Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

349 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(718) 709-0888
Website
http://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 Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

WingsUSD 13.00
Hot, Sweet Chili, or BBQ
Baked ClamsUSD 20.00
Grilled OctopusUSD 18.00
Avocado Fish CevicheUSD 20.00
Picadera de Marisco
Calamari, Shrimp, Fried Fish, and Shrimp Empanada
- TwoUSD 29.00
- FourUSD 55.00
MofonguitosUSD 14.00
Stuffed Green Plantains (Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp)
Crab CakesUSD 20.00
Chipotle Mayo Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 20.00
Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Fried CalamariUSD 17.00
Marinara Sauce
Mussels or ClamsUSD 18.00
Garlic Sauce or Marinara
EmpanadaUSD 10.00
Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken
Raw Clams or Oysters
- Half DozenUSD 12.00
- DozenUSD 24.00

Soup

Sopa de MariscoUSD 27.00
Fish, Clams, Mussels, Calamari & Shrimp
Sopa de CamaronesUSD 25.00
Shrimp Soupy Rice

Salad

Avocado SaladUSD 15.00
Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUSD 15.00
Olive Oil & Basil
Mixed Greens SaladUSD 12.00
Ensalada de PulpoUSD 21.00
Octopus Salad
Ensalada de MariscoUSD 25.00
Seafood Salad
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
Seafood Tower
Oysters, Clams, Jumbo Shrimp & Seafood Salad
- For (2)USD 45.00
- For (4)USD 77.00

Mofongo

Mofongo de CamaronesUSD 25.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Shrimp
Mofongo de MariscoUSD 27.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Seafood

Pasta

Mariscada Over LinguiniUSD 28.00
Clams, Scallops & Shrimps w/ White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce
Penne VodkaUSD 25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Lobster RavioliUSD 27.00
Fettucine AlfredoUSD 25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Shrimp Over LinguiniUSD 25.00
White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with ShrimpUSD 28.00
Broiled Lobster with ShrimpUSD 48.00
Salmon with ShrimpUSD 40.00
Churrasco with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUSD 42.00
Fried Fish with CalamariUSD 28.00
Broiled Lobster with ScallopsUSD 48.00
T-Bone with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUSD 47.00

Chicken

Chicharron de PolloUSD 19.00
Chicken Chunks on the Bone or Boneless
Roasted Half ChickenUSD 19.00
Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 19.00
Pechuga a la Parrilla

Steak

Ribeye SteakUSD 35.00
ChurrascoUSD 29.00
Skirt Steak
T-BoneUSD 34.00
Bistec EncebolladoUSD 25.00
Steak w/ Onions
PernilUSD 25.00
Roasted Pork

Seafood

Fried FiletUSD 32.00
City Island SeafoodUSD 65.00
Vistamar MariscadaUSD 75.00
Stuffed Maine Lobster
- MP
Snow Crab LegsUSD 40.00
Fried ShrimpUSD 25.00
SalmonUSD 35.00
Grilled, Steamed, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Seafood Paella
- For (1)USD 35.00
- For (2)USD 65.00
BranzinoUSD 35.00
Broiled or Grilled
ScallopsUSD 30.00
Grilled, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Whole Red SnapperUSD 38.00
Fried or Broiled
Snapper FiletUSD 26.00
Broiled
Twin Lobster TailUSD 48.00
Lobster
2lb
- MP
Seafood Stuffed FiletUSD 38.00
Surf & TurfUSD 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 7 days ago
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 9 March 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 7 March 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 2 March 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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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 booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

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, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.vistamarcityisland.com/
Phone number
(718) 709-0888

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizer

WingsUSD 13.00

Baked ClamsUSD 20.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 18.00

Avocado Fish CevicheUSD 20.00

Picadera de Marisco

MofonguitosUSD 14.00

Crab CakesUSD 20.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 20.00

Fried CalamariUSD 17.00

Mussels or ClamsUSD 18.00

EmpanadaUSD 10.00

Raw Clams or Oysters

Soup

Sopa de MariscoUSD 27.00

Sopa de CamaronesUSD 25.00

Salad

Avocado SaladUSD 15.00

Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUSD 15.00

Mixed Greens SaladUSD 12.00

Ensalada de PulpoUSD 21.00

Ensalada de MariscoUSD 25.00

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Seafood Tower

Mofongo

Mofongo de CamaronesUSD 25.00

Mofongo de MariscoUSD 27.00

Pasta

Mariscada Over LinguiniUSD 28.00

Penne VodkaUSD 25.00

Lobster RavioliUSD 27.00

Fettucine AlfredoUSD 25.00

Shrimp Over LinguiniUSD 25.00

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with ShrimpUSD 28.00

Broiled Lobster with ShrimpUSD 48.00

Salmon with ShrimpUSD 40.00

Churrasco with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUSD 42.00

Fried Fish with CalamariUSD 28.00

Broiled Lobster with ScallopsUSD 48.00

T-Bone with Lobster Tail & ShrimpUSD 47.00

Chicken

Chicharron de PolloUSD 19.00

Roasted Half ChickenUSD 19.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 19.00

Steak

Ribeye SteakUSD 35.00

ChurrascoUSD 29.00

T-BoneUSD 34.00

Bistec EncebolladoUSD 25.00

PernilUSD 25.00

Seafood

Fried FiletUSD 32.00

City Island SeafoodUSD 65.00

Vistamar MariscadaUSD 75.00

Stuffed Maine Lobster

Snow Crab LegsUSD 40.00

Fried ShrimpUSD 25.00

SalmonUSD 35.00

Seafood Paella

BranzinoUSD 35.00

ScallopsUSD 30.00

Whole Red SnapperUSD 38.00

Snapper FiletUSD 26.00

Twin Lobster TailUSD 48.00

Lobster

Seafood Stuffed FiletUSD 38.00

Surf & TurfUSD 40.00

Sides

Mofongo

Arroz Amarillo & Habichuelas

Arroz Blanco & Habichuelas

Sautéed Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

French Fries