1st Time customer…read more I did read the reviews about the food before coming here. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was meh. I think they leave the seasoning for you to do so you should add salt and pepper before you bite into the sandwich. The side salad was okay. It didn't need the chopped scallions. I appreciated that the salad was lightly dressed. The winner was the green gimlet. I really enjoyed it. Fresh and slightly sweet. The staff were polite and friendly. Bathroom was clean. Sink outside the bathrooms. Restaurant is close to the subway line.

LOVE LOVE LOVE, I live in the neighborhood and only been here once, that's a crime…read more TBH, this might've been the best burger I've had in my life. Now , I must go to Au Cheval again just to make sure. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for dates or hanging out with friends. It's a true pleasure to have places like this in the neighborhood. Come here for great eats

What a cool concept, a Michelin quality tasting menu at a secret location!…read more I recently discovered this group via Instagram, their menu is always rotating but the price was really good for NYC - 6 courses for $130 (which includes, tax, tip, and wine pairings)! Since the concept was so interesting and the pricing was really good, I decided to give it a try and booked a reservation for 2 people for a Saturday night dinner. Following my booking, I was emailed instructions for location a few hours later as well as what to expect. The dining location for my dinner was in a rectory house, which still serves priests! It was a bit of a trek to find but it's a fun part of the experience :) The food: each of the six courses were served in timely cadence and I really appreciated that the chef offered such a thorough explanation of each dish both from the ingredients perspective as well as the inspiration behind it. The entire meal was also paired with 4 drinks, one cocktail and 3 wines, which was included in the total price of the tasting menu already. My favorites: -dragonfruit granite: this was a refresher between the "apps" and the "main courses" dishes, the colors were so vibrant and the flavors were nice and cool, great way to cleanse the palate before the heavy meat dish -hamachi crudo: this actually reminded me of ceviche, which is one of my favorite things to eat. The sauce was particularly yummy, it had just the right mix of creaminess that was complemented by the zesty-ness of the lime Overall, really enjoyed this unique dining experience. The food was yummy, the chefs were super fun and the price was a great value! Would definitely recommend dining with Chez Nous :) p.s. For more visual nyc food content, check out my Insta: @alice.likes.food

Greatest dining experience I've had since March 2020 - incredible food and even more delicious…read morecocktails. Cannot wait to be back as soon as there is availability!

Had a really pleasant dinner at 4747 LIC. The food was delicious and the vibe was great. We sat…read moreoutside and enjoyed the nice weather, which made the experience even better. Our server was polite, though I wish they checked in on us a bit more--but it didn't take away from the overall atmosphere. We ordered the clams with white sauce from the specials--absolutely on point, and the toasted bread gave it an extra kick. We also tried the lobster roll, which was a bit pricey, but still very good. The Branzino we had was also fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a great night out with a couple of drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Grabbed a reservation for a Friday night same-day and had a good meal here. The highlight was the…read moreshort rib risotto and asparagus, but I also enjoyed the house-made pappardelle with lamb ragu and ricotta pistachio cake for dessert. Chill spot - would try the brunch!

4.5 stars! It's a great oyster hh place! Pretty good options…read morefor hh drinks, only 1 white wine, 1 red wine, and $2 off of cocktails. But the killer is def the oyster, $1! The place is alright, nothing fancy but cozy. Great service! Recommended!

Ok this place is a hidden gem!!! I don't know why I was never here sooner. The prices aren't so bad…read moreeither. My cocktail was delicious! It was an oolong tea with whiskey and some peaches. I will admit it is a small place. If you like your back then don't come here. I didn't see any stools with backs. I thought it was funny they had a little area where the chefs were. My friend purchased a sandwhich and it was pretty good. I don't really remember what music was playing. It was more of a talk to your friends kinda place. This definitely is a good place to end a night of bar hopping.

Visiting the monkey bar was a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were…read moredelicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. It's a great spot to unwind and have fun with friends. Highly recommend!

