Guidebook for Astoria
Arts & Culture
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMOMA Manhattan's Queens Outpost. Excellent rotation of works.
If it's a rainy day or you just want to catch a new movie release, this is our local movie theatre. There is free parking on the roof and there are several restaurants around the corner.
7 locals recommend
UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14
35-50 38th StIf it's a rainy day or you just want to catch a new movie release, this is our local movie theatre. There is free parking on the roof and there are several restaurants around the corner.
A great venue for plays, movies, and other live entertainment. BAM offers a differse selection and is located in a beautiful neighborhood of brownstones in Fort Greene Brooklyn.
221 locals recommend
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlA great venue for plays, movies, and other live entertainment. BAM offers a differse selection and is located in a beautiful neighborhood of brownstones in Fort Greene Brooklyn.
A beautiful gallery and outdoor garden featuring work by sculpture Isamu Noguchi. Free tours at 2pm wed-sunday. Close proximity to PS1 and Socrates Sculture Garden.
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadA beautiful gallery and outdoor garden featuring work by sculpture Isamu Noguchi. Free tours at 2pm wed-sunday. Close proximity to PS1 and Socrates Sculture Garden.
I have never been but I am sercrety envious of my friends who have been. Plus it's in Times Square, a must see.
213 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds New York
234 W 42nd StI have never been but I am sercrety envious of my friends who have been. Plus it's in Times Square, a must see.
You can easily spend the whole day here learing about human origins, seeing full size dinosaur skeletons, and visitng the planetarium. (ice skating rink in the winter).
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestYou can easily spend the whole day here learing about human origins, seeing full size dinosaur skeletons, and visitng the planetarium. (ice skating rink in the winter).
Food Scene
The most popular Greek restaurant in the area. We have the advantage of living above them so put your name on the waiting list and they'll call you down when your table is ready
226 locals recommend
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdThe most popular Greek restaurant in the area. We have the advantage of living above them so put your name on the waiting list and they'll call you down when your table is ready
A clean no frills diner. I enjoy the food and the owners and staff have always been friendly. My favorites are the california burger and plain cheesecake with FRESH strawberries, not that jelly goo.
Inside Astoria
28-07 Ditmars BlvdA clean no frills diner. I enjoy the food and the owners and staff have always been friendly. My favorites are the california burger and plain cheesecake with FRESH strawberries, not that jelly goo.
This trendy sushi pot has excellent food and friendly service. And it's just across the street!
75 locals recommend
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdThis trendy sushi pot has excellent food and friendly service. And it's just across the street!
Delicious delicious pork. Pay by the pound, jugs of craft beer, and communal style picnic tables. I recommend going early to avoid long waits or people hovering over you while you eat.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveDelicious delicious pork. Pay by the pound, jugs of craft beer, and communal style picnic tables. I recommend going early to avoid long waits or people hovering over you while you eat.
Everything in this restaurant is organic and bio friendly, not to mention tasty. There are several locations throughout the city. Try the ostrich burger!
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveEverything in this restaurant is organic and bio friendly, not to mention tasty. There are several locations throughout the city. Try the ostrich burger!
Don't let the girly decor fool you. This place has some serious sandwiches. The Po'Boys are excellent and there are some nice cocktails too.
67 locals recommend
Sugar Freak
37-11 30th AveDon't let the girly decor fool you. This place has some serious sandwiches. The Po'Boys are excellent and there are some nice cocktails too.
This place is famous for their soup dumplings. Eat early to avoid wait or go to their sister restaurant a few doors down, Joe's Ginger.
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryThis place is famous for their soup dumplings. Eat early to avoid wait or go to their sister restaurant a few doors down, Joe's Ginger.
Start your morning with the breakfast of champions. Bagels. This is more of a grab and go type joint and lines can be about 15 minutes long on weekend mornings.
83 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-09 Ditmars BlvdStart your morning with the breakfast of champions. Bagels. This is more of a grab and go type joint and lines can be about 15 minutes long on weekend mornings.
this place is one of my favorite lunch spots. they are known for their frozen yogurt but they have a nice selection of healthy lunches.
Forty Carrots
this place is one of my favorite lunch spots. they are known for their frozen yogurt but they have a nice selection of healthy lunches.
This place is somewhat questionable looking but they are a New York City staple and their sandwiches are really good. Photos of countless celebrity patrons adorn the walls of this establishment.
13 locals recommend
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop
174 5th AveThis place is somewhat questionable looking but they are a New York City staple and their sandwiches are really good. Photos of countless celebrity patrons adorn the walls of this establishment.
This is the newest hot spot in the neighborhood. It's a delicious Greek fusion menu with extensive wine and whiskey list. The cocktails are nice too.
