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Queens Restaurants
Queens restaurants by neighborhood
Neighborhood Restaurant and Dining Guide - This extensive list of over 200 restaurants around Queens is but a TASTE of what the borough has to offer. Discover a cool, new hotspot, visit an old treasure, or uncover a hidden gem among the list of who we work with, including staff picks and chamber members. Visit any of these incredible spots and look for another list highlighting even more!
ASTORIA
ANASSA TAVERNA astoria.anassataverna.com Greek seafood restaurant described by Forbes as “DestinationGreek Dining.”
ASTORIA BIER AND CHEESE astoriabierandcheese.com A craft beer bar, cheese shop, gourmet sandwich shop, and specialty grocery all in one.
BAD HABITS badhabitsnyc.com A Dominican sushi experience!
THE BONNIE thebonnie.com Best bar in Astoria for creative cocktails, local beer, comfort food, live music, private events, and late-night food.
CHRISTOS STEAK HOUSE christossteakhouse.com Locally and nationally celebrated American steakhouse with a Mediterranean flair.
GREGORY’S 26 CORNER TAVERNA gregoryscornertaverna.net Charming and rustic taverna, described by MICHELIN GUIDE as “old-time Greek retreat.”
LOUKOUMI TAVERNA loukoumiastoria.com Off the beaten path, Greek restaurant with a large backyard patio.
SWEET AFTON sweetaftonbar.com Located in the heart of Astoria, Sweet Afton is the neighborhood destination for specialty cocktails, craft beers, and comfort food.
SEVA INDIAN CUISINE sevaindianrestaurant.com Astoria’s most popular Indian restaurant consistently garners attention as the best Indian restaurant by locals.
TAVERNA KYCLADES tavernakyclades.com Seafood experts, this taverna is considered among many as the most famous Greek spot in Astoria.
TELLY’S TAVERNA tellystaverna.com Long-running Greek taverna known for fresh-grilled fish served in spacious quarters with a garden.
TRATTORIA L’INCONTRO trattorialincontro.com Using only use the freshest, prime ingredients and the highest level of quality and service.
BAYSIDE
AVLI THE LITTLE GREEK TAVERN avligreek.com/tavern Compact eatery offering Greek dishes & sandwiches, plus soups & sides in a casual ambiance
BCD TOFU HOUSE bcdtofuhouse.com Korean restaurant serving classic fare such as soft-tofu soup,bibimbap and bulgogi.
BKNY THAI bknythai.com Classic Thai fare in a spacious dining room with refined, temporary decor & a circular bar.
BOURBON STREET bourbonstreetny.com Cajun & Southern-accented grub, plus Sunday brunch served in a lively spot with TVs & a rooftop bar.
EREWAN THAI erawanthaibayside.com Besides the basic exotic dishes on the menu, the restaurant also offers many high quality items off of the regular menu including premium aged steaks.
KUNST COFFEE HAUS kunstcoffeehaus.com Ambassador of artisanal coffee in Bayside. ONE STATION PLAZA kunstcoffeehaus.com Unpretentious bar with an ample beer garden offering a full range of drinks & classic American grub
PAPAZZIO papazzio.com “Bayside’s treasure“ and “Bayside’s best-kept secret,” serving a unique fusion of northern and southern Italian cuisine.
PRESS 195 press195.com A lengthy menu of pressed sandwiches and salads with craft beer and Belgian fries with seasonal outdoor backyard..
SHANGHAI YOU GARDEN yougardenxiaolongbao.com Laid-back Chinese restaurant offering Shanghai specialties like dim sum, plus Peking Duck.
BELLEROSE
LUIGIS RESTAURANT luigisnewhydepark.com Neighborhood Italian restaurant serving up house-made pastas and woodfired pizzas in a cozy setting.
MY NUTRITION PLACE @mynutritionplace718 Smoothie and juice bar, protein donuts, special events, and more!
NAMASTE INDIAN RESTAURANT namasteglenoaks.com Relaxed Indian restaurant serving classic dishes, plus a lunch buffet & ice cream.
USHA FOODS INC ushafoods.com No-frills shop offering vegetarian Indian snacks, sweets and fast-food options in a casual dining space.
COLLEGE POINT
CP GRILL cpgrillny.com Hidden Gem in College Point with full bar, a cozy dining area & outdoor patio.
DOU DOU KITCHEN doudoukitchen.com Amazingly delicious Chinese food.
GRANDMA’S DIM SUM grandmasfoodny.com Healthy, fresh, and natural Chinese dishes to satisfy the modern customer’s tastes and needs.
