Came for brunch with my parents. Lovely place to have a brunch where we can casually talk and not have to worry about loud music. The menu seemed to have Spanish influenced I truly wanted to try everything! We got the smores pancakes for the table to share and they didn't last long The cocktails are also really unique and tasty! read more

Sanfords Astoria - Steak Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

I am a hard sell, and brutally honest. I don't normally post on Yelp unless the restaurant is really bad, or really good. This place was great. Generous portions, great quality, reasonably priced, fine presentation. Staff was attentive. We had yellowfin tuna tartare, filet mignon spring rolls, seafood risotto, skirt steak chiabatta, mushroom ravioli, and sour cherry cheesecake. They are famous for having 300 whiskeys. Judging by the back bar and the whiskey list, that's accurate. I definitely would return. An 8 block walk from the Museum of the Moving Image. read more

4 stars! Stylish decor and nice atmosphere - more on the upscale side. I came here for lunch and ordered the skirt steak sandwich with fries. The steak was cooked to my liking and was flavorful. And I absolutely loved the Cajun aioli. For drinks, they have an extensive selection of whiskey and fun cocktails. The service was professional and inviting. It wasn't busy when I initially came in, but by the time I left it started to get packed. So I can see they are popular. I did think they are a bit on the pricier side but overall, lovely service, beautiful decor and good food. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Sanfords at Astoria was an amazing place to come in for brunch with friends . A cute location with amazing options , the avocado toast was delicious! And I was able to get salmon on the side ! All the food was delicious and the service exceptional, can't wait to come back here again . read more

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Came to Sanfords for the first time in 10 years and it's still as good as I remember it - which is probably why it's still here after all these years. We came in for brunch after having made a reservation the night before. It was busy but we were still seated immediately and taken care of right away. Their brunch menu has a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. The two brunch drink for the price of one deal spoke to me, so I had a few bloody marys which were well made and strong. Ambiance wise it's clean and modern looking without being stuffy. My salmon benedict was fresh, hot and delicious with a hefty amount of salmon, which I really appreciated. Their breakfast potatoes are crispy and flavorful. Overall a solid spot, glad to still see it thriving. I'll be back. read more

Comfortable restaurant with great whiskey and cocktails The restaurant vibe is relaxed. The cocktails are creative and tasty. There is a well curated whiskey selection. The food is adequate. The service is helpful and attentive. read more

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The avocado egg rolls were so hot and fresh, so yummy (just a little small). This place was popping on a Sunday afternoon! The bar was packed. There is always a private party here (sweet 16, birthday parties) whenever I stop by, shows how popular this place is! I had the duck confit again with the waffles, which didn't disappoint. But I'm definitely open to trying out something else next time! read more

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Back in the day, it was the kind of local bar you just knew--the wooden booths worn in all the right places, the green leather that held a thousand conversations, laughter and late nights. It was familiar, comforting and unapologetically Astoria. You didn't need a reason to go; Sanford's was the reason. Now, walking in feels like watching an old friend blossom. The space has evolved into something truly beautiful--chic yet grounded, full of good vibrations and effortless feng shui. It manages to honor its history while embracing a modern warmth that invites you to stay a little longer. The energy is calm but alive, stylish without losing its soul. And the menu? Absolutely unforgettable. The filet mignon spring rolls are indulgent in the best way, the cinnamon pecan French toast feels like comfort and celebration on a plate, and the short rib tacos are the kind of dish you think about long after the table's been cleared. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order--every plate feels thoughtful and executed with care. What truly seals it, though, is the staff. From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family. Warm, attentive, genuine--there's a sense that they're proud of this place, and it shows. Sanford's doesn't just serve you; it welcomes you. It's rare to find a spot that evolves so gracefully while keeping its heart intact. Sanford's has done exactly that--transforming from an iconic local go-to into a refined, inviting favorite that still feels like home. A true Astoria classic, then and now. read more

