David the bartender and Maggie the hostess made the entire experience exceptional. From the moment…read morewe walked in, Maggie was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive! She set the tone right away with her friendly energy and made sure we were seated quickly. At the bar, David was just as impressive. Not only were his drinks perfectly made, but he was engaging, professional (and funny), and clearly passionate about what he does. He struck the perfect balance between being attentive and giving space, and his recommendations were spot-on. Together, they created a great atmosphere that felt both fun and well-run. It's rare to find service this seamless; definitely a place I'd come back to because of them. Thank you!!!! :)

Surprisingly- so freaking good for a touristy spot. The…read moredrinks are STRONG. The food comes out super fast. Multiple employees are ensuring your waters are filled and plates cleared asap. Fast and efficient. The shrimp and grits were so savory and cheesy- the kind of craving you can't stop eating when you're full. Great brunch spot. Come early to wait less. Once it gets busy there's a line and no where to wait inside.

This place has such a great vibe. I've been several times, and it's always a great experience. The…read morestaff is super friendly and the food is goooood. Don't sleep on the fish tacos and Chicken Milanese. Sooo delicious. And they often have live music, and karaoke on Fridays.

I feel the need to update my review of Belo after the past year, because it has truly become my…read morefavorite restaurant in the neighborhood. It just gets better and better and I have yet to have anything short of a fantastic meal and a fun time with every visit. The food is just so delicious and so well executed. It blows me away. I tell everyone about their fish tacos, because they're the best I've ever had. I was there for Easter brunch today with my husband and brother, and it was my brother's first time there. He loved it. The food, the incredible service, the vibe. It feels like you're visiting friends or family as soon as you enter the place, and you don't want to leave. Can't wait to return soon!

When I first walked in, I felt like I entered the scene of a modern day police drama set in the…read morepast where the leads were discussing how they were so close to capturing the villain but at the last minute he got away. The positive grungy vibe with the decorated walls and wooden furniture gave the place a unique charm. However, the ambiance paled in comparison to the food laid out in front of us. I loved the rich flavors of the broth and the quality of the food was high. Definitely going to be one of my go to spots for hot pot. I'm really curious to try the pickled mustard hot pot base next time as well, but considering my love for spicy food - I won't be sad to go for the spicy broth again. Call your friends up and force them to come out with you this upcoming weekend for daylight savings to enjoy some good food.

I came here for dinner with for partner aim crime.We didn't have to long to get seated. The…read moredecorations were nice. The service was fast.The staff were friendly. Everything looked great when it arrived. meat broth hot pot- 7/10 the broth was unique. it also taste really good when i was cooking the meat. fried rice - 9/10 The fried rice was a must try. it only smelled amazing it tasted amazing. i would definitely come here again just to try the other fried rice. Overall: I'd recommend this place for those that want hot pot with something different. My only gripe is that the seats were super uncomfortable. i had to constantly get up to move around abit so my leg won't cramp up.

We stumbled on this Gem! We sat at the bar and Ashley was behind the bar. Wow was she fantastic!…read moreGreat recommendation! Loved the Biscuits and Fixens! She was spot on! Planning on going back soon! Ashley is a Gem and made the experience so much better!

There comes a time in one's life when you violently crave pickles. So what do you do? You bring…read moreyour ass here and eat a delightful amount of damn good pickles. Be warned entrees are large and addicting. Fried chicken was bomb and reminded me briefly of fried chicken from the south. Interior was pretty. Service was phenomenal. Drinks hit. What more could a girl ask for?

Vietnamese Restaurant where my favorite is the beef pho soup because you feel rejuvenated when…read moreyou're done and it's perfect to take to someone with a cold !! Of course they have an extensive menu with many delicious choices. Spring rolls, fried pork, Banh Mi sandwiches are really good, Tilapia or Grilled pork Sandwiches, many noodle salad choices too! They have dinner choices so it's best to just go there ! You will find something delicious ! I can only list the many options we have tried lol street parking

Cyclo takeout in Long Island City was flavorful and hearty…read more Service: Ordered through Uber Eats - well packaged for transport. Food: The beef pho was heartier, more flavorful, and included more meat than Chef Papa nearby, but they skimped on the bean sprouts and didn't include Thai basil, which is out of the norm for pho (in my experience).

I am such a fan of this pancake with miso toffee sauce!! Perfect balance of sweet and a lil savory…read more Eggs Benedict was second fave Wasn't too bad a line so got seated at the bar but u def need reservations for weekend brunches !

Came back again. I really like this place. This time, I got the Market Plate - 4 vegetables for…read moreone price. You pick from a list 17 choices - I got the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and brussel sprouts. Each came with different flavorings (cauliflower with tahini, brussel sprouts with Dijon, carrots with herbs, etc). Huge serving and all delicious. On the website, they advertise a veggie platter option that has 3 veggies instead of 4. (I didn't see it on the paper menu.). Four was a lot and you might consider the smaller portion if it's available. But I'm not trying to discourage you - they all were delicious and I ate all of them.

