Hapisgah

Can’t believe I’ve never done a review here. This place is just great. Yes. Prices are high, but they are high everywhere. The staff is always courteous, the food always fresh and the restaurant is always clean. Parking is an adventure but the restaurant helps out. Not far from LaGuardia airport if you are traveling. Maybe 15 minutes without too much traffic. The steaks are all the same cut, just different sizes. They just know how to make a steak. All the dishes are tasty. Get the hummus. Best hummus in the city.

We really enjoyed this place! Good food and good service! I would go back again.

We love it here. The entrees are delicious and the desserts were good too. There are lots of big groups and families dining usually there is a wait even with reservations so plan accordingly. We like to ask for our fries well done and then add extra salt too.

Very nice restaurant with tons of variety... They have great fresh bread that they make fresh Nice large staff. Many tables With a lot of different special plates I had their baby chicken which was soft and delicious. Also ordered the Steak and loved the falafel!! Thanks for the great service. Food was great. Food also comes out quick which is a huge plus recommend trying if around the area :)

I've been going to Hapisga for about 30 years. The one word I would use to describe it is consistent. The food has been consistently good over the years.

I had high hopes for this place. The ambiance was nice, the menu was good, and the food was good. The service though, was below sub-par. I'm really hoping it was just the waitress we were given because she was aweful. We came in, sat with the menu for about 10 minutes. Finally the bus girl brought us bread and pickles but no silverware, napkins, cups or water. Another 10 minutes later, the waitress finally shows up and takes our order. We got mushroom hummus, 2 main entrees and 2 glasses of wine. We eat the bread and pickles and about 15 minutes later the waitress brings the hummus with no additional bread. We ask her to bring more and for silverware (we still don't have cups or water). We ended up having to ask another waiter for water and he seemed surprised we didn't even have cups (main reason I think it was just our waitress). The food came and there was no dipping sauce for the schnitzel and the baked potato came with nothing (bare and dry). The last thing the waitress gave us (after we had been there for almost an hour) was the wine! It should have been the first thing she brought out! At no point did she ever ask us if there was anything else we needed nor did she come to check and see how we were doing or if we needed anything else. I spent over $100 and feel jipped due to the service. I will try the place again sometime in the future, with hopes of a better experience.

Really nice ambiance. The food was all amazing! The service was perfect. The steak and schnitzel deluxe were delicious. The chicken pieces with Chumus was basically a shawarma. We were running late and weren't sure if we would get here before the kitchen would close so we ordered ahead to go and when we got here they were nice enough to let us sit down and be served even though the kitchen was closed. Very impressed and would come again if in the area.

It was very good. I came here my whole life. I will say it is a little bit on the pricey side. For example chicken fingers for $18. Overall the food was delicious, service was fast, and the atmosphere was clean and warm.

If you kosher ? Yes you not ! Enjoy and it's not a high class location or property but it's ok

Today at 12:15, I made reservations for 6 people at 7 o'clock. When we arrived, we were told that there is no reservation. I asked to speak to the manager. He was abusive, rude and basically called me a liar. I have been a loyal customer for over 20 years. Never again. Shame on you hapisgah. We went to Grill Point and enjoyed ourselves and got great service with respect and kindness. You messed up and lost loyal customers. How a fake religious man behaves so rageful is surprising.

Good kosher eats! The five salad platter of your choices are great! Sometimes servers can be too busy or just not around. Dining decor is comfortable!

Selfish people stingy with the food and over priced not with the drive better go to Colbeh get way more for your money and much tastier

Good steak great place kosher and yummy went with my in-laws for their anniversary dinner and the place was fabulous! We will definitely return

Another night this restaurant allows the valet to leave suvs and cars parked on the sidewalk. Nightly problem. Sidewalks are for pedestrians not cars. The lot is always full and between 8pm-10 they do this. Shameful.

