Blackbird's

Servers were amazing, very friendly and helpful. My boyfriend loves the wings and the blackend pasta was delicious. We went on a Sunday night wasnt too packed but was full while the football game was on.

Friday night specials don’t disappoint , Chimichangas today 😊……tasty treat 👍 Shout out to Jackie & Lynne ⭐️

We tried wings and beer here on a Wednesday. Found the food and service to exceed expectations. The bar is rich, and the wings are priceless. Staff is attentive and quick. There's also a jukebox that can be accessed with TouchTunes app. What deserves a special mention? The wings served here have 3 levels of hot. Might wanna start with medium. It's just perfect. What could be better? Not accepting cards for payments is a huge inconvenience today. Might wanna consider keeping a card reader.

We were just on a quick weekend trip, wandering around with no destination. We happened upon this cool little restaurant and decided to give it a try. Boy did we make the best decision on this trip. Our server Jackie was magnificent. Best server we’ve had in a long time. The food, it was out of this world. The jalapeño poppers and swinging swine…. Chefs kiss. I’ll never come back and not eat at least one meal here.

We were impressed with the food and service here. This is one of those places we'd walked by a hundred times and always said "we should check that place out one of these days". We finally did and liked it a lot. Nice bar and restaurant with a good menu with plenty of options, some with a Cajun flare. We ordered the Q18 Burger (half ground beef half ground bacon), the Shrimp Poboy, the Mexican style corn on the cob and half a dozen chicken wings with mild buffalo sauce (they make all of there own sauces so we thought we'd play it safe on the first run). Everything was really good and we were very impressed with the wings. My wife mentioned that this is her new "wing place" so that's that. The burger was good and the poboy could have used a couple more shrimp, but was otherwise good too. The fries, both regular and sweet potato, were crispy and very hot. The wings were crispy under the sauce and I would call their spice level normal so the mild definitely had some heat but didn't get my head sweating. Pretty lively bottled and draft beer list as well as some wine and cocktails which we didn't explore this visit. Several flat screens with various games on for the sports fans and the place was quiet enough to have a conversation without raising your voice much. The bathroom was clean and nice enough. Our waitress Caitlin (sp?) was super friendly and fun and we didn't have any problems with our food or anything else. Very nice friendly local vibe here and we'll certainly be back to try more of the menu. Easily recommend this place.

Blackbirds in Astoria is a neighborhood gem! We stopped by and tried their famous chicken wings, and they absolutely lived up to the hype. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The steak quesadillas were another standout, packed with delicious, well-seasoned steak and melted cheese. The cozy atmosphere made for a great dining experience, and the service was warm and attentive. This is a place to enjoy a drink with friends, Blackbirds is definitely worth a visit.

If you’re in Astoria and you haven’t been to Blackbird Café yet, you’re missing out on one of the best neighborhood gems. This place has everything you want in a bar/restaurant — great food, solid drinks, amazing staff, and just a fun vibe. Let’s start with the star of the show: Wing Wednesday. Easily my favorite night of the week here. The wings are hot, crispy, and always on point. You can go with honey barbecue, mild, hot, or nuclear if you’re brave, and they come with ranch or blue cheese on the side. Whoever’s running that kitchen deserves credit because the consistency is unreal. Now, the sweet potato fries. Most places give you soggy, limp, forgettable fries. Not here. These are crispy and they hold up. They come with chipotle ranch that gives them just the right kick. Honestly, I’d come back just for the fries alone. Add in their creamy mac & cheese and you’ve got peak comfort food. Drinks on Wednesdays are always fun too. All beers (except Guinness and a couple others) are served in mason jars, which just fits the vibe. Shot specials, beer specials — it’s a great midweek hangout. Just a heads-up… Wednesdays are cash only, so plan ahead. The staff is a huge part of why I keep coming back. Shoutout to Lynn and Christine — they’ve been here a while and always take great care of me and my friends. Even if I don’t come in for weeks, they remember my order like clockwork. The barback/food runner (wish I caught his name) deserves love too - he’s always hustling and keeping things moving. Blackbird Café is the kind of spot you don’t just check out once. Between the wings, the fries, the drinks, and the team that makes you feel like a regular, it’s easily one of my go-to places in Astoria. *I don’t have a photo of the sweet potato fries… because they never survive long enough for a photo. They disappear the second they hit the table.* If you know, you know. And if you don’t, go find out

