The chicken salad sandwich was delicious. It was flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. The pickle & cole slaw were the perfect addition to the sandwich. The service was friendly, attentive & made the whole experience even better. Thank you Katerina!! We will definitely be back!!
Diner
Bel Aire Diner
AstoriaQueens
Astoria
Queens
The brief
About Bel Aire Diner
Large, classic Greek diner with a massive menu, chrome accents & 24/7 opening hours.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score12(lower is better)
Inspected12/6/2024
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.2
out of 5
3,898 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Bel Aire Diner
15 verified Google reviews
4.5
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I had a great experience at Bel Aire Diner. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and served in generous portions. I was especially impressed by the large coffee mug, which was a nice touch for coffee lovers. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome throughout our visit. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to return.
Typical NJ Diner. Expansive menu and you can order anything at any time. Very friendly service but I knocked it down a notch because of a curious seating assignment- we were given one of the worst tables in the restaurant near the bussing area with many better options available. Food was typical good with generous portions.
Lovely experience!! The bathrooms were nice…and actual warm water at the sinks. I believe her name was Patricia who waited on us. She was so lovely and very genuine. We were there to check out the diner that Bullseye from Daredevil Born Again (season 2) went to. She showed us some of the things leftover on the walls from the episode. The milkshakes are great!
It was ok. The food was fine, some dishes presentation looked pretty good. The server was nice, moderately attentive and didn't tell us that the kids meals would have been free with adult enterees so we overpaid. The prices are on the higher side and the coffee is worse than a Keurig.
An authentic, old school dinner. Great staff great food. Sitting inside this place transport one back in time to simpler days.
If you’re looking for a quick way to experience inflation on a personal level, I highly recommend Bel Air Diner. Nothing says “classic diner breakfast” like a $22 omelette. At that price I assume the eggs are cage free, stress free, college educated, and personally signed by the chicken.<br><br>Breakfast for three came out to a very reasonable $105, which is impressive considering we didn’t order lobster, champagne, or a small piece of real estate. For a diner, that’s quite an achievement.<br><br>I’ve been coming here for years and always liked the place, which makes this even more disappointing. I understand prices go up, but this feels less like breakfast and more like a financial decision. I will definitely let everyone know about this.<br>Sadly I won’t be back but my compliments to Achilea, who remains the best part of the experience.
The food is good ! Sooo much options! The customer service is top notch! Veronica was very attentive and checking on me frequently!<br>I would definitely come back again!
I was at this location with a group of people & we each had something different to try. The food is good & they serve you plenty. They have a large menu of items to choose from, so it would be easy for you to try something you like or different. Prices on the menu from what we noticed, went mostly from $15-$20. Food service was also good. The restroom area is clean. The parking here is also a plus, as you can park (no meters) in the lot next to the diner.<br>This was our first time at this location & it made a good impression on us. We'll go back again. 😋👍
Loved this diner. Large portions and very friendly staff - everyone was working together, I never really had to wait for utensils, drinks or service. Food came out very quick too!
We came across this diner because it’s near our workplace. It didn’t disappoint. Our server Katerina is such a delight. She went way and beyond to give us a wonderful first-time experience. We would surely be coming back!
Food was pretty good, it was a nice diner in Astoria!<br>It was nice that they had some vegetarian options👍<br>Mac&cheese balls were so junky yet so good lol!
Breakfast at Bel Aire is my favorite thing to do Sunday mornings. The food is consistent and delicious, service is efficient and pleasant - classic NYC diner feels. Martin was a fantastic waiter!! (and he understood the assignment, helping me get the perfect shot of my food while pouring coffee).
Great local diner, always clean and the staff is super friendly. They give our daughter special treats and are so caring. Perfect for a classic meal. Martin is a great server.
Stopped by Bel Aire Diner and loved the experience! The decor is classic and fun, with awesome retro touches; couple of the seats are even designed to look like the back end of a vintage car. Definitely adds to the charm.<br><br>I ordered the corned beef hash with two sunny side up eggs and a side of bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Classic diner comfort food done right.<br><br>The ambiance is casual and relaxing, perfect for a laid-back breakfast or brunch. Friendly service and a clean, well-kept space round it all out. Great spot if you’re in the mood for solid diner fare in a cool, nostalgic setting.
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