Bembe Latin Bistro & Lounge

Name: Bembe Latin Bistro & Lounge
Address: 217 State Rt 3, Secaucus, NJ, United States, 07094
Telephone: (201) 552-2545
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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Bembé is a Latin Bistro & Lounge located in Secaucus, NJ serving exquisite Latin Cuisine.We offer live entertainment and the areas top DJ's for After Work Happy Hour, Sunday Funday Brunch, and late night events!

Join us for the perfect balance of great food, amazing cocktails, and one of a kind live performances. We are available for private parties, call us for inquiries.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(201) 552-2545

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Latin American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 552-2545
Website
http://www.bembelatinbistronj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please call us for a Private event at (201)317-1946
Private party contact
Denise Fagundes: (855) 978-2565

Location
217 State Rt 3 Secaucus, NJ 07094
Neighborhood
Secaucus
Parking details
Valet is free. Tips are not guaranteed!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ensalada Española$9.00
Mixed greens, cucumbers, green grapes, and toasted pistachio nuts tossed with Parmesan cheese and sherry vinaigrette
Ensalada y Calamares$14.00
Organic salad tossed with select fresh fruit, fried calamari, ginger & organic vinaigrette
Guacamole$12.00
Muddled avocado with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & lemon. Served with fried cheese and tortilla chips
Ceviche Peruano$12.00
Fresh fish with lemon, onions, & cilantro. Served with tiger's milk and toasted corn
Ceviche Bembé$14.00
Shrimp, cured with fresh citrus juices and tomato. Served with plantain chips
Mofonguitos Trio$11.00
Crispy whole sweet plantain pressed with garlic and cilantro. Served with chicken, crab meat, and shrimp
Trio de Empanadas$10.00
Guava & cheese, chicken, & beef turnover trio. Served with cilantro avocado aioli
Maduro Relleno$13.00
Crispy whole sweet plantain filled with codfish or chicken fricassee. Garnished with crema fresca
Y Los Tacos Para Cuando$10.00
Three soft corn tortillas with lettuce & chipotle aioli. Choice of fish, chicken, or ropa vieja
Chicken Quesadilla$10.00
Flour tortillas with grilled chicken & mozzarella cheese. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Chicharrones$10.00
Crispy pork or chicken bites with lemon, honey mustard, avocado aioli, and tomato salsa
Pinchos Mixtos$13.00
Chicken & beef skewers with creole salsa
Coconut Shrimp$13.00
Four jumbo shrimp encrusted in coconut flakes. Served with our house creole salsa
Arepas y Chorizo$10.00
Sweet corn cakes with grilled Spanish sausage & melted white artisan cheese

Entrées

Salmon a la Plancha$24.00
Grilled Alaskan King salmon filet white wine, butter, passion fruit sauce, & sautéed vegetables
Pargo Relleno$32.00
Crispy whole red snapper filled with mofongo, topped with seafood in home-made creole sauce
Camarones Enchilados$22.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter, lime, & white wine. Served with maduro vegetable fried rice
Cazuela de Mariscos$32.00
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, bay scallops, lobster in a lemon garlic sauce with fresh herbs. Served with tostones
Paella Tradicional
Half lobster, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels & chorizo saffron rice garnished with roasted pepper & sweet peas
- Served for One$32.00
- Served for Two$52.00
Pollo a la Cubana$18.00
Roasted chicken filet served with crispy sweet plantain, black bean rice, guacamole, topped with brandy brown sauce
Bandeja Paisa$24.00
Churrasco, Chorizo, chicharron, two fried eggs, arepa, sweet plantain, rice & beans
Bembé Mofongo
Mashed plantain with garlic and fresh herbs
- Shrimp$24.00
- Chicken$18.00
- Chicharron$18.00
- Churrasco$26.00
Macarons
Penne pasta with diced chicken breast filet or shrimp in a tomato & basil sauce with a touch of cream
- Shrimp$20.00
- Chicken$18.00
Sancocho$16.00
Dominican Traditional Soup with rice and avocado

