I had a wonderful experience at Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge on City Island. The atmosphere was…read morebeautiful, welcoming, and vibrant, making it a perfect place to celebrate my 60th birthday. The views of the water were stunning. You couldn't tell me that I wasn't at a 4-stars resort in Punta Cana. The brunch was delicious, the presentation was lovely, and the service was warm, semi-attentive (it was packed), and professional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Everything came together to make the experience enjoyable and memorable as I celebrated my 60th birthday. I would recommend Vistamar to anyone looking for a great dining experience and live entertainment on City Island. I look forward to returning and dining outdoors with my Hubby. Lastly, if you're not a fan of Latin music, beware that it was played throughout our entire time spent at Vistamar (loudly if I may add). It was too lively for Abuela seated at the next table, yet the children onsite had a time. Certainly, worthy of an 8/10 stars. Special shout out to my sister and friends who made my milestone birthday awesome.

Around 6:45 my family (a party of 9) came here to celebrate my sister's graduation and we're…read moremissing two from out party and let them know they would be arriving shortly. We were sat in the outside area but ultimately ended up switching inside due to the cigar smoke. We were seated at a long both ar 6:48 pm and were given the tablet menus. We observed that there is was a happy hour (Monday-Friday 12-7pm) which we were still within time frame for. We were greeted when we sat so when she came back to see if we were ready, we let her know we were wanted to order from the happy hour menu. She said "after seven?", we asked whether to confim that it was still not 7? She replied, no and told us that happy hour was only one drink per guest. We each ordered a drink and had a one order of calamari, sliders, and a dozen and a half of oysters. That was all we got to experience as 8:30pm rolled around and we still had no main course. My stepbrother asked to speak to a manager where we he disclosed our frustrations with the service. A non-black family of 4 came in 20 minutes after us, and not only received appetizers, but main courses as well and were properly attended to. My 9-year-old waited 20 mins for a ginger ale. Table full of empty glasses and plates from appetizers as no one come to clear the table. On said dirty table they placed our silverware. My sister asked the sever 3 times for napkin which still had not been given after the silberware was placed directly on the tableb and we still had to request napkins. All to which the manager offered us two bottles of champagne. Where we had three minors (9, 20, and my 18 year sister who's graduation we were celebrating) my stepfather then spoke to the manager again to no resolve, he paid the bill of the little we had and my sister left in tears. Thanks to this place it ruined my sister's graduation day. I'd never return.

Travesías has street metered parking in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx-my old stomping…read moregrounds. There is also outdoor seating. We decided to sit inside because it was a bit hot outside and inside were several empty two seater tables. A large party of more than 15ppl were seated, a table of 3ppl, and several couples at other tables. The place is tastefully decorated with a beautiful 3D aesthetic pleasing wall mural of a woman's face. 2 bathrooms were neat and clean. Food was delicious, and presentation was awesome. We ordered their sampler that comes in a 3 tier serving tray: coconut shrimp, calamari, chicken and steak skewers, wings(the only thing that didn't seem fresh and did not taste like sweet Thai chili-and we eat sweet Thai chili a lot -that's how I know), mini bite size various meat/seafood empanadas with the outer dough having a normal red or black coloring. The 3 chimi sliders were very tasty and the guacamole and yaniqueque -flat dough that is deep fried and crispy. Services although excellent seemed very slow. It is not uncommon to find service slower when there are less people in the establishment because staff will go about setting up their station, cleaning without noticing that people are waiting for water, ready to order food or drink or asking for the check. I empathized with a woman who I noticed sat by herself, slightly annoyed to wait to place an order her great looking fish-she had to signal a server to come take her order--by this time there are still several empty tables. Overall, because the food was great, I will come back again.

Friends took me here to celebrate my birthday, we had a great time! Specially because they gave us…read morea free round of tequila shots for the table to celebrate my b'day. The appetizer platter was perfect for all of us and the lobster and steak presents was awesome. It is my friend favorite spot and I just can't wait to go back!!! Love the decor and the music was great. The service was so accommodating and patience with us taking pictures and just having a time for the books.