The hanging roast ducks is what brought us in but the interior was surprisingly beautiful!…read more It was a cold morning that December and was grateful when the server seated us much further in so it would be warmer. With our party of four, we were a little over ambitious with what we ordered * Hoisin & Peanut Sauce Rice Rolls $6.25 - I enjoyed this as we don't get it very often. * Roast Duck on Rice $11 - We got three orders of this - one for each person. * Combo of Roast Duck and Crispy Roast Park on Rice $11 plus 25 cents This was our first meal of the day and these portions were very generous! We all had leftovers, especially since we ordered the rice rolls. In retrospect, we could have gone with 2-3 orders of roast duck and been fine. So on that note, it was a great value to us! I noticed many people order their clay pot dishes which looked quite delicious. And the hanging Chinese donut is a sight to see for sure! We also returned a few days later to get a few orders to go for our flight out. It was a bit messy though as the duck juices did leak all over the plastic bags during security screening. (In retrospect, we should have made sure the bags stayed upright the whole time.). Nonetheless, it was a great meal at the airport or would have been during our flight but we were hungry.

First time trying Kings Kitchen and from my understanding this is the first location in Queens…read more There are other locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn which have been open for decades. Loved the modern decor of this location compared to the rest. We decided to get BBQ pork, fisherman congee, and wonton with country braised duck over flat rice noodles. The BBQ pork was succulent and had a fantastic sweet glaze. The congee was filled with seafood, even fish fillets which was a nice surprise. The noodle soup broth was pretty bland and my first choice would have been roast duck but that was unfortunately sold out. The braised duck was recommended as a substitute which seemed fine but in hindsight since the fat wasn't rendered off the skin, it was quite fatty and oily. The roast duck would've been the better choice. The wontons were mediocre as expected. This restaurant gave me the feeling of Red Bowl which was the staple late night fare in Flushing in the past with a similar menu and they are open until 2am.

First time trying this restaurant and overall 10/10. We walked in with no reservations and were…read morepromptly greeted, as well as accommodated. Garlic Parmesan pull apart bread was awesome, buttery and fresh. My steak was cooked just right along with fresh frites. My date ordered the fried chicken Caesar salad and it was a hefty serving, good enough for two to split. Nice spot for a date night (also located across the street from AMC) and saw plenty of big groups of up to eight people.

Been eager to visit this place after seeing a video of their pull apart break. It is VERY busy and…read morea reservation IS necessary. We visited with a party of 7 at 9pm on a Friday which just so happened to be their first night doing a burlesque show. What a fun watch! I was, however, wondering the whole time if the people outside could see. Is that allowed?? Even though we did have a resy, it still took a hot minute to get our table (whole party does have to be present before you're seated, but even then it took a while). I will say it seems like the staff is overstretched. Service was slow and so by the time we got most of our food, it was unfortunately a little too cool. Additionally, one member of my party ordered their vodka pasta, which besides being almost flavorless and cold, there was also a random potato in there (?). I wasn't too impressed with their garlic & parm bread, there could've been more garlic and it would have benefitted from them cutting it in half and adding more butter in the middle. The honey butter was good though, but that's because they plop it on top so you can control how much or how little you'd like. I do think they have a pretty decent Caesar salad. The dressing didn't scream homemade (which I didn't like) but it was overall a respectable offering. The steak frites was perfectly cooked to medium rare for me and the fries were delicious and plentiful (I didn't finish them). Like I mentioned earlier, because everything took so long to come out, it was a little cooler than I would've preferred, but I was happy with my choice. I would've loved to try their chocolate cake, but I was pretty full and the speed of service had left a bad taste in my mouth. I wouldn't completely disqualify this place, but I would recommend trying to find a less busier time to visit.

I woke up craving grilled cheese with tomato soup... safe to say melt shop satisfied my craving and…read moreI will definitely be back The tomato soup didn't taste canned which is so important!!! The grilled cheese had a nice cheese pull There's seats to sit inside and kiosks for you to order. My order came out super quick which was a plus since I came during lunch hour

Food was ok. It was good but the portions were so small…read more For a little over $18 I was expecting more. Although, the food wasn't the best the lady at the register was super nice and helpful. I wouldn't shy away from trying it but for the same price, next door has really good food and I think that's where I would've rather ate.

So, I am so pleased to discover the Best Lobster Mac! Not only did the dish impress me with the…read moreperfect textures, but flavor too. Freddy was everything wonderful. I felt like I could open-up in conversation with him and be myself. I felt right at home. Thanks. :)

Heidi's House is one of the best restaurants on the UES, from the ambiance to the service to the…read morefood. It has a cozy atmosphere and great wine, making it the perfect date night spot. We started with the roasted artichoke salad, followed by two specials, the lamb shank and the mushroom fettuccine. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, as always. The lamb shank was definitely the star of the evening. They are known for their Mac n cheese, which I would highly recommend, but I decided to switch it up this time and I am glad I did. A memorable night for sure. Will definitely be returning!