Visited Rove twice in the last weeks. Menu is simple and has good offerings. Salads are fresh, tasty, and not overly dressed. My husband and I enjoyed the hummus platter. We also the meatloaf entree (this is the Monday offering). Beef was perfectly seasoned. They have happy hour everyday from 3 to 8. Add this to the "keeper" list. read more

have been here twice. it was good 18 months ago. tonite not so much. The burger had arugula instead of lettuce. gross. and 2 small strands of onion. My wife's meal was mediocre. read more

We went during happy hour with a party of 8, there was plenty of seating and the food was absolutely delicious! I had the Rove Burger and it was one of the best veggie burgers I've ever tried. I highly recommend! read more

Rove - Rove Burger (black bean patty) - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Hacing soke awesome buffalo wings, nachos and dip and a glass of wine. Great ambiance, music and pleasantly packed with good looking people. will come again .definitely!!! read more

Rove - Wine with some friends and fam. - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Folks, I was initially going to simply not review this place. My wife and just went for brunch the one time, and I was thinking 'maybe it's an off day' and I was going to leave it at that' but ah...No. Walk in, not bad, moderate noise but ya it's a bar/restaurant so this is perfectly normal, we're seated and given menus. We order out food, and I order a cup of tea. My tea come in a...Paper to go cup. Huh. this is a tad odd, but ok then, maybe they're out of mugs or something at 11:20 am? My food is...Ok. Nothing special. In hindsight, I realize that the whole 'all dishes come with toast', well maybe that doesn't count for what I got, because I didn't get toast either.... Ah well. This being said, my wife reports that her food was 'pretty good'. We've finished our food, and I'm considering getting a second cup of tea (The Horror!) and the waiter comes up to our table and proceeds to tell us... He needs our table. He's really sorry but he needs us to go. Now. Wait, what? Now? What. The Fuck. Well you see, he wanted to push our two top next to this other two top, to make a 4 top...... Never mind that there are other 2 tops he could combine. He felt it was necessary to chase US out. Right then, to seat whomever was waiting. Before then, I'd been thinking 'not bad, a shade pricey maybe give it another shot sometime' Now? Ya, no. read more

Saturday was my 7th or 8th time having Brunch at Rove, and it never disappoints. Matter-of-fact, it has become my go-to Brunch spot here in Forest Hills. Ended up getting to the restaurant about 15 minutes prior to when Brunch service begins. No problem, we were told. Take a seat and we will be right with you. Not that I'm suggesting you show up before the restaurant opens, but point being that the waitress and staff could really not have been any nicer. The food itself is always delicious. I had the omelette w/ pepperjack cheese, bacon and avocado. Was charged an extra $1 for egg whites, which I have no problem with. Person I ate with had the Eggs Benedict, and they cleaned their plate as well. If I have one criticism it is that we were charged an extra dollar for swapping out the home fries for french fries. I get the extra dollar for the egg whites. Not necessarily on-board with the dollar up-charge for the change in potatoes, but then again, not a deal breaker either. As much as I love Banter, I am not a fan of the long lines for weekend Brunch. I'm shocked that Rove is still pretty accessible, and admittedly, had to think twice about posting this review for just that reason. Then again, in a neighborhood with alot of mediocrity, want to give credit where credit is due. Rove deserves it! read more

We like Brunch here and I always go for the Two Eggs Any Style with slab bacon, red potato hash and toast - for Pete's sake, ask for your hash well done or it'll arrive mushy. I won't eat mushy potatoes. Coffee comes in an insulated paper cup and I've never received a refill. The decor is cute and Rove attracts young families and groups, so it can be a little noisy. read more

This is a nice hole in the wall restaurant. The drinks are a bit watered down but the food makes up for it. The pork buns are savory and the Mac and cheese balls are good as well. Overall, the food is pretty good and the staff is always friendly. read more

I've been to the Rove twice - safe to say I'm a fan! I appreciate their consistency in quality of food and service. Each time I've had the same sweet, patient, attentive waitress. She is the best! I've had everything from their wings, steak sandwich, and salmon and vegetables - it was ALL delicious! read more

Came here for refuel/lunch after moving at the end of April. I got the breakfast burger and swapped out the english muffin for brioche bun, with cajun fries on the side (they give you options for regular, cajun or salad iirc). The spicy mayo sauce was excellent and went perfectly with the cajun fries. We were there for quite a while, did 2-3 rounds of shots to celebrate my move, and the bartender was very nice to chit chat with us. The place is very chill. We sat at the bar but there were a couple of tables available. Nice hidden gem in Forest Hills. Would come back either for food and/or drinks! read more

