I'm so old, I recollect that the building where this event space is located was once the Richmond Hill Republican Club. Anyway, I was here the other night for a fraternal organization dinner. Dinner was scheduled from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The bar was still being shaped up upon entry. They were not ready to serve drinks until close to 6:30pm. WTF? Other than that, the food and atmosphere were outstanding. As Method Man said on Wu-Tang Clan's classic album 36 Chamber, they "keep feedin' ya, and feedin' ya and feedin' ya". read more

I went to The Oligarch for my company's holiday party and honestly, they picked the perfect spot. The place is really spacious and laid out so well one floor for eating and another that turns into a full club vibe for dancing. It made the whole night feel so fun. The buffet was really good and the drinks kept flowing just right. I loved the coat check and the lounge areas where you could take a break from the music and actually have a conversation. Even the bathrooms were nicely decorated and with privacy in each stall, which is rare at places like this. It felt upscale but still comfortable, not stuffy at all. Such a great place to celebrate with coworkers. I'd definitely love to come back for another event. read more

This was my first time at Oligarch. I must say, once you go through the door, you feel like you have left Ozone Park. The service was first class. Rafael is so easy to work with and made sure everything we wanted for my husband's 40th birthday was there. You get what you pay for and then some. We are already thinking about having our 10th anniversary there. The food is amazing. The staff is great and tended to our every want and need. Everyone felt like royalty there. The DJ was excellent. We gave him a few songs we wanted to hear and he ran with it and surprised us. One thing is that you have to be open to listen to different types of music. I enjoyed the music and joined in with the other partied and danced the night away. All we had to do was get dressed and show up. I highly recrecommend Oligarch for any events. read more

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We had our October 2022 wedding at Oligarch. And if you need a kosher venue in NYC, this is the place. For starters, Rafael -- the owner -- will become your wedding planner too. (We also hired our own planner). He helps you come up with "the look" for the wedding, and his vendors all have good prices. We spent 5 months before the wedding, texting and calling Rafael all the time. And day of the wedding -- was a smooth ride. Guest experience: people loved the food! We went with the $200 a person kosher Russian style feast. There were endless towers of sushi, fish, meat, veggies, and salads. The price point comes with wine. For $225 a person, we got a full bar too. You won't get a better deal for a kosher wedding in NYC read more

Very good place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food, good service. read more

Oligarch - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Oligarch has it all for a poppin party. I just had my birthday on a Saturday night right after a snow storm. That didn't stop anyone from partying to celebrate. There is valet parking and easy coat check as soon as you arrive. Indoor decor is too notch. Food is delicious. Music was fire with the servers coming out with tequila/ vodka shots! Servers were super polite and quick to help. Photographer that was there offered a great deal to take pictures throughout the night. Rafael made a wonderful picture collage that would be displayed for my guest to see. Thank you so much Rafael for a great birthday! read more

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I personally never recommend this place to no one this place only make money care lest I make reservations there just opened the restaurant there call me cancel the reservations last min thanksgiving day I have reserve for 9 people runed my holiday I give them one more chance I call make reservations this past Sunday for 4 people there first told me only we able to celebrate if there gonna charge as bancket after 3 day I call to confirm there told me not inaff people there have so not gonna open . Shem on them non of the buchaien restaurant kip the promis I have very bad experience no one should spend money there you will be disappointed now there make advertising for New Year's Eve probably gonna charge $300 + person Shem Shem Shem this is second time I have experience not ones I should give them 0 stars I'm really generous I give them 1 stars because there bucharlim read more

