Came here with some friends and family for a birthday on a Sunday night. The place itself is pretty…read morenice, we had the second floor VIP section since we purchased bottles and food. The service was good in the VIP section and the bartenders at the bar were very attentive. The meat empanadas were absolutely delicious, the flour was crispy and the filling was tasty. I ordered margaritas at the bar which were very well made and strong. The only thing that really ruined the experience was seeing a roach in the VIP section. I know these things are difficult to control since the location is very close to the train but it did ruin the experience either way. The music was pretty good, had a variety of different genres. I would come here again to maybe have a drink at the bar but not for their VIP.

We had come to Amaru Pisco Bar to celebrate a Birthday on a Sunday night. We had the upstairs…read moresection to ourselves, which was nice and specious with a few couches for us to sit and enjoy our drinks. The bartender did a great job preparing our margaritas and the empanadas we ordered were delicious. The upsetting part was when I was in the middle of a conversation with a friend and a cockroach the size of my middle finger landed in my arm. I didn't let it ruin my night, but they should do a better job handling their pest issues.

I have known the owners for quite some time at other locations. Definitely a great place for some…read morefresh food and the actual restaurant is a precursor to the discotheque of Colombian music at the end of the night. So feel free to experience fresh food and if it is late enough stay and enjoy the party at a true Colombian Gen in the heart of East Elmhurst in Queens NY. Expect the music to be true Colombian. If you need to call ahead call ahead.

The fact that this place has not been yet shut down baffles me!…read moreAside from their nasty food the people that go there are always causing chaos! Drunken fights, breaking bottles, which the restaurant owners never clean from the sidewalk. This is a low class establishment that needs to be shut down!!

This place is a ripoff!!! Salteñas are TINY!!! And for $3!!!! Also the soup was not even a full…read morecontainer ‍ So disappointed no wonder the place was empty on a Sunday!!!

The wife and I have been to Cityview 4 times in the last 6 weeks. We try to go every weekend. The…read morefood is really good, the service has always been impeccable and the staff is amazingly friendly. Yesterday we stopped in for some food and drink and we saw that they were setting up tables for an event. It looked beautiful. We were told that they were closed due to the event so the wife went to use the restroom before we left. While waiting, I started talking to a very friendly guy named Joe about the Knicks. Funny enough, he turned out to be the owner. When the wife came out, I asked if we could just have one drink at the bar since we came all the way out there, and Joe told the bartender "Let these two sit and order some drinks". We sat, drank, and talked to the owner about business and life in general and it was one of the most pleasant times we've had at a bar in years. We are fans of Cityview (and Joe) for life.

The food here is decent solid enough for lunch, especially if you're bringing friends in from out…read moreof town. As for the view: yes, you can see the city. Is it the most impressive view of the skyline? No. But that's not where this place really shines. What truly sells City View Rooftop is the space. It's incredible. You could easily host a full on graduation party, baby shower, or just about any event you can think of THEN add that you can see the Manhattan skyline. The indoor outdoor layout is beautiful and works perfectly for summer, spring, or even a crisp fall day. The sound system is great, and there are seven or eight screens along the wall showing different visuals, which adds to the vibe. Service was excellent throughout our visit. And finally let's talk Shirley Temples. As a self proclaimed Shirley Temple connoisseur, I can confidently say theirs were chef's kiss.

We went in because we heard loud singing from the karaoke night inside. I had always walked by it…read morebefore without noticing, but this time it really caught my attention. It's a quaint little bar that hosts different DJs and Karaoke Nights. People were very lively, and all the songs were pretty popular. The drinks themselves were amazing. We got the Mermaid, one of their signatures, but replaced the rum with vodka, and it was genuinely so good. It tasted sweet and paired well with the salt rim. We had a couple of other drinks, such as a Strawberry Mojito, but I can't exactly remember the names of the other drinks, since they made them based on the flavors we wanted. They were extremely well-made drinks, though. The only side note is that the bathroom is a little questionable since it's two toilets in one bathroom, but, nonetheless, Chowk is still a vibe. It can get a little tight if there are a lot of people, since it's a small spot, but the drinks and vibes are worth going in for.

Loved this place and will continue to come back every Saturday…read more I came here specifically to listen to jazz. Every Saturday night, they host a jazz night, starting at 8pm. I love jazz and thought I should stop by and see if it's any good. I was so surprised at how great it was. Going to Chowk, you'll first notice a few things. It feels a bit gimmicky. It's partially the decor, partially the plant wall thing, partially the neon sign. The entire place is set up in a way so that every pic you might post on social media would look great. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's a vibe. The shape of the place makes it feel a bit like a railroad apt. Bar is on the right as you come in, with a couch set up between the windows and the bar. On the left is long wall seating. Small tables as well with stools on the other side. At the far end is a good size stage with a jumbo screen behind it. I looked at their cocktail menu and decided to get a "My Name Is." It was delicious and it's the only cocktail I've gotten on the three visits there. It's a Nepali bar and I've also had one of their Nepali beers which was also good. In regard to the jazz, it was phenomenal. I felt somewhat bad that they don't have the crowd (yet) that they deserve. When you go, there's no doubt you're in the presence of greatness, that these musicians have practiced their entire lives to bring this to you and you're able to just sit there and enjoy it. I felt truely blessed. The staff here is chill and kind and are appreciative of patrons. I can't wait to go back for more. Highly recommend as just a chill vibe cocktail bar and highly recommend for the jazz.

This place absolutely nails the atmosphere. The space is elegant, polished, and has the kind of…read moreambiance that makes you excited to settle in for a long night out. The drinks were well made, the oysters were fresh and enjoyable, and overall the venue itself makes a strong first impression. Unfortunately, the service completely undermined the experience. Our server, Emma, came across as dismissive and visibly uninterested in serving our table from the start. There were long stretches where we couldn't get attention for additional drinks, to the point that we eventually walked up to the bar ourselves just to ask if we could order. Instead of helping, we were met with attitude and told she would "get to us." What made the experience especially frustrating was the contrast in urgency later in the night. When my girlfriend's card was temporarily declined because her bank flagged the location -- something resolved immediately with a quick text confirmation from the bank -- Emma appeared at the table almost instantly, with a tone that felt unnecessarily accusatory and embarrassing, as though we were unable to pay the bill. It was hard not to notice how quickly attention arrived for that situation compared to how difficult it had been to receive basic service throughout the evening. To make matters worse, after we got home, my girlfriend discovered her card had been charged twice for the same bill. It's disappointing because the restaurant itself has so much potential. Beautiful setting, quality drinks, and good seafood should make for an easy recommendation. Instead, the service experience -- combined with the double charge -- left all of us agreeing that this would be our last visit.

Absolutely love this place! I love the live jazz they offer on sundays. My favorite thing about…read morethis place is that it is a true bar. They don't offer much food - just light bites and oysters! But it's super cozy and the make great drinks! Love the ambiance here for a date night.

My husband and I had a great time! We came on Saturday, around 7pm, to try the happy hour (which…read morecontinues until 8). The drinks were good and so was the service from the friendly bartender. The ambiance was cozy and comfy. We will be back to try some hookah and food! Side note; they are on Rakuten and Fetch!

We came all the way from California and decided to stop by, and we're so glad we did! This was…read morehands down one of the best hookah lounges we've ever been to. The hookah flavors were amazing, smooth, and lasted a long time. The customer service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. What really stood out was the owner. He made an effort to talk to everyone, made us feel genuinely welcome, and created such a fun, friendly atmosphere. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his business. If you're looking for great hookah, incredible service, and an owner who treats you like family, this is the place. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in New York. Highly recommend!