43 Best Cocktail Bars in Astoria

“This little gem is so New York, and I had the best time here last Saturday night. It’s a tiny space run by a lovely husband-and-wife team that makes the whole experience feel warm and personal. The set menu was outstanding, with so many great flavor combinations, many of them inspired by traditional Nepali dishes. They also offer a thoughtfully chosen wine pairing that complemented the food really well. Service was excellent throughout, and I especially enjoyed hearing the stories behind each dish and the inspiration that went into creating them. Overall, just an outstanding dinner and a place I can’t wait to return to.“

“We had our wedding at Rialto and couldn’t imagine a perfect ceremony and reception.

Dominic and the Rialto team were incredible. Super attentive and went out of their way to make sure our day was as special as can be.

We have no idea how but they managed to make sure the food was always fresh and hot when served, even the branzino, which is not easy to do all at once for ~75 people. Seriously impressive.

They really outdid themselves and we will definitely come back to Rialto for dinner which now holds a special place in our hearts. ❤“

“Off City is truly one of the most unique and enjoyable places I've visited in Astoria. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by an amazing atmosphere that's both inviting and intriguing. The entire experience feels thoughtfully curated, making it a place you genuinely want to spend time in.
What really sets Off City apart is the staff. The employees are incredibly engaged, attentive, and genuinely care about their customers. Their level of involvement and customer service is second to none, they make you feel valued and appreciated from start to finish.
The combination of the great ambiance, outstanding service, and overall experience makes Off City a place I would highly recommend to anyone looking for something special in Astoria. It's refreshing to find a business that takes such pride in creating a memorable experience for every guest.
I'll definitely be coming back. Keep up the amazing work!“

“I definitely recommend ! Perfect spot to hangout with family and friends ! Thank you abhi for a very fun weekend“

“This bar is amazing and is one of my favorites in the neighborhood. They have fantastic Happy Hour deals ($10 cocktails and $1 oysters). The oysters are huge and fresh.

Also wanted to give a huge shout out to the jazz band on Sundays. They’re incredible musicians and really elevate the experience.

Highly recommend this gem of a bar!“

“One of the great cocktail bars in Astoria. It's my go to spot. I've been there at least a dozen times. I'm a hospitality professional for 25 years in 3 Michelin level dining and as an owner. Needless to say I know a good bar program. Keep up the good work crew. Ownership still tends the bar on Saturday.“

“Porta 23 has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Astoria. The food is consistently excellent, the cocktails are creative, and the service always makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and relaxed, whether you’re stopping in for dinner, drinks, or watching a match with friends.

The weekly specials make it even better. Taco Tuesday is one of the best deals around with three tacos and a margarita, Wednesday’s All Night Happy Hour is always worth checking out, and their weekend brunch is easily one of the best in the neighborhood.

If you’re a soccer fan, this is also an incredible place to catch the World Cup. Watching the matches on the projector and big screen with great food and drinks creates an atmosphere that’s hard to beat.

Everything I’ve tried has been fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. Porta 23 is the kind of neighborhood restaurant you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. Highly recommended.“

“Best old fashions in Astoria.“

“Had a great time at Bar Dalia having a birthday party yesterday. Ricky, Crystal and Megan made sure everything went smooth. Bryan was very helpful in coordinating and planning. We had about 20 guests in the back lounge area which was just for our party. The food and drinks were amazing. The service was very quick. Highly recommend for having parties or going on date nights.“

“Food was phenomenal, loved everything, one of the best places I’ve ever eaten at“

“There are many excellent Greek restaurants in Astoria and Ambrosia Garden can hold its own with all of them. The decor is splendid. It feels like you are being teleported to an intimate Greek island. Pavlos, our server, was top notch. Every dish we had was on point. The meal started with fresh house baked bread and olive oil. Excellent. We then ordered the Hellenic salad, tzatziki, a couple of glasses of Cava and some wine. I ordered the grilled lamb chops, my wife and mother in law ordered two branzinos and my father in law ordered the cod special. I loved it all. My father in law thought that the cod was too salty and Pavlos was extremely apologetic. He proceeded to give us a couple of desserts on the house. Amazing. Each are done in house and they are special. We had a sticky cake layer topped with a cream and pistachio. It was divine and then we had their famous orange cake. So good. I finished off the meal with a perfect double espresso. Thank you Pavlos and thank you Ambrosia Garden for a wonderful experience.“

“I would just like to say that I googled this restaurant. It was the first one we went for my husbands birthday. It was the best of FOOD was amazing. The Service was ex espectacular. Lorena was on top of everything. She was a great server, friendly, fun, very attentive, and we will definitely be going back. They also we celebrate my husbands birthday there with a sombrero . I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone. It’s out of this world. They go above and beyond to make you celebrate your birthday and have a great time. I want to send a shout out to the staff to the owner. Thank you for making this day. Very special for my husband. I thank you so much. Lopez.“

“Figlia was the perfect pre-marathon carb load spot. The handmade pasta was absolutely incredible; fresh, perfectly textured, and the kind of pasta you can immediately tell is made in-house with care. And the Neapolitan pizza? Easily one of the best I’ve had in NYC. Light, airy crust with that perfect char and high-quality ingredients that speak for themselves. The whole atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and authentically Italian without trying too hard. Absolutely a neighborhood gem!“

“Great place. I love to be there 🥰“

“Nice place! Enjoyed the mimosas.“

“If you want authentic great Mexican Food & Drink.. Ruta Oaxaca is the best ! Great service , friendly staff and great variety.“

“Loved the food and cocktail menu. You can tell that the establishment knows their food, wine, etc and it comes off in the drinks and food!“