I use to always walk by this place all the time. I'm so glad I decided to finally walk in! Let me just say this place has the best buffalo wings in Astoria. The food and the mix drinks here are amazing. I recommend the Grill Cheese BLT sandwich with a salad!

My feet hurt from the hike here but my taste buds couldn't be happier. The place was busy for a Sunday which explains the wait times. The menu here is straightforward and readable. We enjoyed their attention to taste and presentation equally. I'm planning to come back at the first opportunity.

Ever since a new staff member (a young woman with blue glasses and a braid) started working here, the service has noticeably declined. I've been a regular at this place for quite some time and have always enjoyed the food and overall experience. Unfortunately, no matter how good the food is, poor service can really take away from the dining experience. I hope management addresses this issue, as it would be disappointing to stop coming to a place I've long enjoyed.

I came here to watch football with friends and had a great time! The bar interior is decorated with string lights which gives it a cozy, welcoming vibe. The servers were awesome and very friendly! We ordered the French Onion Soup and the Mozzarangles (Triangle-shaped mozzarella sticks). The French Onion soup was delicious! We were told that it tends to sell out. It's on the seasonal menu, so it's not available all year long. If you're looking for a refreshing alcoholic beverage, I highly recommend the spiked Iced Tea Lemonade. It had great flavor and was a bit sweet but not overly sweet. The tea for the drink is freshly brewed in-house. This spot was a great place to have some good food while watching the game! I definitely recommend checking this place out!

After reading the review that stated best wing in 2023 I decided to give blackbirds a go. That was definitely a bad decision. The wings tasted old..very dry and hard, you could tell they were not fresh at all..I dont know hiw a restuarant could serve their customers like this and st8ll be in business.... do not go there for the wings!!!!!!!!

One of the best wing spots in Astoria. Service is always fast and consistent, staff is nice, and it's just a comfy and cozy place to be in. I do wish the prices were a little easier to stomach but honestly it's not too bad compared to the rest of the area it's located in. Super cool place, can't wait to go back again.

Always great service and atmosphere. Cozy, welcoming, festive, and local patrons. Pretty good food if you like bar/pub bites! Reliably good place.

To me, this place is absolutely perfect. Affordable drinks, great weekly specials, and a cozy, welcoming vibe are all reasons why Blackbird's has stood the test of time as a staple here in Astoria. Service is welcoming and punctual. The bar is one of those big, spacious, old school wooden ones and it's never sticky. The beers on tap are a mix of go-to classics and interesting seasonal pours. But the real reason why I will never not come here is wing night. Where else can you get a dozen wings for $12, and beers for $6? Every time I come here and look at the bill I'm pleasantly surprised, which is a rare feeling to have in this economy. Not to mention that the wings are delicious - they're not those skimpy little wings you find at some sports bars. Big, meaty, and without the ridiculous rules that Dillinger's has you jump through hoops for, this wing night might be the last real value wing night left in Astoria. Don't skip this place.

Just love this place mostly for the hospitality it's becoming my cheers. Kristin the bartender remembers me "oh you're a Raider fan" and always gives my friends and I a great table with a TV. I've been going here for years before the gentrification of Astoria. my fav great drinks and food !

This place has the best wings. I ordered Buffalo and bbq wings for a house warming party yesterday for pick up and they did not disappoint. The Buffalo had the perfect amount of spiciness and went nicely with the ranch on the side. The chicken is perfectly cooked and crunchy in the right places. The barbecue wings are perfect for people that don't do spicy. I have ate in the restaurant and they also have great sliders and Mac and cheese. Their drinks are also really good. Good vibes.

