Came for brunch with my parents. Lovely place to have a…read morebrunch 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!

I am a hard sell, and brutally honest. I don't normally post on Yelp unless the restaurant is…read morereally 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.

I've been to this spot many times and it's always a good time. The service is always solid, and…read morelast night our server Chris was awesome, super chill, attentive, and even recommended a drink(Boozy Blueberry) that ended up being a new fave. We basically ordered the whole menu: chicken quesadilla, loaded poppers, lemon pepper wings, the Trestle burger on an English muffin (still undefeated), shepherd's pie, and pig wings. Everything was on point, but the wings, the Mac and cheese and that burger are must-orders every time. The drinks were just as good. We had a frozen Arnold Palmer, a coconut mojito and the boozy blueberry. The overall vibe is calm and chill, perfect for hanging out without feeling rushed. One of my go-to spots for a reason.

Was looking for an opportunity to dine at this place. Only in the weekends is this place open…read moreduring the day so today on a Saturday I went. The place is LOUD albeit with good taste of retro, 90's music and not the modern trash that floods the radio waves so I can rock with that. Place is sized pretty well with an outside seating area and plenty of tables inside the albeit dimly lit bar/restaurant. Coming into the place I was greeted by a blonde woman who seemed to be a supervisor of the area. She directed me to a comfortable seating area and a server took my order afterwards. The place was relatively busy so the wait for my food was kind of in the long range, about maybe 15 minutes. I ordered Chicken & Waffles with Iced Tea and the food was definitely worth the wait. That chicken was so good, a bit on the crisp side but it's solid in taste. The Waffle had such an awesome texture with the right measure of powdered sugar, decorated with Blueberries and Strawberries, the entrée was plated very well. The Iced Tea, I didn't know it was unsweetened so that threw me off but some sugar kinda fixed that. Service was also 'A' Tier. The place was busy so it was a tad on the slow side but they were very attentive. About 3 different servers tended to me whether it was about my order, how I liked it and paying for the bill when I was finished. That's dedication and I always give props to that. I enjoyed my visit here.

Went here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday brunch, and it was such a great experience. When we…read morearrived, the hostess guided us to one of their private rooms downstairs, which was spacious enough to comfortably fit around 20-25 people--perfect for a group celebration. We had our own dedicated server, which made everything feel really seamless. They kept our drinks flowing the entire time, and it was a huge plus not having to flag anyone down. For food, I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The coleslaw on it added great flavor (honestly, I just wish there was a bit more of it). It came with fries that were perfectly crispy--exactly how fries should be. Overall, I had a really enjoyable time. If I'm ever back in the neighborhood or if anyone asks me for a good brunch spot for groups, I'd definitely recommend this place.

Oliver's Astoria is a great brunch spot. It has a lively atmosphere where they have a projector for…read moregames or watch parties or events. It's a popular destination in the area. Located in one the busiest areas in Astoria. There's always plenty of foot traffic. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was very good overall. It's a bonus that brunch is served everyday until 4pm. For our meal, we ordered the Hangover Skillet and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes to share. Since there were only two of us, the portions were generous and left us satisfied. While the food and atmosphere were great. I wasn't impressed with the service. It wasn't terrible but it didn't match the dining experience. All in all, Oliver's still a solid.choice for brunch in Astoria.

Mom's in Astoria was excellent for a delicious hearty brunch in a diner-style atmosphere…read more There are tables inside and under an awning on the sidewalk. They also have a temporary shed for the summer, for additional outdoor seating. For my meal, I had a pancake burrito, and it was better than I could have expected. The pancake was so fluffy and tasty, with a hint of crisp on the outside and a nice chewy texture overall. The savory components of the burrito worked surprisingly well with the pancake exterior, making for a medley of sweet, salty, and umami that went really well together in every bite. Our server was excellent, can't say enough about how good the brunch was. I definitely recommend this place!

My friend and I went to Moms's Kitchen in Astoria and everything was good. We had:…read more Starters: cheesesteak eggrolls, Entrees: the Mom burger and the short rib grilled cheese. Drinks: dad-mosa, red sangria, mango margarita and a passionfruit margarita. They cooked the bacon well done(crispy) the way it's suppose to be not that attempt to have it crispy( ifykyk). I wish the drinks were a little stronger but they were good nonetheless. The server was great. The place gave an old school save by the bell vibes very cute. They have happy hour starting at 3pm during the week. The bathrooms are clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't packed at all. Will def go back to try their desserts.

