Rapture Lounge

10/05/2008 Posted by NewYorCity

Found Rapture on Citysearch looking for a lounge. After looking at the pictures I thought it would be some where downtown, NY. Turned out to be in Astoria!!! Great place friendly staff, very cozy place, loved the dark atmosphere & Plush chairs. The music wasn't loud which was great because I hate repeating the same thing ten times before the other person can hear what I am saying. The music selection was OK as well. We spent about 4 hours over drinks, conversation and appetizers....I would highly recommend this place, great place for drinks and conversation.

07/12/2008 Posted by bitteractor

This is in response to to akelly81. II love the place. The food is great and only second to the wonderful cocktails.

Pros: Great vibe, cool atmosphere, nice food and drink....

Cons: It's 10 blocks away from my apartment instead of next door!!!

05/11/2008 Posted by FulalahBaker

Regarding Yeya's comment below: It sounds to me like the management was 100% right to ask an a patron who was "really drunk" and "throwing up" to leave. Guess what - paying customers who know how to behave in public generally don't consider that kind of behavior a great addition to their evening. Would you have prefered the bar serve you even more alchohol? That story only makes me love this place even more. I have visited Rapture more times than I can count and have always had a great experience. Its usually a sophisticated crowd that is welcoming at the same time. The sorotity antics wouldn't really fly here (thank god!)

Pros: everything

Cons: nothing

03/16/2008 Posted by Yeya

I used to frequent there summer until the last time I went with some cousins from out of town. One of my cousins got really drunk and was throwing up in the bathroom. The owner then proceeded to ask us to leave saying it looks bad for business. Can you believe the nerve of him! The drinks are good and their appetizers are good but their customer service is aweful and I wouldn't go back if you paid me! Also on their website they mention giving free appetizers with drinks, that is such a lie and the bartenders are rude at times!

Pros: Drinks and appetizers are good

Cons: Aweful staff!

12/05/2007 Posted by ontawen

Rapture lounge seems like the last place in New York where you can go for specialty cocktails....I had a martini made with Stoli O and Moet, garnished with an orange wedge. To have gourmet cocktails like this in an atmosphere so dark and funky was exactly what I expected from my visit to New York....the prices were also reasonable which surprised all of my friends!!! We ordered chicken flautas....cooked perfectly...served with a homemade black bean salad and refried spiced beans for dipping....they were a drunken decision...made at 3 a.m. (they were still serving their full menu) and turned out to be a recurring favorite! Because it was my friend's birthday...the waitress came over singing with a slice of slammin chocolate cake ( that we didn't ask for....she overheard that it was a b day!!!) and totally made the night special. This kind of service and special attention to detail is rare in NY and has convinced all of us that Rapture is the best bar in our hood....and possibly in the city since we have since left manhattan to go chill at Rapture Lounge on Saturday nights. Way to go Rapture...thanks for the cool spot!

Pros: waitress brought cake without us even asking

Cons: not overly crowded

12/05/2007 Posted by matunuck

Rapture is tucked away on 28th avenue....thank god!!! It's the only place to go where you can grab a cool candle lit table and listen to good, diverse music while casually drinking cheap drinks and snacking on quality late night food! The bar is funky....vintage couches....colorful lights and spunky bartenders set the mood while their extensive specialty drink menu and "off the hook" drink specials entice you to get wasted. The food is well above bar-quality and the service makes you feel at home...like being in a really cool friend's livingroom. Thank god we found this place!! Rapture is the typical Astoria place without the Euro attitude...no dress code...no late night coffee drinkers....just "anything goes" service with a full bar and a cool local crowd. They serve food till closing time and have a different drink special every night. This place has become my home away from home!!!

Pros: 2 for 1 happy hour seven days a week

Cons: open at five and not a minute before

06/22/2007 Posted by mrsblackford

This place is full of surprises!!! Fun surprises. Thier drink specials are crazy good. 2 for 1 everything included till eight and then $5 margaritas(pretty good!) on wed. I guess every night has a different special but all seem generous and the food is impressive. They serve the full menu till 4am (try cocount shrimp and seasoned garlic fries) and the staff is so cool that you will find yourself sitting with the ecclectic blend of locals till last call. Rapture is the only place in astoria where I feel at home...give it a go!!

Pros: Seasoned bartenders great drink specials

Cons: limited outdoor seating

06/10/2007 Posted by polesfromkrakow

We loved this place, but the other night we were extremely disappointed with the bartending service. The bartender was definitely not in perfect form and this led to a long wait-time for drinks service. Thankfully the waitress tried her utmost to get our drinks, but we waited on average about 25 minutes for a drink, even though the place wasn't crowded. Also, he did not know how to make some of the drinks listed on the menu and instead came up with some unpleasant concoctions. This was a sad turn of events for us, as we used to go to Rapture often on Saturday nights and get fantastic service with fantastic drinks. We hope this was an unusual occurence!

Pros: Great quiet spot

Cons: Inconsistent service

02/05/2007 Posted by robinmiajen

I love this place. I like to go here before I head out to a big club or even just to chill for the whole night. I thought it was in an odd spot because it's residential but I love now because it's kind of hidden.

10/23/2006 Posted by nathanal

Walked into Rapture for the 1st time on Friday and was pleasantly surprised at their Mojitos. Place is cozy with lots of places to sit in comfort. The crowd was a nice mix, music was right, service was friendly and attentive, and the food excellent (chicken tenders\calamari). So good, I was there the next night with a friend, and it was even better than the night before. Nice looking crowd. This is now my favorite Bar\Lounge in Astoria.