Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Howard Beach

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

BrooklynManhattanNassauQueens

Neighborhoods

AstoriaBattery Park CityBedford-StuyvesantChelseaChinatownCobble Hill

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

80 restaurants available nearby

A photo of JA ARA E Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. JA ARA E Restaurant & Bar

new

(0)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• African • Jamaica

JA ARA E is your Afro-Caribbean restaurant and lounge in Jamaica, Queens, blending West African and Afro-Caribbean cultures to create a lively space of fun and community. With roots in Benin, we serve authentic dishes and offer warm hospitality.Unwind in our outdoor, smoke-friendly space or host your next event with us. We welcome party reservations and promise great food, vibrant music, and an unforgettable atmosphere.Our motto, “Have fun, but be wise!” captures the spirit of JA ARA E. Join us for a unique experience where every visit is a celebration!

A photo of Max Brenner - Union Square restaurant

2. Max Brenner - Union Square

4.2

Awesome(8144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Union Square

Booked 97 times today

For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age. Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between

3. Temple Court

4.7

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 9 times today

Temple Court, a Tom Colicchio's destination, offers comfort food with a twist. Reviewers love the 'delicious food' and 'excellent service' that makes them feel at home. The 'fantastic' food is 'not the usual predictable combinations on a plate.' The 'historic charm' and 'beautiful decor' create a welcoming environment.

A photo of Lillie's Union Square restaurant

4. Lillie's Union Square

4.1

Excellent(640)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Chelsea

Booked 1 time today

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.

5. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 175 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

6. Monte's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 28 times today

Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!

7. SET L.E.S.

4.4

Awesome(101)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Lower East Side

At SET L.E.S. we bring "hip" and "flavor" together in our energetic restaurant/bar located in the heart of Lower East Side, New York City. Nearing almost a decade, the restaurant has grown into a neighborhood gem, most known for, the Asian-inspired menu and palatable crafted cocktails. While the restaurant is popular for it's lunch and dinner, weekend brunch has become the most quintessential experience. With customer-favorite's like the "Chicken and buttermilk waffles" and the "Steak and eggs skillet" cooked to perfection. The ambiance also makes for a great place to celebrate your birthday, with a special complimentary item with parties over 6.

A photo of Villard & the Gold Room restaurant

8. Villard & the Gold Room

4.4

Awesome(513)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown East

Booked 26 times today

Linger over seasonal New American cuisine, graciously served in one of the city’s most elegant and refined dining rooms. From farmhouse breakfast to indulgent brunch fare, Villard Restaurant is an iconic setting for an elevated breakfast located within Lotte New York Palace. Villard is open daily from 6:30am - 11:00am. We look forward to welcoming you.

9. The Musket Room

4.6

Exceptional(890)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • NoLita

Booked 12 times today

Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.

A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Flatiron restaurant

10. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.4

Awesome(2480)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 57 times today

While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. At La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
JaneVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of my favorite restaurants in NY. Sunday brunch feels like a big extended family. Great food, multi-generations, cozy and modern with the best energy. Best French Toast. Amazing grilled cheese with tomato sandwich . It’s all good no matter when you go. Classic NY.
More info
The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
•
4.8
H
Haya
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a great dinner!! Livia the hostess made sure we had a comfortable table upstairs. Downstairs was very lively but I have a hearing problem and I would have been miserable. The table upstairs was right by the stair entrance and my friend and I did not want that table so she arranged a corner table and it was just perfect. The staff was attentive but not overbearing at all. We wanted a carafe of water so they wouldn’t have to keep refilling our glasses. We wanted a little extra bolognese sauce and our waiter had it, and extra cheese … the meal was so delicious and coffee exactly how I wanted. Definitely going back!
More info
Monte's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
•
4.6
N
Nastacia
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service and energy! will definitely be returning for happy hour. Drinks were great, and food came out so quickly.
More info
SET L.E.S.Price: Moderate• Comfort Food• Lower East Side
•
4.4
J
JonathanVIP
New York City •353 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
This was our first visit to Temple Court, and we can’t wait to go back. For a Restaurant Week lunch, the choices were excellent, the portions more than adequate, and EVERYTHING was delicious.
More info
Temple CourtPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
•
4.7

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Comfort food

Howard Beach

Coney Island
Upper West Side
NoLita
Long Island City
Bensonhurst
Cobble Hill
Prospect Heights
NoMad
Little Italy
Hudson Heights
Rockefeller Center
Ravenswood
East Elmhurst
Lincoln Square
Financial District
Midtown East
Theater District
Carnegie Hill
Randall Manor
Forest Hills