ZipPicks Awards
Best American in Astoria
Master Critic Review
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
Scores:
Value: 6.3
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Craft-beer focused bar where the food is more than an afterthought.
Who should go: Beer lovers who still care about burgers and brunch.
When to visit: Game days or early evening happy hour sessions.
What to order: Burger, wings, crème brûlée French toast.
Insider tip: Check rotating taps for local Queens breweries before ordering.