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Claro dinner table spread - Claro, Brooklyn, NY

Claro

4.6
4.6
9 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Claro is where New York and Oaxaca meet – the result of chef/owner T.J. Steele’s long-time love for Oaxacan food and culture. Over his many years in Oaxaca, TJ cultivated relationships with local craftsmen, artists, mezcaleros, cooks and farmers throughout the region. Claro is dedicated to making everything by hand, including the masa, cheeses, chorizo and moles. TJ sources the corn for Claro's menu from farms that hand-pick non-GMO heirloom (criollo) varieties, all our meat and produce is organic and our menu is entirely gluten-free. “Claro” means “clear” in many different senses, but also “of course” -a phrase that’s used to put a person at ease; a sentiment that permeates the style of dining we hope to share with you. The soul of Claro extends beyond the menu, having called on Oaxacan friends to add their craft and expertise to all areas of the restaurant.

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What 9 people are saying

Claro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mexican

9 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Oaxacan food. The smell of fresh masa cooking is evident as you enter. Thoughtful mezcal cocktails were excellent.

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  2. Justin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Every dish was perfect with contrasting flavors and textures. I will be back to try the other dishes.

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  3. Ella

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So disappointed. We have been to Claro many times and this most recent time it was like a different restaurant. The only good dish out of the six we tried was the tuna tartare. The rest were almost inedible and my partner and I both agreed it was the worst let down of a dining experience we've had in NYC. And we spent $250 for two people....hopefully it was just a bad night for them. Not sure we'll be back

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  4. Lindsay VIP

    Las Vegas19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The host was very accommodating when we had to change our reservation time by 30 min and increase our party size from 3 to 4. I thanked him, told it was my birthday, and I was so excited to eat here! We arrived and sat at the bar before getting seated. We were ignored by the bartender for a long time, despite her being right in front of us. She finally acknowledged us and made the best marg I’ve had in ages. Off menu Spicy marg w tequila ( I hate mezcal, and that’s all that was on the menu). Finally seated, and our server is really intense. She was short with dark hair and glasses. She forgot a round of drinks entirely and apologized, but it just seemed like she hated us the entire night. Impatient at best. I don’t care that it was my bday - it was such a weird experience. I will not be back. I don’t understand what all the hype is about. Everyone who works there is very strange and hates people. We went on a Thursday, so maybe don’t do that? So, so disappointing for a $350 dinner for 4.

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  5. Billy VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was truly excellent. I thought it was really fun that main courses were a different Mole.

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  6. Wilson

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food. We had the pork tacos and mole dip and tostada de atun and empanadas with sweet potato. All were amazing. Good pop music too. We sat at the bar and can see the kitchen, so it was fun. A wonderful experience.

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  7. Allie

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food; friendly, kind staff. The menu apparently changes regularly, so I'll need to go back again. It looks like it maybe has a garden when the weather is nice.

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  8. Ian

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The tostada de atun is so good I always consider ordering a second one each time I come to Claro. The mole negra is a must too!

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  9. Alexa

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing meal and appreciated all the options were gluten free!

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Claro is rated 4.6 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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284 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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