This was a cute Mediterranean spot. We sat outside on the nice day! The waitress checked on us often which I liked. The food looked appeasing to the eyes. I got hot tea and crab cake burger with fries. When I asked for more hot water, she came out with a small "pitcher" that I could refill my cup. read more

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Veranda is a great place for brunch on weekends. Veranda serves modern American dishes with a Mediterranean flair through their ingredients. From American classics like pancakes and omelettes to some more unconventional brunch offerings like fried calamari and grilled octopus, Veranda offers many dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied. I tried the California Benedict, which includes a toasted English muffin, avocado, fresh spinach, grilled tomato, spicy hollandaise sauce, and breakfast potatoes. The entire dish was excellent, as I had wanted a lighter brunch and the California Benedict was perfect for that. You get a wide variety of delicious veggies with the spinach and tomato while still getting some savory and buttery goodness due to the nice slabs of avocado they put on the English muffins. The eggs were excellent and with the hollandaise sauce, everything came perfectly together, as the sauce was savory, creamy, and extravagantly rich. The breakfast potatoes helped round out the meal and they were crispy and had the right amount of salt. I also had the fried calamari, which was also very good, as though it was fried, the calamari was not heavy and honestly quite refreshing with lemon juice squeezed right on top. A side of marinara sauce is provided as well to give a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the calamari. My favorite part about Veranda though has to be the hospitable staff, as they made sure to check if everything was okay and attended to every request we had. Though there were a lot of people having brunch that early afternoon, multiple staff members would come and check in on us, making sure that everything is okay. If you're looking for a good brunch, Veranda is a nice place to check out, as they have plenty of dishes, so there's something for everyone! The service is excellent and the food is great as well. When it's nice outside, eating outdoors in their patio makes for a beautiful atmosphere. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - California Benedict! - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Amazing!!!!! Threw myself a B-Day dinner and am happy I had it at Veranda. Food was excellent, our servers and the Manager...Nick were all very attentive, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. All my guests had nothing but compliments and praise!!!! read more

My sister and I celebrated New Year's Eve out this year at Veranda. I wanted to feel safe and this was our go to place. Haven't seen the staff in a year and what a great welcome we received. The food, music and party atmosphere was above expectations! We danced to a great dj. I am so happy we started the new year at Veranda. Just means we have to get there more often. Thanks so much to the chefs who worked so hard and of course the bartender who makes a perfect drink! Wait staff are the best. See u soon! read more

I really like this place. The service was a little slow, but it was very busy. The food was abundant and satisfying and also very tasty. Me and my party of four tried a bunch of different menu items and got to share everything with one another leading to everybody enjoying all of our selections. Great Decour with really huge windows and vegetation, plant life, and it's overall pretty quiet to the exception of family screaming and taking pictures with each other. I recommend this place because it's conveniently located with tasty food great service next to core in ample street parking. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Brunch Sunday - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

3.5 stars for overall dining experience. 4 stars for the food. However, for the side eye and eye rolling we got from our waiter Greg, I'm not upping the star count any further. this was the evening of June 27, 2018. Up front: I've been here many times over the years and have always liked this place. I've often suggested it to friends too. This poor service was noticed by my entire group and unfortunately, they commented that they liked the food but not the service as well. I made a reservation for a party of 10 a week in advance; requested to sit outside and Management was very accommodating too but sadly, rain was in the forecast and we ended up inside. The main reason I selected Veranda was to sit outside on a nice summer evening. Oh well. My party started with a slew of appetizers first (about 6 plates) and we wanted to wait to decide on entrees or full dinner fare. The waiter was not keen on that I guess. He quipped, "just appetizers?" and the eye roll started as well as the 'tude. I responded with "For now, yes, appetizers and drinks...I'll keep a menu here. We'll order more when we decide". SMH. As the food arrived, each of us took one plate after the other and passed it around - a sampling of everything. Our favorite of the evening (I always order this when I come, it's the best) were the zucchini chips. They were crisp and light. Very airy and paper-thin (as described). Perfection. This is their signature dish...I've had it in many places, but Veranda makes it the best. Other must try: The platter of dips were the second favorite of the evening. There was plenty of pita triangles to go around to taste all four dips. Eggplant, Garlic, Hummus, and Tzatziki - all were on point. Hummus was the favorite of the four. The Wild Mushroom Ravioli - the brandy sauce was creamy and lots of mushrooms on top of the ravioli. Great flavor. The Chilean Sea Bass entrée - fingerling potatoes were ok, I liked the carrots and the fish was really good. I recommend this. Other items we ordered: Mini Burgers - were a tad dry but good for sharing Grilled Octopus - all agree we've had better, slightly overcooked, but liked the balsamic and roasted peppers. Risotto Croquettes - okay not great, sun dried aioli couldn't save it. Grilled Shrimp - a few liked it, I am allergic but it looked fine. Throughout the evening, we were drinking way more than we were eating I suppose. More eye rolls each time we ordered alcohol and not food. We went through two bottles of white wines (two different choices), a bunch of cocktails, and mixed drinks. Then for dessert, we capped off the evening with the brownies and ecmek. Plus a Baklava Dessert cocktail. It was all good on the sweets. So overall, food was great! Service was iffy at best. Each time Greg brought us our drinks, he made faces and gave us looks. Never a smile. He didn't properly serve us our wine either and when he brought the bucket to keep it on ice, he never once assisted us with refills. We barely got refills on our water. Tsk. Tsk. Don't get me wrong, I shall return...I like this place. But if I get him as a server again, I will request another. He didn't serve us well and we tipped him 20%. He didn't deserve it on principal but we will always do right given it was a large group. read more