LITTLE PEPPER littlepepperrestaurant This family-owned business serves Sichuan dishes with a kick, and some Cantonese options.
CORONA
EL GAUCHITO elgauchitonyc.com/#popup Find a little piece of Argentina in New York.
EMPANADAS CAFE empanadascafe.com Small, buzzy Latin American caf6, boasting empanadas with a unique array of savory and sweet fittings.
LEO’S LATTICINI singleplatform.com/leos-latticini/ Historic Italian deli serving up subs, sandwiches & high-quality mozzarella since 1920.
LINDA AZOGUENITA BAKERY & RESTAURANT
@Linda-Azoguenita-Bakery-Restaurant Authentic Ecuadorian restaurant and bakery.
TRIANGOLO RESTAURANT triangolonyc.com Intimate Italian eatery offering oven-baked pizzas and house-made pasta in a historic building.
PARK SIDE RESTAURANT parksiderestaurantny.com An Italian Landmark located in the heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a fine food destination that is worth the trip.
RINCON CRIOLLO rincon-criotlo.com Family-run spot serving Cuban classics like lechon asado (roasted suckling pig) since 1976.
DOUGLASTON
ILTOSCANO RISTORANTE iltoscanony.com Upscale destination serving Northern Italian cuisine and fine wines in an elegant, old-world setting.
MIZUMI mizumibuffet.com Contemporary Asian buffet with a generous selection for a set price, including sushi.
EAST ELMHURST
BISTRO ELOISE bistroeloise.com A unique cuisine with a twist of modern favorites made to revolutionize the way you think about
PLAKA ptakagrillnyc.com/8256 This simple locale features Mediterranean dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki & grilled squid.
ELMHURST
AYADA www.ayadanyc.com A family-own restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine since 2008
EIM KHAO MUN KAI facebook.com/EIM-Khao-Mun-KaiElmhurst-708980312469993/ Thai restaurant serving poached chicken and sides in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere.
HIMALAYAN YAK himatayanyak.net Casual Himalayan eatery serving up momos & other dishes from Nepal, Tibet, India & Bhutan.
JOJU
jojuny.com Modern counter-serve Vietnamese sandwich specialist also selling bubble tea and milkshakes.
KHAO NOM
@khaonomnyc Thai food and dessert, voted most authentic Thai in Queens byEater.
KITCHEN 79 kitchen79nyc.com Thai restaurant with dishes from both northern and southern Thailand, including noodles and curries.
LA FUSTA lafustarestaurant.com Family-owned and run for three generations, it is the oldest Argentine restaurant in NYC.
LAHI lahinewyork.com Serving classic Filipino staples, breakfast, sizzling plates, meat skewers, soups, stews, and desserts.
OCEANIC BOIL oceanicboil.com Unpretentious nook with bare-bones decor showcasing seafood boils, plates & Cajun menu items.
SKY CAFE facebook.com/Skycafenyc Compact Indonesian eatery with a casual vibe offering noodle & rice dishes, plus soup.
FLUSHING
THE ATTIC OYSTER & COCKTAIL BAR theattic136.com Speakeasy restaurant & bar specializing in oysters & cocktails.
BODAI VEGETARIAN bodaivegetarian.com Sit-down Cantonese eatery showcases a dim sum menu with numerous vegetarian & kosher options.
GREY CAFE greycafeny.com Fair-trade organic-coffee café with light bites.
GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ gyu-kaku.com/flushing Japanese BBQ in Queens with more than 700 Locations worldwide.
JANG DOK DAE jangdokdaeny.com Fresh, healthy, and delicious healing Korean foods.
JOE’S STEAM RICE ROLL @steamriceroll Fast-food restaurant specializing in Cantonese rice noodle dish inside mini-mall space.
KABUL KABAB
kabulkababhouse.com
LUCIA PIZZA
luciapizzany.com Longtime resident staple offering thin-crust pizza, calzones and baked pastas.
MAPO BBO mapokoreanbbqny.com Tableside grilling is the highlight at this buzzy Korean spot known for its kalbi & numerous sides.
PAMIR KABAB HOUSE & GRILL
restaurantji.com/ny/flushing/pamir-kabab-house-and-grill-/ Afghan, Middle Eastern, Hala Restaurant with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
PARTEA NYC partea-nyc.com A unique culinary experience capturing that vivacious Taiwanese night market experience into each of their one-of-a-kind brick and mortar concept stores.
SPRING SHABU SHABU springshabu.com Meats, seafood, noodles & veggies are cooked in tableside hot pots at this stylish Japanese outfit.