Love this place, the food and drinks are great and the service was excellent! They also play good music.

Awesome wings, cute decor, friendly bartenders, quick service, good beer selection, great fries, average burgers. If the burger were better I'd give a 5, but it was a bit boring. Not bad, just average. Loved the honey bbq wings. Well-crisped and tossed in the right amount of sauce.

Always a solid choice. Great food, laid back ambiance. Just what you want from a neighborhood bar ad restaurant.

What's not to like about Blackbird's? Enjoy myself every time I visit. Steak Tidbits, Jalapeño Poppers and the wings just to name a few of my favorite food items. Attentive and outgoing staff. Always a chill and fun atmosphere. Fantastic local spot.

We've been coming to Blackbirds for almost 7 years and have always loved the food and the people. It's one of the best bars in Astoria in our opinion. This Sunday night for game 6 of the NLCS i was there with my fiancé and my brother and his girlfriend. In the 9th inning, someone changed the game volume to music and multiple people in the bar were confused and wanted the game volume to be put back on. I asked Jacky to please put the game volume back on and they obliged. I should mention i was wearing a Yankees hat because apparently that mattered to her. She then proceeded to go over to their group of friends that were taking up a full corner of the bar and tell them something to the effect of "how dare a Yankee fan have an attitude and ask for the volume to go back on" and didn't address me directly. I didn't hear anything else after that but she was clearly talking about me even more. As we were leaving i confronted her to ask why she is talking about me to strangers at the bar and she proceeded to freeze up. The other bartender, Christen spoke with me and apologized for her as their group of friends proceeded to tell me to shut the f*ck up (he stated he was Jacky's husband?) and Jacky proceeded to not say a word nor apologize. We spent close to $300 as a group and also were here this past Thursday and had an even larger tab of around $400. The local feel of the bar has always been charming but it goes both ways when they clearly get too comfortable there and try to speak about paying customers behind their back to their large group of friends that were sitting at the bar. I happened to hear her which was why i even confronted her in the first place. I hope they realize this isn't their living room and speaking poorly of customers who never acted disrespectful to them is bad for business. They don't own the place and just because their friends are all at the bar, it shouldn't give them a false sense of confidence to bad mouth people because they are having a hard night or whatever triggered her. It's a shame because we have never had a bad experience here until now. Hopefully speaking to the manager tomorrow will clear things up. This was a great place to watch the playoffs until now and unfortunately we wont be back for a while.

Another favorite neighborhood bar & restaurant. Blackbirds is a nice cozy spot in Astoria with tables and full bar, so you can come in for a drink or dinner. The food is always good, I love their wings but they have a full menu with appetizers and bigger bites. I usually get their wings and fries. As of recently I had their spinach dip & steak tidbits all was delicious and fresh. I came here on a Thursday night when they have wing specials and had their "stranger wings" which are wings tossed in blue cheese with carrot and celery shreds and a side of hot sauce. Good service, awesome food and chill vibe.

Undercooked burger. I came here last week. I had heard good things but came away disappointed. My burger which I had asked for to be well done was rare and the cider I also ordered was warm, not chilled. Service was friendly, and given the last-minute nature of my takeaway and the delay in food preparations, i can only an average rating.

Made a quick stop here on a Wednesday evening for some grub/drinks. Not many people at the bar, so grabbed a seat and scanned the menu to start. Wednesday specials included discounted wings, beer, and shots as long as you pay by cash. Decided on the 1/2 Dozen Medium Hot Wings ($7) to go along with a Draft IPA ($6). Both items arrive fast - the six wings are absolutely drenched in a tangy hot sauce, and served alongside some blue cheese sauce. Not bad overall quality, should have gotten the spicier version of the hot sauce. Beer is served in a mason jar and went well with the wings (obviously). Server got me in and out without much delay. Basic bar with decent grub and booze.

