Came here with some friends and family for a birthday on a Sunday night. The place itself is pretty nice, we had the second floor VIP section since we purchased bottles and food. The service was good in the VIP section and the bartenders at the bar were very attentive. The meat empanadas were absolutely delicious, the flour was crispy and the filling was tasty. I ordered margaritas at the bar which were very well made and strong. The only thing that really ruined the experience was seeing a roach in the VIP section. I know these things are difficult to control since the location is very close to the train but it did ruin the experience either way. The music was pretty good, had a variety of different genres. I would come here again to maybe have a drink at the bar but not for their VIP. read more

We had come to Amaru Pisco Bar to celebrate a Birthday on a Sunday night. We had the upstairs section to ourselves, which was nice and specious with a few couches for us to sit and enjoy our drinks. The bartender did a great job preparing our margaritas and the empanadas we ordered were delicious. The upsetting part was when I was in the middle of a conversation with a friend and a cockroach the size of my middle finger landed in my arm. I didn't let it ruin my night, but they should do a better job handling their pest issues. read more

El ambiente está chill pero la música deplorable. Siendo un bar peruano, ni una música peruana or por lo menos CUMBIAS PERUANAS. la una cumbia q tocaron fueron colombianas y solo 3 de ellas. Tenemos q representar nuestra cultura mucho mejor o cambian el nombre. La comida tampoco está buena, para ser un lugar peruano,.. ni la comida ni la música valen la pena. Que vergüenza! read more

Es mi segunda vez que vengo a este lugar y pido un ceviche que estaba vencido tenía un sabor y color desagradable!!! y tuve que esperar 27 minutos por otro. aparte de eso a la hora de pagar la cuenta que salió 102.34 mi amiga y yo dejamos 10 dólares de propina en cash y puse en el recibo la raya para que no me descontaran en la tarjeta y me descuentan 10 dólares más como es posible Que me descuenten un dinero que no he autorizado!!!!! Y con mi firma de por medio exijo mis 10 dólares de regreso!! no es la cantidad es lo que hacen sin autorización!!!!! Deberían de contratar a personas honestas!!!!! read more

Pisco's are delicious. The DJ on Friday night was incredible!! Wish they had coat check.

Ah I love Amaru. It makes me want to go back to Peru even more! (and I'm not even Peruvian!) Maracuya sour, still amazing! Try the salchipapas! Instead of typical oscar mayer hotdog - they use spanish sausage (chorizo) and it is delicious! The care they put into everything really shows, and pays off! Came for Peruvian Independance, music was on point (like always!) If only they hired female bartenders, I'd apply in a heartbeat! read more

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I came here on a Wednesday night around 9:45 and it started to get packed as I was leaving at 12:15. Their music playlist ranges from bachata, pop, salsa, hip hop, cumbia, and some alternative rock. The bartenders are attentive and very friendly. For my first drink I ordered the Cholita, which was very refreshing, clean, and not overly sweet. I prefer bitter drinks over sweet, so I enjoyed the Callao Long. A girly drink all will appreciate is the Maracuya Sour. For food, the Cebiche (Ceviche) wasn't anything special but it was satisfying. Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) was quite delicious also served with a basket of bread. My friend ordered Alitas Amaru (chicken wings) and seemed to enjoy them. I definitely want to come back on a Friday or Saturday night! read more

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Great vibes, good music, amazing drinks! This place has some of the best music I've ever heard. Definitely recommend this bar and especially on the weekends ! If you're looking to show off your dance moves, this is the place to do it! read more

I really do like this place. The decor is great. Ambiance is great especially for a date. Sometimes the music might just be a little too loud, but if the music is good then it won't matter as much. The restroom is well maintained. There is a balcony seating area which costs $200 to rent with full service. Accommodates approximately 25 people. The staff here is awesome. Shout out to Gabriel, Michael, Ephrain, and Carlos. There is also a little outdoor area for the occasional smoker to access. The negative? It's quite a significant one... No coat check. All the seats in here are stools meaning no back. If you come with a jacket/coat then you either sit on it or on your lap. Minus one star for that. The drinks are great and appropriately priced for what they are going after. If you're complaining about the price, then you obviously are not the clientele they are targeting. The tapas is also great. I recommend the Gambas de Ajillo. I'm a repeat offender at this place. read more

