This was my second time dining here, and I thoroughly enjoyed it once again…read more After enjoying a delicious meal paired with a fantastic all-jazz performance, I'm already looking forward to coming back. I ordered the short ribs and the five-onion soup again, and both were excellent. The service was spot-on and impressively quick--my food arrived in under 15 minutes. The owner is also really cool; he personally greets guests and makes a point of chatting with the performers to ensure they're comfortable. This is a wonderfully romantic spot. The beautiful flowers add such a nice touch (as I mentioned in my previous review). While it's not fully upscale, it has an elevated, sophisticated vibe that makes you want to dress up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

Well, at least business was "Blooming" due to Mother's Day reservations…read more All jokes aside, I visited this restaurant yesterday for a Mother's Day brunch with a group of eight others. Our reservation had been confirmed the day before by both our host and the restaurant. When I arrived early, I was surprised to find the place jam-packed and clearly overcrowded. The front-of-house staff, along with the presumed owner, seemed overwhelmed and initially could not locate our 12:00 reservation. There were also guests with 11:30 and later reservations that were still waiting to be seated, along with several other groups scheduled around our time. After waiting nearly 50 minutes, talking with others who were also waiting, and watching two other tables be hastily set up and filled, we were finally seated. The table had been quickly wiped down and set with placemats, but it was missing silverware and several glasses. Most of this was resolved fairly quickly, though two people still never received glasses, with one person asking a few times for one. Our clearly overworked waitress brought us water and eventually took our order after a shorter additional wait. I ordered a $6 cappuccino, which was enjoyable, with a moderate amount of foam and a pleasantly bitter flavor without tasting over-roasted. However, another person's $4.50 iced coffee did not seem worth the price, as it appeared to be no more than a 12-ounce glass and was mostly filled with ice. Outside of coffee, the staff was understandably slow with water, with long waits, and we finally got a pitcher near the end of the meal. For my meal, I chose the $16 Poached Browns, which included two poached eggs, pulled pork, an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, and their Bloom hash. Many minutes later, and I mean many, the eggs were properly poached and were the highlight of the dish. The pulled pork, served without any additional sauce, was dry, and the small amount of hollandaise did little to help. The hash on the side lacked crispiness and vegetables, aside from what might have been a tiny piece of chopped yellow pepper. Overall, it was below average but passable. Two others ordered the Make Your Own Omelette for $19, which comes with a choice of three ingredients, the same hash, and bacon. They made two specific requests, both of which our waitress confirmed: first, that they did not want bacon, and second, that they could substitute fries for the hash--regular fries for one person and sweet potato fries for the other. Despite this, both plates arrived with bacon, as you can see in my first photo, where one of them transferred her bacon to my plate. The other person sent her plate back and ended up receiving her Mother's Day meal well after everyone else. The omelette also looked a bit more like a frittata, which I didn't mind. After waiting a while, including finally getting pitchers of water, we finally left after a long and annoying bunch. If this spot indeed had reservation issues, why on earth were they still allowing walk-ins? Why did they tell people it would take 15-20 minutes to seat when it would clearly take 30+? This entire experience was inept from beginning to end. The food this time is closer to a 2, but our experience as a whole was closer to a 1. I would never go back.

Forgot to take pics unfortunately. But still wanted to write a review for this great brunch spot…read more They have a nice brunch menu (not just a glorified lunch menu), though it is busy so book early to get a dining table if you don't want a hi top. Service was very friendly, we messed up and booked a hi top by mistake but the reshuffled things for us and got us a regular table. Cocktails were excellent. Kiss of Summer and the Punch were two we loved. And the food was also excellent. Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken were great. Definitely more focused on the waffles here, but the chicken was crispy and tasty (though the pieces were very small). Creme Brûlée French Toast was also really good. Every liked their dishes and we will definitely be back again!

Refreshing! This restaurant offered such a new vibe and environment! The ascetics are well done and…read moreadds to the overall look and feel of your entire experience! The DJ is STUNNING! We came here for a birthday and entire time he was very engaged with ensuring our birthday girl was happy and having a great time! Beyond the atmosphere, the staff and food were very good! The oxtail was my absolutely favorite. Highly recommend!

Came here for friend's birthday dinner. We ordered the duck (DUCK À LA PRESSE) a week ahead of…read moretime. It was dry agedl. We ordered eggs in a nest for appetizer as well. It was very light and delicious. Loved chef's passion for making the duck in front of us. The sauce was definitely the most expensive part made from duck jus. Duck with the sauce tasted very fragrant and full of flavor. Hard to decribe how good it was but it was heavenly. Highly recommend to anyone who likes french cuisine.

