"An amazing local, cozy Sunnyside bar & restaurant."
"Cozy little spot playing good reggae with a great selection of beers."
"The atmosphere is relaxed and chill (love the music) ... mouthwatering food...."
"The atmosphere is for having a romantic date or have an important appointment with someone you want to impress."
"It's a nice cozy spot where you can take a break from the rushed NYC life."
"The atmosphere is welcoming as well be prepared to vibe out to good music and eat well."
Cons:
"It's also quite tight and compact."
"Went on a Friday night, and this place was a bit too crowded and loud for my taste."
"However, very small and not the most comfortable seats."
"The place is very tiny so be prepared to wait for a table during peak hours."
"Nice neighborhood pub with some fancy grub, but very loud inside I could not hear the person sitting across from me."
"It’s very small and everyone is sat close to each other but once u get over that it’s worth it."
"FYI this place is pretty small and you will most likely sit in a table with other people."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The steak lollipops were absolutely amazing."
"The smoked salmon bruschetta was delicious."
"The chimichurri is out of this world!!! Put it on everything!"
"The lollipops/meat skewers are some of the best food I’ve eaten this year!"
"The Alcove burger and the alcove hot dog both so different from anything you find anywhere else and give such a great bite."
"The food options are delicious and crafted with a personal touch of an extra kick."
"The food was flavorful and satisfying!!"
Cons:
"The burger was hardly seasoned. The Portobello burger really didn’t have much taste."
"The semolina in couscous salad was overcooked into clumps, negating the whole point of the salad."
"The alcove cheesesteak needed a lil more flavor and the food wasn't hot."
"The fries tasted like they had been fried in days old oil and the sandwich had more lettuce and spinach than it had chicken."
"Margarita was terrible. Mostly syrup."
"Cuban sandwich was slightly dry."
"The food quality was not that good. We ordered a medium burger, which was beyond well done."
Service
Pros:
"Such incredibly friendly, responsive staff!"
"The service and attention the staff gave were exceptional; the staff makes you feel welcome."
"The waiters were very nice and all had masks on."
"Very professional. Quick service and if you order to pick up, they'll call you when ready."
"The staff makes you feel like you’ve been friends forever."
"The staff is so nice and friendly too."
"The staff are engaging and service is on point."
Cons:
"The last few times I've gotten take out there have been bad as well.."
"Should have suggested the waiter not to bring out all the apps at once, because the other dishes got cold."
"The only bad thing was getting bit by mosquitoes."
"Service at times is unbearably bad. Ruins the entire mood and makes us want to leave."
"The guy who runs the place is very rude and asked us to move from where we were sitting just because we were a party of 2 & sitting at a table of 4 and not 2."
"The wings were very dry."
"Absolutely no enforcement of social distancing. Passed by twice and the violations are egregious."
Value
Pros:
"Drinks are cheap and food is delicious."
"The pricing was reasonable for the area, cementing The Alcove as a must-visit for those seeking a top-notch dining experience in Queens."
"Prices are affordable and the service was IMPECCABLE! Super clean and room to keep your distance."
"The prices are reasonable."
"Food is the best around here! Portabello burger and truffle fries to die for!"
"The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Pocket friendly too."
"Very good prices too👍👍👍👍"
Cons:
"But if you're really hungry some portions are quite small. Guacamole small, tacos, tiny."
"It’s pricy, crowded, and with just one bathroom you can expect a long line at weekend brunch."
"But be ready to spend about $95 plus for two, if drinks are included."
"The pulled pork burger was not seasoned and don't know why it had thick cut tomato and iceberg lettuce in it."
"If you are going to charge me so much for avocado toast and salad at least make it tasty or add some salt to the dish."
"Tacos were meh, and the meat lollipops were tough."
"The drinks can make it quite more expensive if you're just looking for a decent priced brunch so keep that in mind."