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Nothing not to like about this place, though overpriced. Definitely an accommodate larger parties. Food was pretty good and service was also good. I can't explain it, but i not memorable. Not a place I left saying i can't wait to go back. But a solid meal. Chicken, fish, pasta -- all very good. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant several times and the food and service is always good. The decor is very welcoming and the staff is very nice. I had one of the salads and it was very large and the chicken was juicy. My sister has the baked chicken and she enjoyed it. Nice establishment and always good food. read more

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We reserved for a memorial luncheon, and the staff and restaurant were very accommodating, providing a price breakdown up front and printing a personalized menu for the event. We were set up in a semi-private dining area, and the servers were attentive, friendly and multi-lingual. The food was superb and generously-portioned, including zucchini chips, Greek salad, assorted dips with pita bread, a selection of entrees and dessert of baklava with coffee and tea. Highly recommend! read more

Their brunch never fails to impress (the Mediterranean omelette and the California omelette are awesome!), service is always good and it's always a good atmosphere whether you sit inside or out! read more

Great local place for brunch especially sitting at the outdoor patio area. Love it. Food is so delicious and fresh. read more

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We had brunch and ordered lemon ricotta pancakes that i enjoyed. But didn't like the taste of Aperol Spritz. We also gad the tuna tartare with avocado, i find salty. Had too much soy sauce. Service was good and we liked the ambiance read more

Excellent brunch and the service is excellent, love the ambiance of sitting outside. The also have a special price menu which has delicious food on it. I would definitely go again. read more

What was suppose to be a pleasant dinner with a college friend ended up as a miserable night. I have a case of nasal congestion so my sense of smell is somewhat impaired. The mushroom ravioli and arincini tasted fine but the calamari must've been off. I had a bad case of food poisoning. I spent the rest of that night in the bathroom. I was still feeling it on Sunday. read more

Came to brunch with my girlfriends for brunch. Was very excited to try since the reviews are 4 stars. We all left highly disappointed. If it wasn't for the attentive service and nice ambiance I would have them one star. Octopus- very fishy. Strong seasoning (prob to cover the fishy taste. Burger- over cooked. The only thing that saved it was the crispy bacon Ricotta pancake with blueberry- I didn't try it but the rest of the table all said it was very sour. Including a 6 yrs old boy so......yeah...that's that. Steak and eggs- over cooked and under seasoned steak. Didn't bother with the brown eggs Cali eggs Benedict - eggs were over cooked laying on top of saggy lettuce. Needless to say. Very embarrassed to have recommend this place. Will never return. read more

Great restaurant. I have been here twice. Food is good, service is great, and it's a nice classy atmosphere. They even catered to my 4 year old son and got him chicken nuggets and French fries and a chocolate milk when I asked. They have complimentary valet parking, but plenty of street parking if needed. read more

Came for brunch with family on a Sunday afternoon. Food was mostly mediocre. Steak and eggs and the American breakfast were fine. Eggs Benedict, egg was completely cooked through and there was barely any ham or hollandaise. The French toast was flavorless and tough. Spent about $300 for 7 people on food that wasn't good. Probably will never come back here (for brunch at least). Definitely not worth the money. Restaurant is really big so can fit larger parties which is nice. Outside is pretty with lots of seating. Lots of street parking available around the restaurant. read more

