Bistro 33
(347) 537-3579
19-33 Ditmars Blvd
(at 21st Street)
Astoria,
NY
11105
40.7807
-73.9172
Neighborhood: Ditmars Steinway
Hours:
Mon-Wed 5pm-11pm
Thu-Fri 5pm-1am
Sat 11am-4pm, 5pm-1am
Sun 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Bistro 33
The Owner
Bistro 33
Owner
"Seared Tuna & Foie Gras is spectacular" [Time Out NY]
"Downtown style with a softer edge...Bistro 33 is a capital addition to the neighborhood's global cuisine" [**Newsday]
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Blending French and Asian culinary influences for lunch and dinner, including a sushi bar; wine and sake also served.
User Reviews
forzato
February 24, 2009
I was excited when this place opened up in my neighborhood. It's a short walk from my apartment and the food is AMAZING. But I've been screwed twice. I've given them every chance and they've failed to redeem themselves. The last two times I've been there have been disastrous and I'm never going back. Instance 1) I went with my wife and ordered what at point was my favorite dish: hangar steak - rare. The steak arrived and it was well done. Ok, no problem everyone has on off day. I hate to complain but I can't eat steak cooked that way. I called the waiter over and he agreed that the steak was unacceptable. He apologized, took it away and I was pleased. Ten minutes later he brought me a freshly cooked steak. When I cut into it and took a bite I realized that again it wasn't rare; instead it was uncooked. It was seared on the outside and cold on the inside. Basically it was raw. Again, reluctantly, I called the waiter over and pointed out the steak wasn't rare, it was raw. At that point I thought the best thing to do was have the steak wrapped up. Which they did. I took it home, finished cooking it and it was delicious. Instance 2) New Years Eve 2009. Prix Fixe, wife and I went with another couple. We were excited. Trouble started before very long. It was a brutally cold night and we were sitting directly under a heating vent. After no more than 10 minutes we were all completely uncomfortable from being toasted with the heat at full blast. We quickly realized this would be a problem and mentioned it to management. They did their best to mollify us but the heat didn't stop. To make a long, unpleasant evening short: we were never appeased. We were uncomfortable throughout our meal. Again, it was prix fixe, with wine paired with each course. In addition we had cocktails and three bottles of wine. We ended up dropping over $700 for the four of us and I never felt that we were well taken care of. In the end we left before the dessert course and I felt ripped off.
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salonikamama
January 26, 2009
I was at the restaurant on Friday night. The owners seemed to be having a fight amongst themselves that went outside in heated discussion. However the very professional staff kept their heads above the fray. The service was great. The Shrimp main course was excellent; the cous cous was exceptional. The incessant ringing of the bell for food pick up gets a bit annoying. However, this does not take away from the service and the quality of the food. So, overall I strongly recommend it.
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cillmylandlord
January 25, 2009
Every experience I have had at this restaurant has been delightful. I have nothing but great things to say about the food and the service. I have been fequenting the restaurant since its opening and find the food to be unbelieveably consistent and the service to be informative, friendly, without being obtrusive.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Notable Wine List
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Message from Bistro 33
- 2-for-$10 specials Tue & Wed
- Full Sushi Menu
- Saturday & Sunday Brunch
"Seared Tuna & Foie Gras is spectacular" [Time Out NY]
"Downtown style with a softer edge...Bistro 33 is a capital addition to the neighborhood's global cuisine" [**Newsday]
