Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

309 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wings$13.00
Hot, Sweet Chili, or BBQ
Baked Clams$20.00
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Avocado Fish Ceviche$20.00
Picadera de Marisco
Calamari, Shrimp, Fried Fish, and Shrimp Empanada
- Two$29.00
- Four$55.00
Mofonguitos$14.00
Stuffed Green Plantains (Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp)
Crab Cakes$20.00
Chipotle Mayo Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$20.00
Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Fried Calamari$17.00
Marinara Sauce
Mussels or Clams$18.00
Garlic Sauce or Marinara
Empanada$10.00
Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken
Raw Clams or Oysters
- Half Dozen$12.00
- Dozen$24.00

Soup

Sopa de Marisco$27.00
Fish, Clams, Mussels, Calamari & Shrimp
Sopa de Camarones$25.00
Shrimp Soupy Rice

Salad

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

Mofongo

Mofongo de Camarones$25.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Shrimp
Mofongo de Marisco$27.00
Mashed Plantain w/ Seafood

Pasta

Mariscada Over Linguini$28.00
Clams, Scallops & Shrimps w/ White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce
Penne Vodka$25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Lobster Ravioli$27.00
Fettucine Alfredo$25.00
Shrimp or Chicken
Shrimp Over Linguini$25.00
White Wine or Fra Diavolo Sauce

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with Shrimp$28.00
Broiled Lobster with Shrimp$48.00
Salmon with Shrimp$40.00
Churrasco with Lobster Tail & Shrimp$42.00
Fried Fish with Calamari$28.00
Broiled Lobster with Scallops$48.00
T-Bone with Lobster Tail & Shrimp$47.00

Chicken

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

Steak

Ribeye Steak$35.00
Churrasco$29.00
Skirt Steak
T-Bone$34.00
Bistec Encebollado$25.00
Steak w/ Onions
Pernil$25.00
Roasted Pork

Seafood

Fried Filet$32.00
City Island Seafood$65.00
Vistamar Mariscada$75.00
Stuffed Maine Lobster
- MP
Snow Crab Legs$40.00
Fried Shrimp$25.00
Salmon$35.00
Grilled, Steamed, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Seafood Paella
- For (1)$35.00
- For (2)$65.00
Branzino$35.00
Broiled or Grilled
Scallops$30.00
Grilled, Broiled w/ Garlic Sauce
Whole Red Snapper$38.00
Fried or Broiled
Snapper Filet$26.00
Broiled
Twin Lobster Tail$48.00
Lobster
2lb
- MP
Seafood Stuffed Filet$38.00
Surf & Turf$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 309 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bronx
Best Ambiance
Bronx
Best Value
Bronx
Great for brunch
Bronx
Kid-friendly
Bronx
Good for groups
Bronx
Healthy
Bronx
Hot spot
Bronx
Great for fine wines
Bronx
Romantic
Bronx
Great for scenic views
Bronx
Lively
Bronx
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge offers a lively dining experience with "amazing ambiance" and "entertaining live shows." Guests rave about the "superb service" and "delicious food," making it ideal for celebrations. However, the loud music and hookah presence may not suit everyone. Overall, it promises a vibrant atmosphere and memorable moments.

309 Reviews

M
Michele
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was amazing. The DJ was terrible, we requested to change the music multiple times but the dj refused. DJ played a lot of like middle eastern music and did not switch it up, we requested Spanish music as well as r&b/hiphop.
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Sienna
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
Took my daughter here for her birthday and it was great They had a few shows that we didn’t expect but were nice. The Dj played a great mix of music which was also very nice . The food was great we had an awesome waiter . I can’t say anyone bad about our experience. If I had to say anything bad it would be that my husband food was cold when it arrived
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Angel
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buen ambiente, personal y shows entreteniddos. la comida no estubo a la altura un 6 de 10.
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Elizabeth
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great ambience for a night life
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Jaime
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great night, everything since we arrived the host, our server Gasell was great, the ambiance,music with the Dj and the food was excellent in such a beautiful restaurant.
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TsunamiYani
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an exciting place to dine. And food is delicious. Everything tastes so good!!!
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Fernando
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed my date at VistaMar, food was good and service was great but for my taste I would prefer Latin music or mix music when visiting a Latin restaurant as I think thats the while point of going to it…. All in all I would return if the music changes, would have actually stayed longer if not because of this.
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Vilma
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good vibe at Vistamar. Suly is the best, I ask for her every time I go.
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shannon
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing my first time here and I enjoy it for my birthday I definitely be back again
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Tyeishia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed my birthday it was perfect will def return again
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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 4.6 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

565 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464-1104

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
City Island
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizer

Wings$13.00

Baked Clams$20.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Avocado Fish Ceviche$20.00

Picadera de Marisco

Mofonguitos$14.00

Crab Cakes$20.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Mussels or Clams$18.00

Empanada$10.00

Raw Clams or Oysters

Soup

Sopa de Marisco$27.00

Sopa de Camarones$25.00

Salad

Avocado Salad$15.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato$15.00

Mixed Greens Salad$12.00

Ensalada de Pulpo$21.00

Ensalada de Marisco$25.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Seafood Tower

Mofongo

Mofongo de Camarones$25.00

Mofongo de Marisco$27.00

Pasta

Mariscada Over Linguini$28.00

Penne Vodka$25.00

Lobster Ravioli$27.00

Fettucine Alfredo$25.00

Shrimp Over Linguini$25.00

Combinations

Fried Fish Filet with Shrimp$28.00

Broiled Lobster with Shrimp$48.00

Salmon with Shrimp$40.00

Churrasco with Lobster Tail & Shrimp$42.00

Fried Fish with Calamari$28.00

Broiled Lobster with Scallops$48.00

T-Bone with Lobster Tail & Shrimp$47.00

Chicken

Chicharron de Pollo$19.00

Roasted Half Chicken$19.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$19.00

Steak

Ribeye Steak$35.00

Churrasco$29.00

T-Bone$34.00

Bistec Encebollado$25.00

Pernil$25.00

Seafood

Fried Filet$32.00

City Island Seafood$65.00

Vistamar Mariscada$75.00

Stuffed Maine Lobster

Snow Crab Legs$40.00

Fried Shrimp$25.00

Salmon$35.00

Seafood Paella

Branzino$35.00

Scallops$30.00

Whole Red Snapper$38.00

Snapper Filet$26.00

Twin Lobster Tail$48.00

Lobster

Seafood Stuffed Filet$38.00

Surf & Turf$40.00

Sides

Mofongo

Arroz Amarillo & Habichuelas

Arroz Blanco & Habichuelas

Sautéed Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato