This place is great and the bartender frank makes the best drinks will definitely come back

Based on a recommendation decided to give Rivercrest a try when visiting Astoria and was not disappointed. After being welcomed by the bartender we were directed to seat ourselves anywhere in the restaurant, choosing a hi top table by the front window. The menu is accessed via a QR code and after an issue connecting was finally able to place the order. Started with the maple glazed brussel sprouts which were a little lite on the maple glaze but overall very good. Stayed with their Monday Special consisting of a cheeseburger, choice of a side ( salad, tator totes, French fries ) and a beer for only $18. Burger served with a tomato and lettuce and was juicy and cooked to perfection. Overall service was good. Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. Great neighborhood restaurant/pub offering a wide selection of food and craft beers along with daily specials. There's a full bar with available seating along with both indoor and outdoor table seating. I'll definitely be revisiting whenever I'm in the Astoria area again. read more

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I came here for my Thanksgiving dinner. One of the few locations I saw that had good ratings, a menu comparable to what you expect in a traditional Thanksgiving meal and pricing that made this more economical than making my own meal at home and having a ton of leftovers. Service was very friendly and I discovered the goodness of butternut squash soup (I'd not even had butternut squash before). Nobody made me feel bad for being by myself on Thanksgiving and I wasn't surrounded by a zillion families and groups. If you're dining solo and a drinker, this could be a good option for you. I liked most of the food but I think next year I will do my own meal since this was one of those things I hadn't done and figured I should do at least once in my life. If I were to do it again, this restaurant would definitely be a good option. read more

Frankie is the best bartender in NYC, never skips a beat, takes care of everyone, has great banter, and makes everyone feel like they are a part of the conversation. Great beers on tap, but Frankie brings the vibe. Stop in, have a beer, watch a game, and enjoy! He is the reason why I come to Rivercrest! read more

I don't ever really go out on a Monday night but I am so glad I finally got to try this spot last week! We have been dying to try their BIG MOZZ and were not disappointed ... in anything actually! The drinks were good; cheap and with a good amount of alcohol. I had an old fashioned and we shared a bunch of appetizers. We got the big mozz (duhhh that's why I went), a giant pretzel, nachos, pickle fries, wings, a pizza and fish tacos. The food was amazing! The portions were good and we literally were able to take some stuff home. The BIG MOZZ was massive AND cheesy so I would definitely come back here again for it. We definitely got our moneys worth and our server was a doll! Shoutout to Jorge, he was super nice, attentive and even brought us out samples of different beers to try. The bar was packed and since the place is massive, we were able to find a quiet little corner to sit our group of 5. See you soon Rivercrest! read more

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Went to Rivercrest for New York Restaurant Week, and I have to say, I was impressed. The limited menu had some great options on it. Though, Brussels sprouts were definitely the best dish. The staff was friendly, even with The Super Bowl looming in a few hours. They were still attentive, even though they needed to prep for that. Definitely recommend stopping by if you want some good bar food. Save room for the fried Oreos. If you do, I'd recommend adding a little bit of salt on top of the Oreos. Might sound weird, but it really adds a special something to them. read more

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I recently had dinner at Rivercrest. I generally have had good experiences there. Recently I went in and my group got the Big Moz, which is surprisingly good considering its just a big $16 social media inspiring piece of cheese. It is pretty tasty. I would say it is one of those things work going to eat. I recently got the Brisket Smoked Gouda Melt. I really just did not like it. I am sure someone else might have liked it. It just didn't do it for me. I felt the brisket was dry and not Gouda. I was expecting to be overwhelmed by the tastes of brisket and smoked Gouda competing for my attention. Neither gave me anything to worry about. Luckily, there was Big Moz. They have Cider on tap and it was cold. Jessica was taking care of our table and was very attentive and sweet. Despite my having said nothing, she noticed that I did not eat my sandwich and asked for a box. She inquired about the experience and the sandwich and I still just said "it's ok, I just didn't like it". She offered to give me something else or to send me home with something else. I declined. She took the sandwich off the bill. That service, that commitment to noticing my experience and trying to make it right with the lens of my having gone to get something to eat and making sure I actually ate that night because I chose their venue, is something that has been lost in today's food world. It's why I would happily go back to Rivercrest and how I can not like my sandwich and give the place a five star review. They earned every star. read more

This place is fantastic for all people who love bars with good food and drinks, don't forget great service and staff

