Here is the full list of the BOAST: Best of Astoria & LIC 2023 winners! Since there were so many more survey responses for Astoria than LIC, in each category the Astoria winners are placed first to third, and the LIC winners are listed alphabetically.
EAT
Best American Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Sweet Afton
2. Burger Village
2. Sanfords
3. The Bonnie
LIC
American Brass
Jackson’s Eatery | Bar
Best Bagels
ASTORIA
1. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
2. Between the Bagel NY
3. New York City Bagel & Coffee House
LIC
Bricktown Bagels & Cafe
We Bagel
Best Bakery
ASTORIA
1. Martha’s Country Bakery
2. Parisi Bakery
3. Yaya’s Bakery
LIC
Black Star Bakery & Cafe
Cannelle
Multisweet LIC
Best Brunch
ASTORIA
1. Rivercrest
2. Sweet Afton
3. The Bonnie
3. The Trestle
LIC
Café Henri
Jackson’s Eatery | Bar
Woodbines
Best Budget Dining
ASTORIA
1. Duzan
2. Burger Village
2. Seva Indian Cuisine
LIC
Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen
Compton’s
Court Square Diner
Dai Hachi Sushi
LM Cafe
Xi’an Famous Foods
Best Burger
ASTORIA
1. Burger Village
2. Burger Club
3. Petey’s Burger
LIC
Compton’s
Petey’s Burger
The Huntress
Woodbines
Best Chinese Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Malala Chinese
2. Happy Garden
2. Jujube Tree
3. Golden House
LIC
Hupo
Xi’an Famous Foods
Best Deli
ASTORIA
1. Sal, Kris and Charlie’s Deli
2. Compton’s
2. George’s Deli
LIC
Compton’s
Meera Deli
Best Dessert
ASTORIA
1. Martha’s Country Bakery
2. Chip City – Astoria
LIC
Chip City – LIC
Best Diner
ASTORIA
1. Michael’s Restaurant
1. Neptune Diner
2. Jackson Hole
2. Tasty’s Diner
3. Bel-Aire
LIC
Court Square Diner
Best Fast Casual Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Burger Village
1. Comfortland
2. Compton’s
2. Create
2. Hot Peppers Astoria
LIC
Compton’s
Hot Peppers LIC
Xians Famous Food
Best Greek Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Taverna Kyclades
2. Stamatis
3. Amylos Taverna
LIC
Vernon Grille
Best Indian Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Seva Indian Cuisine
2. Tikka Indian Grill
3. Yaar Indian Restaurant
LIC
Adda Indian Canteen
Rang
Best Italian Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. VITE Vinosteria
2. Trattoria L’Incontro
3. Botte Bar
LIC
Go Nonna
Maiella
Mannetta’s
Best Japanese Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Pink Nori
2. Mochiron Izakaya
3. Bai Sushi
3. HinoMaru Ramen
LIC
Hibino LIC
Sapps
SHI
Best Mexican Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Las Catrinas Mexican Bar & Eatery
2. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine
3. Chela & Garnacha
3. Fresco’s Grand Cantina
3. Homemade Taqueria
3. Tacuba Cantina Mexicana
LIC
Casa Enrique
Skinny’s Cantina
Best New Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Tootles & French
LIC
Knock Knock
Side Hustle
Best Outdoor Dining
ASTORIA
1. The Bonnie
2. Heart of Gold
3. Bar Dalia
3. Jack Jones Gastropub
LIC
Café Henri
Best Pizza
ASTORIA
1. Retro Pizza Cafe
2. Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria
3. Milkflower
LIC
Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen
Levante
Best Sandwich
ASTORIA
1. Compton’s
2. Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli
3. Comfortland
LIC
Bahn Mi Stop
Compton’s
Best Street Cart
ASTORIA
1. El Rey del Taco Truck
2. King Souvlaki
2. Souvlaki Lady
Best Thai Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Pye Boat Noodle
2. Enthaice Thai Kitchen
2. Pochana Thai Kitchen
3. Thongalor Thai Restaurant
LIC
House of Thai
Ros Niyom Thai Restaurant
Spice
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
ASTORIA
1. Jujube Tree
2. King of Falafel & Shawarma
2. Pye Boat Noodle
Best Place to Eat Overall
ASTORIA
1. Burger Village
2. Chez Olivia
2. Compton’s
2. Milkflower
2. Taverna Kyclades
2. VITE Vinosteria
LIC
American Brass
Compton’s
Jackson’s Eatery | Bar
EAT: Write-in Category
ASTORIA
Best cheap drinks, cozy vibe, great service, simple and affordable food, and they have sports: Blackbirds
Best French Restaurant: Chez Olivia
Best Gabagool: Rosario’s
Best Korean Restaurant: KAL
Most Yearned for by an Ex-Astorian: Jujube Tree
LIC
Best Vietnamese: Cyclo
DRINK
Best Bar for Atmosphere
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Heart of Gold
3. Madam Marie’s
LIC
Dominie’s Hoek
Dutch Kills
Best Bar for Beer
ASTORIA
1. Heart of Gold
2. Judy & Punch
3. Maggie Hall’s
LIC
Dominie’s Hoek
Focal Point Beer Co.
