I find that Buena Vista Cafe is a treat when I need a carry out option. Locally owned and operated, a Buena Vista has been the go-to chicken place of many families, including mine. My top recommendation is their fried chicken meal, along with their potatoes wedges. I would also recommend their salad with delicious fries on top. Not the healthiest salad, but certainly tasty. read more

There chicken dinner is awesome and a family treat. Even the 6 year old asks for it! We've never had a bad meal here. We usually do to go orders but occasionally eat inside where we get great service. This is one of our family's favorite dinner spots. read more

Just tried BV and have to say best service anywhere!! Had the wedding soup was really good then the fried chicken, is 10x better than any other. Food came out fast and HOT! I had to bring desert home they had pistachio cake, carrot cake, German chocolate cake, and three different kinds of cheese cake, couldn't pass up these huge slices of heaven but had to wait a bit before I could fit in my already full stomach! Will definitely be back. read more

Absolute joy. Had my wedding rehearsal dinner here (for the food). Guests still raving about the unique menu and mouth watering Buffett they accommodated for 40. read more

Nice local spot with a real nice bar area. My kids love their fried chicken and Texas potatoes. I stick to my go to dish. CHICKEN & GREENS PASTA. It's so damn good that it'll make you slap yo mama lol. read more

Moved to Ohio recently from TEXAS. Have to say best fried chicken I have ever had! Love this place, and people are so friendly!!!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

My favorite neighborhood place to go to ..it helps to have grown up with the owner and are friends...never once had a problem with service or food as compared to chain restaurants.... always clean too as I've noticed lately some places seem short staffed... didn't ask me what food to recommend as everything on the menu is good read more

This place has been a family favorite for decades!!!! The entire menu is to die for. The service is always good and the atmosphere is calm, a little dark, but still has that sports bar feel with sports memorabilia hanging from the walls. I will come here for the rest of my life. Loyal!!!! read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner before seeing Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt at The Packard. We had no idea where to go in Warren and chose it simply because of the reviews. So glad we did. Great food and staff. We took the server's recommendation and got the mussels appetizer with chardonnay sauce. Wanted to lick up every drop. And did. So good. Get this--especially if you go at happy hour when it's half off. Loved the food. We'll be back--and we'll be bringing a couple of Bengals jerseys for the walls. They have awful taste in football teams with all that Steelers memorabilia. Still gave them five stars--the mussels saved it for them. read more

I came here in March 2012 with my grandma and fiancee. This is from what I understand, one of the classic places in Warren. All three of us ordered Uncle Nick's chicken. The chicken was simply awesome. A nice, thin, tasty breading over my 4-piece variety. Very tasty. The chicken pieces they use here seem to be a little smaller than other fried chicken places. Maybe that makes it more succulent. The texas potatoes and slaw were excellent as well. Overall, I can't think of better fried chicken I've had before than Buena Vista. A must visit if you're in the area. read more

This place was awful! Food was cold and the manager was ignorant. DO NOT COME HERE!! It's gross. Bad service. The waitress was not attentive. read more

When up in Northern Ohio visiting family, we try to stop in at BV when ever possible. I grew up on their Garlic Chicken (Uncle Nick's) and crave it quite often. They did not disappoint this time either. It is easily the best fried chicken that I have ever had, and cheaper than going to KFC. If you are in the neighborhood, give it a try...and have their greens too. My wife would kill for the greens. Service is always friendly and prompt and the place is always busy. read more

This is a classic Warren eatery..A must have if you want the warren experience. The atmosphere is like you stepped into cheers and your norm!!!! Lol i love this place the food is the best ..the family that owns this place god bless them good people read more

The best fried chicken HANDS DOWN! The Grecian Pizza is everything to love about Italian fried greens on a pizza! Can't say enough about Chef Anthony and his creative and DELICIOUS daily specials! Marta, who makes the FROM SCRATCH cakes (and soups I think) can do no wrong! read more

I have a running list of foods that I crave that I can't find anywhere but in Northeastern Ohio. And three of them come from Buena Vista Cafe. Since moving away, I have sought high and low for "real" Italian bread, any kind of fried chicken that comes close to Uncle Nick's, and Italian greens. No luck. So my mother-in-law knows...when the kids are coming into town, she puts an order in for Sunday dinners! Buena Vista Cafe is an old-school restaurant with the dark carpet and walls, fake plants, and crappy restaurant stackable chairs. But what they lack in modern decor is crushed by the awesome food. Obviously, everyone in the area knows their garlic friend chicken, stuff that will leave your car smelling for days after your drive it home from their take-out window. But almost every other menu items they have is a good selection as well. Their beer battered fried fish is exceptional, and it's always a great second choice if you aren't in a chicken mood. I've ordered pasta there as well, which is always fine, but I always wish I had ordered the fish or chicken when I smell my dinner mates' plates come out of the kitchen... I eat my body weight in their Italian bread slathered in cheap-o margarine. It's embarrassing, really. But I have to have a vehicle to ferry the piles of Italian greens with hot pepper into my face, right? The greens...oh my gosh. The huge hot pepper they nestle into the middle of a mound of sauteed Italian greens is slightly charred and adds a fantastic kick of heat to the savory veg. I'm almost drooling now from clear across the state. BV is often the host to local philanthropic events, as well, and I love that they've really made themselves a part of the community. We've attended Relay for Life and other fundraisers throughout the years, and they always do a great job of setting up raffle displays and moving people through quickly when they get jammed. Restaurants become staples of their communities for a reason, and Buena Vista is definitely a staple for Warren. Next step: Branch out to Cincinnati so I can get some decent chicken and greens!!! read more

Had 2 good meals here in Warren. Uncle Nick Fried Chicken is darn good.. I had the Dark special with 2 legs and 2 thighs with slaw and "Texas" potatoes AKA jojos.. Brat I had for luch the day before was solidtoo. Wifes salad was soso.. read more

I know that they are known for their fried chicken, which is delicious, but if you're a fan of beer battered cod you must try it here on Fridays. It is just perfect..fluffy fish with a crunchy batter. I also recommend the red skin mashed potatoes and their wedding soup (the homemade croutons are fabulous). The owner is pretty much always there and makes his way around to greet everyone. They treat their customers well and the food is always wonderful. read more

Excellent food with a vast menu. Fish sandwich was excellent and the service was great. Enjoyed dining on the outdoor patio.

