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Buenavista Restaurant & Bar, New York, NY

Buenavista Restaurant & Bar

4.3 (507)
$30 and under
Global, International
536 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018-1309

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, South American, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rene Hernandez Hernandez
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 507 people are saying

Buenavista Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buenavista Restaurant & Bar offers "excellent, creative food" and a vibrant, cozy ambiance perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about the "impeccable" service and "delicious" Latin and Spanish dishes, such as churrasco and ossobuco. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "highly recommend" dining spot.
507 Reviews
  1. Sandra VIP

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our visit fell short on multiple fronts. The food lacked flavor and took too long to be served. The hostess was dismissive from the start, and when we tried to address concerns, the manager Elvis gave us misleading information. With better dining options nearby, we won’t be returning.

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  2. Vince

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and creative food; excellent, friendly service. I’ll be back

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  3. Emilio

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The octopus wasn’t sufficiently cooked in my opinion but the drinks were great

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  4. Ruth VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable. It was my husband’s birthday and they sang and gave him dessert on the house. We had steak chimichurri, pulpo, and linguine with black squid ink plus a salad. We could not stop making the yummy sound with every bite. We are definitely going back.

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  5. Sandra

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First visit to a Latin restaurant. We started out with guacamole and home made pita chips. with margaritas. We had the surf and turf(skirt steak and lobster tail). Overall, the appetizer was pretty good; loved it. The steak was cooked medium, a little under whelming, and bland. The lobster tail was tasty, but small. Also ordered scalloped potatoes, and that was the best part of the meal, delicious.

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  6. Arasawa

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak was reasonable and delicious. It was a small space but the taste was very good.

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  7. Julia

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a wonderfully welcoming and cozy ambiance with very attentive and gracious staff. Our family had just seen the matinee musical of Cuba’s The Buena Vista Social Club so it made perfect sense because of the restaurant’s name to come here afterwards for dinner. The menu isn’t typical Cuban food which I was expecting but made up of a variety of delicious Latin and Spanish dishes. We ordered a fall of the bone ossobuco, ceviche, Argentinian skirt steak with chimichurri and a seafood festival. Our dessert of tres leches cake and chocolate churros also didn’t disappoint. Staff placed a candle on the cake for my birthday!

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  8. Liana

    Caribbean4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at Buena Vista Restaurante and had an absolutely amazing time! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The owner went out of his way to personally greet us and check in throughout the evening, which made us feel truly valued and at home. Every detail, from the delicious food to the friendly and attentive staff, made our celebration unforgettable. Highly recommend this gem for any special occasion—or just a great meal!

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent churrasco with cassava. Great service. Recommended.

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  10. Joseph VIP

    Miami - Dade3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good place for a pre-theatre meal. Food was very tasty. Would visit again.,

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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 4.3 stars by 507 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
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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536 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018-1309

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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