(718) 956-0372

45-17 28th Ave (45th Street)
Astoria, NY 11103 40.7635 -73.9096

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Neighborhood: Astoria

Hours:

Tue-Thu 4pm-10pm

Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm

Sun 12pm-3pm, 4pm-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

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Restaurant Special Features:

Date Spot, Brunch

Cuisine:

French

What People Are Saying About Stove

Featured Review

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Casual American eatery with European influences serves Astoria with mid-priced dinner, a full bar, wine list and Guinness on tap.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The ambiance was relaxing and comfortable and the entire experience was perfect.”
  2. “The food is excellent, the staff is great, the wine is reasonably priced and the decor is inviting.”
dessert
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. “For dessert, I shared a slice of the heavenly cheese cake, which is smooth as velvet yet light as air, floating on a bed of oreo-cookie crumb crust - divinely satisfying but mysteriously not over-filling!”
  2. “For my entree, I ordered a savory goulash; the meat was fork-tender and the sauce was rich and creamy, traditionally prepared with sour cream and loaded with flavorful mushrooms.”
  3. “Even the good old shepherd's pie, which a lot of places seem to screw up for whatever reason, is excellent.”
  4. “The crab cakes are to die for and the prices for wines were very affordable.”
  5. “Big Portions,some of the best soups I've had in NYC,and desserts to die for.”
  6. “It must be the fresh-whipped cream that the chef prepares to make this sinfully delicious treat.”
  7. “We finished the meal with their oreo crusted cheesecake topped with homemade whipped cream which was absolutely delicious.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The crab cakes are to die for and the prices for wines were very affordable.”
  2. “The waitress was awesome, and the we thought everything was very reasonably priced (including the wine).”
  3. “Stove is THE best place to go when feeling a bit groggy on a Sunday morning after a night at the bar.”
  4. “The daily specials are amazing, the mussels in the white wine sauce is out of this world.”
  5. “The food is excellent, the staff is great, the wine is reasonably priced and the decor is inviting.”
  6. “the specials are always great, they have great beers and the guinness is poured well.”
  7. “The wine list at Stove is not overly complicated but still manages to include interesting wines from all over.”
  8. “The staff at Stove are warm, welcoming, and eager to explain items on the menu or suggest a companion wine.”
  9. “thought the food and the wine was fantastic.”
  10. “In fact, we had the most wonderful waitress and she was so helpful recommending a bottle of wine for my father and I. She was incredibly patient and the bartender who served us while we waited just a few short minutes for our table was extremely friendly ”
food quality
92.5% positive
  1. “To be honest, my french onion soup was pretty good, but I ordered a special off of the menu and it was awful.”
  2. “Big Portions,some of the best soups I've had in NYC,and desserts to die for.”
  3. “(The house salad/ or caesar salad is delicious with homemade dressing only $4.50!”
  4. “We finished the meal with their oreo crusted cheesecake topped with homemade whipped cream which was absolutely delicious.”
  5. “The daily specials are amazing, the mussels in the white wine sauce is out of this world.”
  6. “Great variety on menu,I've been there 5 times in past 2 months and have been pleasantly surprised each time as food quality is superb and value excellent.”
  7. “Both dishes were amazing.”
  8. “The food was excellent!”
  9. “The crab cakes are to die for and the prices for wines were very affordable.”
  10. “My friend and I split the warm beet salad appetizer and we both had the sea bass special.”
  11. “The soups were amazing as well as the entrees.”
  12. “For my entree, I ordered a savory goulash; the meat was fork-tender and the sauce was rich and creamy, traditionally prepared with sour cream and loaded with flavorful mushrooms.”
  13. “had the warm goat cheese salad with candied nuts and it was by far the best goat cheese salad I've ever had.”
  14. “had it with the french fries and they were good but it also came with a warm tomato and zucchini salad.”
  15. “just visited this place last Friday and everything was delicious !”
  16. “It must be the fresh-whipped cream that the chef prepares to make this sinfully delicious treat.”
  17. “The food is excellent, the staff is great, the wine is reasonably priced and the decor is inviting.”
  18. “This place loves food and it shows!”
  19. “have been going to this place for a few years now and can honestly say that I have not had one bad dish yet.”
  20. “You can't beat the steak and the specials are always tasty.”
  21. “promised them a meal they'd not soon forget, as I had been there not too long ago with another friend who agreed with me that the food was absolutely wonderful.”
  22. “As someone who can never finish a full 16oz steak, it's refreshing to see an 8oz option on the menu as well.”
  23. “The steak with cognac sauce is very good and don't pass the wiener snitzel.”
  24. “It's a nice casual feel with excellent food!”
  25. “The walls, decorated with ancient Irish lettering, complement the Irish-inspired food and the charming staff.”
  26. “just couldn't believe that food this good was right down the block from us!”
  27. “don't know how traditional the food is at Stove, but it makes for really good Irish food!”
  28. “Love this place, they have great food I have been there a few times and every time i was more than satisfied with food and service which is very attentive”
  29. “His fiancee, my best friend, is a great fan of fine cuisine, and the three of us agreed that this is by far one of Astoria's finest restaurants - I can't believe I've lived here nearly 8 years and have only discovered it now!”
  30. “The food is creative, outstanding and suits all palettes.”
  31. “The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we can't really beat how close it is.”
