La Buena Vida

Name: La Buena Vida
Address: 714 Montauk Hwy, Moriches, NY, United States, 11955
Telephone: (631) 909-1985
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (171)

$31 to $50

Spanish

714 Montauk Hwy, Moriches, NY 11955

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Authentic Spanish Restaurant now open! Make a reservation today! Specializing in seafood and chops.

Happy Hour Food & Drink specials Tuesday - Friday 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
Prix Fixe Menu Tues-Thurs 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Tapas Tuesdays!! Discounted Tapas items & $4 Margaritas

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(631) 909-1985
Website
https://labuenavidaspanishrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Luis Nunez
Catering
Be sure to check out our newly renovated catering facility available Monday - Sunday for events of 20 - 150 guests.
Private party facilities
Specializing in engagements, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries and more! Speak with our catering coordinator by calling the restaurant directly.

Location
714 Montauk Hwy, Moriches, NY 11955
Neighborhood
Center Moriches
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Pulpo a la Plancha$15.00
Grilled Octopus
Championes Rellenos$12.00
Seafood stuffed mushrooms
Pulpo a la Gallega$15.00
Octopus with Spanish smoked paprika, evoo and sea salt
Mixed Olives$8.00
olive oil and garlic toasted crostinis
Chorizo$12.00
Spanish sausage sautéed in white wine and pequillo pepper
Alcachofas a la Planch$12.00
Grilled Artichoke hearts
Dates con Baron y Quesode Cobra
Dates stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in bacon
Esparragus al Horno$12.00
Asparagus with Manchego
Marcona Almonds$8.00
Delicate, sweet from spain

Jamones & Queso

Picoteo - Embutidos & Queso
Chef selection of fine cured meats & aged imported Cheeses
- MP
- For Two$16.00
- For the Table$26.00

Tapas Caliantes

Calamares Fritos$12.00
Fried Calamari
Almejas a la Buena Vida$12.00
Clams and chorizo in white wine sauce
Mejillones a la Buena Vida$10.00
Mussels & chorizo in garlic-white wine sauce
Empanada de Carne$10.00
Beef empanada
Vierra Parilla$14.00
Broiled Scallops
Camarones Aijillo$14.00
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
Camerones con Chorizo a la Plancha$15.00
Grilled shrimp and chorizo skewers
Croquetas de Jamon Serano$10.00
Potato croquettes with Spanish serano ham
Costillas de Cordero Asadas$15.00
Grilled baby lamb chops

Sopas and Ensalada

Mixta con de Cabra$12.00
Mesclun greens, cucumbers, confetti tomato & goat cheese
Ensalada Arugula$12.00
Arugula with guava and Manchego shavings
Caldo Gallego$12.00
Collard greens, potatoes, chorizo and white beans
Sopa Negro$8.00
Black bean soup
Sopa de Ajo$8.00
Garlic broth soup

Pescado & Langosta

Lenguado Relleno$25.00
Seafood Stuffed filet of sole
Salmon Salsa de Crème de Espinacas$24.00
Broiled salmon with a creamy spinach sauce
Mariscada$28.00
Mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops in garlic, fra diavlo or green sauce
Combinacion en Salsa$26.00
Shrimp in choice of garlic, fra diavlo or green sauce
Broiled Vieras a la Plancha$28.00
Broiled sea scallops lemon, butter sauce
Camarones con Arroz$26.00
Shrimp, chorizo and saffron rice
Langosta$32.00
1 1/2 pound whole lobster, broiled or steamed, drawn butter
Langosta Relleno$38.00
1 1/2 pound seafood stuffed & baked whole lobster

Pollo

Pollo Buena Vida$21.00
Chicken breast sautéed with onion & mushrooms in a tomato broth
Pollo al Aijillo$18.00
Chicken thighs sautéed in a garlic & smoked paprika sauce
Arroz con Pollo$21.00
Classic sautéed chicken, rice and gandules
Pollo al Limon$21.00
Chicken sautéed with lemon sauce

Paella

For Two $50/ $65; For the Table $60/ $85

Paella Valencia$28.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, chicken & chorizo in saffron rice
Valencia con Longosta$34.00
with half lobster
Paella Marinera$28.00
Mussels, clams, scallops & shrimp in saffron rice
Marinera con Longosta$34.00
with half lobster
Vegetarian Paella$26.00

El Plato Fuerte

Carne Solumillo$30.00
8 ounce Filet Mignon
NY Bistec$28.00
14 ounce NY Strip Steak
Costillas de Cordero$32.00
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Ternera La Buena Vida$28.00
Sauteed veal cutlet with chorizo, peppers and onions
Ternera al al Plancha$28.00
Grilled Veal cutlets
Chuletas de Cerdo a la Bilbaina$24.00
Pork Chops with Bilbania sauce

Lados

Collard Greens
Broccoli
Homemade Potato Chips
Spanish Yellow Rice

What 171 people are saying

La Buena Vida 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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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171 Reviews

