517 Restaurant & Lounge

517 River Dr, Garfield
(973) 246-1025

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julissa Celeste

My first visit to Ceviche 517 for my Mother’s bday was an absolute delight, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment we walked in, the friendliness of the staff made us feel incredibly welcome.

Elizabeth Cuello

This place is gem for me.First of all to start with the manager marcelo who is an amazing person who knws how to handle businesses. Me n family been several times here and the attention n the service from top to bottom is a 10+marcelo have the ability to multitask and work with you at any given time to host events. My son just recently had his wedding there and it was awsome. The whole crew at tavern 517 is incredible ...Happy happy and food n drinks all on point

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breanna Bell

I came here with my fitness group (shout out Latin Heat Moves!) we got to dance on the patio in the front. There was a dj (thank you DJ Astro!) and fun lights and the bar was right there. All the staff was so friendly and efficient. I'd definitely come back here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Glad P

Delicious and pricey… But delicious! The ceviche was so fresh and the variety of spicy levels was perfect for all of us. You’re basically paying for the lounge vibe. The rotisserie chicken wasn’t tasty but I appreciated all the flavorful sauces. Fries are frozen then fried. I would suggest handmade fries for the price. Excellent attentive service. Surprisingly very empty for a Sunday. I would like to return for happy hour to continue supporting.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

FRANK GH

The experience was very nice, the attention I loved the whole atmosphere of the place, the taste of the cocktails and the food of the place is perfect, we were served by Alison, very professional and kind above all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katherine Otero

We came here for my sisters birthday and the staff was very attentive and accommodating as family kept joining our party. The food was very good! We ordered appetizers- delicious, several chicarones de pescado- delicious, ceviche- delicious, drinks on point! Service and atmosphere is excellent here, very upscale! Would definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raul Grados

We were impressed with the food, drinks (Pisco Sour), ambience and more than anything the hospitality. Marcelo(manager) and Alison(bartender)were always available and very attentive during our dining experience.
We had the Wings Acevichada and the Crispy Calamari, kudos to the chef for putting such a great plate in front of us. Definitely a place to come back many times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Catherine Varela

We came to Ceviche 517 Restaurant & Lounge as a group of five, hoping to find good food, great music, and some fun new cocktails—and this place absolutely delivered on most fronts! A quick heads-up: on Google Maps it’s listed as Ceviche 517, but the sign on the building says Tavern 517, which initially threw us off. We were circling around until we decided to just trust the physical address—and we’re so glad we did.

As soon as we walked in, the name didn’t even matter anymore. The decor is stunning—definitely has an upscale, Instagram-worthy vibe with a modern lounge feel. We might’ve come a little early because the place was quiet when we arrived, but that worked in our favor as we got to settle in comfortably and explore the menu.

Drinks were a mixed experience. We tried the margarita flight, which included coconut, passion fruit, and strawberry. The coconut and passion fruit margaritas were absolutely delicious—fresh, balanced, and memorable. The strawberry, however, was a big miss—tasted like kid’s medicine and no one at the table could finish it. We also ordered a drink called something like Chicola—it had ginger ale, lime juice, and some type of liquor, and unfortunately, it was another one we couldn’t get through. The flavors just didn’t mix well, and everyone at the table agreed it was a no for us. On the flip side, the Perfect Mule with a strawberry twist, the Henny Mojito, and a bold and fun drink called No Sheets were much better received.

Menus are displayed on sleek tablets, and we were pleasantly surprised to see that the in-house menu offered way more options than what’s listed online. And the food? Absolutely excellent. The Tallarín Saltado with vegetables was beyond delicious—we placed it in the center so everyone could dig in. The ceviche flight was fresh and flavorful, and the jalea (a fried seafood platter) didn’t last long on the table either. One friend had the larger ceviche bowl paired with a mojito and already asked to come back just for that combo. Even the kid’s arroz chaufa with chicken impressed us, with a big enough portion for leftovers.

If there’s one thing that fell flat, it was the atmosphere—at least early in the evening. When we arrived, the music playing sounded like retro video game tunes, but thankfully it transitioned into upbeat Spanish hits, including some great bachata that gave the space some energy.

All in all, despite a few drink misses and a quiet start, this spot is a gem. The food alone is worth the trip, and we’re definitely planning to return—next time a little later in the evening to hopefully catch a livelier vibe!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

sergio lima

Good vibes!! I came for tacos and a great margarita. Nadia always welcomes me with. A huge smile and the service does not go unnoticed. I recommend it....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Chris

I do not recommend this place at all, the price was unbelievable for a classic ceviche. 26 for a very small portion of it...

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Endy B

This place is high way robbery, ordered a classic ceviche. The amount they charged me was 26. had to return it. No way in hell will I pay that much for a 1/4 for a small plate. Never will come here again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Ben Eck

Went here for lunch, very good burger and drink. Slightly on the expensive side, but we were happy with everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Khrystyna Badliuk

Nice place for go-out with friends and drink some cocktails

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ana Sanchez

I recently visited this place and my experience was far from pleasant. The waitress was very rude since the moment we walked in. We waited a while to be seated for a place that was empty, I literally had to go ask her if it was self seated. The staff seemed more concentrated in having their own conversation instead of attending customers. The food was ok, but they ran out of their sauce, so I didn’t really enjoy my food. I had high hopes for the drinks but they were beyond disappointing! I had to send my drink back because it tasted bad. I’ve had bad drinks before but this one was horrible! For the price they charge, I expected much more from this place!

Ramonjoh

Great service and space. Ceviche 517 on instagram brought me here. Type of peruvian gourmet with over priced items. Jalea and Ceviche for dinner, but honestly for the price, it was a small dish. For gourmet only the plate because the flavor needs to improve. Drinks need to improve. Lots of potential for this place. Small portions, not a gourmet, overpriced

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

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