What an amazingly exceptional place! Had my wifes birthday there and had a blast. Everything starting from the beginning was great. Food and music were so greatly intertwined that you had time to eat and dance without loosing fun. But i think the greatest takeaway was their service. Our waitress Dashulya in my opinion was one the best waiteress in restaurant business. Our cups were never empty, our plates were always full. Its like she had telepathy powers and knew what you needed without you asking for it. Ive been to many places in NYC and Oligarch is now on my top list. The owner Rafael knows how to get crowds up offering them shots and more shots. Its an amazing place with great food, awesome music with dj.Alex and a five star waiting service. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere , I love the architecture and the lighting of the restaurant. This restaurant is very versatile you can host a wedding here or even just a birthday party. They can go from really simple to really over the top depending on how you like it. The tables are always so amazingly set and so much love and passion goes into all the foods that they make. You can tell that each dish is so carefully decorated with so much love . Ive been to many other halls for other cultural events and have always sat at tables that literally just have bread and butter on the table with a couple of roses and a candle! Not this place, this place had an entire spread of 20 different salads, sushi , assorted fish which is smoked, different bottles of liquor upon request. Different cold cut dishes and so much more . There's definitely more of the table than anybody can even finish that's why you can request to take some of it home or to offer it to your guests so they can take it home. The music is always on point . The liquor is out of this world , the best of the best . Top shelf . The owner gives you the option to send him photos of your family for a slide show to be played the entire night of your party . There are 2 floors . The downstairs is more of a lounge area which is great for couples and a girls nights out . The wait staff is very friendly and helpful and quick to get you anything you need with a smile . The owners are always walking around making sure everything is exactly how you wanted it which makes for a very successful night. They also give you the option to have performers on stage such as dancer . We had a belly dance preform for us she even had a python around her neck ! It was pretty cool .... definitely give this place a try you'll have a bragging story the next day for your friends for sure ! read more

I must say that the establishment is very regal it has a nice feel to it when your inside dinning you would not feel like you are at all in Queens. The presentation and the food is also gorgeous, we had a lovely waitress (she had a lot of cool tattoos) which was very accommodating, she came around to our table every couple of minutes to refill our glasses, change plates and offer different types of salads and sushi/fish appetizers. Overall I highly recommend this place, I was a guest so I don't know how pricey it is but considering everything I experienced I can definitely see the appreciation for the value. read more

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First of we would love thank Raffik for a multitude of organizations that he was not only able to put a wedding for us in two weeks but also help out with decorations and micromanage every little detail! As Armenians would say he is a man with a Capital letter R :) From his catering hall to his endless barrage of courses he is running a class act multi tier venue !!! read more

First time coming here and wow what an experience! Didn't expect to have such an amazing time. Couldn't tell much from the outside or the neighborhood. Walk inside and it is a different world! The parties are not like anything else! Seating arrangement is very unique, I love how the food it's beautifully presented on each table, enough alcohol to cure a lonely heart and an ear aches It was a wonderful vibrant day, incredible live singers, excellent service! Great time I can't wait to come again read more

Honestly there are no words to do justice in describing this incredible venue and the man who runs it. But I'll try lol. My husband and I chose oligarch as our wedding hall because it is a truly beautiful and classy establishment. 1. We scheduled an appointment with Rafael, the venue owner who was very accommodating to our busy schedules. 2. Rafael intently listened to what we envisioned for our special day and offered several options to accommodate our taste, style and budget. 3. Throughout our wedding planning Rafael was accessible at ALL hours of day or night to help me address my questions/concerns. 4. I was truly impressed with his attention to every detail of our wedding day, starting from table cloths, exquisite silk chair covers, table layouts, photo slideshows throughout the hall, and of course our delectable menu (which our guests can't stop raving about.) the fireworks and smoke he offered for our day were truly a magical touch that wrapped the whole event for me. 5. The only regret I have is that we didn't use Rafael as our wedding planner and instead we hired ppl separately. Everything that Rafael was in charge of was completely perfect. Rafael, thank you so much for making our event spectacular. Looking forward to celebrating our next event at Oligarch!! read more