I can't say enough about how great this spot is. My daughter literally subsists off their black…read morebean soup. When she was sick, it was all she wanted. The staff is so so lovely. They always make sure we are well taken care of. The space itself is modest and prone to feeling like whatever the weather is outside, so if you're eating in, be sure to bundle up if it's cold outside. The black bean soup is always a highlight, as is the gringa, camaron, and birria tacos. We finally tried the burrito for the first time and it was excellent.

Came back here and tried the intrincadas. It was interesting with the crispy masa patties and the…read morechicken on top. Good appetizer that I'd get again. There is a cc 3% fee that wasn't disclosed until after I paid.

The place is called Sweet Afton. Dim light, wood beams, a sign glowing orange on the brick like a…read morequiet warning. It's the kind of dark hole where a man can sit and let the hours bleed out without anyone asking too many questions. ​Her guido friend is sitting across from me. A wild bastard, a criminal type who's raised his share of hell and walked away laughing. A guy's guy. He likes me, I like him because we speak the same language, the language of men who have taken a few hits and know how to hit back. I'm the tall classy type, hes the short booming vouce you hear from miles away. He's drinking bourbon, cheap heat to burn out the cobwebs. I've got rye in my shot glass, sharp and bitey. To wash it all down, a pair of Narragansetts sitting on the scarred wood like two cold anchors. ​She's sitting there sipping some fancy "Sweater Weather Sangria" out of a stemless glass, sweet and red, watching the candlelight flicker off the condensation, listeningto our conversation. ​Over in the corner, there's a wall built entirely out of wine bottles, rows upon rows stacked in the shadows behind glass like a monument to every drunk who ever lived. Someone mentioned absinthe, or maybe it was just the gloom making things warp at the edges, the kind of green-tinted haze that brings the hallucinations on if you stay too long. But we aren't leaving yet. We throw back the shots, take a pull of the beer, and let the room buzz around us. It's a good night. A rare one.

Love their crispy cod fish tacos. So good! Tender, flaky, and perfectly fried served in warm corn…read moretortillas. Every bite had a little bit of everything - sweet, savory, crunchy and a bit smoky all at once. The tacos were topped with red onion, plantain crunch, cabbage, pickled jalapeño, and chipotle mango. I would definitely order these again. The vibe was lively and the place stays busy most of the time, which is always a good sign. Service was friendly as well.

Best vibe ever my best friend and I came by for salsa night on Sunday and the bartender was super…read morelovely, she was amazing!!! Along w the curly haired dude who welcomed us for salsa night

Food was amazing, staff was nice, and a great local bar to watch the games and eat good bites!…read more We went for the happy hour that was from 4-7pm Monday through Friday. Cocktails were made very well and the tacos were bomb! Highly recommend to anyone to check them out ^.^

Great service, love when I go to a restaurant and they refill my coffee without asking! The…read morechilaquiles were fire for brunch - they weren't super spicy but the heat builds up. I've had their enchiladas for dinner before and they were also fire. A nice little spot with good music and amazing food for a great price compared to other mexican spots in the area. Definitely going back!

Chilaquiles were great not so spicy but we could definitely taste the heat of it ,this morning eggs…read moreexactly how I ordered them, good vibes great atmosphere and an amazing service not to mention the prices it was very affordable couldn't get any better for the quality of food we got , The chef came to our table to ask what we think about our breakfast and we got the churro cheesecake for desert we will be back soon and we recommend all of you readers to come over and try for your self!

I have been going to this little corner restaurant for quite a while now... I feel they have slowly…read moreevolved into a full service establishment... liquor and all. Went in for a few empanadas and they didn't have as many as I wanted. Asked me to wait 10 mins. to complete my order but took twice as long. Their empanadas have definitely been put on an inflationary diet (in order to keep their price low, I suppose). They were pretty good as they had freshly come out the frier. They do NOT provide you with plastic shopping bags any more... sort of a bad thing when you are taking a bunch of oily empanadas to go.

