The best restaurants in Queens
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The Calaveras NYC
RestaurantsChill choice for Mexican cuisine with a vibrantly decorated space & a petite patio.
The Calaveras NYC
RestaurantsTaqueria On Tenth
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a sizable tequila selection and Mexican fare such as tacos and birria.
Taqueria On Tenth
Restaurants2 Spring
RestaurantsSophisticated, modern American eatery plating tasting menus and multi-course dishes for intimate gatherings.
2 Spring
RestaurantsHatsuhana
RestaurantsJapanese mainstay turning out fresh sushi & other basic fare in a simple setting.
Hatsuhana
RestaurantsTony's Di Napoli
RestaurantsBustling eatery serving large, shareable portions of Italian comfort food in a lively setting.
Tony's Di Napoli
RestaurantsTrendy Japanese eatery serving elevated omakase dinners in a speakeasy-style setting with cocktails.
Sushi & Co-Midtown
RestaurantsCasual, cozy eatery offering sushi, bento boxes, udon and dumplings, plus cocktails and beer.
Sushi & Co-Midtown
RestaurantsKazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsStylish restaurant with an industrial vibe specializing in Japanese seafood rolls.
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
Restaurants270 Deli NY Inc.
RestaurantsDeli offering sandwiches, bagels, and a hot bar, plus catering, and a juice bar.
270 Deli NY Inc.
RestaurantsCamelitas
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including pupusas, plus cocktails and beer.
Camelitas
RestaurantsLa Pecora Bianca NoMad
RestaurantsStylish, bright eatery featuring market-driven Italian cuisine, regional wines & apéritifs.
La Pecora Bianca NoMad
RestaurantsLa Pecora Bianca UWS
RestaurantsStylish, bright eatery featuring market-driven Italian cuisine, regional wines & apéritifs.
La Pecora Bianca UWS
RestaurantsEternal Deli
RestaurantsDeli featuring a buffet and selling pizza, beer, sandwiches, and breakfast items.
Eternal Deli
RestaurantsNY Pizza Suprema
RestaurantsEstablished Madison Square Garden-area staple serving pizzas whole and by the slice.
NY Pizza Suprema
RestaurantsQuality Pizza Co. Midtown
RestaurantsPizzeria serving slices and pies, plus a selection of pasta, salads, and other standards.
Quality Pizza Co. Midtown
RestaurantsJalapeño
RestaurantsTacos, pupusas, and other Mexican dishes share the menu at this casual place with live music and karaoke nights.
Jalapeño
RestaurantsKatsu Sushi
RestaurantsInformal spot offering a variety of sushi rolls (salmon, shrimp tempura, vegetable), as well as combos.
Katsu Sushi
RestaurantsTaqueria by El Prieto NYC
RestaurantsSmall taco joint featuring LA-style tacos, quesadillas, burritos and agua fresca.
Taqueria by El Prieto NYC
RestaurantsPatron Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSouth-of-the-border spot with outside seats offering basic fare & a renowned margarita happy hour.
Patron Mexican Grill
RestaurantsEl Guadalajara Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring Mexican dishes, cocktails, and live music, plus late-night hours.
El Guadalajara Bar & Grill
RestaurantsFushimi Times Square
RestaurantsBuzzing eatery & lounge offering Japanese dishes with a French twist, plus cocktails & beer.
Fushimi Times Square
RestaurantsTulcingo Del Valle
RestaurantsCompact diner serving up basic Mexican dishes along with burgers & breakfast fare.
Tulcingo Del Valle
RestaurantsAmor Loco
RestaurantsLively restaurant with colorful decor, offering typical Mexican dishes, cocktails, and brunch.
Amor Loco
RestaurantsCaliente Cab Co.
RestaurantsPotent drinks & a crowded warm-weather patio are the main draws at this longtime Mexican eatery.
Caliente Cab Co.
RestaurantsRancho Tequileria
RestaurantsChill Mexican venue offering classic fare, craft cocktails & happy-hour specials in comfy digs.
Rancho Tequileria
RestaurantsDon Antonio
RestaurantsRelaxed venue with seasonal cocktails, Italian craft beers & classic Neapolitan pizza.
Don Antonio
RestaurantsSong' E Napule
RestaurantsIntimate eatery serving brick oven pizzas and homemade Italian pastas such as gnocchi and linguini.
Song' E Napule
RestaurantsBubby's
RestaurantsWeekend brunch hot spot serving homestyle American eats with many locally sourced ingredients.
Bubby's
RestaurantsTavern On the Green
RestaurantsRestored Central Park icon for American fare in an elegant setting with courtyard & garden seating.
