Restaurants in Whitestone, New York

Restaurants in Whitestone, New York
In the northern part of Queens in New York City, lies a neighborhood called Whitestone near the East River. Dutch settlers named this area Whitestone due to a large limestone boulder on the shore of the East River. Manhattan is only 25 minutes away, however, the nearest subway to Whitestone is in nearby Flushing. Whether you are visiting for the day or just passing through, this quaint, old neighborhood offers many diverse restaurants to choose from after a day of exploration.

Takara Sushi

This elegant eatery is a favorite among the locals, especially those looking for a fresh Sushi at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and creative sushi rolls make this a stand out in the Whitestone area. Most everything is under $15, including hand rolls with eel and salmon, teriyaki bowls and Japanese noodles. Sushi and Sashimi combination plates are available for under $46. Casual dress is perfectly acceptable at Takara Sushi, open is open for lunch and dinner.

Takara Sushi
15011 14th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 747-1465

The White House Restaurant

This tavern-style restaurant serves up American classics, like steaks, pasta and burgers. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, The White House Restaurant offers a moderately priced dinner menu for under $25 per plate. Try the "Lunch Bunch" for an all-inclusive meal for $11. Business casual dress is ideal for this establishment. A full bar is available, as well as daily drink and menu specials. Ask about special discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The White House Restaurant
110-24 154th Street
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718)746-1111
whitehouserestaurantny.com

Puccini Restaurant

This family-friendly restaurant serves classic, Italian fare along with wines from Italy, France and California. With a cozy, brick house style atmosphere, Puccini offers homestyle cooking through salad, soups, pizza, pasta, and their ever popular "stuffed eggplant parmegiana". Save room for their delectable dessert menu, which features the chocolate mud pie. This neighborhood favorite requires smart casual dress and is open for lunch and dinner. Plates are no more than $20.

Puccini Restaurant
2014 Francis Lewis Blvd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 631-8788
nycpuccini.com

Article Written By Roxanna Bina

Roxanna Bina has been writing for more than 15 years, mainly in the area of fashion, travel and entertainment news. Bina's articles have been published in Buzzine, Twolia, Trails, Travels, Brand Channel and "Independent Film Quarterly."

Write for Trails.com
  • Editor's Pick

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...

    More National Parks...
  • Popular Article

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...

    More National Parks...
  • Featured Destination

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...

    More Camping Basics...

Hotel Finder

Destination
Check-in
Check-out
Adults (18+ yrs)
Children (2-17 yrs)
Get Rates and Availability

Outdoor Gear & Equipment

ALL NEW Trails Gear Store powered by:

Trail Finder

US Map

Search by Keyword