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Today was my first time at Veranda. A friend and I ordered Zucchini Chips, Fried Calamari, Burger platter and Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken. With the exception of the Calamari, the food was VERY, VERY DELICIOUS AND PLENTIFUL. Food has become so expensive that any meal out should be special. Veranda is one of those places where the ambiance, food and service make it a great destination. I fully intend to go there again. But I won't order the Fried Calamari next time. The portion was very small and the taste was meh. For $21, the portion should have been at least twice the size and better seasoned. I hope Veranda's mgmt works to correct this. read more

This Restaurant has a very nice ambiance and elegant service. Service can be a little slow but not too bad. Food is pretty good. Portions are decent.it is American /Mediterranean style. This is a nice place to take a favorite date or your husband or wife, for a romantic dinner. Prices are moderate. read more

I was always a fan of Veranda but they're doing a fantastic job serving us food and drinks in a safe and clean environment during this long pandemic. Once you walk inside their enclosed garden area and away from northern Blvd you will forget that you're in the middle of a busy street but you will feel like you're away at a resort for dinner. My lambchops cooked medium were absolute perfection and the drinks were very well made. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Aperol spritz and grey goose martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Food was great! Credit surcharge of 3% and 20% mandatory tip for parties over 6 were not.

Food was lively and the service was very good! We've been here several times and plan to return again and again!

Veranda was a place me and my sister went to try when all of our other options were not available. We walk into an empty restaurant with table cloths dating back to the first civil war. The place smelled like oil stains and cobwebs, with an array of ancient vases up on shelves. I ordered a spinach pie and my sister ordered the salmon. Upon ordering our waiter apparently double shifted as a body guard in which he circled the premises staring at us and whistling. Great, dinner and live music. The whole time while waiting for our order, all staff took turns staring at us the entire time from the moment we entered to the moment we left. Then the food arrives, or should I say my chum bucket order gets delivered. I dont even think Plankton himself would serve me that. My spinach pie was drenched in so much oil I thought that soon American troops would invade the area. My sisters fish was pulled out from the 2010 golf of Mexico's oil spill, and soon it would start to speak English. It was to the point where we didn't even have to drink any water to take the food down. This, paired with the circling and whistling made for a great ambiance. Safe to say we went to IHOP right after. The good thing about this place is that when I hear whistling I know im by Veranda. read more

I came here real late for my birthday because I was craving some fancy food. I went at around 9pm on a Tuesday night and it was practically empty, so I knew that my friend rented this place out for me-- YAY! (jk it was just a rlly late time lol but if ur looking for some alone time, go late at night- they close at 11pm). They started off by serving us warm pita bread with 2 different types of sauces-- it was good! After looking through the menu, we decided to start off with a glass of classic red wine ($10/it was aii) and an appetizer of calamari ($14) which was actually pretty good-- slight crunch on the outside and warm and chewy on the inside. I liked how it came with bits of squid on the side. For the main course, I opted for the shrimp diablo ($28) and my friend got the wild mushroom ravioli ($23). I have to say that the shrimp diablo was good, but it was honestly nothing special or set apart from other pastas I have tried. The ravioli, on the other hand (though it looked like a small portion) was incredibly good and filling! Overall, I would say that this place is worth a shot because of the Mediterranean vibes (I felt like I was in a different city!!) and there is also a nice outdoor seating area, so for the vibes I give it a 10/10. For the food, everything was good but I do feel like there are better places for the money that was spent. You should check it out though if you have a bit of $$ to spend and want to go for a trip!!! ;) read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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WISH I COULD LEAVE LESS THAN ONE STAR!! My two daughters took me to Veranda on Mother's Day 2024. We had a lovely dinner, as usual & spent including tip over $400. At this time there was supposed to be a fourth person joining us. Reservations had been made for windows seat( which is a table for 4 & not guaranteed) when we arrived the window was not available. So Nick (the manager) asked if we would mind a table away from the window. We were fine with that. During our cocktails we received word the 4th person would not be joining us We had a couple of cocktails, then appetizers, then Entree, then desert. Everything was great until the manager Nick, approached us & in a loud voice said"Are u leaving now in a very nasty tone, You have taken up too much time at this table for 6." Mind you he seated us there. "Have some consideration for the people on line waiting to get in." WHAT? How about respect for your customers or is Veranda only concerned with how many people they can cram in. This was so embarrassing since Nick stands about 6'3" tall, so everyone around us could hear him. Mind you, he waited till we received our check. Christo's was our waiter. Very nice, but we did ask him why such rudeness & he said Nick is always like this. He seemed to think we asked for this table & Nick was annoyed over it. We paid our bill & asked for name & number of head manager which Cristos said he would have him call us. NEVER DID. We called backed two days later Christos answered & assured us he would have head manger call us. AGAIN till this day never heard from anyone. I don't know if Christo's never gave him the message or the manager just doesn't care how Nick is treating customers. We were regular customers but after this, will not be returning. What has happened at Veranda? We always enjoyed our time here. This treatment was Unprofessional, Uncalled for & Way Out of Line. We were Mortified & Nick ruined our Mother's Day. Beware Veranda has changed considerably. A very dissatisfied Customer. B. Barrett PS Did u know for Mother's Day they Added an extra 10% Onto Brunch. I was told that when speaking with them on the phone. The reason they gave We have to put extra staff on. REALLY?? read more