I've been to blackbirds a few times and I'm just always so so satisfied. The wings may just be the best in Astoria. The BBQ specifically! They are VERY cleanly and follow all of the covid restrictions to the T! I really love the service as well.. always super friendly and they treat you just like one of their own. Lynn is my favorite! Awesome beers on tap, awesome cans and awesome cocktails! How can you go wrong! Thursday's they have a ton of different wing flavors but I haven't been swayed from my BBQ !! Definitely a must go to spot when visiting Astoria.

One of the best wings? Yes. Spicy level? Nuclear. Thursday special includes $7 for a dozen wings and $5 draft beers. Cash only. Expect the service to be fair. You may have to hunt down the bartender or server as it gets busy later in the night. Why am I just now writing this review after coming here for almost a dozen times this year? Well, I wanted to see if the chicken wings are really that worth it. I would say, absolutely yes. I've also been here on a Saturday brunch, Sunday lunch, and midweek dinner. So yes, chicken wings are a must order!

The service is always great. I might not have ever come here [it's a little out of the way from the rest of the bar scene], but I'm so happy I joined a local darts league that had a match here. It's super cute inside and out, and from the food I did try, I'd love to come back for more. After the first time I went, I followed them on Instagram. During this pandemic, as the weather started to get nicer, I saw them posting this awesome lemonade stand outside. We went to check it out and again, fantastic service. They offered (spiked) regular and pink lemonade in mason jars you could either keep or give back for a raffle ticket. Some guy won a full bottle of flavored vodka. How cool is that? Can't wait for our next visit, if it's not for their lovely homemade lemonade, it will definitely be for the friendly conversation!

I really like coming to this sports bar! I don't think I'm exaggerating by stating they have the best wings in Queens! The staff is extremely friendly, they worked extra hard to find me a seat and take care of my order! I'm definitely coming back for those Thursday specialty wings

Best local pub in this part of Astoria! It's like "Cheers" when Lynn, Marissa, Jackie and Brianne welcome you upon arrival. Oh, and the elevated pub food is fantastic! Love the quesadillas, fish tacos, burgers and wings. Best of all is the chill vibe and playlist!

This was actually a backup choice for dinner but ended up being a very pleasant experience. Not an extensive menu but all items were tasty. Wings, Mac-n-cheese, Jalapeño Poppers, and Onion rings. Good beer selection. Very pleasant service.

I am convinced that every corner Tavern in Astoria is wonderful. After dining one evening at Sparrow's, we finished the avian "daily double" by having dinner at Blackbird's. I went with my lovely wife, daughter, and her boyfriend, for dinner before we headed back to Connecticut. The atmosphere could best be described as warm and inviting for someone new, and warm and comfortable for regulars. They had a diverse selection of beers and signature drinks. We opted for a few local IPAs and had appetizers while we waited for dinner. A black bean and corn relish with fresh made tortilla chips and just enough cilantro to let you know it was there was the perfect complement to the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, served with probably the best fresh made ranch dressing I have ever had. For dinner we had A turkey burger, French onion soup, a creamy chorizo and mushroom dish, and I ordered the house special jambalaya. Everything was made with attention, care, and you can tell, a little bit of love. The jambalaya which I had was a mixture of chicken, fish, shrimp, and andouille, simmered in a wonderfully spicy broth with just enough rice to soak up every last drop. It was delicious. Not that we had room after this repast, but the one caveat to Blackbirds is that they do not serve dessert. No problem, as in most neighborhoods there are bakeshops and specialty dessert shops everywhere, so when you're done, you could work off part of the dinner by going to the crêpe place across the street!

By far the best wings in Astoria. Come on Wednesday for the $7 wing special and $5 mason jar beers. Always a good vibe and tons of rotating draft beers.

