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    Amaru Pisco bar

    3.5 (98 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    El mejor maracuya sour!!!!
    Alyssa B.

    Ah I love Amaru. It makes me want to go back to Peru even more! (and I'm not even Peruvian!) Maracuya sour, still amazing! Try the salchipapas! Instead of typical oscar mayer hotdog - they use spanish sausage (chorizo) and it is delicious! The care they put into everything really shows, and pays off! Came for Peruvian Independance, music was on point (like always!) If only they hired female bartenders, I'd apply in a heartbeat!

    Jennifer L.

    I came here on a Wednesday night around 9:45 and it started to get packed as I was leaving at 12:15. Their music playlist ranges from bachata, pop, salsa, hip hop, cumbia, and some alternative rock. The bartenders are attentive and very friendly. For my first drink I ordered the Cholita, which was very refreshing, clean, and not overly sweet. I prefer bitter drinks over sweet, so I enjoyed the Callao Long. A girly drink all will appreciate is the Maracuya Sour. For food, the Cebiche (Ceviche) wasn't anything special but it was satisfying. Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) was quite delicious also served with a basket of bread. My friend ordered Alitas Amaru (chicken wings) and seemed to enjoy them. I definitely want to come back on a Friday or Saturday night!

    One of the beers offered here.
    Teddy C.

    I really do like this place. The decor is great. Ambiance is great especially for a date. Sometimes the music might just be a little too loud, but if the music is good then it won't matter as much. The restroom is well maintained. There is a balcony seating area which costs $200 to rent with full service. Accommodates approximately 25 people. The staff here is awesome. Shout out to Gabriel, Michael, Ephrain, and Carlos. There is also a little outdoor area for the occasional smoker to access. The negative? It's quite a significant one... No coat check. All the seats in here are stools meaning no back. If you come with a jacket/coat then you either sit on it or on your lap. Minus one star for that. The drinks are great and appropriately priced for what they are going after. If you're complaining about the price, then you obviously are not the clientele they are targeting. The tapas is also great. I recommend the Gambas de Ajillo. I'm a repeat offender at this place.

    Ceviche trio sample
    Mona L.

    What a gem in the neighborhood! Part sports--sports lovers will totally dig the gigantic screen and cocktail bar, this spot is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Those of you who love their cocktails sweet will be happy here. I thought the Amaru pisco drink was super sweet but another drink (I don't recall the name but it's the first drink listed on the right side of the menu ) was better thanks to its tartness. Like beer? They have two Peruvian beers on draft that are totally worth trying. The biggest surprise was the amazing huge ceviche trio sample. For only $14, you get three different types of ceviche (two fish and one shrimp) with chockful of flavor and zest. This is a mega steal; in Manhattan, you would probably need to pay double the price for the quality and portion. My only misgiving (aside from the super sweet pisco) is the size of the bar tables. The small size suits a party of 2 comfortably. For a party of four, it leaves you with enough space only to drink. We had to cram our drinks and be creative while enjoying our ceviche. Still, I'd come back again but ironically, the draw would be the food. By the way, they serve complimentary popcorn kernels (almost like cornnuts minus the added flavors and preservatives).

    Front door of Amaru Pisco Bar.
    Sergio L.

    Great place to have fun with friends! Great mix of music here (not too much a fan of Salsa and bachata) but here they play everything! Even Latin pop/rock! Bouncers are nice and friendly. Good mixed drinks and the peruvian food is awesome! Prices are good too, better that going to the city. One bad note. Parking. It's nearly impossible around here. Or get here early, it does get crowded. But it's a nice crowd.People are nice here, No problems whatsoever. Music is very loud at times, and hard to hear each other talk. But you'll be dancing till 4am for sure!

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    Pisco's are delicious. The DJ on Friday night was incredible!! Wish they had coat check.

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    2.0 mi•Astoria
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    The place is called Sweet Afton. Dim light, wood beams, a sign glowing orange on the brick like a…read morequiet warning. It's the kind of dark hole where a man can sit and let the hours bleed out without anyone asking too many questions. ​Her guido friend is sitting across from me. A wild bastard, a criminal type who's raised his share of hell and walked away laughing. A guy's guy. He likes me, I like him because we speak the same language, the language of men who have taken a few hits and know how to hit back. I'm the tall classy type, hes the short booming vouce you hear from miles away. He's drinking bourbon, cheap heat to burn out the cobwebs. I've got rye in my shot glass, sharp and bitey. To wash it all down, a pair of Narragansetts sitting on the scarred wood like two cold anchors. ​She's sitting there sipping some fancy "Sweater Weather Sangria" out of a stemless glass, sweet and red, watching the candlelight flicker off the condensation, listeningto our conversation. ​Over in the corner, there's a wall built entirely out of wine bottles, rows upon rows stacked in the shadows behind glass like a monument to every drunk who ever lived. Someone mentioned absinthe, or maybe it was just the gloom making things warp at the edges, the kind of green-tinted haze that brings the hallucinations on if you stay too long. But we aren't leaving yet. We throw back the shots, take a pull of the beer, and let the room buzz around us. It's a good night. A rare one.

