A gem of a local dining spot - and now, apparently due to exorbitant rent hikes, they're closed as of July 1, 2026. Beautiful place in large part because the staff is exceptional in professionalism and warmth. Everyone feels welcome. The food shows real care in the preparation and in the adjustments requested by us their grateful diners. Nothing as good will replace this. Love and best wishes to all the folks there. You are already deeply missed. read more

Welcoming, spacious Greek brunch restaurant. Excellent service with friendly waiters. Drinks: Peach mojito is sweet and refreshing with a little alcohol 8/10 Bloody Mary is strong and includes some veggies and olives 9/10 Raspberry mojito is lightly sweet 7/10 Appetizers: Zucchini chips are the perfect starter with enough for the table 8/10 Octopus is a few slices but the aged balsamic is tasty 7/10 Tuna tartare is savory 8/10 Fried calamari is standard 7/10 Main Courses: Crab cake burger had good texture but lacking depth of flavor maybe needs some hollandaise sauce 7/10 Desserts: Galaktobureko 7/10 it's made like an empanada it's decent but not the best. Custard was creamy but light. Shell was flaky. Cheesecake 7/10 dense, heavy cheesecake Chocolate cake with ice cream 8/10 basic but it works well read more

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Went here for a communion party over the weekend. The portions are really big. The pork chop dinner was SO good. Service was good throughout the event. The decor/ambiance is really pretty and clean looking. I'm not sure there is room for separation if you're having a party because there were two communion parties going on at the same time and it was out in the open. Overall I would recommend this place. read more

We went to celebrate birthdays and we had a fabulous time! We were allowed to order from the prefixed menu on a Sunday night and so we did. We added some appetizers. The food service and ambiance were all perfect. We were surprised that the restaurant had been around for 15 yrs and we didn't discover it earlier. Needless to say, it's worth another visit! read more

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Came for lunch around 2:30 and had their lunch prefix menu which was 3 courses for $40(?). Service was excellent. Super attentive. Restaurant has a lot of comfortable seating. All the food we ordered was very good and the portion was big. The seabass was cooked well and had a good portion of vegetables on the side. The pork chop was also well cooked with good flavors and not dry. The lunch menu is def worth it and will be back! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and staff is pretty friendly and very accommodating. Price is great too. 4 people for brunch and lots of hot chocolates and cappuccinos $148 read more

Came here for the first time last week. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It's a very cute ambiance. They have a selection of options to choose from on their menu. We ordered Zucchini chips and Calamari for appetizer...Both very good! My friend ordered the baby arugula salad and it was delicious!!! I tried a bite and let me say I wanted to eat it for her! I ordered the Lox Benedict, I was so full from just the appetizers(appetizers are pretty big portions) that I couldn't finish the Benedict but it was delicious to say the least. For drinks, we ordered Iced Cappuccinos and we thought they were very watered down. Our server Jason was great...he was very attentive and efficient. I will be back to try your Risotto Croquettes :) read more

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Great outdoor space and great food! Came in with a friend for dinner and it did not disappoint. We started with the zucchini chips. Super tasty and came stacked high! The tzatziki dipping sauce was super tasty and the perfect pair. For dinner we split the bronzini and the risotto because we couldn't decide! The bronzini is cooked whole and offered deboned. Perfect! No messing with bones at the table! The scallop risotto was rich and creamy and topped with delicious scallops. I appreciated that for a Saturday night they didn't rush us! Plenty of time to hang out and ease our way through appetizers and dinner. Definitely would recommend for a nice dinner outside with some drinks and good food! read more

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Celebrated Valentine's Day here. They have only Valentine's Day menu for $85 per person. I was upset at the very beginning because I expected order dishes my own but then we can only choose main course from a set menu. However, after enjoying the service here, I think $85 was still valuable. It contains one appetizer, one main course and one dessert. The service was really good here, staffs were caring and polite. Appetizer we choose salad and Coconut Shrimp. I really recommend the Coconut Shrimp. The Shrimp was giant and very crispy. Only 3 shrimps per dish but I think it's still good portion for appetizer. Main course we choose steak and Scollop Risotto. The steak was tender, which was out of my expect. Risotto was also above average. We were mostly full on the half way of main course, since they also provided free bread. Dessert we choose Chocolate Lava Cake and Cheese Cake. Both taste really good! And we packed the left over home. Overall I had a good experience celebrating Valentine's Day here. ------------------------ 店名：Veranda Restaurant & Cafe 208-01 Northern Blvd Bayside, NY 11361 United States read more