Rove - Breakfast burger (on a bun instead of English muffin) - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I've only been living in Forest Hills for a few months now but the staff has treated me like a local since day 1. Friendly staff, tasty snack bites and a pretty darn good brunch. They do have a smaller beer selection on tap but that just means I don't need to bring my beer snobbery to the bar or spend 10 minutes figuring out what non IPA I'll be drinking. Overall a smaller spot but great for hanging out and kicking back a few. read more

Had brunch on Sunday at 12. It's a small place and they don't take reservations. I enjoyed the vibe, they played music but it was low, which was great because the vibe was relaxed and chill. My girlfriend and I had mimosa, the guava mimosa was amazing. I had the salmon and eggs, it was delicious, but I came with an appetite I wasn't full, so I also ordered the chicken and waffles. The food was great, drinks were great and the ambiance was chill. Will be back very soon read more

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Typical brunch spot. Nothing really unique, but if you're just looking for good brunch food this is definitely a good choice. Also not very boozy, but that's okay. I had the steak and eggs, which was okay meat was good fries were lame. Girlfriend had the eggs benedict, which was very tasty... Home fries were banging. TLDR: Meh except the home fries. read more

Rove - Steak eggs and across the eggs benedict - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I used to love this place. I introduced myself to the owner and greeted him often when I saw him around his eatery. I promoted his business to the community when I dined there for 3 years. I became friends with all of the employees. The other day when I came in he flipped on me saying I skipped on a bill. He screamed at me and embarrassed me in front of my friends and amongst all of his customers. I tried to get him to remedy the situation outside, but he continued to scream on the side. I'm still perplexed as to what I could have done. I re-paid the bill (I didn't even know anything about + a $20) right then and there and apologized, but he wanted nothing to do with me. He said I could never come back. I don't know what to do or how to handle it. I feel like an orphan. After all these years of business and relationship/community-building and bonding. I don't get it. Who comes back to a restaurant they stiffed?! Cyril has lost it. My condolences to his loved ones. read more

Small little place, but the dining area was completely empty at 5PM on a Wednesday, while the bar was half full. Immediately upon walking in, both the waiter and the bartender made eye contact, and headed toward me to say hello. Pretty welcoming! I placed a to-go order at the bar, and while waiting, the bartender poured some water. Didn't take long to get my appetizers, about 10 minutes. Braised Beef Buns: a little heavy handed on the oyster sauce, because it made the whole thing very salty, but the beef was super tender, melt in your mouth! And they were not stingy with the meat, they were very hearty thick hunks. $13 for 3 small buns. Would come back for these! read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The selection of food as well as wines and drinks were excellent. The quality of the food was one of the best I have had in the forest hills area. The place is clean, very welcoming and organized. Cozy and perfect for date nights. They have a small bar area with TVs which weren't too loud and allowed us to enjoy our conversation. The staff was very friendly, our waitress Meghan was the best! Very friendly, knowledgeable and made us right at home with pleasant conversation. The prices are very reasonable. They even have a take out menu which is awesome! It is a place I will continue to visit for dinner, happy hours I will definitely try and they have a pasta Thursday Meghan mentioned.... I will also check them out for brunch now that the nice weather is coming. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone read more

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I came here for drinks early on a Thursday night. It was one of the few places we passed that wasn't crowded, which was fine by me because we were able to get seats at the bar easily. Personally I love empty bars, although it filled up pretty quickly after we got there. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. We were given water right away. My first round was a grapefruit martini which was expensive and weak. I switched to vodka tonics after that, which were stronger and better. The beer selection was nothing special. I had a side of fries which were plentiful and tasty. My friend had the burger which looked really good. I would come back here again; it was comfy and welcoming and while I object to any menu that features nachos and quesadillas for $14, a lot of their menu items looked good. read more

Ive heard nothing but good things about Rove so I was really excited to try brunch. I got classic eggs, bacon, and home fries. Eggs were delicious and obviously cooked in butter-yum! Potatoes were flavorful and the bacon was super thick cut. The reason why I didn't give 5 stars was because my husband ordered orange juice and there was brown spots on the ice-an indicator of an unclean dispensar? Also, while the music selection was great the bass was way too loud for a Sunday morning. And lastly, as soon as we got served a 4 top had come into the restaurant and couldn't be seated because there were only 2 tops remaining. The entire time after that I felt rushed by the wait staff. They kept coming over to take 1 glass at a time from our table, checking in as of to say "are you going to leave yet??". They even tried to take our check before anything was signed or a tip was given. I would come back again. Food was tasty for a decent price but the service could be improved. read more

