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Spanish · Manhattan · $$
Classic seafood paella with clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron rice
Saffron‑infused rice with shrimp, mussels, clams and prawns, praised for socarrat and seafood depth.
Dominican · Manhattan · $$
Traditional paella with shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels over saffron rice
American · Fort Hamilton · $$
Bomba rice with calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels, housemade lobster stock, and paprika aioli
Italian · Manhattan · $$
A pan of saffron rice loaded with mixed seafood — surprisingly well-executed for a Mulberry Street joint.
A generous portion of saffron-infused bomba rice brimming with lobster, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and squid.
Spanish · Bayside · $$$
Spanish rice with mixed seafood and lobster. The signature dish and the reason most people come.
Spanish · Manhattan · $$$
Classic Spanish paella with mixed seafood -- shareable and festive, though not the best in the city
Traditional Spanish paella with mixed seafood, saffron rice
Mexican · Manhattan · $$
Saffron rice with chicken, seafood, and Mexican spices
Traditional Spanish paella with mixed seafood and saffron rice
Colombian · Maspeth · $
A generous pan of saffron rice loaded with mixed seafood, chicken, and chorizo. An unexpected gem on a Colombian menu.
American · Manhattan · $$
Chef Rene Hernandez's specialty, this Spanish rice dish is a highlight, likely featuring a generous mix of seafood.
Spanish · Flatbush · $$
Saffron-stained rice cooked to order with a crackling socarrat at the base — comes in seafood, meat, or vegetable variants.
American · Manhattan · $$$
A generous seafood paella designed to serve multiple people, packed with a variety of ocean delights.
Oyster Bar · Bushwick · $$$
Lobster stock-infused rice with mixed seafood, calamari, shrimp, octopus, clams, lime aioli, and herbs.
Caribbean · Manhattan · $$
Caribbean spin on paella with seafood and rice. A bold, shareable main.
Cuban · Manhattan · $$
Cuban · Manhattan · $$$
Bar · Richmond Hill · $$
Cuban · Pelham Bay · $$
American · Pelham Bay · $$
Saffron rice with seafood and meats, a longtime centerpiece of the menu for sharing
Taqueria · Forest Hills · $$
Spanish · Jamaica · $$
Saffron rice with shellfish and chorizo, prepared for the table and a typical group order.