Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

349 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Good for groups

looking for a cozy dinner or a lively night out, Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge on City Island is your destination. This Latin-fusion gem offers a vibrant atmosphere and stunning waterfront views, featuring a menu that highlights the freshest seafood and Latin American flavors. Indulge in a variety of dishes, from succulent paella and grilled octopus to classic churrasco and mofongo, with plenty of vegetarian options available. The intimate setting is perfect for a romantic dinner or a fun gathering with friends, complemented by attentive service. Enjoy the outdoor patio with breathtaking harbor views, and immerse yourself in the cultural experience with live music and Broadway-style shows. At Vistamar, every visit is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of flavor and entertainment that creates lasting memories. Come and discover your culinary oasis today!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104
Phone number
(718) 709-0888
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

WingsUS$13.00
Hot, Sweet Chili, or BBQ
Baked ClamsUS$20.00
Grilled OctopusUS$18.00
Avocado Fish CevicheUS$20.00
Picadera de Marisco
Calamari, Shrimp, Fried Fish, and Shrimp Empanada
- TwoUS$29.00
- FourUS$55.00
MofonguitosUS$14.00
Stuffed Green Plantains (Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp)
Crab CakesUS$20.00
Chipotle Mayo Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00
Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Fried CalamariUS$17.00
Marinara Sauce
Mussels or ClamsUS$18.00
Garlic Sauce or Marinara
EmpanadaUS$10.00
Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken
Raw Clams or Oysters
- Half DozenUS$12.00
- DozenUS$24.00

Soup

Sopa de MariscoUS$27.00
Fish, Clams, Mussels, Calamari & Shrimp
Sopa de CamaronesUS$25.00
Shrimp Soupy Rice

Salad

Avocado SaladUS$15.00
Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUS$15.00
Olive Oil & Basil
Mixed Greens SaladUS$12.00
Ensalada de PulpoUS$21.00
Octopus Salad
Ensalada de MariscoUS$25.00
Seafood Salad
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Seafood Tower
Oysters, Clams, Jumbo Shrimp & Seafood Salad
- For (2)US$45.00
- For (4)US$77.00

Mofongo

Mofongo de CamaronesUS$25.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Shrimp
Mofongo de MariscoUS$27.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Seafood

Pasta

Mariscada Over LinguiniUS$28.00
Clams, Scallops & Shrimps w/ White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce
Penne VodkaUS$25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Lobster RavioliUS$27.00
Fettucine AlfredoUS$25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Shrimp Over LinguiniUS$25.00
White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with ShrimpUS$28.00
Broiled Lobster with ShrimpUS$48.00
Salmon with ShrimpUS$40.00
Churrasco with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUS$42.00
Fried Fish with CalamariUS$28.00
Broiled Lobster with ScallopsUS$48.00
T-Bone with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUS$47.00

Chicken

Chicharron de PolloUS$19.00
Chicken Chunks on the Bone or Boneless
Roasted Half ChickenUS$19.00
Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$19.00
Pechuga a la Parrilla

Steak

Ribeye SteakUS$35.00
ChurrascoUS$29.00
Skirt Steak
T-BoneUS$34.00
Bistec EncebolladoUS$25.00
Steak w/ Onions
PernilUS$25.00
Roasted Pork

Seafood

Fried FiletUS$32.00
City Island SeafoodUS$65.00
Vistamar MariscadaUS$75.00
Stuffed Maine Lobster
- MP
Snow Crab LegsUS$40.00
Fried ShrimpUS$25.00
SalmonUS$35.00
Grilled, Steamed, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Seafood Paella
- For (1)US$35.00
- For (2)US$65.00
BranzinoUS$35.00
Broiled or Grilled
ScallopsUS$30.00
Grilled, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Whole Red SnapperUS$38.00
Fried or Broiled
Snapper FiletUS$26.00
Broiled
Twin Lobster TailUS$48.00
Lobster
2lb
- MP
Seafood Stuffed FiletUS$38.00
Surf & TurfUS$40.00
Lobster Tail & Churrasco

Sides

Mofongo
Arroz Amarillo & Habichuelas
Arroz Blanco & Habichuelas
Sautéed Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
French Fries
Yuca Fries
Tostones
Maduros

What 349 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Latin American
Bronx
Best Service
Bronx
Best Ambience
Bronx
Best Value
Bronx
Great for brunch
Bronx
Good for groups
Bronx
Romantic
Bronx
Good for special occasions
Bronx
Lively
Bronx
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge boasts stunning views and "wonderful" entertainment. Guests praise its "delicious" food and "amazing" service, highlighting a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations. While there can be occasional delays, particularly during peak times, most visitors find the experience "worth it." It's a popular spot for birthdays and special occasions.