A great gem on Austin street,great staff,happy hour,extensive food menu..come on guys & girls need I say more..The drinks were great I played it simple & got a burger which was good as well..well what are you waiting for..go visit this place ! read more

This place is great. The waitress was very friendly, she greeted my friend and I as soon as we walked in. We were seated by the front window so we had a good view. I had the poached egg salad with grilled chicken and my friend had the steak and eggs. Both dishes were delicious and a good size portion. I would definitely come again. read more

Had brunch at Rove on Sunday afternoon. Good food and accommodating staff make it a decent choice for weekend brunch. Quality: I went with the Steak & Two Eggs for my meal. The steak was a grilled rib-eye that while skinny was tender and cooked well. There was an excess of fat on one end, but it was still a solid piece of meat. I was not a big fan of the Fries that came with it. They were skinny fries and a bit overdone, so I would recommend going with the more flavorful hash browns instead. Quantity: A big plate of food that was more than enough for breakfast. Value: $17 for Steak & Two Eggs. Ambiance: Rove is located on Austin Street in Forest Hills, Queens. After checking out Jack & Nellie's and hearing the wait time, we were directed to Rove their sister restaurant. Just a block away, it is more casual and beer oriented. They have two sections, a dining room area on the left and a bar space on the right. The decor is all over the place with an Asian mix hanging from the ceiling including symbols, sculptures, and umbrellas. The music seemed a bit aggressive for brunch, but no one else seemed to notice. Crowd: It was Mother's Day, so I was glad to see no wait here. The restaurant was full, but never overly busy. Service: Fast and friendly service. Quickly cleared a table for us and were very accommodating. Parking: Street parking exists on nearby side streets. read more

Lovely brunch with my friends. Great service too. I had the French toast. We will return there.

Delicious food in a nice atmosphere- What a great vibe and the not-too-loud music (from my days- Depeche Mode) to listen to while eating a delicious meal pre-concert at Forest Hills Stadium on an early Friday evening. Jerk chicken thighs were perfectly spicy and fried (not overly greasy). Good size appetizer. Salmon entree was done just right (on the medium side) and light. The place got more crowded as the evening neared. Looked like a fun place to go late nights for cocktails and nibbles if not for dinner. Will definitely be back and will tell my friends (who live in Forest Hills) to come here and try it! read more

Brunch, great little spot. Nice selection. Food was delicious. Friendly staff. Price is comfortable. Mix of customers, family, couples, friends, 20s and older. Bar is open so enjoy. I was boring today and enjoyed tea :) read more

Rove - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Brunch and I are like bread and butter , peanut butter and jelly , coffee and cream . I've been to practically every brunch spot in forest hills and this place was on my list of new places to check out . I enlisted my friend to come with me this time and we got there before brunch actually started . They were nice enough to sit us and it was empty at first . The server was super sweet and very accommodating . The options for brunch was pretty standard and the food was actually good . The only thing missing in my opinion was the drink. Most brunch places have a drink included with the meal . Overall cute spot I like the vibe inside . I may be tempted to try it at other times besides brunch . Pricing was just right for forest hills . Again no parking besides meter parking . So brunch on Sundays instead of saturdays. read more

Grabbed a quick drink with some wings. The honey mustard wings were great, the red sangria was quite watery. The service was great.

Loved It! I can't believe that I have let 4 years go by without me stopping in. Just had brunch and the food, staff and ambiance 5* read more

Rove - Fried chicken breakfast sandwich... YUM! - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

The staff is very friendly and extremely efficient. And the food was delicious. The burger was one of the best I've ever had. We stumbled on this place and couldn't be happier. We plan to go back regularly. read more

A solid choice for dinner and decent happy hour on a Friday night. I had stopped by Rove before for brunch but there was a bit of a wait, so we passed on it; fast forward to Friday night dinner, another place had an over 2-hour wait, but Rove was hospitable. As the world turns.... Waitress was really nice. I was debating having the salmon until this older lady seated next to us was raving about her gargantuan veggie burger. So because I'm impressionable on an empty stomach after a few sips of wine, veggie burger it was. The veggie burger was good! It was black bean based, lots of decent protein, and the patty was thick. Size really matters. As more diners flowed into the restaurant, it never felt packed or chaotic. Great vibe, good for earlyish (7pm) dinner before it gets populated by local pre-gaming folks! read more

Food was great!! Drinks even better. Had the eggs and hash and friend had the sausage burrito special. Both were good. Limited menu is why I gave four stars however the service and the drinks were def 5 stars. Nice atmosphere too. read more

