I came here on a Saturday evening & met up with some friends. Hush has a cool, laid back type of…read morefeel. I had their hookah (mango) which was good. It was smooth & pulled well. The prices are also reasonable. I also tried their lychee martini which was good & a mixed drink with tequila. I would return & maybe next time try their small bites.

Walked in with my date and the entire place was EMPTY. The first thing the waitress asked was…read morewhether we had a reservation. I told her no, considering there wasn't a single other customer there, I didn't think one would be necessary. She then proceeded to seat the two of us at the smallest table in the restaurant. I asked if we could sit on one of the couches and was told she had to "check for reservations." Again, the place was completely empty. After waiting a few minutes, she finally moved us. I then asked if we could have some water while we looked over the menu. She brought ONE Poland Spring bottle and ONE cup... for two people. (I've never witnessed this before) The menu says fries or salad, we never got asked for a choice. From there, the service only got more frustrating. Two different waitresses kept coming to our table seemingly every four minutes, one after the other, giving us absolutely no time to relax, talk, or enjoy the date , all while the entire restaurant remained empty. The whole experience felt unwelcoming, disorganized, and unnecessarily uncomfortable. When a restaurant has virtually no customers, you would expect the service to be more attentive and accommodating, not worse. Drinks are $18 as if it's Manhattan! Smh - Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience...

Tropics is a restaurant lounge and bar that has become a go-to spot for my Retro Fitness crew when…read moreit comes time to celebrate birthdays and other occasions. We have been going there for years and it has always delivered a good time. The vibe is fun, the music is generally solid, and there is a dance floor to make use of if you are in the mood. Fair warning though -- the speakers are close and the floor can get crowded, so be mindful of where you position yourself or you will be hearing ringing for days afterward. I have actually started considering bringing earplugs on future visits to protect my hearing. It is that kind of loud. As for drinks, I cannot speak to those since I do not drink alcohol. What I can tell you is that the water was perfectly hydrating. The DJ does the usual DJ things -- occasionally cuts a song too early or drops something you are not feeling -- but overall the music selection works and keeps the energy up. I would not come here for a quiet meal. The environment is not built for that. But as a place to gather with friends, celebrate something, and have a genuinely good time, it is a solid local gem.

The two stars is for the cooking crew and the staff. The management and the servers are absolutely…read moreridiculous. Horrible and slow service, inconsistent answers. Check out my photos. Came here for happy hour. They had mandated that you order minimum of 8 wings per flavor. My party couldnt finish the wings so we asked to take it to go. First server tells us a Togo box is $3, then he ran off, the second server tells us oh you can't take these to go, then also walks off. Why do you, as the restaurant, get to dictate if I take my food to go so that I don't waste it? This is also in addition to: ranch, blue cheese, celery, which usually comes wings, are ALL $1 additional a piece. Management need to get their shit together before this "what used to be" place become a "well that's not there no more".

A time was had!! If…read moreyou're looking to celebrate a special occasion this is the place to go. With spacious sections, affordable bottle packages and the best DJ with the tunes you are sure to have an amazing time! I loved the music selection with a mix of hip hop, reggae, reggaeton and afro beats which kept me dancing all night. Their kitchen is also open all night with a selection of bar bites. I just had dinner so I wasn't all that hungry and only ordered some wings. But the food was good and they have plenty more food to help you soak up the alcohol you've been drinking all night Thanks @blend So be sure to check them out save this post and follow for more NYC recs Things to do nyc, late night things to do, hookah lounge nyc, hookah lounge queens, date night, Late night spots nyc, clubs nyc clubs in nyc, clubs in queens, places to go ny, places to go queens

