Restaurant Week Arrives In The Astoria‑Ditmars Area: Here’s What To Know

QUEENS, NY —Foodies, get ready to dig in: Astoria‑Ditmars Restaurant Week is back with prix‑fixe menus and special deals through the end of the weekend.

It’s the perfect excuse to revisit old favorites and try something new along the bustling corridor.

The Astoria‑Ditmars Restaurant Week, which began on April 13, runs through April 26 and features special menus and deals at 32 local restaurants, bars and food carts.

The street becomes a global food crawl, highlighting the lively mix of eateries that have made Ditmars a destination.

Participating spots will spotlight the neighborhood’s best dishes and drinks, while the event supports local businesses and aims to draw more foot traffic to the area, officials said.

A full roster of Ditmars favorites and hidden gems are taking part this year, from Greek stands and neighborhood diners to cocktail bars and dessert spots.

The following businesses are listed as participants in the 2026 Astoria‑Ditmars Restaurant Week, based on the event’s official roster:

• Ayy Chihuahua
• Bier & Cheese Collective
• Bohemian Hall
• Botte
• Cakes by Nerwan
• Coffeelato
• Cookie Crumz
• Grill Lovers
• Hamido Seafood
• Jack’s Pizza
• Kitty Sullivan’s
• OK Café
• Murphy’s
• Porta 23
• Queen’s Room
• Rice K
• Rivercrest
• Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli
• Souvlaki Lady
• Spanglish
• Sweet Spot
• Tasty’s Diner
• The Bonnie
• The Last Word
• The Pomeroy
• Tokyo Ya
• Tootles & French
• Tufino Pizza
• Victory Garden Cafe
• Wylie’s Astoria
• Yaar

As part of Restaurant Week, participating businesses are offering prix‑fixe menus, giving locals a chance to enjoy multi‑course dining at a value while supporting small restaurants.

No tickets are required; diners simply visit participating locations during the promotion period.

One example is Victory Garden Cafe on Steinway Street in Astoria, which is running a $30 lunch and dinner three‑course special:

$30 Lunch & Dinner 3‑Course Special

1. Greek dips with pita
2. Greek salad
3. Entrée with lemon potatoes (choose one):
   1. Chicken balsamico
   2. Baked wild salmon
   3. Baby lamb chops (+$5)

The cafe is also offering à‑la‑carte specials, including grilled octopus ($22), crispy calamari ($15) and feta saganaki ($13), according to the restaurant’s promotion.

Another deal is running at Cakes by Nerwan, the pastry shop at 23‑02 31st St. in Astoria, which is offering special pricing on its treats: six regular cupcakes for $25, four cake jars for $35 and a dozen regular cupcakes for $45, per the shop’s event details.

For more information on all the deals happening this week, visit the official Astoria‑Ditmars Restaurant Week Instagram page, where participating spots are sharing their special menus and promotions throughout the event.