    Love their crispy cod fish tacos. So good! Tender, flaky, and perfectly fried served in warm corn…read moretortillas. Every bite had a little bit of everything - sweet, savory, crunchy and a bit smoky all at once. The tacos were topped with red onion, plantain crunch, cabbage, pickled jalapeño, and chipotle mango. I would definitely order these again. The vibe was lively and the place stays busy most of the time, which is always a good sign. Service was friendly as well.

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    Dirty Pickle Martini!! Best martini I've ever had!

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    Blend Astoria

    3.7(987 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Astoria
    •$$

    A pretty good experience I've had dining here. I was looking for a Latin Restaurant to add into my…read moreever building review resume on Google/Yelp and it led me to here. The place is pretty large despite it looking somewhat narrow outside but there's a lot of seating inside as well as some seating outside in the case the place gets crowded, fortunately I didn't have to worry about that. Credit to the service, two waitresses went above and beyond their duty to made sure I had a satisfactory time at their Restaurant and I will always give credit where it's due to the wait staff doing a solid job. Even though I'm giving this place a 5 star rating, there were two small grievances. I did have to wait for some time for my food to get to my plate, like an almost 15 minute wait, but for what it's worth, the food was solid. The other one, which was a small annoyance was that the empanadas I ordered along with the Pollo A La Brasa were forgotten and if I hadn't brought that to the waitresses attention, I would've went without my appetizers. They did make it up by giving me a complimentary margarita. I do appreciate the gesture, but I'm not a strong drinker, I'm a lightweight and after one sip of that, it was powerful enough to almost knock me out. I tried to endure it but I only finished half of that before giving up. Despite that, just the show of them caring for the customer is enough for me to know that they value their patrons here. That's more than enough for me. I like the vibe of the place, it has a Latin fusion feel but majority of their food is affordable. I'd make a 2nd visit here in due time.

    I've been coming to Blend for years! My go-to is usually the churrasco but decided to switch it up…read moreand try the lomo saltado. The sauce was just how I like it, not too sweet and just right. The steak was tender and I devoured it right up. I also enjoyed the green sauce that they put on top of fries. Their happy hour menu is top tier. I love every single one of their frozen drinks. The service is a hit or miss. The busser was so quick to take away our dishes even when we were still working on it. He even took my godsister's margarita without her noticing, even though there was some left. I'd understand if they needed the table back and wanted us to wrap up but the dining room was pretty empty. Cleaning up aggressively while we're clearly still eating just makes an unpleasant experience.

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    4.5(102 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Astoria
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    I came here during happy hour on Thursday and got a few items. The music wasn't too loud for a bar…read moreand was able to have a private conversation. The cash discount basically takes out the cents for most items. I got the calamari (crispy) and Brussel sprouts (nicely charred, a little on the salty side) which were both good.

    First outing of 2026... Brining it back to an oldie...BUT…read moregoodie! But since it's a new year - had to switch it up because...DUH! This is a cute tapas bar in Astoria w/chill service - you aren't rushed at all. They have a heated outdoor space but naaahhhh...it's too cold (I was shocked folks still venture to eat outside - they were setting up for an outdoor seating that was due to arrive) Y'all, I fcked up! If you pay with cash, it's 3.5% off however, b/c it was still Happy hour (M-F! Until 7PM )...still felt like a win... But now for the food and dranks..yous already know, it's probably not in order... Barrel aged Remington...(kinda like an elevated Old Fashioned) Mai Tai PA (NOT your traditional Mai Thai) Bar Dalia Punch (kinda like a strong + pretty RunPunch) Beef empanda Yuca fries (I've never been a fan BUT these were GOOD) Crispy Brussel sprouts (I am a sucka for sprouts so obviously, I HAD to get it) Calamari (this wasn't the best but then again, didn't eat it fast enough) Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites (call me a punk but this was spppiiicccccyyy even if it was tasty) Glad that I was able to go back to 'basics' w/a lil flaiiiirrrr

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    Cool artwork in the bathroom

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    BOSKÉ - Tres leches

    BOSKÉ

    3.5(74 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Astoria

    The unlimited was very good, the food was hot and the yucca fries and steak were amazing! The…read moreservice on the other hand was terrible!! The restaurant was practically empty but the wait was too long for drinks, hookah and food! The music was good, the ambiance was good but they need a big improvement on the service, don't think I'll be back. The tip was included, otherwise would have went to the bus boy!

