Lemongrass Beef, Caipirinhas and Shawarma Around Astoria

4.5 (615)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)

37-20 30 Avenue

Zen Astoria on 30th Avenue is built around eye-catching, trendy decor and polished Asian plates. Lemongrass beef and salt and pepper shrimp lead the menu, with fresh appetizers and cocktails. Some guests feel the cost runs ahead of the food, though service handles larger groups well.

4.7 (1,414)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:30

33-18 28th Ave

Favela Grill on 28th Avenue cooks home-style Brazilian food with simple ingredients, served with fresh caipirinhas. The cozy, family-friendly room also hosts live music and private dining, and the steakhouse side of the menu brings grilled cuts to the table.

4.3 (2,355)

Mon, Wed – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

24-11 Steinway Street

Duzan on Steinway Street serves quick Middle Eastern plates at easy prices. Generous shawarma, creamy hummus and fresh falafel lead, with a mixed grill built for two and well-liked fries. A patient, helpful staff keeps orders moving.

4.2 (2,266)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

37-17 30th Avenue

Blend Astoria spreads Latin fusion small plates, entrees and cocktails across several levels on 30th Avenue, with TVs, a bar and music filling the room. Mojitos, caipirinhas and sangria anchor the drinks, which run pricier than the food, and a tip is added to the bill.