Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
VIA VAI
31-09 23rd AveFresh Italian cafe with a Roman staff. Our "go to" Italian.
The most famous Greek fish restaurant in NYC. Go early, there are lines.
226 locals recommend
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdThe most famous Greek fish restaurant in NYC. Go early, there are lines.
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdAmazing Sushi with a great bar.
Great breakfast/coffee spot with bagels, quiche and outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
29-08 23rd AveGreat breakfast/coffee spot with bagels, quiche and outdoor seating.
Australian restaurant with friendly staff. Try the Vegan Tacos, you won't be disappointed!
45 locals recommend
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars BlvdAustralian restaurant with friendly staff. Try the Vegan Tacos, you won't be disappointed!
Kilo Astoria
31-27 Ditmars BlvdBrazilian buffet with amazing sliced from the bone meats. Good bar too.
The tastiest sandwiches you will ever have! Great salads and drinks too. Not a budget buster.
8 locals recommend
The Sandwich Bar
33-01 Ditmars BlvdThe tastiest sandwiches you will ever have! Great salads and drinks too. Not a budget buster.
Southwestern/Mexican cuisine with great margaritas and a beautiful outdoor patio.
29 locals recommend
Mojave
22-36 31st StSouthwestern/Mexican cuisine with great margaritas and a beautiful outdoor patio.
San Aroy Thai Kitchen
29-06 23rd AveBest local Thai. Good for ordering in. Very fresh.
HinoMaru Ramen
33-18 Ditmars BlvdFantastic Korean Ramen.
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveThey are everywhere but they make a damn good burger. Full bar too.
Old school Italian bakery with great breads and pastries. Also try the fresh pizza!
12 locals recommend
Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery
22-40 31st StOld school Italian bakery with great breads and pastries. Also try the fresh pizza!
Old school Italian bakery in the same spot and same family since 1937. Try the gelato!
8 locals recommend
La Guli Pastry Shop
29-15 Ditmars BlvdOld school Italian bakery in the same spot and same family since 1937. Try the gelato!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveGreat Gastropub with a large seasonal menu and hand crafted cocktails.
The Letlove Inn
27-20 23rd AveAmazing cocktails with local bands almost nightly.
Local performance space with nightly stand up comedy, open mic, and various other craziness. Wine and beer only.
22 locals recommend
Q.E.D.
27-16 23rd AveLocal performance space with nightly stand up comedy, open mic, and various other craziness. Wine and beer only.
Jack Jones Astoria
38-01 Ditmars BlvdGreat Irish owned Gastropub. Craft cocktails.
NYC's largest, most famous and oldest beer Garden. Seats hundreds in a park like outdoor setting. Nightly music, old fashioned Czech beer hall, bratwurst, burgers. Full bar also.
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueNYC's largest, most famous and oldest beer Garden. Seats hundreds in a park like outdoor setting. Nightly music, old fashioned Czech beer hall, bratwurst, burgers. Full bar also.
Parks & Nature
60 acre park with great lawns for relaxing/reading/sunning, a dozen tennis courts, jogging track, NYC's largest public swimming pool and stunning views of Manhattan.
424 locals recommend
Astoria Park
19 19th St60 acre park with great lawns for relaxing/reading/sunning, a dozen tennis courts, jogging track, NYC's largest public swimming pool and stunning views of Manhattan.
Shopping
Cute full service gift store with lots of "Astoria" and "NYC" merchandise, in addition to books, kids stuff, candles, jewelry and cards.
Inside Astoria
28-07 Ditmars BlvdCute full service gift store with lots of "Astoria" and "NYC" merchandise, in addition to books, kids stuff, candles, jewelry and cards.
Essentials
California Farmers Market
2161 31st StFull service grocery with great produce and fish.
Rosario's
22-55 31st StAuthentic Italian Market.
CVS
115 W 125th StClosest large "everything" chain.
Adega Wine & Spirits
31-25 Ditmars BlvdGreat local wine and spirits shop.