Amazing experience! Service is top notch! Staff are so sweet. Ram our bartender made us great drinks. He was so attentive and made our night even more special! My friend had her birthday drinks there friday april 3 2026 and they really made it special for us. The oysters were fresh and delicious. Great happy hour food as well. The shrimp with the glaze is lovely. We also had the tuna tartare cones.. yummy! Always a great time at Sanfords! 5 star all around. read more

My daughter brought me here for Mothers Day brunch / lunch. I glanced at the menu prior to arriving and I couldn't wait to try the avocado and filet mignon spring rolls!! They were really good! Definitely not a disappointment! Both the filet mignon and the avocado rolls were exceptionally delicious!! For my main course, I wanted to try the Organic roasted chicken for lunch, but they told us they were only serving brunch that day because it was Mother's Day. I ended up settling for a chicken quesadilla, which was just OK. My daughter got the Prime Bistro breakfast burger, which was just ok as well. The fried egg in the breakfast burger was poached with an extremely runny yoke, which we were not expecting, as the menu said "fried egg" not "poached." :-( Anywho, needless to say it was nothing to write home about. Service wasn't too bad given that it was Mother's Day and slightly busy. In addition, our waitress was friendly and patient. I wouldn't mind returning in the future on a "regular day" when the lunch menu will be in effect, that way I can try their real food, which I'm sure will be enjoyable and will warrant an updated review. :-) read more

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Love Sanfords so much! I often pop in for a drink and finally found my favorite food items on the menu. I will note they have an amazing cocktail selection. Here are my highlights: -Avocado spring rolls: The best appetizer on the menu in my opinion -Filet mignon with pepper sauce: Their cuts are so tender -Truffle fries: Stands out from regular French fries -Pecan-crusted chicken salad: Very unique and flavorful! read more

Sanfords Astoria - Avocado Spring Rolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great time. Oyster special $1.50 per oyster for happy hour M-F. Came on a weeknight for an early dinner that happened to fall in the happy hour times. Server was very attentive and came by frequently to check on water and food. It was not super busy during happy hour. Honestly really love the ambiance with the wood light fixtures. Had a lovely time! read more

Sanfords Astoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great place for dinner, drinks, brunch... conveniently located near the train. Happy hour specials - oysters, bourbon, whiskey, wine and beer. I have been here for various meals with various friends and the staff was always wonderful. I've also taken myself out to chill at the bar because I was craving one of their creative old fashioneds! Lovely and large space, can accomodate a large group. PS they are vegetarian friendly! read more

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The best Negroni in New York. Aged in white American oak for 4 weeks... aging makes a lot of difference. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Aged Negroni - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

This has been a staple restaurant for us for the past few years. I'm surprised I never left a review. If you're in the Astoria area and don't know where to eat, come here. The food is amazing and there is something here for literally everyone. Its pretty family friendly as well. We went for brunch the other day and were seated right away. I recommend literally anything and everything from the menu, anyone I bring here is always super impressed. Brunch is especially good here but dinner and lunch options are also solid. We loved the truffled mac and cheese and they actually have a good dessert menu too! We will be back again and again, love this place. read more

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No wait on a Saturday afternoon (12pm-1pm) but it was decently filled. Love the cozy atmosphere and quick service. The restaurant is spacious and has plenty of room to be seated comfortably. Had the truffle mac and cheese (3.75/5) it was decent, cheesy and al dente but nothing life-changing. Also had the steak skillet (3.75/5), it was cooked fine (they don't let you choose how well the steak is cooked) and flavor was OK, but my egg was slightly overcooked. Would probably come back again since it has a decent brunch selection with no wait time. read more

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Came here for the first time for brunch and was immediately impressed by the atmosphere its is beautifully decorated and has a warm inviting ambiance. The waiter was friendly and took our order right away. The food was fresh, delicious and flavorful. We're definitely marking this restaurant as a new favorite. read more

