Best Brewery & Beer Garden Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rivercrest
Craft-beer focused bar where the food is more than an afterthought.
Worthy Picks
#1
Rivercrest
7.7
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Sports Bar Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Rivercrest is a modern beer bar named for the old Astoria sanitarium site, pouring a deep tap list alongside burgers, wings, and brunch-y comfort dishes. It straddles sports bar and neighborhood hangout, with TVs for games but enough menu range to work for groups that care about food too.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Burger, Buffalo or Dry-Rub Wings, Crème Brûlée French Toast
What Makes it Special: Craft-beer focused bar where the food is more than an afterthought.
7.7
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Live Music Showtime
Group Dining Gatherings
Pet Friendly Paradise
SingleCut Beersmiths, a pioneering Queens brewery opened in 2012, pours music-inspired beers in a taproom with indoor benches and seasonal outdoor tables. Food comes from rotating trucks and bar-style menus, and the space is known as one of Astoria’s most dog-friendly spots for casual hangs with pints and snacks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soft pretzel with beer cheese, Sausage platter, Meat pie
What Makes it Special: Music-obsessed craft brewery with a taproom, outdoor tables, and food.