We had dinner last night for the first time at Tourmaline !…read more The ambiance and service from Seth were excellent! But sadly, the pork tenderloin special that I had was tough and dry . Both my husband's and friend's hanger steak was very chewy!!! A restaurant of this quality should definitely serve a better cut of beef!!! We really looked forward to this dinner having read about the chef but were very disappointed with the entrees! The kale salad and celery root latkes were good as were the desserts. Too bad as Forest Hills is really lacking in fine dining restaurants !!!

The Harrison is the quintessential Gastropub- perfect for meeting friends who want a top-tier place…read morewithin walking distance of the LIRR. Housed in a landmark Floral Park building, this gem has a warm ambiance with low lighting, leather booths, and quiet background coffee-sleepy-jazz in the background (Though, as a fan, I wish they hadn't messed with the Sly and the Family Stone's "If You Want Me To Stay" :D). There is an inviting large bar, an open kitchen, and a large private room in the back. The menu is American classics made with premium ingredients. Although his place is known for their single malt whiskey, craft beer and signature cocktails, only one at our table had a cocktail: EZ Money made with gin, prosecco, lemon, cucumber and St- Germain Elderflower Liqueur. I will look at their wine list next visit. As for the food, the garlic bread and calamari did not disappoint. Our table ordered a variety of dishes. A unique rotisserie chicken salad sandwich, a salmon bowl, and an order of mussels. Each dish was a win. I chose a great mesclun green salad and had to try the double smash burger, a mouth-watering proprietary blend of prime chuck, brisket and short rib which I'd have to talk myself out of not re ordering with my next visit. From family gatherings and office parties to intimate date nights, The Harrison offers an ambiance and menu designed to satisfy both the casual diner and the most discerning palate.

The broccoli side had no mention on the menu of it being garlicky and in fact way too garlicky…read more The Asparagus side appeared huge; however, had very hard stems that we had to cut off. It could have been shaved and rolled until soft. Otherwise, Max is the friendliest of bartenders and remembered our name. Our steak was rare and juicy, our Branzino cooked to perfection. This is fast becoming our go to place.

I had to leave another review and shout out the Quimby for some other great meals recently added to…read moretheir menu. The service by my girl Luvern is unmatched. She is always friendly and welcoming and fast although they keep her busy. She is a great asset to your team. The vibe in the lounge area is a must visit for a Marriott. Will return again!

I'd give this place a 3.5 to 4 star. Me and my buddies landed at JFK earlier in the day and were…read morestaying at the Hampton by Hilton next door, so decided to stop by as the place looked pretty good and it's within walking distance from our hotel. Place is really nice and classy looking. Servers were all friendly and food came out pretty quickly. Menu is pretty small and simple, so I got the Q burger. It was pretty good, cooked medium like I asked and nice char flavor on it. Held together pretty well too and didn't fall apart while I ate it. Fries were nice and crunchy and actually pretty good too. Took off a few stars because although the food was decent, it is pretty expensive. Burger was $26, when it should actually be around a $20 burger. My buddies steak frites were $38, which again is pretty expensive, imo.

So here I am finally after 60+ years decided to stop at this place. The place is frozen in time but…read moreamazing. Timeless antiques all over the joint. So I meet John the owner and he recommends the chicken quesadillas. Which I order. Plus a glass of Sutters cabernet. The wine is surprisingly delicious. Smooth and no bite. The quesadillas are absolutely wonderful! The sweet potato fries are reliably perfect. Another glass of wine on John dies the trick I'm loving this retro vibe. Ok so all you Brooklyn hipsters have to "discover" this gem of vintage Rockaway!!

Old school feel with signs, dart board, billiards, and old school memorabilia. Last bar before…read morecrossing over to the Rockaways or the first bar crossing back over depending on your perspective. I had a couple beers and we shared some fried food. Bartender was attentive.

Always love the food at the Bayhouse. My family rented the whole restaurant for my baby shower 28…read moreYears ago and the food is still amazing. The cocktails are amazing too. The restaurant is on the Jamaica bay and can be accessed by boat also. I give it a 10 out of 10.