This is a prime example of looks are deceiving.... I live 2 blocks away from this restaurant and I would usually pass by and look at it like I'll never go there. From the outside it does not look inviting at all. However I ended up going there one night with a business partner. We ordered steak & fries which was like the priciest thing on the menu but when I tell you it was the best steak I've ever had. I went back a few weeks later with my daughter and we are love.... There is a wide array of menu options which makes us try out something new every time. The service was great as well. This is my go restaurant once per week

The food is amazing it is so good I love it. The service was amazing and there was a lot of people and the service was still great. The decoration was good I like the paintings. I would definitely come back here.

Entrance is frightening. Ambiance is busy but ok. Very disappointing food was almost inedible. Won't be going back. No apology, manager was indifferent.

Absolutely delicious food and great service! Moroccan cigars, chicken soup, spread platter, baby chicken shish kebab, pepper steak, schnitzel, sizzling chicken mash room and onions. I'll stop here because I'm getting hungry. Check this place out you won't be disappointed!

Impromptu lunch date and due to a little time crunch issue we couldn't go far from Queens and thus Hapisgah was recommended and was our choice! I like the iPad style menus they now offer and also loved that their menu, as diverse in cuisine as it was, didn't have a crazy amount of options to make your head spin. Clear winners were the tender baby chicken kabob, the super flavorful and juicy minced beef kabob and the addictive housemade hummus with sauteed onions and mushrooms generously seasoned with shawarma seasoning. The schnitzel had a nice crunchy bite to it and their cold salads were spot on too! Loved the tumeric laced pickled cabbage. Will definitely be back!

The first time I dined here was a few years ago, with Mommy and Hubby. This time we came back for a family event. We dined outside. They ordered dipped eggplant for the table and then we ordered entrees from the menu. I had chicken legs with couscous and vegetable, Mommy had a chicken kebab, and Hubby had Angel hair pasta with chicken and mushroom. I liked my chicken better than a kebab. Even Mommy liked my dish better too. Hubby's dish was ot, it's not Italian style cooking. The taste of the pasta was very different. The eggplant dip was one of the best!

Good food good ambiance. I like it. I don't like the outside box setup thing, but the inside is nice

Came on a late weekday afternoon to celebrate a co-worker's retirement. Place was relatively empty since it was in between lunch and dinner, but I heard it gets super packed in the evening with lines going out the door, so you better make a reservation if you plan on going for dinner! Service- excellent! We were greeted right away as we entered and our server was on top of things. He refilled our waters quickly and was always nearby if we needed something. They also gave us some dessert since we were there for a special occasion and helped us take some great photos. Food- most of us ordered the lunch special for our entree, which is such a great deal! I got the $15 chicken marsala dish, which came with a choice of 1 side (white rice, yellow rice, rosemary potatoes, or string beans & carrots). The food was plentiful as I was able to save a portion for lunch the next day. The chicken was super tender and flavorful. The sauce was a bit watery/light, but I enjoyed the dish overall. For appetizers, we got a mix of their 5 salads. SO DELICIOUS. I highly recommend it. The baba ganoush is great! Their menu (all on an iPad) is quite diverse, with a little something for everyone. Worth a visit if you're in the area or if you're looking for a decent kosher restaurant.

I went to Hapisgah to pick up take out. I was literally horrified. The managers are all running around maskless. The cooks behind the counter, literally breathing over all the multitude of salads they serve to their guests, maskless. Mask wearing is not enforced by its employees OR to its guests - many of whom were traipsing all around the restaurant maskless. It is literally a Petri dish and every night dining there, a potential super spreader. I felt like I walked into 2018. It's a shame. We'll never get the virus under control with establishments and mindsets like this and it just ruins it for the other restaurants trying to stay open and follow rules. SHAME SHAME SHAME. They had to unfortunately be reported to 311 and I would encourage others who dare to go and expose themselves to the Rona also call 311 and report them if this behavior continues.

Unless you don't mind being told "F*** you" to your face by the nasty obnoxious workers behind the counter in the far rear part of the restaurant; go ahead and enjoy your meals. Yes, this is precisely what happened because I told the worker I didn't appreciate his consistently rude attitude. This is of course the short version but I felt compelled to let the public know since management didn't seem to care. As to the food itself, highly overpriced. Sometimes we as consumers need to be realistic as to what we're paying for. Don't take my word for it; start by ordering in person at the take out section in the back of the restaurant and see for yourself if these individuals have any sort of pride or respect for your hard earned money you spend. That is just as important to me as the quality and value I pay for.

