First time at SOTI located in historical City Island in the Bronx. SOTI is a big venue combining a…read morerestaurant and a reception hall. It's also great that it has a parking lot with valet. Management was at the entrance welcoming the guests directing us to the event room. All the details were in order, seemed to be a great collaboration between the venue and the event planner. The staff was excellent. The food was delicious from the Hors d'oeuvres to the main entree. Recommended .

Disappointed by Miscommunication and Billing Issues…read more I was told in advance that the restaurant could split the bill across up to six credit cards, but upon arrival, the waiter said only three were allowed. I asked him to double-check, and he said he would--but never followed up. At the end of the meal, he ran everything on one check without consulting me, which created confusion for our group. When I questioned him, he claimed that whoever gave me the original info denied saying it, referring vaguely to a "lady or man," which made it clear he hadn't actually checked. On top of that, several menu prices didn't match what was charged, and he blamed it on the system--another excuse that didn't sit right. The staff seemed overwhelmed, and while I understand busy nights happen, the lack of communication and accountability was frustrating. If you choose to dine here, I strongly recommend double-checking your bill before paying.

I truly enjoyed my dining experience at Vistamar! From the food to the beautiful waterfront views,…read moreeverything made for a lovely outing. Let's talk about the food! I started with oysters, followed by branzino served with a delicious sauce with capers, cilantro rice, and steamed vegetables. Everything came together nicely and made for a satisfying meal. Of course, I had to enjoy a refreshing Lemon Drop cocktail to complete my dining experience! Ambiance: Absolutely beautiful! The waterfront views were a highlight. The restaurant was spacious, comfortable, and had a relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of room to dine without feeling crowded. Customer Service: The host was friendly and welcoming, taking the time to suggest a few entrée options, which I appreciated. Overall, Vistamar was a wonderful dining experience. Good food, beautiful scenery, and a comfortable atmosphere are always a winning combination in my book! I enjoyed Vistamar and would definitely return!

I had a wonderful experience at Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge on City Island. The atmosphere was…read morebeautiful, welcoming, and vibrant, making it a perfect place to celebrate my 60th birthday. The views of the water were stunning. You couldn't tell me that I wasn't at a 4-stars resort in Punta Cana. The brunch was delicious, the presentation was lovely, and the service was warm, semi-attentive (it was packed), and professional. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Everything came together to make the experience enjoyable and memorable as I celebrated my 60th birthday. I would recommend Vistamar to anyone looking for a great dining experience and live entertainment on City Island. I look forward to returning and dining outdoors with my Hubby. Lastly, if you're not a fan of Latin music, beware that it was played throughout our entire time spent at Vistamar (loudly if I may add). It was too lively for Abuela seated at the next table, yet the children onsite had a time. Certainly, worthy of an 8/10 stars. Special shout out to my sister and friends who made my milestone birthday awesome.

Excellent food and the service is very good on Webster Ave corner of the cross Bronx express…read moreambiance is great as the food and servi

I went to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were able to…read morefind parking right out front. This is street parking. They have a parking lot, but it's kind of small, and it was already full. We were able to be seated immediately as a place wasn't overly crowded. The food came quickly and it was hot. It was breakfast food, it wasn't super tasty but it was fine. They said I could choose a slice from one of the cakes when I asked, Do you do anything for birthdays? I thought it would be complimentary but it was not, but they did sing happy birthday. And brought her a really festive candle and I really appreciated that and she enjoyed herself.

Quick, painless service AND they have someone who can service certain issues…read more I stop by when I'm in the area and I must say though I wish it were in a more convenient location, I can see why people like this spot.

I love this lil gem of a place located in a very reclusive part of Queens. It has amenities such as…read morea pool table, arcade machine, nice soft couches to sit on and the best service! Paulina especially was such a hospitable and extraordinary employee to talk to. 100/10!! Will come again next time....maybe...probably haha jk! the beers are ice cold too!

Steve and Brandon are totally amazing !!! They were so kind and knew exactly what satisfied my…read moretummy !!

Not sure what's going on with this place. It's rather spartan but acceptable if one could get past…read morethe the uneven floors and the dystopic vibes. The 2nd floor bathroom looks like something no woman would ever want to use with its ugly, exposed pipes. It completely killed my interest in wanting to be there. Most interesting is the fact that no one from management is there full time. (This would never be tolerated downtown. Ever.) Well, not exactly no one. Some guy named Akex called after i personally visited and some one let me in. I had to wait hours for a returned phone call and it seems you must show up when it's convenient for them. There are a few members if that's what they're called, but the space is largely empty. Their rates, attitude of the management, gaping hole in the plaster in the upstairs bathroom make this an extremely hard sell. They'll have to do better than this. Much better.

The Café at Wave Hill is a true hidden gem. Built in 1843, this historic landmark once hosted…read morenotable residents like Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt, which adds to its timeless charm. I ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich--both were delicious and especially comforting on a cold winter day. The café features fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the organic Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY, and you can really taste the quality. We sat in the indoor dining area and enjoyed fantastic views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades while we ate. The setting alone makes the experience special. The service was also welcoming and friendly. Located within Wave Hill's 28-acre public garden and cultural center in Riverdale, the café is surrounded by impeccably landscaped gardens, historic houses, and sweeping panoramic views from its ridge overlooking the Hudson. It's the perfect spot to relax, enjoy a meal, and take in the scenery. We've Hill gets its name from the way the land mimics rolling waves along the Hudson River. Definitely worth a visit!

A very small and cute cafe found within this Instagram-able oasis. It was a bit chilly when my…read morefriend and I visited as soon as the doors opened on Saturday morning, and we both agreed we needed something warm to bring life back into our bones. The cafe has very cute tables situated inside, with plenty of light and open air from the windows. The cafe itself is a walk-up counter, with friendly faces ready to greet you and take your order. I got a hot chocolate and my friend got a hot tea. The hot chocolate was $3 and some change, and was very rich and creamy. I was asked if I wanted whipped cream on top, but I decided to skip it for the morning. The vibe inside is very chill and welcoming, and I loved hearing our voices echo off the ceiling of the place. Immaculately clean as well! Public bathrooms are in the basement behind the front desk.

On Saturday 11/9/24 I had my wedding reception hosted at this event space for about 100 guests. It…read morewas exactly what I requested... an elegant , intimate setting with candles autumn colored decor , real flowers , china , glass goblets , gold silverware. evening light , life size poster photos of my engagement shoot in the entry way . it was absolutely beautiful. The serving staff was accommodating, professional and polite. Everything I asked for was done. The owner and event planner was communicating with me every step of the way. She did an outstanding job with every detail. My guests were happy and loving it. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with the outcome .

The entire process, working with this owner, was the most inconvenient and stressful part of my…read moreparty planning (and my birthday outfit was a disaster when I went to pick it up, so that should tell you how serious I am). The event space was recommended to my cousin via an event planner that knew/worked with the owner during the initial phase of scouting venues. Upon reaching out to her to schedule the tour of the venue, the message we got back from her via the event planner was something the along the lines of "please be on time because she has things to do" now I'm not saying this was the exact words BUT it was along those lines. Now, we went to see the space the next day. Not only did she now show up or communicate that she wasn't showing up, she sends someone who if not mistaken, is her dad and he was late :). He was very nice I must say. Probably the only pleasant encounter I had the entire process (and the reason I actually booked). Being that he couldn't answer any in depth business questions, we followed up with the owner with questions. It was pretty cut and dry, but in my mind I'm thinking this is a Black woman business owner and I rather give my people my money. She asked what time would we need the space because events after midnight requires security. I told her I'm looking to have my event 8-midnight or 8-1am, would that mean that I have to get security for 1 hour? She tells me, oh you would need it from 8pm-1am for an additional $130. Yea ok miss ma'am because that's NOT what you just said lol. Keep in mind, this event space is NOT cheap. It's $2500 PLUS a $300 refundable deposit if the venue is turned over clean and on time. I had my cousin speak to her from day 1 because I knew deep down in my soul I was going to curse her out for being rude, condescending and unaccommodating. Fast forward from October to January. The venue was booked from 6pm-2am as she only allows an 8 hr slot. That gives me 2 hrs to decorate the space. I asked my cousin to ask if there's anyway we can get in the space any earlier she says $150. My cousin went back to her to plead, asked if she had another event before mine and she said she didn't. She is just HARD for no reason. She eventually compromised to allow 30 minutes earlier. The ONLY accommodations she provided me, was allowing me to pay the balance on the day of event. It is now Jan 28, my team is at event space ready to set up at 5:15pm (remember she said we can have the space at 5:30pm instead of 6pm). At 5:45pm I arrived and everyone is still outside. My cousin calls her and her response is "technically, y'all paid for 6pm so someone is on the way to open the venue" Can you believe that? Lol. Someone finally shows up to open the venue and we walk into an unclean venue. There was a bucket of dirty water and a mop that smells like death in the doorway. There was flowers that was probably from a repass service or something, amongst other things. So not only did she not stick to her word to get us in 30 minutes earlier which I needed to decorate for my OWN event, but she opens the venue at 6 and we have to clean up before we start decorating. We had to call to get help with turning on the air and to adjust the lighting. Like noone was present to help or instruct us on anything. Fast forward to after the event. I had the space until 2am. We started wrapping up around 12:30 because my dj was booked until 1am and he had another booking after my event. At around 1:15am, a random maid was walking around my party asking for "Lorraine". At this time I had 6 out of 8 tables, completely cleared with chairs up, the last 2 tables being worked on, lights are on, dj is 90% packed up, 85% of my guests are GONE. As I am speaking to a few guests this maid interrupts the conversation and says "I'm looking for Lorraine?" So I said "do you mean LORI-ANN? Because I'm her." And she's like "oh yea, I just wanted you to know that the owner is on the way and you guys can begin cleaning up" LOL. So I pointed to the event space and asked her, "what does it look like is happening here?" before turning my back to continue the conversation. This is my BIRTHDAY. I am sending my guests off and you interrupt me, call me the WRONG name and speaking to be in a condescending tone? Furthermore, I have the space until 2am! If I decide to start cleaning at 1:59am that's ON ME. She has my deposit (and thank GOD I only gave her $100 vs $300 on the deposit).

We went to Thursday night comedy night dinner and a show for about 75 a person; seemed well worth…read moreit the food was ok but amazing but not horrible which was my concern I ate most of it and enjoyed the cocktails; the comedians made us laugh now a days dinner and show for 75 us hard to come by .the staff was nice and the place was good option to return too

Food was not remarkable and just ok. Place was super loud. No need to come back and try again.read more