The food was fantastic. The big mozz was super filling and tasty. The pretzel was soft and hot. The potato flatbread was unusual and yummy. Great beer selection. The waitress was attentive and nice. The place has cool vibes. Would definitely come back. read more

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I recently went to Rivercrest to meet friends to watch a basketball game. Vanessa, our waitress, went out of her way to give fantastic service. Despite the crowds, she maintained a friendly personality and worked nonstop. The food was delicious, especially the chicken wings and giant mozzarella stick. Ciara, the manager, went out of her way to help me with a credit card issue. She even checked up on my billing a few days later. I have never had anyone go the extra mile to help a customer. I would highly recommend this restaurant and its amazing staff! read more

We had our son's 1st birthday at Rivercrest and we're so happy we did. The team was wonderful. The food was delicious and the space was perfect! We had the best time and they took such good care of us. We're so grateful! read more

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came here for a bday event . I honestly thought it would be more fun lol Thata not the places fault. It was a small area in the back . A curtain divided us from the rest of the crowd . Which wasn't very much place was linda dead. The only music was background music none in the actual area we were at. kind of a bummer! There's a bar in the back but everytime we ordered a drink we had to wait because I guess the main bar had to make the drink. Not sure . The guy was nice would bring the drink to the table . the food was appetizers. max and cheese bites, sliders, pork buns and french fries. Food was pretty good. we had kids with us and they didn't have ice cream but he told us where to get some and we were able to eat it there. Unfortunately, my phone died because my kid was playing with it and I couldn't get pictures. there is also a chalkboard in the bathroom downstairs which i thought was so cool so we all wrote inspiration quotes for the bday girl . read more

After looking at the menu for this place, I was so excited. They have a zero-proof section on the drink menu which I love. I am particularly fond of bar food, I mostly love anything fried and cheesy so our group got a bunch of things to share. I tried the mac and cheese, pickle fries, loaded potato flatbread, spinach and artichoke croquettes and the big mozz. The mac and cheese tasted great, I would've loved it with some bread crumbs and the cheese sauce was ever so slightly separated and grainy but I do like a more mild and creamy mac and cheese so this very satisfying. I also enjoyed the flatbread which quite literally was mashed potato pizza. I just think the mashed potatoes needed a bit more salt or butter flavor wise but I still loved it and loved the addition of sour cream on top. Now for the fried stuff, I did feel like everything kinda tasted the same, just like a deep fryer. The pickle fries had more breading than pickle, the croquettes and fried mozzarella tasted the exact same to me, probably because the croquettes also had a layer of mozzarella on top. The layer of breading on the mozzarella was thick which was good to balance how much of cheese was in there but I do think the flavor of the fried breading overpowered the mild nature of mozzarella a bit. But look at me, I'm being picky about bar food. Overall everything was pretty good, nothing tasted gross or felt too greasy. I quite liked the experience. I liked that I was able to order on my phone and keep a tab open on there and the servers arrived pretty quickly after submitting orders virtually which was cool. The bathrooms were actually really cool looking too with chalkboards and papier-mâché walls. read more

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Food was good better than I expected the wings man... got the buffalo believe me not going to disappoint. My boo got the fried Oreos she tore them thangs up even came with a cup of milk. Got the parmesan tots also also good. Got a peach drank but forgot the name of it good (another one). Service was great we sat by the bar we got check in on constantly but not to much where it's over bearing. I for the bartender name who was there but he was cool as hell. The ambience was good sport bar vibes nothing to complain about at all. This was a late night find and it was a good one read more

I'll start with, We wanted to watch the Yankee game, game starts at 6;30 we get there at 6:45 the place isn't too full at all, we grab seats at the bar with a view of the Yankee game on tv. (There was about 9-10 tvS in the room I was in) Mets were also playing and the Knicks game was coming on at 7:30. By 7:30 the place got pretty full and they turned the Yankee game off, I asked if they could maybe put it on another one of the tvs that were showing the Mets game next to each other or the tvs showing the same knicks game next to each other. I was told someone was watching those and she couldn't change it. Ok, but we was also enjoying the tv they changed the Yankee game on for someone else. If the food was good, I may have returned. If the service was good I may have returned. But I had to wave and flag down the bartender just to order a beer, and 4 beers later I had to flag down for every other round. They don't care about people who aren't a regular face. The guy next to me was soo soooooooooo drunk and a space invader and they just kept serving him beers.... Wings were ok, typical bar wings. sliders were not good and the chicken tenders had a really weird flavor in the breading, arrived a bit cold. The dipping sauces looked like they had been sitting for a long time I wouldn't use them. I hope I painted a vibe of the whole experience. I wouldn't come back here read more

