Our Guidebook for Astoria
Drinks & Nightlife
Spring-Summer-Fall: large outdoor place, great for meeting friends for a brew, and watching the world go by.
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueSpring-Summer-Fall: large outdoor place, great for meeting friends for a brew, and watching the world go by.
This place feels rather loungy--sink deep into couches, and hang out with your book club, sipping wine. My husband calls it froufrou, but I like it.
25 locals recommend
Mosaic Cafe & Lounge
25-19 24th AveThis place feels rather loungy--sink deep into couches, and hang out with your book club, sipping wine. My husband calls it froufrou, but I like it.
For the purist. Music ranges from live music to 1930's blues, to whatever the bartender feels like playing (sometimes obscure and entire Frank Zappa albums). Fab cocktails and wine (on tap).
21 locals recommend
The Letlove Inn
27-20 23rd AveFor the purist. Music ranges from live music to 1930's blues, to whatever the bartender feels like playing (sometimes obscure and entire Frank Zappa albums). Fab cocktails and wine (on tap).
The Ditty
3503 Ditmars Blvdmillenialish but good vibe. Cocktails and board games too
Cafe and Restaurant Scene
Some of our favorite neighborhood establishments...
Home style Greek food, indoor and outdoor, with wonderful view of Astoria Park and its bridges. Little pricey, but worth it.
44 locals recommend
Agnanti
19-06 Ditmars BlvdHome style Greek food, indoor and outdoor, with wonderful view of Astoria Park and its bridges. Little pricey, but worth it.
Neighborhood secret--authentic and affordable--the Astoria insider choice.
11 locals recommend
Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna
26-02 23rd AveNeighborhood secret--authentic and affordable--the Astoria insider choice.
One of two favorite sushi places--the sushi here is fresh, traditional. Decor or the restaurant is sublime. Perfect for dinner date.
75 locals recommend
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdOne of two favorite sushi places--the sushi here is fresh, traditional. Decor or the restaurant is sublime. Perfect for dinner date.
Excellent burger! Organic Bison, Elk, Turkey, Ostrich...it's all really yummy.
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveExcellent burger! Organic Bison, Elk, Turkey, Ostrich...it's all really yummy.
Nouveau Greek. Creative and delicious. Fabulous brunch. Great cocktails in the eve.
40 locals recommend
Ovelia
34-01 30th AveNouveau Greek. Creative and delicious. Fabulous brunch. Great cocktails in the eve.
Great cup of coffee. We call this the hipster bagel joint. Internet. Music. The bagels here seem to be more health conscious--they also serve minis. For a REAL bagel, head for 28-12 Ditmars.
41 locals recommend
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
29-08 23rd AveGreat cup of coffee. We call this the hipster bagel joint. Internet. Music. The bagels here seem to be more health conscious--they also serve minis. For a REAL bagel, head for 28-12 Ditmars.
Tufino Pizzeria
36-08 Ditmars BlvdRoman style pizza, with a light, crisp crust. Delicious.
A destination spot for homesick Aussies. Get your kangaroo fix here.
45 locals recommend
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars BlvdA destination spot for homesick Aussies. Get your kangaroo fix here.
Really nice Italian. Great mains and pasta--as well as a crispy and light Roman style pizza. Great for a date.
7 locals recommend
VIA VAI
31-09 23rd AveReally nice Italian. Great mains and pasta--as well as a crispy and light Roman style pizza. Great for a date.
People-watching. If you want to see local politicians, as well as tough guys squeezed into funeral suits, and their bling-happy girlfriends--this is the place. Not Bamonte's, but close.Pricey but fun.
30 locals recommend
Trattoria L'incontro
21-76 31st StPeople-watching. If you want to see local politicians, as well as tough guys squeezed into funeral suits, and their bling-happy girlfriends--this is the place. Not Bamonte's, but close.Pricey but fun.
American comfort food with a southern bent. Excellent cocktails, wine and beer... if that's your thing. Lively crowd. Rec: oyster sliders and fried pickles!
85 locals recommend
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveAmerican comfort food with a southern bent. Excellent cocktails, wine and beer... if that's your thing. Lively crowd. Rec: oyster sliders and fried pickles!
Northern Indian dishes. Great to place for dinner. Prix Fix available. Popular for delivery as well.
Yaar
22-55 31st StNorthern Indian dishes. Great to place for dinner. Prix Fix available. Popular for delivery as well.
It is an noteworthy coffee joint/bean roaster. Take a bag of beans home as a souvenir...It's right across the street!
6 locals recommend
Mighty Oak Roasters
28-01 24th AveIt is an noteworthy coffee joint/bean roaster. Take a bag of beans home as a souvenir...It's right across the street!
