Bel Aire Diner

The Bel Aire Diner has been a local family-owned and operated local favorite in Astoria for over 50 years. Stop in or order online or by phone for affordable, delicious food today!

8 / 10
350
ratings
  • Phone

    (718) 721-3160

  • Website

    belaireastoria.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

3191 21st St (at Broadway) Astoria , NY 11106 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Bel Aire Diner is open 24 hours a day. It is owned and operated by Argyris Dellaportas. His hard work is one of the reasons why the Daily News named Bel Aire New York’s best diner in 2001 and 2005. Read more

John Brophy

Irish breakfast is basically english breakfast !! Proper sausages and bacon and hienz bake beans !!! Amazing!!!

Stella

Awesome breakfast ! Great value for money & tastes like heaven. For Deluxe Combo you'll get coffee , juice , 2 eggs , bacon , ham & a waffle (or pancakes , but I reccommend the waffle ) & all that for 10.75$

Valerie S

Such a lovely diner ! Extensive and inventive menu, delicious food, and truly kind and sweet staff . Looking forward to going again. (Also leave room for dessert ! The banana cream pie is phenomenal)

Courtney Klein

Honestly, the food is hit or miss, but I love that I can always rely on them to deliver after a long night of debauchery and drinking. That, alone, gets them all the stars they need.

Kimmie Ohh

During this unfortunate coronavirus, Bel Aire Diner is lifting the community’s spirits by having old school drive-in movies in the parking lot ; allowing entertainment & adhering to social distancing.

Cole Kennedy

You’ve stumbled upon the home of some truly world-class mozzarella sticks and cheesecake .

funky flavor

The grilled cheesebis really good. Its a great late night spot . They have good service and the coffe is amazing.

Eric Black

The menu has become super overloaded and complicated, but the food is great and they are open all the time.

Kellie Silcio

Popeye (spinach ) salad is huge and full of fresh ingredients . You don't need it but the grilled chicken option is great if looking for extra protein. Love the house dressing too.

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☞ Jerry Seinfeld popped in for coffee with Howard Stern who had hot water and a brownie that he ate with a fork like a snob, and whined about being fat.

Mikey Neff

The cookies and cream milkshake is a must no matter what time of the day!

Diane Kahn

Try the caprese omelet with salad instead of potatoes . Very good. Side order unbuttered whole wheat toast with orange marmalade .

Cass Curv

Awesome food and service! Best diner around. Been coming here since I was a little girl!

Nomnom Al

The place you can trust. Every time. It should franchise around the world ???? Amen.

The Sandwich Enthusiast ????

Great diner , for a diner that's not a Jersey diner .

Jade Scarlett

Best diner in Astoria. Burgers are phenomenal and the canoli cheesecake , which I just had, is fantastic!

Dorothy Cook-Walter Dorothy Cook-Walter

Cocktails , APPETIZER , MEXICAN CORNER, SEAFOOD , SHISH KEBABS, BEVERAGES, Desserts .

King Tommy

I love the eggs benedict here! Some of the best in NYC.

Richard Wong

Great food 24/7 I drove from Northern Manhattan to Queens ????

David Solimano

Breakfast food was excellent, service top notch, and prices are reasonable.

Emmaline-Jane

Dishes that will never lead you a stray: 1. Penne Ala Vodka 2. Cheeseburger sliders 3. Waffle Fries 4. Mozzarella sticks . Trust

Chris Z

Pretty much anything on the menu is good eats. Best Diner in NYC by far.

Chazsitty Hughes

There salmon is so goood u will love it its kinds pricey but worth it

Najia Hamid

Grilled cheese during the early AM hours after a late night is perfect. Especially when I live across the street

Chris Cook

Best diner in the area, hands-down. Give the over-played Neptune a skip & come here for great food & service.

Silvana

Food is always fresh and DELISH!!!

Martin Jonasson

Great diner with great breakfast offerings.

Robert Madison

I love the chicken salad sandwich ! Big enough to fill you!

Vincent Borg

Best fries in the world. Prove me wrong. I'll wait here. Eating my fries .

Joe P

Try the Portobello grilled chicken salad . Any omelette and Philly steak sandwich

James Ananiatis

The best diner around!

Tony Gandia

All your standard diner fare in a friendly environment

Ms. Envy

I had a tasty molded apple turnover ... Mmmm mmm good! Yes, it was absolutely disgusting :( although the cheese blitzes are to die for..

Katherine Oiseau

awesome salad i love caesar salad mmmm huge plates so sharing is good :) so cheap !

Tyrone Brewington

Good diner , good food.

Peter Antiaris

The monster chicken sandwich is indeed a monster. Easily feeds two people

Gary Chip

Fuck this place makes me feel like family Kal and Peter are awesome the service I great

Kellie Silcio

Pizza Bagel : cheap , fresh mozz & yummy sauce, nice thick bagel . Perfect snack !

Gurj Bassi

The eggs benedict is bland and too runny but the grilled cheese with tomato or the chicken ceaser wrap are both excellent

Tom Arapidis

Great food. Fast and friendly service .

Mike Gwilt

Try the beef !!

Marcus

Try the Eggs And Sausage - (via @Foodspotting)

Patrick Healy

You won't be blown away or disappointed at this place. It's safe.

The Commander

The Broadway Salad has to be my favorite salad on the planet! Add an almond horn ala mode = happy!

Nelly Martinez

Best Dinner the service is great the food is yummy :-)

Clyde Erwin Barretto

Every serving size here is huge. Salads are great. Burgers are good. Maybe only their sandwiches are on the downside for me.

Freka Sexy

Coolest diner ever! Be specific about how you like your food. Staff is cool :)

Marcus

Try the pancakes - (via @Foodspotting)

Samantha Forsaken

Staff was really nice and Italian Burger was yummy but very greasy!

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