Maiella is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

1. Maiella

8.5
4610 Center Blvd (46th Avenue), Queens, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 33 tips and reviews

John B.John Burke: Amazing Italian food. Order the burrata as an appetizer. And, if it's a special when you're there, get the Gnudk (sounds like Nu-Ree). It's like gnocchi but made with ricotta instead of potato.

Dmitriy S.Dmitriy S: Brand new Italian in LIC and it is amazing!

JetzNYJetzNY: Happy Hour starts a 5pm - 14.00 drinks are only $10.00

Blend On The Water is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

2. Blend On The Water

8.6
45-40 Center Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 71 tips and reviews

Erik C.Erik Cintron: Love the first one & this one is even sexier. The windows are huge for a perfect view of the water looking at NYC. The menu is simple but good. Prices are fair have a different happy hour each day.

EaterEater: The menu includes chorizo mac and cheese, tostone nachos, scallops with pork belly, and a $17 burger topped with bacon and guacamole. It's a fun menu, but the main draw here is the stunning view.

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: The watermelon martini is definitely what you're looking for if you want a refreshing drink to save you from this summer heat.

Beija Flor is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

3. Beija Flor

8.6
38-02 29th St (38th Avenue), Long Island City, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

funky f.funky flavor: Great drinks. They make a great caipirinha, and totally try the salgadinhos for appetizers. For main course you can't go wrong with the sirloin steaks.

Mo K.Mo Krochmal: Wonderful food and Atmosphere

PumarolitaPumarolita: Amazing caipirinhas

Tournesol is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

4. Tournesol

8.6
50-12 Vernon Blvd (at 50th Ave.), Queens, NY
French Restaurant · Hunters Point · 72 tips and reviews

Dana O.Dana OMalley: The steak frites is great and you can't beat the price at $19! Great spot for a date.

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: You definitely should keep room for dessert at this French Restaurant. The profiteroles au chocolate will make you feel like you're in France.

Zack D.Zack Davenport: Throw rocks at the windows above and I'll come down and give you a hug.

Manetta's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

5. Manetta's Ristorante

8.6
1076 Jackson Ave (btwn Hunters Point Ave. & 11th St.), Queens, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 36 tips and reviews

Jennifer E.Jennifer Ewing: Tiramisu - divine. All the homemade desserts are. A+

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Solid red sauce Italian for the neighborhood.

Janae R.Janae Redmond: Pizza is fantastic, right in between thin crust and regular!

Casa Enrique is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

6. Casa Enrique

9.1
5-48 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hunters Point · 235 tips and reviews

Frida C.Frida Chen: Must order the fried oysters and cow tongue taco! Try the mole de piaxtla for entree. Chocolate adds interesting flavor to the dish!

BennettBennett: Best tacos in LIC and now a Michelin star! Congrats to Casa Enrique!

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: Be sure to get the guacamole and chips for the table. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Hibino LIC is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

7. Hibino LIC

9.3
10-70 Jackson Ave (btw 50th Ave & 11th St), Queens, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Hunters Point · 54 tips and reviews

Khoa M.Khoa Ma: The mackerel with soy yuzu box is delicious!!!!

R G.R G: Sushi, tonkatsu, miso and obanzai are all delicious!

Ryan D.Ryan DeNardo: Great sushi and great service! The fried oyster roll (occasional special) is bomb, the box pressed sushi is authentic, and their creative desserts are delicious.

Jora is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

8. Jora

8.6
47-46 11th St (at 48th Ave), Queens, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 23 tips and reviews

Darius Z.Darius Zhang: Food's awesome. Get the rib eye and chicha morada. Shout out to the awesome bartender, Kevin

Ben F.Ben Fischer: Big praise to both the lamb shank and the seafood paella. Not a huge menu but everything we had was great. Skip the pisco sour tho, unless you're really curious. (Paella pictured)

Eric K.Eric Kohn: Great ambience and superb pisco selection

M. Wells Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

9. M. Wells Steakhouse

8.0
43-15 Crescent St (43rd Ave), Long Island City, NY
Steakhouse · 73 tips and reviews

Asif K.Asif Khan: Steaks are ❤️ yum yum even the soups are worth trying. Loved the hospitality

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Classy chophouse meets whimsy and a bit of irreverence at M. Wells Steakhouse, our 2014 Food & Drink Winner for Best New Steakhouse. Meal highlights: cote de boeuf, foi gras gnocchi, and wedge salad. Read more.

