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    The Flying Fox Tavern

    4.6 (42 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Natasha F.

    I will definitely come here again to give the food a shot at brunch. The pictures of the brunch food on here look good. Came here for an early dinner - the servers are amazing and they do a great job! Please tip well they are an asset. This is horror movie themed. Goth themed the music not so much at least when I was there. I would have loved to select music for them that is really goth. I loved all the servers aesthetics when I was there. Burgers were really good a bit too pink in the middle but they can put it back in for you if you wanted cooked a little more. Fried artichokes well These were marinated artichokes that were fried and were too stringy so not a fan of those. Chips were too brown as if they were left in the oil too long or the oil was too hot- Arugula was fresh and good. Good Hot Toddy! Dessert was a miss that chocolate skull felt like it was in the refrigerator too long. The bar is really pretty lit up in red with a coffin on top - I wish I could match the music to that whole theme though - If an owner comes across this please contact me if you want me to play up the goth music for you - I have wonderful playlists and would elevate your business - and make the staff bear through it all - would love to see this business flourish so much potential - it needs a more dark romantic take to set the mood like music at a goth club -

    Stephanie L.

    It was a Sunday afternoon and we made plans to go to brunch in Ridgewood. Flying Fox was not our first choice but it had been on our radar. We ended up here after our other brunch choice did not have a cook or bartender show up for work. After walking over we found that the bar had a buy out for a children's birthday party and would not be open for over an hour. I guess they must have a party package which could be great for any Halloween or spooky event. Hungry, thirsty and intrigued- We sought a meal elsewhere but decided to come back to experience the weird cocktail list. Ambience is on point with plenty of horror memorabilia, but it seems to have a bit of a family twist. The menu and cocktail listing is fun but the drinks are sort of small. The staff seems committed to the spot which is nice and service was attentive.

    Jasmine V.

    I fell in love with this place last year & had to come here again for the second time around as it's my birth month(April).The food is so damn good & the drinks are amazing.Even a couple of my dj friends go there on certain days to dj which one friend caught me by surprise as I didn't know he would be djing the night me & my friends came through. I'm more surprised that it's kid friendly.I can't wait to bring a huge crowd of friends so we can take over the biggest booth

    Samantha C.

    SUPER FUNSIE SPOT! I've been eyeing Flying Fox for a very long time. This Goth bar was making waves across Queens and I knew I had to get there ASAP. What better time than on my Intern Lauren's last day. One last adventure to close the year out. And I'm glad we did it here. Spots at the bar were found, and drink menus were given a glance. All of a sudden, a woman started speaking on a mic, and we realized we walked smack into a trivia night. I wasn't mad about it because it gave the spot a really fun atmosphere. Lauren and I chatted it up at the bar while enjoying the friendly competition amongst the patrons. Onto the drinks, which were really good. Lauren ordered off the traditional cocktail menu which had funky names like Nosferatu and The Count. Those were the two that she had and she enjoyed both of them immensely. The count even comes with a demonstration. I won't give away what it is, you'll have to go and see for yourself. I got the hot chocolate special and although it was delicious, it was missing a cream aspect to it. Nothing a shot of Bailey's couldn't fix. I was trying to find something else to drink after my hot chocolate. I still wanted chocolate, but I wasn't sure how to go about drinking something that wasn't the hot chocolate they featured. So when I talked to the friendly bartender about what I wanted, she ended up making me a really delicious chocolate martini, and was really gracious in making sure I liked it and that it wasn't too sweet. It was actually perfect. The menu looks pretty dope and they had a lot of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Down to try some food here next time because there will be a next time very soon.

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    Christina W.

    The Flying Fox Tavern in Ridgewood, Queens, is one of my favorite local haunts (no pun intended). Classic horror decor in this pub and restaurant. The owner, chef, servers and bartenders are so down to earth and fun. Goth and alternative folks in the neighborhood, welcome home. Everyone else, you'll also love it. The food is delicious. My personal favorites off of the menu is their brick chicken (although right now they're featuring jerk chicken). To drink, try the Nandor! I come here for their spooky horror markets, and I've also hosted get togethers of friends here. My kids love the food and ambiance, as well. So much so, that I rented the entire place for my 9-year-old's Monster Mash themed birthday party. I hope the Flying Fox is here for years to come!

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    Jessica C.

