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Lowkey Garden Lounge

3.4 (194 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Nicole M.

Came to a concert at Forest Hills Stadium for the first time last weekend and got into Queens early so we had time to kill! Of course I searched Yelp and found quite a few good options! We ended up walking through town to see how close the options were and landed at Lowkey Garden Lounge. Only 3.5 stars but I was intrigued by the flower decor outside. It could go either way - be overhyped and cheesy or a great experience. This was a great experience! The set up is a little weird when you walk in because there are tables right next to the door and no hostess. We walked through closer to the back until we found the bar and the hostess was there. She was super nice and offered us water while she got us a server. They use QR Code menus which I don't love but it worked fine. We ordered the Lychee Martini and Watermelon Martini - both were excellent! The lychee martini is a drink made for posting - it's poured over cotton candy. We also shared the burger sliders which were delish! They had a tasty sriracha aioli sauce. Overall we had a good experience here. The service was fast and friendly. The food / drinks were excellent. We didn't make it all the way to the back to the where it said there was more garden seating but planning to the next time I'm in Forest Hills!

Sacheen V.

Made a reservation for brunch - walked in - place is aesthetically pleasing to the eye - not too big and very picturesque. They have a limited bar - brunch specials were $45 for 90 min- drinks came in a carafe- and we had margaritas (flavors available upon request) screwdrivers, white and red sangria and mimosas - decent choices - menu was not exciting - food was terrible. Disappointing to say the least left hungry. i ordered the chicken tenders it came with fries and they did not look appetizing when brought to the table. Almost frozen and popped in the oven type shit. chicken and waffles came with a greasy fried breaded chicken breast that was bland and waffles were mushy and soft and the texture was just off. YUCK Sliders were okay - truffle fries aren't my cup of tea but my friends seem to like them. Steak and eggs about the only dish they got right - steak was cooked medium well seasoned good BUT the cheese just sprinkled on the eggs and brought to the table just tasteless and hard to look at. Service just awful. Music bumping though - the vibe is cute - food sucks. I won't be back and won't recommend - there are many other places to visit with same vibes- it's NY for crying out loud. Step up your game Low Key Garden

@astroamie here!
Amirah W.

Lowkey has all the aesthetic bits you look for, the photo worthy walls, pleasant & gorgeous wait staff, & fun cups for delicious drinks! The music selection was absolutely fire! It was the perfect throwback mix. I will say in terms of brunch it was a limited menu, nothing particularly stood out to me but since I prioritize protein, the skirt steak with eggs and roasted potatoes was a no-brainer for me basically. It came topped with a chimichurri. The entire dish was seasoned well. As well as cooked & served at perfect temperatures. I got a Hakuna Matata cocktail, which was a nice fruity drink served in a tiki, with a light inside, & gummy worms to top. It's so clever and cute, absolutely would order again on my next visit. Hookah service was swift and it pulled nice and smooth. I am not sure if brunch is their niche though, but it is such a vibe in there and the food was good, I can't wait to go on a night visit, feels like it would be jumping in there! Pricing was fair & gratuity was included in the bill at 18%. Overall, I do recommend a visit!

Avocado omelette
Joe T.

My girlfriend and I were invited to a birthday brunch for her sister who's boyfriend made reservations! When we arrived, it was a little difficult to find the place which was located on the second floor of the building hidden behind the elevator! Once we entered, the establishment had a nice decor with a phone booth next to the bar to take pictures! We sat down and ordered the bottomless brunch that came with drinks and an option of entree under their brunch menu! We started off with appetizers of nachos with guacamole, mozzarella sticks, and fries! The guacamole was ok! It was missing some salt, pepper, and lime! Mozzarella sticks were pretty good! The fries were crispy and fresh! Needed salt or another seasoning though! For entree, I ordered the avocado omelette and my girlfriend ordered the French toast! The omelette was missing a lot of flavor even though it had avocado, cheese, and peppers! It was totally bland! It came with potatoes and toast on the side! The potatoes were also bland! My girlfriend mentioned the French toast being ok at best! I wasn't able to get everyone else that was part of the celebration their feedback on their meals! The drinks were good and on the strong side! The hostess made the best of our experience there even though the food could've been better! Not sure if I would return!

Cheers
Arianne M.

All of us came here for Happy Hour to celebrate a birthday. We came on a Tuesday (St. Patrick's Day). There were 6 of us altogether. There was no wait and we immediately got a table. The table we sat at was near a hole in the wall so had a draft. Our server was the only one really so it took awhile for her to come and take our orders. We ordered a round of drinks off the Happy Hour menu. I got a frozen mango margarita which wasn't enjoyable because it was too strong. The bartender took it back to make it a mango margarita on the rocks since it wasn't premade. It was better but still not good. Everyone who ordered the Love Affair drink really enjoyed theirs. We got two hookahs for the table (Love 66 and Peach Mint). Both flavors were good. For appetizers, we ordered quesadillas, wings, and tacos. The sour cream was watery. It didn't look safe to eat. The wings were mutated. Like the drums were huge and fatty. The tacos were good. I didn't really like the drinks or food and the hookah got harsh too quick. I wouldn't come back.

Jewel M.