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If I was rating soley the food here and not the service I'd give them 3.5 stars. Overall the food was decent, but they had amazing desserts. I'm deducting a star because two minutes after receiving our appetizers we were served our entrees! We each ordered French Onion soup and literally just took two spoonfuls and our waiter put the entrees on the table! By the time we finished our appetizers our entrees were cold! I never had my entree served when I just got my appetizer in my entire life! A word of advice don't put your dinner order in until you finish eating your appetizer! For entrees my husband and sister ordered a burger and fries both were decent. I had their lobster ravioli, and it was TERRIBLE! The sauce was bland and the lobster in the ravioli tasted extremely fishy like old fish! The desserts however were all delicious! The fried cheesecake was FANTASTIC! The brownie and peanut butter pie was very good! Decent place overall, but not great with terrible service! read more

I had date night here. Inside is pretty and has a classic feel. For food, we ate the following: Filet mignon spring rolls - 7/10 Charred Brussel sprouts - 8/10 Filet mignon (10 oz) - 7.5/10 Braised short rib cavatelli - 7/10 Lobster Mac and cheese - 8/10 Nothing we ate was outstanding, and the service fell a little flat, where we felt like afterthoughts. I'm not too sure if I'd go back. read more

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Went at 1pm on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Service was great and the place was clean and well air conditioned. I got the skirt steak ciabatta and it was amazing! I would definitely order it again. The fries with the sandwich were also decent. The crab cakes Benedict and the home fries were just ok. Overall I'd go back but just do your research on which foods are good before you order. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Skirt Steak Ciabatta Crabcakes Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ate here today for lunch and dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q. I had ordered and ate a dozen of oysters for my appetizer, hangry steak for my entree which was cooked medium and chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream on top for dessert that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive, welcoming and friendly including my server named Silvano for letting me pick and choose which side I can have with the hangry steak which is asparagus and au poivre sauce to make it tasty to dip on. I couldn't agree more about it. The ambiance was definitely calming and relaxing. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :D read more

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Randomly decided to have lunch here on a Tuesday afternoon. The weather was perfect and gorgeous in Astoria and it was a good time to walk around and get out our comfort zone. I had the filet mignon spring rolls and the chicken parmigiana. They were both delicious. The honey sriracha dipping sauce paired perfectly with the spring rolls--sweet and spicy. The chicken parmigiana was huge, tasty and the linguine pasta with marinara sauce was delicious. The servers were quick and efficient. Also a great vibe. Happy I got to try this place during the weekday as I could see it being totally packed during the weekends! Also it's conveniently located right off the Broadway NW station. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Chicken Parmigiana - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Sanford's in Astoria is one of those spots that hasn't changed over the years--and that's part of its charm. The atmosphere is still cozy, the service friendly, and the food consistently delicious. We had the tuna wrap, tacos, blueberry pancakes, chicken wrap, and avocado rolls. Everything was great--especially the wraps and pancakes, which were packed with flavor and super satisfying. The avocado rolls were just okay, but still a decent start to the meal. If you're looking for a reliable brunch spot with a solid menu and welcoming vibe, Sanford's is still one of Astoria's go-tos. read more

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I wish I could give this place 0 stars. My colleagues invited me for a birthday brunch. One ordered a grilled chicken with a salad and two us ordered poached eggs with salmon and potatoes. My potato had a piece of plastic. I mentioned to the waitress and she said: oh ok, I will mention it to the chef. After 5 minutes she comes back and said: the chef said that's a piece of onion. Omg! Definitely wasn't an onion. She just had to say sorry, we will be more careful. That's all! For sure we won't be back. What a birthday brunch. The only thing nice was the ambiance. read more

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I stopped in here for lunch and the ambiance and staff were great. We ordered a couple of skillets which were good definitely lacked some seasoning and the steak they only cook well done so you know how that went already. The sweet potato fries were the best part of the meal. I will definitely come back and give some other menu items a shot. The burrata was dried out so more of a fresh mozzarella. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Definitely recommend this place. This is a great whiskey bar so great to come here for drinks as well. I've come here for brunch prior and since then I recommended my sister to come here. She is absolutely in love with this place. Yesterday I came and I absolutely had to get the butternut squash ravioli since that's our favorite. I usually love avocado spring rolls, and this one was pretty darn good. I was shocked at how good the skirt steak sandwich was. I was worried it was not going to satisfy my taste buds, but it was super good and it came with fries. I got some Cajun aïoli on the side for my fries and that was a perfect pairing. The salad I'm usually in love with, but I think I just over ordered and forgot to request the grilled chicken. The chicken was a little dry for me, but that's usually not the case. Definitely recommend for a date night, dinner with friends or catch up over cocktails. I need to come back for their brunch since it's been a very long time but I know people enjoy this place for many reasons! read more