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I can't believe I have not shared a review here. This is the best Greek in bayside. The restaurant is large and comfy inside. The service is out of this world. They have by far the best zucchini chips and dipping sauce. Most places serve red sauce they serve tzatziki which is delicious!!!!!!! read more

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I've eaten at Veranda's several times over the past decade. The restaurant itself is spacious and comfortable, and the patio is especially nice during the summer -- it used to be a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. In the past, I would have easily recommended this place to others because the food, atmosphere, and overall vibe were consistently enjoyable. Unfortunately, my recent visits haven't lived up to those earlier experiences. The food quality doesn't seem to be what it once was. I'm not sure if there's been a change in the kitchen, but there's been a noticeable decline compared to years ago. The service was still good, but the atmosphere has also shifted. It doesn't feel as lively or energetic as it used to, which takes away from the overall dining experience. I'm hoping this is just a temporary dip, because this restaurant used to be a standout. read more

I live around the neighborhood and pass it all the time heading to the highway. I feel like this restaurant has been taken for granted. It has a beautiful outdoor dining area and inside - very high end and classy. You can definitely bring a date here! We ordered food off the brunch menu. I ordered the arugula salad with chicken and it was surprisingly delicious. The frittata, French toast was also decent. The food came out in a decent amount of time. The waiter was attentive. I would definitely be coming back! read more

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This is a very spacious restaurant both indoors and out - great for a large party - I love how the outside is covered and gives you a private, protected feeling without the unforgiving sun beaming down on your head. They are hospitable and attentive. However, the food was a bit bland for my taste. I had the eggs Benedict and my friend had the crab cake burger. We both thought it was just ok, nothing special. There might be better things on the menu but doing an eggs Benedict well is usually a good indicator of the quality of the food. Maybe just me? Welp, we decided to get drunk instead and then everything was better lol. I might give another go for dinner just because they were so nice. :) read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Quality amazing food, the place is great!!! Beautiful patio outside!!! Especially the summer time!!!

Stopped for a quick lunch, ordered calamari and arugula salad. Very tasty! Calamari were cooked just right and the salad was fresh.

Didn't realize this place was here until we went for a friend's birthday lunch. First, any place in queens has parking issues. I believe they have a parking garage with valet parking but luckily I found street parking (for free) 2 blocks away on a weekday afternoon. The restaurant is very spacious and was sadly empty but for a couple of tables. Maybe the weather kept people away? There were 4 of us and friends ordered a few dishes for us to share before I arrived. I did not look at the menu so I apologize for not knowing the names of the dishes. First was a mango and avocado salad. It sounds like an odd combination and I would never have ordered this. It was a dish with a whole mango and avocado cut into quarters with a little green (arugula?) and dressing. Surprisingly the combination of flavors worked! It was a refreshing start to the meal. Next we had zucchini chips which I always love. Next was a crab cake sandwich that the waiter thoughtfully cut into 4 for us to share. Entree was chicken with pasta in a vodka sauce. We had coffees and shared a cheesecake with berry sauce to end our meal. I have nothing but good things to say for this restaurant. Flavors were all good, service impeccable and the space was large. I am not sure how any of this would change if they had a full house. Hopefully it doesn't. read more

This is by far the worst brunch I've ever been to. The ambiance is weird, wrong order, food was very subpar and the service is horrible. No wonder this place has 5 tables on Saturday and the weather is beautiful ! read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Mango salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

The food was delicious. Most of us ordered from their Pre Fixe menu which offered a good variety to choose. The staff was excellent, attentive, and very friendly. The atmosphere is elegant and cozy. We will come back, especially when outdoor dining permits. read more

Phenomenal service and food. The staff are always accommodating and provide prompt friendly attention. The food is fresh and delicious. The grilled octopus, and the broiled salmon can only be described as exceptional. Veranda is a family friendly gem that is perfect for any event. read more