50 locals recommend
MP Taverna Astoria
31-29 Ditmars BoulevardThis is the newest hot spot in the neighborhood. It's a delicious Greek fusion menu with extensive wine and whiskey list. The cocktails are nice too.
The menu here is Australian inspired. You can try kangaroo sliders or lamb or one of the vegetarian and vegan options. There's a little bit for everyone.
45 locals recommend
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars BlvdThe menu here is Australian inspired. You can try kangaroo sliders or lamb or one of the vegetarian and vegan options. There's a little bit for everyone.
I once read a review comparing this restaurant to the strange kid no one wanted to sit with at the cafeteria. It's usually fairly empty but my food is always delicious and fresh.
Green Curry Thai Cuisine
3513 Ditmars BlvdI once read a review comparing this restaurant to the strange kid no one wanted to sit with at the cafeteria. It's usually fairly empty but my food is always delicious and fresh.
Tufino makes small brick oven pizzas that are thin and a bit chewy like Indian nan bread. It's nothing like a standard New York slice but a nice treat.
14 locals recommend
Tufino Pizzeria
36-08 Ditmars BlvdTufino makes small brick oven pizzas that are thin and a bit chewy like Indian nan bread. It's nothing like a standard New York slice but a nice treat.
Everything Else
You wore your shoes away doing all that walking in the city. Bring those busted puppies to Albert's. He'll bring them back to life.
Albert's Shoe Repair – Alex
30-96 36th StYou wore your shoes away doing all that walking in the city. Bring those busted puppies to Albert's. He'll bring them back to life.
Want to see Marlon's Brando's mouth piece for his Godfather role? This is a fun small museum. Classic films are shown on weekends. Fridays after 4 are free entry.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveWant to see Marlon's Brando's mouth piece for his Godfather role? This is a fun small museum. Classic films are shown on weekends. Fridays after 4 are free entry.
Sometimes it's just better to splurge and get a great haircut. Ladies cuts are about 85-115. I recommend Joe for precision cuts. Book in advance.
6 locals recommend
Fringe Salon
248 Broome StSometimes it's just better to splurge and get a great haircut. Ladies cuts are about 85-115. I recommend Joe for precision cuts. Book in advance.
Just your regular old post office. Lines are shortest in the morning or after lunch time.
133 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StJust your regular old post office. Lines are shortest in the morning or after lunch time.
CVS
115 W 125th StIt's great to have a 24 hour pharmacy so close.
Most car rentals are located at nearby Laguardia Airport but this one is a little closer just off the 36th Ave subway stop.
163 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
266 McGuinness BlvdMost car rentals are located at nearby Laguardia Airport but this one is a little closer just off the 36th Ave subway stop.
More budget minded than my other salon but still great service. They offer waxing and nail service in addition to hair.
Space Salon
2909 Ditmars BlvdMore budget minded than my other salon but still great service. They offer waxing and nail service in addition to hair.
this once desolate area of abandoned tracks is now home to an elevated park. This is a great place to spend the afternoon, have a meal or drink nearby, and go gallery hopping.
144 locals recommend
Empire Diner
210 10th Avethis once desolate area of abandoned tracks is now home to an elevated park. This is a great place to spend the afternoon, have a meal or drink nearby, and go gallery hopping.
This is a good place to bring your lunch. Lot's of seating, free wifi zone, free outdoor movies in the summer, free ice skating rink in the winter and holiday craft fair.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
This is a good place to bring your lunch. Lot's of seating, free wifi zone, free outdoor movies in the summer, free ice skating rink in the winter and holiday craft fair.
Italian family run deli has tasty prepared foods like lasagna, tomato fresh mozzarella salad, pickled octopus and cured meats and cheeses. All you need now is a bottle of wine.
12 locals recommend
Rosario's
22-55 31st StItalian family run deli has tasty prepared foods like lasagna, tomato fresh mozzarella salad, pickled octopus and cured meats and cheeses. All you need now is a bottle of wine.
Everything sweet and a coffee bar. Opens early for coffee and pastries and stays open really late for desserts.
166 locals recommend
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdEverything sweet and a coffee bar. Opens early for coffee and pastries and stays open really late for desserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
There is sort of a hipster vibe here. It's still a fun bar to have a drink or two or three and grab a bite.
161 locals recommend
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StThere is sort of a hipster vibe here. It's still a fun bar to have a drink or two or three and grab a bite.
This is your average sport's bar. Lots of TV's, a jukebox, and bar food like buffalo wings. Even a non sport's fanatic would feel comfortable here.
36-15 Ditmars Blvd
36-15 Ditmars BoulevardThis is your average sport's bar. Lots of TV's, a jukebox, and bar food like buffalo wings. Even a non sport's fanatic would feel comfortable here.
