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Budda Lounge

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Visitors frequently praise Buddha Lounge for its lively atmosphere, delicious food, and strong drinks, with many highlighting the great service and beautiful decor. However, some guests have expressed disappointment with recent changes to the happy hour menu, noting a reduced selection.

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Address
1353 Edward L Grant Hwy, Bronx, New York
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Phone
1 (718) 804-3344
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Website
buddaloungenyc.com

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About this place Budda Lounge

Budda Lounge is a lounge bar and restaurant at 1353 Edward L Grant Highway in the Highbridge area of the Bronx. The menu is American food and cocktails, and the venue hosts live events. It is a mainstream place listed as gay-friendly, not a gay bar. Reviews are good (4.5 from about 300). It is open daily from mid-afternoon (from noon on Sundays) until 02:00, or 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Check buddaloungenyc.com for upcoming events. It is uptown, a long way from the Manhattan gay bars, so it suits people staying or living nearby.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 14:00-02:00
Tuesday 14:00-02:00
Wednesday 14:00-02:00
Thursday 14:00-02:00
Friday 14:00-03:00
Saturday 14:00-03:00
Sunday 12:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Food served Lounge area Cocktail bar Day venue Evening venue Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music

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4.5
★★★★★
299 reviews

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Kharly
Kharly May 2026
★★★★★

I absolutely loved this place, great drinks and appetizers. I came on a Wednesday and the happy hour was only $6. Juliana served us; she's wonderful and gave us such great service that I would definitely return. I would definitely come back just for her kind and efficient service 🥰

Carmen Cacho
Carmen Cacho May 2026
★★★★★

Unfortunately they changed the happy hour menu to nothing much. Their prices were reasonable but now there is not much to choose from.

MissAlanieous
MissAlanieous May 2026
★★★★★

If you want a lit brunch spot this is the place to be! I loved that they had indoor and outdoor seating. Hookah, drinks, and food! From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was hype! The DJ was going crazy on the mic, the drinks were hitting and the food was hot fresh and yummy. I stayed from sun up to sun down. I’d go here even as an after spot for good wings! The sushi was good and the chicken was too!

Jamila
Jamila May 2026
★★★★★

The restaurant was a cool & fun spot that I visited for the first time. The decor was very cute and the vibes were vibing. The food was pretty good and decent. I enjoyed a few of the apps that was offered but I love the frozen cocktails that served. 100% delicious and the music was bumpin. I especially loved seeing the foggy cocktail out of a treasure chest. One con: my biggest concern was the music being too loud in a place were people want to have conversation while they eat. Too loud to hear another person talk and you have to yell into someone's ear. Overall, I had a good time with girls!

Ms.TopTier
Ms.TopTier May 2026
★★★★★

Me and the girls went to Budda Kitchen and Bar yesterday for dinner and the vibes were Top Tier!🔥The food was delicious, the drinks were hitting, and the atmosphere was unmatched!! DJ Super Rich had us dancing on arrival. I will definitely be returning. If you want authentic Asian & Latin cuisine without the trip... run and experience this spot!!

Daniela Dias
Daniela Dias May 2026
★★★★★
Danielle Curré
Danielle Curré May 2026
★★★★★

It was a really lively environment and great food. Would definitely come back for a fun dinner with friends!

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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