SZECHUAN HOUSE The oldest Szechuan restaurant in the area, since 1985.
TAVERN 157 tavern157.com A unique, modern Tapas restaurant and lounge featuring gourmet meals, complete with a full beer and wine bar.
TEMPLE CANTEEN nyganeshtemptecanteen.com Authentic South Indian fare served cafeteria-style in the brightly lit basement of a Hindu temple.
WHITE BEAR thrillist.com/venues/white-bearbaixiong Known for exceptional dumplings. Infatuation recommends the plate of wontons with hot sauce (no.6).
WHITE NOISE COFFEE whitenoisecoffeeco.com Chic, funky craft coffee shop & cafe offering light fare in an artsy space with seating & Wi-Fi.
FOREST HILLS
ALBERTO
albertorestaurant.com Longtime Italian fixture for homestyle classics & fine wines served in a romantic, high-end setting.
CABANA
cabanarestaurant.com Lively restaurant and bar serving Nuevo Latino fare and cocktails in a Miami vibe.
CAFE ARZU Cozy stop for kosher Uzbek fare and a large kebab selection.
CIPOLLINA GOURMET ITALIAN MARKET @CipollinaForestHills Gourmet market serving sandwiches, sweets, panini, and Italian favorites.
DIRTY PIERRE’S @dirtypierres Opened since 1995 and rated best burger in Queens.
EL COYOTE elcoyoteforesthills.com El Coyote Restaurant chain was started in 1998, with the goal of sharing authentic Mexican taste with elaborate and flavorful dishes.
FOREST HILLS STATION HOUSE fhstationhouse.com Gastropub offering craft brews and lots of whiskey options, plus an upscale bar menu and weekend brunch.
Il POETA ilpoetanyc.com Family-owned Italian restaurant serving traditional fare in a homey, white-tablecloth setting.
KISSFISH kissfishnyc.com Serving fresh, made-to-order poké bowls, sushi wraps and hand rolls.
LILLIAN’S PIZZA lillianpizzeriamenu.com Known for the classic cheese pizza, and Italian specialties.
MISFITS NUTRITION A fun and healthy spot where the community can come to help with their fitness and weight loss/gain goals. Serving protein shakes and energy teas
PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY @phillypretzelfactory.com Counter-serve chain for Philadelphia-style soft pretzels & dips.
QUEENS BULLY queensbully.com Spacious hangout serving American BBQ, dishes with global flavors and cocktails.
RED PIPE CAFE redpipescafe.com Comfy haunt offering espresso drinks and teas, plus vegan/vegetarian fare, including sandwiches and pastries.
BAKHTER HALAL KABOBS @bakhtarhalalkabab Quick counter-serve for halal Afghan entrees, kebabs, gyros and sandwiches with seating.
EONS GREEK FOOD eonsgreek.com Quality healthy Greek food accessible to everyone for an affordable price at a fast pace.
KIN’D kindthai.com Bright & contemporary spot for traditional Thai dishes, with lunch specials & vegetarian options.
GLENDALE
FINBACK BREWERY finbackbrewery.com Brews small batch artisanal draft beers. Distributes to bars in the greater NYC area.
ZUM STAMMTISCH zumstammtisch.com German beer hall with classic fare and frosty steins delivered by waitresses in Alpine costumes.
GLEN OAKS
LUIGI’S luigisnewhydepark.com Neighborhood Italian restaurant serving up house-made pastas and wood-fired pizza in a cozy setting.
SANTOOR INDIAN santoorgrill.com Upscale setting for Northern and Southern Indian specialties, plus a lunch buffet and full bar.
FARINE BAKING COMPANY farinebakingcompany.com Rated the best burgers, fries and fried chicken in Glen Oaks.
HOLLIS
ELENA’S 43 www.elena43.com Intimate eatery offering a mix of Spanish and American dishes, plus beer wine and sangria.
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS An authentic cajun-style seafood restaurant.
HOWARD BEACH
BRUNO RISTORANTE ITALIANO
bruno-ristorante.com An authentic Italian menu straight out of southern Italy.
NEW PARK PIZZA
newparkpizza.com Same family proudly serving the community the same great pizza for over 60 years!
PRIMA PASTA AND CAFE primapastacafe.com Version of Italian classics served in a family-friendly environment.
VETRO BY RUSSO’S vetronyc.com Voted the #1 Best Restaurant in the Tri-State Area by OpenTable, #4 for Best Service, and #5 for Ambiance.