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Great drinks, expertly made...prices really aren't that bad for the venue. Our bartender, Kevin, was extremely nice, very knowledgeable. Food was really tasty, ordered the ceviche, fantastic price. Huge sampler, fish was very fresh. Best ceviche in Queens... Cheese plate was decent as well. Would definitely recommend... I think they have a happy hour.. read more

This is honestly my go to bar , this has become my favorite place to enjoy a drink , to party with friends and enjoy a great night , weekends this place gets so pack so get there early if you want to sit at the bar , I have become very friendly with the bar tenders and know them on a first name basis that's what happens when you tip well but overall love this place , they take care of those who hook out for them , still haven't tried the food yet but I'm sure it's good . Will continue to cone here over and over again untill it's gone or so read more

I really like this bar, it sort of feels like being in Peru. Food is great and the bartenders are cool. Havent had a bad experience inside the bar. The damn bouncer though, is an asshole. I dont understand why he is on a power trip. The last 2 times that I tried going he was making me wait more than 30 mins and nobody has time for that. We are in northern, theres lots of places to go. Hopefuly the bouncer finds another place to ruin. read more

Great service and delicious food plus wings. The music is outstanding! Come and check it out.

This place is way to overpriced and the bartenders are not very customer friendly when asked about the menu for drinks or appetizers. I guess they think they are to cute to talk to customers . They just give you a drink and a check but don't expect it to be a pleasant experience! read more

What a gem in the neighborhood! Part sports--sports lovers will totally dig the gigantic screen and cocktail bar, this spot is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Those of you who love their cocktails sweet will be happy here. I thought the Amaru pisco drink was super sweet but another drink (I don't recall the name but it's the first drink listed on the right side of the menu ) was better thanks to its tartness. Like beer? They have two Peruvian beers on draft that are totally worth trying. The biggest surprise was the amazing huge ceviche trio sample. For only $14, you get three different types of ceviche (two fish and one shrimp) with chockful of flavor and zest. This is a mega steal; in Manhattan, you would probably need to pay double the price for the quality and portion. My only misgiving (aside from the super sweet pisco) is the size of the bar tables. The small size suits a party of 2 comfortably. For a party of four, it leaves you with enough space only to drink. We had to cram our drinks and be creative while enjoying our ceviche. Still, I'd come back again but ironically, the draw would be the food. By the way, they serve complimentary popcorn kernels (almost like cornnuts minus the added flavors and preservatives). read more

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Great place to have fun with friends! Great mix of music here (not too much a fan of Salsa and bachata) but here they play everything! Even Latin pop/rock! Bouncers are nice and friendly. Good mixed drinks and the peruvian food is awesome! Prices are good too, better that going to the city. One bad note. Parking. It's nearly impossible around here. Or get here early, it does get crowded. But it's a nice crowd.People are nice here, No problems whatsoever. Music is very loud at times, and hard to hear each other talk. But you'll be dancing till 4am for sure! read more

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So Disappointed at my last visit to Amaru.... I am a regular customer of Amaru. Although their music and lounge is okay I had a bad experience when paying. BE AWARE OF THE TIP. At my last visit the waiter felt it was okay to tip himself without my authorization. I noticed my receipt the next day and noticed that I do not write my numbers the way it was written. He had the audacity to tip himself on my CC transaction and accepted the actual tip I had left him in cash. So if you are paying in CC BE AWARE. The server that night who did this is named CARLOS C. Next, I had a bad experience with the bouncer. He was not allowing my boyfriend to come in because of his shoes. However, we are regular customers who also buy drinks regularly from the lounge. He was allowing others in timberland boots and other shoes enter the lounge. My BF was wearing converse and was appropriately dressed. I had to go into the lounge and speak to the bar tenders and the Manager in order for them to let him in. I was actually looking for "German" because he is awesome bartender and he knows we are constantly visiting Amaru. German was not working that particular night. read more

My boyfriend and I ended up here at the last minute. We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious drinks, friendly bartender (Kevin), and dark ambiance. We also ordered steak empanadas and they were amazing. read more

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This place is horrible and I never want to come back here. This place should get no ratings. I wish I never came here. The ppl that come here suck and they are very rude. read more

Ok. Great food, good drinks, But TERRIBLE SERVICE!!! Bartenders at this place think that they are HOT! and they NOT! They don't know how to make you feel comfortable.. The 4 bartenders were having a conversation about a DOG, none of them even bother to take the order. Good Luck!!!Amaru Very expensive read more