Delicious, everything was fresh , our waitress Michele was very knowledgeable, their entire menu is on iPads

My first glatt kosher restaurant. Was out celebrating a birthday. Outdoor seating covered partially by a tent. All waiters were wearing masks but tables less than 6 feet apart and patrons were walking around without masks. The service was good but the food was OK. I had a soup that was decent as was the sesame chicken and shredded cabbage. Given that we're in a pandemic and I didn't feel like all the precautions were taken, I'd probably rate it 3.5 if that weren't the case.

The waitress we had was very sweet and that was the nicest thing I can say about this restaurant. We were a party of four, not demanding and the service was awful, through no fault of our server. One of the people in our party never got her main dish and we were waiting an hour and a half . Food was mediocre at best. There must be better kosher places in Queens. We came from Manhattan and our friends came from Lawrence, so we were meeting half way. Granted we are both spoiled to good choices, but we were paying good prices for "fine dining" and not getting what we were paying for. We wont be back

We had a staff night out at Hapisgah. We were a table of 12 and had a wonderful overall experience. We ordered 8 appetizers and everyone ordered a main dish and there was tons of food leftover. Seriously, these portions are huge and the food is quite tasty too! The staff was friendly and helpful and service was prompt. The only downside was that there was a long wait for the ladies room. As far as the food goes I'd highly recommend the hummus with chicken, cigars, falafel, and chicken fingers from the appetizers. The Yemenite soup is a rich hearty soup with plenty of meat and potatoes. As far as the mains go the kebabs are all great and I love getting the pepper steak on a sizzling plate. It makes such an impression when it arrives at the table.

I need to start off by saying i am not a fan of any Kosher restaurants in general. My daughter took me to Hapisgah for my birthday. My daughter is kosher and she knows I love steak. I found the service to be excellent and fast and friendly even know they were very crowded. Unfortunately for me you can not compare a place like Hapisgah to any traditional non Kosher steak house. The cuts and taste are different and I am not generally a fan. I had the house steak which I think was a New York rib eye?? and it was pretty good a bit fatty but good. I am more of a sirloin or porterhouse or filet mignon person all cuts which are not Kosher. The service was excellent and the food was better than expected considering it was Kosher. I really would not go back unless my daughter decided to take me there. As far as Kosher restaurants go it was excellent, But compared to other steak place non kosher of coarse it falls short. i give it 3 stars only because it was good and for kosher food i was happy.

Very good food service is was nice I like the fact that they have a privet parking Only thing is that the prices is a bit to high for the food

Last Saturday my partner and I decided to have some steaks. We heard about this place a lot and decided to try it out. The parking space is super small, good thing they have valet service there. Interior was 7 out of 10/ a regular nothing special diner. The menu variety is decent, nothing crazy. Hostess wasn't the best one I've met: no smile, no welcome greeting, but whatever. Ordered New York and Rib eye steaks on the bone on sizzling plate and merlot They serve pickles , pita and cabbage salad as appetizer before food comes. Steaks arrived in a huge skillet with mushrooms and onions and smelled amazing. I have to say- it's very very good steak they serve. Definitely worth of trying it. I think the secret is in their marinade and that the meat is kosher and fresh. Will go there again!

The food at hapisgah is very good. It's my favorite kosher steakhouse. That being said the service sucks. Everytime I come here it takes ages to get the waiters attention and they all seam overworked and uninterested. They are also very slow. It's unfortunate because I would give 5 stars if the service was better. My recommendation here is simple get the house steak I get the extra large medium rare. Also get the sizzling plate of mushrooms and onions. If you're looking for a soup get the kibbeh soup. I understand it a busy restaurant but for GD sake train your staff better and get ppl who are more enthusiastic and friendly.