On my most recent trip into NYC, I flew into LaGuardia Airport. That turned out to be perfect since I landed at around the start of the weekend Spurs match versus Brentford. It was nice to check this place out as I saw that it was the official home for the Queens Spurs Supporters Club. From the airport, I took the M60 bus over to Steinway St then walk a few blocks up and over to the bar. For a Spurs morning match, they had a limited menu. Since I wanted to order the Eggs Benedict Florentine off of their brunch menu, I had to wait until 11 am. That was perfectly fine since there was still another half of football to watch. I was only drinking water and the bartender kept my glass full. You'll have to take a flight of stairs down for their restrooms. Both the food and service was good. It was a chill spot to catch a Spurs match. COYS! read more

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We went this past Sunday to watch the Bills game and I was so pleasantly surprised by the attention we received, and the quality of the food! I've only been to Rivercrest for drinks and this is my first experience trying their food! We shared the Nachos Rancheros, side of tots, and the PB&J crepes! WOW the nachos were absolutely fresh, the tortillas nice and crispy with just the right amount of cheese and guac. The tots with super fresh and crispy, and the crepes .... Well they left us speechless! Talk about a yummy and healthy treat! It wasn't overly sweet in any way, and the jelly is freshly made with cooked strawberries - not sweet at all! The PB as nice and crunchy and the bananas super sweet! We had to order an extra order of the crepes before we left because we just couldn't get enough of them! Definitely Rivercrest left us with a lasting impression and we cannot wait to return for brunch! Additionally, our server and the hostess that day were so accommodating and professional. I don't know their names but we sat at table D8. The hostess noticed we had lefitovers and despite the very busy day (it was packed!), she noticed we needed to_go boxes and offered to bring them to us! That was a really nice touch and I loved how she noticed. Everyone there was so hard working and kind, Thank you, Rivercrest, for a wonderful experience. We will be back soon! PS: I LOVED that they have a Bloody Mary cocktail called "TOP TOMATO" ... I'm a born and bred Astorian, and used to shop at TOP TOMATO with my family as a child. Hey - if you know, you know!!! read more

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Hosted a birthday for 40 people - cannot say enough about the staff, the space, the food, and the experience. They were super flexible and ready to do anything to cater to what we wanted. I think everyone at the party commented on how great the space was, and how delicious the food was. We did the slider station and a cheese platter and it was just perfect. Price was very reasonable based on everything we got and we left feeling like we got an amazing deal. Highly highly recommend for events! read more

Rivercrest continues to be an excellent place for satisfying comfort food. The menu has some really good sweet and savory choices . I recommend the pull apart cheese bread , served in a very warm skillet . Recently I had the peanut butter and jelly crepes - nicely served with a fresh banana slice inside . It was fantastic. Allagash beer - my one true beer love - is always on tap at Rivercrest . The vibe is great here. Great for 2 or a full table . Great employees and management an added plus. read more

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Rivercrest has quickly become my go-to spot on Ditmars! First off- Kat is a GEM and I love running into her when she's working, what a ray of sunshine. Secondly, the hot wings and fried pickles are 10/10, like I'm actually obsessed with the fried pickles. My favorite drink on the menu is the cold brew martini, it may be the best I've ever had in Queens. I also enjoy the Rivercrest version of French75!!! read more

I went to Rivercrest for the first time, even though it is in my neighborhood. And boy am I glad I did! We went for a parent association meeting, so it was a large group with children. The waitress was so sweet and accommodating when our group kept expanding. She also wasn't frazzled by taking all of our orders and dealing with a spill. And the food was yummy! It was a great experience and I will definitely be going back. read more

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The food was fine, but nothing to write home about. Good portion size. Bottomless brunch drinks were watered down. Service was okay. Was not a bad choice for brunch but also not the best. read more

I celebrated my birthday here a week ago and cannot say enough good things about my experience! Before booking my party here, I had actually never been to Rivercrest. Of all the places I reached out to, I ended up choosing them because they were accommodating, communicative, and within my budget. However, after booking the party I decided to make several (incognito) trips to check out the space and food. Each time I visited I felt more confident in having chosen them and they did not disappoint. The food was plentiful and most importantly delicious. I chose a package that offered 5 hors d'oeuvres for 2 hours and each one of the selections was a hit. There are items offered in their party packages that are not on the regular menu, like their delicious pork belly bao buns and birria empanadas, which I hope make it onto the specials menu in the future. As my party was winding down they provided to-go boxes and bags for my guests to take food home and my guests left full and happy. I really have to thank Ciara, Jessica & Jesse for making my birthday celebration a memorable one. They made sure to take care of my guests, made us feel welcomed, and allowed us to linger well after my party ended. Unfortunately, I was having too good a time to take any pictures of the food so i'm posting photos of the food I ate during my secret visits. read more

