Came back to R40 to finally try their dinner menu, and overall it was super delicious! Just a…read moreheads-up that portions are on the smaller side, we came with a group of 6, but this spot feels much better suited for groups of 2 to 4. Tuna Tartare ($28) | 5/5: this was refreshing with a delicious citrusy tang Arugula Pesto Gnocchi ($26) | 4.5/5: Loved this! The gnocchi was thinly sliced and cooked perfectly, and the zucchini slices were a highlight. Arroz Negro ($24) | 4.5/5: Rich and creamy with a great depth of squid ink flavor. The crispy fried calamari topped it off nicely. Calabrian Pork Ragu ($26) | 4.25/5: Had a slight gamey note, but overall a solid pasta dish Skirt Steak ($60) | 4.25/5: R40 is known for their steaks, and this was definitely way better than the dry aged, though I've had better before. El Classico Empanada ($8) | 4.25/5: Loved how meaty, flaky, and savory this was. Crab & Shrimp Empanada ($9) | 4/5: Appreciated how large the empanada was, but it could've used more crab and shrimp filling Red Snapper ($56) | 4/5: Perfectly cooked fried snapper, loved that it was boneless and easy to share 30-Day Dry-Aged NY Strip ($96) | 3/5: Pretty disappointing for a dry-aged steak. It felt overcooked for medium-rare and was quite tough/rough.

First off the ambiance is vibey and cute for a date night. I love the open concept with the…read morekitchen. And the service is just ayce!! The staff and everyone was just INCREDIBLE. So personable and friendly. Between each course (appetizer, main, dessert) they clean ur table and gave fresh utensils and plates. Which I feel is a rare thing to do (at least back at home in CA). Now the food, AMAZING. We've been here in NY and had our fair share of vibey restaurants and hole in the walls. But this place serves vibes and actually lives up to the food. Usually you get one or the other but man I would def come back!! Check the pics for the food (: cheers!

This place has a good vibe and great food! The animal burger and mac n cheese are absolutely…read moreDELISHHH! The service is fast and staff is very helpful and kind.

Nice bbq spot in Astoria the employees were nice. We got the wings & bbq dry rubbed ribs. The…read moreribs were a bit dry & no I don't mean because it had dry rub the actual meat was a bit dry. The wings were good. I asked for well done & although they weren't ℓℓ done they weren't bad. The garlic broccoli was excellent. So good & seasoned right. The place definitely looks like a bbq place. I would go again to try something different.

We stopped by for dinner & drinks, they start u off with some great bread & olive oil, very good…read more Drinks Pinot grecio & Moscato both good went well with our meal. Appetizer we had the Burrata, wow it was delicious, melts in your mouth so good with the tomatoes & pesto great to also dip the bread into. Main dishes I had the Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Tartufo, yumm this was so good fresh tasting gnocchi , excellent flavor to this dish one of the best truffle dishes I've had in some time, so good Hubby actually came back the next day & got me one to go! Hubby had the Agnolotti di zucca very good as well, great tasting sauce & pasta. We manage to have room left for desert we had the Pistachio & Strawberry gelatos both very good & just the right amount of sweet to end our meal. Restaurant is a good size, nicely decorated dimly lit inside good for intimate date nights, service was good. Price wise on the high side but doable, everything we had was very good, worth the try we enjoyed our meal.

What a charming neighborhood gem! We came on a Monday night as a party of three to celebrate our…read morefriend Liz's bday and I have had this place bookmarked for a while and it easily exceeded expectations. The decor is simple but cozy, it seems like a place you find yourself in, in the middle of the week. The food: Anchovy Special with Arugula and Orange Supremes- Shocking how good this was, the anchovy was cooked perfectly, they were incredibly tasty without being oily. It went nicely with the arugula and the freshness of the citrus. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=WXs8evyJarabbHv9XVj6fw Melanzane alla Parmigiana- breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil. This was basically an eggplant parm and the eggplant was cooked perfectly, the cheese was ok but the sauce made this dish really tasty with the nice homemade focaccia they give you in the beginning. Branzino Special with Cannelli Beans and Swiss Chard. This was the winner of the evening. The cripsy skin was amazing. The fish was cooked to perfection, the cannelli beans I thought were going to be weird but it added a nice creaminess to the fish. Lastly the swiss chard was crunchy on the ends and nice and tender on the leaf. This should be put on the regular menu. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=xNVfJCmf89OOY-1ME3FY7Q Controfiletto- grilled prime angus N.Y. strip steak served with roasted marble potatoes. I hate to say it but as good as the steak was, the roasted potatoes was the star of show. The potatoes were amazing. Pappardelle alla Bolognese- housemade ribbon pasta, meat sauce. This was good but came off a bit plain. The pasta was homemade but it was almost to a fault since the pasta came out too soft. The flavors were good but I felt this would have been a better, reheated the next day kind of dish.

10/10 I truly recommend this place…read more The food was amazing, everything fresh... if you are a meat lover this is your place to be. The ambience is pretty cool and the service from everybody its excellent specially from David the waiters manager For sure me and my wife will be back.