    The Flying Fox is a really great spooky themed bar that my friends and I frequent for their specialty cocktails. All the bar staff and servers are super friendly and really make the vibe even more inviting and fun. Love the theming of all the drinks as well as the bar area inside and outside (they have coffin shaped tables on their patio and a fun mural that really give the place a unique personality). I've tried the Count and several of their other special cocktails (their take on the hot toddy can't be missed) and everything has always been tasty and flavorful. This is a Ridgewood MUST visit!

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    natalie l.

    I would recommend this spot for their unique drink options, especially if you're a looking for a low-key night out. Their aesthetic is cool and I have liked their service each time I've eaten here. I am a fan of most their cocktails, their burger entree is also delicious.

    Carolina S.

    I vant to suck your blooddddd! No but really, our goth wait is finally over! We have been looking for a silver moon lining to this world and here it is. Flying Fox Tavern is the new gothic pub in Ridgewood that opened it's castle doors this Wednesday. Ridgewood is a locals neighborhood. People wanna go to an extension of their living room...in this case the coffin. There is a gothic theme to this bar with vintage horror movie posters (provided by the Phantom Creep himself) and incredible mural work by Shane Morton. You truly feel like you are in Dracula's castle when sitting on the south side of the bar. The menu is foodie-centric and fun. I've never had haggis in my life and they make a killer vegetarian version that is perfect for cold winter months. The starters, I would recommend the black bean dip with the beet chips. You can also never go wrong with the oysters, especially at happy hour prices. I am pescatarian so it was nice to have a fish option. I enjoyed the perfectly fried fish, with some slaw and a brioche bun and a side of greens. I will have to go the tofu route the next round. Since, they are still awaiting their liquor license the mocktails were on display. I like either herb and ginger mocktails but in this case the Nandor (named after popular character in "what we do in the shadows") was calling my name. Some chocolate and espresso was like an adult Frappuccino without all the sugar and dairy. I thought it was a perfect partner to the skull in a box, an ode to the film Se7en and it's tragic ending. I am a huge Black Forest cake gurl and it was perfection. It could not have been a better ENDing to our night. I will also have to mention the music made me miss the goth dancing! Hopefully we will be able to shake our tail tailfeathers here soon. Hot tip - check out the bathrooms! EYE DARE YA! I will be back for more fun sooner than later. Thanks Tracy and Chad for a lovely evening.

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    Frank P.

    The decor, the music and the food was all incredible. The staff was super friendly. The drinks were amazing. I highly recommend checking it out. Especially if you're a fan of horror films.

    Kylie B.

    First time having brunch here and Flying Fox does not disappoint with the brunch cocktails and food! We had the Elvira Bloody Mary and the Nosferatu espresso cocktail as well as the salmon benedict and stuffed french toast with apples. Such fresh, creative entrees and cocktails. Great bartender, Ellie, who always provides excellent service and conversation!

    Happy Hours Oysters

    The atmosphere is great with a horror movie usually on the TV sets, though the sound might be down in favor of music. The staff are professional and friendly. The food is excellent. I often go for the happy hour oysters.

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    A burger to die for, fantastic mocktails, excellent coffee and fun events- truly couldn't ask for more! Excellent neighborhood spot

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    This place has a creepy, cool, horror themed vibe, within a cozy tavern space that serves up local Ridgewood charm.

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    Lovely staff. Great vibes, music and old movies playing. We went for brunch and had great food. Very vegan friendly. Good cocktails too.

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    Awesome atmosphere, friendly servers, yummy food. It was my first time there, and I will definitely be back, with others in tow!

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    Just had an excellent brunch late on a Sunday! Great service, good music, and the salmon eggs was perfect. Bar selection awesome.

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    I live a block away and frequent this place. Great establishment that has always demonstrated true professionalism.