If it was possible to give this place ZERO stars I would gladly do it. This restaurant is not only a SCAM but also a waste of precious space. 1. Before booking a table for 32 people, we SPECIFICALLY asked if the area is wheelchair accessible or if they had something to accommodate a family member with one to which they SPECIFICALLY said YES to. Come to find out they not only had to make my uncle with the wheelchair go downstairs through the back door where the garbage was but they had a wooden board that 3 people had to step on while the wheelchair was in motion in order to create "wheelchair access".... I think there's something in the law about this. 2. When initially booking, we were told a specific amount for which we would be paying for at the end of the night. They ADDED an additional thousand dollars to the bill for a "service charge". Look, I'm all for tipping the staff which we would gladly do but if the owner is unaware about telling a customer what their total will be at the end of the night and their magic trick of applying an additional thousand dollars leaves me confused as to why they think they're capable of running a successful business. Maybe try a career as scam artists instead of restaurant owners. You're one of the best. 3. The whole downstairs had three parties. One with a slightly younger crowd about my age and the other two tables (including mine) were older. The DJ played about 5 Russian/Uzbek songs and then went on for about an hour and a half with house and rap music. I understand you have to accommodate EVERYONE and I'd be lying if I didn't enjoy some French Montana but c'mon, BOTH our tables were BORED while sitting down and not having a song or two play that we can ALL get down to. --Side note, if the lady that was singing last night got hired with THAT talent, then comparing to the way I sing in the shower, I will surely get a job in no time. 4. The food.....disgusting. 5. The staff aside from one guy was extremely rude and refused to leave the alcohol on the table because they wanted to serve us when we wanted to take a shot. Did they forget where we are from? Did the ONE waitress think she was going to keep up with serving EVERYONE at the pace Russian people drink? Plus that ONE waitress needs to consider another job outside of customer service. I used to be a server and I understand people get annoying and out of control ESPECIALLY after a night is off to a disaster but if I was ever THAT rude to anyone, any owner/manager would have to fire me. 6. Every other Russian restaurant in Queens is BYOB. This one isn't... unless it's Kosher. We didn't know, cool, no problem, we will buy/get bottles at the restaurant. You would think if you're paying over 5k you'd get a few bottles on the table or at least have someone bringing them down quicker but NO. You paid for an aspiring DJ Snake and food from the microwave. 7. The owner or manager we dealt with was incapable of understanding our frustrations which to me is a sign of incompetence. This place was a total waste of money and a night that was supposed to be special for my moms 60th birthday turned out to be a complete disappointment. My friends, family, distant relatives, acquaintances, business partners and anyone that ever asks for my opinion about this place will get this review and I will personally drag any one of them out of the restaurant if they even think about stepping one foot inside. They will never have our business again. read more

Sometimes a place has issues but the owners don't know. This is not that case. I went to an event where the music was excellent(Armenian night) but the food was all Chicken and Salmon. The event cost $165 per person. Funny enough, I see a table with rack of lamb and other delicious foods. As I was speaking with friends, waiters repeatedly asked us to move as we were blocking that table's view. Well, that table was the owner's table. The place should be called dumb we exploitable peasant because that's how they treat you. read more

Wow amazing place rafik know exactly what you want he works with you. He make sure that party goes very very smooth. I was doing my bar mitzva there and I have 5 kids so my kids became hungry right away with out any questions he said to his workers bring out the food for the kids. Wow I was very amazed how he runs his business very professional thank you rafik will comeback to this place for future partys read more

Went here for our friends wedding. Oh WOW! What a beautiful place! Decor, service, food!!! I felt in love with their fried sushi roll and samusa (like a mini meat pie). Table settings...Versace silverware! Food presentation is outstanding!!! our servers kept bringing more and more and more different dishes. There is no way someone can eat that much :))) Top noch place!!!! The name of the place speaks for itself Party Oligarch's style! read more

Amazing place!!!! Amazing food!!!! Amazing service!!! Celebrate my birthday party and Rafael take care of me like he's making his birthday party Love this place!!! read more

We just celebrated my sons Bar mitzvah at Oligarh and would like to thank the owners and the staff for doing such a great job. Rafael made sure that everything was simply great. It is impossible to describe the decor in one word. It is breathtaking, glamorous and elegant. The downstairs is very fancy and modern. The service was impeccable and exquisite. The food was amazing! Thank you Oligarh for making our special occasion a complete success. We highly recommend this place for any special occasion. read more

