Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Queens

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Queens? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SHI

4.9

4.9 (1080)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Long Island City

About the restaurant

SHI is a gorgeous new waterside Pan-Asian restaurant in Long Island City. Featuring a full bar and lounge it is the perfect spot to start a wonderful night on a date, or just friends going out together. It’s gorgeous dining room has floor to ceiling bay windows that showcase the entire city skyline like you have only seen in pictures. SHI's eclectic menu of Asian style serves Japanese style, Vietnamese style, Chinese style, and a full sushi bar as well. When the weather is warmer, seek the outdoor terrace for your dining pleasure. This sleek restaurant should be classified as sexy and fun.

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Louis

Dined on May 12, 2025

The ambience was comforting. So much variety on the menu to choose it took a while to decide but the choices were great. Seasoning was a definite plus. The staff was very welcoming. Would definitely go again.

Nick's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (710)

$30 and under

Greek

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

Nick’s Bistro is a full service bar and restaurant providing unique Greek American cuisine in a contemporary, neighborhood bistro setting. The owner’s, Mario and Alfred, set out with the goal of creating an elegant establishment that will make you feel right at home.
Sitting at the corner of 72nd and Metropolitan in Forest Hills, Nick’s Bistro, lights up the night, welcoming in all patrons with the promise of authentic Greek home cooking. The upbeat service, dark wood décor, black granite bar, and glowing bottles, create a warm and friendly environment for all those who dine.

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CatherineVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful day in the neighborhood…so we sat outside. Good service and tasty food made for a lovely midweek lunch!

Fresco's Grand Cantina

4.8

4.8 (138)

$30 and under

Mexican

Astoria

About the restaurant

**** Please note this page is for our 28-50 31st St, Queens, New York location.****

Beautiful Mexican-Fusion establishment with old-world accents and very Instagram-able throughout the restaurant. We pride ourselves with fresh locally sourced ingredients for our Authentic & Modern Mexican fare.

Best Happy Hour around from 3pm to 8pm from Tuesday to Friday. The strong & delicious cocktails and amazing service will keep you coming back week after week for any of our numerous events. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop.

If you'd like to make a reservation at our other location ( Fresco's Cantina ) located at 12-14 31st Ave Astoria, NY 11106 - Please call (347) 808-7338.

Thank you!

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Adilene

Dined on May 25, 2025

Wonderful service and great ambiance! They always go above and beyond to make sure that you are enjoying the show and having a good time! I honestly love this place and everyone who stops by knows it’s one of a kind!

Blend

4.6

4.6 (468)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Blend is a Latin Fusion restaurant incorporating dishes and flavors from various Latin American countries. Indulge in our warm and inviting ambiance, where every visit is destined to become a cherished memory. Join us at Blend, where the fusion of flavors and the beauty of Latin culture unite to create an unforgettable dining adventure.

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Ryan

Dined on May 10, 2025

Must go. Great everything. Food and drinks good. Waiters/waitress good

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Birthday Dinner On Us!

Amylos

4.6

4.6 (801)

$30 and under

Greek

Astoria

About the restaurant

The name “Amylos” denotes our passion for food and bringing to you Greece’s authentic flavors. We carefully chose the most original recipes ranging from various regions in Greece; starting from the southern Aegean islands to the northern mainland, each region has its own unique take on cooking. Amylos, meaning the “building blocks of food”, is synonymous to our concept of building a sustainable menu created from pure raw materials, attention to detail, nonnegotiable standards, and ingredients of the finest quality. Complete your pallet by indulging in our selective wine list which takes you through a journey of the old to new world. This, coupled with warm and friendly service, and our inviting, cozy ambiance are what make up the ingredients of Amylos’ recipe for “philoxenia”. Our concept is to honor the traditional Greek flavors and hospitality combined with the allure of modern presentation in a contemporary setting.

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Gissele

Dined on May 31, 2025

By far the best Greek restaurant ever in NYC. The food was amazing and the service OMG! ….excellent. The music or DJ was spectacular, it opens your senses to the food. It was a little bit to loud, but at the end it didn’t matter too much as everything was “Perfect”.

C Kew Gardens

4.6

4.6 (122)

$30 and under

Italian

Kew Gardens

About the restaurant

Ciao! In our 21st Century, The brainchild of restauranteur and entrepreneur I Charlie Balmacoon welcome you to my journey as i eat my way around italy. Unfolding the finest food and the most regional classics while sharing my impluse for the italian culinary arts! Established in 2020 in Kew Gardens during the pandemic i brought a modern twist on italian history by introducing C Restaurant, Lounge and Bar.

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Melinda

Dined on May 17, 2025

Loved it! Went here for a graduation dinner, delicious food and drink and super cute atmosphere. Will definitely return when we’re in the area again!

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Live Singer Sundays & Thursdays

Citrico Cafe

4.5

4.5 (134)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.

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Jason

Dined on May 29, 2025

Food and decor are always top notch. Sometimes service is slow or plates come at different times—but hard to complain. Only suggestion is to sit outside when there's live music. It sounds fantastic, but they use microphones/speakers and it's impossible to hear yourself think, let alone speak.

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WEDNESDAYS Mom's Day Out 🍹

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Salsa Night! 💃🎶

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Taco Tuesdays & All Day Happy Hour!

Westville - Long Island City

4.5

4.5 (36)

$30 and under

American

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jonathan

Dined on May 28, 2025

Food was very good (and fresh). I got plenty of salad in my burger which I appreciated and everyone else’s food was also good. As it’s a new location, it seems the kinks are being worked out as there was some confusion as to who was doing what, but this will be worked out in time, I’m sure. Happy hour was great! Overall, a great stop for a last minute bite.

VIVO Restaurant & Catering

4.2

4.2 (503)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Bayside

About the restaurant

VIVO! Restaurant & Catering presents a menu that is inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. Our Culinary Team is committed to utilizing only the finest quality components, ensuring that the essence of each dish remains uncompromised.

The restaurant exudes an upscale atmosphere that reflects a sense of old-world charm. Housed in the former mansion of the illustrious Rudolph Valentino, the venue is both sophisticated and chic, featuring sunlit traditional ballrooms, a distinctly urban ambiance in the dining area, expertly crafted cocktails at the bar and lounge, as well as outdoor dining options on the patio.

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lori

Dined on May 25, 2025

We asked the staff if we could sit outside and they set up a lovely table in the gazebo just for us. Very accommodating. I had the steak frite and it was very good. The brunch special comes with a cocktail and I found it to be a good value. I will definitely go back

White Radish

4.2

4.2 (230)

$30 and under

American

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

White Radish is an American Kitchen, bringing farm-to-table for your dining pleasure. We are rooted in Forest Hills, New York, dedicated to giving locals a way to enjoy home-style meals from our menu selection. Inspired by fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, White Radish brings comfort to your neighborhood in an honest way. Whether seafood or meat, pasta or salad, our food is reflective of high quality, care, and love in every bite. Enjoy the fresh flavors of our American Kitchen with your loved ones, family, and friends.

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Candice

Dined 4 days ago

The chef Momo, in Daikon, the sushi side of the restaurant is charming, friendly and most important, a spectacular chef. His sushi rolls are not only delicious but drop dead gorgeous!!!! I LOVE going there Ana I highly recommend

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