Best Bar for Cocktails
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Diamond Dogs
3. Mosaic
3. The Last Word
LIC
929
Dominie’s Hoek
Dutch Kills
Jungly
Best New Bar
ASTORIA
1. Murphy’s Bar
2. Tootles & French
LIC
929
Best Bar for Sports
ASTORIA
1. Rivercrest
2. Murphy’s Bar
3. Break Bar
3. Pig Beach BBQ
LIC
Gamehaus New York
Best Bar for Trivia Night
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Madam Marie’s
3. Heart of Gold
Best Bar for Wine
ASTORIA
1. Tootles & French
2. Maggie Hall’s
3. Heart of Gold
Best Bubble Tea
ASTORIA
1. Tea and Milk
2. Kung Fu Tea
3. ViVi Bubble Tea
LIC
Chun Yang Tea
Best Cafe
ASTORIA
1. Queen’s Room
2. Sonbobs
2. Under Pressure Coffee
3. The Barn Coffee Shop
LIC
LM Cafe
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
Best Coffee and Tea
ASTORIA
1. Balancero
1. Mighty Oak Roasters
2. Kinship Coffee
3. OK Café
LIC
Concept Coffee
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
Best Happy Hour
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Judy & Punch
3. Heart of Gold
Best Hot Chocolate
ASTORIA
1. Martha’s Country Bakery
Best Outdoor Drinking
ASTORIA
1. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
2. Heart of Gold
3. Pig Beach BBQ
LIC
Focal Point Beer Co.
Best Place to Drink Overall
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Heart of Gold
3. Judy & Punch
LIC
Dutch Kills
LIC Bar
SHI
DRINK: Write-in Category
ASTORIA
Best Espresso Martini: Maggie Hall’s
Best Old Fashioned and Great Staff: Bar Dalia
DO & SEE
Best Date Spot
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. Heart of Gold
2. Sweet Afton
3. Mosaic
3. Sek’end Sun
3. The Last Word
LIC
Casa Enrique
Hunter’s Point South Park
Woodbines
Best Gift Shop
ASTORIA
1. Lockwood
2. The Brass Owl
LIC
Book Culture LIC
Best Gym
ASTORIA
1. Matrix Fitness Club
1. Orangetheory Fitness
2. Club Fitness New York
2. Fitness Lounge
2. New York Sports Club
Best Place for a Haircut
ASTORIA
1. Alex Barber Shop
1. Studio Tim
Best Place for Live Music
ASTORIA
1. Maggie Hall’s
2. The LetLove Inn
2. The Shillelagh Tavern
LIC
Culture Lab LIC
LIC Bar
Best Local Organization
ASTORIA
1. Astoria Food Pantry
1. Astoria Park Alliance
LIC
Culture Lab LIC
Best Massage
ASTORIA
1. House of Wellness
2. Natura Spa
LIC
Quintessential Therapy
Best Museum
ASTORIA
1. Museum of the Moving Image
LIC
MoMA PS1
The Noguchi Museum
Best Nail/Beauty Salon
ASTORIA
1. NailBerry
2. Athena’s Nails
2. Kiki Nails & Spa
2. Silvia Nail Salon
2. WellShow Nails & Spa
2. Ying Nails & Spa
Best Organization or Cause to Contribute To
ASTORIA
1. Astoria Food Pantry
2. Astoria Park Alliance
3. Astoria Pug
Best Park
ASTORIA
1. Astoria Park
2. Rainey Park
LIC
Gantry Plaza State Park
Hunter’s Point South Park
Socrates Sculpture Park
Best Performing Arts Venue
ASTORIA
1. Q.E.D.
LIC
Astoria Performing Arts Center – LIC
Culture Lab LIC
Best Pet-Friendly Establishment
ASTORIA
1. Heart of Gold
2. Maggie Hall’s
LIC
Château le Woof
LIC Bar
Best Stand-Up Comedy Venue
ASTORIA
1. Q.E.D.
2. Grove 34
LIC
Culture Lab LIC
Best Supermarket
ASTORIA
1. City Fresh Market
1. Key Food
2. Lidl
LIC
Trader Joe’s
Best Place to Work or Study
ASTORIA
1. Heart of Gold
LIC
Any of our public libraries!
Best Thing to Do or See Overall
ASTORIA
1. Astoria Park
1. Museum of the Moving Image
LIC
Hunter’s Point South Park
DO & SEE: Write-in Category
ASTORIA
Best Place to Check Out: Hell Gate Bridge
Best Place to Play Softball: Queensbridge Park