This cozy restaurant serves reasonably priced brunch and the waiters are always attentive and friendly. Today was my third time here and I left feeling full and satisfied. A friend and I decided to share the chicken and waffles along with two sides. The chicken was tender and succulent; it was a delicious complement to the waffles. With a side of slab bacon cooked perfectly crispy and bite-sized potato hash, the meal was perfected by $4 mimosas! read more

Rove - Chicken and waffles with syrup and biscuit gravy, pineapple mimosa, slab bacon and potato hash. - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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What a beautiful place to dine and have drinks! Rove's warm ambience and friendly staff are so welcoming! This combined with the fresh, delicious food has me coming back week after week! Rove has a lovely list of house made cocktails and craft beer to choose from as well as a nice selection of wine. Happy hour goes until 8pm everyday! I have been frequenting Rove since it opened and have been consistently impressed with the quality and selection! Their brunch is one of the best on Austin St! Love the brunch menu selections and scrumptious brunch specials! Come visit Rove! It's guaranteed to become your new favorite on Austin St! read more

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Walk in here for brunch since Boulangerie was crowded... Place was empty, and that made it a good space for catching up with my friend. Typical brunch option... Eggs, home fries, you get it. I had the chicken and waffles for $15. The chicken strips were nothing special -- look like the stuff from frozen food package and the gravy looked like Lipton chicken soup haha... It was fine for the price if the waitress let us talk a bit more after the meal, but she gave us the bill when my friend still had a full cup of tea that she just ordered. The place was also empty. There were a pair next to us that only ordered tea... Pretty lackluster food. Let's be real though, people come for the space and for the bar, and not the food. Didn't like being rushed. read more

Found this gem while walking around aimlessly on Austin st. Great new restaurant! Walked in on pasta night and had the corn chowder soup and pasta bolognese. Soup was great, they used the right veggies and seasoning. The pasta was awesome, downside no grated cheese but minor detail. The bar and restaurant are really clean and the layout is great! They had good music playing in the background and the game playing at the bar. Wait staff was courteous and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place if you want a nice evening out with some good food. read more

Visited a friend in Forest Hills and hit up Rove for brunch. We were seated immediately and our server was very friendly and accommodating. I had the eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly with a nice soft yolk on top of Canadian bacon and English muffins, the hash brown potatoes were nicely seasoned with some baby arugula on the side. The dish came together nicely. My friend had the chicken and waffles but for some reason they couldn't make waffles, instead they made pancakes. The pancakes were fine also. The chicken were not the size of tenders but more like nuggets. The chicken was crispy, not oily or overly salted, just right. One thing that they should do is serve the coffee in mugs instead of the paper take out cups that we had to stave off waste and be better for the ecology. They also have a bar up front for a cocktail or two. I will come back when I'm around this hood to try other dishes and some drinks. read more

Rove - American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Went on a Friday night and sat down for some dinner, not the worst place I've ever been...but nothing good enough i'd ever go back. Happy hour until 8 and half off all mixed drinks. But i ordered the gyro and it was really stale plus my fries were cold. intimate space on the restaurant side, nice lightening and overall decor. bathroom was large and really clean. what really got me was the waitress saying we needed to get up because they need the table and the group has been waiting...not a huge deal but there was another table just for 2 people and we asked can we sit there? the waitress wasn't rude but said no because that for new customers. we could sit at the bar...to which was super crowded. i feel like when your bill is $150+ and were still ordering...don't push us out because you need our table for a larger group to get a greater tip. if this is a "local spot" you should cater to everyone...not push your customers out to make more $$ off a larger group. read more

My first time at this new place. Good atmosphere. The Quesadillas are to die for! The chicken sandwich is very good! The Soda we ordered tasted weird and the water also, so the Waiter didn't charge for the Soda. The service is very good and the prices are good too. Is a nice place to go, have dinner and drinks, where you can talk without yelling. read more

I've been here a couple of times. Food is ok nothing to write home about. The staff changes quiet a few times. Poor management. read more

We've been coming to Rove since it opened. Great atmosphere. Love the hummus platter and chicken skewers. The wait staff are attentive and friendly. Great music. A friendly neighborhood bar. We love Rove read more

Rove is a solid place to go to in forest hills. They have a good menu and the people who work there always make it a great time. I will say that their service can be a little slow at times as it seems like their kitchen gets backed up, but they have make up for it with their food. Not much else to say here but a very solid place. Will visit more and post with food and service updates. read more