handcut Fries - $10
- Little Homemade Biscuits - $12: Served with Bourbon Apple Butter
- Popcorn Chicken Bites - $15: Hot Ranch
- Toasted Filone & Salted Butter - $6
Brunch Cocktails
- French Breakfast Martini - $16: Gin, Plum, French Breakfast Syrup
- Espresso Martini - $18: On Draft!
- Bloody Mary - $16: Chile Vodka, Dill Aquavit
- Cafe Da - $17: 8 YR Rum, Cold Brew Liqueur, Orgeat, Coconut, Cold Brew
- Italian Greyhound - $14: Punt e Mes, Grapefruit Juice, Salt
- Back in The Garden - $17: Mezcal, Carrot, Ginger, Lime
- Diamond Reef - $17: Sherry, Sweet Vermouth, Banana
Late Night Food
11pm-2am daily
- French Onion Dip - $11: House Made Chips
- Steak Tartare - $23: Dijon, Shallots & Brown Bread Crackers
- Smash Burger - $18: Double-Double, American Cheese, Lettuce, Pickles, Homemade Burger Sauce & Sesame Bun (Veggie option available)
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $17: Crispy Fried Chicken, Honey Mayo, House Pickles, Potato Roll
- Popcorn Chicken Bites - $15: Hot Ranch
- Handcut Fries - $10: House Seasoned (+$3)
Sweet
- Two ButterScotch Cookies - $9
Happy Hour
4pm - 7pm Monday thru Friday
- LITTLE SPANIARD - $12: Single Smash Burger & Fries
- Happy Dawg - $10: Griddled all beef hot dog in a potato bun with sliced pickles, onion jam, shrettuce, mustard.
House Cocktails
- Country Club - $17: Vodka, Grape, Lime, Ginger Beer
- Espresso Martini - $18: On Draft!
- Spicy Margarita - $18
- Fix Is In - $18: Gin, Yuzu
- Sunshine In My Pocket - $18: Mezcal, Apricot, Cinnamon, Lime, Spicy
- Doin' Thyme - $18: Still G.I.N., Strega, Green Apple, Thyme, Lime
- Hotel Tropicó - $18: Ten To One Dark Rum, Kaffir Lime Leaf Syrup, Lime
- White Dress - $18: Vodka, White Cranberry, Lime, Rosemary
Whiskey Cocktails
- Red Hook - $18: Four Walls, Bitter Vino Naturale, Maraschino
- Sand Fly - $18: Peated Scotch, Campari, Ginger, Lemon
- Sweater Weather - $18: Rye, Cinnamon Amaro, Chai, Cider, Ginger Beer
- Prospector - $17: Bourbon, Pineapple Amaro, Honey Citron Ginger, Lemon
- Cinnamon Girl - $18: Rye, Montenegro, Cinnamon, Lime
- Aguas Calientes - $17: Bourbon, Passionfruit, Chile, Vanilla, Lime
- Penicillin - $18: Scotch, Honey, Lemon, Ginger
- Ocean Boulevard(ier) - $18: Rye, Campari, Cacao, Saline
Booze Free Cocktails
- Phony Negroni - $12: NON-ALCOHOLIC TAKE ON THE CLASSIC NEGRONI
- Curious Elixir No. 2 - $12: NONALCOHOLIC SPICY PINEAPPLE GINGER MARGARITA
- Curious Elixir No. 3 - $12: Non Alcoholic Juniper Cucumber Collins
Draft Beer
- Bitburger Pils - $8
- Stella Artois Lager - $8
- Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale - $8
- Allagash White - $8
- Montauk Juicy IPA - $9
- Guinness - $10
- Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA - $9
Bottles & Cans
- Rolling Rock Lager - $7
- Kona Big Wave Golden Ale - $8
- Carta Blanca Mexican Lager - $8
- Lawson's Sip of Sunshine IPA - $12
- Maine Beer 'Lunch' American IPA - $14: 16.9oz Bottle
- Westbrook Key Lime Pie Gose - $10
- Skygazer Watermelon Strawberry Sour - $12
- Tox Brewing Chips and Dip Fruited Sour - $12
- Shacksbury Dry Cider - $9
- Peroni Lager - $8
- Bitburger NA Pilsner - $8
- Good Time NA IPA - $8
- Guinness NA - $8
White Wine & Rose
- Ovum Old Love Dry White Blend 2022 - $18
- Feudo Montoni Catarratto del Masso - $16
- Scopa Vino Bianco Terre Siciliane 2024 - $16
- Domaine Bersan Saint-Bris 2023 - $18
- CHÂTEAU CANADEL BANDOL ROSE 2024 - $18
Red Wine
- Domaine Les Roches Bleues Les Trois Loups 2020 - $16
- Mas La Chevaliere Laroche Pinot Noir - $20
- Naboso Zore 2024 - $20
- Andreas Ziniel Zini Light Red 2024 - $18: Chilled
- Âmevive 'Peripherie' 2024 - $98
Skin Contact Wine
- Milan Nesterec 'Hedonista' - $20
Sparkling Wine
- Mas Candi Corpinnat Brut Nature - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Candida
- Filipa Pato Beiras 3B Brut Rose - $80
- Christophe Mignon ADN de Foudre Meunier Brut Nature [2018] NV - $210: Champagne, France
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve (1.5L Magnum) - $600: Champagne, France
Frequently Asked Questions about The Spaniard
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.2/5 rating, customers rave about the exceptional smash burgers and high-energy service, despite minor complaints regarding fatty steaks.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Sausage and Steak for Two meet keto and gluten-free requirements, while Handcut Fries are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant features a spacious layout and crowd-pleasing menu variety including smash burgers and grilled cheese bites, making it suitable for families.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data for The Spaniard does not contain information regarding its specific hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- The Spaniard provides value with moderate ($$) pricing and a 4.2/5 rating, as reviewers highlight generous portions of fresh fries.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- To contact The Spaniard, visit their official website at https://www.thespaniardnyc.com/ for all inquiries and reservation details.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and paleo, featuring dishes like steak for two, handcut fries, and avocado toast.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Spaniard restaurant maintains an overall average rating of 4.2/5, reflecting the positive feedback regarding its food quality and service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Spaniard features a fancy yet casual, high-energy atmosphere with a spacious layout and warm amber lighting.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Spaniard specializes in Spanish cuisine with Mediterranean influences, featuring seafood, charcuterie, and American staples like smash burgers and fries.
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