Que Bola Great Vibes / Food…read more My Mom recommended this place to me & my crew. Visiting from Miami Florida

Sunday Brunch - 3:21 PM…read more Ambiance: We were greeted by a pleasant host who thoughtfully seated us based on our preferences and made sure we weren't placed near a speaker. That attention to detail was appreciated. The crowd was mature and respectful, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The music selection offered a nice variety and complemented the brunch experience well. Service: Our waiter was friendly and attentive. When I requested lemon and an additional brunch menu so my husband and I could each review the options, I learned that only one menu was provided for the table. Since I tend to take my time deciding what to order, having a second menu would have made the process much easier and more enjoyable for both of us. I asked for the menu and lemon he said he would come back and he NEVER did.. we had to ask for it twice . And at the time of ordering our meals it's then when they beamy us the lemons to squeeze into our glass of water. Food: I had the chicken and waffles . Nothing difficult to put together. However if you are going to state on your menu that it's chicharrón de pollo was bland no taste I had to ask for lime to give it some salty mess to it. My husband steak and eggs which came with rice. Steak was chewy he said it was ok nothing to brag. Over all I will give this place a 6 out of 10

Ordered from the Yelp App twice for delivery. First time, delivered on schedule. I enjoyed the…read morefood, my companions didn't. Second order, delivered on time. I again enjoyed the food and this time so did the others. No complaints here. La Reina has been around a few years, and appears to be holding their own amongst the other neighborhood Latin restaurants within the area. Our orders have been tasty and seem to be freshly made. We haven't dined in, so uncertain if that's an option. Driving by, their inside seems tiny, though their outward appearance is rustic and inviting. It is important to note, food-wise we are not in The Heights where full on authenticity is prevalent. Having this Latin restaurant as an option in the area allows us the opportunity to order from here again.

I live nearby, but just recently discovered this spot. I admit, I've only tried their breakfast, so…read moreI can't speak on anything else. Their mangu is some of the best I've had and I always say their coffee is made with love. It's a quaint little spot and the ladies are lovely. Definitely check it out if you're in (or from) the area. *One note, there is a 10$ minimum to pay with card (which isn't posted anywhere). This did cause a slight issue on one of my first visits, as someone who does not carry cash.

The environment is amazing and the food is delicious. The service is amazing and the employees are…read moreprofessional

The waiter John was terrible and should be fired better yet he is not qualified to be a server. He…read moreforgets to put in orders and argues with customers. I hope today was his last day. The worst experience I've had in any restaurant in the US. I do not recommend this location if you like your food properly prepared and in a timely manner. if you want ratchet and disrespectful staff members then this is your place.

1) Sat outside. Zero bug control. 2) Ordered a THIRTY TWO…read moreDOLLAR frozen piña colada with a shot of Hennessy. Sweet enough to cause diabetes and strong enough to cause cirrhosis. 3) Ordered wings. They were crispy on the outside and undercooked on the inside. Felt nauseous after the first three pieces. 4) Everyone inside was drunk and having a great time getting down to late 80's R&B. That's why I stayed outside. I love late 80s R&B. 5) Waiter was lovely, although he did not really have to be. Even if you dine alone, they automatically add an 18% gratuity no matter how terrible the food may be so I would pass on this place going forward. Check came to $60 with only one frozen piña colada and 3 undercooked chicken wings (flats and drums cut in half). It's probably the Co-op City version of CHEERS, without Norm. Unless Norm is the Coop City Security Guard w/vitiligo. 2 out of 10 stars

