El Pingüino
$$ • Bars, Spanish, Seafood Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout El Pingüino
Customers' Favorites
Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail
Basque Cheesecake
Oysters and Olives
Wray & Ting
Steamed Clams
Casamaro Club
Ceviche
Gildas
Pozole
El Pingüino Reviews
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nice place with good concervas and very fresh oysters
Very ugly and very crowded but for a reason. The food and wine is marvellous!! Real Italian experience, amazing taste! The portions are so huge that we ate leftovers as a full breakfast;) The prices are very affordable too!
Crowded with locals, pleasant staff, but only one toilet unfortunately.
Crowded with locals, pleasant staff, but only one toilet unfortunately.
Excellent seafood tapas. I had the crab salad and two oysters. They were delicious.
Hours
| Monday | 4 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 10PM |
El Pingüino is a cozy restaurant with a small seating area that offers both communal and private dining options. The bar seating is highly recommended for a relaxed experience. During happy hour, which runs until 7 pm, the menu features a variety of snacks such as boquerones, razor clams, and scallops, all of which are delicious, though they may be a bit overpriced. The oysters, which are half-priced during happy hour, can take some time to arrive but are very tasty and fresh. Visitors praise the good oysters and the freshly shaved horseradish that accompanies them. The restaurant also offers a few small Spanish plates and $12 martinis, making for a pleasant low-key early evening out. The food is thoughtfully prepared and served by kind, knowledgeable staff who maintain high standards and serve generous portions at fair prices. Overall, the service is excellent, with friendly staff happy to recommend drinks and desserts like the Basque cheesecake. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, making it a great spot for food lovers to enjoy good food, a pleasant ambiance, and attentive service.