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.“

“Reservations highly recommended since it’s a small spot. Every dish was honestly great, so excited to go back to try their other stuff, but the beef longganisa and ube ko achar I would def order again in a heartbeat. The sauce for the gnocchi and the skewer were 10/10. Also, their Green Leaf drink with pandan - SO GOOD.

My favorite desserts are literally silvanas and cheese ice cream, so it’s def their own version of these classic Filipino desserts, but satisfied with how they interpreted them.

Can’t wait to come back!“

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

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

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

“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...“

“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!!!“

“The food was delicious and everything tasted great. The place is very baby-friendly, which made the experience even better for us. The hibiscus margaritas were amazing—definitely a highlight of the visit. I would definitely come back and highly recommend 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!“

“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.“

“I love this place. will join again“

“I’ve been coming here for a long time and always had the pleasure of having Chris be our server! He’s amazing and always brings what we need without being asked and makes the dinning experience more enjoyable! We always come and request him! The food is as amazing as the 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!!!“

“Love this place! If you miss the old NYC bar scene and vibe. This is the place. Staff is super friendly and considerate. And the food is amazing.bottomless brunch, Plus kitchen open till 2am! That is a rarity nowadays. Please support this business and local.“

“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.“

“Fabia is very friendly and courteous. She is a great server because she caters for every needs and she took care of her guests. She was the only waitress but she made she that she attend to everyone’ s needs. I recommend to visit this tgif location.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“These prices r better in NJ. The lunch is 1099 and you also can take lunch out to go home. The only good thing here is that you can have the lunch time in and just have to wait to pack it up to take it to go home what's a lunch is 1299 here in N.Y. Also the food in NJ was cooked better I had to return the pasta for some new one cooked properly. Cold meat.“

“Excellent all around! Food was delicious service was amazing from the moment we walked in the door we were seated right away, the bar staff was awesome so kind and accommodating. Marielle took care of us at the bar and she was so sweet and so helpful. I would absolutely return and highly recommend. Great vibes, the DJ was amazing.“

“akways amazing great food, great service“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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 !!!!“

“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!“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

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

“Hands down some of the best Jamaican food I’ve had around here. The flavors are on point, everything tastes fresh and well seasoned just like it’s supposed to. You definitely get your money’s worth and then some. I left full and still had some to take home“

“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!“

“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 🎄❤️“

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

“great food and ambience and quick friendly service“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“Brooke and Anna made my 60th birthday extra special at Hard Rock. My wife and I stopped in for lunch before taking a tour of the stadium. Brooke was our server and was fantastic. She told us to come back for a drink at the bar after the tour and before the game. We did. Brooke had reserved us two seats and the atmosphere was great. Another server named Anna found out it was my birthday and brought me an ice cream Sunday with a candle, Had the whole place sing Happy Birthday to me……Brooke and Anna really made my day. We will be back..
Thank you. Dan and Gloria“

“First place we went after checking into hotel, discovered this tem 2 yrs ago when we were attending US open.Camw back to NYC to attend again, their even better than before.Thank you to the nice waiter who let us hang out and dry off after walking over 1/2mile in tropical storm and didnt rush us.Love this place👍👍👍❤❤“

“Donovan’s Pub is owned by 2 Woodside gentlemen. The staff is amazing friendly welcoming and knowledgeable. The food is absolutely delicious and great portions. They have the Best Burger in NYC. It’s the best burger I have ever had. They have awesome live music every weekend on their brand new stage. Their lineup of musicians is the best around. I’ve been going there for 50+ years and I highly recommend Donovan’s Pub in Woodside NY.“