Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdArepas Cafe
33-07 36th AveCheap eats.
Gastroteca Astoria
33-02 34th AveOne of my favorite dives. They offer a great Jazz brunch. Most evenings they offer up live jazz music or local musicians and some killer cocktails. Speak easy vibe.
17 locals recommend
The Astor Room
35-11 35th AveOne of my favorite dives. They offer a great Jazz brunch. Most evenings they offer up live jazz music or local musicians and some killer cocktails. Speak easy vibe.
Mexican restaurant across from Kaufman Astoria Studios. Great spot to grab a bite before heading to the movies or the beer garden down the block.
35 locals recommend
Tacuba
35-01 36th StMexican restaurant across from Kaufman Astoria Studios. Great spot to grab a bite before heading to the movies or the beer garden down the block.
The most iconic restaurant in the neighborhood. The gold standard for Greek food. Order the grilled branzini (Mediterranean sea bass), lemon potatoes, horta, grilled octopus, and the stuffed shrimp. You will not be disappointed.
226 locals recommend
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdThe most iconic restaurant in the neighborhood. The gold standard for Greek food. Order the grilled branzini (Mediterranean sea bass), lemon potatoes, horta, grilled octopus, and the stuffed shrimp. You will not be disappointed.
One of my favorite LIC spots. Quaint place with delicious menu options.
56 locals recommend
LIC Market
21-52 44th DrOne of my favorite LIC spots. Quaint place with delicious menu options.
Enjoy delicious sushi while taking in the gorgeous midtown views. A hot spot in the evenings and on weekends.
42 locals recommend
SHI
4720 Center BlvdEnjoy delicious sushi while taking in the gorgeous midtown views. A hot spot in the evenings and on weekends.
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdThe best sushi spot in Astoria.
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars BlvdDelicious Australian fare.
Tamashii
2905 BroadwayMy favorite Astoria ramen spot.
The best BBQ in queens. All organic and hormone free meats. Get the double burnt ends and the mac & cheese.
42 locals recommend
Butcher Bar
37-10 30th AveThe best BBQ in queens. All organic and hormone free meats. Get the double burnt ends and the mac & cheese.
Il Bambino
34-08 31st AveItalian gourmet paninis.
The BEST pizza in Astoria. They do not deliver, but it is worth the trip
53 locals recommend
Milkflower
34-12 31st AveThe BEST pizza in Astoria. They do not deliver, but it is worth the trip
Enthaice Thai Kitchen
33-20 31st AveMy favorite Thai restaurant in Astoria.
Super impressive food. You cannot go wrong here. The best quality modern Italian food in Queens. Great for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. Wine on tap!
43 locals recommend
Vesta Trattoria
21-02 30th AveSuper impressive food. You cannot go wrong here. The best quality modern Italian food in Queens. Great for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. Wine on tap!
Malagueta
25-35 36th AveFamous Brazilian restaurant. Just around the corner!
Super cute bake shop and cafe close to Astoria Park. This secret spot it worth the trip. The baked goods are stellar!
10 locals recommend
Astor Bake Shop
12-23 Astoria BlvdSuper cute bake shop and cafe close to Astoria Park. This secret spot it worth the trip. The baked goods are stellar!
This is the original Bareburger, where it all began. Organic burgers and sides. Located on 31st Ave, a restaurant hot spot in Astoria.
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveThis is the original Bareburger, where it all began. Organic burgers and sides. Located on 31st Ave, a restaurant hot spot in Astoria.
Brazilian buffet food made fresh daily. Super cheap spot for a quick meal.
18 locals recommend
Copacabana
31-13 36th AveBrazilian buffet food made fresh daily. Super cheap spot for a quick meal.
Authentic Mexican fare. Everything is fresh and delicious. Try tacos are exceptional.
14 locals recommend
Chela & Garnacha
33-09 36th AveAuthentic Mexican fare. Everything is fresh and delicious. Try tacos are exceptional.
My favorite seafood restaurant. Evening happy hour includes oyster specials and rum cocktails. Great brunch options are well. Super cute backyard too.
10 locals recommend
Off the Hook
28-08 34th StMy favorite seafood restaurant. Evening happy hour includes oyster specials and rum cocktails. Great brunch options are well. Super cute backyard too.
MY FAVORITE SPOT. You cannot beat the brunch special here, which includes two drinks and a coffee or hot chocolate. Expect to wait 30-45 mins if you arrive on the weekend after 12:30pm. Dinner is also exceptional. Week nights they offer a happy hour that includes oysters. Open 24 hours. Not your traditional diner!
104 locals recommend
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 BroadwayMY FAVORITE SPOT. You cannot beat the brunch special here, which includes two drinks and a coffee or hot chocolate. Expect to wait 30-45 mins if you arrive on the weekend after 12:30pm. Dinner is also exceptional. Week nights they offer a happy hour that includes oysters. Open 24 hours. Not your traditional diner!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Garden at Studio Square NYC
35-33 36th StGreat place to watch a game.
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StThe Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveDelicious food and great cocktails.
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueSingleCut Beersmiths
19-33 37th StKaraoke Shout
32-46 Steinway StIcon Bar
31-84 33rd StLocal gay bar.
Good bar food and a great spot to watch any game. Many TVs and a backyard.
13 locals recommend
Katch Astoria
31-19 Newtown AveGood bar food and a great spot to watch any game. Many TVs and a backyard.
Sightseeing
Famous production studio where the likes of Orange is the New Black film. 36th Street is the only backlot blocked off for production in all of NYC. This is the sight of various festivals and fleas through the year.
101 locals recommend
Kaufman Astoria Studios
34-12 36th StFamous production studio where the likes of Orange is the New Black film. 36th Street is the only backlot blocked off for production in all of NYC. This is the sight of various festivals and fleas through the year.
Parks & Nature
Astoria Park
19 19th StOutdoor sculpture exhibits year round. They offer various activities such as outdoor movies, a farmer's market, and free yoga throughout the year.
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdOutdoor sculpture exhibits year round. They offer various activities such as outdoor movies, a farmer's market, and free yoga throughout the year.
Arguably the best waterfront park in NYC. The views are spectacular.
256 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdArguably the best waterfront park in NYC. The views are spectacular.
Arts & Culture
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadMuseum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveMOMA's Queens venue. The Summer Warm Ups series is a music events with rotating artists from around the world.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMOMA's Queens venue. The Summer Warm Ups series is a music events with rotating artists from around the world.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
35-30 38th St