Mediocre cooking and overpriced. Our party of six adults plus two four-year-olds reserved for 3:30pm on Father's Day and expected to order from their $39 prix fixe early dinner menu. When we arrived, we were told the prix fixe wasn't offered on "holidays" (an exclusion that isn't noted on the website) and were handed a special a la carte menu for the day. With one round of cocktails, no wine, and two children's meals, it came to $800. We wouldn't have minded the tab if the fare had been better. The whole branzino was overcooked and under-seasoned; the scallops tasted of ammonia, a sign that they were less than fresh; the Caesar salad was drowned in an unpleasant dressing. And the drinks were sickly sweet. The service was friendly and alert. The patio was spacious and comfortable. But at the end of the day, you're paying midtown Manhattan prices for an average neighborhood joint. read more

Came her for brunch this holiday weekend. Traffic was light probably because of it. There is street parking available. The cafe was fairly easy to find on Northern Blvd. Had the avocado toast which very good. My other companions had the Greek frittata which was ok and they found bland. The California omelette was very good. As long as we were not sitting by the speakers, we were able to converse comfortably. Service was attentive and efficient. There is a credit surcharge. Folding patio doors open to plenty of outdoor seating. It is away from the bustle of Bell. Will be back! read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Greek Frittata - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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One of the best restaurants (probably the best one) in Bayside. We had a dinner there. Excellent food and service. Gregory, our server, was great - professional and knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend the restaurant. read more

Normally a great spot for a weekend brunch. The atmosphere is nice with indoor or outdoor seating; The service is usually great and the food normally on point. This last visit left a little more to be desired. I ordered the American Breakfast with Sausages and my friend had the Eggs Benedict, the potatoes were barely seasoned and barely crispy is most areas. The Eggs Benedict's were over-cooked lacked the runny yolk it's supposed to be. Will probably come back again still, but very disappointed at the food this time around specially when it was very good before. Hopefully the next visit is better. read more

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Went here for dinner with a friend. We ordered the zucchini chips as an appetizer. They were bland. Definitely needed a touch of salt. The tzatziki dip it came with was refreshing. I ordered the salmon entree, which sadly was also bland. The salmon was overcooked and dry. The 3 stars are coming from the great service. They were fast and didn't rush us out, but restaurant also wasn't that busy. They had a live band playing as well if that's your thing. read more

Oh boy. I really wanted to like this place! It's a beautiful restaurant located right across the street from Mercedes' Benz Helms Bro in Bayside. I came with my grandmother and we tried a handful of items on the breakfast menu. What was upsetting is that I ordered the eggs Benedict but the restaurant kept messing up my order. Both times the eggs were over cooked and weren't runny like eggs Benedict is suppose to be. I thought it was suppose to be a poached egg? Correct me if I'm wrong haha! But the restaurant did try to make it right. They brought out a new eggs Benedict but unfortunately it was the wrong one. They weren't super busy either so I was super confused why they kept getting the order wrong. All in all this restaurant is a solid 3! read more

My boyfriend and I went for brunch and it was delicious! Gregory was really nice and service was great. The restaurant was clean and beautiful. We can't wait to go back for dinner read more

I took my friend for lunch to celebrate after her graduation. The ambiance was nice , the restroom was fresh and clean, which is a big deal for me where ever I dine. It took a while before we were served even though they weren't crowded. We ordered a crab cake sandwich and my friend ordered a grilled chicken sandwich to our drinks. The crab cake sandwich was a joke , there was no crab meat in the patty and it had no taste. My friend's chicken sandwich was tasteless , the grilled chicken was hard and dried out. We were very disappointed and leave hungry because we were able to eat what was served. First and last time in this joint. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Crab cake sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Spacious place. Big portions but still a bit overpriced. Good variety of alcoholic drinks. Not very attentive waiters/waitresses. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Zucchini chips - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

I came here for lunch on a weekend. The waiter gave good service; the valet was non-existent (although this restaurant is advertised as having a valet). The food was hit or miss; the ravioli dish was quite literally four small pieces of ravioli, but the desserts were good. read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. There really isn't much more to say!!! Nick the manager is super nice and they are very accommodating when we go there with a group of elderly people after holding memorial services twice a year at the war monument down the block. Food is consistently good year after year and the service is excellent. Two Yums Up!!!! read more

