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Alobar Restaurant

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Address:
46-42 Vernon Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11101

Neighborhood:
Long Island City

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Alobar Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.AlobarNYC.com
Email: jblath@alobarnyc.com
Phone: (718) 752-6000
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Tuesday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Wednesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Executive Chef: Ian Kapitan
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Contact: Jeff (718) 752-6000

Getting there

Cross Street: 47 Ave. & 46 Rd.
Public Transit: One Stop from Grand Central Station on the 7 train, Vernon/Jackson Stop, 21st. Stop on the G train., 23rd St/Ely Ave. on the E train, B62 Train from Brooklyn, Q103 Train to Astoria
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Alobar Restaurant

Alobar is that great neighborhood restaurant, the one where you can go back again and again and find something creative and new every time. Where you know there are quality ingredients because every ingredient came from less than 200 miles away, and you can ask which farm it came from. Alobar… delivers on creative food including home-made salumi, charcuterie, and preserves in addition to beautifully composed small and large plates. And keeping with the neighborhood vibe Alobar gives you such warm & welcoming service and atmosphere that makes you feel like you have a home away from home.Continued

Alobar Restaurant

4.2

78 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot

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82 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

82 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(59)
fit for foodies(55)
good for groups(33)

hot spot(25)
great for brunch(22)
romantic(21)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (82)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was very friendly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was very friendly and efficient! We were in and out in less than 45 minutes and yet never felt rushed. Duck sloppy joes were sooooooo good! Worth coming back to!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food and attentive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Delicious food and attentive service. Long Island City is becoming an important NYC dining destination, and Alobar is a major reason why..."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent, and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was excellent, and the service attentive and friendly. Alobar has an impressive wine list, and the ambiance and surprising spaciousness inside was really cool and comfortable. I'll go back to try each of those fabulous dishes."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

A restaurant that doesn't exist

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It is hard to understand what is wrong with Hunters Point. Most of its restaurants are mediocre
Alobar lacks of:
Manager, considering the lack of service
Service, the waiters don't really know what it is
Chef, the food has no flavor at all. we tried the beet salad, arugula salad, organic chicken and beef stew. Gosh!!! Lets go to the diner..
Bartender, I first ordered the LIC Lemonade (should have vodka) It came as water, lemon and plenty of ice. The waiter said, it is in that way!!. I asked him to put some vodka on it. Extra $ 8 and the drink was still water, lemon and ice. I ordered the one with rum, again, water, ice. I have no idea how did they get 4 stars. Stay away!!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice nieghborhood restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very nice nieghborhood restaurant with a varied menu. The noise level was just right. Wait staff was very goodl Good was excellent."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Local Organic ingrediants

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Local Organic ingrediants melded together in unusual and most interesting fusion. Delightfully different."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Terrific food presented in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Terrific food presented in unique and satisfying combinations. I wanted to order about eight things on the menu and settled for just a few. Don't skip the bacon/maple syrup popcorn!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Worked in LIC for 30 years

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Worked in LIC for 30 years and have been living there for 6yr. This is by far the best restaurant experience I have had in LIC to date. Fantastic!!!!!"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is modern American

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is modern American and is very well prepared and full of flavor. The service was charming, friendly, with just the right degree of attention. Our dinners were delicious but was a bit long in arriving, esp. as the place was not crowded. The noise level really detracted from the overall experience. Our group loves music and the soul choices were great but the blaring level at which it was played was almost a skit from SNL. We had to shout over it to talk and it really became the topic of conversation instead of a pleasant background. The wine list could do with more of a selection in the $25-$35 range. We had brunch there recently and found it to be the same, all was very good but for the extremely loud music."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic restaurant and definitely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2012

2012

Dined on 03/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fantastic restaurant and definitely a hidden gem in LIC. Food is freshly prepared in an open kitchen. Great place if you're a foodie or love meat. Their bone marrow is to die for as well as their mushroom toast!!! Would definitely be going back there!"