Solid place for Colombian food - I would recommend the steak over the empanadas…read more We ordered the Entrana, which comes with skirt steak, chimichurri, and 2 sides - I chose the coconut rice and plantains. The steak was cooked well though the chimichurri was a bit too oily for my liking. The rice and plantains were delicious. The empanada sampler was a cool concept, but I just wasn't a fan of how fried and thick the empanada casing was. But overall the environment is nice and the service is kind.

We stopped here for breakfast while staying in Long Island City and I had a rather lackluster…read moreexperience. It's a small cafe with limited seating. They have a giant menu posted on the wall to peruse. When we approached the counter to order, the person manning the register basically ignored us. When she finally acknowledged us to place our order, the interaction was taciturn and curt - no niceties. I ordered the single order pan-fried pancake ($8, but closer to $11 after tax). The menu states a choice between beef, pork, and chicken, but we were only given the choice between beef and chicken. The cashier also gave us a choice between spicy potato or pork floss (I opted for the pork floss), which was not denoted in the menu description. The menu does say it comes with veg, but what they really mean is lettuce/salad. The menu picture online is also misleading because it says it comes with an egg, and displays both a soft-boiled egg and beautiful runny egg cascading over the pancake. Instead, the only egg that was served was one overcooked fried egg (not runny at all!), and it was cold (but more on that later). The quoted wait time for the food was 20 minutes. There's a little station near the counter to grab napkins, silverware, and water. Around 9:30am on a Friday, several tables were filled, but no one had any food (the cafe opened at 9am, so I suppose the kitchen was still ramping up). My friends and I ordered variations of the same dish (the pan-fried pancake), but the dishes were served in reverse order - the person who ordered last got their dish first and vice versa. When one order is more complex than another, it's understandable when the easier/quicker one is served first. Since we all ordered nearly the same dish, this was not the case. The way things were being expedited was not efficient. When they finally called my name, I was excited to dig in, but the dish was cold! The beef was cold, the pancake was cold, the egg was cold and overcooked... I had half a mind to send it back. I'm guessing my order was ready earlier, but it must've sat there because someone forgot about it. Now technically, there are cold elements in the dish, if you count the lettuce and dressing, but there's no reason why the pancake, egg, and beef were all cold... they weren't warm, they didn't retain any heat, they were cold. They were also skimpy on the beef. The only redeeming qualities of the dish were that, fortunately, the pancake was still crispy, albeit cold and greasy, and the pork floss is a delicacy that gave the pancake a little extra oomph of flavor and texture. My friend ordered the Wake Up Combo ($14), which is the pan-fried pancake served with a soy milk and tea egg. Similar to my own egg experience, the tea egg was disappointingly overcooked (think hard-boiled) and not jammy like the picture at all. We all have bad days, so maybe Morning Brunch & Cafe was having one... but this is a skip for me.

Convenient location right near the Queens station in Long Island City (LIC). Taiwanese influenced…read morebreakfast, so I was pretty excited. The prices were bad here but the service and the food weren't great. When we arrived, we were scoping out the menu, they had it posted in a lot of places but it was kind of confusing. I did like how you could scan a QR code and when you clicked on an item, it was more descriptive of the add-on options or potential meat options. There are approximately 10-13 seats, so not great for a massive party, but good for a small outing or for take out. I saw a decent amount of delivery people come in to do pick ups. My friends and I were ordering and were curtly treated by one of the employees. I ordered the fried vegetable pancake with them since you couldn't order the QR code on the tables. She told me the options of only beef and chicken. I thought pork would've been an option and then she mumbled about the options for the additional topping. I couldn't understand her when she said pork floss, so I ordered spicy potatoes. The food also came out kind of sad and was slow to come out. The order was all wrong as I ordered last and then was delivered my dish first. It was kind of sad because I didn't even realize you should be able to pick up the pancake. It was hard to eat because it kept crumbling apart due to the pan fried falky pancake was a thin layer what just felt like crust. I was imagining more like a scallion pancake with vegetables infused or stuffed in. It also came out cold, and could have used a bit more flavor like a sauce or soy sauce. The spicy potatoe tasted a little undercooked as well. My friend ordered hers with pork floss instead and that tasted a little better. The dish also came with a supposed to be overeasy egg that is supposed to be runny, but was a bit overcooked.