Great pizza, excellent salads. Both meat and veg options. A few pizzas also use middle eastern spices (harissa)--my favorites.
7 locals recommend
Macoletta
2815 24th AveGreat pizza, excellent salads. Both meat and veg options. A few pizzas also use middle eastern spices (harissa)--my favorites.
Fresh--delicious broth. Beautiful presentation. Small but lively place, and reasonable.
46 locals recommend
HinoMaru Ramen
33-18 Ditmars BlvdFresh--delicious broth. Beautiful presentation. Small but lively place, and reasonable.
My new favorite place for seafood. Pick your own fish from the counter, and they will cook to order. LOVELY. Beer only as yet. Might change by the time you read this
Hamido Seafood
3308 Ditmars BlvdMy new favorite place for seafood. Pick your own fish from the counter, and they will cook to order. LOVELY. Beer only as yet. Might change by the time you read this
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant/tequila bar in the neighborhood--EXCELENT mole, and the stuffed plantains are sublime. It's a longish walk, but worth it. Might want to take the subway a couple of stops to Broadway, or citibike.
6 locals recommend
Maizal Restaurant Astoria
32-07 34th AveThis is my favorite Mexican restaurant/tequila bar in the neighborhood--EXCELENT mole, and the stuffed plantains are sublime. It's a longish walk, but worth it. Might want to take the subway a couple of stops to Broadway, or citibike.
No frills cantina serving staples--Mexican comfort food, music and bar drinks. Usually, a first stop for my adult children when they return home.
Los Amigos
2273 31st StNo frills cantina serving staples--Mexican comfort food, music and bar drinks. Usually, a first stop for my adult children when they return home.
Sugar Freak
37-11 30th AveNew Orleans style cuisine. Boozy Brunch
Food and Beverage Markets
Specializing in Italian dry goods/groceries. Fresh mozzarella made on the premises several times a day. They also sell fresh pasta made around the corner at Cassinelli's.
12 locals recommend
Rosario's
22-55 31st StSpecializing in Italian dry goods/groceries. Fresh mozzarella made on the premises several times a day. They also sell fresh pasta made around the corner at Cassinelli's.
Eastern European grocery store providing specialty cheeses, canned and frozen goods.
9 locals recommend
Parrot Coffee
3112 Ditmars BlvdEastern European grocery store providing specialty cheeses, canned and frozen goods.
Greek groceries--fabulous selection of cheeses and olives.. Try the mizithra (serve with honey, nuts and fruit). For organic produce,try Manavi (new) and just south of Mediterranean.
11 locals recommend
Mediterranean Foods I
30-12 34th StGreek groceries--fabulous selection of cheeses and olives.. Try the mizithra (serve with honey, nuts and fruit). For organic produce,try Manavi (new) and just south of Mediterranean.
This place has the best selection of organic fruits and vegetables, and an in house Korean take-out counter, for lunch and dinner.
30 locals recommend
Food Story Natural Market
40 Bogart StThis place has the best selection of organic fruits and vegetables, and an in house Korean take-out counter, for lunch and dinner.
Nice wine selection. Half a block away on 24th Ave between 28th and 29th Streets
9 locals recommend
Astoria Park Wine & Spirits
28-07 24th AveNice wine selection. Half a block away on 24th Ave between 28th and 29th Streets
Jolsons Wines and Spirits
2620 23rd AveThis place has a good wine and liquor selection.
Clothes and Gift Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveUsed clothing, jewelry, shoes, bags--thrift enterprise.
The Brass Owl
36-19 Ditmars BlvdJewelry, clothing, shoes--small but cute selection
Need an extra suitcase, sneakers, underwear or socks? Discount chain on name brands. Close to Ditmars Blvd. subway stop.
87 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
808 Columbus AveNeed an extra suitcase, sneakers, underwear or socks? Discount chain on name brands. Close to Ditmars Blvd. subway stop.
Pharmacy and Medical
Located at 22-48 31st Street (picture is incorrect). Prescriptions, quick service, close to our house, open until 8 pm.
CityMD Ditmars Urgent Care - Queens
22-48 31st StLocated at 22-48 31st Street (picture is incorrect). Prescriptions, quick service, close to our house, open until 8 pm.
Closest hospital for emergencies--like a broken bone, raging fever, or heart attack. Dial 911 for ambulance.
12 locals recommend
Mount Sinai Queens
25-10 30th AveClosest hospital for emergencies--like a broken bone, raging fever, or heart attack. Dial 911 for ambulance.
CVS
115 W 125th St24 hour pharmacy. Also good for health, hygiene and beauty supplies.