Radio Restaurant is nearby Yankee Stadium, making it an ideal place to grab a bite before the game.
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Calling all MLB fans and food lovers – the Radio Restaurant, located inside Radio Hotel, Washington Heights’ first boutique hotel, is the perfect place to grab food before or after the game. The Radio Hotel sits just 20 minutes from Yankee Stadium.
Radio Restaurant features family-style meals, craft cocktails, and even a boozy brunch experience – it’s their take on new American cuisines with a Latin twist!
I sit down for dinner in an intimate, dimly lit setting. As I walk into the dining room, I am greeted by friendly staff, and to my left, the DJ booth stands ready to start up my day or energize my night.
While sipping on my prosecco, I taste an array of dishes, and let’s just say I am more than satisfied!
We start with the greens: guacamole and chips and the little gem Caesar, and for a salad, it sure is a gem. Hedges of romaine, juicy grilled chicken, avocado, and Caesar dressing. This Caesar salad is definitely one of the favorites I have had from a restaurant.
We move on to the shareable dishes: Latin classics like empanadas and chicharron de pollo, and a Radio Restaurant original—radio wings, served in smoky guava BBQ sauce (which actually turns out to be my least favorite of the three).
The main dishes I try are the mojo “media pollo” (half chicken, mashed potatoes, broccolini), churrasco steak frites (marinated steak and chimichurri fries), vodka rigatoni, and radio fried rice or “chofan.” My favorite has to be the churrasco steak frites; you can’t go wrong with steak and fries, and the housemade chimichurri definitely elevates the tasting experience.
We close out our tasting experience with two desserts: a mango-passion fruit tart and a warm chocolate brownie served with dulce de leche ice cream. A must-try for our “something sweet” foodies, but an easy skip for those who don’t have a sweet tooth.
If you have the chance to visit the Radio Restaurant, I say start with the Caesar salad, split the chicharron de pollo and the empanadas, and try their churrasco steak frites. You also have to check out their bathroom—outside, there’s a Washington Heights mural that’s photo-op ready, and inside, a bathroom that’s selfie-ready. The colors are wild in there.
To elevate your MLB experience, if you are thinking of staying at the Radio Hotel, they offer a “take me out to the ballgame” package, which includes a branded clear fanny pack, game day popcorn, and a bucket of beers at check-in for a true home run stay!
Make sure to check out the Radio Restaurant in the Radio Hotel, only in Washington Heights.
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