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Buenavista Restaurant & Bar, New York, NY

Buenavista Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
479 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
BuenaVista Restaurant & Bar is a gourmet Latin American eatery located in Hell’s Kitchen NYC. The restaurant’s ambience, décor and cuisine will leave you feeling that you’ve been on a Latin American tour.

Our aim is to provide first class hospitality along with a memorable culinary experience. From start to finish, you will receive exceptional customer service, mouth-watering food, exotic cocktails and an extensive wine list. Your dining experience will encompass some of the amazing flavors from the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and even some of the undiscovered regions of Mexico & South America.
At BuenaVista you can try "yucca” (or cassava) from Cuba, “barbacoa" (or pozole) from Mexico and Patagonian cuisine from southernmost South America. You'll be able to experience how the regional Caribbean and South American climates influence certain dishes.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, South American, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–23:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 388-5040
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rene Hernandez Hernandez
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

What 479 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buenavista Restaurant & Bar offers a charming, intimate setting with "excellent cocktails" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly" service and the inviting atmosphere. While some experiences vary, many patrons find it a "hidden gem" perfect for a pre-theater meal. Enjoy creative dishes in a cozy environment.

479 Reviews
  1. Yan Kit

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I like the place , but food isn’t great. Ingredients are not fresh and way over priced.

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  2. Hans

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful diverse menu and very tasty appetizers. We had to go to a show so unfortunately we didn't have enough time to wait for dessert. Will visit again soon!

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  3. Janet

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food beautifully presented. Will definitely be coming back.

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  4. anton

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the food was good but the seafood wasn’t the freshest. The Service was great and the ambiance of the restaurant was good! I would definitely eat there again!!!!

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  5. Abe

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been there 3 times. Great 1st 2. Food not as good 3rd.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Buena Vista. This was our first trip to NY, traveled from California.We searched for somewhere to have dinner before our Broadway Show. The restaurant is very quaint and beautiful. Lovely bar and fun cocktails. The staff was amazing. Attentive and so nice. We both had a signature cocktail that was so tasty. The food was off the chart. We started with the guacamole with plantain chips, absolutely amazing! We had the pork chop and the filet with a petite lobster tail. Both dishes were fabulous, best we've had in some time. We were even treated to 2 glasses of wine on the house. We have already recommended the Buena Vista to two friends! We will definitely be back next time in NY..

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  7. Orlando

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. So good we went twice over a long weekend. The skirt steak is a masterclass on how to properly cook a steak. Small yet quaint restaurant with very good service as well. You can’t go wrong with this spot. Can’t wait to visit them again next time in NYC.

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  8. Laurence

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent cocktails and food at a reasonable price. everything was delicious - lots of flavor and generous portions - come with with a good appetite!

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  9. Kath

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing ! We took our son for his birthday and I loved the food, the vibe. Amazing place, small quiet cozy

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  10. Mini

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food didn’t live up to expectations at all. The Paella, which I was excited for, turned out to be surprisingly bland and lacking in flavor. It’s a shame, because I really wanted to enjoy it! On a brighter note, the service was fantastic—attentive and friendly, but I just wish the food had matched that level of care.

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FAQs

Buenavista Restaurant & Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Buenavista Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 388-5040.

Buenavista Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 479 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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buenavista Restaurant & Bar

536 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018-1309

Additional information

  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–23:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, South American, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rene Hernandez Hernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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