Sanfords Astoria - Skirt Steak Ciabatta, Avocado Spring Rolls, Peasant Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place has been around forever for a reason - it's consistently great. Our server couldn't have been nicer, the restaurant gives elevated diner with an insane bourbon collection to boot. The chicken salad was massive (took half of it home) and my boyfriend loved his burger. Love this place! read more

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I order from Sanfords at least once a week but decided to stop by when I had a Friday afternoon off from work. The omelet was huge and so tasty. The service was also great and the entire restaurant was super clean. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a brunch, lunch or dinner spot! read more

Sanfords Astoria - Organic Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

This review is of their weekend brunch. I went with a friend last weekend to Sanfords to celebrate my friend's birthday. We made a reservation. The staff at the front greets you right away with a smile. I recommend making a res. There were some seats at the bar, but this place gets packed. Our server came over and would make weird comments or shrug when we asked a question about the menu. I thought it was his schtick and that he was only pretending to be annoyed. I wasn't offended. I love quirky people. The brunch options are great. I am gluten free and I could have several items on the menu. I got the corn beef with sweet potato skillet without the eggs. I asked for cheese on top. It was scrumptious. I wish the skillet cooked for longer but overall my food was 4 stars. It came with a side salad. You can make your own omelette, that's what my friend got and choose your ingredients. We paid $10 extra for 2 brunch cocktails which was a good value. My friend raved about the Bloody Mary. My Kir Royale was ok. Love that everyplace has kir royales now. Alright, so here's the reason for the 3 stars. We finished our food and paid. We had been there in total a little over an hour and less than and hour and 15 minutes. I asked my friend if she was ready to go but she was finishing up a story and then we needed to use the restroom. Also, our food was digesting. We weren't planning on staying much longer, but the server came over and said people were waiting for our table and to hurry up. It was super rude. I mentioned it to another staff member when I left, they said they would take care of it. I asked if there was a time limit or something and they said no. I don't think slightly over an hour is unreasonable. If I do decide to go back I will sip my drink very slowly so I don't get rushed out. I would be anxious about going back again. I hope it's an isolated incident. I wish I could take back my over 20% tip. I know servers have a rough job but there is no reason for rudeness. Also you never know what people are going through and literally felt just like a number. I didn't see them rush anyone else out so it felt personal. read more

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I came here for brunch on a Sunday and was happy with the food and service! Food: great brunch spot! They have a menu with a ton of options from Mexican to French! I got the Truffle Fried Egg Ciabatta which was amazing! You could actually taste the truffle which I enjoyed and the Gruyère added a ton of flavor! We also got the cinnamon pecan French toast and it was very flavorful and extremely filling! Service: fast and attentive Ambience: I chose this place because of the ambience! It is holiday season and sanfords decorated both the inside and outside super well which made it so much fun! Price: the one catch here is that compared to other Astoria places, I found this spot expensive! The prices are comparable to manhattan prices! read more

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We didn't make a reservation and walked in. The front host said it will be an hour wait and we left our information. Within 10 mins she called us back because they had seating. That's a huge difference from an hour wait to 10 mins. Forecasting is tough i guess. the food was not that good i was not a fan of my salmon lox eggs benedict it was not made good. the prime steak skillet was pretty good but loaded with oil and butter and was very dry as well i wont come back here the food was miss and drinks weren't good. there's plenty of better brunch spots in the area with better ambiance as well. C+ 6/10 read more

