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Best Trendy Table Hotspots Restaurants in Sunnyside

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Doughnut Plant (Long Island City)
Signature NYC-style doughnuts with standout filled and cake options.

Notable Picks

$ Sunnyside Donuts
A Falchi Building counter stop built around dense, flavor-forward cake doughnuts and signature filled classics that hold up even when you’re grabbing a box for later. Best when you commit to one filled favorite plus one seasonal, then balance it with a simple coffee and get moving.
Must-Try Dishes: Tres Leches doughnut, Crème Brûlée doughnut, Strawberry crème-filled doughnut
What makes it special: Signature NYC-style doughnuts with standout filled and cake options.
$$$ Sunnyside Thai
A high-energy Bangkok-inspired room that leans into bold, street-to-banquet flavors rather than playing it safe. Come hungry, order share-style, and let the kitchen’s savory depth (noodles, curries, seafood) do the heavy lifting while the cocktail program keeps the pace moving.
Must-Try Dishes: Khao Soi, Crab noodles, Mango sticky rice
What makes it special: Bangkok-style flavors in a big, buzzy LIC dining room with cocktails.
8.2
$$ Sunnyside , Mexican
A cocktail-leaning, good-energy spot that’s easiest to love during happy hour when the room feels built for lingering over a couple rounds and shareable starters. Order with restraint, keep it taco-and-snack focused, and let the drinks and vibe do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes: Chips and guacamole, Pescado tacos, Grilled corn salad
What makes it special: Happy-hour pacing with cocktails and taco-friendly snacks in a lively room.

Worthy Picks

$$$$ Sunnyside Sushi
A value-leaning omakase option tucked inside a coworking-style building, designed for a clean, efficient sushi progression rather than a flashy scene. Best for a targeted sushi night when you want a set menu and predictable pacing, not a long roll order and lingering cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes: 13-piece omakase set, 17-piece omakase set, Chirashi bowl
What makes it special: A streamlined, sub-$100 omakase lane in an unexpected LIC setting.
$$ Sunnyside
A Bolivian-leaning menu that shines when you order for contrast: one handheld or snackable item, one hearty plate, and something spicy on the side. The best move is to keep it focused so the bold, savory flavors don’t get lost in over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes: Salteñas, Silpancho, Pique macho
What makes it special: A bold Bolivian lane where one snack plus one plate is the sweet spot.