Amazing vibes and food! We got a lunch reservation and I was surprised at how busy the restaurant…read morestill was. Service was a bit slow but not an issue. The waiter was really nice. I ordered the non-alcoholic ginger drink, spicy rigatoni pasta and the truffles pasta and Monkey Bread. Everything was so light and fluffy. None of the food felt heavy or greasy. Would definitely come here again!

Went here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday brunch, and it was such a great experience. When we…read morearrived, the hostess guided us to one of their private rooms downstairs, which was spacious enough to comfortably fit around 20-25 people--perfect for a group celebration. We had our own dedicated server, which made everything feel really seamless. They kept our drinks flowing the entire time, and it was a huge plus not having to flag anyone down. For food, I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The coleslaw on it added great flavor (honestly, I just wish there was a bit more of it). It came with fries that were perfectly crispy--exactly how fries should be. Overall, I had a really enjoyable time. If I'm ever back in the neighborhood or if anyone asks me for a good brunch spot for groups, I'd definitely recommend this place.

It was a perfect day for a weekday brunch outdoors, and though the sun was beaming on our faces…read moreuntil we couldn't open our eyes, the weather was a breath of fresh air. My partner started off with a bloody mary which he thoroughly enjoyed (and considered opting for a bottomless brunch option until i reminded him that he drove here). I got the lemon ricotta pancakes which was pleasantly sweet, without the drizzle being too overpowering. The fresh fruits complimented the fluffy stacks of pancakes and was perfect for a light meal. My partner on the other hand, was famished and ordered the steak and eggs which he happily devoured. Service was great, our server was very attentive and never had us wait. I would highly recommend coming here for brunch!

One of my favorite meals I've had! Everything was absolutely stellar. From the wine to the ceviche…read moreto the king oyster mushrooms to the fish! The ceviche was probably the best ceviche I've ever had in my life. It was blood orange based, but the citrus was really well balanced. The king oyster mushroom dish was soo delicious. The sauce and the texture of the mushrooms were to die for. I've salivating thinking about them right now! The fish was also so amazing. The bottoms were so crispy, it was almost like it was a layer of potato chip! Really great texture, and the fish meat was cooked to perfection. Really sad that they're closing, but looking forward to whatever the chef/restaurant team does next!

Our food experience at Nura was a bit of a mixed bag, but when I think about the total package with…read moreambiance, environment and service, I feel like it earns four stars. It's a beautifully designed space, and we went in the evening so it was dimly lit and had good tunes, contributing to an intimate and cool vibe. The service throughout was good both by our primary server and the rest of the team that was bringing out dishes. For the food, we did not feel that it was a strong start, but the ending was great! The first dish to come out was their cornbread, which we agreed was very light and had a super tender texture, but there was just nothing special about the taste profile to us. The second dish were their prawns. We couldn't put our finger on the off-putting flavor in there, but we agreed that something just wasn't right and almost tasted spoiled. You also had to work a bit to dissect the prawns and remove the heads and skin. To work for it and then not enjoy the taste wasn't a great combo for us, unfortunately. It started turning around with their sweet potatoes, a type I'd never had before that were "baby" and purple on the outside while white inside. They served the potatoes with a gorgeously whipped Greek yogurt that added the exact right amount of tang to balance the sweet potato and the herby topping. The stars of the night were the coconut basmati rice and the lamb shank. My goodness! The rice dish was so complex from a flavor and texture profile and just hit all the right notes for us, and that lamb! Definitely one of the best lamb dishes I've had - Impossibly tender and seasoned to perfection. One other note I'll make regarding drinks is that they did not have a strong wine list. I ended up ordering a red, but later heard our waiter recommend against getting their wine to another table and suggesting their cocktails and mocktails instead. Just something to keep in mind if you're a wine lover!

Came for lunch on a frigid Sunday and there was no wait. Thenthuk was incredible - one of the best…read moreones I've had! Beef momo had great filling, but I didn't love the wrapper. Next time: I want to try the Chana gwaramari, Riki kur, chili cauliflower, stir fry veggie noodles, and pancakes. 4.5 stars.