The Sangria Cafe is quite a place and has excellent service. I had my mind set on ordering…read morenonfortified red sangria, but discovered they only have brandy or other liquor infused sangria they make in small batches. You cannot order a fresh carafe or pitcher of sangria with the fruit in it here, which is what I was expecting from a place headlining sangria. So your experience of the Sangria Cafe for sangria will come down to whether you like yours fortified. I like my sangria freshly made to order with just the wine and chopped fruit, but you may have a better experience at Sangria Cafe if you prefer fortified sangria. So the Manager, Elios, was superb. He told me he would let me taste the red, white and lychee versions to see which one I preferred. Given they are all fortified to an extent, I chose to order margaritas. I prefer mezcal margaritas, but they did not have mezcal at the time. So I went with the tequila classic. It was good and I had it to go for my evening at a cigar lounge. I also ordered food to go: the French cut pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus and the braised beef short rib with small potatoes and broccoli. Here's a twist: the food was better than the adult beverage at a place emphasizing the latter. At all times, my server, Hector, was superb in his own right. Service is probably the strong suit at Sangria Cafe, followed by the food. The French cut pork chops taste like they have been marinated or at least brined. You will eat these down to the bone and you will pick up those bones to clean them. The garlic mashed potatoes were great too, but the asparagus was a bit overcooked. On balance, this $30 dish was satisfying and would have been better had they included a little gravy on the side for the mashed potatoes. The beef short rib at $38 was even tastier. I appreciate the chef took the time to get a good cut of short rib and trimmed the excess fat down to a leaner cut. The meat is inherently marbled with fat, so the flavor is already going to be as present as the savory tenderness. If you dine at a restaurant where there is excess fat on the beef short rib, know the chef there is not putting in the work to trim all that fat. Coudos to the chefs in the Sangria Cafe kitchen for their trimming work. This is even better than the pork chops and you'll savor every bite. The broccoli was overcooked here, so the chefs could restrain themselves on the cooking time for the veggies. The small potatoes were perfect and what is not to like about marbled beef and potatoes. Here they have a little gravy with cooked onions to add to the savory pleasure. The Sangria Cafe is a great place to come with friends. This place will see lots of action as the weather warms. The atmosphere is upbeat and the music is in full swing. This is a Latino and Afro Latino crowd. The kitchen and service are very good here. Perhaps I'm in the minority preferring nonfortified sangria, but I wish that were an option with the chopped fruit in it. Perhaps the majority prefers the fortified hit, but it would be nice to have it more relaxed with just the wine as summer approaches or at any time of the year. Please keep the mezcal in stock as SOP for the mezcal margs. Thanks to Elios, Hector and the chefs in the kitchen. 3.5 stars.

Visited right when they opened on Saturday and they seem to all just be waking up and not moving…read morewith a sense of urgency but nonetheless our waitress was attentive and food was delicious Music was loud but I did not mind. Would definitely return for the Chicharron de Pollo and plantains as they have weekend happy hour.

I visited on a Saturday and, fortunately, the restaurant was not busy. I was seated right away, and…read moreparking was easy to find. I started with the calamari as an appetizer, which was excellent and made for a good first impression. Unfortunately, that changed when I noticed a dead fly in my glass of water. I found this immediately concerning and brought it to the staff's attention. My entrée, the Pechuga con Camarones a la Cabana, was good. However, I also ordered chicken tacos and discovered a long hair inside one of them. I showed it to the server, who responded promptly and offered to either remove the item from my bill or prepare another order. Although the server handled the situation appropriately, having a dead fly in my drink followed by a hair in my food was extremely off-putting. These are basic cleanliness and food safety concerns that should not occur in a restaurant. It also left me wondering how often issues like this may happen and whether proper attention is being given to sanitation and food preparation. The food itself was decent overall, and the calamari was particularly good, but the cleanliness issues overshadowed the positive aspects of the experience. If you choose to dine here, I strongly recommend paying close attention to your food and beverages before consuming them.