Great food great drinks great ambience! Great service! Good place for sports or whatever

I really, really liked this place. Went here after work with my two friends. We got there at about 4:30. You can seat yourself wherever you want. They have an extensive menu, many beer specials but I don't care for beer. The cocktails were $1 off during happy hour. They could do better with that. At least from 4-7 have a better happy hour price on cocktails. The decor is beautiful! I felt like I was in a cabin in Maine I absolutely loved the quaint, cozy feel. They have pub style tables a full bar and regular height tables. We chose a table at the back. They play lots of beatles music and that type of music. Service was very good as well. One of the girls doesn't drink and wanted coffee and the waitress brewed some just for her. On to the food. It was really good. I wasn't expecting it to be so good for bar food but it was really tasty, well prepared and everything came nout together & it was hot! We got mild wings, steak tidbits on garlic toast, nachos, mac & cheese and sweet potato fries. Wings - cooked well, not too big, good flavor,crispy & nice portion size. Sweet potato fries - crispy, salted with a side of aioli that was very good. I think out was chipotle flavored. Nachos- crispy, cheese sauce with pickled jalapenos, black olives, tomato, lettuce & a side of sour cream and guacamole (we got meatless) Steak tid bits on garlic toast- steak was tender, cooked well with melted cheese on top & an au ju that was so flavorful it really made it come together. Mac & Cheese- comes to the table in a cast iron skillet. The cheese sauce is rich, creamy, cheesy and seasoned just right. Pasta is al dente and it's enough to share when you're sharing several things. We got only one drink each. I can't remember the name, something hawaiian. It had vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and mint leaves. It was good but too small for $9 & didn't do a thing to me. Very weak. I liked the place & I'd go back!

I've been past Black Bird many times, but never went in, because the outside was so nice I expected the food to be very expensive, but I was wrong. The food is very reasonably priced, and the drink menu is extensive, which I always appreciate. Everything was really good, and the service was quick. I learned upon entering that the place is, in fact, named for the Beatles song, which I was also wondering about before coming. I'll definitely be back, the food was excellent, and the pricing was more fair than a lot of Astoria.

This place should be on Triple D Guy Fieri would love this place! The food was amazing. Saw some great reviews so i had faith in my yelpers.. My boyfriend and his friends wanted to come here to watch the hockey team so thats how we ended up here. We ordered nachos with chili bc our waitress asked if we did i said i guess.... They had lots of jalapenos and def had some kick. I ordered the warm winter salad. I asked the waitress what the size of the salad was. She said its a pretty big size and she wasnt kidding... The salad was warm well dressed in a warm balsamic dressing parsnips. Pears,beets and this crostini bread with goat cheese. All ingredients tasted fresh and were delicious. I love when a place uses seasonal ingredients. Love when the menu changes seasonal!! My bf got the brisket sandwich. I sneaked a piece and it was out of this world... I think next time i will order it. Super moist and tender! Overall the place was great but the place wasnt packed but the food did take forever to come out. The food was really good just need to be patient!

I've been here so far 3 times. All with my boyfriend who actually introduced me to this place - and I'm so happy he did. I'm curious if it ever gets crazy packed in here because I have spent time here on 2 Saturday nights and 1 Tuesday and the place is usually kind of quiet and empty. Don't get me wrong, I love that because it makes for a fun, casual (yet intimate) date spot (or get together with the girls spot!) in which you can actually have a conversation and HEAR your company talk. They have waitress service here which is sometimes normal speed or kind of slow...the food here is pretty good and standard bar grub as far as selection, quality and taste goes. I've had their cheese quesadilla, fried and chicken tenders and all were good stuff. Too bad they don't have mozzarella sticks. I really like mozzarella sticks and they're like a 'bar food' staple... Drinks here are pretty decent - I say decent because their mojitos and "sassy martinis" are tasty but lacking in booze for the most part. Stick with their fantastic beer selection here unless you only like booze-less, fruity drinks. I normally go for an Albita beer or a Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier (a German Hefeweizen beer that Studio Square also carries). I've never done happy hour here, but each weeknight they do something special and I think Sundays they do a Chicken & Waffle Brunch...I really want to come here for that! Blackbird's IS a neat bar and probably best for pre-gaming before heading to something else, just sayin'..

