Victor's Café

4.8

7789 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cuban

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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Victor’s, New York City gem since 1963, offers a culinary voyage to Cuba with authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and a stylish environment. Luxurious yet casual, serene yet high energy, family-oriented yet romantic, it’s a blend of contrasts that make it unique. The menu features dishes like black bean soup, “Ropa Vieja,” and “Lechon,” alongside innovative Cuban creations. The restaurant boasts three spacious dining rooms with Cuban art, tropical ceiling fans, and sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge offers an intimate setting.

Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a romantic evening, Victor’s Café provides an unforgettable atmosphere where guests savor the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Cuba. The family’s passion and heritage are evident in every detail, making Victor’s Café a must-visit destination for an authentic Cuban experience in New York City.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 586-7714
Website
http://www.victorscafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party facilities
Accommodating from the most intimate of gatherings in one of our private rooms, and up to 200 guests seated or 300 standing in a more cocktail party setting, Victor’s Café is the ideal place for your private, corporate, charitable, fundraiser &/or holiday event.Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.

Location
236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
Area
Theater District
Cross Street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Parking details
There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant, Central Parking, located at 888 8th Ave New York, NY 10019.
Public transit
Stops E train to 7 Ave, #1 train to 50th Street, N R Q to 49th Street <br />
Entertainment
Live music in our Cuba Lounge & Bar. Free Wi-Fi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Mama I'm a Big Mojito NowUS$18.00
Grey Goose Watermelon& Basil, Strawberries, Lime, Mint Leaves, Simple Syrup. #MamaImaBigGirlNow
The Havana, Our Take on an Old FashionUS$19.00
Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Martini Fiero, Angostura Bitters
The Witch SpritzUS$17.00
Strega Herbal Liqueur, Champagne, Lemon Lime Soda, Mint
Summer BreezeUS$19.00
Grey Goose Vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur, GrapeFruit
Hemingway DaiquiriUS$18.00
Blanco Rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime, simple syrup
Mojito ClásicoUS$18.00
Bacardi Superior, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"US$18.00
Tito's Vodka, fresh lime, Splenda, mint leaves
Coconaty MojitoUS$18.00
Bacardi Coco, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
ViticoUS$18.00
Vanilla Vodka, Espresso Shot, Blue Agave
Havana SpiceUS$18.00
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, lemon juice, fresh lime, sugar & spice cinnamon ring
Spicy Cucumber MargaritaUS$18.00
21 Seed Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila, Citronge Orange Liqueur, Salt Rim

Sangria

Sangria with A Cuban Twist - A Cuban twist on the Spanish standard. Our Sangria is made with wine, triple sec, brandy, gin, pineapple, guava, oranges, and fresh-squeezed juice

Slutty Sangria: The Red WineUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- 1/2 PitcherUS$36.00
- PitcherUS$51.00
Sassy Blanc: White WineUS$18.00
- GlassUS$18.00
- 1/2 PitcherUS$36.00
- PitcherUS$51.00
Victor's Bubbly Bliss: ChampsUS$19.00
- GlassUS$19.00
- 1/2 PitcherUS$37.00
- PitcherUS$53.00

Zero Prrof

Tropical SunriseUS$14.00
Limonada, Pineapple & Mango Juice, Ginger Beer, Grenadine
Coco Pineapple NojitoUS$14.00
Seedlip Spice 94, Coconut Puree, Pineapple, Fresh Lime, Mint Leaves
Blackberry NojitoUS$14.00
Seedlip Spice 94, Fresh Lime, Mint Leaves, Blackberry Puree
Stella Liberte, Alcohol FreeUS$11.00

What 7,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Victor's Café is a charming Cuban restaurant that consistently delivers "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Known for its vibrant decor and lively atmosphere, it's a favorite pre-theater dining spot. Guests love the authentic Cuban flavors, especially the paella and sangria. The attentive staff, especially Armando, ensure a memorable experience.

7,789 Reviews

A
Alexander
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente! Armando muy buen servicio. Recomendados
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great as always Been coming for 15 yrs and I always leave happy and full! Armando is the best
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Chris
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were rushed by our waiter at an early 5:15 pre theater dinner . We specifically told the waiter we wanted some time spaced between cocktails and food being served. We received our dinner 5 minutes later, very disappointing. The food was not prepared to cook. The rice quality seemed like it was in a steam table for 6 hours. Maybe 4 ounces of chicken with it. We did order desert after being pestering 3 times by waiter. We again said di not bring coffee and desert until cocktails done. Not listened to and came in 5 minutes. Overall very terrible rushed, fair at best food served. Too bad because I used to visit Victor's Cafe in it's hey day in both Miami and NYC. We thought we would try again. Big mistake. Go elsewhere fast. Skip Victor's Cafe.
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Lisa
Charleston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We requested a nice table and were very pleased with it. The decor is spectacular. Food was good but service was extremely rushed. It was a lot of money to have servers constantly hovering. Our order arrived in what seemed like 5-10 minutes so we didn’t have time to enjoy our conversation.
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S
Stephen
New York City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, attentive service, atmosphere is so nice. We always do our staff party here. So much fun. Live music just the perfect touch. Enjoy!!!
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Lisa
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the live music, food, excellent service and colorful decor. It’s a must-do experience. We were very impressed with how organized the staff were and team communication was excellent in servicing patrons. It was our favorite place to dine on this trip
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Herman
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Reasonable prices. Pleasant decor. Somewhat noisy.
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G
Gale
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant in the theatre district. Fun atmosphere!
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M
Matt
Atlantic City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plantains were served cold and too hard as if sitting in the kitchen all day. The lechon or roast pig was very salted. Still tasty but a salt mine. The guacamole appetizer had very little guacamole-it was a mix of chips mostly. We ordered a martini and the glass was not full as if the waiter spilled it. Afterwards we thought after 39 years of going there, we wouldn’t ever go back.
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J
Javier
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Festive environment with a live band and some dancing taking place by the bar area.
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FAQs

Victor's Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 586-7714.

Victor's Café is rated 4.8 stars by 7789 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Area
Theater District
Hours of Operation
Tue 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant, Central Parking, located at 888 8th Ave New York, NY 10019.
Public transit
Stops E train to 7 Ave, #1 train to 50th Street, N R Q to 49th Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live music in our Cuba Lounge & Bar. Free Wi-Fi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.victorscafe.com/
Phone number
(212) 586-7714
Catering
Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party facilities
Accommodating from the most intimate of gatherings in one of our private rooms, and up to 200 guests seated or 300 standing in a more cocktail party setting, Victor’s Café is the ideal place for your private, corporate, charitable, fundraiser &/or holiday event.Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.

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Victor's Café

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Order delivery or takeout

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100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Ceviche de Pargo

Flan

Ropa Vieja (gf)

Victor's Specialty Cocktails

Mama I'm a Big Mojito NowUS$18.00

The Havana, Our Take on an Old FashionUS$19.00

The Witch SpritzUS$17.00

Summer BreezeUS$19.00

Hemingway DaiquiriUS$18.00

Mojito ClásicoUS$18.00

Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"US$18.00

Coconaty MojitoUS$18.00

ViticoUS$18.00

Havana SpiceUS$18.00

Spicy Cucumber MargaritaUS$18.00

Sangria

Slutty Sangria: The Red WineUS$18.00

Sassy Blanc: White WineUS$18.00

Victor's Bubbly Bliss: ChampsUS$19.00

Zero Prrof

Tropical SunriseUS$14.00

Coco Pineapple NojitoUS$14.00

Blackberry NojitoUS$14.00

Stella Liberte, Alcohol FreeUS$11.00

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Review summary

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