JACKSON HEIGHTS
ADDICTIVE WINE AND TAPAS BAR addictivewinebar.com Top-rated by Travel & Leisure, this intimate locale with brick-and-wood accents offers Spanish tapas and wine.
AMDO KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK ngatso.com/amdo-momo-1 Food truck rated the best and most authentic for momodumplings.
AREPA LADY @areperiaarepalady Brick-and-mortar outpost of a popular food cart known for turning out South American cornmeal cakes.
BIRRIA-LANDIA qrusamenu.com/birrialandia Straightforward food truck dishing up a small menu of tacos, soup, tostadas & quesadillas.
CRUS- Z FAMILY (FAMILY CRUZ) @The-Crus-Z-Family Serving delicious and specially seasoned carnitas to traditional tortas, and tostadas.
LHASA FAST FOOD lhasafastfoodny.com Serves delicious, hearty Tibetan food, spicy soups, hand pulled noodles, and momos.
MOJITOS RESTAURANT mojitosrestaurantbar.com A Latin fusion restaurant. offering the best flavors of different regions of the Latin culture
MR. CANGREJO mistercangrejo.com Serves traditional dishes from the pacific coast like piangua, tollo, Buenaventura’s native fish soup, and the trendy seafood casserole.
PIO PIO piopio.shop Famous for delicious Peruvian style rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce “to die for.”
SAMUDRA VEGETARIAN samudrarestaurant.com Humble restaurant featuring a variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes in a laidback atmosphere.
THE QUEENSBORO thequeensboro.com Serves locally-brewed beer and coffee from Native Roasters, sources ingredients from local businesses, and the Jackson Heights Farmers Market.
URUBAMBA urubambany.com Low-key Peruvian restaurant dishing up classics, including ceviche, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
JAMAICA
A CHURRASQUEIRA restaurantji.com/ny/jamaica/a-churrasqueira Eatery dispensing Portuguese fare & drinks in a warm, intimate space with frequent live music.
BK LOBSTER bklobster.com Fresh, top-quality lobster in a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
EL COMAL Pupuseria elcomalpupuseria.com Family-owned Salvadoran restaurant known for pupusas.
HALALBEE’S halalbeesburgers.com Comfort food locale serving Halal menu of grass-fed beef burgers, cage-free chicken, milk shakes, and sides.
NURIAAS RESTAURANT Salvadorian restaurant rated best pupusas in Jamaica, Queens.
O LAVRADOR olavradorrestaurant.com Authentic cuisine from Portugal and Spain since, serving the neighborhood since 1981.
THE DOOR thedoorrestaurant.nyc Elegant Jamaican restaurant turning out jerk chicken, oxtail, escovitch and other Jamaican specialties. Caters for all occasions.
PARIS CAFE twahotel.com/food-drink/paris-cafe Destination fare by legendary chef Jean Georges Vongerichten in the new TWA Hotel.
KEW GARDENS
AUSTIN’S ALE HOUSE austinsteakandaIehouse.com
Local Kew Garden’s Steak and Ale House A Staple in the Community over 25 Years.
DANI’S HOUSE OF PIZZA danishouseofpizza.com Founded in 1959 by Ramiz Dani, Dani’s House of Pizza has been a Kew Gardens landmark for 61 years.
GRILL POINT grillpoint.nyc Glatt Kosher grill restaurant serving Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine.
MAIN BAHKTAR HALAL KABAB mainbakhtar.com Afghan restaurant offering a selection of classic dishes and kebabs.
TU CASA tucasarestaurant.com Family run Peruvian restaurant with several locations, established and supported by the community since 2004.
LAURELTON
A LIVE KITCHEN a-live-kitchen.business.site Vegan comfort food and juice bar. Dine-in or take-out.
BE IN GOOD HEALTH facebook.com/beingoodhealthllc/ Fantastic assortment of smoothies and juices with a food menu.
JAMAICA BREEZE Jamaican jerk chicken, Jamaican oxtail, Jamaican curry goat and many other island favorites, served buffet style.
LITTLE NECK
KEBAB HOUSE kebabhouserestaurant1 Unassuming. lively find, purveying popular Turkish dishes, including kofta kebabs and dolmas.
LA BARAKA labarakarest.com French restaurant, one of the first in the 1970s to introduce couscous, the signature dish of North African cuisine
LIMA 33 Restaurant facebook.com/Lima-33-Restaurant Delicious Peruvian food in a modern atmosphere
LITTLE DUMPLING littledumplinglittleneck.com/ Home of the best soup dumpling & homestyle Shanghai & Taiwanese cuisine in the area.
