I don't know what it is about Ecuadorian food. It always manages to taste delicious, homemade, and…read morefilling. I used an app called TooGoodtoGo to save a meal from being tossed out. For roughly $5, I got fruit juice, soup with noodles and potatoes, and a plate of yellow rice, fried fish, and pasta salad. Compared to other Latino cuisine, it isn't too spicy or cheesy. I enjoy the simplicity of it and enjoy the seafood they utilize in their dishes. Apparently, Queens has the highest concentration of Ecuadorians outside of Ecuador. Lookin' forward to trying more of their soup!

This is my 2nd time coming here with the family for lunch. Last time we came was about a year ago…read more I really wanted give this place 5 stars but it is a four again. I ordered the Cameron ajillo to switch it up and the flavor was bland. My sister ordered mote pillo with steak and my mom ordered hornado with mote. Everyone's dish was good/average, I just know what to expect flavor wise in these dishes and I was not blown away. My family and I are Ecuadorian btw :) I've eaten at many Ecuadorian restaurants and also grew up with these dishes. I am giving this place 4 stars because of the staff! Top tier customer service!

Ambiance-Offer both indoor and outdoor seating.Great view and perfect for pictures.Decent hangout…read morespot. Service:Our server for the night was amazing,attentive and accommodating. Food Karaage- Juicy and flavorful and perfectly crispy. Tuna Tempura- not crispy as all.Flavor was good though. Yuzu Lamb chops- 3 basic but perfectly cooked chops.i did not taste any yuzu or miso as described.The soy sauce probably overpowered the flavors. The edamame mash potatoes served on the side were amazing,creamy with an umami flavor. Saki Miso Bronzino- Well cooked and mild miso flavor. Fried rice-Good flavor and was able to get it with a side of chicken. Chipotle Teriyaki chicken- Well cooked and flavorful. Did not get the chipotle flavors. Drinks Sakura-Perfect balance of fruity and floral,refreshing for the summer. Lit-chee sangria- Good but barely any lychee flavor.No seasonal fruit was served with it, as mentioned on the menu. Food is pricey for the portion size. Not an extensive menu.

A beautiful rooftop cannot compensate for a complete lack of hospitality. Second visit was a very…read moredifferent experience. I genuinely enjoy discovering restaurants and rooftops worth returning to, and I make a point of visiting more than once before forming a lasting opinion or recommending a place to others. My first experience at Lighthouse Rooftop was excellent. The views were stunning, the restaurant was bustling both indoors and outdoors, and the service was attentive despite the crowd. I left impressed and considered it somewhere I would gladly revisit, recommend to friends, and potentially consider for corporate gatherings. Unfortunately, my second visit was quite the opposite and, frankly, one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a while. We stopped by spontaneously on Halloween night, a Saturday, and were surprised to find the restaurant barely one-third full. Interestingly, the online reservation system indicated that reservations were required with a $10 deposit, but we decided to take our chances and were seated at a table next to the bar. From the outset, the service was disorganized. We were given a small bites menu but no drink menu. After waiting approximately 20 minutes, I eventually had to approach the bar myself to request one. A female staff member wearing a red corset eventually brought it over. I immediately told her we were ready to order, only for her to look directly at me and walk away. She never returned to take our order or check on us. Her only subsequent interaction with our table was toward the end of the evening, when she casually asked if we needed anything. Thankfully, another server, Sal, eventually stepped in. Sal apologized for the delay after we explained that we were hungry and ready to order. He offered complimentary shots as a gesture of goodwill, which sounded reasonable. However, they never arrived. I reminded him, and he promised to bring them shortly, yet once again disappeared without following through. We even had to get someone's attention to request something as basic as water. More concerning was the general demeanor of the serving staff. Several interactions felt unusually disjointed, distracted, and incoherent. Sal's conduct in particular raised questions about whether he was in an appropriate condition to be serving guests. I cannot speak to what was happening behind the scenes, but the overall impression was deeply unprofessional. The final disappointment involved my cousin's birthday dessert. We had ordered a chocolate lava cake and, after an excessive wait, had to flag Sal down to ask about it. His response was essentially, "Oh, you want it now?" Yes, after waiting that long, we certainly did. Eventually, someone from our group approached him to say we would rather close out. Suddenly, the cake was ready. We explicitly asked him to cancel it, and he agreed to remove it from the bill. Despite that, he brought it to our table anyway, and the dessert subsequently appeared on our bill again. Having to dispute a charge for something we had specifically asked to cancel was an especially frustrating way to end the evening. What makes this experience particularly disappointing is that I know Lighthouse Rooftop is capable of much better. I've experienced it firsthand. The views and atmosphere initially made me excited to return, but a beautiful setting can only carry an establishment so far. Hospitality, attentiveness, and professionalism are what ultimately earn customer loyalty. I also want to emphasize that repeat customers and word-of-mouth recommendations carry real value. I regularly recommend restaurants and venues within my personal network, and I also consider establishments for professional gatherings and corporate events. My first visit genuinely put Lighthouse Rooftop on that list. After this experience, I would hesitate to recommend it, let alone bring professional groups here. It's unfortunate because this was an opportunity to turn an impressed first-time guest into a loyal returning customer and a source of future business. Instead, we left questioning the establishment's service standards and overall management. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, particularly regarding staff conduct, service consistency, and the handling of guest complaints. Finding a restaurant this quiet on a Saturday night is surprising enough; delivering an experience like this only makes it harder to understand how an establishment expects to retain customers and generate repeat business. I genuinely would like to see Lighthouse Rooftop succeed, which is precisely why I'm taking the time to write this. However, based on this visit, I cannot confidently recommend it or consider bringing future professional gatherings here. A stunning view gets people through the door once. Exceptional hospitality is what brings them back.