“Cool place for Beer! The food is good! I had the cheese curds for appetizer and steak & eggs 🍳 All if it was very good! 👌🏽“

“Amazingly romantic vibe…..fantastic food and ambience. Service was 5 stars.“

“Had dinner with my hubby and Melissa is our server and she is amazing and very hospitable. I had her more than 2 times and she is so friendly and helpful. I would come back again and have her be our server again and come back for the food, very deliciousssss. Thank you Melissa and las Margaritas for everything—- muchas gracias 🎉“

“The guys who own this place are genuinely such great people, which is very much reflected in their business! They've also hired equally personable staff who always greet you with a smile. The food crushes as well (I'll legit fight your mom for that smash burger) and the drinks are somehow always quick to arrive even when it's busy. I'm so happy to call Wylie's my new neighborhood hang.“

“We had a wonderful experience! The hummus and fresh pita bread were absolutely delicious and the perfect way to start our meal. For the main course, we had the steak and frites, which were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. To finish, we shared the cookie skillet, and it was warm, fresh, and so good!

What made our visit even more special was the staff. Every worker was so kind, sweet, and welcoming. We never felt rushed while eating, and everyone was genuinely attentive and compassionate. The excellent food and outstanding service made for a fantastic dining experience. We will definitely be back!“

“Great atmosphere and service!!“

“I had my birthday here such a great place to have any celebration, the food was amazing the wait time for the food was not too long, and The staff was friendly and willing to help making it special and enjoyable. The price was too high though that was the only thing that was the issue. But I recommend this place“

“Food is absolutely delicious!“

“Wednesday night’s jam session is the best around. The quality of the musicians who stop by and play a couple of tunes is first class!“

“Had a very nice dinner with the family. One of the only restaurants on Ditmars Blvd where you can hear each other talking. Food was great and our waiter was attentive. The manager came by to make sure every table was happy. Prices were great. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Pasta, al dente. Sauce, out of this world. Vibes, off the charts. Il Nonno is such a breath of fresh (basil-filled) air. Last night, I stopped in with my friends for dinner and --more than once--after one side of the table tried a dish and implored the other to try, our eyes met in total food joy. "Oh my gah...this is SO good" was uttered too many times to count. Now let's get to the nitty, gritty. Our picks: Porcini ravioli (homemade pasta, phenomenal) Seafood risotto (menu says it's in a light tomato sauce. Definitely light, but it's far more flavorful than what I consider "light tomato sauce") Pasta Bolognese (another handmade wonder, lusciously complex sauce). Pasta Siciliana this one has eggplant and ricotta in a ROBUST sauce. Squid Ink Seafood Pasta was out of control. Like I need more savory adjectives in my life to describe this adequately. Apps. We loved all equally, but I mean calamari fritti is a no-brainer here and I literally had to slap the bread out of one friend's hand because she'd say she was full but relentlessly dipped more and more bread into the white wine mussels broth! The tuna carpaccio was almost too pretty to eat buuuut...we scarfed it down. Finally, Dessert. Chocolate cake (go with me here...you could smell the warm chocolate as it approached the table, incredible). Tiramisu, not too sweet, not too "damp"...perfection. And quite possibly even better than the banging food, we were lucky enough to chat up the delightful owner who introduced us to the chef (who happened to come from a VERY well-known Italian restaurant in Manhattan)! And all of the culinary magic instantly made sense. Don't walk. Don't run. Teleport to this place. Your taste buds will love you for it.“

“great ambiance, lots of different beers. highly recommend.“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. Highly recommended. And the service is friendly and excellent.“

“So I came here for my birthday dinner and at first I did not want to eat there since I thought it will be a party vibe, but the lounge area wasn’t open. Which I get it since it was a Wednesday. But the Chef did not want us to leave disappointed, he did it all (Champagne, birthday sign, food, shots) all at a discounted price. & let me tell u the food did not disappoint. It was delicious! I was overwhelmed with his generosity. He really made my night special. And something I will always remember. Keep Being the kind person u are Wilmer. Good things will definitely come to u. I will be back. THANKS AGAIN!“

“I feel like it’s a cozy spot with 2 bathrooms and a backyard space. Has a good amount of seating. Bartender is super kind and chill. Just a run of the mill vibe. Crowd is very mid to be very honest but that’s subjective.

There’s paid street parking nearby. The area is quite busy.“

“Great vibes Asia and Fabiana“

“5/29 was my first time going to this restaurant for a birthday dinner and they did not disappoint at all. Its like they found a way to blend the astoria night live vibe with the service of formal steak house. Food was great, drinks were good but most of all the service was elite. My server's name was Chris. This man was on point with everything, professional and attentive so if you get the chance ask for Chris you wont be disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for great food with good music. I will be returning soon!“

“Wonderful Experience great service and wonderful food“

“I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. The food is delicious, everything is fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming. The best part was the service: the staff is incredible, very kind, attentive, and they always make customers feel welcome. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place.“

“My new fav spot! I will be going again this week for my birthday 🎂“

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“Great authentic Italian food. Quaint, fantastic service, they always play the best music!“

“A very beautiful space with cozy sofas, interior and light. The food wasn’t something crazy about: we took potatoes, parsnip soup, and tiramisu latte, they were okay. The place by itself was a little bit dirty on the floor, and some details, as a server that didn’t know that tiramisu includes alcohol in a recipe, and the fact that the same coffee was served in different cups, brought a feeling of mess, however I want to come back for lazy mornings atmosphere.
We parked right near the main entrance, however it’s under construction zone now.“

“Great atmosphere, drinks and food where amazing the staff was attentive and fast.“

“Fun welcoming great chill spot.“