Came to this location since i was given a milkshake from here about a year ago. I was surprised…read morewhen i realized it wasn't a milkshake only spot. Instead, it was on the side of the highway and was a hidden cafe. It was small but they had the QR code is outside so that you can look at the menu. They have things like chicken wings, burgers, tenders, milkshakes. It almost reminded me of a Bronx version of Mom's Diner (if you have ever gone). It was indeed a bit pricey, for i spent $17 on a milkshake. I haven't tried the food but i can say that the milkshake (roughly 16oz) was delicious. I got myself the Crazy Fruity milkshake which tasted like fruity pebbles. They don't get a 4 stars because the milkshake pebbles were stale on the outside. I did like however the frosting layers inside the cup which made a nice taste and look to it. Will come here again to try the food. Till then if you looking for a fancy milkshake in the Bronx, looking to treat your kid for their hard work in school or a good grade... this is your place to go.

Came to celebrate the last day of school and wish we would have left. Same experience as a year or…read moreso ago so this review could be used for both visits. All patrons look miserable upon entry as they had the doors open and no AC on during this humid, muggy day. We decided to stay despite the lack of engagement by the employees since our son was looking forward to a $17 milkshake. To make a long story short the service sucks, food severely over priced with small portions and the place was filthy. The staff drags their feet as their is gratuity automatically included on the bill so no need to actually work for it.

Food is pretty good. I recommend the chicken and rice. Restaurant is clean especially the bathroom…read more There's parking nearby. Service is good too.

Be aware you will get a gratuity fee and credit card usage fee on your bill and to get dinner rolls…read moreyou will get charge for that and you have to request a cup of water the food was mediocre should have went to city island very over priced !

This place was horrible. My drink. "One night in Mikanos was good and the ambiance in nice…read more The food was extremely salty. I came with 3 other people and not one person liked their food all with the same complaint. The calamari was very grainy the lamb chops were salty. To make things worse, someone I was with complained about the food and the response from the MANAGER was that this is odd because we are the first people to complain. When we first got there we saw people upset with their food. We mentioned it and the response was they complained about something else. Which is laughable. Not only that but the manager Ramon was very aggressive so I had to get involved asking why is he talking to her like that. He then tried to say that he is not talking to me. I asked for a general manager and he never approached me. Instead I had to look for him, which it did. I shared my frustration as to why I needed to come up to him and his response was he expects his manager to take handle the situation. UPDATE: I would like to thank to owner for getting back to me. I am going to give them another chance. It I great to see that there is an owner that cares. I will be sure to provide and update and hopefully say they had an "off" night.

I came here for a birthday dinner which is a pretty popular thing to do at this restaurant. The…read morestaff sang happy birthday several times throughout the night. I was a little concerned due to the mixed reviews but was pleasantly surprised and had a good time. The restaurant is beautiful. The decor is really nice and the outdoor seating is perfect for day or night. We originally sat at the bar to wait for the rest of the party. We had some drinks and some apps. We had the ceviche which was I was not a fan of and the calamari which was pretty good. I think the portion could have been a little more for the calamari and the ceviche was not a traditional one and it lacked flavor. It also could have used some bread, chips or plantains to go with it. For drinks we had the Cielo Blanco which was made really well. The cocktail menu was pretty decent and extensive. At the bar we noticed that they automatically put on a 20% gratuity which does not sit well with me when restaurants do that on all parties. While I can see a larger party but we were just two people sitting at the bar. We then sat for our actual dinner with a larger party. I had the special that was going on which was a whole red snapper which I loved. It was a good portion with sides and worth the price. It was flavorful as well. My friend had the steak which was cooked to perfection and was also very flavorful and worth the price. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. The highlight was around 9/10pm when the entertainment started. While there were dancers periodically throughout the night there was a much more elaborate performance outside. If you are seated outside at that time, you have front row view otherwise the whole restaurant got up and went outside to see it. The performance was amazing and hyped up the restaurant. Overall this place a good place to come to have a special dinner at. The staff were very friendly and there was a lot of attention to detail here. The prices, to me were no different than any other restaurant in Manhattan. The place is more of a performative restaurant so that is what you are paying for: ambiance, performance, and elegance. The food is secondary and while mine was delicious I can see how it might not seem worth it to others. Oh two things to consider, 1. the place has a small bathroom for such a large restaurant. Two stalls., 2. They have valet but it's not guaranteed. It was full when we came so we had to find street parking.