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Vivo Tapas Lounge
VIVO means to live - Here at Vivo that is exactly what we love to do and help our patrons do. The VIVO dining experience and Vivo nights are all about living it up. Our atmosphere, great staff, incredible drinks, delicious food, and awesome patrons allow you to do just that - VIVO.
Spanish Tapas are small portions of food. The Idea when you go tapateo is to get many different types of tapas instead of just getting one boring dish. It's more fun to eat variety!
For those of you that still enjoy the more traditional style cuisine our special entrees of the day are outrageous! Be sure to try our famous Original Mojito, which is a traditional Cuban-style mint infused rum cocktail, and also our natural Tropical Fruit Mojitos.
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Spanish Tapas are small portions of food. The Idea when you go tapateo is to get many different types of tapas instead of just getting one boring dish. It's more fun to eat variety!
For those of you that still enjoy the more traditional style cuisine our special entrees of the day are outrageous! Be sure to try our famous Original Mojito, which is a traditional Cuban-style mint infused rum cocktail, and also our natural Tropical Fruit Mojitos.
21 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 21 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(11)
- special occasion(10)
- fit for foodies(8)
- hot spot(7)
- romantic(7)
- good for groups(6)
Vivo Tapas Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Will be back
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with a group of 5. Recommend checking first as reservations may be needed. We had res and were promptly seated. Enjoyed the food and the evening and will be back which I hardly say to alot of other restaurants. The tapas were good and the entrees were good. You can go for either or both. We had both and everything was good."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We really enjoyed our dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoyed our dinner and experience"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time there!!! Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time there!!! Food was very good! Sangria was fabulous!!Their seafood dishes are yummy!! We would go again!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My second time dining there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My second time dining there (within a month). Loved it so much the first time, I had to bring my husband and friends. Dinner was delicious, and the DJ later was terrific. Fun place, will return."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been there twice and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been there twice and both times the food and service were wonderful. Plan to go back again and again!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was ok. Service and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok. Service and treatment of staff was unprofessional, rude and their policies on drink prices are sketchy at best."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Big bust
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It started out like a great evening. we have a reservation, were greeted at the door promptly. Since we were 15 minutes early the hostess asked us to sit at the bar while a table was being readied ( the restaurant was half full at the time.
Then we were forgotten for almost 45 minutes. Out of sight, out of mind.
Waiter was polite but did not know the menu, how to place an order, or how to get drinks....."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was awesome and the hostess was exceptional..."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Real Spanish Tapas and Full meals.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved our Booth.. with pillows! And the LARGE Tapas selection was wonderful if overwhelming. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. Last, but not at all least, the food was great. Free Parking lot!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dissapointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was terrible. I believe there was 1 waiter working the entire floor. I was also disappointed with the food this time around. Time to give this restaurant a break for a while."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice for a special occasion.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice for a special occasion. A little expensive but the food is high quality. Service was very good; we were well attended to. Went on a Sunday at 7 and the place wasn't busy which was nice. I'd go back if I was on a date with a girl that liked seafood. Bill was $50 for 2."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 12 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent snapper and tilapia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent snapper and tilapia dishes, lobster and paella. Hipper atmosphere than most Ironbound places. Well worth a visit."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 13 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Granted our reservation was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Granted our reservation was at 8:30 and some arrived at 9:10. However, I was actually SHOCKED at how rude the server was. I've served in the past, and would have been fired for treating customers as we were treated. 3 people walked in, he literally turned around and did not show up or about 20 minutes, which allowed him to tell us dinner could not be ordered. We'd have to sit at the bar (not explaining that the the kitchen is open, but must clear space for the lounge) but not even appetizer came out. No extra plates, a glass of water took 30 minutes, and the food took forever. We had to ask the table next to us to use their extra glasses, he charged tax twice, and included his gratuity even though only 7 people seated, and three ate."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's a nice place overall,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's a nice place overall, but unfortunately the food wasn't impressive.
The Tortilla Espanola was undercooked and the Cheese and meat platter
was lacking anything special.
If you want to do some dancing though it's a fun spot after
11pm."
The Tortilla Espanola was undercooked and the Cheese and meat platter
was lacking anything special.
If you want to do some dancing though it's a fun spot after
11pm."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 15 for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was Really Good, But ...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was almost-wonderful at our first time to Vivo Tapas Lounge. The food was great - from the tapas to the cappuccino. We ordered the stuffed lobster special for our entrees, which were the size of the plates! It was a girls' night out, so we were there quite a while catching-up. The only drawback, however, was that the host told us at the end of our evening that a large party was coming in and that he needed our table. He was happy to move us to the bar, if we chose to stay. Must say, that in almost 50 years of dining out that I have NEVER had this happen. Wouldn't necessarily hold it against the restaurant, but might hinder me from making this as a first choice."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vivo Tapas Lounge
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic