Victor's Cafe

About the Business

Specialties

Since 1963, Victor's, a family-run New York City landmark, continues to be a culinary voyage to Cuba offering an incomparable experience with its harmony of authentic cuisine, hospitality and stylish environment. Victor's has the unique distinction of being both luxurious and casual, serene and high energy, family oriented and romantic, exotic yet familiar. The cuisine at Victor's Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant's exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine. Signature dishes include Victor's famous black bean soup, shredded beef ("Ropa Vieja"), roast suckling pig ("Lechon"), and other seafood delicacies. The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.

History

Established in 1963.

In 1963, with the help of his wife, Eloina Ruiz de Ugarrio, Victor realized his dream of opening a restaurant in NYC, opening the doors to Victor's Café on Columbus Avenue & 71st Street. In a short period of time, the restaurant became one of the most popular dining spots in the city with a celebrity clientele that included the most iconic stars of the era such as Barbara Streisand, Celia Cruz, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. In 1980, the restaurant moved to its spacious new quarters in Midtown, where it has continued to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull among others, for over 50 years.

Meet the Business Owner

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Monica Z.

Business Owner

Restaurant Owner