Locale Restaurant and Bar - AstoriaNice ambiance and excellentNice ambiance and excellent service. Went for mothers day and in spite of the crowd food and service was excellent.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMSweet LocaleI love Locale, and since it's right around the corner I always chide myself that I don't come as often as I can. The food is always smartly done, the service helpful and lovely (although sometimes a little slow to start) and it has the ability to be versatile. Anything from a romantic date, to dinner or brunch with friends.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMDecided to go for dinner toDecided to go for dinner to celebrate my birthday with a few girlfriends who drove in from Nassau County. It had been a few years since I had been there - plans never worked out to go back. Well, the food was very good and service was excellent! The menu has a little bit of everything. We ordered 4 appetizers along with drinks, our main entrees and dessert. It was well presented and good. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful when asked questions and recommendations. It's away from the regular Astoria hangouts - has a bit of a Manhattan vibe to it. Wasn't as crowded as I thought it might be on a Friday night but that could have been due to spring break. I love this place and would definitely go back again.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMI was there for Easter SundayI was there for Easter Sunday with my two daughters, one of which is still a teenager and they both loved it! Service was great and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Can't wait to go back!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the better choicesOne of the better choices in Astoria, Locale is relatively small, though quite pleasant. Though the menu is limited, the selections are well conceived. The noise varies between moderate and a bit too much. Parking is generally available within a short distance. By all means, go and enjoy.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AM