Vivo Tapas Lounge
Vivo Tapas Lounge promises good food, relaxing surroundings and great service at a price that won't break your budget. Our friendly staff will prepare your dishes with a smile, and serve you food you are sure to enjoy. And, all at a price that you and your family can afford. We also offer a full service bar. So, if you are looking for Newark's answer to fine dining at a better price, be sure to stop into Vivo Tapas Lounge.
Seafood, Spanish
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LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
MORE DETAILS
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Amenities
TV
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Atmosphere
Romantic, Fireplace, Bar Scene
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Attire
Casual
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Payment Methods
Amex Cash Discover Mastercard Visa
MENU
Soups & Salads
Sopa de Marisco
$7.00Seafood soup with shrimp, clams, mussels and sole fish in tomato broth
Soup Du Jour
$4.00Soup of the day: Chicken, Collard Green & Chorizo, Bean and Potatoes, or Chefs Special
Ensalada Romana
$9.00Fresh romaine hearts, manchego cheese, croutons, garlic manchego dressing
Ensalada de la Casa
$6.00Spring mix salad, tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, romesco with red wine dressing
Cold Tapas
Jamón Ibérico
$20.00World Famous Serrano Ham
Embutidos y Quesos
$16.00Variety of Spanish Cheeses, Iberian Hams and Chorizo
Queso Manchego
$12.00Spanish imported cheese & tomato bread
Pan Boli
$10.00Iberian Serrano ham, manchego cheese over toasted bread with fresh garlic tomato sauce
Pulpo a la Vinagreta
$16.00Fresh Octopus salad in vinaigrette dressing
Boquerones
$8.00Fresh anchovies in a garlic escabeche
Hot Tapas
Calamares ala Plancha
$11.00Grilled squid, onions comfit & lemon
Rock and Roll Shrimp
$12.00Jumbo Shrimp in a cream, onion & thyme sauce
Huevos Estrellados
$8.00Fried potatoes, eggs, imported Spanish pork chorizo
Piquillos con Centollo
$9.00Piquillo peppers stuffed with crab meat, béchamel, in a tomato sauce
Calamares Fritos
$12.00Tender calamari rings, club soda batter with three sauces
Almejas Marineras
$12.00Sautéed clams in a brandy shrimp broth
Empanadillas de Pollo o Carne
$10.00Beef or Chicken Patties
Gambas al Pil-Pil
$10.00Slightly spicy sautéed gulf shrimp, garlic, guindilla white wine
Chorizo al Diablo
$10.00Spicy spanish smoked pork sausages in wine
Almejas Koxkera
$12.00Sautéed clams, green peas, eggs and white wine sauce
Vieiras
$12.00Seared scallops, cinnamon, aioli, paprika oil, potato comfit, romesco
Camaron Relleno
$12.00Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with real crab meat stuffing
Empanada Gallega
$10.00Baked pastry stuffed with Pork or Chicken or Cod Fish
Patatas Bravas o Ali-oli
$6.00Potatoes in choice of spicy spanish sauce or garlic mayo sauce
Gambas a la Plancha
$10.00Seared head on shrimp, rock sea salt and lemon
Mejillones Tigres
$10.00Steamed mussels in a spicy tomato broth
Alcachofas Romana
$7.00Fried artichoke hearts with a lemon aioli
Esparragos a la Plancha
$9.00Grilled asparagus & romesco sauce
Solomillo & Brie
$12.00Beef tenderloin, potato comfit, onions comfit, walnuts, honey & brie
Salmon con Spinacas
$8.00Seared salmon with sautéed spinach, bechamel & white truffle oil
Albondigas Espanolas
$8.00Meatballs in a roasted tomato sauce with crispy potatoes
Pintxos Moruno
$8.00Marinated grilled lamb with lemon herbs
Croquetas de Pollo y Queso
$7.00Chicken and cheese croquettes
Rabo de Buey
$12.00Braised oxtail in a Tempranillo-paprika sauce
Chilindron Tapas
$9.00Marinated chicken with roasted peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Solomillo al Chimichurri
$12.00Beef tenderloin & tomato chimichurri "el bulli"
Pulpo a la Feira
