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Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge, Bronx, NY

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

4.5
4.5
298 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
Looking out over the Long Island Sound from the window-lined main dining room, it is easy to see the vision and feel the passion behind VISTAMAR. Beautiful views await diners at this Latin restaurant, as you enjoy a variety of menu items and cocktails while enjoying the beautiful harbor scenery. Nestled in between the Pelham Bay area of the Bronx and Hart Island, City Island has become home to a bustling restaurant scene. VISTAMAR shines in this community, as it not only draws inspiration from the water that surrounds it but also adds Latin flavor. Easily accessible by car or public transportation, City Island is a beautiful departure from the hustle and bustle of New York City.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (718) 709-0888
  • Website
    https://www.vistamarcityisland.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104
  • Area
    City Island
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizer

  • 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

                                                                                                                                Last updated: 4 April 2022

                                                                                                                                What 298 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
                                                                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                                                • New York City

                                                                                                                                  Latin American

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Great for brunch

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Child-friendly

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Healthy

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Great for scenic views

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Lively

                                                                                                                                • Bronx

                                                                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing" food and top-tier entertainment. Guests enjoy a vibrant setting ideal for celebrations, though some find the music too loud for conversations. Service is generally attentive, with standout mentions like "superb" staff members. While the wait times can be long, many diners find it "worth the wait." The restaurant's beautiful views and accommodating seating options add to its appeal, though feedback on brunch and hookah presence varies. Overall, Vistamar is perfect for those seeking energetic dining experiences.

                                                                                                                                298 Reviews

                                                                                                                                1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  I absolutely adore the food at Vistamar. The people there always make it a great time. It's the perfect spot for birthday celebrations.

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                                                                                                                                2. Mekkah

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Me and my crew loved it!!!! Definitely good vibes! Good for birthdays and the food was amazing! 10/10

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                                                                                                                                3. Damarys

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Omg I can’t begin to describe how much fun I had. I went to celebrate my birthday with my family and it was like a whole party in there. We ate, we drank, and we danced. The performances by the dancers and the music were exhilarating. It was so much fun. I will definitely return. A shout out to Gloria! She made our experience great with her patience and overall service.

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                                                                                                                                4. Kerri

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                  Did not honor brunch specials; accommodations made only for birthday celebrations.

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                                                                                                                                5. Bianca

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Encantada con el lugar, definitivamente volveré !!

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                                                                                                                                6. Carlos

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  It was a great experience, good music, food and service 👌.

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                                                                                                                                7. Patty

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  This restaurant was amazing, from the ambiance to the service. I bought my mother and her friends here for her birthday brunch and it was amazing!

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                                                                                                                                8. Janet

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                  The food quality was poor, salty and price too high. I spent $160 for 2. I really don’t mind paying any amount of money if the food is good. I will not visit this place again.

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                                                                                                                                9. Leslie

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  I love it, definitely I will go back, it is an amazing place

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                                                                                                                                10. Jessica

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  The food was amazing! I had the branzino with cilantro rice, and ordered a side of truffle fries, which were disappointing—they were just regular fries with a bit of truffle sprinkled on top, and they weren’t crispy. Aside from that, everyone at the table enjoyed their food and had no complaints and the drinks were perfect. I had the coconut mojitos, which were delicious. The entertainment was definitely A-plus. Servers were also good always making sure we had water and not just our waiter but every person in the staff. One drawback was that hookah smokers were all around, which wasn’t ideal for a family-friendly Sunday brunch. While I enjoy hookah, I like to keep it separate when I’m with my kids and family. It would be great if there were a designated area for those who want to enjoy it. We’ve been going to Vistamar since it was Don Coqui, and aside from those two minor issues, the atmosphere is fantastic. We would definitely go back!

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                                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                                Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 709-0888.

                                                                                                                                Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                                                19:00
                                                                                                                                Booked 17 times today

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                                                                                                                                Google Map for Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

                                                                                                                                565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104

                                                                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                                • Area
                                                                                                                                  City Island
                                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                  Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–02:00
                                                                                                                                • 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
                                                                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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