23-10 31st St. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-721-5020
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 Our fair city has a dearth of Afghani restaurants compared to, say, Indian and Pakistani. Balkh excels at grilled meats, cooked right in the gas-fired hearth by the front door, of which the ground-meat keema is the best at soaking up the smoke. But Balkh's hidden agenda lies in braised meats,... More >> |
| Astoria |
Afghan |
Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
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41-08 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-606-1244
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 Conceived along the same lines as the sainted Alsalam Restaurant and Meat Market in Bay Ridge, Cedars is a Lebanese grocery with a grill planted right in the window. As the flames shoot up, the place turns out splendid oniony beef kufta (pick the chile-lace Aleppo), tender lamb kebabs, and... More >> |
| Astoria |
Lebanese |
Delivery, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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41-08 23rd Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-726-5195
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 If you're tired of the usual steak house, here's a welcome alternative. Located in an obscure corner of Astoria and comfortably furnished with antiques, this Greek taverna concentrates on beefsteaks, serving charbroiled T-bones, fillets, shells, and chops, all displayed in their raw state by the... More >> |
| Astoria |
Greek, Steakhouse |
Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$$ |
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42-08 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-267-8587
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 This spare but rollicking spot specializes in the Balkan-style grilled meats of the former Yugoslavia. Specifically there are pljeskavicas (giant onion-laced burgers) and cevapcici (little skinless sausages of beef and lamb), both served on the steroidal pita called lepinja. The... More >> |
| Astoria |
European |
Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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2102 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-545-5550
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 This remote corner of Astoria has clearly been yearning for a wine bar, and Vesta (named after the Roman god of the hearth) fulfills that aspiration, and then some. The wines are well selected and reasonably priced, available by the bottle, glass, or 2.5-ounce taste. The food is better than it... More >> |
| Astoria |
Italian, Pizza, Wine Bar |
Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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43 Ditmars Blvd. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-204-9700
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3501 Ditmars Blvd. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-204-5553
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 Serving French food with Spanish and Caribbean accents, and cryptically featuring a belly dancer on the menu, 718 is a confusing place. One sumptuous specialty is the tarte flambée—a disk of thin crisp dough topped with onions and bacon. It makes a great shared appetizer, but hey,... More >> |
| Astoria |
French |
Delivery, Order Online, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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19-06 Ditmars Blvd. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-545-4554
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| Astoria |
European, Greek |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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12-23 Astoria Blvd. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-606-8439
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| Astoria |
Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Soups |
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29-19 24th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-274-4925
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The premises of the Beer Garden at Bohemia Hall in Astoria are strictly old-worldaa narrow, wood-appointed barroom with signs in Czech; beer pulls squirting delicious imported brands like Staropramen and Crystal; and a handbill listing bar snacks of headcheese, goulash, and tripe soup. But the... More >> |
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36-08 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-777-8171
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If you're one of those people who love meat but don't enjoy the crowds and tumult of hulking churrascarias like Green Field or Brasilia Grill, give this tiny place a try. The mayo-drenched salad bar that begins the meal functions as a belly-filling distraction, of course, so make yourself a nice... More >> |
| Astoria |
Brazilian |
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4115 31st Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-777-1355
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| Astoria |
Brunch, Eclectic, European, Fine Dining, International, Small Plates, Specialties, Tapas, Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
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4115 31 Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 :
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2115 31st St. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-932-4040
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| Astoria |
Spanish, Tapas |
Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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24-02 31st St. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-932-1510
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 We could move to Astoria because of this restaurant. There is no menu, so forget that. Here's what to get to share with your friends outside on the big covered patio in the summer: Greek salad; tender, charred grilled octopus; and fried calamari (they're whole, and better than any ring we've... More >> |
| Astoria |
Greek, Seafood |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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3318 28th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-545-8250
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 You can't beat "costela Bam-Bam," a gigundo beef rib cooked over charcoal, blood red in the middle. Smear on the chile relish and sprinkle with toasty farofa! Named after the shanty-shack slums that surround Cariocan cities, Favela offers a greatest hits of Brazilian cuisine—maybe you won't... More >> |
| Astoria |
Brazilian |
Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$ |
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25-12 Steinway St. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-728-9858
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 The chef is from Alexandria, Egypt, and aficionados never touch the menu. Instead they ask what is currently available, or peek into the refrigerator case as they enter the microscopic dining room, decorated with a painted desert villagescape. Here are some of the things that we've enjoyed:... More >> |
| Astoria |
Egyptian |
BYOF, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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37-11 30th ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 :
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31-29 Ditmars Blvd. : Long Island City, NY 11105 : 718-278-0444
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This Mediterranean restaurant and bar is obviously Manhattan-molded (upstairs is a dimly lit lounge with an abundance of tapas), except that smokers here are welcomed. Come here to remember pre-a03. More >> |
| Astoria |
Bakery, Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood |
Delivery, Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
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31-05 31st St. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-278-4853
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 The ultimate Greek diner (voted best diner in Queens by the Daily News for about 100 years in a row), this mainstay specializes in egg-lemon soup and better-than-you'd-expect desserts. But it also excels in American favorites like burgers, turkey clubs, and—our personal... More >> |
| Astoria |
Diner |
Delivery, Open 24 Hours, Takeout |
$ |
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33-17 31st Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-554-0525
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| Astoria |
Mexican |
Delivery, Takeout |
$$ |
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30-17 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-267-6300
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If you?re tired of going into a hamburger joint (Joy Burger springs to mind) and finding the menu overladen with salads, sandwiches, schnitzels, and wraps--so that the burgers seem almost like an afterthought--then Petey?s is for you. The small place nestles under the N tracks at the 30th Avenue... More >> |
| Astoria |
Burgers |
Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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29-02 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11102 : 718-726-2447
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There is no DJ, no jukebox, but plenty of loud music played by the bartenders here. The friendly service makes up for any lack of choice in this neighborhood spot. They have a full bar, and martinis are the drink of choice for many patrons. More >> |
| Astoria |
American, Bakery, Greek, Mediterranean |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining |
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40-09 30th Ave. : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 646-597-8687
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| Astoria |
Breakfast, Brunch, Southern |
Delivery, Takeout |
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40-17 Broadway : Long Island City, NY 11103 : 718-777-0913
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| Astoria |
Sandwiches, Tea |
Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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