Enjoyed another birthday celebration, this time at midtown’s Socarat happy hour with a friend.

During their daily happy hour from 4 to 6 pm, all tapas are half price. Some drinks, too, although we each opted for a vermouth-less martini ($17).

We shared their Galician-style octopus ($10.50) in paprika oil with mashed potatoes and the grilled squid ($9) in garlicky oil, requesting both extra crispy. I’d recommend both as I would their grilled lamb chops topped with a chimichurri sauce with roasted white and purple potatoes ($10).

Their shrimp arrived sizzling in hot olive oil with lots of garlic and a couple of chili peppers ($9). They were fine yet got a tad overcooked from sizzling in hot oil.

I do recommend a visit to Socarat’s happy hour.

Socarat
Midtown
953 2nd Ave,
New York, NY 10022
212-759-0101
socarratnyc.com,