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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Guys THIS is the place to experience drinks,every single drink I had its own personality,I have no words to express this experience,also bartenders and owner were very nice and always willing to explain what was I drinking,each ingredient has its own unique characteristics and recipe. For was pretty good too!
second time coming here and definitely NOT the last one“

“The staff is very friendly. Seating is available in the garden and indoors. The menu has great variety and great prices. I've had the chicken sandwich, burger, wrap and many more items on the menu. Great spot for brunch or a quiet meal.“

“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...“

“A previous wonderful dining experience at this restaurant made it an instant choice for a milestone birthday trip, and again Ocean Prime knocked it out of the park. They graciously adjusted the reservation at short notice, gave us a fantastic booth, the atmosphere, service and the food were all superb! The pre theater menu is a terrific value with high quality options from the regular menu-the lobster bisque, filet, and desserts (10 layer carrot cake and warm butter cake) were all delicious. I get the impression that locals regularly come here for the impeccable service (I watched the team expertly watching every detail from the sidelines and they immediately noticed and addressed everything). I'm definitely trying my nearby Ocean Prime soon!“

“akways amazing great food, great service“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“Irianna the server was good, I didn’t really like my drink so the bartender Fabia came by personally to deliver the drink to our table . The bartender was so great and very professional. Great customer service and very attentive we’ll only be coming back for Fabia !!!“

“Great place. Definitely must come back again.“

“great food and ambience and quick friendly service“

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

“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 !!!!“

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

“The food here is absolutely amazing. You get tasty, fresh delicious meals with Caribbean vibes. I had the jerk chicken sandwich, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, the veggies were fresh and crisp. Also, staff were so friendly and polite. This is my go to spot for great food! 100000/10“

“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 🎄❤️“

“I was very unfortunately openly weeping intermittently throughout brunch (bad morning) but our server handled it perfectly and didn’t make it weirder than it already was. Shout out to that king! Also the food was very good and they played the entirety of being killed by geese which was pleasant. Would come again thank you for the extra napkins (high quality, great for dabbing at tears) xox and also my Bloody Mary was excellent“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Our group had a wonderful experience at Sullivan’s Quay. Delicious food, cocktails and great service. Thank you Brian and crew! We will be back!💕“

“Me encanto su servicio y su comida excelente“

“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!“

“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!“

“Good friends with good bands!“

“Fantastic restaurants space both indoor and out. Greg, our waiter could not have been more courteous and giving great service. The food is very meticulously prepared and the taste is absolutely delicious. Definitely under utilized in the neighborhood but what a a find“