ViVa bar + kitchen

Name: ViVa bar + kitchen
Address: 409 F St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 255-2800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (77)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

409 F St., San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Innovative
Good for groups

Viva Bar + Kitchen can be found in San Diego, California. This establishment has made its mark on F Street by offering Latin-inspired dishes in a modern and fun atmosphere. The restaurant offers space for private events, with a main dining room, outdoor patio or VIP lounge from which to choose. At Viva Bar + Kitchen you will find bold flavors from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Peru and Puerto Rico. Hand crafted cocktails are available, as well as vibrant small plates. Viva Bar + Kitchen offers brunch and dinner menus that aim to please. Some favorite dishes are the vegetable paella, apple braised carnitas tacos and duck two ways. Desserts are just as extravagant and will leave you wondering whether to try the churro bites, pineapple upside down cake or both.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Brunch & Lunch Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Dinner Wednesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday 3pm - 2am; Saturday 9am - 2am; Sunday: 9am - 11:00pm
Phone number
(619) 255-2800
Website
http://vivabarkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Arnold Brown
Catering
Refer to our website
Private party facilities
Cocktail V.I.P. Lounge

Location
409 F St., San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Street
Parking details
Horton Plaza parking structure is across the street
Entertainment
Full Sound System, 4 Wide Screen TV's
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Duo of Shrimp and Scallops$27.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Corn Risotta, Crispy Leek, Confit Tomato, Chive Beurre Blanc Sauce
Pasilla Crusted Sea Bass$28.00
Sea Bass, Green Lentils, Sauteed Spinach, Zucchini Ribbons, Citrus Beurre Blanc
Seared Ahi$26.00
Blackened Ahi Seared Rare, Quinoa, Spinach, Papas Con Crema, Fried Avocado
Filet Mignon$36.00
8oz Filet Mignon, Braised Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Pollo Fritto Con Mole$22.00
Fried Boneless Thigh Meat and Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Corn, Cotija
Argentinian Skirt Steak$25.00
Skirt Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Braised Potatoes, Corn Ratatouille
Apple Braised Carnitas$18.00
Braised Pork, Tomato, Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas
Braised Lamb Shank$24.00
Braised Lamb Shank, Mashed Potatoes, Peperonata, Lamb Demi Sauce, Sauteed Baby Carrots
Duck Two Ways
Duck Breast and Duck Leg, Gorgonzola Potato Hash, Pork Braised Red Cabbage, Cherry Pinot Sauce

Paella

Vegetable Paella$16.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Corn, Shallots, Saffron Risotto
Traditional Paella$28.00
Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Chicken, Sausage, Garlic, Shallots, Saffron Risotto
Seafood Paella$32.00
Shrimp, Halibut, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari, Garlic, Shallots, Saffron Risotto
Paella de Barcelona$38.00
Grilled Lobster Tail, Halibut, Scallops, Mussels, Garlic, Shallots, Saffron Risotto topped with Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Salads

Viva's Cesar$9.00
Hearts of Romaine, Queso Fresco, Radish, Anchovies, Avocado, Crispy Corn Strips
Chef's Garden Salad$12.00
Season Vegetables Over Spring Mix, Manchego Cheese, Garlic Agave Vinaigrette
House Salad$5.00
Spring Mix, Seasonal Vegetables, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tapas

Queso Fundido$14.00
Baked Oaxaca Cheese, Chorizo, Roasted Poblano Chiles, Caramelized Onions, Crema Mexicana
Baked Mussels$9.00
New Zealand Green Lip Mussels, Shallots, Garlic, Panko, Butter
Viva Fries$7.00
Garlic Fries, House Seasoning, Cotija
Guacamole + Chips$12.00
Fresh Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Fresh Cactus and Corn Chips
Chef's Charcuterie Board$18.00
Chef's Selection of Artisan Cheeses, Cured Meats, Crostini
Fried Artichokes$11.00
Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Garlic Aioli, Fire Roasted Salsa, Cotija
Tequila BBQ Ribs$10.00
Grilled Pork Baby Ribs, House-made Tequila BBQ Sauce
Caribbean Calamari$14.00
Fried Calamari, Sweet Chili, Cabbage, Grilled Pineapple
Bistro Filetto$16.00
Grilled Fillet Mignon Medallion, Tomato Compote, Chimichurri, Crostini
Carne Asada Fries$14.00
Grilled Marinated Beef Tenderloin, Fries, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Crema Mexicana, Cotija
Lamb Sliders$12.00
Braised Lamb, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Pepperonata on a Mini Torta
Viva Tartare Con Sesame$14.00
Ahi Tuna, Shallot, Jalapeno Pepper, Cucumber, Fried Avocado, Fresh Cactus and Corn Chips

Street Tacos

A Trio of Fresh Corn Tortilla Tacos Served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice

Beer Battered Halibut Tacos$18.00
Fresh Beer Battered Halibut, Sriracha Aioli, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage, Cotija
Baja Style Shrimp Tacos$17.00
Beer Battered Shrimp, Sriracha Aioli, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage, Cotija
Puerto Nuevo Lobster Tacos$22.00
Grilled Lobster Tail, Sriracha Aioli, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage, Cotija
Pollo Asada Tacos$13.00
Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken Breast , Guacamole, Onions, Cilantro
Carne Asada Tacos$13.00
Grilled Marinated Beef Tenderloin, Guacamole, Onions, Cilantro
Braised Lamb Tacos (Birria)$15.00
Braised Lamb, Guacamole, Onions, Cilantro
Filet Mignon Strip Tacos
Filet Mignon Grilled Medium, Garlic Aioli, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cabbage, Cotija
Apple Braised Carnitas Tacos
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Veggie Tacos (Cactus)
Grilled Prickly Pear Cactus, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Cilantro