Ehhh OK! Thats what I would say to sum up my experience. You can tell the place needs some TLC since its been open awhile but the food was good (appetizers especially - zucchini chips and dips are a MUST!). I got the Branzino and it was OK but a lot of $$ - portion was good. My husband got the scallops and vegetable risotto and he loved it. Also, there was an event going on inside - seems like a great venue for a bridal/baby shower or birthday party! read more

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Fantastic dining experience. The best wait staff in all of the tri state area. We got the special lamb shank over paparadelle pasta in December. All around lovely food. Recommend the Thai coconut mussels, dip platter and the fresh Branzino when available. Shout out to Dino! read more

I honestly work 4 blocks away on the other side of the highway for 4 years, and this is the first time I noticed this restaurant! Is it me, or is it a bit hidden?? This place has a lot of comfortable outdoor seats, but we chose to sit inside because it was a bit windy. Came here for brunch this morning, was not disappointed. The inside had many tables, and could accommodate a huge party. It was such a peaceful brunch. The waitstaff were courteous and always made sure our coffee cup was filled. My friend had the eggs benedict while my BFF & I had the crabmeat burger, one with fries, one with salad. The burger was very good and had quite a bit of sodium in there... we were dying of thirst later on. The fries and salad were good. My friends benedict was good, no complaints there as well! There is no way we can complain about our lovely meal. I can't wait to go back with my husband. I'm wondering if I can bring my puppy there... since there is outdoor seating... hopefully I can, so my puppy can enjoy the smell of our food. Definitely come here to try! Highly recommend!! read more

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I choose my outdoor dining experiences carefully in the age of Covid. The staff here made it enjoyable. Reserve a table in advance and you're set. Outdoor seating with heat lamps. Servers are attentive and the food was really great. You have to have the Zucchini chips though be prepared to take half of it home if you want room for your entree. We also had the seared scallops and fish specials. Everything was fresh and they make great mojitos to boot. It was lovely to have a nice night out in these times. read more

I always think of Veranda as the "crowd-pleaser" restaurant. It is a large space, with a menu having many different types of food and the service has always been good whenever I've been. A big bonus to this place is its large outdoor seating area that has an awning and plenty of umbrellas to protect diners from the elements. It's a great spot to be on a nice day. It always reminds of LA with it slightly upscale vibe and large open air seating space. They have done a great job setting this up - you do not even realize you are sitting near busy Northern Blvd. I've never been disappointed with anything that I have ordered, but I also did not have anything that made me say WOW I have to eat this all the time. Most items are executed well. The service I always found very attentive even when I have dined as a part of a large group. They usually have enough staff to provide a group with a dedicated waiter to attend to all needs. Valet parking is available, which is good because street parking can be difficult at times around here. Give them a shot especially if you have a large group. Veranda can usually handle it all in style! read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Brunch. Custom omelette large and filling. - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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I've been here for brunch only, about 5 times. I highly recommend it in warmer weather because I love outdoor seating, but if it's cold the inside is nice too! Instead of a bread basket, they give you pita bread with feta and hummus spread. I could legit fill up on just this, I have like no self control and have to remind myself my meal is about to come out so I stop!! My friends and I are usually competing for the last piece of pita that's how much we like it haha- and the waiters are willing to give us a refill on the basket! Took me a few visits here to finally find something I LOVE- I now get an omelette with mootz cheese, bacon, tomatoes (Previously, I'd get the American breakfast which was just regular eggs- kinda bland nothing special). My friends are obsessed with the vanilla french toast so they keep coming back for it. pretty big portions. Great service. If you can, try to make a reservation- two times I've gone, they've had a private party which takes up like half the restaurant. This place is great for big group get togethers. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Omelette with mootz cheese, tomatoes, bacon with side of potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

