Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Queens

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Queens? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Neir's Tavern

4.9

4.9 (112)

$30 and under

American

Woodhaven

About the restaurant

One of the oldest and most historic bars in the country, Neir’s Tavern is a destination for a casual drink, a hearty meal, and good company. Over 180 years old, Neir’s was home to Mae West’s first performance, scenes from Goodfellas, and countless other remarkable moments in history. Today, it still holds up to the same charming, laid-back, neighborhood bar that holds a special place in New Yorkers’ hearts.

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Helen

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed a large house salad, chicken sandwich and the best Goodfellas burger with delicious French fries. The Wise Guy cocktail is always my favorite and the beer choices are excellent. We can't wait to go back. It is a great place to meet up with friends or come to see one of their special presentations.

Marbella Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (653)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Bayside

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Mauricio Sedacca Singer Guitarist every Thursday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. 3 Blocks West of the Cross Islan Parkway. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space

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Ruth

Dined 2 days ago

Our Flamenco dinner was a wonderful experience for our family. The food was delicious and the seating perfectly situated to see the performance.

Botte Ditmars

4.7

4.7 (19)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ditmars Steinway

About the restaurant

With the same fire that burned in the culinary belly of Ancient Rome, Francesco and Valerio embarked on a dream to open a cozy, authentic Italian restaurant in New York.

From homemade pasta, a time-honored tribute to their Nonna's lasagna sheets hanging on a drying rack on Sundays, to wood-fired pizza Romana, a thin-crust pizza, classic recipes like carbonara, cacio e pepe, carciofi fritti, and suppli, a Roman rice ball street food, you can eat like a Roman at Botte without booking an expensive flight to Roma. Then again, traveling to Italy is always a fun adventure.

There is a sense of Italian Famiglia, family, and kinship within the Botte group. Chef Antonio Costa opened the first Botte Bar and has returned to enhance his Roman family recipes from generations ago.

There is a table for everyone at Botte. Whether you are a regular or a first-time customer, patrons from all walks of life are welcome to dine in a Roman-Italian Trattoria casual atmosphere at Botte Ditmars.

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Barbara

Dined 1 day ago

Been here a few times. Always delicious. Great cocktails! Wonderful wait staff! See you soon!

Blend Astoria

4.6

4.6 (839)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Astoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Blend, where the flavors of Latin Fusion come to life in an enchanting setting. With an enticing array of dishes thoughtfully crafted to satisfy any appetite, we elevate Latin cuisine to new heights. Indulge in our stunning and inviting ambiance, where every visit is destined to become a cherished memory.

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StephenVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Excellent food and ambience, staff was very courteous and professional

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Experience

Birthday Dinner On Us!

Experience

Limitless Tacos & Margaritas Tuesday only $40!

Mojo Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (772)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

"The best Latin American food is not one country but all combined." Welcome to Mojo! A Latin Experience, where culinary innovation and the vibrant flavors of our Nuevo Latino menu come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Menu created by Chef Emmanuel Piqueras.

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Juan

Dined 3 days ago

Great ambience delicious food great waiters waitress

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Bottomless Brunch Saturdays!

Citrico Cafe

4.5

4.5 (96)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.

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NatalieVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

One of my favorite places! Amazing food and drinks! Def try the carne asada fries and horchata donut for dessert! Vibes here are always phenomenal! ✨

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Experience

WEDNESDAYS Mom's Day Out 🍹

Experience

Salsa Night! 💃🎶

Experience

Taco Tuesdays & All Day Happy Hour!

Blend on the Water

4.4

4.4 (5212)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Blend on the Water, a culinary oasis offering Latin Fusion cuisine, nestled along the picturesque East River in LIC. Whether you join us for a nightly dinner or daily brunch, your dining experience will be nothing short of extraordinary.

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Yasmin

Dined 1 day ago

Valerie was outstanding she was very attentive and polite and very kind if you get her as your waitress you’ll be lucky so ask for Valerie ! Thank you so much blend on the water was beautiful and clean and wonderful music not too loud perfect volume. Wonderful experience overall I came for my husbands birthday we had churassco and pollo a la plancha everything was delicious from drinks to appetizers and entrees. I give it a 12 out of 10 the cooks did amazing! We had the lave cake and flan and tres leche all was amazing and we will come back another day for sure!

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Birthday Dinner On Us!

Bad Habits

4.4

4.4 (137)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

Astoria

About the restaurant

What's your Bad Habit? Immerse yourself in Bad Habits Astoria and experience great food, great vibes, great times.

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Gina

Dined on Oct 19, 2024

Great place to have family gathering will come again

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Experience

Weekly Specials at Bad Habits

Experience

The Bad Hour

Zen Astoria

4.3

4.3 (52)

$31 to $50

Asian

Astoria

About the restaurant

A vibrant modern asian restaurant in the heart of Astoria, perfect for a date night while also offering private dining perfect special occasions.

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JohannaVIP

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

The staff as soon as I walked in congratulated me on my birthday. The set up was cute and our waiter was amazing. They went above and beyond to make my day special ! Would definitely return with the service alone. The food was amazing as well!

Boske

4.1

4.1 (45)

$30 and under

Latin American

Astoria

About the restaurant

The only Dominican restaurant in all of Astoria that offers a vibrant culinary experience with a focus on Dominican food. You can expect colorful and flavorful dishes such as stuffed mofongo, pastelon, chimi sliders, churrasco and don't forget to order our special BOSKÉ Bowls. We create a lively and welcoming ambiance for patrons to enjoy authentic flavors and great latin music that will enhance your dining experience.

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Luis

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

I was celebrating my wife's birthday 🎂 and we had a great time. The service, the food, the alcohol 🍸 and the ambiance were excellent. We are definitely coming back!

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Experience

Tues: Free Dinner for Ladies

Experience

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Experience

All You Can Eat Meat - Every Thursday

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