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Had my surprise birthday party here tonight thanks to my wonderful wife and my family and friends. The best venue ever , they played biggie, little Wayne, and a whole lot of hip hip, the food was amazing steaks chicken and everything else was great. I'm extremely happy and would recommend anyone to bring their party here. Once down side, not enough dollar bills ;) I wanted to make it rain and they only had $30 in singles but it's all good because everything else was fking amazing! Next time I'm bringing my own singles. In any case come here and you will not regret it. I can't wait to come back and do this all over again! read more

Want to thank the staff and management for an amazing job this past weekend. We celebrated my wife's birthday party and it was an enjoyable time. The food and decorations was A++ all of our guests had a wonderful time and it was truly memorable once again thank you Rafi on organizing and making sure everything went well. read more

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The atmosphere at oligarch wants to make you party all night long.The food is great and the way the table banquet is set up is out of the ordinary.There are I would say 2-3 waiters per table and before you even finish your drink the waiter is already filling up your shot glass.The last time I had this type of service was when I flew to China.I would recommend Oligarch and I will definatly come back here. read more

Oligarch - I had a great experience at Oligarth. The food was wonderful,the music was spectacular. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Had our daughter's Sweet 16 celebration at Oligarch. The food, music, decor, and especially service was impeccable!! The place is very glamorous and has lots to offer. We will definitely be back! Special thanks to the management team and the staff for making our celebration memorable and magical. Also, recommend the bakery Oligarch works with - had the most hassle free experience. read more

Oligarch - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

I would like to thank Ralph from oligarch restaurant for the amazing food, decor and Vip treatment that they provide for all of their customers. This place is an amazing restaurant and truly a masterpiece. Check it out asap. read more

I was there for New Years and they had a really nice theme that was like a candy world. I had a nice time with all the great music. One thing they could work on is how they organize the tables and making the food a little better. It was cold when they brought it out and it was not very tasty. All in all I had a great time !! read more

rafael is a true miracle man who literally make dreams come true the vibe the atmosphere the decor amazing delicious freshly served food tastefully presented u served by friendly staff absolutely looking forward for another great event to celebrate oligarh style soon read more

Not bad,but could be better. It's a beautiful place with amazing interior design. The music is great most of the time. But they need to work on that food it use to be much better. read more

All I can say amazing! Amazing! Amazing! This place is worth every penny! The food, the drinks, the service, music, just everything. The owner raffi, makes you feel like you are a million bucks. My 30th birthday will never be forgotten! read more

Oligarch - My dirty 30 in oligarch - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

After much searching, my now husband and I decided to have our wedding at Oligarch and needless to say, it was one of the best decisions we made!! We both are from out of state so we were a little nervous on planning a wedding from afar but thank God for the owner Rafael who made the process so much easier! Not only is the venue one of a kind, the food is delicious and with a beautiful modern presentation. Rafael was very professional and did a good job with guiding us through the whole process. We highly recommend Oligarch for special events, parties or just to chill and enjoy some delicious kosher food! read more

Great place , very fun night our staff Le Posh Hair Salon loved the place so much they already want to go back !!!! Friendly staff and the owner gave us a big special drink to shout out our Boss very cool the drink was exotic smoke coming out of it like a lava for long time to. Over all a really nice atmosphere read more

Very bad kitchen waiters are good owners are pretending like there are doing their job but they not I left hungry

Amazing place and design. Rafael totally hooked it up with my last minute 25th bday party. Had an awesome experience. DJ was mixing it up nicely and food was very delicious and kosher ! Totally will continue to have future parties here. Very happy a place like this exists. read more

