Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Kew Gardens

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1. Nick's Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Forest Hills

Booked 7 times today

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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2. Patrizia's of Maspeth

4.6

Exceptional(141)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Douglaston

Booked 4 times today

PATRIZIA’S GROUP OF RESTAURANTS ARE SERVING UP YOUR TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE ITALIAN COOKING. JUST LIKE A SUNDAY LUNCH AT YOUR ITALIAN GRANDMAS HOUSE!**************************************************We welcome you to enjoy our family style tasting menu which includes seasonally inspired dishes from our homemade breads, cheeses and pastas to our selected meats, seafood, wines and desserts. Your enjoyment of our food and restaurant is very important to us. We strive to make everyone feel like family.For parties of 20 or more please call the restaurant at 718-779-2083.

3. Dive Bar BK

5.0

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bushwick

Booked 3 times today

We're excited to announce that Dive Bar BK is now open in Bushwick! Following our roots in Long Island City since 2020, we're bringing the same nautical-themed atmosphere and vibrant Latin energy to this new location.At Dive Bar BK, you can expect inventive cocktails crafted by our TEAM, alongside classic dive bar snacks that cater to every taste. Whether you're stopping by for after-work drinks, a late-night hangout, or a weekend brunch, Dive Bar BK is your new neighborhood destination.Join us and experience the lively ambiance that has made Dive Bar LIC a beloved spot for years. We can't wait to welcome you!

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4. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York

4.7

Exceptional(5440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 164 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

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5. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1101)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 27 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

6. JeJu Noodle Bar

4.7

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Greenwich Village

We are primarily reservation based and very limited for walk-in availability. Jeju, in Korean, also has a few different definitions such as “skill, talent, ability”.The close Korean equivalent of the Japanese Ramen, Ramyun is a comfort dish enjoyed by Koreans of all social class and ages. At Jeju Noodle Bar our main focus is to allow diners to experience and savor the distinct Korean flavor by using different techniques & ingredients from chef Douglas’s experiences.

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7. Alessandro’s Italian

4.9

Exceptional(712)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manhasset

Booked 14 times today

Chef-owner Alessandro Acquista brings simple, quality Italian food to this casual, trendy neighborhood spot in Manhasset. The pastas are made fresh daily, the desserts are made from scratch and everything is made with the highest quality ingredients.

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8. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(1914)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 75 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar & grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour & dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene & inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food & good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $55 Unlimited Ribeye & Fries (available Sundays, Mondays & the day after every Knicks home game win) & with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $42 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine & $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome.Located in the heart of Midtown, located just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, & Times Square.

9. Meadowsweet

4.9

Exceptional(1613)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 9 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

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10. Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

4.4

Awesome(643)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District

Booked 24 times today

Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is a vibrant contemporary American restaurant from Marcus Samuelsson within the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Metropolis is the culinary anchor of this new cultural cornerstone of Lower Manhattan and is honored to play a role in the final chapter of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Its menu explores the rich culinary traditions of New York City through a modern lens with theatrical cocktails, a fun and worldly wine list, and gracious hospitality. Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis features a dazzling yet warmly inviting dining room and a bustling bar, a landscaped outdoor terrace, and a lobby lounge featuring free-to-the-public artistic programming.

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Crisleidy
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
I was celebrating my husband Birthday we always come back here. We had a great time
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SAGEPrice: Moderate• Thai• Williamsburg
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4.7
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grace
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Loved our experience we arrived June 5th on a quiet Thursday evening pretty late and the waitress was very accommodating and genuinely interested in our feedback. Food runner was also professional we just couldn’t hear her very soft voice but luckily the waitress was there to always explain the meal ! Will be going there again !
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MeadowsweetPrice: Expensive• American• Williamsburg
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4.9
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Farrah
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1st at Savvy and hands down the best brunch time ever. The waiter was awesome. I think his name was Jay. He was dope. Definitely will be coming back
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Savvy Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Crown Heights
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4.5
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minas
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Food was good service was good but a bit pricy for Astoria
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Off The Hook - AstoriaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Astoria
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4.5

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