Chicken tacos, Afrobeats and Margaritas..!! Low Key Lounge is in the cut and definitely Low key, but still LIT! When I tell you, the music is on point, had me dancing in my seat most of the night, please believe!! Lol I adored the cute garden style decor and the color schemes! Very pretty interior. We came late afternoon during brunch (which we were not in mood for) and was unaware prior to arriving that there would only be a brunch menu available and not a lunch or dinner menu for at least an hour or so..we pretty much had to wait an hour before ordering dinner.. but that hour flew by cause our margaritas were popping, and BUZZWORTHY! The drinks were perfect! The Margaritas had a well-balanced flavor profile with a noticeable tequila presence, but not overpowering. Kudos to the bartender! The food was good also, the apps and the entrees! Our server / waitress Stephanie was friendly, informative and funny! All in all we had a good time! There was only one minor issue with LGL..there was an 18% gratuity included in our bill, which we were not expecting as it was just a two person party and we didn't really order much. That is something you would expect from a restaurant, not a lounge. But cool spot overall and I definitely wouldn't mind revisiting sometime in the future!

Buffalo wings
Kimberly V.

Came here with my friend to have drinks and chat. We arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday. It was pretty empty so we sat immediately. The ambiance in this lounge is gorgeous. The floral decor and cute light up signed take selfies to another level. They also have a cute "booty call" phone booth. The food itself was o.k. I had some buffalo wings and Parmesan truffle fries. The wings remind me of "hot wings" from the chicken spot just with some buffalo sauce on them. The fried were alright. Regular cut bag fries..not the homemade kind. The drinks were good. I got a white sangria and my friend got a frozen Margarita. They came with a light inside which was really cute. This place had hookah which is always a plus in my book. They also let you add it to your bill, not like other places where they only take cash. Overall, I would come back.

Francisco C.

I came here on a Sunday for brunch and had the time of my life with my family! Great drinks, great food, and excellent music choices! The owner was lovely and made sure we were taken care of. The staff were professional but also really sweet. I wish I had taken more photos but this was a spot that made me be in the moment rather than on my phone.

Tokyo Drift and Drunken Genie
Jennifer O.

I had such an amazing time at LowKey Garden Lounge. It really is lowkey I passed it so many times & didn't know it was there. We got there for happy hour After work which is from 5-7p, the happy hour promo is 50% off their full food menu & 50% off their cocktail menu. We had the shrimp w lobster which was so good, the sauce was a bit salty but it was really tasty. The shrimp & lobster was fresh and tasty as well. It also came with mash potatoes. My friend had the lollipop lamp chops & was told it was good and they scraped off the yogurt (they are picky and don't like yogurt, so it doesn't mean it didn't taste good). We had the Hennessy wings that were really good but we got all drums which I usually ask for flats only & didn't. However, I didn't think I would just get drums. The drinks were also good we had the Tokyo Drift, the Drunken Genie & Hakuna Matata but instead of rum I changed it to tequila & it was soooo good. The waitress gave us shots on the house cuz of the wait in the beginning which was nice. And Yelp had a check in deal for a free shot so we got another round of shots. It was called the Green Tea shot & it was absolutely delicious. The decor of the restaurant is super cute & has many photo opps. It has a pink Photo Booth, a swing, a modern jukebox & more. Love the look of the restaurant. Overall, I really enjoyed my time & would go again to try different things. It's a nice vibe & the after work promo is dope. They also have games available to play. We chose the jumbo uno. Of course I won lol.

3 cocktails
Meira S.

I had been meaning to check this place out and I'm so glad I did! The staff was super friendly and attentive - one of the bartenders even told me to get my phone to record a drink I ordered since he knew it was going to be pretty! And the cocktails I had were delicious. The food was delightful - I especially liked the sliders! I will definitely get more of those next time I'm at lowkey garden lounge. The decor was beautiful as well. This is a gorgeous place for a party/event, or a nice night out with friends or a date.

Lychee martini
Sandy L.

Great ambiance, good was good especially the burger sliders and the service was great!

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Shurida L.

We sat in the back area which they've transformed to an indoor seating so it was a little chilly back there. I went for brunch, the margaritas are the best options. The red sangria is an absolute no. The white sangria tastes better. I had the steak and eggs and I asked for my steak to be medium but it tasted more like medium well. My friend ordered the pancakes though and they were so good would definitely recommend. Our waitress was very nice and brought things out in a timely fashion. There are places for photo ops which is nice, a phone booth and a swing and lots of grass walls and flowers.

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Cynthia R.

Was able to visit those bar right after the Elite Yelp event with a fellow other yelpers. It is a good spot, very intimate. The staff was delightful and the food was really good. They handed out shrimp & grits, calamari, and mac & cheese. The music was such a vibe. Will definitely visit again when I visit Forest Hills again to just to chill.

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Ask the Community - Lowkey Garden Lounge

What kind of music do they play? Genre?

Music through speakers throughout restaurant.

Do they id even if hookah is not involved?

They check your ID at the door, even before entering.

How is the parking in that area?

Hello Towanda, There is metered street parking and a parking lot located across the street from… 

Is there out door seating?

They have outdoor seating. I like the outdoor seating better.

Do you take reservations or is it first come first served?

They do take reservations

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