50 Best American Restaurants near Whitestone

“Every time I walk into the bar I am greeted by their kind bartender Dani, and if you are a regular she will get your drink ready just as you sit down. Very calm atmosphere and great place to play some pool. Always enjoy having a drink here!“

“Cherry Valley Deli & Grill in Whitestone is a true gem! After visiting several times, I can say their insanely large selection of heroes and sandwiches is unmatched. They’ve got all the classics plus some wild, creative combinations that somehow all work—and taste amazing. From the Con Ed hero to the FDNY, everything has been spot-on, and the best part is they’ll let you customize your order just how you like it. Always a delicious experience!“

“Amazing, nuanced, fresh and delicious food every time. Can’t wait for the Brussels sprout salad to come back.“

“My friends and I celebrated a birthday party with 12 guests and were completely blown away by the food and the hospitality. The duck, the trout, the skate, the beef longgasnia, the pork with pistachio-- everything was delicious. We did not want the night to end--Definitely our new favorite restaurant in all of NYC!“

“Fantastic food, twist on classic Americana. Great drinks and service“

“Birthday celebration for a friend and 13 others . Will be back again. Customer service outstanding. Atmosphere great. Had a wonderful time.“

“Quality establishment with style …. Recommended A++“

“I recommend everyone that requires excellent pallet for their dining pleasure, service that is second to none and great mixology, then Have It Haviland’s Way“

“What an amazing, hidden treasure! Excellence in dining, experience, and atmosphere. Perfect from start to finish! Looking for a place to have a great experience… this is it!!!“

“Absolutely amazing place in Astoria! The food is outstanding, the drinks are perfectly made and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything from the atmosphere to the service makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!“

“I was first introduced to Carla's two years ago and I have been dreaming of both their Hibiscus Margaritas and Grilled Corn Romaine Salad ever since. YES A SALAD!

Happy to say I finally had the opportunity to return for an intimate birthday celebration and everything was just how I remembered it.

Cute and quaint, with good service and food, a great vibe!

Without a doubt I absolutely ordered the roasted corn salad. It has tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, Romain lettuce, and an amazing dressing. I added the pan seared chicken. The chicken was super flavorful and juicy, and extremely tender, not overdone. The salad was magical just as I remembered it. In addition the guac was fresh and the Hibiscus Margs was a tasty way to wash it all down.

It's amazing how I dream about this salad. It's a good thing I don't live close because I would have no problem factoring in this salad which is a little pricey into an almost daily budget. Lol.

Needless to say I will not be reminiscing about this salad for two years again. I will be back sooner than you think.

A special thanks to our server, whom was a one man show the whole night.

Just A Note:

Parking can be a bit of a challenge and Carla's is tiny but mighty and absolutely worth it!“

“Great take on Lu rou fan (minced pork and rice), excellent scallion pancakes and awesome dessert (Tian miantuan) that was like a sandwich of sweet fried dough, golden sesame ice cream and condensed milk (plus cilantro and butter dried peanuts)! Great beverages as well such as the slightly sweetened Jasmine iced tea and Sanzo (lychee & calamansi) sparkling water products!“

“Delicious and filling. About 20 min wait in a busy Saturday but worth it!“

“I was blown away by the generosity of the servings. You certainly get your money's worth here! The flavor profile has evolved into something much more sophisticated. The ambiance is chic yet comfortable, and the waiters are exceptionally polite. It’s a 10/10 from me. The food is much tastier than my last visit and I’m completely full. The team here really knows how to take care of their guests.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch.. Usually have the Fajitas, but opted for the Taco's instead.. Split 16 Chicken Wings with my friend Paulie... Everything was Great.. Our waitress Michele who was very friendly and pleasant, made sure everything we ordered was ok... Thank you Michele...“

“Everything was perfect for my date night only issue I had was going on a very busy night which means absolutely no parking unless you know a good prayer or are prepared to pay 60+ for parking. Otherwise everything with the restaurant was amazing“

“akways amazing great food, great service“

“I experienced Nettie’s for the first time last evening. My dining experience was excellent from arrival to departure. The food was “DELISH!” The owner was welcoming & hospitable, the service was good, and the music and atmosphere wea awesome! I am so pleased and proud to have a “Black” owned establishment where you can dine in Queens in a tasteful environment, supporting our entrepreneurs and our community. I, along with others will be back!!!“

“Jhaon was my server/bartender today.
Such an amazing job.
My drink was absolutely delicious and my meal was too.
Service was kind, attentive, and accurate.
I had a terrific experience today and will definitely be back soon.“

“Thank you. Guys for showing great hospitality two Maine boys who came down for work. Your staff was very friendly and hospitable,food was great. Thank you too the Lady and Gentleman who served us and recommended our meals. You made our trip back to Bangor, ME better. Thank you for the dessert.“

“Great spot for burgers and chicken sandwiches! The chicken platters are absolute fire too! 5/5“

