Ate at the bar for the first time. Wonderful experience. Staff was welcoming. Tons of holiday…read moredecorations were up. Food and drinks were great. Try the crab fettuccine or mozzarella en carroza

Dakota's on the Cove has been in my periphery for a while. Up until today, I had not been here…read moresince the space was its former occupant, Ice House. While I had heard mixed things about Dakota's, I wanted to check it out for myself. I had been meaning to catch up with some of my IRL Yelp friends, and thought this would be a great place to meet up - so off we went. Dakota's is located right on the water in Throgg's Neck and provides great views of the marina. The dining area is separated into a front room, bar area, back room, outdoor patio, and a biergarten area. The decor and aesthetics have a nautical vibe - think blues, greys, and whites with lots of clean lines. One of my friends told me that the menu is relatively new, as they got a new chef ~ 2 weeks ago. The menu isn't large, in fact it's somewhat limited in my view; there are a few apps, mains, and sides - but I would like to have seen an expanded salad selection (there are only two on the menu) and a sandwich section, especially given the aesthetics and the fact that they're open for lunch. We decided to start by sharing some apps and one of their salads: the tuna tartare, the mussels, and the specific salad name escapes me but it had feta whip. Everything was very good - the tuna was fresh and came with some thin crostini that provided a welcome contrast in texture. The salad was flavorful, but the portion was small for the price and the combination of feta whip with the dressing made it a little too wet. The mussels were great - we chose to have them prepared in a white wine sauce which was super flavorful. It came with two pieces of focaccia which were good albeit slightly stale; crostini would have been better. For mains, we split two: the fish and chips and the linguine with clam sauce. The former was pretty good - two generous pieces of fish, but it could have used more fries; the apple slaw it was served with cut through the heaviness of the dish well. The linguini was also good, however it's hard for me to justify a pasta dish being over $30 - especially in this case where there were relatively few clams and the portion was not big. We also ordered a side of broccoli rabe which was good - though the addition of some garlic bulbs/slices would have elevated it. For desert we split the lemon gelée abd biscoff cheesecake. I wasn't a fan of the former, it had a tough-ish consistency and lacked flavor; the cheesecake was better. Service was excellent; we made conversation with several members of staff while we were there - including the owner. They are really putting an effort in to make this place great and I saw it in all aspects of my experience. Overall, I had a great time at Dakota's; I think they still need to fine-tune their menu, especially in relation to portion sizes and prices. However, if this is an improvement from where they were, then they're taking a step in the right direction.

Service was excellent price was feasible food came out fast access service. I will recommend this…read morefor anybody.

i went on May 2nd for my birthday and this spot is honestly really good. The crabs are amazing and…read moreat a great price. It's family friendly and the service is impeccable. Also super clean which is always a plus!!!!!!! Will be coming back and recommend to everyone who is a seafood lover.

I purchased four fish cakes from Parks Seafood. I had purchased them before on Good Friday and they…read morewere delicious. However, this time not so much! I got food poisoning from them as did my husband! I vomited for over an hour, cold sweats and dizziness. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital but I was just too weak to move. I will never buy ANY fish from them again. They have gone hill fast! what was once a great fish market is now dreadful. Buyer Beware. they probably froze them, defrosted and refrozen the fish cakes and I was the unfortunate person who bought them!

I ordered five items at a cost of $54.22. The cleaned calamari was not added to my bag even…read morethough I paid for the item. I did not discover this until I began to cook on Christmas day.. of course, they were closed. The Whiting and Sea Bass actually tasted 'fishy'. There were too many Muscles that had broken shells not all the Clams opened after cooking. A waste of money and time.. it ruined my Christmas dinner.. never again.

I've been to the waterfront a few times all very pleasant. I've only done brunch here so I can't…read morecomment on the dinner. Brunch is solid, drinks are good and service is nice. I hosted a birthday/golf clinic here and it was really a wonderful experience! Unfortunately the weather didn't let us enjoy it fully but everyone was so accommodating and helpful. Would def suggest to check it out when it reopens in the spring. The atmosphere is nice and it's really pretty when you eat outdoors.

This was an unexpected treasure to find! Located on the Bally's Golf Club, this restaurant boasts…read morebeautiful a picturesque outdoor dining experience that makes it a hidden gem. Overlooking the Hudson and settled between views of both the GWB and Whitestone Bridges, the background views are stunning just past the refreshing and relaxing landscaping of a professional golf course in the foreground. The hospitality and service were top notch and the food was delicious as it was presentable. My family and I enjoyed every dish... nothing pompous but rather comforting foods with a classy presentation and a flavorful flare. Highly recommend, despite being a bit pricey.