From the Grill

Churrasco
Choice of one side
- 11oz$27.00
Filet Mignon
- 10oz$32.00
Parillada Bembé$32.00
Skirt steak, grilled chicken, sausage, shrimp, yuca, crispy plantain, and pape creole

Kids Menu

Soda & Juice Included

Chicharroncito$10.00
Crispy pork bites served with choice of tostones, yuca frita, garlic fries or mashed potatoes
Pasta con Pollo$10.00
Penne pasta with diced chicken breast filets & tomato and basil sauce with a touch of cream
Chicken Fingers$10.00
Served with fries

Sides

Garlic Fries$6.00
Yuca Fries$6.00
Tostones$6.00
Maduros$6.00
Safron Rice$6.00
Sautéed Vegetables$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Vegetable Fried Rice$6.00
Rice & Beans$6.00
Moro Negro$6.00

Desserts

Chocolate Lava Cake
Tres Leches
Coconut Flan

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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MichaelC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food at a reasonable price even on Valentine’s Day I will definitely be back
MA
MaryA
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
love it here!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went there for brunch, the service was great and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back.
m
mimi
New York Area
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Immediately concerned about the cash only sign that suddenly appeared, concerned about the valet just sitting in a guest’s car waiting for the next guest to arrive, concerned about the fact I booked on open table but the hostess insisted I had no reservation nor could she bother to check her monitor. The food was good but slightly overpriced. It was late afternoon/early evening and they seemed to already be in club mode with the music blaring, so fun to try to ignore the curse words when your kid is in tow. Overall it was okay, not sure if I would return any time soon but it was okay.
T
Theodore
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is good especially ceviche. Service is awesome as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very good time. My friend and I were celebrating our shared birthday. The food was great and the atmosphere was fun.
NM
NichelleM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner staff was wonderful
F
Foodiegirl
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience2
I thought that the food was good, and so did the rest of my group, however I think the menu was kind of limited. I was hoping for a few specials but there were none. It was difficult to read our menus because of ceiling lighting that goes from light to dark in several seconds. Also, when we walked in the music was so loud I could barely scream loud enough to tell the man who greeted me who I was for my reservation.
SB
SeilaB
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
I did a reservation, when I went to the place they said no, we don’t have tables but we have a private event if you pay $30 each you can seat.
D
Dani
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love this place, my one critique would be that the music is a little loud for dinner time- a little difficult trying to have a conversation.
AL
AlexL
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food! It was my husband's birthday and we decided to try something new. We made a 7pm reservation at Bembe Latin Bistro made us feel welcomed from the start. We ordered a few micheladas, and they brought the most delicious cheesy bread to our table. Our main dishes were Mofongos de Chicharon, Cazuela de Mariscos and Paellas Tradicional ... and the food was delicious! Everything was really, really tasty! Afterwards, Carlos brought out a delicious Tres Leches Cake and we sang Happy Birthday to the hubby. Great music selection! Great ambiance! Our guests were really impressed. We hope to be back very soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vibe and fun
ZD
iZenDiego
San Diego
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well done! Wasn’t crowded, the host was awesome and very helpful as we ordered. Food was delicious. Will go back to eat again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived place was empty but it was perfect, food was beyond amazing I had the mofongo and it was great I was full but wanted to keep eating my husband had the sancocho and he enjoyed it. It was a delicious datenight!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was amazing. Very impressed.
GR
GaryR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carlos was very professional at serving us the place is really beautiful the food is very good and the portion of the is absolutely great thank you so much guys very good 10 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
IV
IVETTER
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
We went to the Bistro on friday night for dinner & drinks for the first time. The restaurant was empty on a friday night which was unusual & rare but we still gave it chance. The DJ showed up at 9:45pm & his music was very old & boring. He was testing his equiptment while we were eating which i thought it was a bit annoying he should have came prepared. The service was great thou. Our server Carlos was awesome. The food and drinks were a bit pricey but overall good flavors. We usually spend about $200 a night with dinner and about 2 drinks each and this one restaurant cost us almost $300. If you are looking for an affordable & nice dinner experience this is not the place for you. Come here with NO budget.
BA
BybyanaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food at Bembe is so delicious 😋! The dishes are so authentic and the manager was very attentive. I will definitely come back here! Try the mofongo trio it’s soo goooooood!
C
Cobra
New York Area
558 reviews
vip
5.0
558 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We had dinner and enjoyed Karaoke night.
S
Sniffnipiggles
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Took my wife here for dinner. Staff was very friendly & attentive. Food was amazing! Churasco perfect. Samon dish, with seafood was a work of art & tasted great.you must try corncakes/ chorizo- OMG! Didn't have ingredients for smoked Manhattan, but we'll be back.
CC
CatherineC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my husband and 2 kids for an early dinner at 5PM. We had a wonderful time and plan to head back. The menu had cuisine from Colombia, Cuban, Puerto Rican. Just missing Peru!
C
Cobra
New York Area
558 reviews
vip
5.0
558 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great new Latin Bistro. This was our secondd time and we love it. Great food and service. Will definitely be back.
BC
BrunieC
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience2
The food and service were mediocre. My feedback for Bembe is to focus on one or two Latin cuisines and perfect the dishes. Representing multiple Latin cuisines (I.e. Mexican, Dominican, Spanish, Columbian, etc) within one menu is a bit challenging impacting the dishes being served. I was hopeful since I live nearby, not sure if I'll go back.
HM
HowardM
New York Area
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Creative food that was delicious. Service was very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing!!
C
Cobra
New York Area
558 reviews
vip
5.0
558 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were excited to try this new restaurant. The food and service was great. We had the Sancocho Which was excellent. We also had the Churrasco. The place is a must try. We will definitely be back.