My husband and I were throwing a bris party for our newborn. We chose oligarch bc they offered something modern and different. To my surprise the owner who we dealt with was very accommodating and involved. He was available to answer my questions all the time (I had a different one almost everyday!) he gave us a great price and even did a beautiful slide show with the pictures we sent him of our new family. I'm very impressed and extremely satisfied with the way our party came out! He even surprised us by popping out on the dance floor and played the drum! Food was delicious, the table setup was beautifully decorated with the food and the staff were very professional! Just one word of advice- if you plan on having entertainment- DO NOT GET A BELLY DANCER! the rabbi is very strict and will not allow it for religious purposes. I highly recommend them for your next party- if you're looking for something more classic they have the main hall that's beautiful as well! Thank you Rafael for everything! read more

Oligarch is an upscale, unique venue located in Queens, NY. From the staff, to the food and music, it's overall a great place to celebrate a special occasion. They have a few different menus to choose from and offer great customer service. We celebrated different occasions and always look forward to coming back. read more

If I could give this place a million stars!!! My husband and I had a huge birthday bash at this place and it was truly the best birthday party ever. We had 20 guests and each one came and left so happy. The food was exceptional, the DJ played the best hits and had you wanting to dance the night away. The staff was simply remarkable. The owner and the waiters really went above and beyond for us and our guests. They made it super fun for the birthday people. the decor of this place is exceptional. Such a spectacular hall. I've never seen anything like it. I will definitely be coming back here again. Thank you so much to Rafael and all his staff for making this a birthday to remember read more

If you're looking for five star Quality service this is where it's at! I thew my husband his 30th birthday bash here and it was nothing less than perfection! Thank you read more

If we could give this place 10 stars we would! We did our wedding at Oligarch - it's an amazing place to have a wedding and we've been to a lot of weddings at other venues. We took the time to look at other venues for our wedding but Oligarch and owner Rafael stood out right from the start. The decor is beautiful, classy and sophisticated yet also fancy and has a luxurious vibe. the banquet food was soo delicious - we were very pleasantly surprised because other wedding restaurants banquet food is usually good but doesn't stand out....we even took left overs with us it those were soo good! The service is top notch all the waiters and wait staff were super attentive to our needs and the needs of our guests! And a special thanks goes to Rafael the owner - he was with us from the start of our wedding planning journey to the very end, he took care of every little detail from start to finish. He recommended vendors that we absolutely loved from photographer to music to cake catering. He is very attentive to the needs of the bride and groom thinking of everything way ahead of time. For a bride, wedding planning is so stressful but Rafael made everything run smoothly, he also has great energy and a sense of humor! We highly recommend this place for weddings or any other special occasion and we are definitely coming back to Oligarch for other special events! read more

Gorgeous breathtaking beyond beautiful restaurant. Owner really has some incredible style to make this place into a beauty that it is. Music was amazing . Was dancing all night long. Decor was stunning, jaw dropping. This place looks so elegant and fancy. My only negative is I came on a Saturday night and the food was a bit off par. Not sure if it's due to the party pricing the host chose but sushi was kind of bland , fish entree was fresh and delicious , lamb chops came incredible huge portions but flavoring was also not on point and mashed potatoes were already cold. The next meal after was grilled veggies with meat, also needed additional "spicing" . Other then that , party was impeccable and very beautiful . Bravo read more

I'm not sure what kind of restaurant or venue they hope to be; and to be fair I have not yet been guest. I saw the yelp page and decided to call in to see about making a dinner reservation. The phone was answered with a cold, "Hello". The person on the phone then proceeded to tell me that they hadn't figured out if Oligarch is open to the public or for private events only. Then the person asked me what I wanted to do... My thought, I'll try to come back when you know what your doing, OR NEVER. read more

What a great venue!!!! We had our wedding last night & theres a reason why I'm eager to write this review now, and it's because we came out of the venue extremely happy & satisfied with everything. Food was incredible & venue is beautiful. Rafael is patient, takes the time to work with you, gives advice on the do's and don'ts for new timers planning an event like my now husband and I and on top of everything, he has a great personality; he is humble and honest and treats you as if you're a close friend rather than a customer ! Whatever you plan, he will surprise you with 5x the plan on your special day. So don't hesitate & party on at oligarch ! read more