Updated: July 25, 2025 Long Island City is one of those rare neighborhoods in New York that has something for everyone, truly, whether you’re visiting to stop by MoMA PS1 or take a stroll along Gantry Plaza, or LIC is the place you’re lucky enough to call home. Just a train stop away from Manhattan and Brooklyn, it’s central enough to meet your friends without too much griping, and it’s full of hidden gems when it comes to very good food, too. As such, we’ve compiled a list of spots that fit the bill for pretty much every occasion — all you’ll need to do is wear some good walking shoes and come hungry. ### [Meju](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/meju?venueId=79842/index.html) - Long Island City - Korean - $$$$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Jora](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/jora?venueId=67698/index.html) - Long Island City - Peruvian - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Lost in Paradise](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/lost-in-paradise?venueId=62871/index.html) - Long Island City - Rooftop Lounge - $ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Tournesol Restaurant](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/tournesol-restaurant?venueId=76770/index.html) - Hunters Point - French - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [American Brass](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/american-brass?venueId=69666/index.html) - Long Island City - American - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Takumen](/content/cities/long-island-city-queens-ny/venues/takumen?venueId=33632/index.html) - Long Island City - Japanese - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Beebe's](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/beebes?venueId=7342/index.html) - Long Island City - Italian - $ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [The Newsroom](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/the-newsroom?venueId=74934/index.html) - New York - Fusion - $ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Casa Enrique](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/casa-enrique?venueId=58337/index.html) - Long Island City - Mexican - $ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [56709](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/56709?venueId=72800/index.html) - Long Island City - Cocktail Bar - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Rice Thief](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/rice-thief?venueId=83839/index.html) - Long Island City - Korean - $$$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [Record Room](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/record-room?venueId=71749/index.html) - Long Island City - New American - $ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) ### [M. Wells](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/m-wells-steakhouse?venueId=5855/index.html) - Long Island City - International - $$ [Book Now](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/) 13 venues ##### More From Resy Previous [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Resy Guide to Road Trips From New York City](https://blog.resy.com/guides/nyc-road-trips/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Ultimate Guide to New York’s Great Steakhouses](https://blog.resy.com/2026/07/best-new-york-steakhouses/) By [Andrea Capodilupo](https://blog.resy.com/author/andrea-capodilupo/ "Posts by Andrea Capodilupo") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [The Hit List](https://blog.resy.com/category/the-hit-list/) #### [The Resy Hit List: Where In New York You’ll Want to Eat Right Now](https://blog.resy.com/the-hit-list/nyc-restaurants/) By [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") [The One Who Keeps the Book](https://blog.resy.com/category/the-one-who-keeps-the-book/) #### [How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York](https://blog.resy.com/the-one-who-keeps-the-book/toughest-restaurant-reservations-nyc/) By [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [Spend Summer in New York City Like Sabrina Ionescu](https://blog.resy.com/2026/06/nyc-guide-sabrina-ionescu/) By [Resy Staff](https://blog.resy.com/author/resy-staff/ "Posts by Resy Staff") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Resy Guide to New York’s New Old-School Restaurants](https://blog.resy.com/guides/nyc-old-school-restaurants/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [20 of New York’s Best Ice Creams to Order for Dessert](https://blog.resy.com/2026/06/best-ice-cream-nyc/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Resy Guide to Summer Fridays in New York City](https://blog.resy.com/guides/nyc-summer-fridays/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [Everywhere You’ll Want to Eat Around New York’s Madison Square Garden](https://blog.resy.com/guides/best-eats-herald-square-nyc/) By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") [The Hit List](https://blog.resy.com/category/the-hit-list/) #### [The Resy Hit List: Where In New York You’ll Want to Eat in June 2026](https://blog.resy.com/the-hit-list/nyc-restaurants-june-2026/) By [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Resy Guide to Power Lunches in New York](https://blog.resy.com/guides/the-resy-guide-to-power-lunches-in-new-york/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") and [Lauren Vespoli](https://blog.resy.com/author/lauren-vespoli/ "Posts by Lauren Vespoli") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [19 Queer-Led Restaurants and Bars to Celebrate Pride All Year Round](https://blog.resy.com/guides/pride-nyc/) By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro") and [Amanda Celestino](https://blog.resy.com/author/amanda-celestino/ "Posts by Amanda Celestino") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through New York](https://blog.resy.com/guides/72-hours-in-nyc/) By [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") [New on Resy](https://blog.resy.com/category/new-on-resy/) #### [New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy](https://blog.resy.com/new-on-resy/best-new-openings-nyc/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") and [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") [Guides](https://blog.resy.com/category/guides/) #### [The Ultimate Resy Guide to Brunch in New York](https://blog.resy.com/2026/05/best-brunch-in-new-york/) By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") and [Juliet Izon](https://blog.resy.com/author/juliet-izon/ "Posts by Juliet Izon") Next * * * ### For an intimate super-fine dining experience… Meju, a Michelin-starred eight-seat counter spot from chef Hooni Kim, fits the bill when you want luxury without the clamor. The focus here is on Korean fermentation, which means you’re in for dishes like gochujang and raw fish, kimchi and rice, and sikhye, a Korean rice drink, and red bean. It’s housed in the back of Little Banchan Shop, which only adds to the feeling that this is a true neighborhood spot. Photo courtesy of JoraPhoto courtesy of Jora ### For a drink that’s harder to find than it should be… Head to Jora, a Peruvian spot that’s been serving up pisco sours to the neighborhood for more than 10 years. It’s got prime corner real estate and a bright, sunny interior that’s ideal for spending a summer day (with air conditioning). Do know that the ceviche and veal heart skewers are required eating. Photo courtesy of Lost in ParadisePhoto courtesy of Lost in Paradise ### For rooftop views of Manhattan… Lost in Paradise fits the bill when you want all the views a rooftop offers without having to go to midtown. There’s guacamole, elote, empanadas, and tacos on the menu — what more could you want? 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Photo courtesy of TakumenPhoto courtesy of Takumen ### For when you need to feel warm, literally or metaphorically… When one is in need of comfort, few foods come close to the power that **ramen** has. There’s something about slurping up those noodles, the glistening broth, and the perfectly runny egg that just makes us feel cozy, no matter what the temperature is outside. At [Takumen](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt6), we think the **super-cilantro shio ramen** with (duh) lots of cilantro, slow-cooked chicken, and thick-cut noodles could cure pretty much anything that ails you. Order a **cold beer** and some **soy garlic wings**, too, while you’re at it. Photo courtesy of Beebe’sPhoto courtesy of Beebe’s ### For people-pleasing pizza… Head right to [Beebe’s](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt7). Yes, it’s a restaurant in a hotel, but it’s not a hotel restaurant. And no, we won’t be elaborating on what we mean by that. At Beebe’s the crust is thin, and the cheese is perfectly browned and bubbling. Get a pie or two (or six) and some **pepperoni chips** (Bad Roman, who?!) or **mussels** to share. It’s a good spot to go with a group, or with anyone who enjoys good food. ### For a speakeasy that doesn’t make you feel too old to be there… It’s not just the name of a fabulous television show. [The Newsroom](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt8) in LIC is a speakeasy-style bar in the basement of what used to be the Z Hotel. Make your way through the 90’s-style subway station to the entrance (hint: try opening the Snapple fridge) to find yourself inside a decidedly swank bar. Order a **drink** (dealer’s choice), the fried plantains, and oxtail pizza. Photo courtesy of Casa EnriquePhoto courtesy of Casa Enrique ### For award-winning Mexican food… For many years, chef [Cosme Aguilar](https://blog.resy.com/2022/09/cosme-aguilar-casa-enrique-new-york/)’s [Casa Enrique](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt9) was the city’s lone Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant. Times may have changed, but the food here is just as impeccable as it’s always been. Go for the **guacamole** that comes with freshly fried **totopos** (a tortilla chip’s sexier cousin), the **slow-cooked lengua tacos**, and whatever **ice cream** the kitchen has made that day. ### For a first date… [56709](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt10) is what first-date dreams are made of. It’s the sister-slash-continuation of the bar 929, with the same focus on music, in particular, Japanese, Cantonese, and Mandarin pop. There’s low lighting, sexy, plush booths, and plenty of memorabilia on the walls to discuss if conversation stalls. As such, all the drinks are named after genre stars, like the Seiko, with aged rum, genmaicha, honeydew, and lemon. Don’t forget food, either, as the baked sweet potato with miso butter and meat floss and the fried oysters with Taiwanese pickles are not to be missed. Photo courtesy of Rice ThiefPhoto courtesy of Rice Thief ### For an elusive crab dish… You’ve probably seen [Rice Thief](https://www.instagram.com/ricethief.nyc)’s delivery of **Korean soy-marinated crabs** all over your For You page. They’re gelatinous and shining, and pretty much always sell out instantly. Luckily for you (and for everyone), they’ve now opened a restaurant in Long Island City after years serving out of a ghost kitchen in Queens. Come early, come hungry, and come not wearing something you don’t want to stain. Photo courtesy of Record RoomPhoto courtesy of Record Room ### For a listening room that’s about more than just listening… We love the fact that New York is now home to several listening bars, each one seemingly cooler, more niche, and more exclusive than the next. [Record Room](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt11) happens to be a perfect balance of all these things, with a luxe red-lit space and easy-to-love food like fries and hot chicken sandwiches. Don’t forget an espresso martini (theirs comes with coconut foam) and your most pensive listening face. ### **For an (even more) unconventional steakhouse experience…** We’re still mourning the loss of our platonic ideal of a steakhouse, [M. Wells](https://blog.resy.com/2025/07/best-eats-lic-nyc/#tt12), but luckily for everyone, they’ve been hosting regular pop-ups at [On The 7](https://www.onthe7lic.com/) wine bar in their original neighborhood of LIC. You can pop by Sunday or Monday for a taste of their rotating menu; past dishes have included wedge salad, shrimp cocktail, and foie-gras stuffed duck. Swoon. * * * _**Ellie Plass** is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn. 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