REFERENCES "Burgers and lasagna were DELICIOUS! We ate them all last night!" - Amy Z, Gamer's Choice (LIC), October 2025
"Thank you! The food has been SO GOOD! My husband is obsessed!" - Kerri R, September 2025
"Thanks for being the hottest part of my birthday!" - Chirag D, August 2025
"Debajo is really so underrated, and I hope that more people discover it for themselves! We came on a Friday evening as a large group for a corporate dinner, and were extremely well looked after the entire evening (huge shoutout to Ross!). From always ensuring our drinks were topped up, to checking in just the perfect number of times without being overbearing, the entire evening was made that much better by just being at Debajo." - Nui-Nui N, October 2023
"The decor and the outdoor seating are great, the music is perfect, and the service is always on point. Ross is the best bartender! I could honestly go here every night of the week. Can't recommend it enough!!!" - Max F, March 2021
"I've seen a few reviews mention Ross, and I have to add to his endorsements - one of the friendliest, most knowledgeable people I've had the pleasure of meeting! We always look forward to seeing him." - Jessie K, November 2020
"Ross is everything. This is where you go when you're happy, when you're sad, and when you want to get that pre-pandemic feeling of safety and warmth and fun. Again, Ross. Cheers NYC and what makes this city the best." - Jeannie Z, September 2020
"Drinks: Delicious! If you're a sucker for fruity drinks like me, then this place is for you. I ordered the British Sea Power, Roma Fade (frozen cocktail), and Popsicle (literally a popsicle). My favorite was the citron tea flavor of the Roma Fade out of the three, but they were all great. The bartender Ross was great, we were celebrating my friend's birthday and he made sure we had a great time. Great sense of humor too, they put a little candle on top of our drink." - Caro J, September 2020
"The bartender the night I went was named Ross, and he took excellent care of us. He made great food and drink recommendations to us, and we were so happy. He was fun, professional, and FAST. All the while making beautiful drinks.In addition, they were really busy, and our food came quickly. Will definitely be back to this place. The atmosphere is fun and low-key. Love, love, LOVE. Thank you to Ross and all who were working that night! :)" - Nikki C, January 2020
"Ross tended bar for my Fourth of July party. It was my first time hiring a bartender, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Ross is a true professional, creative, sociable, and attentive to detail. A week beforehand, Ross and I met to discuss my guests tastes. He developed a signature cocktail for the party which everyone enjoyed. Before the party, he juiced dozens of lemons and limes, made the simple syrup, and set up. During the event, Ross is friendly and quick. No one waited for a drink. Afterwards, my kitchen and bar were perfectly clean. I have never enjoyed hosting as much as when Ross tended bar. I didn’t have to lift a finger, and could spend the time with my guests. Ross is a true pro." - Alan S, July 2018
"We've hired Ross for several private house parties. He's not just a skilled and personable bartender; he's a serious mixologist, who will work with you in advance to develop a unique drink just for your event and your crowd. I highly recommend him for any event you might be planning." - Alan and Joey, December 2017
"Ross is either a genuinely gregarious and caring human or a scary good salesman. If I had to guess, I'd say it's a little bit of both. We're all very friendly by nature, so we were immediate fans of Ross's. When he told us that we were his favorite table of the evening, we were smitten. He checked up on us frequently and pushed us to drink just enough alcohol to get a good buzz going. The guy is great at his job. I say this in part because he did turn out to be trustworthy. During our evening at Fifty, he directed me towards the Market G&T and the Catcher in the Rye, which were both fantastic." - Molly T, October 2016
"My (now) finacee and I came here for our very special night after getting engaged nearby in Washington Square Park. With all the choice around where you could spend an occasion like this in the city, and all the anxiety as the guy tasked with deciding it, I'm happy to report that everything worked out. Ross was the icing on the cake, the bow that wrapped up the night or the finishing touch on the experience. He's one of the coziest and friendliest in the business." - Bart F, August 2016