Veranda is definitely one of the hidden gems of Bayside . . . The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, with an outdoor patio area and walls and shrubbery that hides the restaurant front from the street. It gives the place a hidden, quaint, and romantic feel. The staff is excellent . . . the host is always very friendly, and the waiters are polite, attentive, and cheerful. The first time we had dinner here on a Friday night and were attended to by four waiters (with one main waiter). We've also recently eaten dinner here on a Monday night and were attended to by three waiters (along with the host who went out of his way to make sure that we were happy with our table and to make sure we had enough towellettes). The food is excellent - all the ingredients are always really fresh, and their forte really seems to be seafood. We would definitely also recommend the raspberry cheesecake, which is one of the best we've ever had. If I had to say something negative about the place, I would say that the menu does not offer many different dishes. There is a wide variety of foods - from salads, to seafood, pasta, steak, and chicken. But under each category, there might be anywhere from one to three different types of dishes. For example, if you are in the mood for chicken, they have only two different types of chicken dishes (a lemon chicken dish and a grilled chicken dish). However, each of these dishes were excellent, presented well, and made with the freshest ingredients.
I can't recommend this restaurant enough, and it's definitely become our go-to place whenever we entertain, have business dinners, or just want some quiet family time
Delicious Food!. Appetizers were fantastic, recommend the zucchini chips and the mussels. My whole branzino was cooked perfectly. It was very fresh and simply seasoned. My co worker had the shrimp diablo and enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxing and the service was excellent. Highly recommend!
What a pleasure to have such a nice restaurant in the neighborhood offering both in and outdoor dining. After enjoying several meals including brunch this past weekend, I felt compelled to post a comment - the food is ALWAYS excellent. Best chicken soup, salads, brunch selections, and flakiest Spanakopita. The eclectic mix of patrons provide a more upscale Manhattan feel, with consistently excellent food and reasonable prices. A real gem for Northeastern Queens.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!. Recently went to Veranda for the second time, and my experience was as good as before. My waiter was polite and very attentive. We ordered the zucchini chips as an appetizer, they were AMAZING! I could not stop eating them, they were the perfect beginning! I had the Seafood Orzo which was exceptional and even though it was a pasta dish it was very light! My boyfriend ordered the Tuna Special, which he could not stop raving about; he said it was cooked to perfection! I would definitely recommend this place, not only is the food and service GREAT but the atmosphere is wonderful....perfect for a summer night !!
Very impressed. Being from Manhattan we don't generally expect to be impressed outside of the city but this place had the freshest fish & the most doting service we'd experienced in a long time. Very warm & informal ... We'll definitely return!
You must visit!. I just want to say thank you for all the helpful reviews. I went to Veranda Cafe last Saturday for brunch with a close friend and we had a wonferdul, relaxing time. The ambiance, service, and food are exceptional! I'm so happy to find such a lovely spot in Queens.
(I highly recommend the vanilla french toast, yummy!)
I'm looking forward to going back for lunch and/or dinner with my husband.
Best kept secret. Veranda Restauran & Cafe, is the best kept secret in the North Shore. The food is first quality, preparation is on the same level as a four star restaurant, the service is professional, attentive and friendly and the prices are modest. Felipe (Waiter) is extraordinary and always eager to please, Nick the Manager is always on top of things. Veranda Restaurant & Cafe is the best thing that can happen to Bayside and surrounding areas.
Good dessert. Love the cheesecake there!
"BAYSIDES BEST". Finally a restaurant in Bayside that offers everything! Delicious food, attentive service and a beautiful atmosphere. Veranda came highly recommended by friends, and we were not disappointed. I'm so happy we have a great place to go and enjoy fine dining.
AMAZING FOOD. Have been to Veranda Restaurant a few times and the food and service was great! It's a must try restaurant if you like good quality food.
This is a nice neighborhood "Diner"/restaurant. It has a really nice dining room, along with a nice outdoor sitting area. The servers are really professional and friendly. The food during lunch is nice with a good selection of salads, burgers, and pasta dishes. Overall, this is a nice place to meet friends and colleagues for lunch or dinner.
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Brought my son who is visiting for the weekend. There's a big party going on and yet stellar service remained. They even accommodated us when they saw my husband and son were watching football on their phones. They moved us to a table closer to the television and changed the chancel to the game we were watching. Yes, in spite of a big party going on, they paid attention to us. We were very happy with the service and always felt the VIP treatment. Of course, we always take advantage of their Fix Pre Menu again . The soup for the day includes pumpkin soup which imo was delicious. My husband had the chicken soup and he said a bit on the salty side otherwise it was good. So request less salt if you are considering to order the chicken soup.
Previous review- What not to like? Great atmosphere, clean, good food and excellent service. We met with friends and requested for an outdoor seating . It was perfect.... we did the fix pre and was the perfect decision. A lot of selections to choose from. Grilled or pan seared branzinos with fresh grilled vegetables were amazing. Same with their tuna piccata pasta. The recommended red wine was very good too. I love the virgin passion fruit mojito. Gregory , our server was awesome. Everyone ordered the baklava for their dessert and I opted for the Greek yogurt mousse ... which was delicious. It wasn't sour at all . So highly recommended. Great experience. If you will order the Greek coffee, it wasn't the same as my friends expected. They said it was weak for their taste . I am not a Greek coffee connoisseur so I can't speak for them.
This was my second time at Veranda. I enjoyed their weekend brunch and decided to come back for dinner. I wasn't disappointed.
Mahmudur Rahman Syed Shah
+5
Went there for Saturday brunch, food were amazing, I work in food industry, so satisfying me is kind of hard, loved it.
The weather was perfect for being outside. Everything was beyond my expectations. Wish I was there now. You must try the zucchini chips and the risotto balls.
Excellent service, delicious food and great entertainment!
Great spot for brunch on weekends.. have outdoor seating as well.
My family and I had a great experience; we came for brunch. The service was excellent the staff was very accommodating. The food was terrific.
I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday here the food was amazing and the staff are very courteous friendly - I looking forward to my next visit. Thank you
Their food is amazing! I love the ambience. The customer service is awesome. They are a bit pricey but worth it. My favorite dish was the appetizer called risotto croquettes (lacto-ovo vegetarian friendly). Their magi avocado salad and spinach pie were phenomenal! Best spinach pie I ever tried ❤️
I’ve never had anything but an amazing experience at veranda. I’ve had a few events here as well and they never disappoint. The food and the service are second to none!
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