I've walked by multiple times, but this is the first time I've stopped by to eat here. So glad that I did! Today is the first day that it's warm enough to sit outdoor without a jacket. There is a nice outdoor dining area. A few of the tables have heat lamps, and we were asked multiple times if we wanted to have it turned on for us. The service was attentive but not over bearing. The food was great! We went with the "early dinner" special, which includes an appetizer, main course, and a dessert. We got the Mediterranean and Greek salads. Both were perfect. The chicken with gnocchi was amazing. We liked it more than the salmon (also good). Definitely get the Greek yogurt topped with blueberries. The baklava was also delicious. Would highly recommend this place! read more

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Excellent. Couldnt be better. Had my 2 yr old grandaughters birthday and we had brunch with a party of 8. Ordered Mediterranean salad ,fried calamari ,risotto croquettes and zucchini chips for appetizers . All were excellent. Omelets ,pancakes ,burgers for main course were all on target. Service was excellent and included cutting a birthday cake and serving at the table. Very pleased with this establishment! read more

Came here a few times for dinner and a few times for brunch. Can't really complain too much. The waiter was great every time so the service definitely wasn't an issue. One time there, our food took much longer than expected and they weren't even busy that day. For brunch though, I highly recommend the challah French toast ! You can't go wrong with it ! They have an outdoor patio for seating when it's nicer out war Not much parking on the streets unless you're lucky enough to find an empty spot, but they have valet around the corner. * Came here to have brunch with my family to celebrate my birthday and sat outdoor. It was a very nice setting overall, sat close to the waterfall and the weather was perfect. Very nice brunch menu with plenty to choose from. My family had a great time and loved the food. The Bloody Mary could've had a little more flavor though. Can't complain about the service, I will definitely be back ! read more

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Been here a few times, once for a bridal party get together. Great ambiance and nice to have a place like this in queens. Always try the specials...you can never go wrong [Whole Snapper takes a bit to come out though] Penne a Rosa - pretty much a la Vodka Sauce: flavorful and well cooked. Veranda burger - juicy and doesn't fall apart. Desserts: raspberry cheesecake and chocolate soufflé were very good. read more

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Wanted to come here for brunch as the reviews looked good, but unfortunately, we made it here 5 minutes after 3:00pm, so had to go with their dinner menu. We started with the Zucchini Chips, and I thought they were delicious even though I'm not a fan of zucchini. Then for the entrée, I had the Veranda Burger (made with American kobe beef). I thought it was good, but I was expecting better since it was kobe beef. Their outdoor seating is pretty nice. read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Veranda Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Great ambiance! Food is made To Perfection! We enjoyed their fried zucchini, watermelon salad, Mediterranean salad and Bronzini with grilled veggies Try their mojitos! Place is spotless very clean! Our waiter Dino was exceptionally professional and very friendly! read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Watermelon salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

I have enjoyed eating lunch with my friends at Veranda on various occasions. It offers a good menu and a quiet and nice atmosphere with attentive staff. I have never been disappointed eating there and expect to try it for dinner sometime soon. I am very glad Bayside has Veranda! read more

Visited this place with a few friends and loved it! The patio is very large and has plenty of seating, as well as plenty of space in the interior. Service was a bit mediocre, the waiter barely came to check on us and it took us like 10 minutes to flag someone down to get the bill. The hash browns were a little bland and could have used some salt of ketchup. Would've asked for some but no one came by Otherwise, the omelet and other breakfast food were extremely delicious with good portions! Very glad I had a chance to see a beautiful restaurant. read more

They serve a ok brunch. Omelette was cooked nice. Chicken sandwich was ok. Chicken was a bit dry and under seasoned. Service was very good read more

Veranda Restaurant & Cafe - Spinach omelette - Mediterranean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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