Such a great experience! Definitely my favorite Fogo in NY. David gave us amazing service and was…read moreso friendly and attentive. The food and caipirinhas were delicious too! Definitely coming back!

Make a reservation. A first visit for both of us. We did…read morenot have one ans we graciously sat at the bar. The wait was an hour for a table.Greg, the bartender was attentive and refreshing with his honest suggestions. The cuisine was delicious and abundant portions. Hurry up and go eat.

I was extremely disappointed with the service at Park Side. While the food was actually very good,…read morethe overall customer service and experience were frustrating and far below what I expected. I had made a reservation specifically to celebrate my birthday, yet when we arrived, we were sent to the third floor because apparently even the reservation and seating arrangements could not be properly managed. When you make a reservation for a special occasion, you expect at least a basic level of organization and attention. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The staff also lacked professionalism and presentation. Some employees appeared extremely tired, disoriented, or as if they might have been dealing with a hangover. Communication was another major problem. The English proficiency of several staff members was very limited, which made it incredibly difficult to resolve even a simple issue with my order. What frustrated me the most was the management. I asked to speak with the manager because there had been a mistake with my order and I simply wanted to explain what happened and make a suggestion. The manager never came out to speak with me or address my concern. Instead, I was left trying to communicate with employees who either did not understand what I was saying or were unable to help. The owners of Park Side should pay much closer attention to the professionalism, training, communication skills, and especially the management of the staff representing their restaurant. Good food alone is not enough when the service makes the entire experience stressful and unpleasant. My advice: simply DO NOT GO ON A SUNDAY. It was chaotic, poorly managed, and honestly a disaster. I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and what should have been an enjoyable experience ended up being unnecessarily frustrating. The food was good, but the service and overall experience were terrible.

Nick's Bistro serves seriously good Greek food, and you can tell the whole team takes pride in what…read morethey do--from the servers to the cooks and manager. I went on a quiet Tuesday and basically had the place to myself. They even showed me around the back, which was pretty cool and made me appreciate the operation even more. I tried the lemon stuffed cabbage because I wanted something besides the usual gyro. Remember to always eat your vegetables! The decor is great for a date, great lighting. I found plenty of street parking. It is a place that clearly cares about what they serve.

Intimate and cozy, this is where the locals of Forest Hills come to enjoy delicious Greek fare. The…read moreservers are all very attentive and helpful with suggestions. Came with some friends for lunch. We all got various combinations of the mixed plate and an order of fried calamari. The calamari was lightly breaded in a flaky batter that brought out the flavors of the squid. Cooked to perfection it was tender, not chewy. As for the mixed platters, we had lamb gyro and the souvlakis as well as the lemon potatoes and fries. The lemon potatoes were perfectly seasoned and had a nice tartness to each bite. The lamb gyro was tender. The chicken souvlaki being moist and flavorful is the barometer for the level of detail that goes into every plate served.

A place you must experience to get the whole ball of wax !…read moreIt is a wonderful restaurant with many must have dishes such as veal Don Peppe, seafood salad, baked clams linguine clam sauce,peppers and onions,the house salad !Wow all so good !

Food amazing service phenomenal and the ambiance brings me back to when I was a kid and I love it!!…read moreTop notch place nobody makes a better shrimp dish around

Very unassuming,it's in a shopping center but don't be fooled!…read moreFood was delicious we were there for lunch had the French onion soup broth was very flavorful and the onion and cheese tres bien had the pate and the la bagez,delicious! Service was exceptional! Would highly recommend

Came here and it happened to be restaurant week. I was excited to come here finally but I was a…read more bit disappointed. Complementary bread and butter that they kept refilling, which were good. I got the salmon tartare and it was a bit too heavy on the dill and horseradish for my liking. I got the duck confit and the restaurant menu version has it without the orange sauce. The duck was expertly cooked with tender meat and crispy skin but there was no seasoning. I had to put salt to add flavor. The potatoes side was good though. I took a bite of my friend's chicken cordon bleu and this tasted excellently. Got the chocolate mousse and it was a nice dark chocolate. I want to come back to try other items. The service was very nice!

Rainhas never disappoints!! The food is always delicious, the meats are tender and we love the…read morepineapple! The service is great and it's not noisy either! And when you come here, make sure you find Johnny M. He is amazing!

The place is clean with ample space…read more The salad bar had a decent amount of sides and options. We came for dinner and the staff was very attentive. Which is a bonus as they make sure they take care of you and switch up different proteins. The steak was cooked well. Only qualm is that the flavor was lacking slightly. All in all would come back.

Ate here on a Sunday night with some friends. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty. I know…read moreit was a Sunday night but it didn't seem to bode well. Fortunately, the food was delicious and service was impeccable. We ordered 4 entrées to share and enjoyed everything. My favorite was the Half-Baked Chicken. The skin was so crispy and the chicken so tender. The Braised Short Rib was also really good and the crispy Brussels sprouts that come with it were the perfect amount of crispy. The other dishes we ordered were good too. We finished everything down to the last grain of rice. Half-Baked Chicken 10/10 Braised Short Rib 10/10 Creamy Pesto Garganelli with Grilled Chicken 8/10 Jumbo Seared Scallops 8/10

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.