I've passed by Blackbird's many times and it seemed like a pretty nice neighborhood spot with live music and a whole bunch of different specials. I was looking for a brunch spot on Sunday-since that's what the GF was looking for and got a sports bar type of feel-not neccesarily a bad thing, just not what I was expecting. Well, aside from the gaggle of drunken fans that were yelling at the Dolphins then the Redskins then the Jets...I'm not sure if they were fans or just drunk on a Sunday and just blaming whatever team for the ills of the world. The gameday specials were pretty nice though, with half-price wings and bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers. In addition they had poutine, which they called something else but fries, gravy, cheese curds is poutine no matter how you slice it. The wings were pretty tasty-with just the right amount of heat and the poppers were made in house were pretty tasty-wrapping it in bacon instead of breading and frying it was a genius move. Service was okay-well, to be honest it was slow but there was only 1 person and the bar was pretty full. If it's really filled with so many people on Sunday why not more staff? I also think there was only 1 guy in the kitchen too because our food took a while to come out and occassionally we'd see him come out clear some tables and then go back to the kitchen. I really want to like this place more but the staff could use an assist and maybe it would help with the pretty long wait times for stuff.

I was in search of a Wednesday day night wing special . I know a spot for Monday , Tuesday and now I needed one for Wednesday. So of course I got in yelp and Bammm blackbird appears. So I went. They had draft beer for happy hours but I am soooo not a beer drinker . So I ordered a drink with stoking vodka lemonade and blue curacao . Man that drunk taste like pure lemonade with bum vodka in it. The price was 9 dollars for that crap . Needless to say I didn't order another . The wings were awesome . They taste just as good as the ones I get from my Tuesday spot Dillingers . Nice crispy and not fried too long . The sauce is what is needed for all buffalo wings in my opinion . Sooo good I can barely explain . Please go on a Wednesday to taste these savory wings. Just remember Wednesday is a cash only day ! Wings are half price on Wednesday's so that's only a whopping $7. You know they are good when ya bd says "it taste like I had them before!" I bet greedy! Service was quick and too the point . Bar seats fill up quickly .

I went here to dine in 3/24/21. The tables were spaced out and there was plexiglass in between a few of them as well. Every Wednesday they said it was cash only because they have wing & beer specials. The hostess and our server were both very nice and accommodating. The food was really good, we ordered the chicken nachos & everything was perfectly portioned on top.. let's just say they were not lacking. We also had the wings which were hot sauce & bbq sauce mixed. Apparently they're famous for their wings & I can see why.

Noticed I accidentally gave this place a 4 star review. It has been nearly perfect every time I've gone. No less than 5 stars here!

Stopped here for one drink and I wouldn't come back. The drink was alright but the waitress herself came off a little rude and seemed kind of nice. It was weird. Its an alright size and their prices are okay but the waitress really did turn us all off so we left after one drink.

Those wings! After doing a search I came across blackbirds winning an award for the best wings in Queens. My husband and I stopped by on a Friday night to give them a try. Cozy bar with lots of seating. We were escorted to a table in the back and ordered the spinach dip and buffalo wings to start. Both were out of this world! The spinach dip was just as I like it, thicker cheesier consistency. The wings were super crispy even while drenched in buffalo sauce. After that we ordered a burger and the fish tacos. I would have preferred the fish to be cut up then breaded, vs large filets of fried fish (made it harder to eat) but the flavors were totally there. The crowd was awesome, and the music was great. Download the touch tunes app to play songs from your phone!