This is a great date spot. Smallish with nice lighting. Great selectiion of beers and wine and small plates. This is about a 5 block walk from my apartment.
25-1 Ditmars Blvd
25-1 Ditmars BoulevardThis is a great date spot. Smallish with nice lighting. Great selectiion of beers and wine and small plates. This is about a 5 block walk from my apartment.
Just a few blocks away is the cities original beer garden. Its super laid back and you can have a meal and beer here and in the warmer months catch a live band or a sports game on one of the many tv's
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueJust a few blocks away is the cities original beer garden. Its super laid back and you can have a meal and beer here and in the warmer months catch a live band or a sports game on one of the many tv's
This is Astoria's "other" beer garden. It's a modern version and it's not too bad. Some nights can feel a little clubby but they have a nice space and a huge outdoor TV screen.
85 locals recommend
The Garden at Studio Square NYC
35-33 36th StThis is Astoria's "other" beer garden. It's a modern version and it's not too bad. Some nights can feel a little clubby but they have a nice space and a huge outdoor TV screen.
Shopping
Everything from Lobsters to cupcakes to books. This market has a wide variety of shops (especially food). I love the kitchen supply shop in the back.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveEverything from Lobsters to cupcakes to books. This market has a wide variety of shops (especially food). I love the kitchen supply shop in the back.
Buy cool clothing staples at resonable prices from this popular Japanese store.
64 locals recommend
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayBuy cool clothing staples at resonable prices from this popular Japanese store.
This shop is just outside the border of Chinatown and the perfect place to find Asian inspired gifts while not breaking the bank.
17 locals recommend
Pearl River Mart
452 BroadwayThis shop is just outside the border of Chinatown and the perfect place to find Asian inspired gifts while not breaking the bank.
If you need shoes, this big shop has a little of everything. If you don't find it here walk west on 14th street and you'll find a whole string of shoe stores.
59 locals recommend
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
301 W 125th StIf you need shoes, this big shop has a little of everything. If you don't find it here walk west on 14th street and you'll find a whole string of shoe stores.
This department store has everything. You can find designer items on discount, though not dirt cheap.
260 locals recommend
Century21 Stores
32 Church StThis department store has everything. You can find designer items on discount, though not dirt cheap.
These classic american jeans can be pricey overseas. Get them here or their Soho location or the designer one in the Meat packing disrict.
Levi's
750 Lexington AveThese classic american jeans can be pricey overseas. Get them here or their Soho location or the designer one in the Meat packing disrict.
Essentials
A small organic shop with produce, baked/cooked foods, vitamins, and fresh juices.
7 locals recommend
Start Fresh
2523 BroadwayA small organic shop with produce, baked/cooked foods, vitamins, and fresh juices.
Sightseeing
If you would like to see the Statue of Liberty for free catch this ferry from the financial district. It passes by the statue but wont stop on the island. But its free!
23 locals recommend
The Battery Conservancy
1 Whitehall StIf you would like to see the Statue of Liberty for free catch this ferry from the financial district. It passes by the statue but wont stop on the island. But its free!
If you take the paid ferry to the Statue of Liberty make sure you stop here. The museum is great and shows what it was like for immigrants to enter the country in the past.
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
If you take the paid ferry to the Statue of Liberty make sure you stop here. The museum is great and shows what it was like for immigrants to enter the country in the past.
This is a big meeting point in the city. You can people watch from a park bench, go shopping at a nearby store, have lunch or visit the farmers market on mon,wed,fri,sat.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
This is a big meeting point in the city. You can people watch from a park bench, go shopping at a nearby store, have lunch or visit the farmers market on mon,wed,fri,sat.
See a Broadway show! Hint: you can find discounted day-of-show tickets at the big booth marked TKTS. If your not into seeing a show I recommend going at night when Times Square looks extra bright.
829 locals recommend
Theater District
See a Broadway show! Hint: you can find discounted day-of-show tickets at the big booth marked TKTS. If your not into seeing a show I recommend going at night when Times Square looks extra bright.
You can spend a whole day here. Wednesday is suggested donation day or you can buy an ultimate pass for a super discounted rate.
572 locals recommend
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdYou can spend a whole day here. Wednesday is suggested donation day or you can buy an ultimate pass for a super discounted rate.
Do a day in Brooklyn by visiting this park, then head over to the Brooklyn Museum down the street. If it's a Saturday start the day with the farmers market at Grand Army Plaza a short walk away.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveDo a day in Brooklyn by visiting this park, then head over to the Brooklyn Museum down the street. If it's a Saturday start the day with the farmers market at Grand Army Plaza a short walk away.