I've been to this location twice now with a large party of 10+ guests. The staff is warm and…read morewelcoming, making the experience a great time. The food was amazing, my steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly medium rare. The bottomless brunch was great, and the service was fast. A great enjoyable brunch spot which is a little small on the inside but they're very accommodating and joined multiple tables togethers to make space for my large party and had us all feeling comfortable.

Second time here, and will keep coming back. Food is impeccable. Service is amazing and the…read moreambience is refreshing. Their french toast tres leches desert is the best.

Best fried chicken sandwich in LIC / Sunnyside / Astoria hands down…read more I've tried them all, this is the spot

I came to Bolivian Llama Party strictly for their Saltenas. I had heard and read so much about this…read morepockets of goodness, and I had this place bookmarked for the longest time. Today, I finally got a chance to go, and placed a takeout order. Bolivian Saltenas are similar to empanadas, except slightly larger and filled with a more liquidy stew-like filling. I got the chicken and beef versions to try. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. It actually reminded me of a chicken/beef pot pie but in a baked dumpling form. What went wrong: -- First, they got my order wrong. I ordered 2 chicken and 2 beef Saltenas but got 1 chicken and 2 beef. I didn't realize this until I got home. -- I find these a little overpriced. $6.75 each is a little steep IMO, for what you get. For the same price, I could have gotten two delicious empanadas elsewhere. -- Both of my Saltenas were slightly burnt. -- I felt kind of Jypped since there was absolutely no green sauce nor any other sauce included. @ $6.75 each it's disappointing that the sauces were excluded. -- Both the chicken and beef fillings tasted blah; kinda bland & boring. The chicken and beef actually tasted the same. Go figure! Absolutely nothing special about them. Maybe the missing sauces would have helped? I'll never know. lol Well, I guess I can scratch Bolivian Llama Party off my list of places to go. Curiosity satisfied. Note: no inside seating but there are a few tables available for outside dining. Order at the window for takeout orders.

My son has been telling me about this place for a long time. Stating their skirt steak is amazing…read more Well, tonight we went there together, and I'm happy to report my son was spot on. It was a perfect skirt steak, probably the best I have ever had And the service made it that much more enjoyable Thank you Tabare for a wonderful dinner

Food/drinks: food was super solid! Oily but as expected for the cuisine! The empanadas were very…read morecrispy and the rib eye was cooked well! A thin cut so not really tender & flan was yum! Atmosphere: soo cute inside and in the back patio! Really loved sitting in the back patio -- but overall cramped space which I don't mind at all :) Service: friendly very attentive Price: as expected for Williamsburg

This is the spot…read more This is the spot for a huge platter of delicious Colombian food, perhaps before you go dance it off at the nearby Knockdown Center. I'm not going to pretend that I am the best person to determine what an authentic Colombian experience is (never had the pleasure of visiting Colombia), but if this isn't it, I can't imagine what they're missing. The staff speaks to you in Spanish exclusively, which made me glad one of my boys is Honduran. The TVs all over the place are playing what appear to be Colombian music videos that were made in the 80s featuring old men and attractive young women. They've got buckets of Colombian beer and frosted mugs so cold that the beer turned to slush around the sides. They've got a platter called the Bandeja la Berraca that consists of rice, beans, steak, plantains, eggs, avocado salad, little corn cakes, blood sausage, other sausage (amazing), and a giant side of chicharron. Eat and drink to you're bursting, while adorable Colombian kids run around the place. And rejoice that you live in NYC, where these things can be had.

I loved this place! The service was amazing! Diana, our server was so welcoming and kind. The food…read moreis delicious and fresh. They have cute backdrops to take photos for IG and their menu is extensive. We tried the calentado breakfast which was on point! Can't wait to go back for dinner.