I really wonder why I haven't been here.... the food and service SPOT ON.. I didn't make reservations but the hostess went out of her way to make a table for me, I can't wait to go back

Blackbird's is one of my favorite places in Astoria. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is comfortable and the bathrooms are clean! One of the reasons I love this place is because I can go there by myself and feel 100% comfortable. As a woman this isn't always the case. I feel confident that the staff is looking to keep their customers safe and happy (fed and hydrated too!)

We can here late at night. The bartender Patrick is the best bartender I'm the world, he was working and he not only took our drinks but he was serving as well. This was amazing. I ordered the Blackbird Burger. This burger was hands down the best burger I ever had, I repeat THE BEST BURGER I EVER HAD!!. The chef was the bomb. I want to eat here every week.

Wings are delicious! Spinach artichoke dip is a must try!! Sometimes they don't accept card so be sure to carry cash. Gets really busy during the weekend so I recommend planning ahead and make a reservation.

My husband and I come here on Wednesdays for wing night! Not one bad thing I have to say about this place. You get a dozen wings and your choice of blue cheese or ranch on the side for 6$. Sweeet deal. And the wings are bomb. They also have 4$ beers on draft. The staff is friendly and attentive. They only thing is on Wednesdays, it's cash only. There's plenty of places around to grab cash, so I don't find it to be a big deal. The place is decorated with Christmas lights which give it that warm ambiance (even in the summer haha) and the bathrooms are clean. We Haven't tried anything else on the menu yet, but I hear good things about the mac n cheese.... We'll see you next Wednesday :)

For starters, let's talk about this amazing Wednesday Wing Special: $7 for 12 wings!! I was expecting some subpar wings tossed in buffalo sauce. However, I'm very impressed at not only the crispiness of the wing, but also the flavor of their sauces. There wasn't a diverse selection of sauces considering it was different levels of hot sauce, but they were flavorful and hot (which is such a hard combination to pull off). It's also $5 draft night and they only accept cash on Wednesdays! This is the Wednesday spot for Wings and Beer! They have daily specials and rotating seasonal specials to keep things new and exciting. Darts and a jukebox, TVs to watch sports (and the only bar in the area that shows WWE shows like Raw if you're into that--haven't found any other places to watch wrestling). It also has a cozy atmosphere. I recommend the wings and fries, or their special bacon grind burger.

My mother is the pickiest eater I know. She will only eat turkey burgers and requests her french fries to be "extra, extra, EXTRA (!!) crispy." My mother was on her way to visit me in Queens and texted me one word: "hungry." If Mama's hungry, she ain't happy. And if Mama ain't happy, NOBODY is. I called in a to-go order to Blackbird's. After apologizing in advance, I request my mother's bland order of an overcooked turkey burger, raw onions, cheddar cheese, and her nearly burnt fries. "She won't eat them if they're not as crispy as a stale pork rind," I said. Guess what? Those fries were crispy as h*ll The burger was perfectly overcooked, and to top it all off, MY MOM ATE HER ENTIRE MEAL. Go to Blackbird's. The service is wonderful and they will deliver exactly what you want.

It was a great day. I visited my cousin and saw his beautiful baby girl. That's great, but that doesn't excuse the fact that there's football to watch. My cousin recommended "Blackbird's Bar & Restaurant" and that's where we walked to. Outside looked pretty nice and big, but when you go in it's more long then it is wide. The place was packed and we got sat right in the front. I can't lie a lot went wrong. For starters, our waitress was horrible. She didn't come often enough to our table of six. She mixed up our menus. And the icing on the cake was she was extremely rude. I know she was overwhelmed, but that doesn't give you a excuse to not give good service. On top of it all, they ran the AC in the winter. It was so cold I needed to put my jacket on. We asked them to turn it off and they said they couldn't. So with the review I'm writing, you would think this would be a two start review. So why is it four stars? Well it was the food! The spinach dip was delicious, I loved the cream cheese element to it. We definitely ordered two for the table. The next thing was the Mac & Cheese. What a blend of all the right cheese. I almost ate the entire pan myself. I couldn't believe how good it was. Finally the creme dela creme was my burger. What a great bacon, beef blend. I couldn't believe the flavor that came out of it. They cook it medium so they don't burn the bacon. At first bite I fell to the floor. I completely loved the beef. I am going back again soon. I will return to try more items on the menu. Its sad this place should have five stars but the service is so bad. It's worth noting that the girl was alone, but again, just be nice.

