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    Buena Vista

    3.2 (142 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Steakhouses, Tapas Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Porterhouse

    There are no words. This place is beyond magnificent. We stumbled in here by accident because we saw all the bottles of wine and thought, "Gee, what a great wine selection." And then we saw the menu. It brings tears to my eyes just remembering how delicious every bite of everything was. From the tapas to the porterhouse steak that we had, the wine, the service and the atmosphere; if you don't get here, you have really missed out on the best restaurant in Frankfurt!

    Nice Argentinian restaurant across from Galeria
    Anj L.

    Saturday evening after visiting the Christmas market and imbibing a few gluhweins, we were starving and ready to sit. Many restaurants were full and we had not made reservations, so we tried Buena Vista. The place was absolutely packed. We had 9 people in our party but the manager motioned us to two small tables that had just became free. Now, like I said, our party had nine people and we were told "the other two tables next to them will be free soon." We all crowded around the empty tables and we all felt like bullies, waiting for the group of diners to finish. Very uncomfortable! I actually apologized to them. They were kind and finished their beverages and left. The menu looked interesting, full of various tapas, meats and a salmon dish. We ordered several tapas for the table as well as several drinks. The waiter did not bring some of the tapas and acted mad that we asked. Believe me, the bill was more than enough to pay for his frustrations. Our food was ok, nothing amazing. The best were the sauteed mushrooms, which were better than the salmon. This restaurant was conveniently located next to the Christmas market and Galeria. If it wasn't, I am not sure how well they would do. I wouldn't return.

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    Van B.

    Buena Vista is awesome! We visit this "buena" place regularly since years. This place offers excellent service, in a great atmosphere, with amazing food and fantastic selection of beverages. After taking our order, the drinks and food came fast (always). We got one of the last two empty tables inside (they have a huge area outside). The place is always busy especially in the afternoon till late night during the week and mainly at the weekend (to make sure to get a table especially with more then two people you should book in advance). The price category is high but for this excellent service and awesome taste totally reasonable. Even though some people wear casual clothes its a classy place. Great for a romantic dinner with this cosy light and delicious wine.

    Serrano ham
    Suria N.

    Good ribeye steak here. It's cooked on a hot stone. Very tender, juicy, and delicious. We shared the steak and some cold cuts (Serano ham and salami) for starter. The waitress, Ivan really worked hard to satisfy the customers and he's doing a good job to make us happy too. Recommended place for meat dishes and steak. $$

    Lava stone cooked, 180g filet with baked potato (covered in quark)! Excellent quality.
    Jen T.

    Filet steak + lava stone. We went here hungry, and ready for steak. My boyfriend spent two years living in Frankfurt, and I had heard many stories about his visits to Buena Vista. It did not disappoint. I had the 180g filet steak with a baked potato (and quark*) along with a side of peppercorn sauce. I chose to cook my steak myself at the table on a lava stone. What a fantastic idea. Every bite is sizzling hot, and cooked just the way I liked it. The meal also came with a trio of sauces. I have no idea the names of each, but all three were equally tasty. As I am a sauce aficionado I also thoroughly enjoyed the addition of the peppercorn sauce. The steak was a giant chunk of meat, and the quality was outstanding. I am use to Alberta beef, and I have no issues saying the quality was on par. Great value (considering location), big portions, lovely staff (hvala lijepo!). *maybe this is obvious to others (and those who frequent Germany) but quark is a delicious white chilled sauce, pretty much equivalent to sour cream.

    Jocelyn M.

    Very nice place! Located in a perfect location in Frankfurt. The ambient was cool, and the food was amazing. We ordered wings and potatoes with aioli sauce. Will come back next time I come here.

    R C.

    Oh well I should have known that we probably won't get good Spanish tapas in or from a Germany restaurant. The majority of the food was not cooked fresh but reheated in probably a microwave. The only item that may possible had been cook fresh were the potatoes. We ordered the For Two Tapas for $27 euros. Not a bad price but probably worth a third based on quality a maybe half based on quantity. The wait was long and their wifi didn't work if you sat outside. I would not recommend this establishment to others.

    Tapas and sopa de pescado
    Alexander Y.

    Found a hair in my salad. Honestly not the best tapas place I've been to. Steak was decent, but the hair did it for me.

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    Good beer, nice cut of pork, and a setting that was relaxing after the busy tourist squares of Frankfurt.

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    nice place for having a stake and the best thing is that you cook it yourself exactly as much as you like and want

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    Die Rote Bar

    Die Rote Bar

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    A classy speak-easy that is not your usual cocktail bar! You easily walk past by it if you don't…read moreknow the exact address. That said: there is a good reason for this secretiveness: 1) It's small and the atmosphere is private 2) The drinks are made with a great accuracy by masters of their art 3) It's for connaisseurs who worship good drinks The location is great for very small groups from 2 to 4. The atmosphere stimulates good conversations and at times you feel like a visionary from the 20s... Worth the experience!

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    Buena Vista - bars - Updated August 2026

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