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Vivo Tapas Lounge
Vivo Tapas Lounge

Vivo Tapas Lounge Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.ivivodoyou.com
  • Email: info@vivolounge.com
  • Phone: (973) 465-4800
  • Hours of Operation:

    Lunch & Dinner:

    Open 11:30 am - 10:00pm


    Lounge 10:30pm- 2:00am Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30pm - 3:00am Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Spanish
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Entertainment: DJ, Live music

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Jackson St.
  • Public Transit: Newark Penn Station located only a few block away
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Parking is available on side streets nearby and also in our parking on on Jackson St headed towards Market Street (Look for VIVO Parking Sign)
A word from Vivo Tapas Lounge
VIVO means to live - Here at Vivo that is exactly what we love to do and help our patrons do. The VIVO dining experience and Vivo nights are all about living it up. Our atmosphere, great staff, incredible drinks, delicious food, and awesome patrons allow you to do just that - VIVO.

Spanish… Tapas are small portions of food. The Idea when you go tapateo is to get many different types of tapas instead of just getting one boring dish. It's more fun to eat variety!

For those of you that still enjoy the more traditional style cuisine our special entrees of the day are outrageous! Be sure to try our famous Original Mojito, which is a traditional Cuban-style mint infused rum cocktail, and also our natural Tropical Fruit Mojitos. Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "My husband and I did something we have never done before - we left this restaurant before our main course came. The reason why we left was because an hour and half after ordering our main course it still had not arrived. At one hour and fifteen minutes my husband did approach the waiter (he had to go find him) to ask where our food was. The waiter said he would get back to us, but fifteen minutes later, still nothing. Not even a check back from our waiter. So my husband went and found the waiter again, and told him we were leaving. The waiter said that 'it was not his fault'. Although the manager was clearly standing the corner, made no attempt to even talk to us. It was the worst service we have ever experienced anywhere."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Made a resv on Open Table but when we showed up they didn't have it. When I showed my confirmation, they just said oh well, to bad, we don't use OT. Beware!! We were able to sit at the bar so it worked out for us for the most part."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We went on a Friday night, and the restaurant was severely understaffed. We had to chase down our waiter every time we wanted to order food, wine, even water (and given that it's a tapas restaurant, we had a lot of ordering to do)! I have been to this restaurant before and had a great experience, so hopefully the issues we experienced are only temporary."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I really wanted to like this place but the food took over a hour to get to the table. There was issue in the kitchen and nobody informed us. We had to take our food to go because it took too long."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "The staff was very nice however service was very slow. The food was not what was originally expected. The Pulpo a la Feira lacked salt, however we loved the Piquillos rellenos de Bacalao which we ordered again. The tortilla espanola was undercooked so we sent it back. The Sangria was delicous and because of it had 4 pitchers that evening."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "OMG, I so enjoyed this place. From the bread and pesto sauce to the fried chicken wings, seafood paella and the white sangria. I can't wait to return."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Don't arrive past 7 unless you like to eat in a rush. They move tables at 830 for the nightclub"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "The "Pata Negra" (Spanish especial ham) was not "pata negra"...it was just an ok ham. It was "pata negra" price though ($18) All the other things were just fair....the bread was bad for a tapas restaurant...in Galicia they have excellent breads....I was expecting something better than just a cheap bread from a junk food supermarket. They charged $11 for one "Spanish coffee"...sounds like a little bit expensive to me. Not a good culinary experience...too bad."
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "Had a meat & cheese platter, eggplant, croquette, etc. Those food was not significantly amazing if you compared to Michelin stared restaurants, but they were fine for their prices. Unfortunately, the restaurant offers a limited kind of glass wine."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "We had fried calamari 2 people can share, stuffed mushrooms very small and chicken empanadas 2 people can share which I must say were delicious; apetizers mentioned were full orders. The dinner did not fall far from the appetizers the paella was outstanding big enough for about 3 people leaves you yearning for lobster which wastoo small. The pork chops in Serrano ham sauce was exquisite, a great plate to try 2 people can eat nicely from it . The vegetable soup was also a delight. This whole meal was excellent, except for NO BREAD was offered or placed on the table. It is a bit pricey, specially the Sangria. Other than that, I must say they add their own tip to the bill. Server was pleasant and attentive to our needs."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "I tried this place on three seperate occasions. Each time was worst than the time before. I ordered Chilean Seabass, but received red snapper. Cocktails were mediocre. Make a different choice."
    Dined on 5/3/2013
  • "Excellent meal!!! Garlic shrimp, Chimichurri sauce and bread, hands down best we've ever had. Great service - highly recommend!"
    Dined on 6/22/2013
  • "Went with a group of 5. Recommend checking first as reservations may be needed. We had res and were promptly seated. Enjoyed the food and the evening and will be back which I hardly say to alot of other restaurants. The tapas were good and the entrees were good. You can go for either or both. We had both and everything was good."
    Dined on 4/27/2013
  • "First time there!!! Food was very good! Sangria was fabulous!!Their seafood dishes are yummy!! We would go again!!"
    Dined on 4/4/2013
  • "My second time dining there (within a month). Loved it so much the first time, I had to bring my husband and friends. Dinner was delicious, and the DJ later was terrific. Fun place, will return."
    Dined on 3/29/2013
  • "I have been there twice and both times the food and service were wonderful. Plan to go back again and again!"
    Dined on 3/29/2013
  • "Food was ok. Service and treatment of staff was unprofessional, rude and their policies on drink prices are sketchy at best."
    Dined on 3/23/2013
  • "It started out like a great evening. we have a reservation, were greeted at the door promptly. Since we were 15 minutes early the hostess asked us to sit at the bar while a table was being readied ( the restaurant was half full at the time. Then we were forgotten for almost 45 minutes. Out of sight, out of mind. Waiter was polite but did not know the menu, how to place an order, or how to get drinks....."
    Dined on 3/23/2013
  • "The food was awesome and the hostess was exceptional..."
    Dined on 3/22/2013
  • "Loved our Booth.. with pillows! And the LARGE Tapas selection was wonderful if overwhelming. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. Last, but not at all least, the food was great. Free Parking lot!"
    Dined on 3/8/2013
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