FAQs

Bembe Latin Bistro & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 552-2545.

Bembe Latin Bistro & Lounge is rated 4.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(201) 552-2545

Additional information

Neighborhood
Secaucus
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet is free. Tips are not guaranteed!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bembelatinbistronj.com/
Phone number
(201) 552-2545
Private party facilities
Please call us for a Private event at (201)317-1946
Private party contact
Denise Fagundes: (855) 978-2565

Bembe Latin Bistro & Lounge

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Ensalada Española$9.00

Ensalada y Calamares$14.00

Guacamole$12.00

Ceviche Peruano​$12.00

Ceviche Bembé$14.00

Mofonguitos Trio​$11.00

Trio de Empanadas​$10.00

Maduro Relleno​$13.00

Y Los Tacos Para Cuando$10.00

Chicken Quesadilla​$10.00

Chicharrones$10.00

Pinchos Mixtos$13.00

Coconut Shrimp$13.00

Arepas y Chorizo$10.00

Entrées

Salmon a la Plancha$24.00

Pargo Relleno$32.00

Camarones Enchilados$22.00

Cazuela de Mariscos$32.00

Paella Tradicional

Pollo a la Cubana​$18.00

Bandeja Paisa$24.00

Bembé Mofongo

Macarons

Sancocho$16.00

From the Grill

Churrasco

Filet Mignon

Parillada Bembé$32.00

Kids Menu

Chicharroncito$10.00

Pasta con Pollo​$10.00

Chicken Fingers$10.00

Sides

Garlic Fries$6.00

Yuca Fries$6.00

Tostones$6.00

Maduros$6.00

Safron Rice$6.00

Sautéed Vegetables$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Vegetable Fried Rice$6.00

Rice & Beans$6.00

Moro Negro$6.00

Desserts

Chocolate Lava Cake

Tres Leches

Coconut Flan

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Additional information

Ceviche Peruano$12.00

Mofonguitos Trio$11.00

Trio de Empanadas$10.00

Maduro Relleno$13.00

Chicken Quesadilla$10.00

Pollo a la Cubana$18.00

Pasta con Pollo$10.00