$18.00Octopus in extra virgin oil with paprika and sea salt
Paellas
Paellas take a minimum of 30 minutes to prepare | portions are designed for two people | larger paellas can be made on request
Paella Diablo
$24.00Very spicy, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron rice
Paella Valenciana
$28.00Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron rice
Paella Marinera
$26.00Lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, sofrito, chicken, chorizo, saffron rice
Paella de Pollo
$18.00Chicken, chorizo, green peas, roasted red peppers, sofrito, saffron rice
Vegetable Paella
$16.00Seasonal vegetables, saffron rice
Paella Rosella
$22.00Shrimp, sole fish, angel hair pasta, sofrito, aioli, paella pan style
Paella Negre
$22.00Calamari, crab meat, shrimp, sofrito, black ink rice
Entrees
Lenguado Riojano
$18.00Fresh filet of sole, roasted red peppers with white wine garlic
Estofado
$18.00Braised oxtail & fresh vegetables, red wine sauce
Mariscada
$24.00Lobster tail, head-on shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, garlic lemon
Sarzuela
$24.00Sautéed shrimp, clams, mussels, fish, scallops, brandy shrimp broth
Pollo Parrilla
$14.00Grilled half chicken, marinated & fresh herbs
Pata de Cordero
$19.00Roasted lamb leg, grilled & lemon herbs
Mar y Tierra
$28.00Surf and Turf, filet mignon, 5oz Brazillian lobster tail
Pollo Chilindron
$19.00Marinated half chicken with roasted peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Salmon con Salsa de Ajo
$18.00Salmon with corn, piquillo peppers & roasted garlic sauce
Solomillo y Champiñones
$21.00Center cut filet mignon with roasted mushrooms sauce
Pollo Relleno Con Espinacas y Camaron
$16.00Chicken stuffed with spinach and bechamel with jumbo head on shrimp
Colas de Langosta Rellenas
$32.00Twin 5oz Lobster Tails stuffed with crabmeat
Deserts
Arroz con Leche
$6.00Traditional Spanish rice pudding with caramel
Chocolate Salted Caramel
$6.00Chocolate pudding & malt whipped cream
Churros con Chocolate
$6.00Fried dough with sugar and dipping chocolate
Crema Catalana
$6.00Homemade custard topped with crystallized sugar
Tres Leches
$6.00Sponge cake soaked with three milks and fresh fruit filling
Banana Pudding
$6.00Banana pudding cream with chocolate almond caramel
Group Package #1
$32/person Tapas Menu. 3-Hour Party - 15 People Minimum. Included in the package:
Sangria & Soda (While You Dine)
Coffee, Flan or Cheesecake
Tapas
Tortilla Espanola
Spanish potato & egg omlet with roasted red peppers & onions
Empanada de pollo
Chicken stuffed baked bread
Camaron Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp in garlic, white wine & parsley sauce
Salmon al Ajillo
Salmon in garlic sauce
Mejillones En Salsa De Tomato
Mussels in spicy tomato broth
Calamares Fritos
Crispy battered fried calamari
Paella de Pollo
Chicken, chorizo, roasted red peppers, Spanish rice
Group Package #2
$40/person Tapas Menu. 3-Hour Party - 15 People Minimum. Included in the package:
Sangria & Soda (While You Dine)
Coffee, Flan or Cheesecake
Tapas
Albondigas
Meat balls in tomato sauce with crispy potatoes
Pan Boli
Iberian Serrano ham, manchego cheese over toasted bread with fresh garlic tomato sauce
Pollo Chilindron
Marinated chicken with roasted peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Camaron Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine, parsley
Salmon con Spinacas
Seared salmon with sautéed spinach, bechamel & white truffle oil
Gambas al Pil-Pil
Slightly spicy sautéed gulf shrimp, garlic, guindilla white wine
Calamares Fritos
Crispy battered fried calamarii
Queso Manchego y Olivas
Spanish imported cheese & tomato bread
Carpaccio de Salmon
Dish of smoked salmon thinly sliced
Piquillos Rellenos
Piquillo peppers stuffed with crab meat
Group Package #3