Love, love, love this place. The food is good! The service is good! Great value for the money! This place will not disappoint.

Got Eggplant Parm. It was good, but I prefer to eat the fried chicken and Jojo's (potatoes) when coming here. That is what they are known for and it is the best, flavor is the best. read more

If you don't want chicken then don't come here. I ordered a steak medium rare with the mac & cheese and it came so dried out I couldn't eat it. Both steak and cheese were dried out so I cam only assume it sat under the heat lamps? Staff asked if I wanted another steak but if you can't get it right the first time esp a med rare one , why would I want to wait another half hour for you to try again . Also servers are untrained. Standing at the head of the table and shouting : "Who had the ? " for 15 time is not only annoying but rude and discourteous. A good trained server knows where the orders go with a shouting match. read more

Went there last week for chicken,it was cooked twice uncle nick,would role over in his grave. The best chicken in town, to the worst,we will not go back. read more

Very disappointed. This place was a once a week place to get chicken and Grecian pizza for the fam. . Easily spent about $70 on an order every week... Called back one night to explain they forgot the feta cheese on my pizza and the gravy for the quart of potatoes.. He told me he watched him put the feta on and I kindly stated that I was staring at the pizza as I was speaking and that there is none on it.. Im not going to lie about feta cheese .. lol I just wanted them to put some on it or make a new one and I would give the other one back... I drove back there and he took the pizza to inspect it.. Very quickly shoved a new one at me and said you were right I was wrong.. And closed the drive thru window on me as I was going to say thank you.. Ha oh and there was a 4 ounce cup filled half way with gravy in it ... For a quart of mashed potatoes. Bad attitude bud! Haven't ordered in months. read more

As a Warren newcomer, this was an unexpected treasure -- great bar and food to match. The Greek chicken is the best and if you are in a hurry, can use drive-thru window! read more

What can you say about Buena Vista ...just taste the chicken and you will agree best in town!

Best chicken in town. Uncle Nick can take on Colonel Sanders fried chicken on his worst day and win. Plus, BV does a lot for the community, which is always a plus in my book. Give them a try. read more

My husband and I frequently have dinner at Buena Vista in Warren. We are always very satisfied with the excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable atmosphere. Recently I held a baby shower here and was extremely satisfied with our servers, Jill and Tina, who went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. They were personable, timely, and did everything they could to make our day special. The food was prepared exactly as we had asked, and the chef even accommodated one of our vegetarian guests, which we had not planned ahead of time. I would definitely recommend this excellent restaurant for lunch, dinner, carry-out, and special events! read more

Chicken has a flavor like no other. The prices have gone up so high now I only order on special occasions when I treat myself. Have lived in Warren my whole life and this is one of our best places for chicken. There used to be specials that would make ordering more enticing. Pump up the specials!!! That would be awesome!!!! Your chicken is the bomb!!! read more

My husband and I recently had an unsatisfactory experience. When I opened my silver wear package, it was dirty. I spoke with our waitress and she brought over another silver wear package from another table. It was even dirtier than the first one I opened. My husband and I were appalled with the food left on the utensils. This was not the first time this happened to us. His question to me was "If the utensils are soiled, what else is not appropriate?" Hmm! The food was salty. The staff was friendly. We will not return. read more

Went for fish on Friday night obvisouly they didn't have enough staff because this was the slowest service I have ever had at any local restaraunt. The Friday all you can eat fish that my wife and family got was really good but don't get the catfish ever it was not good. They did comp the meal because the catfish wasn't cooked thank you but please hire some staff the service from the kitchen was beyond slow. I will be in no hurry to go back for a seat down meal but I will agree their Chicken is amazing!! read more

This is probably the best chicken you will find in the area. The breading is crispy, and the meat is super juicy inside. It's a little expensive in my opinion, but you pay for good quality. read more

Love the food but I'm very disappointed in their service. They advertise delivery but will only deliver if you're having a party catered. Yes they offer catering also. Their website says delivery and catering which is two separate options read more

We had them cater our picnic reception over the weekend. On-time delivery of excellent food. Portions were such that we had leftovers for the weekend. Everyone filled up on the fried chicken, eggplant parm, texas potatoes, green beans, ham, fruit platter, salad and bread. I would highly recommend to anyone needing to feed a group. Also, pricing was excellent! Thank you for a 'food' successful event! read more

We come here at least once a week and have been for many years. The meals are consistently great tasting and the service is almost always great. From the fried chicken to the numerous pasta dishes and sandwiches it truly does not get any better than Buena Vista. Nick comes around and talks to everyone and is an easy going guy who is a huge part of why the restaurant is still so successful. The hot peppers and oil are homemade and are fantastic. I cannot think of anything that I have had here that was not the best, even their lamb shank over orzo was to die for. Not enough good things to say about this establishment. Keep up the good work! read more

I have been a customer for many years and lately the service has been terrible and the food the same. Takes forever to get your food, bread is hard and cold. The owner of the place is hanging around kissing and smacking his friends asses while the place is falling apart. I will never go back. read more