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    Veranda Restaurant & Cafe

    3.9 (423 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled Octopus
    Kitty S.

    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!

    Honey Glazed Pork Porterhouse
    Elie T.

    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!

    Iced cappuccino
    Michelle K.

    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 :)

    Vibe
    Yingxin Y.

    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

    Pan Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto
    Concetta D.

    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!

    Wild Mushroom Ravioli.   Yummy
    Mary Kate G.

    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!!!!!!!

    Menu
    Jennifer L.

    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!

    Pooja S.

    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. :)

    Mango salad

    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 !

    Greek Frittata
    Cat C.

    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!

    American Breakfast- Scrambled eggs and sausages.

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

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

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    Outstanding food and fabulous service. Came for dinner with…read morefriends on a weeknight and had a wonderful experience. We ordered the scallops, Bronzino, chicken shish kebab, and lamb shish kebab--each served with lemon potatoes and a fresh Greek salad. The portions were huge and perfect for sharing. We even brought home enough for another delicious meal. For dessert, we shared their signature baklava with blueberries and a scoop of homemade ice cream. Always exceptional. The servers were attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. A lovely evening all around with consistently fabulous food.

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    My fiancé and I were looking for a new spot to dine in for a date. We stumbled across this gorgeous…read morelocation, where we were met with the friendliest staff! They sat us down near the windows and the entire restaurant was so clean and comfortable. The prices were very fair for the amount of food you get. And now that we're on the food, it was absolutely amazing. I mean from the plating and the portions, the flavor was outstanding! You need to visit this place and make it your go to date night restaurant

    Disappointing Easter Celebration - Not Worth the 2-Hour Drive…read more My family and I (a party of five, including my elderly mother) visited Plateia GR on Sunday, April 12th at 3 pm for an Easter meal. My niece and two great-grandnieces drove two hours from High Bridge, NJ, just to spend this special day with me and their "Yiayia," but unfortunately, the meal and service did not live up to the occasion. While the atmosphere was lovely - airy and remeniscent of a Greek island - the meal and experience was downhill from there. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by our waiter, Yianni, and seated in the front area by the windows as Voula had promised the day before. Yianni handed us our menus but when I asked for a physical Easter menu, Yianni repeatedly told me to look it up online. Only after I questioned this did he provide two small index cards listing the Easter specials for our party of five. As Greeks, we were all looking forward to the Arni (lamb), but at $40 per plate, it was incredibly disappointing. The meat was mostly bone and extremely chewy - not at all the "slow-cooked" consistency we expected. To make matters worse, the "house salad" listed alongside the Arni (lamb) entree was just a handful of greens on the same plate. At this price point, a separate salad and a cup of Avgolemano soup should have been included. (The Avgolemano soup ordered separately at $10 a bowl {only offered in bowl size} was very tasty and enjoyed by all.) Throughout our meal, Yianni was often nowhere to be found, or seemingly preoccupied with on a tablet at the counter. We had to flag down a very accommodating young lady on staff to address our needs. We were also only served one small platter of pita cut into triangles with a tiny container of tzatseki for five people. When we asked for more, the second plate arrived without any sauce. Following our meal, we weren't even served any Tsoureki (Traditional Greek Easter sweet bread) for dessert as we had expected. I still left a $40 tip (over 18%) out of respect for our shared heritage and the holiday, but after a total bill of $262.11, we left feeling very let down. When family travels that far for a special holiday meal you hope for better. It's unfortunate that a neighborhood spot would offer such poor value and service on such a significant occasion.

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    Dining area

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    Fried calamari

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    What a gem in the HEART OF QUEENS!!!!! If I'd actually checked in every time I've come here, it'd…read morenumber in the hundreds. When they only had half the size and before the renovation, I've been coming here. Great food, great ambience, whether a couple out for a date night or a large party for 50 people, everyone's welcomed and accommodated. Definitely don't miss the chance to stop in for some great Armenian food. ALSO buy some items from their store to enjoy later.

    Decided to eat Greek food after a cultural performance at Queens College's Colden Auditorium and…read morewanted to not travel too far from Fresh Meadows. Saw the reviews and decided to give Sevan Restaurant a try. First thing, this is an Armenian restaurant designed for catering a party or special event. Very opulent in its decor. Walked in and had to ask if they were serving food because the restaurant space was set up to cater to celebrations. The restaurant was empty except for a table with two women. My friend and I had a round table that normally seat more than 4 people and we ended up with a lot of table space! Our server was very polite and attentive. We ordered a babaganoush, a pita pizza that's folded in half with ground beef, a Mediterranean salad and a kabob combo over rice. Food was tasty and loved the salad dressing. If you want an elegant restaurant to yourselves, this is the place.

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
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    Food: 5/5 We had the #45 ($20.21 +$5.05 side fries) and #46…read more($19.08 +$5.05 side fries). These were some of the best sandwiches in the area. They perfectly combine tender and flavorful meats with hot pressed bread. Service: 5/5 The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. They checked in at all the right times without being overbearing, kept drinks filled, and made sure everything came out smoothly. Ambiance: 5/5 Press 195 has a cozy, laid-back neighborhood vibe. The space feels warm and inviting, with exposed brick, wood accents, and a casual bar area that makes it feel like a local pub without feeling too loud. The atmosphere feels comfortable, like a go-to spot you can visit any night of the week.

    Press 195 has 3 locations: Bayside, Rockville Centre, and Plainview. The Bayside location is always…read moremy go to location and it's been a few years since I've been back, but the food and service is still as great as I remember it to be. Parking can be found on Bell Blvd or on one of the side streets. I walked in on a Friday night about 6:45pm and my friend and I were seated right away by the kitchens window. Press 195's atmosphere is laid-back and friendly. Our waitress came and took our order without writing anything down. Everything came out correctly. I ordered the #26 - Turkey & Gouda that comes with turkey, Canadian bacon (I took out the Canadian bacon), smoked gouda, fresh tomato, and roasted garlic spread. My friend ordered the #29 - Steak & Chimichurri that comes with grilled marinated sliced steak, tomato, provolone, red onions (she took out the red onions), and homemade chimichurri sauce. We both added a side of Belgian fries for $5.05 each. The sandwiches were very tasty and a good portion. The ingredients were fresh. I really liked the side of cucumber salad as well. Press 195 is your go to place for handcrafted panini press sandwiches, crispy hand-cut belgian fries, and more! Though it was a Friday night, we weren't rushed out and it was getting busy.

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    Press 195 - Bayside - The small bar/pub.

    The small bar/pub.

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