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Excellent New Year's Eve party. There was no cover charge, the tables and place was nicely decorated and they even did a free champagne pour at midnight. Always a good time and it just felt like we were all a big family while bringing in the New Year! Also had ample TVs to watch the ball drop. If you're into sports, the TVs are great since they're not just near the bar but all over the place. Highly recommend. read more

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Rivercrest was a fantastic venue for my wife's birthday party! We had previously dined there during restaurant week, and were fans of the beer list, which included locals and rare finds, as well as the food and cocktails. Rivercrest set aside a large dining area for our party of 50 people. They provided us with a special catering menu, in addition to allowing us to order off the standard menu. We had a number of dietary restrictions including vegetarians and gluten-free guests, and Rivercrest was able to accommodate all and clearly label the food. They reached out to me in advance to coordinate decorations for our event. We had flowers on the tables, and were able to get a birthday slideshow running on 5 TVs, while the kids played Nintendo on a 6th TV. They also pulled a velour curtain across our section to give us privacy from the bar area. Rivercrest's waitstaff were extremely attentive. They checked in with me with suggestions on when to bring out and replenish our catering, and were responsive when we ordered extra food for the kids table. We were delighted to hear that two of the guests from our party have reached out to Rivercrest to book their events. It was a seamless experience. We look forward to returning from dinner, and for our next party. read more

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I can't say enough about this restaurant. The over the top service, ambiance, friendly atmosphere! Best food in Astoria!! The weekend brunch is incredible! I had the biscuit sliders! Unbelievable! All the food is 10/10 ! And the staff are amazing! Best bartenders in all of New York! And Kath! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Decided to go to Rivercrest on a holiday weekend. It wasn't crowded and my group of 4 were seated right away. All of the staff were attentive and nice. Water was always refilled right away. Now the food- delicious. We really, really REALLY loved the pickle fries and dry rubbed chicken tenders for apps. The also enjoyed the chicken sandwiches for dinner. The sandwiches were great, but the tater tots were praised for days on end. They were so crispy. I also enjoyed the rhubarb negroni. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The atmosphere is that of a sports bar. Big loud TVs surround each table. The nice waitress turned the sound down of ours. I enjoyed the vegan buffalo wings and the fish tacos. Hubby had the Caesar salad and a sandwich. I do recommend this place, especially if you want to watch football and eat good food. The beer is plentiful too! read more

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I love the beer selection at this place! Great draft beer! They have flights too! The burgers are really good. Not a fan of the wings- soggy and flavor of the bourbon bbq was okay but I would get wings again. Mac and cheese has too much going on. Tater tots are good! Pork sliders not bad but could be more flavorful. I like being able to just order on an app. This place is really nice, big, and lots of tvs. They have a DJ some times- good music and all kinds. Bathrooms are awesome- open single use- chalk boards for writing on the walls, clean. Good service- friendly. read more

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Went during Restaurant Week. Our waitress/bartender was so nice. Got there before the kitchen open. She seated us and took our food and drink order. Was so attentive. The food was delicious especially the desserts . Sorry I didn't get your name. Would definitely recommend Rivercrest read more

What kind of bar doesn't have bottled water???? That's all I got to say . Let's get with the times people Thanks for responding back but then why don't your waitresses know this and said they didn't ? read more

A family-friendly bar with a welcoming atmosphere on Valentine's Day. The bartenders were friendly, and the DJs played a great mix of genres, creating a fun and inclusive. read more

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Happy Belated Birthday to my amazing friend, Nic! Over three weeks ago, I made a reservation via Resy for brunch today. Thank god Rivercrest's calendar was available 30 days in advance. Nic and I arrived 15 minutes before my 12:00 pm reservation. After the hostess verified our NYS Excelsior Pass and Photo Id, she seated us at my requested table in front of the Astoria mural. If you want to open a tab, you have to scan the QR code then download TabbedOut! Instead, we ordered food from our server Kastania since I can't access TabbedOut on my phone. Brunch: Nic - The Rivercrest Standard Burger (Medium Well) + Tater Tots with Pineapple Juice Me - My eyes were already fixated on their Créme Brûlée French Toast mmm *hubba hubba* so yummy Bookmark this spot and also ask for Kastania because she provided excellent service to us! read more