$34/person Buffet Menu. 3-Hour Party - 25 People Minimum. Include in the package:
Albondigas
Meat balls in tomato sauce with crispy potatoes
Salmon Al Ajillo
Salmon in garlic sauce
Pollo con salsa de almendra o limon
Chicken breast with choice of almond or lemon sauce
Lomo de cerdo con salsa de champinones
Pork loin with mushrooms sauce
Arroz con Vegetales
Saffron rice with vegetables
Ensalada de la casa
Mixed house salad
Ensalada de queso y tomate
Fresh buffalo mozzarella with red tomato, basil & balsamic vinaigrette
Pinchos de Frutas
Fresh fruit skewers
Cheese tortellini with shrimp in Alfredo sauce
Sangria & Soda (While You Dine)
Group Package #4
$44/person Buffet Menu. 3-Hour Party - 25 People Minimum. Includes in the package:
Paella Marinera
Lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, sofrito, saffron rice
Pata de Cordero
Roasted lamb leg, grilled & lemon herbs
Pollo Frances o Marsala
Chicken breast with choice of Marsala or lemon sauce
Lomo de Cerdo con Salsa de Mostaza
Pork loin in mustard sauce
Carpaccio de Salmon
Dish of smoked salmon thinly sliced
Red tuna Sashimi
Pollo Moruno
Chicken kebabs
Salpicon de Mariscos
Mix Seafood Salad
Tabla de Quesos Ibericos
Assorted mix cheeses
Tabla de Jamon Serrano
Serrano Ham
Ensalada Griega
Greek salad
Pinchos de Frutas
Fresh fruit skewers
Sangria & Soda (While You Dine)
Group Package #5
$40/person. Appetizer & Entree Menu. 3-Hour Party - 15 People Minimum. Include in this package:
Sangria and Soda (While You Dine)
Coffee, Flan or Cheesecake
Tapas
Gambas al Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp in garlic & white wine
Calamares Fritos
Crispy battered fried calamari
Pan bol
Iberian Spanish ham, Manchego cheese, garlic tomato
Alcachofas Romana
Fried artichoke heart with pickle aioli
Tortilla Espanola
Spanish tortilla with roasted red peppers, onions
Piquillo Centollo
Stuffed piquillo peppers with crab meat
Entree
Paella de pollo
Chicken, chorizo, roasted red peppers, Spanish rice
Salmon salsa de ajo
Grilled salmon, corn, piquillo peppers, garlic sauce
New York Strip Steak
Topped with mushrooms & demi glaze
Group Package #6
$48/person. Appetizer & Entree Menu. 3-Hour Party - 15 People Minimum. Includes in the package:
Sangria and Soda (While You Dine)
Coffee, Flan or Cheesecake
Tapas
Tabla de quesos y embutidos
Spanish select cheese and meat
Jamon Serrano
World Famous Serrano Ham
Salmon espinaca
Salmon grilled with fresh spinach, béchamel, white truffle
Albondigas
Meat balls in tomato sauce with crispy potatoes
Gambas Pil Pil
Slightly spicy sautéed gulf shrimp, garlic, guindilla white wine
Almejas Marineras
Fresh clams, roasted garlic, tomato brandy, broth
Croqueta de Pollo
Chicken and cheese croquettes
Entrees
Paella Valenciana
Shrimp, mussels, chorizo, chicken, Spanish saffron rice
Solomillo con champinones
Center cut fillet with roasted mushrooms
Lenguado
Egg battered filet of Sole with roasted red peppers
Group Package #7
$58/person. Appetizer & Entree Menu. 3-Hour Party - 15 People Minimum. Includes in the package:
Sangria and Soda (While You Dine)
Coffee, Flan or Cheesecake
Tapas
Gambas al Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine
Calamares Fritos
Calamari rings, club soda, butter
Salmon Espinacas
Fresh salmon, spinach, béchamel, truffle oil
Solomillo Brie
center cut fillet, onion confit, brie cheese
Solomillo chimichurri
Center cut filled with tomato chimichurri
Jamon Iberico
The best Spanish ham
Piquillo Centollo
Stuffed piquillo pepper with crab meat
Entrees
Paella Marinera
Shrimp, clams, Fish, mussels, Rice
Mar y Tierra
Surf and Turf, filet mignon, 5oz Brazillian lobster tail
Cola de langosta
Twin 5 oz. lobster tail stuffed with crab meat
Salmon con Albahaca
Grilled salmon fillet, with basil, field green & tomato
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