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Amazing whiskey! Highlights include dusty Wild Turkey, EH Taylor Rye, and multiple acts of A Midwinter's Night Dram. Food - The quality is good but perhaps a bit expensive. Ambiance - The setting is very modern and upscale. Service - The bartenders are professional and knowledgeable on whiskey. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Rye whiskey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The whiskey menu here is incredible. You'll be able to find something you'll want to try or have never seen. Pricing is not bad and I think pretty reasonable. read more

Pretty good food. Great service. They have a happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays which has $7 wine. It seems prices have really climbed recently, but the quality is always solid. The average spent here for one appetizer, shared entrees, a drink each, and shared dessert was $55 per person. read more

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Birthday Tour! This year for my birthday I decided to cross off a few Yelp bookmarks. One brunch, one happy hour and 2 dinners. I kicked things off at Sandords Astoria for brunch! For a Thursday early afternoon the place was packed! As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. Love the vibe here.... Dim lighting, extensive whiskey walk, stunning light fixtures. Our waiter came over, made a few suggestions and took our order. Started off with a half dozen oysters. Served with all of the dressings, tasting as good as the presentation. For our meals I had the crispy duck confit & waffles (I've NEVER seen duck & waffles on a brunch menu before. GOOD JOB!!) and my BF had pancakes. That duck?! OMGGGGG.... I'm coming back just for it. Being that I was at a whiskey bar what better drink to order than a whiskey sour?! The waiter asked me a bunch of questions to narrow down the type of whiskey best for me. We went with a Smokey option which was sooooo good. They also served me a slice of cake with strawberries while my waiter & BF sang happy birthday. Sanford's has all of the vibes, paired with amazing food. read more

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Sanfords is great for two people or a group. They have comfy booths, good food and drink options. I also like that you can generally get a table on the same day. A lot of restaurants get fully booked days or weeks in advance. It's my go to in Astoria. read more

The ambiance was festive with music and a nice big whisky bar in the back. We came here for brunch on Saturday and were lucky to have seating right away in a booth. Ordered the boozy brunch which came with two drinks. Expected the drink to make you boozy, think not! The glass was short and thin and filled with ice, therefore you technically had half a glass of booze. Def was not worth it. Truffle Mac and Cheese - you can smell the truffle in the pasta. They did not use macaroni, rather some hard thick shell pasta that stuck together. The mushrooms were good but the pasta was not cooked well. Gouda stuffed Duck Burger - This was actually on the dry side and a bit gamy. The burger was thick and dry even with the cheese - it didn't melt quite thoroughly inside the burger. Crispy Duck Confit and Waffles - It was two small pieces of "duck" which I think was chicken based off of the text and taste. The waffle wasn't as crispy as I liked it to be but it was not doughy. It came with two pieces of maduros (sweet plantain). read more

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The food was pretty good! I had a steak skillet with sweet potatoes subbing in. It wasn't too salty which is my issue with skillets usually. My eggs were perffffect! My boyfriend's burrito was apparently very good (he's picky). Nice ambiance except the music choice was like out of date top 40s and a little loud. So 4 stars for that. But came here on a Sunday morning and it was bustling, not too packed. Fairly spacious and clean bathrooms. read more

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I took a friend to eat dinner at Sanford's he had never been, for me it's an all time fave. It was a Wednesday I was getting over a cold so had some soup, and he had chicken our server seemed annoyed he made suggestions to get a salad. The food came and usually they serve spring green before the entree but the entree al came out it was such a small portion. Today I thought let me get dinner from Sanford's got the Rigatoni and chicken! Horrible chicken was not cooked properly the portion was small again no spring greens. Even when I ordered take out they would send it with the dressing I live so much. read more

Delicious food Excellent customer service Up beat music Great ambiance I had the lobster ravioli the 1st time here a few months ago and even though I wanted to explore the menu I couldn't pass up on that taste again. It comes with a soup or salad. Can't go wrong with either one. The lobster is plump and juicy. Def not imitation. 100% worth the price. read more

Sanfords Astoria - Lobster Ravioli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York