718
4.1
from - 35-01 Ditmars Blvd.
- Queens, NY 11105
- 718-204-5553
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Tucked away on a corner of Ditmars Blvd.'s burgeoning restaurant row, 718 - named for the Astoria area code - is the culinary baby of ex-pat Raphael Sutter. His menu mixes traditional French cuisine (emphasis on his Alsatian region) and Spanish to form a delightfully fresh alternative to the neighborhood's eateries. Presentation and ambience are touted, though prices are not. 718’s tiny, dimly lit interiors (and, its summertime outdoor seating) mirror its chic but simple dishes. Appetizers like foie gras with mango chutney on toasted brioche or tuna tartare with tomato comfit stir the appetite for grilled meats or seafood. All goes well with a side of parsnip puree (with wild mushrooms and white truffle oil) or sautéed spinach. Lots of “flambéed” and “grilled” mains dominate the menu, though the best bargains are to be found at non-dinner hours: Lunch prix fixe entrees come with a glass of wine, soup du jour and coffee; brunch offers the likes of French toast and roasted apples, salad, or eggier concoctions with mimosa or bloody mary, an appetizer, and dessert – all for $22. Desserts, too, are not to be missed: The trio of crème brûlée is a tasty combo of vanilla, coffee, and chocolate custards, while the homemade chocolate and banana bread pudding is one of the best in town.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- At 35th St.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- N, W to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Fri., 12 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.- 11 p.m.
(Tapas served daily until 2 a.m.)
- Cuisine:
- French, Noodles, Sandwiches, Soups, Spanish, and Tapas
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bar Scene, Romantic, and Trendy
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Available for private parties
- Live Music:
-
Yes.
Wednesday nights feature local, live jazz.
On Fridays and Saturdays, D.J.'s spin Latin American-style tunes.
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- Online Menu, Takeout/Carryout, Late Night, and Live Performances
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Visa, and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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"AN AMAZING NIGHT"
By mr B from quenns, December 4, 2007
Went there with my wife order some drinks to relax,very nice staff, attentive and pretty the dinner was excellent, very good foie gras with a twist...
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