If i could leave a 0 stars i would 1 star is too good this is the Worst restaurant i have ever experienced in my life The waiters do not communicate with each other it took me 45 minuets go get a coke I asked for sushi to be cut in 8 pieces the lady brought it in 6 pieces and told me i never said anything about 8 pieces when i asked to look at her note pad it did say in big writing cut in 8 pieces she took it back and cut 2 pieces of the sushi in half at this point i don't know what to do she stated the sushi man didn't understand but they both did not understand the sushi tasted like vinegar and the rest of the food wow so bad i didn't let them give me a fountain coke because some how they would mess that up can't go wrong with the can but i guess when you wait 30 min for ice that it is possible to mess up a can of coke Now i have to go get something else to eat I will post a pic of the sushi up

Friend of ours was celebrating a Birthday and invited us to feast at Hapisgah. The Birthday girl ordered baby lamb chops which looked delicious and was confirmed by the Birthday girl my wife ordered chicken lomein which was fantastic I ordered for myself salmon deluxe which was mouth watering delectable. The service was excellent and friendly with a nice smile. certainly one of the best steak houses on the east coast . I would recommend this place to everyone!!

First thing, Michelle the server was amazing, she was very attentive and gave us amazing service. We ordered stakes, I got the rib steak (well done) on top of beautifully caramelized mushrooms and onions which tasted amazing.. The sides were good, ordered yellow rice & rosemary potatoes. To top it off with nice semi-dry red wine. Overall the place was really nice, not laud, has a parking lot. It's a new go to place, will definitely be back.

The good thing at Hapisgah was our waiter Jesse. Must be a new owner? Food was extremely disappointing. Prices were ridiculously expensive!!

Let me explain the 1 Star First I'll tell you that this steakhouse has declined from what it used to be. Second The chefs/management/and wait staff has changed (for the worse) Third They do NOT know how to serve customers. General: Some of the food is good, the rest is mediocre and in no means would I consider this a "Steakhouse" They don't serve heart portions. For example we ordered 3 different dishes, baby chicken kabob and beef kabob. The chicken had flavor/the beef did not The aides on each plate were embarrassing. Rosemary potatoes were 3 half inch potato slices. Not even half a potato and they don't use big potatoes. Salad was just some chopped lettuce and tomatoes. No onions no dressing, I made them take it back, I'm not paying $19 for 4 dollars worth of food. I counted EXACTLY 13 French fries, the reason I counted is because I could see the plate right thru the fries. The best thing we had all night was the hummus which is phenomenal and that's about it. The dessert was as cheap and low end as you can imagine. I've had large ice cream and it does NOT taste like that. Was a big ball of white frozen water. The waiter was "ok" he never acknowledged any of our orders or gave us confirmation that he heard anything we asked for or said. Yet he brought it all. The crowd are extremely demanding religious ashkenz type Jews which the wait staff can be heard speaking to with frustration so I get their attitude but don't give it to me if your fed up with the table to my left. I would go their (if ever again) strictly for water refills and hummus. Everything else can be made at home for much better. If you know food, this place is a waste of time and money, don't let the reservation line fool you because it's the only kosher steakhouse" within 10 miles.

Great food always good always fresh the best in queens do not compare the restaurant service, the food and menu with no other restaurant It's so good just enjoy it

Hapisgah used to be a place to go for a great Kosher Israeli food. Last night was quite a disappointment. The waiter was terrible, he could not answer any questions either about the wine or the food. Ok, fine, must be new, we thought. The food came, without any sauces or/and condiments. Again, the waiter had no idea what else should be brought out. Fine, still new guy, we thought. Time for the check. The waiter is no where to be found. We asked someone else for the check. Check comes in - double as expected. Why? Because he not only charged us for a glass of wine, but also added a bottle of wine to the check. Again, looking for him to take care of it. After a while he shows up and just drops the updated check on the table, not a word about mishap. Check looks fine, but there is no pen to sign it with. Waiter is gone again. After yet another 10 min we are looking for a manager to speak to. Manager comes in, we explain the situation and his reaction is "well, it's not my fault, I was not aware of any of this". There is no understanding that it's his restaurant and his staff. He produces a pen so we can just pay for the food. Shall I say no tip was added to the check? While food is still good (no longer great), the concept of customer service does not exist at that place anymore.