Blend Lounge offers a pretty good experience overall. One of my best friends decided to celebrate…read moreher birthday @ BlendLounge on Dec 10th. I'm not sure how easy or hard it was to book a table as she did that on her own. We showed upon a little before 11:30pm and got in with no issues. It was about 5 of us and we all RSVP'd using their eventbrite link, which states all ladies free before 11:30pm. The establishment is quite modern - colored lights, a garden wall photo-op, and plush seating. Although its a large room, it was there were tables and section in almost every area, I didn't see the dance floor. We were immediately catered too upon arrival, but we received a terrible section. We were seated by the bar, right next to the bathroom and a speaker, which was behind a short wall/section. It looked like our section was an afterthought to take advantage of the empty space. We didn't complain but I wish they had given us a heads up that the entire section wasn't for us, we were technically only offered half the section. This became inconvenient when they split the section and offered it to another group. The couch seating only allowed 3 people to sit comfortably, if separating the tables. It was 5 people in my group, including me. 4 of us squished up on the couch, while I grabbed a stool/partition to sit on. One of the staff asked me to get up off the small stool so they could partition the tables. I simply responded "Well, where am I going to sit?" and she walked away with no response. Another staff ended up bringing a new partition. The group came over and it was so packed and uncomfortable. I guess the staff realized this and gave the group some options but eventually, they were moved. Another group ended up coming towards the end and it worked better since the party was in full swing and many of us were not sitting anymore. In addition to spacing, location was an issue. We were sitting next to the bathroom. Aside from the constant door opening, there was a line eventually and people would come over and boldly sit in our section, as if we weren't there and paid for our section. Very annoying. They need to work on that. Moving alone, the atmosphere was pretty good. The DJ played a great mix of hip-hop, R&B (including some 90s classics), dancehall, and soca. We were up and moving for most of the night. The crowd is a mix of maybe mid-20s all the way up to late 30s, so a nice variety. Dress code doesn't seem to be enforced, so I would take it lightly. I saw girls in winter boots and body suits, so take that as a guide lol. Staff are nice for the most part. They came over to our table with lights and sparklers to wish my friend a happy birthday; a very great touch for the occasion. We did not order from the bar as we had a bottle package - 2 bottles of alcohol, 1 bottle of champagne, and an appetizer. The 2 bottles of alcohol are specific to options they provide, anything not listed is an upcharge. We ended up paying the upcharge as the option we wanted wasn't available. The appetizers feature basic bar food. We opted for buffalo wings. I don't think they prepare them on the premises. They were kind of cold, but tasted alright. We also ordered hookah but I did not try it. Now, I just wanted to circle back to the layout of this place. Again, its a large room with multiple sections. My friend wanted to get on a dance floor and mingle a bit. When we walked thru the crowd trying to find the dance floor we realized, there was no dance floor. It's just tables and sections all around. People were hugging the wall, some empty space by the bar, and the walkway/area between the entrance and the section area, but there really isn't a place to dance. You're confined to dancing in your section or the empty space by the bar. Now I get that it's a lounge, but it gave more of a club vibe, so I was surprised that there wasn't an actual open dance floor. It seemed that perhaps what is or what has been the dance floor was the space where the free standing bar tables were. I'm guessing that's a way to get people to purchase sections (?) Overall, we had a good time. If I could give 3.5 stars I would. The highlights were the music and lively crowd, but the seating and location issues were unappealing. I'd return but I would not book a section. Not worth it at all.

On the hookah runway of Steinway Street, there is Taboo - a beautiful hookah lounge that stands out…read morewith it's beautiful red rose garland, gorgeous signage and upscale, trendy vibe that immediately draws you in. I'm always down to try new places in this gem of a neighborhood and Taboo did not disappoint. Our waitress was easy going, friendly without being condescending and rude. She made good suggestions for drinks and hookah which we appreciated. The hookah was smooth, and coals got replaced regularly. The snacking options looked good and I like that they were all halal. The man behind the mission - the egyptian hookah master - came out to say hi and asked if the hookah was to our liking which we greatly appreciated. Our waitress also offered to bring us playing cards and we had fun playing uno here. I think that is really thoughtful and a great touch and the wait staff should definitely be encouraged to keep offering that to patrons. The playlist was absolutely fire. I love Afro Caribbean, reggaeton, all the hits. This place is a great spot and what about that neon sign that says "Ended up in Steinway". I know that's right. The only thing I would improve here is adding a bit more non-alcoholic beverage options that are more traditional, we would love to see Moroccan mint tea and some of the classics that other hookah lounges offer on Steinway Street. I would love to see more traditional food added as well like Shawarma fries or something of the like. Other than that, this is a very fine establishment that I plan on frequenting very much in the coming future.