    Food: 9/10 Space: 3/10…read moreVibes: 10+++ Don't be like me and get blindsided by the loud music and tight space. But I should already know that chill and Steinway never mix--ever. Our group came here to celebrate a happy occasion with such good vibes, so the vibes were definitely off the charts. The little "dance floor" they carved out in the middle barely suffices as one, but I guess they really made do with what they had. They definitely try to overpack this place to the max. Food was amazing, though. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share, like the yuca corquettes (probably my favorite), coconut shrimp, shrimp ceviche, guac, and the tostones rellones. They were all so, so good and not overly expensive, that we made another order of everything. My drink (Mori Sanado) was very good and came with a cute fish-shaped glass. It's an overstimulating place, to say the least, so I'd mentally prepare for that alone. Since we came on a Saturday night, it was expected that it was a party vibe but I expect it's the same during brunch. You really do have to come with good company to be able to slightly enjoy this place. I wouldn't come here with people that I expect to have a conversation with, because you really can't hear anything.

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    Boske Sangria

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    Yuca croquettes

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    Judy & Punch

    Judy & Punch

    4.1(143 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Astoria
    •$$
    35 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Ok, so they have a beer and shot special for $7 on a Sunday. You have to ask about it because it is…read morenot posted anywhere. The drinks are super cheap. The bartender gabe is super cool. The ambiance is very chill. Last call was at 1:30am pride sunday into Monday. ::bathroom alert:: Disgusting had mold. So glad they dont have to serve food. The drinks are super cheap. I love that the NA beers are only $6. Not too shabby when you wanna hang out with your friends who are drinkers. This place is way smaller than their sister site madem Marie on broadway. Had a great time would recommend they also have a jukebox.

    This might be the best happy hour in all of Astoria. The $5 happy hour well drink is nearing…read moreextinction in this economy, but Judy & Punch is helping it continue to live on. The bar itself is very much dive bar vibes, with a really solid draft beer selection and decent outdoor patio for folks to enjoy during the nicer weather. We were two of four people here when happy hour kicked off and were served right away. Drinks were strong despite it being happy hour, and we appreciated the free popcorn too. The Old Bay seasoning on the hot popcorn straight out of their vintage looking popcorn popper is ::chefs kiss:: I ended up getting another round because why wouldn't you at these prices? We were tempted to stay (or even come back) for trivia night since it was starting in a few hours at 7, but decided to save it for another time. Really a gem of a bar in Astoria, 10/10 no notes.

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    Queen's Room - French fries

    Queen's Room

    4.2(326 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Astoria
    •$$

    Went to Queen's Room for brunch and really loved it! We had our pup with us so we ate outside. The…read moreweather was pretty nice and since we were walk ins, we did have to wait a bit for an outdoor table. We started with the seasonal mule with passion fruit. It was balanced and refreshing, but pretty similar to most mules. For an app, we had the halloumi fries and they were really good, especially if you are a halloumi fan. The portion is definitely on the smaller side, so if you are sharing with a group I would order more than one. For my entree, I had the Turkish eggs and loved them. They were really well seasoned and the staff was kind enough to let me swap the bread for their biscuits. I had heard great things about the biscuits and they did not disappoint. My partner had the Chicken Not Waffles and I stole some of his cinnamon butter for my biscuit. So good! I also took a bite of his pancake and really liked that too. The staff was incredibly nice to our pup and I really appreciated that, especially since she can be a little overly friendly. They brought her a big bowl of water and just seemed genuinely happy to have her there. Overall, we really enjoyed Queen's Room. Great food, incredibly friendly service, and a nice brunch spot if you want to bring your pup along. Would definitely come again!

    We decided to try Queens Room in Ditmars for breakfast after seeing so much hype about it on…read moreTikTok. Unfortunately, our experience with the food did not live up to the hype. We started with the basket of biscuits with blueberry compote, which seemed to be one of the most popular items featured in all the viral videos. I really wanted to love them, but I was honestly disappointed. The biscuits didn't taste fresh and were kind of tough, while the blueberry compote was bland and not sweet at all. Overall, there just wasn't much flavor. The coffee was just okay, and after the biscuits, we decided to leave and try another spot down the street rather than risk being disappointed with the rest of the menu. That said, the service was great. We were able to get a table right away without a reservation, and our waitress was super nice and welcoming. Our food also came out quickly. Maybe we just caught them on an off day, but based on our experience, I personally wouldn't come back for the food. Unfortunately, the TikTok hype didn't match our experience.

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