Keepin it real out here by..... the water, JFK, Queens, Long Island…read moreI should like this spot, it's got the views, the vibe everything I can ask for in a waterfront place, but when that burger bill came out to $25.59 i was pretty shooken.... I got takeout cause I was starving I think the menu advertised it as $12 or $13, I understand with tax and whatnot will add up to $15 but a whole 2X?! Burger was pretty average, would've tasted better if it was reasonably priced. Lesson is, ask what the total is before placing the order

Great food, great vibes. Love the atmosphere and service. I been here 3 times and have no…read morecomplaints. Respect goes to the owner of this establishment for nailing everything. The staff is absolutely incredible. Sassi is wonderful. She was my waitress 2 out of the 3 times I've been here and she couldn't be more sweet.

I have written here before regarding Prime 39 as I do like to support local businesses…read more I have been here for happy hour, after work drinks with co-workers and late night happy hour. I can't give 5 stars as the dining we struggle with .. Service is up and down. Both occasions felt the same. For Prime 39, I categorized the place as a restaurtant that happens to provide fine dining, but has an upscale feel. The music selection is really good here and the selection feeds into the upscale feeling with a good mix of R&B. We arrived promptly for our reservation but noted that it took a while to seat us, even though the dining room was empty. I do appreciate the dividers as they give you some privacy when sitting next to another group. The wait was uncomfortably long, which made us wonder if we should change our reservation to sit at the bar. We ordered drinks and water, but it took a while for the drinks to make their way to the table. The place wasn't that busy, but it did make us want to rush our order in for appetizers and entrees. Drinks were watery... As in sitting too long stir up the ice and keep stirring. The food had some winners. We enjoyed our entrees of Branzino, Burger, Cajun Shrimp Pasta as well as our appetizers which included lamb chops and Calamari. We also had a mini-chicken and waffles appetizer... Really good. I haven't seen this before and glad I tried it. Although we did enjoy the entrees, we left the drinks. From my experience I would suggest visiting the bar but I would place an order to go.

The food is well proportioned, and tastes like heaven. The vibes are calm, and lots of good energy…read morelies here in this secret little place. Classy beautiful women come here as well. The prices are decent and the drinks are good.

If I could give this place 0 stars I absolutely would. I found this place on TikTok and decided to…read moregive it a try, I would NEVER go back here. DO NOT COME HERE ON THE WEEKEND. I had a party of 3 and we STOOD in this establishment for an HOUR after repeatedly being told "we will be seated shortly". The service and staff is horrendous. The only good thing was the ambiance, good music, and it's pretty place for pictures. Can't even tell you about the food or drinks because we got none An hour STANDING there was ridiculous, we decided to take our $$$ elsewhere. Busy or not, they need a HOST at the door, monitoring and KNOWING who's first, second, etc. Go here at your own risk.

Oh hello! First timer here at Nunzi's and was definitely a great time! The bar area was packed and…read morethe music was flowing. Definitely going to come back to partayyyyy! :) But tonight was all about the dining area to have some yummy dinner, as you see in one of the videos. Our waiter Catherine was super attentive and gave great recommendations. For starters, it was the stuffed mushrooms (which was stuffed w/ shrimp & crabmeat topped w/ a butter garlic lemon sauce) and the shrimp cocktail (only 4 pieces). Drink order: *SMORES MARTINI- WHIPPED CREAM VODKA, CRÉME DE CACAO, IRISH CREAM & A TOASTED MARSHMALLOW *FALL SANGRIA- RED WINE, GRAND MARINER APPLE CIDER, FRESH ORANGE, SODA For dinner a shareable Chicken Parmesan ala Vodka and a french onion soup. Lastly, a shareable rainbow cake with a side of whipped cream. Everything was unbelievable! Thank you for an amazing night!

There is a bar with some seating available in the front half, which is a darker lit area than the…read moredining room in the back half. They have happy hour at the bar every day - even weekends! If I knew I would have ordered a martini from the happy hour menu. I ordered a few espresso martinis which wasn't under the $10 martini happy hour deal. It was a very good espresso martini. I also ordered a few appetizers, again I wasn't aware of the happy hour on weekends so the chicken parm sliders were $10 for happy hour, the meatballs weren't. Both appetizers were very good. I wasn't looking for a whole meal as I was going to a show at UBS and knew I couldn't bring leftovers to the arena, so I will get back soon to try more. The seats at the bar are very comfortable, but they are low seats so it may take a couple of drinks to make it feel like you don't need a booster seat. They're open late night as well which is great.