LOVE this little spot! It's a very chic & trendy bar with a HUGE projector screen, yummy cocktails, delicious food and good music. Ok the music is a bit loud but after a few cocktails, you'll be dancing in your stool! I had the ceviche and the lomo empanadas both were DELICIOUS!!! I tried two cocktails: the "Cholita" and el "Viejo Verde" both very yummy and packed a punch, which I realized once I stood up! In case you are wondering, pisco is a colorless grape brandy found in Peru and Chile. All of their cocktails are made with it. Being Peruvian myself, I really liked how they incorporated Peru in every aspect of this place, from the drinks, to the food and even the music. It's pretty awesome. Most of the staff here are men, as well as the patrons. If only we can get more pretty latin women in here we'd be good as gold! I hope this place turns into a bar/dance spot soon. Would love to party here! Visit AMARU you won't be disappointed. I sure wasn't. read more

This is legit the best bar in queens with the best staff. The drinks are out of this world with their pisco specialities. The bartenders are so sweet and always give good service. Efran, German and Kevin are always so friendly and make the drinks perfectly. I love the music and they always have a variety. The food is good as well. I highly recommend this place. Best bar in queens hands down. I drive all the way from long island to come here at least once a week. read more

Drinks, all Pisco based, we're good bordering on excellent. The space is great and could really be something, especially for this "dead zone" in Queens. The issues here are they don't seem to know "who" they want to be. -- Are they a mixology bar that specializes in Pisco cocktails? -- Are they a neighborhood bar that serves Bud's and Coors Light to the construction workers coming off the job? -- Are they a night club with thumping music and a DJ? -- Are they a sports bar with HD TV's showing the sport du jour? Why do I ask? Because all four were going on simultaneously while we were there. It was really distracting to the point of annoyance. It's shame because the bartenders here seem to know what they are doing and the space is really really great. read more

Nice place... I don't like the food that much ... actually is not food "tapas" 1 bad thing... they don't sell energizing drinks such aRed Bull what is my husband likes for drinks read more

This place is great. The bartenders are are on point . The food is absolutely amazing way better than any other place on the street! ceviche is a must I can't live without it. Try the anticuchos omg!!! Music is a little too loud. But the I'll deal with it as long as I can have my ceviche!!! Keep up the good work amaru read more

I genuinely like this place! Clean, simple, classy and tasteful. Sounds like a plan. theres only one negative side: The music is too damn loud! Mister DJ, turn that music DOWN! I would like to actually have a conversation! This place is clearly trying to get some dancing, bumpin' and grindin' going.... but I wish the DJ would be more in tune with the crowd. That night we wanted conversation, not ass movin'! I went on a friday night with my sibling, her bf and my bff. We sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails. I love how everything has a Peruvian touch from the music, to the food, to the bar snacks to the cocktails. All of the cocktails are made with Pisco alcohol and boy are they yummeh. They are $10 each. I will definitively return! read more

I think pisco is my new favorite liquor especially in cocktails as nicely done as the ones here. Eric and I tried 4 cocktails and loved each of them. Very inventive with the ingredients and flavorful. The cocktails are $10 a piece which is a little pricy for a bar on Northern Blvd but we ended up thinking it was basically worth it. If they were slightly more reasonable or there was a happy hour on all cocktails, I think we'd go back more frequently. They also had the most addictive bar snacks...it was not fully popped popcorn sprinkled with large grain salt. I couldn't stop eating them. read more

Came here randomly after arriving late on a flight. Had a pretty gal with me, but had Nike Roshe's on. Bouncer denied my entry. Damn Daniel, back at it again with them Vans! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LUX70mXcEE read more

Pros: good cocktails, bartenders are attentive. Cons: Kind of skeevy, if you go further to the back of the bar, people are secretly smoking cigarettes and pot, yuck. Parking is also difficult. read more

If you want great Piscos, this is it. My favorite thing about this place is the music. They play a mix of Latin and a little electrónica....I prefer Latin. When I have visited, the music always makes me want to dance. Nice fun vibe. read more

Great looking place... Great drinks and super hot bartenders ... And good music...all in all a def come back hard to find in Jackson heights read more

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Comparable to other bars it's a 3, but for the neighborhood it gets a 4 --- scarcity creates opportunity. The drinks are measured and the happy hour is good. Weekend nights it get's super packed so if you want a seat at the bar, come early. It's not the sexiest crowd (not counting the bartenders) but the regular pisco is very good and the maracuya pisco is dessert in a fancy cocktail glass. You can have one after the other and then realize - oh oh. The best thing there might be the cancha - Peruvian toasted corn that they serve at the bar. Overall fun bar in the hood. read more