This is probably odd, but I ate dinner here 3 nights in a row and ordered all different things…read more Why would I eat here 3 days in a row? Because #1, their food is delicious #2 there is a huge parking lot #3 they are open until 10p. I frequent all the restaurants in this little shopping center by HMart and just noticed this Chinese restaurant recently. They have a downstairs too with karaoke!! They don't charge for the Karaoke rooms if you order dinner as well! The woman in the front is the owner - super nice. All the staff is friendly as well. Their food - really really good -almost like home cooking. Not overly salty or heavy in taste. Really delicous flavors. It is now one of my local fav restaurants.

Good service, food came out quickly. However, I expect food taste better base on the review. We had…read morelobster with noodle, lobster was bit small, tasted delicious. We also ordered crab with sticky rick, sticky rice was ok, tasted kind of blend. Had a mushroom dish, this dish was good. The rest were only ok. I will say is 3.5 star.

We came in for Saturday lunch and there was barely anyone. I got Combo D with 1 lb of snow crab…read morelegs and 1/2 lb shrimp. I added 1/2 lb of scallops. I got Cajun butter which was tasty and not overwhelming like other places. The shrimp was really tasty. The crab legs were pretty good. Scallops were ok. The potatoes and corn could've been cooked and softened a bit longer. The Mai Tai was a bit gross with the amount of cheap alcohol in there, but that's expected for $13 cocktail in the area. They give you a bib, gloves, scissors, and other tools.

Came back and brought the game for a dine in. Second time…read morearound it was okay, the potatoes didn't taste fresh and were overcooked. Like too mushy but overall was good and the sauce was a bit watery. This time I would have rated 3.5.

Came here recently and really enjoyed the meal. The pink snapper was incredibly fresh and grilled…read more The seafood pasta was also a highlight--flavorful, well-balanced. Definitely something I'd order again.

We've been here before so came here for lunch while I was in the area. Walked in without a…read morereservation (don't know if they take) and thankfully was seated right away. Service was the highlight for me. The gentleman helping our table was professional, patient, and prompt with our requests. We ordered a variety of different entrees and the calamari to start. I myself for the swordfish steak which was a touch dry to be honest but overall though everything was good. It's a cute spot as I remembered that can get quite busy. We were there for a late lunch on a weekend and it was still quite packed. If you're in the neighborhood and are craving Mediterranean cuisine, I'd recommend.

Came on a Friday night with no reservation, took about 10 minutes to get seated so not too bad…read more Unfortunately got seated towards the back but anyone can walk on their pier before or after dining. Food is pretty good, standard Italian spot but with a nice view of the bridges. Parking is pretty weird since it's just one row and one way in and out.

This is a very unique restaurant on the water in Whitestone with a beautiful view. There is…read moreseasonal outdoor seating just outside the restaurant and down a dock. First, I highly recommend reservations, especially for peak times. The restaurant was packed on a Friday evening around 7pm and thankfully, the host squeezed us in but it took some time for her to figure out if she could even accommodate us. For a beautiful atmosphere, celebration or special occasion, this restaurant is a great choice. If you're only going for the food, I don't think it's worth it. Italian food is delicious but I believe there are better restaurants elsewhere. However, the food will satisfy you and you won't leave hungry. The portions are enormous so you're definitely getting value. We were disappointed in the truffle fries, which were soggy and I think breaded, which is unusual. The Caesar salad was delicious, as was the pizza. Otherwise, the food was average. Again, if you're celebrating something special, I think this restaurant would be great. The two seater table at the end of the dock would be absolutely amazing for a proposal or intimate dinner for two.

Wow! I was utterly blown away by the food at this spot. I wish I lived closer so I could frequent…read morethis spot! My party of three had a whole lobster, whole dungeoness crab, a vegetable, and a soup all together and it was ~$50 per person, not bad at all! The crab was so sweet and juicy, and the way the restaurant prepped it was amazing! Their seafood a la carte deal is such a great deal!

Came to try the dim sum since it's new…read more Only steam spare ribs is good. We tried seafood dumplings it was sour , told the manager he didn't apologize at all, simply cross it out the bill. Didn't say a word. So the dim sum is not fresh. Char siu pastry has no char siu inside. Beef stripe is tough. Steam rice roll is mushy. Won't come back.

Nice place for all you can eat seafood hot pot. It's a smaller hot pot place with seating in the…read morebasement. We came by on Saturday afternoon and it was fairly empty. Prices are $65.99 per person. We got the golden soup base and the spicy base. The golden base reminded me of saurkeraut fish soup, not my favorite. The seafood and meat was fresh, except for the snow crab legs, had a funny smell and taste. It's one of the few hotpot places that actually gives you live lobster rather than frozen. Service was excellent. Our waiter was actually fairly chatty, but also helpful with clearing the table quickly and bringing us more food.

This joint offers a good AYCE seafood hotpot deal. For $65/pp they sure have a big selections on…read moreseafood. Not to mention the Live Spot shrimps, abalone and lobsters. They also have Razor Clams and Salmon Sashimi. However the Salted Pepper Chicken (cooked) which was okay, so not missing out if you skip that. The place is clean and bright with great service. Even we were seated at the corner table at the end but our server was always in sight when we need any refills on food.