Amazing time at happy hour. We arrived just as they opened in the evening…read more The restaurant is beautiful and there's a huge bar. Fancy - casual sort of vibe. No stuffy just relaxed. Friendly attentive staff. We felt ao taken care of. The menu has something foe everyone, we were very hungry amd ordered almost all of the happy hour apps. Drinks were so good too. For about 20 minutes we were the only ones there (party of 6) Then other diners trickled in, and our attentive service didn't change. Our servers even came over to take group pics for us. Very pleasant experience overall, will definitely return. Great fro groups and especially if you have people with you who don't like the same kinds of food. The spread ranges from tacos to lo mein and everyone will have great options to enjoy.

My friend and I went in on Sunday after Bathhouse for the brunch to celebrate her bday. Nice decor…read more Full bar. Ample space. It was around 3:45pm and brunch was over at 4pm. I asked the hostess if we could do it and she said, yes. We were seated, then we waited, and waited, and waited for a waitress to come to us but no one did. Not even to give us water. There was a woman walking around not doing anything; she seemed to be a waitress. She would look at us but kept wondering aimlessly. There was a waitress at the bar having a casual conversation. So around 3:56 I told my friend we were leaving. 10 min of just sitting there. If they didn't want to do the brunch due to timing then that could've been communicated. As we were leaving I stopped to put my coat on and the hostess is just there having a conversation; she didn't bother asking us why we were leaving. You would think if you just sat a party and you see them leaving, as hostess you would be curious but no. We went right to Fushimi where we were well recieved and had a great time!

I have never eaten inside of the actual restaurant, I've only ordered to-go but it is unbelievably…read moregood food. Everything is fresh, packaged carefully, all requests are honored by the staff packing it up and it tastes amazing. 10/10.

First time trying this spot, came here for dinner on a Thursday evening at 6PM with a friend. The…read moreplace was not busy at all but a lot of deliveries and take outs. Cool and casual ambiance. Love the customizable bowls and plates. My friend and I shared everything. We got the hanger steak plate with grilled corn & queso, and tostones. The salmon fillet bowl with white rice, roasted zucchinis, grilled corn and smashed potatoes with sweet plantains on the side. Fresh, flavorful, and juicy dishes. Really enjoyed it. Looks like a good spot for lunch too. Price was also reasonable with generous portions. I love their quote "Eat What Makes You Happy." I was definitely happy!

Nice coffee and lots of verity of choice of desserts. It's also good for meals as well. You can…read moretotally feel the passion of the staffs and friendliness. Love the atmosphere of the seating area. It's good for group or just sit by yourself for a nice cup of coffee.

This restaurant is cheap with its sauces. I ordered takeout that included empanadas and an entree…read morewith a side salad. When the order arrived, I was shocked to find zero sauces or salad dressing included. Thinking it was a mistake, I called the restaurant to ask what happened. Turns out they just don't include sauces. For the empanadas, you have to pay extra, 2 for $1. For the salad, you have to specifically request dressing in the notes. Are you serious? So many restaurants in this neighborhood include sauces and dressing so you actually have what you need for a complete meal. It's like charging for ketchup with your fries. The person I spoke with was completely matter of fact about it, saying it's Grubhub's policy, same as utensils. That's ridiculous, especially given how often I use Grubhub and order from restaurants all over the neighborhood. The food itself was fine, but between the cheapness and the lack of care, I won't be ordering from here again.

The food here was fantastic! I'm still thinking about it 2+ months later. Went here as a group of 7…read morefor dinner on a Friday. We had a nice large table with good lighting. Service was great. We split the Caribbean Queen Fountain, which was huge, tasty, and well worth the price for how many servings of drinks we got out of it for all of us. We split a selection of small plates, which we all enjoyed, and got our own entrees. -Tequeňos (5/5) LOVED these fried breaded cheese sticks. A must try! -Mandocas (5/5) spectacular corn doughnuts. -Ceviche (4.5/5) fish tasted fresh, with a good tomato sauce -Plantain Chips (4.5/5) -Empanadas (I didn't try these, but was told they were good!) For my entree, my friend and I split the Asado Negro for two (4/5) The 48h braised short rib is very tender, and it's served with a side of arepas. This dish is good, but very heavy and filling.

Rear dining room is great if you don't wanna see what your date looks like, nor the prices…read more.. The short rib is the most overpriced thing I've ever eaten. I think it was like $110 and I only ordered bc of a great Michelin review. Will never trust them again. Im such a fool. I took the remainder home with hopes someone else might enjoy but it was rejected! I'll make you a better short rib! One of the most unfortunate dining experiences for the price. If you have the money, it's prob fine. But for a special night and meal out, PASS!