Victor's Café

4.8

7783 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cuban

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mama I'm a Big Mojito Now$18.00
Grey Goose Watermelon& Basil, Strawberries, Lime, Mint Leaves, Simple Syrup. #MamaImaBigGirlNow
The Havana, Our Take on an Old Fashion$19.00
Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Martini Fiero, Angostura Bitters
The Witch Spritz$17.00
Strega Herbal Liqueur, Champagne, Lemon Lime Soda, Mint
Summer Breeze$19.00
Grey Goose Vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur, GrapeFruit
Hemingway Daiquiri$18.00
Blanco Rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime, simple syrup
Mojito Clásico$18.00
Bacardi Superior, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"$18.00
Tito's Vodka, fresh lime, Splenda, mint leaves
Coconaty Mojito$18.00
Bacardi Coco, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Vitico$18.00
Vanilla Vodka, Espresso Shot, Blue Agave
Havana Spice$18.00
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, lemon juice, fresh lime, sugar & spice cinnamon ring
Spicy Cucumber Margarita$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 Wine$18.00
- Glass$18.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$36.00
- Pitcher$51.00
Sassy Blanc: White Wine$18.00
- Glass$18.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$36.00
- Pitcher$51.00
Victor's Bubbly Bliss: Champs$19.00
- Glass$19.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$37.00
- Pitcher$53.00

Zero Prrof

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

What 7,783 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.

7,783 Reviews

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Herman
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 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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Gale
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 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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Matt
Atlantic City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Javier
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Julia
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived on time for our 615p reservation which was booked weeks before. When we arrived they were running late. Our table was for 12 and with children very hungry. Diego the manager was very empathetic and other than ask for patience he was real sorry about the situation. Tables stay over 2 and 3 hours on a Thanksgiving and Black friday holidays. Knowing the rysh the restaurants have. Anyway he was very accommodating and within 30 minutes we were searing in out table. The food was amazing. My new spot in Manhattan.
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Alvin
Caribbean
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as usual. My kid love the food. Best wine prices in NYC.
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Jorge
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable birthday visit to Victor's Cafe. Armando our waiter was very friendly and provided excellent service. We were a party of 8 celebrating two birthdays and everyone had a great time and enjoyed their meal. We shared appetizers, Bartolito, frituritas de bacalao and tostones all very delicous. Main entrees included the Pollo Campestre, Churrasco con chimichurri, of course a few ropa viejas and the ponle ropa a la vaca. Unfortunately some ordered the rabo encendido but not available that night. Thank you for another enjoyable experience to the staff at Victor's Cafe. Happy Holidays!
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Sammy
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderfully delicious and the waiter was attentive
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Jessie
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, and music! I would definitely go back next time I’m in NYC.
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Dr. Krishna
Detroit
210 reviews
vip
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal guacamole and red snapper ceviche. You can’t go wrong with any dish. The food is the same great quality and flavor every time!
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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 7783 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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 Now$18.00

The Havana, Our Take on an Old Fashion$19.00

The Witch Spritz$17.00

Summer Breeze$19.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$18.00

Mojito Clásico$18.00

Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"$18.00

Coconaty Mojito$18.00

Vitico$18.00

Havana Spice$18.00

Spicy Cucumber Margarita$18.00

Sangria

Slutty Sangria: The Red Wine$18.00

Sassy Blanc: White Wine$18.00

Victor's Bubbly Bliss: Champs$19.00

Zero Prrof

Tropical Sunrise$14.00

Coco Pineapple Nojito$14.00

Blackberry Nojito$14.00

Stella Liberte, Alcohol Free$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Victor's Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Victor's Café restaurant rated?

Is Victor's Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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