Tavern On the Green
RestaurantsPasta Eater Hell’s Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen you need a proper carb hug this week, Pasta Eater Hell’s Kitchen is all about homemade pasta, from rich carbonara to truffle…
Pasta Eater Hell’s Kitchen
RestaurantsPeaches HotHouse
RestaurantsPeaches HotHouse is your move when only proper Southern comfort will do. Tackle their Fried Chicken at your heat level Regular, Hot, or…
Peaches HotHouse
Restaurantsnoodlelove
RestaurantsWhen you need a weeknight pick-me-up, Noodlelove brings delicious, healthy Asian flavors with quality ingredients and thoughtful prep, all…
noodlelove
RestaurantsGolden K Burgers
RestaurantsGolden K Burgers is a cozy Korean-American spot turning out towering, flavor-packed burgers like the Bulgogi and Big Kahuna, plus crispy…
Golden K Burgers
RestaurantsCoco Hotpot 皇椰鸡
RestaurantsWhen you want a shareable pot that tastes like vacation, Coco Hotpot 皇椰鸡 does a coconut chicken hotpot built on fresh coconut for a sweet,…
Coco Hotpot 皇椰鸡
RestaurantsThe Pigs BBQ Hideout
RestaurantsSave yourself the charcoal splinters and let The Pigs BBQ Hideout handle dinner. A delivery-first barbecue outfit that leans into saucy,…
The Pigs BBQ Hideout
RestaurantsTaverna Kyclades Astoria
RestaurantsCraving peak-Astoria Greek? Taverna Kyclades Astoria is all about ultra-fresh seafood and original recipes, with standouts like fish soup…
Taverna Kyclades Astoria
RestaurantsWings 'n Things
RestaurantsWings 'n Things has been frying it right since 1988, serving fresh, crispy chicken with homemade sides and fall-off-the-bone ribs that…
Wings 'n Things
Restaurants7th Street Burger East Village
RestaurantsStraightforward fast-food restaurant offering generous burgers with French fries.
7th Street Burger East Village
RestaurantsRyan Maguire's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsA full menu of American eats & plenty of beer is on tap at this Irish-style tavern.
Ryan Maguire's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsCookshop
RestaurantsEnergetic, greenmarket-driven hot spot by the High Line serving American fare plus a popular brunch.
Cookshop
RestaurantsEvelina
RestaurantsMediterranean and Italian locale serving pastas, small plates, and wood-fired dishes, plus cocktails.
Evelina
RestaurantsTam Sang Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsChill counter-serve place dishing up traditional Thai delicacies in snug surrounds.
Tam Sang Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsXi Top BBQ
RestaurantsCasual barbecue restaurant with a focus on northeastern Chinese cuisine, plus Korean-style dishes.
Xi Top BBQ
RestaurantsBoqueria UES
RestaurantsCreative Barcelona-style tapas made with market-fresh ingredients in a warm, modern space.
Boqueria UES
RestaurantsBANGIA
RestaurantsLate-keeping restaurant offering traditional Korean specialties & booze in smart surroundings.
BANGIA
RestaurantsDekalb Market Hall
RestaurantsBustling destination housing 40 food vendors, including old-school & new-school NYC names.
Dekalb Market Hall
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMax Brenner New York
RestaurantsRetailer offering chocolate & related novelties, including seasonal & special-occasion gifts.
Max Brenner New York
RestaurantsSparks Steak House
RestaurantsSelect meats, seafood, salads & a deep wine list offered in a clubby atmosphere, open since 1966.
Sparks Steak House
RestaurantsFelice on Hudson
RestaurantsItalian dishes such as pasta and fish served in a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
Felice on Hudson
RestaurantsThe Inwood Farm
RestaurantsCafe with wood & brick interior where locals gather for hearty American fare, coffee, beer & wine.
The Inwood Farm
RestaurantsSugar Factory New York - Time Square
RestaurantsSweet two-floor spot for sweets, coffee and brunch classics, cocktails and sandwiches.
Sugar Factory New York - Time Square
RestaurantsAmerican Brass
RestaurantsAn eclectic menu highlighting local purveyors is served in a sprawling, upscale setting.
American Brass
RestaurantsXi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Chelsea
RestaurantsChinese restaurant offering noodles, dumplings & meal kits in unpretentious surroundings.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Chelsea
RestaurantsAngela's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria with a kids' menu serving specialty pies and other comfort food.
Angela's Pizzeria
RestaurantsUpland
RestaurantsSpacious, casually chic brasserie with hearty dishes featuring Californian & Italian influences.
Upland
RestaurantsIPPUDO NY
RestaurantsRamen dishes & pork buns are the lures at this popular East Village Japanese eatery.
IPPUDO NY
Restaurantsburger joint
RestaurantsNo-frills, cash-only burger counter hidden inside an upscale hotel.
burger joint
RestaurantsDallas BBQ - Rego Park
RestaurantsBustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats & other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas.