I've been wanting to come to Dawa's for many years. It was one of the first sit-down, more…read more"elevated" Nepalese/Tibetan restaurants to open along the 7 train, since followed by some other excellent options like Newa Chhe. True to its location on the border of northern Sunnyside and Woodside, they serve a mix of American brunch options and Nepalese dishes. Our favorites were the Riki kur, a Himalayan take on aloo parantha, and Chana gwaramari, which included typical Nepalese kala chana and a few morsels of savoury doughnuts that I much preferred over sel roti. We ordered one other buckwheat crepe which came served with achaar and dahi - the dahi was fantastic, but the crepe was a bit bland. Overall, a great option for wasting away an afternoon on a pleasant street in western Queens.

We came back to Otis for the second time last night - great calm ambiance, and it's already…read morecemented itself as one of our favorite spots in the city. If you haven't been, let me make the case. Let's start with the drinks, because they deserve a mention right up front. Both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are excellent -- the hibiscus NA cocktail in particular is something special. They also carry a selection of non-alcoholic wines, which is a thoughtful touch that more restaurants should take note of. Now, the service. In New York City, truly attentive service can feel like a rare luxury -- so when I say our waitress was outstanding, I mean it in the most NYC-specific way possible. At one point, she actually flagged that we might be over-ordering and suggested we pull back by a dish or two. In a city where restaurants are often happy to let you run up the bill, that kind of honest, guest-first service is genuinely rare and deeply appreciated. It's the sort of thing that makes you trust a place. On to the food -- and this is where Otis really earns its stripes. The bread is homemade and arrives tasting like it was made with actual love. Don't skip it, and don't feel guilty about eating all of it, because you'll want to. This visit we went for the asparagus, burrata, gnocchi, and mussels. Everything was solid, but the mussels were the undisputed highlight of the night. The sauce they come in is extraordinary -- rich, deeply flavored, and absolutely made for soaking up with that incredible homemade bread. It's the kind of combination that has you quietly planning your return visit mid-meal. On our first visit, we had the pork shoulder, which was fantastic -- tender, flavorful, and the kind of dish that lingers in your memory. Both times, we've left feeling like we ordered well, which says a lot about the consistency of this kitchen. And dessert -- do not leave without trying the toffee cake. It is, without exaggeration, out of this world. Otis is the full package: inventive drinks, food that genuinely excites, and service that makes you feel looked after rather than processed. My must-orders: the mussels with bread, the pork shoulder, and the toffee cake. But honestly? You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

This place is so good that I went twice within a 3 month period and ordered the exact same things…read morelol. Mussels, pork ragu, and carrots. Second time had the brownie as well. My favorite dish here is probably the mussels, great flavor and would probably go well with a glass of wine! The first time I came I tried a cocktail which was very good but because the dishes are very flavorful it might have been too much sugar/salt. The portions here are huge as well so I think for the price its very worth it. It's a cute restaurant as well with open kitchen so great for a date if you're sitting at the bar or if you have a group the tables are pretty big as well. Overall, it's pretty spread out inside which I really appreciate and I have found that it's pretty easy to get a reservation last minute. I'm already looking forward to going again in the coming weeks!

This was the most well rated place near where I am staying so I decided to give it a try for…read morebrunch. Well, it took soooooo long to get my food and when I did the fries were really cold. Steak sandwich was ok and Brussel sprouts were good. But what disappointed me really was the VERY LOUD music; so loud the servers couldn't hear me order. Service also left room for improvement. Everyone else setting around me had their heaters turned on. I requested mine to be on too, and it never happened!! I ate, paid and left and they never did it.

I've been to this spot many times and it's always a good time. The service is always solid, and…read morelast night our server Chris was awesome, super chill, attentive, and even recommended a drink(Boozy Blueberry) that ended up being a new fave. We basically ordered the whole menu: chicken quesadilla, loaded poppers, lemon pepper wings, the Trestle burger on an English muffin (still undefeated), shepherd's pie, and pig wings. Everything was on point, but the wings, the Mac and cheese and that burger are must-orders every time. The drinks were just as good. We had a frozen Arnold Palmer, a coconut mojito and the boozy blueberry. The overall vibe is calm and chill, perfect for hanging out without feeling rushed. One of my go-to spots for a reason.