Horrible customer service if ordering togo.. Manager as equally horrible. No respect and made harassing phone calls

This is probably was spend time and money. The waitress was so rude and supervisor even more. All I ask is to get the food in the way that i want, but they "can't even that they doing that all day. It's not my first time eating there and they just lose me, I will make sure that no one that i know will try this place neither. I bring my family with me and I was so sorry for that, better to keep drive few blocks and try many other Kosher restaurant that respect and appreciate the costumer.

Another hidden Gem !!!! All served amongst family's from near & far.. Mediterranean Style cooking will excite your pallet... From appetizers to main dishes... You will not be disappointed.. They also have a nice selection of wines to choose from. Come... Eat... Drink & sit with friends..

Other than the cramped parking situation, I'm going to recommend this place. The customer service is above average, and the food for the most part is above average (for an Israeli place, the food is still above average, and the customer service is out of the world). This place is very conducive to bringing a large group. Reasonable prices, and many positive overall experiences. It's EXTREMELY important to realize that even when making a reservation, you're gonna have to wait --sometimes up to 30min standing in the cramped hallway. Also, avoid their combination platter (appetizer) for $13 ... a prime example of highway robbery: maybe 3 spoonfuls of each appetizer (total 15 spoonfuls). Thinking about it now, I would recommend avoiding MANY dishes, mainly due to RIPOFF pricing!! $10 for the "fruit platter" that consists of 5 kiwis, a slice of pineapple, and a dribble of red sauce is a real disgrace!! Tiramisu for $9 isn't nearly as bad, but it's still a ripoff considering that it's perfectly average tiramisu. I must say that their beef kebab (not ground) is an excellent dish-- not only very well balanced, but a relatively light meal. In my reviews I often pay tribute to Mark, a very well known chef in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Anyone who has tried his cooking, writes dazzling reviews, that not only compliment his elite skills in the kitchen, but also discuss his exquisite and rare herbal combinations that ultimately produce a dish so far out of this world. Anyways, I came here for Mark's birthday (due to the later hours), and decided to order him something that he wouldn't call a disappointment: the extra large 22oz house steak (rare). Because of his status, many wanted to observe his reaction to this particular dish. Mark loved it, and called it the best steak that he's ever had ,,, quite a statement !!!! The waiters were relieved to hear that Mark enjoyed it. I was eager to try the tuna tartar from here, but unfortunately they lather spicy mayonnaise on top!!! Unacceptable!!! We happened to have a very fine waiter that evening, so without any hassle, he returned one of the tuna tartars that we ordered. Mark thought it was OK. On a side note, I always recommend the schnitzel from this place --they do a very good job with it. Although it's not the waiter's fault, when dealing with a party of 4+, they should have the option to just leave the water on the table. I can't describe how inefficient it is, for them to refill each glass, and not leave one of the metal water pitchers on the table. It seems to me that they're pretty attached to those metal pitchers ,,, Note: The first time I came here, I accidentally tipped less than the "standard" (simple calculator error). Our server was not impressed and 'demanded' a higher tip. In hindsight, I should have given him a tip of 0% after his tantrum. There are ways to say the same thing without being nasty. Tips are earned, not always given. 4.445/5.000

We came here for lunch on a Monday. Party of three. The decent food here is unfortunately spoiled by the terrible service and even worse decor. We waited twenty minutes for our water glasses to be filled. And then another twenty minutes for them to be refilled again. Visibly understaffed. Come here only if you have tons of time to kill.

The steaks are good. Not great, but if all you can have is a kosher steak, it's not bad. The sides are pretty horrible. Fries look like they've been under a heat lamp for half an hour. Rosemary potatoes are tiny. Salads look like they came out of a bag. The service is bad. Servers look bored and pissed off. They screwed up the order several times. In general, the place has a cheap feel to it. They have no competition in the area, and no incentive to improve. What's not cheap is the bill.

I cannot even begin to describe how I feel about Hapisgah!!! The food is beyond amazing, always cooked to perfection! Not enough stars for this experience. Great drinks, amazing appetizers, wonderful steaks and an attentive, insightful staff who make it their goal to give you the best experience. The food is super affordable, their menu has a large variety, and the waiters are super friendly!