EaterEater: M. Wells serves things like BBQ mussels on a stick and foie gras-stuffed gnocchi. The fish come from a tank in the kitchen, and the desserts come from a trolley that's wheeled through the dining room.

Manducatis Rustica is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

10. Manducatis Rustica

8.5
4635 Vernon Blvd (btwn 46th Rd. & 47th Ave.), Queens, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 38 tips and reviews

MaryMary: Flounder Rustica is delicious! Filling and light enough for a guilt free "keeping up with the New Years Resolution" lunch!!!

DanielDaniel: Skyline City Church is here on Sundays at 10:30am...

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: You can't go wrong with the gelato! Our favorite flavor is the mango.

Tito Rad's Grill & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

11. Tito Rad's Grill & Restaurant

8.7
49-10 Queens Blvd (btwn 49th & 50th St), Woodside, NY
Filipino Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Karla A.Karla A: Grilled tuna jaw! Pork sinigang is good too.

John M.John McCartney: Best Filipino restaurant in NYC, hands down. Go here if you have a big group and want the best as close to home cooked meals.

Jackie C.Jackie Chan: Cassava cake is smooth and not too sweet and dream worthy. Great service, legit Filipino food. Don't be scared to take non Filipinos here!

Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

12. Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill

9.2
4-40 44th Dr (East River & Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Bar · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

Gant P.Gant Powell: Great place to sit in the sun and bask with a beer or two. We had a big group with no problem, tons of seating available. The grill food was tasty and basic, which in my opinion is perfect.

Dana O.Dana OMalley: Waterfront, picnic tables, a couple of grills, and bottles of beers? Um, yes please! Awesome summer hang in LIC.

Kushal D.Kushal Dave: Grilled corn is as tasty as it looks. Mm mm.

Il Falco is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

13. Il Falco

7.7
2150 44th Dr, Queens, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 16 tips and reviews

Jaclyn .Jaclyn 💃🏻: The risotto primavera it was fantastic. We had many small plates before our entrees- tri colored pastas, hot/cold antipasti... Everything was delicious. I will definitely return again and again. 👍

Andreas K.Andreas Kleiner: Great small plates, pasta, cheese and wine. Our main was good but not amazing. Still best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Try the sample pasta plates.

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Free bruschetta/bread to start and Biscoti to finish! Pasta's are available in appetizer portions as well!

BLVD Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

14. BLVD Wine Bar

8.4
47-20 Center Blvd, Queens, NY
Wine Bar · Hunters Point · 13 tips and reviews

Curt H.Curt Hasselschwert: The Red Eye pizza is phenomenal. Add some spicy Brussels sprouts on the side and you've got it made!

Gajtana S.Gajtana Simonovska: Best happy hour red (Cotes du Rhône) I’ve ever had for$5. Good, but small mezzo plate for $16. Friendly vibe. Half price on all wine bottles Monday nights.

Demetrius B.Demetrius Bagley: @vegangoodthings says order in advance their #vegan tasting menu as it was the bombdiggity #nyc

The Beast Next Door Cafe & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Long Island City, Queens.

15. The Beast Next Door Cafe & Bar

8.1
42-51 27th St (btwn 43rd Ave & 42nd Rd), Long Island City, NY
Bar · Long Island City, Queens, NY · 21 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: New bar in this side of LIC with lots of character, great craft beer options, and a respectable selection of cocktails. Awesome music, too.

Keith S.Keith Seidman: Sturdy tables!

Ms H.Ms Helene: Friendly, local feeling vibe and service. Delicious open faced sandwiches and apple, cheese and walnut salad.