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718 Restaurant

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35-01 Ditmars Blvd., Queens, NY 11105
at 35th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-204-5553 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.5 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Bistro, French, South American, Spanish/Tapas
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Official Website

718restaurant.com

Hours

Daily, noon-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

N, W at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.

Prices

$18-$28

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

With its concentration of seafood tavernas and souvlaki stands, Astoria is known more for its taramosalata than its duck terrine—a fact that inspired three French expats to plant their culinary flag on virgin bistro territory. But 718 is no by-the-book bistro. Its bright orange and yellow scheme feels tropical, and so does the eclectic menu: Grilled calamari gets an avocado garnish and lime aïoli; tomato sauce and mango enliven Ecuadoran shrimp seviche; and that terrine is served with pineapple. Astoria stays up late, and 718 keeps similar hours, with a bar menu of global tapas and what might be northern Queens’ only authentic tarte flambée. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld


8.5 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.3
Service: 8.0
Décor: 9.3
Value: 8.3

Pleasant Surprise

abagsan from 10036 | Posted on 5/27/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

I went in for the lunch prix fix which was $16. I was half expecting mediocre food because that's what usually happens when I try a prix fix menu. I was so happy at the end of my meal that I felt compelled to write a review, which is something I never do. We sat outside at one of sidewalk tables which is what really attracted us to the place. My lunch came with a great glass of sancerre wine, one of the best gazpacho's Ive ever had, fried calamari which was fresh and had great texture but just a tad bit greasy, and coffee for dessert. The crowd was mixed; there were a couple of sets of friends having lunch, a couple on a date, and a set of parents with their kids. The service was perfect, our server was very attentive but not in an overbearing way. Great price and value. Can't wait to go for brunch.

Pretty good overall

lucompan from 11103 | Posted on 5/1/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The food was good. The service a perfect ten. The ambience was an harmonious blend of modern and casual. It was a good dining experience indeed.

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