LIC Neighborhood Food Guide
Food Scene
Casual Vietnam eatery. Our go-to comfort food spot.
Recommend: Pho Beef, Spring Rolls Vermicelli, Bo Luc Lac
14 locals recommend
Cyclo
5-51 47th AveCasual Vietnam eatery. Our go-to comfort food spot.
Recommend: Pho Beef, Spring Rolls Vermicelli, Bo Luc Lac
sLICe
48-11 Vernon BlvdNeighborhood New York style slice shop
Casual, contemporary Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant with small creative menu and great selection of sake and natural wines.
Recommend: Wings, Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl, Spicy Goma-Miso Ramen
Takumen
5-50 50th AveCasual, contemporary Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant with small creative menu and great selection of sake and natural wines.
Recommend: Wings, Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl, Spicy Goma-Miso Ramen
Authentic Sichuan dishes and Chinese inspired cocktails in a chic, cozy setting. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Recommend: Chungking Roast Whole Fish, Spicy Cumin Lamb, Duck Fried Rice
HUPO琥珀
10-07 50th AvenueAuthentic Sichuan dishes and Chinese inspired cocktails in a chic, cozy setting. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Recommend: Chungking Roast Whole Fish, Spicy Cumin Lamb, Duck Fried Rice
Innovative Argentinian restaurant featuring an open kitchen equipped with a wood burning parilla, a seasonal backyard oasis and locally sourced food. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Recommend: Arroz Negro, Grilled Steaks/ Sausages, Rigatoni
R40
47-16 Vernon BlvdInnovative Argentinian restaurant featuring an open kitchen equipped with a wood burning parilla, a seasonal backyard oasis and locally sourced food. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Recommend: Arroz Negro, Grilled Steaks/ Sausages, Rigatoni
Upscale Peruvian fare and craft Pisco cocktails
Recommend: Cerviche, Antichucho, Aji de Gallina
7 locals recommend
Jora
47-46 11th StUpscale Peruvian fare and craft Pisco cocktails
Recommend: Cerviche, Antichucho, Aji de Gallina
Fantastic Korean fried chicken, plus Korean classics served in a stylish setting.
Recommend: Spicy/ Soy Garlic Wings and Drums
Kuku Chicken LIC
12-09 Jackson AvenueFantastic Korean fried chicken, plus Korean classics served in a stylish setting.
Recommend: Spicy/ Soy Garlic Wings and Drums
Neapolitan pizzas & pastas are served at this Italian spot with exposed-brick walls & chic tilework.
Recommend: Pizzas
11 locals recommend
Levante
26-21 Jackson AveNeapolitan pizzas & pastas are served at this Italian spot with exposed-brick walls & chic tilework.
Recommend: Pizzas
Craft Brewery and Taproom with over 10 styles on tap and seasonal selections. Rotating food trucks in front.
12 locals recommend
Fifth Hammer Brewing
10-28 46th AveCraft Brewery and Taproom with over 10 styles on tap and seasonal selections. Rotating food trucks in front.
Compact Japanese supermarket selling premium quality fish and products
Recommend: Salmon Ikura Bowl, Chirashi Bowl, Kaisen Don
MOGMOG
5-35 51st AvenueCompact Japanese supermarket selling premium quality fish and products
Recommend: Salmon Ikura Bowl, Chirashi Bowl, Kaisen Don
Korean specialty foods store focused on high quality ingredients made in small-batches on-site. Artisanal food products from small batch producers in Korea are also sold here.
Little Banchan Shop
Korean specialty foods store focused on high quality ingredients made in small-batches on-site. Artisanal food products from small batch producers in Korea are also sold here.
Contemporary French bakeshop offering classic breads, pastries & quiche, plus espresso drinks. Founders previously worked at Waldorf Astoria.
8 locals recommend
Cannelle LIC
5-11 47th AveContemporary French bakeshop offering classic breads, pastries & quiche, plus espresso drinks. Founders previously worked at Waldorf Astoria.
Casual cantina serving up refined Mexican classics & cocktails in modern seating. Awarded Michelin 1 Star.
Recommend: Fish Ceviche, Enchiladas De Pollo, Mole de Piaxtla
49 locals recommend
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveCasual cantina serving up refined Mexican classics & cocktails in modern seating. Awarded Michelin 1 Star.
Recommend: Fish Ceviche, Enchiladas De Pollo, Mole de Piaxtla
Bricktown Bagels & Cafe
51-06 Vernon BlvdBlack Star Bakery&Cafe
Italian cafe by the waterfront with excellent coffee and gelato. Omelettes, panini, salads available for brunch. Outdoor seating available with firepit (seasonal).
Santa Chiara Caffe
Italian cafe by the waterfront with excellent coffee and gelato. Omelettes, panini, salads available for brunch. Outdoor seating available with firepit (seasonal).
Started as a food truck, this Taiwanese fast casual restaurant serves their signature dumplings and popular fried chicken/ pork rice bowls.
Refreshing shaved ice desserts available in the summer as well.
Yumpling
Started as a food truck, this Taiwanese fast casual restaurant serves their signature dumplings and popular fried chicken/ pork rice bowls.
Refreshing shaved ice desserts available in the summer as well.
Grocery
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th RdUpscale grocery store with deli, buffet, and eat-in cafe
Urban Market
50-01 2nd StNeighborhood supermarket
Trader Joe's
Popular grocery chain with unique house brand products
Neighborhood deli for all your essential needs with some Korean selections as well
E & I Deli & Grocery
4912 Vernon BlvdNeighborhood deli for all your essential needs with some Korean selections as well
Sightseeing
Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre riverside oasis that boasts spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building and the United Nations.
Also recommend taking the East River ferry which will take you to Williamsburg/ Dumbo/ Wall St while enjoying the views along the river. There are two piers, each servicing a different route.
256 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdGantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre riverside oasis that boasts spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building and the United Nations.
Also recommend taking the East River ferry which will take you to Williamsburg/ Dumbo/ Wall St while enjoying the views along the river. There are two piers, each servicing a different route.
Intimate, meditative museum designed by renowned Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi featuring a sculpture garden and two levels of gallery showcasing his art, sculptures, and furniture.
Hidden gem.
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadIntimate, meditative museum designed by renowned Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi featuring a sculpture garden and two levels of gallery showcasing his art, sculptures, and furniture.
Hidden gem.