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Jul 04, 2015
21+ of the Best Places to Eat Outdoors in Astoria & Long Island City
Summer is upon us, and the yearning for enjoying our meals outside in the gorgeous weather is only getting stronger. We asked around for your favorite places to eat outside (…)
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Summer is upon us, and the yearning for enjoying our meals outside in the gorgeous weather is only getting stronger. We asked around for your favorite places to eat outside in the sunshine, and here’s some of our community’s favorites.
Did we miss your favs? Let us know in the comments!
1. Monika Cafe Bar
Food: Bars, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 3290 36th Street Astoria, NY 11106
Website / Yelp: monikascafebar.com
Photo via Yelp
2. Mars
Food: Seafood, Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 34-21 34th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106
Website / Yelp: ifeatmars.com
Yelp Photo courtesy M.C.
3. Mohave
Food: Southern, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 22-36 31st Street Astoria, NY 11105
Website / Yelp: mojaveny.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Special K
4. Grand Cafe
Food: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
Good for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 3701 30th Avenue Astoria, NY 11103
Website / Yelp: grandcafelounge.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of George M.
5. Pachanga
Food: Mexican, Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 33-17 31st Avenue Astoria, NY 11103
Website / Yelp: pachangapatterson.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Michelle C.
6. Venturo
Food: Italian, Wine Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 44-07 Queens Blvd Sunnyside, NY 11104
Website / Yelp: venturovino.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Bo C.
7. Skinny’s Cantina
Food: Bars, Mexican
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 4705 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
Website / Yelp: skinnyscantina.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Julie C.
8. The Bonnie Gastropub
Food: Gastropubs, Beer Gardens
Good for: Lunch, Dinner
Location: 29-12 23rd Avenue Astoria, NY 11105
Website / Yelp: thebonnie.com
Photo courtesy of The Bonnie facebook page
9. Sweet Afton
Food: Bars, American (Traditional)
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 30-09 34th Street Astoria, NY 11103
Website / Yelp: sweetaftonbar.com
Photo courtesy Sweet Afton facebook page
10. MP Taverna
Food: Greek, American (New)
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 31-29 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria, NY 11105
Website / Yelp: michaelpsilakis.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Amanda F.
11. Fatty’s
Food: Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American, Bars
Good for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 45-17 28th Avenue Astoria, NY 11103
Website / Yelp: fattysastoria.com
Yelp Photo courtesy of Isabel J
12. Sugar Freak
Food: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 36-18 30th Ave Astoria, NY11103
Website / Yelp: sugarfreaknyc.com
Photo courtesy of Sugarfreak facebook page
13. MexiBBQ
Food: Bars, Mexican, Barbeque
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location:37-11 30th Ave Astoria, NY11103
Website / Yelp: mexibbq.com
Photo courtesy of MexiBBQ facebook page
14. William Hallet
Food: American (New)
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location:36-10 30th Ave Astoria, NY11106
Yelp Photo courtesy of Emmanuel N.
15. The Strand Smokehouse
Food: Barbeque, Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 25-27 Broadway Astoria, NY11106
Website / Yelp:
Yelp Photo courtesy of Natalie T.
16. Astor Room
Food: American (Traditional), Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 34-12 36th St Astoria, NY11106
Website / Yelp: www.astorroom.com
Photo courtesy of AstorRoom.com
17. Shady Lady
Food: American (New), Tapas Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 34-19 30th Ave Astoria, NY11103
Website / Yelp: the-shady-lady-astoria
Yelp Photo courtesy of Los B.
18.Thirsty Koala
Food: Australian
Good for: Lunch, Dinner
Location: 35-12 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY11105
Website / Yelp: the-thirsty-koala-astoria
Yelp Photo courtesy of Barre F
19. Pye Boat Noodle
Food: Thai
Good for: Lunch, Dinner
Location: 35-13 Broadway Astoria, NY11106
Website / Yelp: pye-boat-noodle-astoria
Yelp Photo courtesy of Reggie M.
20. Il Bambino
Food: Italian, Sandwiches, Tapas Bars
Good for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Location: 34-08 31st Ave Astoria, NY 11106
Website / Yelp: ilbambinonyc.com
Yelp photo Courtesy of Gregory M.
21. Gossip Coffee
Food: Coffee, Pastries, Rice Pudding
Good for: Breakfast, Coffee, Snacks
Location: 37-04 30th Ave. Astoria, NY 11103
Website / Yelp: Coming Soon!
Photo Courtesy of Emily Miethner
22. Katch Astoria
Food: Bar, Burgers, Brunch, Wings
Good for: Brunch, Dinner, Snacks, Watching the big game,
Location: 31-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Website / Yelp: http://katchastoria.com/
23. Astoria Bier & Cheese
Food: Beer, Cheese Plates, Sandwiches
Good for: Dinner, Snacks, Causal Hang
Location: 3414 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106
Website / Yelp: http://astoriabierandcheese.com/
24. Diamond Dogs
Food: BYOF (Bring Your Own Food!)
Good for: Drinking!
Location: 34-04 31st Ave, New York, 11106
Website / Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/diamond-dogs-astoria
Bonus, coming soon!
Enthaice and Madame SousSous will soon be able to grace this list. Read more here.
What are your favorite places to eat outside in Astoria? Share in the comments!
mojave, best Sangritas, amazing menu and backyard
How about Katch?!
Added!
Left out some gems, especially Diamond Dogs – bring your own food, such a great policy
Agree Diamond Dogs is awesome! Added!
I know there’s a lot to choose from but you’ve left out one of the loveliest backyard patios in Astoria. Check out Astoria Bier and Cheese-Ditmars.
Astoria Bier and Cheese is a great outdoor space! We’ve added it in.
The beer garden of course!!!!