Dallas BBQ - Rego Park
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings GO
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
RestaurantsTavern On Jane
RestaurantsThis casual haunt offers bar snacks, steak dinners & plenty in between, plus varied wines & spirits.
Tavern On Jane
RestaurantsEZ Paella & Tapas
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve outpost serving paella, empanadas & quesadillas, plus classic Spanish desserts.
EZ Paella & Tapas
RestaurantsStrip House Speakeasy
RestaurantsSwanky steakhouse with a raw bar boasting walls covered with photos of old-Hollywood stars.
Strip House Speakeasy
RestaurantsCasa Galicia
RestaurantsCozy restaurant with Spanish cuisine such as pulpo a la gallega, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.
Casa Galicia
RestaurantsMarea
RestaurantsHigh-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas in a chic Central Park South setting.
Marea
RestaurantsSmacking Burger
RestaurantsCounter-serve burger joint offering quick bites in an informal setup with gas pumps.
Smacking Burger
RestaurantsGramercy Tavern
RestaurantsMichelin-starred Flatiron District tavern featuring a menu of modern, seasonal American dishes.
Gramercy Tavern
RestaurantsThe Mary Lane
RestaurantsCharming, seasonally inspired eatery known for cocktails and wines alongside creative dishes.
The Mary Lane
RestaurantsChick Chick
RestaurantsRamen, Korean fried chicken & other Asian offerings in a down-to-earth establishment.
Chick Chick
RestaurantsMarket Table
RestaurantsBustling New American eatery with huge windows & an emphasis on farm-fresh fare.
Market Table
RestaurantsCounter & Bodega
RestaurantsModern Latin fare served with signature cocktails in funky quarters.
Counter & Bodega
RestaurantsRafaelis Palace
RestaurantsKosher restaurant providing a mix of Uzbek, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean fare, plus live music.
Rafaelis Palace
RestaurantsAlytori
RestaurantsWaffles and fried chicken shop for crispy wings, tenders and sandwiches.
Alytori
RestaurantsMudville
RestaurantsRustic sports bar with an enormous selection of beer, plus bar eats like ribs & wings.
Mudville
Restaurantsil Piccolo Villaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsCozy venue providing Italian plates paired with wine, beer, and cocktails, plus vegetarian and vegan options.
il Piccolo Villaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsLongo Bros
RestaurantsTraditional Italian dishes, pizzas, and cocktails served in a relaxed, industrial-chic restaurant.
Longo Bros
RestaurantsAska
RestaurantsSeasonal Scandinavian tasting menus & wine pairings in an intimate space, plus a cellar bar/garden.
Aska
RestaurantsFirefly Korean Lounge and Bar
RestaurantsCasual, cozy bar serving Asian-fusion food alongside Korean-inspired cocktails.
Firefly Korean Lounge and Bar
RestaurantsDel Frisco's Grille
RestaurantsSophisticated chophouse chain serving steak, seafood, sandwiches & cocktails in a lively setting.
Del Frisco's Grille
RestaurantsRadici
RestaurantsCozy Italian restaurant dishing up pizza, rustic pasta dishes and desserts, in a casual environment.
Radici
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChicken joint known for its spicy, Nashville-style tenders, sliders, and kale slaw.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTeppan Territory
RestaurantsCasual spot dishing up Japanese dishes such as teriyaki and katsu, plus udon and yakisoba.
Teppan Territory
RestaurantsThe Soul Spot
RestaurantsSmall takeout-oriented joint selling Southern soul food & Caribbean specialties.
The Soul Spot
RestaurantsMojo
RestaurantsLatin American dishes & cocktails served in a restaurant & bar that has an easygoing ambiance.
Mojo
RestaurantsPoke Bowl NY
RestaurantsCasual fixture featuring rice bowls containing a variety of fish and fresh ingredients, plus an array of toppings and sauces.
Poke Bowl NY
RestaurantsBoqueria Flatiron
RestaurantsBarcelona-style tapas & a deep menu of Spanish wines can be shared in this compact, busy spot.
Boqueria Flatiron
RestaurantsBricolage
RestaurantsCasual, low-key restaurant with updated Vietnamese fare plus an ambitious drink menu & a back patio.
Bricolage
RestaurantsOsteria Nonnino
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant showcasing Italian fare such as pizza and homemade pasta and featuring a wine bar and outdoor seating.
Osteria Nonnino
RestaurantsAkwaaba Mansion
RestaurantsOpulent accommodations in an antiques-filled B&B offering afternoon tea, a library & a sun room.