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I wish I could try everything here! Wait time, Friday lunch: none. Food: -Chicken Tinga Taco 10/10. Chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy and had great flavor. Added the salsa verde and the cilantro lime sauce also. Didn't really need the sauce but still great with it on it. Made it a little more wet. Flavors are bursting, these are delicious! -Baja Fish Taco 10/10. Fish cooked perfectly and you can taste the beer batter a little too. Cabbage slaw added a good flavor. Cilantro lime crema could taste the cilantro, added a good creaminess to the taco. Really freaking good. -Grilled Chicken Stackwich 7/10. Can't tell the chicken is marinated.. tasted like avocados and unspicy jalapeño peppers. There's also 3 piece of bread, which think maybe is too much.. just a regular sandwich would probably be better. -they also have a wide range of craft beers; something for everyone. Recommendations for the restaurant: a pick 2 or 3 taco option so that you can try multiple in one dish! read more

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I kind of wish I lived in Astoria because then this would so be my go to bar. Came here after a friend's birthday brunch for just some low key vibes, a good spot for the guys to watch their sports and good food, and this place nailed it. I was very impressed with how good everything tasted and how great the service was. Delicious wings, burgers and a very fancy looking and tasty truffle Mac and cheese. We had a big group and everyone got to order through their own tab with a QR code, which is genius. I will definitely be recommending this bar to friends! read more

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I have no idea why this thing states I'm from Texas. My Gawd, I'm a Bulldog from Georgia. Now my brothers and my youngest son are a different story, and I'm not going to tell you about them right now. I have gone to Rivercrest ever since I read an article about it at my home in Georgia. During Covid in an effort to aid in Blood donations, they (damn Yankees) started offering a pint to whomever donated a pint. Good people. I've been going here whenever I visited my oldest son and/or saw my ex-wife, who lives in Queens. I just returned from Rivercrest, slightly wet from a winter rain, and feeling little if any bad effects from the weather. I just had to write about my experience. There was a holiday party in the main seating area so we sat near the bar. I presumed the service would be iffy, I was wrong. Kevin the Irish barkeep and fan of Guinness was great. He was personal, and informative, especially to a person who was down on his luck. The first beer I ordered(a Southern Tier Stout) was a no go since the tap ran dry-DRATS. The second beer a KCBC stout was fine. All this time, while running the bar, Kevin kept us served. I started feeling like the Taoiseach. As to the food we had the brisket sandwich-delicious and fried brussel sprouts. Well the brussel sprouts couldn't quite be perfect, because they were a bit overdone. The rest of the food was spot on. While eating the manager came by and checked on us, and later on another server came by. By now I was beginning to think I might be in line to replace the current mayor, So in summary it was a great experience. read more

I remember when Rivercrest opened I knew it would be a great addition to the Ditmars area. ...and it is. The menu isn't huge, but the food is very good. Drinks are strong. The place itself is huge inside, and they have a nice outdoor dining setup. When you order food/drinks, you order and pay straight from your phone so there's minimal wait staff involvement. That said, the staff was great and very friendly. The truffle tots are straight crack. The pizza was really good (I was not expecting this at all), as was the crispy chicken sandwich. Will be back for sure. read more

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Came by for brunch last weekend. Sat outside, they have a nice outdoor seating area around the side of the building. Very open but still separated from the other tables. Inside the tables were nicely separated but no plexiglass. Ordering was a bit confusing. There was a qrcode on the table that when you scanned it, it came up with a menu and told you to order through that. But then a waitress came over and said to order through her, but one of our party had already ordered through the app, kind of confusing. We started off with a Skillet Cheese Bread. Holy shit, if you order anything from here order this! It was warm, soft and the honey ricotta spread was everything. Would come back for this alone. For my main, I ordered The Rivercrest Standard Burger with tater tots. The burger was solid, nothing special but good. The tater tots were awesome! Super crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Kept that way the entire time, not greasy at all. We all got the bottomless brunch with our meals. I liked how they had other options besides a mimosa. OJ gives me heartburn haha. read more

Rivercrest - The Rivercrest Standard Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

Good place to watch the game or have a big group (many other places in Astoria are too small for that). They have a lot of tvs. Sport bar vibes. read more

me and two of my co workers came to this bar after the Mets game. one of the worker, amber was amzing and. I would giver hera 10/10. she deserves it! read more