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    Wow! Wow! Wow! Fine dining in my own hood and a James Beard finalist. The nomination is so well…read moredeserved. My fellow yelpie Jeannie has been raving about their duck à la pressie for ages and we finally organized an outing so she can share her love of Tourmaline and the duck with us. Thank you Jeannie. The duck in itself deserves an award. You can tell that Yvan the head chef and owner has put so much detail into creating this magnificent dish for his customers. From picking the perfect farm to order the duck from in PA, to purchasing the machinery for churning out the sauce from the bones and internals of the duck, to incorporating different aspects of duck preparations from different cultures (French Normandy, Chinese roast duck) and teaching to Daniel in the city for some tips. You know Yvan has put his heart and soul into this one dish. I love how this dish is prepared table side by the chef himself with so many different stories and presentations. He starts off the duck with a serving of the perfect tot crispy skin served with his seasonal sauce. We had rhubarb. We were the stars of the room with everyone envying us. I can't recommend this experience enough. Worth every penny! In addition to the duck, we ordered some apps, salad and a fish dish. The seasonal cocktail Noveau Peach so refreshing and delish and dessert wine was a perfect accompaniment to the desserts. The atmosphere or the restaurant was cozy and high end. Lots of couples on cute romantic dates. The owners Yvan and Rebecca are the sweetest. I met Rebecca at our building bbq that they catered and she was just so lovely. Mentioned to her that we were going to see her the following week and she remembered me. Definitely check out Tourmaline. A true gem in FH and so happy to have them here.

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    We stopped into Ltauha Restaurant on Sunday afternoon during their brunch service. There was plenty…read moreof seating even though they seemed busy (families, friend groups, and couples), and the air conditioning was working, which was nice. The restroom, located downstairs, was clean. The waiter was informative, quick, and polite. Our food was delicious! My son had the eggs and bacon with potatoes and toast and their fresh squeezed OJ. My husband had the steak and eggs with a decaf latte. His steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned so well. I enjoyed the chicken and waffle eggs Benedict, and I cleaned my plate. We will definitely return. Thanks for a nice Sunday meal!

    Me and my wife were in the area later in the evening, and wanted to grab a bite. Ltauha looked like…read morea solid option. The good: The food was overall pretty solid. I'm usually more of a smash burger kind of guy, but the steakhouse style burger was quite flavorful. My only complaint about the burger is that it had no sauce or condiments at all on it. The bacon mac and cheese was also quite nice. The bad: It was pretty overheated in the restaurant, and really humid. The only thing in the restaurant to help with the heat was one big fan at the back. Unfortunately, it was blowing directly on one table of guests back there, and not really doing much for the rest of the people in the restaurant.

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    Ate here on a Sunday night with some friends. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty. I know…read moreit was a Sunday night but it didn't seem to bode well. Fortunately, the food was delicious and service was impeccable. We ordered 4 entrées to share and enjoyed everything. My favorite was the Half-Baked Chicken. The skin was so crispy and the chicken so tender. The Braised Short Rib was also really good and the crispy Brussels sprouts that come with it were the perfect amount of crispy. The other dishes we ordered were good too. We finished everything down to the last grain of rice. Half-Baked Chicken 10/10 Braised Short Rib 10/10 Creamy Pesto Garganelli with Grilled Chicken 8/10 Jumbo Seared Scallops 8/10

    I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

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    THEIR BRANZINO IS THE BEST IN THE CITY!!!!! YES, I SAID…read moreIT!!! ASK FOR EXTRA SAUCE ON THE SIDE!!!! This is probably my 4th or 5th visit and each visit has us ordering the Branzino, that should tell you something. Also note, I'm not a 'fish person', and I can't get enough of this Branzino. In addition to the AMAZING BRANZINO, we enjoyed steak frites, oxtail croquettes, fried calamari and a Boston wedge salad. Everything was amazing and delicious. The calamari has a sweet honey sauce drizzled on it. The salad was fresh and crisp, delicious dressing and crispy bacon included. We were very full but there's always room for dessert. Tried the key lime pie, stellar. If you're in Forest Hills be sure to check out White Radish. Staff is very friendly and amazing from beginning to end. Restaurant noise level is low to average. I'll be dreaming of that Branzino sauce tonight, ah, until next time :)

    Came to Forest Hills to visit a friend and decided to eat at White Radish for lunch. We didn't…read morewant to do fast food or any food chain. And the place seems nice enough where it's not too loud. I was surprised to see only 1 other table. It's lunch time, I thought there would be more business. The service was good except the waiter kept on asking us if we wanted a starter. We politely declined a few times. The food was good. I ordered a cheeseburger and my friend ordered the 1/2 chicken. She said it was a little salty. But OK. My burger/fries was $19 and the chicken $22. Overall, it was OK. It is a nice restaurant. They should really offer lunch specials like the rest of Forest Hills restaurants. They can draw more people in for lunch. Bareburger has a lunch special $15 for any burger/fries with a soda. Mad for Chicken has lunch specials too.

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