I like this place so much but i stop coming because as soon you get it you fell so cold inside so this is uncorfortable... they should be more careful don t forget we are still in winter time.... read more

If anyone has ever been to Lima, Peru, then this place definitely brings them back memories. The atmosphere is awesome, this is the type of place you can come with on a date and have a great time personally, the type of crowd you have here is "mature" (on the nights I've been to). They do have Peruvian drinks such as "Pisco Sour" and any other drinks you can think of, Peruvian Beer as well! Never had the food but check this out! The previous restaurant that use to be in the same location was "Pio Pio" then the owner successfully opened this place where people can go after a nice huge meal and burn it off or wash it down with a nice Pisco Sour! Great, Place! Price are reasonable, Security is awesome, Staff is Great! If you go, have a great time! read more

Amaru is one of the few quality spots on Northern in JH. The space looks like an EV lounge with some Latin flair. The crowd is often South American couples looking for a more stylish night out while staying local. The cocktails focus on pisco and the music is a mix of Spanish, house and hip hop. The music is too loud for the space and they don't have enough seats, but you won't regret coming here if you find yourself in this part of town. read more

Cute bar/lounge on Northern blvd. This is a Peruvian establishment with a great selection of music. I stopped in after having dinner across the street with some friends. I have been here a few times and every time is a good time. Drinks are fantabulous and even have your typical Peruvian pisco sour. If you read what's in it do not say ewwwww until you actually try it. I had the Maracuya (passion fruit) pisco sour. They add egg whites but you won't even notice it. Try it!!! Menu had different drinks and even some appetizers. The only negative about this place is they only have 1 bathroom for W and 1 for M. The line can get pretty ridiculous & sucks if you need to really go. For all you smokers, they have a small place in the rear where you can sit and smoke outside. read more

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Best Bar/Lounge in Jackson Heights! The space is beautiful! even the bathrooms are nice. You feel like your in one of those hip trendy spots in williamsburg or lower east side/village. the drinks are awesome, all the cocktails are interesting. my faves are the pisco sour with maracuya (passion fruit) and the chicha morada (its Purple and its good!) the tapas are super tasty. they did a twist on the "Salchipapas" most places use regular hot dogs & cheap fries but they use Spanish Chorizo & Fresh cut fries. Another fave is the gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce) u can taste the wine & pisco with the garlic! Next, the ambiance. I loved the music as im a big Latin Rock fan and on wednesdays its 80's/90's night and the dj mixes everything from new wave to latin rock. My only complaint is the parking can be tough, other than that i highly recommend it. its one of those spots u can go every day of the week to chill late. read more

Saturday night. Supposedly this is the day they have a dress code. We were a party of 5 but because one of my friends wasn't wearing dress shoes but sneakers, he wasn't allowed in. He ended up leaving. To our surprise we saw people in workout clothes, Sneakers and such inside!. So what's the actual standard at this place? It's upsetting when your friend could be there with you and then you find other people there who shouldn't* be allowed in either. read more

Amaru Pisco bar - Lounges Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Decided to try this spot because I heard it's the same owners as Pio Pio. It's actually located at the old Pio Pio location on Northern Blvd before it moved across the street. With that being said I came here with a having dinner mentality and not a drinkers mentality. I was also expecting more of a traditional menu and less of a fusionized one. (So if I ever come here to drink my rating might change since it seemed liked it gets fun late night.) They have a tapas type menu so we ended up ordering a couple of things. Being Peruvian if I see Perihuela or Ceviche on the menu it's a must I ordered one of them. So needless to say I ordered the Ceviche Tasting which comes with 3 different types of Ceviches. The traditional one was delicious!! The other two were too fusionized for me. Last we ordered the Sliders Tasting- unfortunately these were not good at all- really dense like meatloaf and seasoned funny. The Antichuchos and Salchipapas were very good though. The Antichuchos were cooked perfectly and went very well with the Huacatay Sauce that it came with and even better with the Aji (Peruvian hot green sauce). The Salchipapas had sliced sausage instead of sliced regular hot dog like most Peruvian restaurant do. read more

The manager was really mean, he was drunk and he started arguing with me and my friend and was like WTF !!!!!! After some time I realized he was the manager never coming back to this place. read more