Sanfords Reviews Summary

Category: New American restaurant

Address: 30-13 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106, USA

Phone: +17189329569

Rating: 4.4
based on 302 reviews.

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Loved the ambiance. The lighting made the setting romantic and the music matched the atmosphere very well."
  • "The atmosphere is very relaxed and warm."
  • "The space was super cool with a modern industrial glam look."
  • "A study in contrasts at brunch with dark lighting, home style comfort staples, and pulsating music."
  • "Great ambience and beautiful bar."
  • "It's super grown and sexy with their dark decor and dim lightening."
  • "The interior is modern and cool, the lighting low, and the music is pleasant and soft."

Cons:

  • "Overall it was just a really disappointing meal."
  • "We finally decided to leave. I am never going back there after today’s horrible experience."
  • "Each taco tasted worse than the other."
  • "Service wasn’t great either. Had to ask for a straw multiple times, food took 20 minutes, on a slow Wednesday night."
  • "The duck confit and waffles featured two over cooked duck drumsticks which lacked in meat and flavor."
  • "We felt pressured and rushed."
  • "The chicken was old and so tough I had a struggle trying to cut it with the steak knife."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are friendly and attentive."
  • "The service was exceptional. Very attentive."
  • "The service was excellent and the food was so good!"
  • "Had exceptional service, food, and drinks."
  • "Service was quick and our waiter was in a super hurry."
  • "Service was spot on."
  • "The servers are pleasant, and professional, as well as remarkably attentive."

Cons:

  • "Service wasn’t great either. Had to ask for a straw multiple times, food took 20 minutes, on a slow Wednesday night."
  • "The server never really touched our table and asked if everything was ok, he was just gossiping at the server station with their coworker."
  • "They don't have any draft beer (bottles only) and no cocktails are included in the happy hour."
  • "The hostess was very rude and kept telling me to wait for my turn."
  • "Wasn’t crazy about the Bloody Mary."
  • "The food lacked flavor so a lot of salt and pepper was needed, even some hot sauce but it makes sense given the area."
  • "Our server’s sour face ruined the night."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "All the food was really good."
  • "The food is simply delicious."
  • "The oysters are always fresh and delicious."
  • "The food was tasteful, good flavor, good temperature."
  • "The food itself was good and the menu offered lots of savory or sweet options."
  • "Food was great! Loved the ambiance."
  • "The crabcakes were flavorful and the sauce perfect."

Cons:

  • "The foods were not tasty and it was hard. My english muffin was really hard to cut and chew."
  • "The duck confit and waffles featured two over cooked duck drumsticks which lacked in meat and flavor."
  • "The hollandaise sauce was lacking a lot. It looked great but the taste was almost watery and bland."
  • "Everything tasted okay. For the price, I expected a bit more from the steak and eggs."
  • "The chicken was old and so tough I had a struggle trying to cut it with the steak knife."
  • "The Lobster mac& Cheese last night was atrocious."
  • "The duck and waffles (2 small pieces of duck), and the lobster tacos (very fishy taste)."

Value

Pros:

  • "Prices are average, but when combined with the quality of the food, the excellent staff, and the decor this place becomes a great value."
  • "Plus, their wait staff is so kind and friendly!"
  • "Prices are very reasonable."
  • "Personally, I thought it was on the pricier end but compared to everything else in the neighborhood it's priced pretty competitively to the close by restaurants."
  • "Best happy hour spot in Astoria."
  • "Fresh oysters at an unbeatable price, fantastic wine selection, friendly customer service all in a comfortable setting."
  • "Came for their happy hour, 4-7 pm. $1 oysters and $7 wine and whiskey."

Cons:

  • "Pretty good food, a little pricey but it was fine for a nice brunch out with the ladies."
  • "Good menu but little overpriced."
  • "The biggest disappointment was the price, 35 dollars for 2 burgers with fries."
  • "Prices are high, most likely to offset the extensive collection of whisk(e)y they have sitting behind the bar."
  • "For the prices they charge, they should be more accommodating."
  • "For Astoria, brunch was extremely OVERPRICED."
  • "The menu is a little pricey but EVERYTHING we had was worth it."

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