Ventanas bar and restaurant — Restaurant in Bristol

My sister and I tried out Ventanas to support a new local restaurant. I had a reservation but we were seated at first over to the far away from the live music and main dining area. However once a table opened up in the main section, we were able to move which we appreciated as it was a more fun atmosphere near the bar area. If you have a reservation the tables in the main area should be the ones they are reserving for you but the issue was rectified after we asked. The staff did say they will be getting smaller tables next week which is good because it is currently the same large tables that were there when it was a brewery, and there is a lot of open space where tables can be. Hopefully the decor inside will also have more of a Caribbean style too.

However, once that was settled our drinks were large and plenty for the price and the food was outstanding! It took a little bit for the meals to come out but we could tell the seafood was fresh. We got the Dip for an appetizer and it could be a meal itself; it was very tasty! I got the Shrimp Risotto which was hands down the best risotto I’ve had anywhere. My sister got Salmon with shrimp and lobster mashed potatoes. She said it was good, just wished the garlic cream sauce was a bit more creamier and abundant. Overall, it was a great experience. We will have to come back when the new tables have been added and to try some of...

Went here on a Saturday for date night with my husband. I was skeptical prior to arriving because I looked at the reviews, but I'm happy we didn't listen and decided to try for ourselves.

When we were arrived we were immediately greeted & decided to sit at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive even though there were several large parties in the dining room.

The restaurant is very spacious and beautifully decorated. They played Latin music in the background and even had a DJ with salsa lessons that started around 9:30pm.

For food we ordered bacalaitos for the appetizer, they were smaller than traditional bacalaitos, but it was perfect for a starter & was surprisingly not too greasy.

I had the Costilla de Res (short ribs) & risotto. The short ribs were very tender, falling off the bone, & full of flavor. The risotto was so smooth and cheesy it was delicious.

My husband ordered the Mofongo with bistec encebollado. He said it was flavorful & the meat was tender.

Overall there was great service, the vibes were on point, the food was delicious, & the drinks were great too.

Only downside, I wish they were located closer to me lol. But we will definitely be back again. I'm really hoping they stay around for the long haul. I've always said CT needs their own "Don Coqui" just like NYC... & I'm really...

We were excited to try this restaurant, as there aren’t many dining options in town and we truly enjoy the ambiance. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.

They only had one high chair available, which made things difficult right from the start. Our drink order was delayed—one drink arrived, and we had to remind them about the other after waiting 30 minutes.

Appetizers didn’t arrive until over an hour after we were seated, and the main course followed another 30 minutes later. By that point, we asked for it to be packed to go, as the experience had become frustrating.

We were never offered water or asked if we wanted additional drinks. The food was just okay, but it was hard to enjoy given how long everything took.

It didn’t seem like the waitress was at fault—she was clearly overwhelmed, covering too many tables. The kitchen also appeared understaffed, with long wait times across the board. Overall, it felt like the staff was doing their best, but the restaurant simply wasn’t prepared to handle the...