12 Best American Restaurants in Flushing

“I came here for a get together for a friend's graduation.

It's a really nice family-owned restaurant in the area. Would be a decent date spot, especially because of the outdoor seating... call ahead and see if you can bring a board game.

Kimchi burger was amazing and I'd come back just for that!“

“157 Tavern has been a staple in the area for 10 years and is an excellent choice for parties or group gatherings. You can simply provide them with your budget, and they will curate the menu for you, which makes the planning process very convenient.

Regarding the food:

Grilled Spanish Octopus: Highly recommended. The potato pave is delicious, and the octopus is tender with a perfect charred exterior.

Short Rib with Bone Marrow: The meat is very tender and falls apart at the touch of a fork, though I wish the portion of bone marrow was a bit larger.

King Salmon: Quite tender.

Burrata Cheese: Standard/average.

Caramel Flan: Delicious and beautifully presented.

Overall, it is a great spot for a nice dinner.“

“Found this place on our way from JFK to our house after a long flight. We could not have been happy with our experience. We had the pleasure of having Charlie as our server and he was personable and welcoming. The food was fresh delicious and served quickly. I had the waffle with fruit and Nutella it was excellent My husband had a tuna sandwich with french fries and fresh squeezed orange juice. Both really hit the spot after a long day of traveling. Will definitely make this our stop anytime we travel from JFK. Highly recommend.“

“Wonderful place to eat!!!“

“Had my husband’s surprise party this weekend. My family has had parties their in the past and Monahan’s continues to live up to their excellent reputation. The servers were so friendly, professional and engaging with our family…their personalities are perfect for their jobs….thank you so much. The food was outstanding….first time we had the stuffed mushroom and they were amazing. All our appetizers, The London broil, turkey and pasta salad were just perfect. My guests were very happy. My family continues to highly recommend Monahan’s. Thank you so much Jeff 😀“

“Great beer choice“

“Very loud and energetic for last game of the season. Great service from our waiter Ryan. He was attendative, and got us drinks fast. 10/10, would recommend (that rhymes hehe). Will definitely be returning again next year and requesting Ryan.“

“Great food. Excellent service 🌟💥👌“

“Food was great and service in begining was good. then we was forgotten about. We would of stayed longer for dessert but we lost the mood. After paying bill with the tipped added on. Not a fan of that for just 2 people but understand. Stayed at bar since we was forgotten about even for drinks.“

“I’ve been to this IHOP before, and I have to say — the service has improved a lot since a few years back. This time everything was excellent from start to finish. We went on a Sunday for brunch, and even though the place was packed, we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. The restaurant looked clean and well-organized; you can even see the kitchen as soon as you walk in, and everything was running smoothly.

Our server was kind, attentive, and respectful — she really stayed on top of everything. The manager was also visible on the floor helping out and making sure customers were taken care of, which shows great leadership and teamwork.

The food came out quickly, fresh, and hot — perfectly cooked pancakes, crispy hash browns, and great breakfast combos. Prices were reasonable, and I liked that they don’t automatically include the tip for parties under six, so we could tip extra for the great service.

Overall, we had a great family brunch — good food, friendly staff, and easy parking. Definitely one of the better IHOP experiences we’ve had!

📍 IHOP – 155-17 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
🕒 Visited on a Sunday morning for brunch“

“Great place to eat great service, you won’t be disappointed 🥂“