D
Diana
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Buena Vida food was amazing! We were a party of three, had appetizers, entrees and desserts. None of the courses disappointed. Our waitress, Anna, was adorable. She was personable and made us feel as if we were dining in her home. She patiently answered all our questions and request. The menu was pricey but worth the cost for a celebratory dinner. They do have a Sangria Sunday special but it is every other weekend. You may want to check which weekend if you want the sangria and save a few dollars. I highly recommend La Buena Vida for that special celebration.
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Deborah
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok. Paella was watery and not very flavorful. Staff was great.
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CarolinaS
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went for Valentine’s and we knew it was going to be crowded but the restaurant should have prepared better for these type of days and celebrations. I had reservation and we got there before the time of the reservation and we still waited about 15min to get the table. After we ordered only tapas, it took about 40min to get the food and the waiter didn’t stop at the table not even once to check on us. After we got the food, same thing, he never came to the table to check if everything was ok. After We finished it took for ever for them to take the plates out of our table and to bring us the check. Terrible service! And food was ok, not the best.
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Wanda
New York State5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great place, food was pricier than we expected. But overall great food and service.
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TERESA
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful dinner for my husband's birthday last night. We loved everything and definitely come back . The food was incredible.The service with our waitress was excellent. She was absolutely fantastic. The chef Luis was as always very attentive and so friendly and made sure we got exactly what we want .Everything was amazing !
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liz
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always LaBuena Vida did not disappoint for New Years Eve! The appetizers, nachos, mini empanadas & ham croquettes were so good. Our meals were absolutely delicious! Twin Lobster tails, filet mignon, ribeye steak & Arroz con Pollo, so good. Our waitress was great as well, super sweet & very attentive. Margaritas were tasty too!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Chef Louis is fabulous. Everything he creates is cooked properly and tastes delicious!
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Jeanne
Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always everything was perfection! Will be going again and again
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time as a party of six. Jordan was our server and so responsive, attentive, and pleasant! There was a party being hosted in their ballroom but we were still made to feel welcomed and our food was amazing. We all got something different and every dish was better than the next. The mini empanadas are always a treat. We’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City30 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Classic margarita was very good. Not great tables or comfortable chairs on the patio. Beautiful view, but service outside was extremely slow, like they forgot we were out there. All food off the tapas menu. Could not tell the difference between the pork or chicken empanadas and they were tasteless. No dipping sauce. Lump crab avocado toast was just ok. A little bit fishy tasting. Fried calamari was not really crispy and had a lot of tentacles. Not sure if they saw we were celebrating a birthday (they didn’t bother to check) on the Open Table website, but either way we were not staying for dessert. Not sure what the hype is, but will not return. Apparently they do not know the difference between Tapas Tuesday or Taco Tuesday??? Side note: Advertisement was for Tapas Tuesday but it’s actually Taco Tuesday. This is not a Mexican restaurant.
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FAQs

La Buena Vida offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 909-1985.

La Buena Vida is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

714 Montauk Hwy, Moriches, NY 11955

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Center Moriches
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luis Nunez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://labuenavidaspanishrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(631) 909-1985
Catering
Be sure to check out our newly renovated catering facility available Monday - Sunday for events of 20 - 150 guests.
Private party facilities
Specializing in engagements, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries and more! Speak with our catering coordinator by calling the restaurant directly.

La Buena Vida

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Pinchos

Pulpo a la Plancha$15.00

Championes Rellenos$12.00

Pulpo a la Gallega$15.00

Mixed Olives$8.00

Chorizo$12.00

Alcachofas a la Planch$12.00

Dates con Baron y Quesode Cobra

Esparragus al Horno$12.00

Marcona Almonds$8.00

Jamones & Queso

Picoteo - Embutidos & Queso

Tapas Caliantes

Calamares Fritos$12.00

Almejas a la Buena Vida$12.00

Mejillones a la Buena Vida$10.00

Empanada de Carne$10.00

Vierra Parilla$14.00

Camarones Aijillo$14.00

Camerones con Chorizo a la Plancha$15.00

Croquetas de Jamon Serano$10.00

Costillas de Cordero Asadas$15.00

Sopas and Ensalada

Mixta con de Cabra$12.00

Ensalada Arugula$12.00

Caldo Gallego$12.00

Sopa Negro$8.00

Sopa de Ajo$8.00

Pescado & Langosta

Lenguado Relleno$25.00

Salmon Salsa de Crème de Espinacas$24.00

Mariscada$28.00

Combinacion en Salsa$26.00

Broiled Vieras a la Plancha$28.00

Camarones con Arroz$26.00

Langosta$32.00

Langosta Relleno$38.00

Pollo

Pollo Buena Vida$21.00

Pollo al Aijillo$18.00

Arroz con Pollo$21.00

Pollo al Limon$21.00

Paella

Paella Valencia$28.00

Valencia con Longosta$34.00

Paella Marinera$28.00

Marinera con Longosta$34.00

Vegetarian Paella$26.00

El Plato Fuerte

Carne Solumillo$30.00

NY Bistec$28.00

Costillas de Cordero$32.00

Ternera La Buena Vida$28.00

Ternera al al Plancha$28.00

Chuletas de Cerdo a la Bilbaina$24.00

Lados

Collard Greens

Broccoli

Homemade Potato Chips

Spanish Yellow Rice

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