Trendy Restaurants in Long Island City
Stay ahead of the curve in Long Island City. These are the restaurants generating buzz right now — fresh concepts, creative menus, and the kind of spaces that look as good as the food tastes.
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Drinkology NYC
Trending now — trendy & cozy spot with cocktail bar fare
A polished LIC cocktail bar with theatrical bartenders, standout drinks, and late-night energy.
Lost in Paradise Rooftop
Trending now — trendy & lively spot with rooftop fare
A lively LIC rooftop for skyline views, bottomless brunch, and late-night energy.
The Beast Next Door
Trending now — cozy & trendy spot with cocktail bar fare
Cozy LIC cocktail bar with inventive drinks, charcuterie, and live music energy.
ZIGGLE Tofu & Grill | Healthy Korean Food in Sunnyside, Queens NYC
Trending now — casual & cozy spot with restaurant fare
Casual Korean spot known for customizable tofu stew, hearty boxes, and dramatic shared desserts.
Sapps
Trending now — trendy & casual spot with restaurant fare
Trendy LIC Japanese spot for fresh sushi, ramen, cocktails, and easy group dinners.
Hunny
Trending now — casual & cozy spot with restaurant fare
Casual LIC Korean spot for combo meals, tteokbokki, and late-night takeout.
Jora
Trending now — cozy & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Elegant Peruvian plates and pisco cocktails in a cozy-trendy Long Island City dining room.
Kuku Korean Cuisine LIC
Trending now — casual & cozy spot with restaurant fare
Casual LIC Korean spot for fried chicken, jjampong, and generous banchan.
Casa Enrique
Trending now — casual & cozy spot with restaurant fare
Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Long Island City serving elevated Chiapas-inspired cuisine with handmade tortillas and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Café Henri
Trending now — cozy & casual spot with restaurant fare
Quaint LIC French café serving crêpes, great coffee, and a strong wine list.
DiWine
Trending now — cozy & romantic spot with wine bar fare
Women-owned Astoria wine bar with live music, patios, and standout bottles by the glass.
American Brass
Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Upscale-casual LIC waterfront restaurant with skyline views, brunch, cocktails, and group-friendly dining.
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