"From the team behind the Fly, Cervo’s, and Hart’s comes Eel Bar: While Cervo’s nods to Portugal, Eel Bar takes its cue from Basque influences, with boquerones and tinned fish from the group’s Minnow brand, along with dishes like meatballs with fries and rotating specials. The lighting here is perfectly sexy, making it work for either a group hangout or a date that doesn’t take itself too seriously." - Emma Orlow, Melissa McCart