It's just a bar. Came in for a date that wanted to come here. I was excited to come because I've been walking by this place a lot and never been. Came in around 7 on a Wednesday, place was pretty dead. I took a table near the front and was looking at the menus, I was greeted by a brunette lady who had alittle bit of attitude problem. She told me I had to move tables and also that it's cash Wednesday so they only except cash. I was kinda taken back how abrupt and cold she was. I said I would need to go to a atm. She told me to go across the street and walked off. While I was getting suited up to go outside to get cash, I thought "do I want to come back here and tip this girl?" Like she was kinda a b'tch. I decided since this was a date that i wouldn't want this to be the tone of my date and have her ruin it for me. So I left and went to HOME around the corner, and had a wonderful time.

This place has my favorite wings in NYC, possibly ever. It is honestly so hard to find a place with good wings in NYC. Everyone claims they have flavorful wings, with the right amount of sauce and crunch but there is always something lacking. Thankfully to a yelp search and recommendations by Astoria locals, I found Blackbird's. I've ordered a few items, mainly sticking to their medium style wings. Each order has a dozed (a dozen for a dozen? there is a God!) and your choice of ranch or blue cheese. The size portion is great, the individual wing size is more than acceptable, and you'll find yourself happy you came here. A few other standouts are their guacamole and general beer selection. The place has a wide range of seating, so if you prefer high top, low top, or bar, you tend to have your pick as this place never gets obnoxiously crowded (in my experience anyway!) Whats great is that they even do orders over the phone, as my group ordered four dozen wings for the superbowl. The order was ready ON TIME, HOT, and they did not skimp on cooking or flavor. I definitely appreciate a place that sticks to consistency, no matter how busy! if I had to complain about anything, I will say I tried their hurricane drink once and it was more of a light rainshower. Reminded me of watered down kool-aid.

Always walked by this spot, decided to give it a try today. The establishment is located on a corner with plenty of street parking. Gives you a feel as if you are walking into a cave, credited to the design of the entrance. The atmosphere & decor gives you that laid back vibe. Our Waitress/Bartender was Cool, Friendly & Attentive EZ conversations. They offer a variety of special throughout the week, today Friday The Hurricane was on special for $8.00, it was a complete *Fail* a 16oz glass consisting of 99% percent juice. The Chicken Quesadillas were banging & there spicy cucumber salsa was surprisingly good. Spicy & Sweet yummy! Last but definitely not least. I heard such rave reviews about, The Q18 blackbird's own 50-50 burger! half bacon and half chop meat served with french fries! Well dammit I had to try it. I had my Cow/Pig prepared medium rare! The burger was cooked perfectly, but such a let down. The blend was ok, it was not a bad burger by far, but did not live up to the hype, not even close to my top 5 burger list. I wished they would of chose a different bun maybe a pretzel bun. Overall nice chill atmosphere that I will return to, maybe for the Mac & Cheese that I seen everyone ordering :). I am such a pig I swear, food would be the death of me!

First time eating out since Covid. Very happy to see that Blackbirds is taking everything very seriously. Mask, social distanced tables special attention to the restroom. They are doing a great job creating a safe environment. Our server was excellent!! Didn't get her name but she did mention being from Texas. Her service was terrific! Food was also very good. Looking forward to going back soon.

One of the top places in a really strong Astoria food scene Really cool place with a good vibe. Their wings are out of this world good Among the best anywhere. In general, Really really good food here . Excellent place to hang.