“Jessie is always attentive and on top of things. She's always very kind and helpful! Everytime we come here we always ask for her and are willing to wait if there is no table available at that time. She answers all questions and is always very helpful!“

“I love this place! I try to visit every time I’m back in my hometown NYC. Great food, nice variety in the menu. Delicious drinks. They play great music.“

“Everything was so delicious the first time I ate there. I recommend going there all the time“

“Enjoyed my Smokehouse BBQ Deluxe Burger today. The coffee was nice and strong too. The server, Lindsay was hospitable.“

“just ate at the burger shop, great burgers, delicious fries and wonderful service! would definitely eat there again!“

“Very attentive staff!! Delicious food! I love the music!!“

“Ashley is the absolute best server ever! She is so friendly and attentive and is your secret sauce at 32 North. I will always return because she ensured that we had a great experience. The food is top notch and the restaurant is a VIBE! Playlist was on point and the decor is A-1!“

“11/7/25
chris was very polite! the food was amazing , the service is just top tier , and the atmosphere is just so clean ! the music is very nice , which i love about that . i always try to come so i’m glad it’s been like this!! thank you for the best service!! :)“

“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!“

“the waffles 🧇 were delicious and the toppings were a added pleasure service was friendly and the place was clean I suggest everyone to add it to their bucket list You will be hooked !!!!“

“Great place. Definitely must come back again.“

“great food and ambience and quick friendly service“

“When I say run, don't walk I mean it!!! 10/10 hands down the best wraps in the bronx. If you love oxtails you'll love and enjoy the Katie Wrap full of flavors. Once you take the first bite you wont stop. It comes with rice and pease, oxtail, sweet plantains w oxtail sauce wrapped up and toasted up 😋 thank me later!“

“Lamb special Chicken special Tuna Salmon pasta Impeccable service. Perfect evening“

“New menu...OMG!...and must try!...the ruben!...the best we EVER had!...the chicken curry half and half...the most unique warm flavor that makes you want more!...the staff?...the most attentive caring warm humans!“

“We had the best pre cruise visit since we were staying nearby at a hotel. Both bartenders were excellent and the regular customers! Made us “southerners” feel comfy and offered up ideas and suggestions of navigating the concrete jungle! If we ever return to NY, we will definitely be back. Awesome food! Awesome service! Excellent drinks. Made our trip!!“

“I have been a customer of Austin’s Ale House for many years, I know them well they know me well. This year I decided to give the excellent and highly favored family cooking team a break and had Austin’s Ale House cater our Christmas Dinner. I went with the ham dinner for 10 to feed 7 people🤣. The ordering was done with ease and so was the pick up. The family did a preliminary tasting...... LOVED .IT and whatever we have left after the “taste test” will have to serve as our Christmas Dinner. Since the taste test was so aggressive we may need to supplement what’s left with a few cheese omelets 🤣. We enjoyed it so much there was much talk about it becoming the new family tradition. THANK YOU AUSTIN’S ALE HOUSE AND MEREY CHRISTMAS........ PS I’m going to need one of those backyard igloos in a day or so. See you then 🎄❤️“

“From the drinks to the food prepare to indulge in heavenly bliss. We’ve been coming here for three years and each time it only gets better. This time big thanks to Alexis for the lovely hospitality.“

“My favorite local pub. Excellent Sunday brunch!Always lively and fun. They always accommodated me when I organized high school reunions.“

“The food and the presentations are wonderful. The atmosphere is beautiful not only with the waiters, but the patrons as well, took someone there today and they are coming back. And they are bringing back a family member“

“Customer service was excellent!!!The atmosphere was very beautiful. The food was very delicious. The craziest thing was my boyfriend and I would pass by there all the time not knowing about this restaurant until I went for my birthday. The experience was everything 💕I will definitely be coming back to try their delicious food.“

“love this place. the service is excellent. The food is fresh and good quality and most of the time I can’t finish it they give so much very generous portions. always greeted when you come in the front door like you a family can’t get any better than that“

“Louie’s has an extensive menu where can’t go wrong with anything on there! The service is quick and very friendly. I tend to get something different every time. It’s bar far my favorite diner.“

“This place it's so cute! A must try for sure. Their food is amazing good! I went with my girls to celebrate our birthdays and it did not disappointed. Coming back for sure!“

“Me encanto su servicio y su comida excelente“

“This place has the best food, drinks, and atmosphere in Woodside.“

“Good friends with good bands!“

“Excellent selections of wine with plenty of expert suggestions. The food is inventive and designed to go with the wine. The family that owns, prepares and serves is warm and welcoming. My FH favorite!“

“Fabulous service! I was treated like a Queen during my post bday solo experience! I had a delicious Cobb Salad w/steak and there well seasoned fries. Zoltan was the best Sunday host and Anna was perfect and the most delightful Server ever. I can't wait to return!!!“