349 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. Brunch was perfect. The food and drinks never disappoints
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Group of 18 everyone had a blast for my husbands birthday including my teenagers very entertaining love the new extended space they have . Lehianny sorry if I spelled wrong was our waitress super sweet on point with everything will come again for sure
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Ana
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience ever in a local restaurant. The food and drink were good. The service and the ambient were outstanding!
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andrea
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, server was awesome for a large party. Music and entertainment was really good overall great experience perfect for a family outing
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Rebecca
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Me and my family went to celebrate the March birthdays. And we had a blast.
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Karissa
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The decor of the restaurant was absolutely outstanding... it was different vibe in different areas of the restaurant but it still all fit together so beautifully and well done. Very well put together, my family members and myself were all blown away and inspired. From the restroom to the main entrance, hanging celling red flowers. The food is tasty and well seasoned along with the presentation. Some things need more perfecting... but overall we all enjoyed ourselves. It was a memorable experience for my 35th birthday celebration to say the least.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El mejor restaurante de todos la vida , y la comida ni decir lo mejor de lo mejor, solo debería tener un menú más amplio
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice brunch . Very energetic, is a Family event where a lot of people come with Kids, which is so nice and convenient , however some parents dont take proper care on their kids and they be running around the restaurant and jumping on the stage in the middle of the show . This Instance needs to addressed by the management . food was good , just a little cold . Service was good . Kevin was our server . He did a great Job. Entertaiment was amazing . I would go back and alsovrecommend the place especially for big groups of friends looking to have a fun time.
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Moika
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my mother's 83rd birthday tonight and it was truly special to be celebrated at Vistamar. The decor, the vibe, the food and service were perfect. Mom truly enjoyed herself along with the birthday wishes from the staff. Thank you to our wonderful waitress Jazmin, she was excellent. We will definitely be back to this restaurant.
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Johnny
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic time the atmosphere was lively, and the live performances were incredible—definitely a highlight of the night. The food was delicious, and the drinks were perfect. The only downside was the long wait for the food, but the entertainment and energy made up for it. If you’re looking for great food, drinks, and a fun night out, this is the place to be!
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FAQs

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(718) 709-0888
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizer

WingsUS$13.00

Baked ClamsUS$20.00

Grilled OctopusUS$18.00

Avocado Fish CevicheUS$20.00

Picadera de Marisco

MofonguitosUS$14.00

Crab CakesUS$20.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00

Fried CalamariUS$17.00

Mussels or ClamsUS$18.00

EmpanadaUS$10.00

Raw Clams or Oysters

Soup

Sopa de MariscoUS$27.00

Sopa de CamaronesUS$25.00

Salad

Avocado SaladUS$15.00

Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUS$15.00

Mixed Greens SaladUS$12.00

Ensalada de PulpoUS$21.00

Ensalada de MariscoUS$25.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Seafood Tower

Mofongo

Mofongo de CamaronesUS$25.00

Mofongo de MariscoUS$27.00

Pasta

Mariscada Over LinguiniUS$28.00

Penne VodkaUS$25.00

Lobster RavioliUS$27.00

Fettucine AlfredoUS$25.00

Shrimp Over LinguiniUS$25.00

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with ShrimpUS$28.00

Broiled Lobster with ShrimpUS$48.00

Salmon with ShrimpUS$40.00

Churrasco with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUS$42.00

Fried Fish with CalamariUS$28.00

Broiled Lobster with ScallopsUS$48.00

T-Bone with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUS$47.00

Chicken

Chicharron de PolloUS$19.00

Roasted Half ChickenUS$19.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$19.00

Steak

Ribeye SteakUS$35.00

ChurrascoUS$29.00

T-BoneUS$34.00

Bistec EncebolladoUS$25.00

PernilUS$25.00

Seafood

Fried FiletUS$32.00

City Island SeafoodUS$65.00

Vistamar MariscadaUS$75.00

Stuffed Maine Lobster

Snow Crab LegsUS$40.00

Fried ShrimpUS$25.00

SalmonUS$35.00

Seafood Paella

BranzinoUS$35.00

ScallopsUS$30.00

Whole Red SnapperUS$38.00

Snapper FiletUS$26.00

Twin Lobster TailUS$48.00

Lobster

Seafood Stuffed FiletUS$38.00

Surf & TurfUS$40.00

Sides

Mofongo

Arroz Amarillo & Habichuelas

Arroz Blanco & Habichuelas

Sautéed Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

French Fries