I came here for a bridal shower brunch! They reserved a nook inside for one table and there longer tables in the main area for the guests. It was out in the open where everyone could see the party, but we kind of had our own space to hang out and take photos. We had a pre-set menu, which included coffee or cocktails, appetizers for everyone to share, an entree for everyone, and Napoleon cake. Of the appetizers, there was one dish of zucchini chips that were to die for - and they weren't fried, so I went to town! I ordered the grilled chicken salad, which was enough to take home, but it wasn't something I particularly enjoyed. The chicken was great and plentiful, but the salad part was super greasy. Other people got entrees like the omelette and French toast, which they seemed to enjoy. I really liked the coffee with their almond milk! The service was very professional and attentive. Whatever we needed, they were quick to provide. Thy handled the big party well. However, one thing to be cautious about is the valet parking: it wasn't even that full inside, but they had no more space for my car. So arrive early to make sure they got you. It's a great space for small events like showers and birthdays! read more

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Veranda restaurant was incredible. The staff were amazing and I was extremely thankful that they had valet parking as I'm disabled. We went for a lunch get together. The food was amazing. I had THE BEST RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE I have ever had. I highly recommend this place read more

Stopped in at Veranda on Sunday morning for brunch. We chose this restaurant because they have outdoor dining and it was quite lovely. They seated us immediately and had heat lamps above the table to add some warmth. It was Sunny and chilly but it felt nice and comfortable. The staff was very attentive and the food was brought to the table quickly. Big portions with plenty of fruit for the pancakes and French toast. Our son's omelette was delicious. They were checking vaccination status for anyone who wanted to dine inside. We chose outdoors just to be safer. It was an enjoyable dining experience. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

It's a big space so it doesn't feel like tight. The waitstaff is very attentive which we liked but then again charging city prices is the service you'd expect. Our favorite was the vanilla challah French toast and Bloody Mary. read more

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The food was average but like the outdoor seating area. A bonus was they have virgin cocktails. The server was very nice. read more

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Great food and superb atmosphere!! The Waite staff is second to none. Great variety of menu. Great music on Saturday evening. read more

Really great drinks. Food was good, nothing exceptional but ok. Service is excellent, friendly and attentive staff. Ambiance is very nice- rrom enough that tables aren't on top of each other. There's outdoor seating too. Parking may be a challenge but they offer valet parking. read more

Veranda is a great place for brunch on weekends. Veranda serves modern American dishes with a Mediterranean flair through their ingredients. From American classics like pancakes and omelettes to some more unconventional brunch offerings like fried calamari and grilled octopus, Veranda offers many dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied. I tried the California Benedict, which includes a toasted English muffin, avocado, fresh spinach, grilled tomato, spicy hollandaise sauce, and breakfast potatoes. The entire dish was excellent, as I had wanted a lighter brunch and the California Benedict was perfect for that. You get a wide variety of delicious veggies with the spinach and tomato while still getting some savory and buttery goodness due to the nice slabs of avocado they put on the English muffins. The eggs were excellent and with the hollandaise sauce, everything came perfectly together, as the sauce was savory, creamy, and extravagantly rich. The breakfast potatoes helped round out the meal and they were crispy and had the right amount of salt. I also had the fried calamari, which was also very good, as though it was fried, the calamari was not heavy and honestly quite refreshing with lemon juice squeezed right on top. A side of marinara sauce is provided as well to give a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the calamari. My favorite part about Veranda though has to be the hospitable staff, as they made sure to check if everything was okay and attended to every request we had. Though there were a lot of people having brunch that early afternoon, multiple staff members would come and check in on us, making sure that everything is okay. If you're looking for a good brunch, Veranda is a nice place to check out, as they have plenty of dishes, so there's something for everyone! The service is excellent and the food is great as well. When it's nice outside, eating outdoors in their patio makes for a beautiful atmosphere. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - California Benedict! - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Great decor. Great service. Great food and drink. Outside dining a plus. Would recommend for holidays, brunch and dinner.

I really like this place. The service was a little slow, but it was very busy. The food was abundant and satisfying and also very tasty. Me and my party of four tried a bunch of different menu items and got to share everything with one another leading to everybody enjoying all of our selections. Great Decour with really huge windows and vegetation, plant life, and it's overall pretty quiet to the exception of family screaming and taking pictures with each other. I recommend this place because it's conveniently located with tasty food great service next to core in ample street parking. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Brunch Sunday - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York