Desserts

Churro Bites$7.00
Deep Fried Dough, Cinnamon, Sugar, House Caramel and House Chocolate Dipping Sauces
White Chocolate Mango Mousse$9.00
White Chocolate, Mango, Cream, Whipped

What 77 people are saying

ViVa bar + kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

77 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on August 7, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Went out for special date. Server never checked on us once we got entree. He forgot sugars we asked for, as well as the salad drsg. Ordered the $49 steak...had passport card to get 1 free. This is NOT a $50 steak. $25 'maybe'. My garlic mashed were lukewarm. Only reason I didn't complain to mgr was the buy one get one free. Absolutely not a $110 per tab place.
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DonA
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was disappointed the website was different than what was presented at the actual restaurant. Food was fair, service good. Food was very good.
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JenniferD VIP
San Diego23 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Such a disappointment. Food was horrible. I mean horrible. Service was verrrryyyyyy slow. Not going back.
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MarciaJ
San Diego4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a new spot and this is very promising. The hibiscus margarita was the best I've ever had! I ordered the spicy shrimp and it wasn't as fancy as I had hoped it would be. The menu describes their items to appeal to foodies looking for something different and South American, but the food came out as slightly upscale Mexican food. The server was very, very attentive and food came out in a timely manner and each course came out hot and good. The dessert was amazing, it was little cinnamon donuts. Order it!
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OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi / McAllen3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Used my Groupon for the 4 course dinner for 2. The Groupon comes with 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 1 dessert and 2 cocktails. We had the fried artichoke, seafood paella, filet mignon, ricotta cheesecake and for cocktails we had the strawberry mule and a class for sonoma merlot. The food was fantastic. The filet mignon was cooked exactly how we liked it, medium rare. Everything from the appetizer to the dessert to the drinks were fabulous. Our server Marcie was pleasant and enjoyable. We went on a Sunday afternoon at 5pm. Perfect time to have dinner. No crowds. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather. We will definitely be returning.
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Allan
San Diego4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay, but the ambiance was fair. We were the only people there for dinner at 6pm on a Friday night with a couple of individuals at the bar. The music was annoyingly loud and the service was slow, especially considering there was more staff there than diners. Can't recommend this.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday there - the atmosphere was wonderful, the drinks were great and the food was outstanding. The service was really good the only down side was that the server did not want to split the bill so we had to do it which was not much fun - but all in all it was a great experience. We had a choice to eat inside or outside and really was a wonderful a nice place for dinner.
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SergeC
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Me and my wife discover that place by accident on Trip Advisor, but it was a big surprise. The service is also very nice with a big "smile". Next time we will go to San Diego, our first stop will be there.
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edalin
Las Vegas7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 13, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been to brunch here twice and both times was very satisfied. Bottomless mimosa's, good food, & great service. Problem is you lose track of time :)
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ViVa bar + kitchen is rated 4 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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409 F St., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
4th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch & Lunch Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Dinner Wednesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday 3pm - 2am; Saturday 9am - 2am; Sunday: 9am - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Horton Plaza parking structure is across the street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Arnold Brown
Entertainment
Full Sound System, 4 Wide Screen TV's
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://vivabarkitchen.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-2800
Catering
Refer to our website
Private party facilities
Cocktail V.I.P. Lounge

ViVa bar + kitchen

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Entrees

Duo of Shrimp and Scallops$27.00

Pasilla Crusted Sea Bass$28.00

Seared Ahi$26.00

Filet Mignon$36.00

Pollo Fritto Con Mole$22.00

Argentinian Skirt Steak$25.00

Apple Braised Carnitas$18.00

Braised Lamb Shank$24.00

Duck Two Ways

Paella

Vegetable Paella$16.00

Traditional Paella$28.00

Seafood Paella$32.00

Paella de Barcelona$38.00

Salads

Viva's Cesar$9.00

Chef's Garden Salad$12.00

House Salad$5.00

Tapas

Queso Fundido$14.00

Baked Mussels$9.00

Viva Fries$7.00

Guacamole + Chips$12.00

Chef's Charcuterie Board$18.00

Fried Artichokes$11.00

Tequila BBQ Ribs$10.00

Caribbean Calamari$14.00

Bistro Filetto$16.00

Carne Asada Fries$14.00

Lamb Sliders$12.00

Viva Tartare Con Sesame$14.00

Street Tacos

Beer Battered Halibut Tacos$18.00

Baja Style Shrimp Tacos$17.00

Puerto Nuevo Lobster Tacos$22.00

Pollo Asada Tacos$13.00

Carne Asada Tacos$13.00

Braised Lamb Tacos (Birria)$15.00

Filet Mignon Strip Tacos

Apple Braised Carnitas Tacos

Veggie Tacos (Cactus)

Desserts

Churro Bites$7.00

White Chocolate Mango Mousse$9.00

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