Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious dinner right here in Queens?
Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, these restaurants and bistros offer exceptional prix-fixe menus and service that will make your heart skip a beat. With a variety of romantic settings and mouthwatering dishes, these spots are ideal for a memorable evening in the World’s Borough.
Neir’s Tavern – Woodhaven
Take your love through the historic steps of a neighborhood gem renowned for its hospitality and community. The starters include fried calamari served with tartar sauce or marinara, golden beet salad over baby arugula with balsamic dressing and caprese salad with balsamic glaze. The main courses are grilled salmon served with sauteed vegetables and mashed potatoes topped with chimichurri sauce, skirt steak with string beans and mashed potatoes covered with chimichurri sauce and shrimp accompanied by white rice, sauteed avocado and Pico de Gallo. For dessert, guests can order Tres Leches cake with strawberries or vanilla ice cream with strawberries drizzled with chocolate syrup. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the prix-fixe menu is $55 per person with a complimentary glass of Prosecco or wine.
“We believe there’s something a bit magical in the food and drinks at Neir’s Tavern that has a way of keeping love alive,” Loycent Gordon, the owner of Neir’s Tavern, shared. “For 195 years, our tavern has been the setting for countless wedding proposals, receptions and anniversaries —often bringing couples back to where it all began! In my 15 years as the owner of Neir’s Tavern, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing these beautiful stories unfold. There’s truly something special in what we serve — it might just be love itself!”
87-48 78th St, Woodhaven, NY 11421
Reservation: OpenTable or 718-296-0600.
Pop’s Cocina and Bar – Woodhaven
A modern Latin Fusion restaurant awaits you and your beloved at the corner of 86th Street and Jamaica Avenue. The appetizers include mini chicken mofonguitos, fried calamari, tostones rellenos and steak bites. The main courses are chicken cordon bleu, grilled pork chops, shrimp
scampi, flank steak and onions, shrimp mofongo and salmon. For dessert, Tres Leches cake and flan. The prix-fixe menu is $50 per person and $60 with a glass of any house wine.
85-22 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, NY 11421
Reservation: WhatsApp or 718-846-2037
Deja Brew Café – Richmond Hill
Nestled near the corner of 102nd Street and Jamaica Avenue, this elegant café bistro opened in November 2024 and has a decorative ambiance that will make you swoon. “This is our first Valentine’s Day at Deja Brew, so we’re aiming to bring flavorful elevated dishes to the
neighborhood,” Ronald Santos, the chef of Deja Brew Café, shared.
The starters consist of spinach and ricotta arancini sweetly paired with housemade marinara sauce, jumbo lump crab cakes served with housemade tartar sauce and truffle mac and cheese. The entrées are sofrito blackened salmon served with delectable garlic parm mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley, lamb chops paired with homemade tzatziki sauce with salad and baby potatoes and steak with a red pepper chimichurri sauce. Some entrées are garnished with edible orchid pedals, a perfect presentation to set the mood. Fried Oreos, Tres Leches cake and Brownie à la Mode are your options for dessert. The prix-fixe menu is available from 6-9 p.m.
102-10 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Reservation: 718-844-8935
Austin’s Ale House – Kew Gardens
Adjacent to the LIRR Kew Gardens station, this neighborhood staple emits a welcoming atmosphere to your romantic date. The appetizers include a heart-shaped ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese, pecorino romano cheese, mozzarella cheese and butter sauce, half dozen oysters
on a half shell and a clams casino. If your Valentine asks for soup, New England clam chowder is available. The salad is a serene symphony of mixed greens, potatoes, bacon, apples, croutons, crispy prosciutto and citrus vinaigrette.
The entrées are filet mignon with crabmeat and asparagus embellished with béarnaise sauce, French cut chicken breast in a wild mushroom poulette sauce sided with twin lobster tails and drawn butter, prime rib au jus, and lemon thyme seafood risotto with scallops, shrimp and New Zealand mussels covered in lemon butter sauvignon blanc sauce. All entrées are served with vegetable du jour and a choice of potato or rice. For dessert, a strawberry swirl cheesecake to end a lovely evening. Visit their Instagram for a complete list of cocktails, consisting of colorful names like “Sweet but Psycho” and “Red Headed S***.”
This year, Austin’s Ale House is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day party for those who revel in their singledom. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., you have an open bar for $45, shot specials, and food/cocktail specials on the table with music from DJ Ito Base. Join in for a night of festivities
with your fellow Anti-Cupid tribe.
82-70 Austin St, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Reservation: 718-849-3939
Queens Bully – Forest Hills
Amid the bustling Queens Boulevard, this BBQ gastropub has an assortment of dishes that will sweep off your partner’s feet. The appetizers include a roster of roasted tomato soup with garlic bread, chargrilled stuffed oysters and a charcuterie board. The main courses are chicken
parmesan with linguine, truffle mac and cheese and spinach stuffed portabella mushrooms and risotto. For dessert, a chocolate lava cake and tiramisu to sweeten your dinner date. The prix-fixe menu is $50 per person with a complimentary bubbly. The prix-fixe menu is available from 4-11 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.
113-30 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Reservation: Resy
Agora Taverna – Forest Hills
Tucked away in the heart of Austin Street, the Mediterranean restaurant serves vibrant Greek cuisines that feel like you’re stepping into the shores of Mykonos with your love. For the first courses, you have a choice of Greek spreads, an assortment of tzatziki, spicy ktipiti and
eggplant, Greek salad, grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and mixed field greens, a spinach pie with leeks and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo and avgolemono with a traditional chicken lemon soup.
The main courses are a filet of sole plaki baked in tomato ouzo sauce, salmon, chicken breast, skirt steak marinated in olive oil, rosemary and thyme, shrimp, bronzino and lamb chops. For dessert, a galaktoboureko (milk farina custard), greek yogurt and chocolatina (chocolate lava
cake, strawberries and vanilla ice cream). View the menu for a complete list of ingredients.
Please note that bronzino is an extra $10 and lamb chops is an extra $15 to the prix-fixe menu price of $55 per person.
70-09 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Reservation: Resy
Via Trenta Osteria and Wine Bar – Astoria
Usher in a night of amorous amore at this authentic Italian restaurant at 30th Avenue. The antipasti include a curated selection of burrata con prosciutto di parma, calamari fritti and carpaccio di filetto di manzo. The housemade artisanal pastas are tagliatelle al ragu di manzo, fettuccine al tartufo and cacio e pepe. The secondi are stinco di agnello, filet mignon and branzino al cartoccio. For dessert (or dolce), choose from tiramisu, panna cotta al cioccolato and torta di ricotta. View the menu for a complete list of ingredients. The prix-fixe menu is $65 per person and seatings are limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes from 5-10 p.m.
36-19 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103
Reservation: OpenTable or Resy
Jackson’s Eatery and Bar – Long Island City
Indulge in classic American dishes at this inviting restaurant with your better half for Valentine’s Day weekend. The appetizers are Biloxi beet salad with roasted beets and whipped goat cheese and shrimp bisque accompanied by toasted bread. The main dishes consist of steak and potato glazed with chimichurri sauce, bayou catfish topped with Carolina gold sauce and sweet potato burger. Your options for dessert are Dulce de Leche lava cake with vanilla ice cream and chocolate mousse. View the menu for a complete list of ingredients. The prix-fixe menu is $55 per person with a complimentary glass of champagne from Feb. 14-16.
10-37 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reservation: OpenTable or 347-649-1721
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, now is the perfect time to plan your special evening. Many of these popular spots fill up quickly, so be sure to make your reservations early to secure a table.
