Where to Eat in Astoria
Astoria is known for the quality and diversity of its dining options, including a wide range of ethnic cuisine—Greek, Brazilian, Croatian, Colombian, Egyptian, Venezuelan, and Thai among them. Below is a list of recommendations for restaurants within walking distance of the Museum.
Immediate vicinity:
Cevabdzinica Sarajevo
Bosnian cuisine
37-18 34 Avenue (and 38 Street)
718 752 9528
Price: $
Latin Cabana (Staff Pick)
Cuban
34-15 Steinway St
718 729 3900
Price: $
“Authentic Cuban restaurant with that Mom and Pop feel. You can't go wrong with the Oxtail special or the Cuban sandwich.”—Visitor Experience Manager
Mar’s
Cocktails, raw bar, New American
34-21 34 Avenue (and 34 Street)
718 685 2480
Price: $$$
Napoli Pizza & Pasta
Pizza, good for families
33-02 35 Avenue (and 33 Street)
718 472 1146
Price: $
Panera Bread
Soup, sandwiches, salads
38-01 35 Avenue (and 38 Street)
718 937 4740
Price: $
Sac's Place
Italian cuisine
35-11 35 Ave (at Kaufman Astoria Studios)
718 204 5002
Price: $$
Snowdonia
Trappist-style gastropub, craft beer, upscale pub fare
34-55 32 St (at 35 Ave)
347 730 5783
Price: $$
Museum members receive a 15% discount.
Sweet Scene (Staff Pick)
Pastries, beverages, sandwiches
35-13 34 Ave (at 36 St)
917 832 7443
Museum members receive a 15% discount.
“It's always nice to see their friendly faces when you pop in for coffee and a pastry. Their soup du jour is a big hit in this department.”—Education Programs Coordinator
Tacuba Mexican Cantina
New Latin American, tapas
35-01 36 Street (across the street from the museum on 35 Avenue)
718 786 2727
Price: $$$
Museum members receive 10% discount.
Close by:
Arepas Café (Staff Pick)
Venezuelan cuisine, arepas
33-07 36 Avenue (and 33 Street)
718 937 3835
Price: $
“I am positively not alone in this being my favorite place to eat in the neighborhood. I recommend the lunch special with a cafe con leche; use all the sauces.”—Executive Editor, Sloan Science & Film
Brooklyn Bagel
Bagels, sandwiches, and soup
35-05 Broadway (and 35 Street)
718 204 0141
Price: $
Cafe Ole
38-09 36 Avenue (and 38 Street)
718 349 7777
Price: $$
Cafe Triskell
French bistro, crepes, sandwiches
33-04 36 Avenue (and 33 Street)
718 472 0612
Price: $$
COFFEED
Coffee and sandwiches
37-18 Northern Blvd (and 37 Street)
(718) 606 1299
Price: $
Copacabana
Brazilian buffet
31-13 36 Avenue (and 32 Street)
212 239 2672
Price: $
Junko Sushi
33-02 Broadway (and 33 Street)
718 777 1588
Price: $$
Leng Thai
33-09 Broadway (and 34 Street)
718 956 7117
Price: $$
Malagueta
Brazilian cuisine
25-35 36 Avenue (and 28 Street)
(718) 937 4821
Price: $
Pye Boat Noodle (Staff Pick)
Thai, noodles
35-13 Broadway
718 685 2329
Price: $$
“Delicious Thai food. I also recommend the watermelon frozen drink for a refreshing drink in the summer.”—Manager of Family Programs
Rest-au-rant
Wine, beer, and cheese bar
30-01 35th Avenue (and 30 Street)
(718) 729 9009
Price: $$
Zenon Taverna
34-10 31 Avenue (between 34 and 35 Street)
(718) 956 0133
Price: $$