I love the drink special during happy hour. You always get service with a smile. We have been twice…read moreso far, and it was well worth. The 2 for 1 drinks are great. I love the decor and music choice. They do play a great mix for all to enjoy.

Loved this spot. The food is good the cocktails are also sweet and will keep you enjoying the vibes…read moreall night long. The staff is also amazing and very attentive. There is great music and the spot is beautiful. I went there for a paint and sip and although I had a great time it started an hour late and they don't really explain why. Overall I had a great time and will definitely be back!

This place is a genuine scam not entirely sure if they're still in business but they're one of…read morethose places that sneak things in your order (like charging $10 for a lighter when you ask to borrow one for the Js), hyping up the food when it's Kraft Mac and cheese, and charging a ridiculous entrance fee. Cool concept but I think it might be a front for something

This is a nice place to get a view of Manhattan. Located on the rooftop. Alexis did a great job of…read morechecking on us. We came in March, so we didn't get the full experience. It's enclosed right now with heaters. We enjoyed some great drinks and apps. The calamari was a nice surprise. I would definitely come back in the spring.

Was in the area and looked for a place to have a drink and came across this on yelp , they need…read morebetter signage because it is a nice place but not really visible and the people at the entrance are not exactly very nice . You take the elevator to R level and once you get up there the whole vibe just chance , you are greeted with a beautiful view , welcoming vibe from staff and sunshine . The staff was absolutely the best , took pictures for us and their drinks are fantastic, (I had the ocean blue ) The music is awesome and the experience was great . 3 stars because we didn't eat there since we had lunch before . The only issue I have is with the bathroom , it's actually a portable one , very small and inconvenient. I would definitely return for more drinks and try the food , but I would love to see the bathroom situation improve a little .

We stopped by for drinks and ordered their "signature" margaritas, expecting something elevated…read moreconsidering the price point, but both were honestly disappointing. They tasted more like overly sweet passion fruit juice than actual margaritas, completely lacking the balance, citrus, and tequila-forward flavor you would expect from a well-made cocktail. The bartender was very kind and tried to fix the issue, but the solution offered was to add even more liquor, when the problem was really how overly sweet and poorly balanced the drinks already were. For nearly $50 for two cocktails, the experience felt extremely overpriced for the quality.

Awful tacos. Got the taco tuesday deal and you can't pay me to eat them…read more Waitress was very rude Atmosphere felt very performative.

I love the energy of this place, the bartenders are pretty and respectful. The dj's play the lit…read moreCaribbean music and mix it with rap/pop/trap/r&b. The place is a nice size and good for hookah. Don Julio, birthday's, and had a back area where you can smoke in peace. The crowd is fun and I have never seen anything violent occur like the other places in queens.

Have you ever walked into a spot, a public venue, bar/pub/lounge/club and felt like you're home? I…read morekid you NOT. There's something special about Lovell's. I walked in and felt so much positive energy. I cannot explain it. It wasn't crowded but those who were there were enjoying themselves judging by the interactions and dancing I saw. Bouncer (walk with your IDs as it's over twenty one only), patrons, coat check guy, the owner (who had a genuine warmth about her), the DJ that knows his shxt everyone that I interacted with.... amazing vibes! LGL looked cute. The red light, along with the little Island plaques and message on their T-shirts with positive affirmations lends some charm. Their tag "come feel the vibe" is no joke. Their vibe is amazingly irie! Why haven't I been here before?!? The cute male bartender Terryl, I let him know he's mine. Clarification, my server for the evening. He was very accomodating. I was well taken care of. There is food available and the menu sounds Caribbean yummy but I didn't try any on this visit. The crowd demographic is twenty-something to sixty-something and no one felt or looked out of place. Thinking about an evening reminiscent of a Caribbean hangout? I urge you to give Lovell's a try. I. Will. Be. Back. Again and again and again. The End.