Restaurants in Long Island City

Hudson Eatery’s chefs earned a “good to very good” rating from Zagat for their menu of upscale American comfort food, such as meatloaf soaked in portobello gravy and bacon-loaded mac ’n’ cheese. Chefs also flip buttermilk and multigrain pancakes all day and grill up Angus rib-eye steaks and Atlantic salmon for dinner. The swanky decor, from gleaming copper walls to molded white chairs, contrasts with the hominess of the menu, which even includes apple pie and banana splits for dessert.

Wielding generations of family recipes, chefs fill Athena Mediterranean Cuisine's menu with hearty Greek classics. Baby lamb chops bask in a marinade of olive oil and fresh rosemary, and celery-root whipped potatoes accompany cornish hen doused in lemon and herbs. Appealing to incisors and molars alike, the arni ravioli glazes cheesy pasta pillows with a savory ragu of braised lamb, mushrooms, and mavrodaphne wine. An array of paninis and wraps includes vegetarian options for diners learning to photosynthesize.

Chefs artfully adorn white tablecloths with breakfast and lunch fare ranging from protein shakes and baked scones to gourmet zoop soups and french air-fried fries. The eatery's salad and sandwich bar displays a vibrant array of chopped veggies and stacks of sliced meat ready to mingle inside halved pita bread, gracing tables alongside plated pasta and protein-packed entrees. The café's sunny outdoor seating is shielded by oversized umbrellas that span several tables and serve as shields in the event of a food fight.

Lauded by Time Out New York for its earth-friendly offerings, V-Note unfolds an upscale bistro menu overflowing with organic wines and gourmet vegan cuisine sprinkled with kosher and gluten-free options. As the brains behind Blossom and Cafe Blossom, Ronen Seri has expanded the vegan-eatin' scene with a vast selection of brunch, lunch, and dinner fare crafted from fresh veggies, soy, seitan, and tofu. V-Note's organic wine bar splashes palates with an array of wines that are either biodynamic or sustainable and organic—each bottle gifting mouths vibrant flavors and tasting notes handwritten by the vines they were plucked from. A dark-wood ceiling outfitted with inset track lighting casts a dim glow above diners nestled into contemporary wood chairs and white booths adorned with patterned pillows. Smooth black walls encase the entire eating space, and a wine rack with x-shaped shelves stands prominently behind the candle-laden wood bar.

Lauded by Time Out New York for its earth-friendly offerings, V-Note unfolds an upscale bistro menu overflowing with organic wines and gourmet vegan cuisine sprinkled with kosher and gluten-free options. As the brains behind Blossom and Cafe Blossom, Ronen Seri has expanded the vegan-eatin' scene with a vast selection of brunch, lunch, and dinner fare crafted from fresh veggies, soy, seitan, and tofu. V-Note's organic wine bar splashes palates with an array of wines that are either biodynamic or sustainable and organic—each bottle gifting mouths vibrant flavors and tasting notes handwritten by the vines they were plucked from. A dark-wood ceiling outfitted with inset track lighting casts a dim glow above diners nestled into contemporary wood chairs and white booths adorned with patterned pillows. Smooth black walls encase the entire eating space, and a wine rack with x-shaped shelves stands prominently behind the candle-laden wood bar.

Beyond the intricate façade of painted wrought-iron accents and glittering mosaics, Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant's chefs enrapture palates with a spread of traditional Afghan cuisine, served in warm-toned, lush scenery. The diverse menu of mild curries, kebabs, pilafs, and dumplings springs from the cosmopolitan mix of merchants, soldiers, and time travelers who have crossed Afghanistan's picturesque hills and valleys, gifting the region with a signature blend of multifarious flavors. Pillowy booths and cloth-clad tables luxuriate guests, as aromas of exotic dishes and fragrant hookahs fill the flamboyant space cloaked in earthy red décor, velvety drapes, and vibrant tapestries and paintings.