  32. “During the summer the garden is open and is a great place to have a leisurely meal.”
  33. “Great food, great service and worth the trek!”
  34. “My companion's meal, fish n chips was disgusting.”
  35. “Broiled scallops sounds good, but the little 1" cuttings of bacon were out of place and served no purpose, they were also really greasy.”
  36. “had the steak, perfect, my wife had the chicken masala which was special that night, but should be put on their full menu.”
  37. “In particular (and I noticed other people who have rated this restaurant have commented on it, too) the warm beet and goat-cheese salad was truly a masterpiece in flavor and presentation: caramelized pralines garnished a mixed spring-green salad, with gen”
  38. “haven't had a steak that good in the city.”
  39. “The soups never disappoint”
  40. “thought the food and the wine was fantastic.”
menu variety
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “We went for Mother's Day and their prie-fix menu was great.”
  2. “As someone who can never finish a full 16oz steak, it's refreshing to see an 8oz option on the menu as well.”
  3. “had the steak, perfect, my wife had the chicken masala which was special that night, but should be put on their full menu.”
  4. “The staff at Stove are warm, welcoming, and eager to explain items on the menu or suggest a companion wine.”
  5. “To be honest, my french onion soup was pretty good, but I ordered a special off of the menu and it was awful.”
  6. “I've had a lot of items on the menu and everything was wonderful.”
  7. “Great variety on menu,I've been there 5 times in past 2 months and have been pleasantly surprised each time as food quality is superb and value excellent.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Broiled scallops sounds good, but the little 1" cuttings of bacon were out of place and served no purpose, they were also really greasy.”
  2. “During the summer the garden is open and is a great place to have a leisurely meal.”
  3. “Stove is THE best place to go when feeling a bit groggy on a Sunday morning after a night at the bar.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The service was great and the prices were amazing.”
  2. “The food is excellent, the staff is great, the wine is reasonably priced and the decor is inviting.”
  3. “Treat your loved ones to this little gem - a great staff at a terrific dining spot!”
  4. “The walls, decorated with ancient Irish lettering, complement the Irish-inspired food and the charming staff.”
  5. “The staff is very nice, and the portions are just right.”
  6. “Our waitress was very attentive and super nice.”
  7. “Love this place, they have great food I have been there a few times and every time i was more than satisfied with food and service which is very attentive”
  8. “Our waitress was very helpful and patiently answered all our questions.”
  9. “Great food, great service and worth the trek!”
  10. “In fact, we had the most wonderful waitress and she was so helpful recommending a bottle of wine for my father and I. She was incredibly patient and the bartender who served us while we waited just a few short minutes for our table was extremely friendly ”
  11. “The staff at Stove are warm, welcoming, and eager to explain items on the menu or suggest a companion wine.”
  12. “This was a very friendly restaurant.”
  13. “In particular (and I noticed other people who have rated this restaurant have commented on it, too) the warm beet and goat-cheese salad was truly a masterpiece in flavor and presentation: caramelized pralines garnished a mixed spring-green salad, with gen”
  14. “The waitress was awesome, and the we thought everything was very reasonably priced (including the wine).”
  15. “very reasonable prices, great wait staff.”
  16. “The wait staff are friendly and sweet.”
  17. “The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we can't really beat how close it is.”
value
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The service was great and the prices were amazing.”
  2. “Great variety on menu,I've been there 5 times in past 2 months and have been pleasantly surprised each time as food quality is superb and value excellent.”
  3. “Great food, great service and worth the trek!”
  4. “The staff is very nice, and the portions are just right.”
  5. “very reasonable prices, great wait staff.”
  6. “The crab cakes are to die for and the prices for wines were very affordable.”
  7. “We walked about 20 blocks, with the cold wind blowing through us, to get to Stove and it was well worth it!”
  8. “The prices are very reasonable, especially when you take the quality into account.”
  9. “In particular (and I noticed other people who have rated this restaurant have commented on it, too) the warm beet and goat-cheese salad was truly a masterpiece in flavor and presentation: caramelized pralines garnished a mixed spring-green salad, with gen”
  10. “An elegant and outstanding dining experience (without the overpriced Manhattan price-tag)!”
  11. “Prices are reasonable and you'll agree that it was worth every penny.”
  12. “Highly recommended, worth the trip.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “this is one of the best restaurants i have been in a long time, my wife and i go in all the time.”
  2. “promised them a meal they'd not soon forget, as I had been there not too long ago with another friend who agreed with me that the food was absolutely wonderful.”
  3. “In fact, we had the most wonderful waitress and she was so helpful recommending a bottle of wine for my father and I. She was incredibly patient and the bartender who served us while we waited just a few short minutes for our table was extremely friendly ”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/18/10

Amazing Food and Service

by jaxhammerj217 at Citysearch

I have been going to this place for a few years now and can honestly say that I have not had one bad dish yet. The daily specials are amazing, the mussels in the white wine sauce is out of this world. This is one of the best kept secrets in Astoria. I would reccommand this restaurant to anyone. It's a nice casual feel with excellent food! A must eat restaurant!