Kitchen is amazing, service is the WORST! Been here around 10 times and every time was just a hit or miss as the other reviewers said. One time the Maître d was extremely rude. She was MIA for a while so we found our own table and she kicked us out of it and then refused to seat us for another 10 minutes. Another time they lost our order for 30 minutes even though we kept asking what's happening. This past time they got my wife's order wrong [Delivered Shnitzel instead of Grilled chicken] and since she was hungry we asked if they could just leave the plate on the table with fries and take the schnitzel and replace it once the grilled chicken was done. They not only refused but even after asking they IGNORED us and wouldn't give her any of the fries. She had to wait to get her food another 10 minutes. This place is just the worst in service. Please fix it

Do not go here if you care about your well being and don't want to get coronavirus. THE OWNER of the restaurant refuses to wear a mask. He walks in and out of the restaurant, visits the kitchen, rearranges tables, and take orders from patrons outside. He also allows others inside his restaurant who aren't wearing the state mandated masks. While we were sitting there, we watched as a woman in a wheelchair who was at least 80+ years old and not wearing a mask was pushed into the restaurant. Perhaps most alarming, the same owner was vaping inside of the restaurant, effectively blowing his germs all over the restaurant where food was actively being carried through to get to customers outside. The entire time, the owner was either letting his friends or just other customers who were also not wearing masks into the restaurant, and the hostess checking people in was barely wearing a mask--her entire nose was exposed. I can't even count the number of health and safety violations I was exposed to while eating here. This place should be shut down by the city. I genuinely felt at risk eating here so I can only imagine how someone who was immunocompromised would feel. Don't give your business to people who don't care about your health or the health of the community.

A bit on the pricey side, but seriously a good bang for your buck. Quality of the food is amazing. Personal favorite dish that I always get when I come here, is baby chicken shish kabob with side of yellow rice, beans, and house salad. Delicious!

おいしいです。。。it's my cousin wedding anniversary and we're glad we choose to eat here thru yelp review we found out the foods here is very good.. the staff is so nice.. we ordered variety and we loved it .. we will go back here

I stop at the Hapisgah restaurant after 10 years I did not visit there, I remember a great Israeli food with great service. To my surprise the food was so bad and teasels we order the grill chicken it was not grilled it was made on a plate and was really bad we order Humus plate the it was watery with no taste at all, I cannot remember as bad Humus as this any place I have bee to. And over all this the service was not a service a young guy that have no idea what so ever what he is doing at all. I would never go there again.

Poor service, unattentive wait staff.. will never go back! 1.5 hrs to get food!

Lets start with saying that I usually do not like Hummus.. so I dont really go for it but the person I was eating with said this place was known for hummus.. so we got it. We got the mushrooms with hummus and oh my god, it was so good, we couldnt stop eating it! We got chicken and pasta, another person had salmon, we also got the house steak Lets start with the entree dishes over all, when we asked for string beans, I expected wonderful sautéed string beans no, it was cold string beans in this weird red sauce, I would say I was the most disappointed in this. Also thought the house steak was good but for a small size.. it was like 54 dollars... yes steak was good, but it was so small.. and too expensive. But since the place is a steak house we knew we had to order and try it. Pasta was good, entree was a good size, nothing extra ordinary but definitely not terrible.

My gf family brought us here for birthday dinner, and we were nothing but pleased with everything this place has to offer, we all started with combination salads plate - served with 4 oven warmed pita which I would highly recommend for open dish, right after we finish we got the steaks and the baby chickens that were cooked precisely and made of fresh delicious meat. The only thing I would recommend them to change is the amount of waitress. They were too busy and quite inpatient for any questions about the menu probably due to the fact the the restaurant was packed

Went there last week! With reservations waited over 1/2 hr! Food was decent at best and it is wat over priced!

Decent food but horrible service. I don't plan on going back. We ended up waiting 45 minutes before a waiter even came by to take our order. Another 30 at least before we got food. Every time we needed something I had to get up and search for the waiter. I don't plan on going back.

Very cozy and friendly environment the food is great service is okay depends on who takes care of you. I have been coming here almost twenty years and I never been disappointed. Highly recommend.