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Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge, Bronx, NY

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

4.5
4.5
330 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (718) 709-0888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bronx

    Best Ambience

  • Bronx

    Best Value

  • Bronx

    Great for brunch

  • Bronx

    Child-friendly

  • Bronx

    Good for groups

  • Bronx

    Hot spot

  • Bronx

    Great for fine wines

  • Bronx

    Romantic

  • Bronx

    Good for special occasions

  • Bronx

    Lively

  • Bronx

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Notably praised for its "delicious food," "amazing entertainment," and "friendly service," it is a go-to spot for birthdays. While the menu discrepancies and noise can detract, the lively performances and attentive staff like Jocelyn and Dethelin often steal the show.

330 Reviews
  1. Alexey

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Overpriced. Horrible quality of food. Unbearable audio levels deafening decibels.

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  2. Wilson

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was a good experience aside from the valet parking, there was a line where you had to wait around 30 minutes to get into the parking lot and be lucky enough to find a spot. More employees at the valet parking would help a lot

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  3. Annabelle

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible. The menu sucked, for a valentine’s day dinner I had high expectations. Stop conditioning people to what you want them to eat, cause you overbooked the place with “ 1000” guests and everyone has to eat the same thing cause the kitchen is “ overwhelmed”. Its ridiculous and i’m never going back.

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  4. Ibon

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for good food, very pleasant atmosphere and lively but nice entertainment. A great place to be out with friends or family.

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  5. Antonio

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with amazing tasteful food.. waiters were very tentative and friendly. First time at the restaurant and will Definitely will be coming back.

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  6. Alisha

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miguelo was amazing! Thank you! .

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  7. Tamara

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun atmosphere. The music is on the loud side but that's a great thing if you appreciate good music and a lively experience. Amazing views and the service was stellar! Lots of photo opportunities!

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  8. Chantay

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a revisit here… The staff was friendly, attentive and professional. Jazmin and Fernando were great! The drinks were delicious, appetizers (calamari was overcooked) were okay. Lobster dinner was good, but I wouldn’t get the fried seafood lobster again.

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  9. Leticia

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I loved everything Vistamar, except the people smoking hookah indoors during brunch. I wish that hookahs wasn’t part of the experience during brunch. Some of us are super sensitive to 2nd hand smoking . Smoking Hookah pollutes the air as cigarettes smoking for those of us that dislike it. Maybe, there should be a separate section for non hookah smokers. Thanks

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  10. Heidy Sakura

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time dining here. The first time I went was last year in the summer and we sat outside. It was gorgeous. The second time was last night with my two children. The inside is beautiful, and the food was great. The menu online IS NOT accurate though. It says you have the pre-fix option? No such thing in the restaurant and they don't reply to messages which was incredibly annoying to me. We got to sit on the high-top table like I chose online. But the table was wobbly, and the kids and I were afraid of the drinks or the food falling over. It is a bit too loud for my taste. I felt like I was screaming over my kids. The music and entertainment were great which I loved. The server was funny and on point. She didn't write down our order at all, but she got everything right. Jocelyn was great. Again, the only thing that I didn't like is that the menu online DOES NOT match the menu they actually have on site. I had to settle for mofongo when I actually wanted churrasco. It wasn't even listed as if it didn't exist. Nothing wrong with the food but I think you should be able to actually order what you want, and the menu should actually be accurate.

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Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    City Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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