  • Pros: Food and Servie
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/07/09

My Favorite Place to eat.

by taki629 at Citysearch

I love this place. My fiance an I go here as often as we can. Last night we were there and we always order specials. I have the Baked cod and shrimp dish with alfredo sauce. He had the Bacon wrapped wrapped herb stuffed chicken. Both dishes were amazing. We are never disappointed. Check this place out. Service was excellent.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/06/08

GROSS!!

by jazzychan at Citysearch

I read all of the reviews before going and honestly, I have no idea what any of these people are talking about. From the minute I stepped through the door, all I could think of was that it looked like one of those restaurants Gordon Ramsey rips apart on Hell's kitchen. First off, it smelled weird, kind of like a faint smell of old fish that had been sitting in trash. I should have left right then, but I figured, I should give it a chance. To be honest, my french onion soup was pretty good, but I ordered a special off of the menu and it was awful. Broiled scallops sounds good, but the little 1" cuttings of bacon were out of place and served no purpose, they were also really greasy. My companion's meal, fish n chips was disgusting. I used to be a server so I wasn't about to send the meal back or leave a bad tip, but seriously don't go here. And when I called originally to find out directions, the guy suggested I make reservations because "it gets pretty full on a Saturday night" but there were 2 other tables. What a waste of money!

  • Pros: N/A
  • Cons: smelly restaurant, awful decor, bad food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/08

A hidden jewel

by trimnyc at Citysearch

Continental menu with a twist of French and little bit of Irish. I'm addicted to the prince edward musscles. The soups never disappoint . Great wine selection and the specials are always good. Been going there since it opened and always leave happy. The steak with cognac sauce is very good and don't pass the wiener snitzel.

  • Pros: Food and Wine
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/30/08

An elegant and outstanding dining experience (without the overpriced Manhattan price-tag)!

by drkittie73 at Citysearch

I recently took two of my closest friends, a couple, to Stove, a local Astoria treasure which still seems to be one of the neighborhood's best-kept secrets. I promised them a meal they'd not soon forget, as I had been there not too long ago with another friend who agreed with me that the food was absolutely wonderful. In particular (and I noticed other people who have rated this restaurant have commented on it, too) the warm beet and goat-cheese salad was truly a masterpiece in flavor and presentation: caramelized pralines garnished a mixed spring-green salad, with generous dollops of herbed goat cheese and sliced beets in a balsamic reduction; I spread the delicious cheese on the crusty bread that is served throughout the meal - you could literally make a meal of just the salad and the bread here! For my entree, I ordered a savory goulash; the meat was fork-tender and the sauce was rich and creamy, traditionally prepared with sour cream and loaded with flavorful mushrooms...I dare say it was as good as my grandmother's, in fact! For dessert, I shared a slice of the heavenly cheese cake, which is smooth as velvet yet light as air, floating on a bed of oreo-cookie crumb crust - divinely satisfying but mysteriously not over-filling! It must be the fresh-whipped cream that the chef prepares to make this sinfully delicious treat...

And who could forget the sumptuous fruity cocktails? I don't quite remember what the concoction was, but I remember it had Malibu (what can be bad about that?) and was the perfect salute to a summer evening...

My friend, who also enjoys cooking as I do, is usually difficult to impress, especially since he's born & raised in Astoria. His fiancee, my best friend, is a great fan of fine cuisine, and the three of us agreed that this is by far one of Astoria's finest restaurants - I can't believe I've lived here nearly 8 years and have only discovered it now! Treat your loved ones to this little gem - a great staff at a terrific dining spot!

  • Pros: Pleasant atmosphere; lovely garden in back, not too crowded, within walking distance from train and/or bus
  • Cons: can't think of any!!!

The Details on Stove

Place Categories:

  • excellent great food
  • great wait staff
  • great place
  • reasonable prices
  • very attentive waitress
  • great service
  • always great daily specials
  • very friendly restaurants
  • never disappoint soups
  • fantastic everything
  • suggest companion wine
  • never full 16oz steak
  • highly recommended highly
  • warm goat cheese salad
  • outstanding dining
  • mysteriously not over-filling oreocookie crumb crust
  • terrific dining spot
  • amazing dish
  • warm zucchini salad
  • inviting decor
  • great beers
  • amazing astoria restaurant scene
  • delicious house salad
  • heavenly cheese cake
  • very creative chefs
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