Akwaaba Mansion
Restaurantsil Gigante
RestaurantsStraightforward eatery features Italian comfort dishes, many with housemade pasta.
il Gigante
RestaurantsFumo Upper West Side
RestaurantsUnfussy Italian eatery offering pasta, pizza & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch, wine & cocktails.
Fumo Upper West Side
RestaurantsArmondo's Italian Resturant
RestaurantsA husband-&-wife team runs this eatery that offers Italian classics in serene dark-wood environs.
Armondo's Italian Resturant
RestaurantsTomiño Taberna Gallega
RestaurantsInformal Spanish storefront restaurant & tapas bar featuring Galician fare with wines & cocktails.
Tomiño Taberna Gallega
RestaurantsAu Cheval
RestaurantsRestaurant featuring leather booths and a zinc bar, serving creative American fare.
Au Cheval
RestaurantsAddictive Wine and Tapas
RestaurantsIntimate locale with brick & wood accents offering Spanish tapas & wine, plus weekly flamenco shows.
Addictive Wine and Tapas
RestaurantsReal Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen
RestaurantsSeveral varieties of ramen plus soup dumplings, pork buns & more offered in a busy, no-frills space.
Real Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsLENWICH
RestaurantsOutpost of a chain specializing in traditional New York-style sandwiches, plus build-your-own options.
LENWICH
RestaurantsCoquito Blu
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery and bar featuring Latin-inspired dishes from across the Americas, plus cocktails and wine.
Coquito Blu
RestaurantsPig Beach BBQ Queens
RestaurantsIndustrial venue with Southern flair selling smoked & grilled ribs, burgers, brisket, sides & more.
Pig Beach BBQ Queens
RestaurantsBurgers and other American comfort food served in a sports bar setting with happy hour specials.
Gopchang Story BBQ - Manhattan
RestaurantsBusy, bustling restaurant offering Korean barbecue, fried rice & other classic fare.
Gopchang Story BBQ - Manhattan
RestaurantsPasta de Pasta
RestaurantsBreezy eatery for handmade pasta dishes and sauces, plus a range of toppings.
Pasta de Pasta
Restaurants5 Napkin Burger
RestaurantsModern bistro chain serving gourmet meat & veggie burgers.
5 Napkin Burger
RestaurantsBayberry
RestaurantsVibrant American bistro with a convivial bar offering happy hours, brunch, and an outdoor patio.
Bayberry
RestaurantsJohn's of 12th Street
RestaurantsClassic red-sauce specialties and vegan versions are available at this vintage-1908 Italian eatery.
John's of 12th Street
RestaurantsAtomic Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up chicken wings with signature sauces, plus sandwiches & salads.
Atomic Wings
RestaurantsMaestro
RestaurantsNarrow Italian eatery with counter-service offering organic pasta, housemade sauces & classic sides.
Maestro
RestaurantsWild Ginger
RestaurantsStylish, casual eatery offering vegan Asian-style dishes, plus creative juice blends & smoothies.
Wild Ginger
RestaurantsUncle Peter's
RestaurantsRelaxing, brick-lined bar & eatery serves up filling Italian dishes & lunch specials.
Uncle Peter's
RestaurantsHarp & Hound
RestaurantsPub serving classic Irish-American fare as well as beer and cocktails in a family-friendly setting.
Harp & Hound
RestaurantsOLIO E PIÙ
RestaurantsNaples meets NYC at this trattoria with thin-crust pizza, Italian wines & ample sidewalk seating.
OLIO E PIÙ
RestaurantsAmericano Pie Bar
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary spot offering a wide-ranging menu and full bar. Pizza and wine are a specialty, as well as other Italian dishes.
Americano Pie Bar
RestaurantsCornbread Brooklyn
RestaurantsAiry counter-serve selling soul food staples like fried chicken, catfish, and BBQ ribs, plus sweet tea.
Cornbread Brooklyn
RestaurantsBurger Village
RestaurantsWarm, casual spot dishing up all-organic burgers (lamb, turkey and bison too) plus fries and milkshakes.
Burger Village
RestaurantsThe Ainsworth Midtown
RestaurantsStylish, lively spot dishing out upscale burgers, hot dogs and salads alongside cocktails, beers and wine.
The Ainsworth Midtown
RestaurantsCafé Salamanca
RestaurantsSpacious Spanish mainstay featuring standards, tapas & cocktails plus guitar music Saturday nights.
Café Salamanca
RestaurantsBLACKBARN
RestaurantsLocally sourced, upscale American cuisine served in a barn-inspired setting with a chef’s table.
BLACKBARN
RestaurantsOBAO
RestaurantsSleek destination turning out Asian fusion BBQ & small plates with creative cocktails.
OBAO
RestaurantsBarosa
RestaurantsRed-sauce Italian fare served in warm, modern digs with a big bar, kids' menu & free valet parking.
Barosa
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