
When You Want To Be A Little Fancy, Stay In Queens, and Not Compromise on Quality
Recently, we asked our followers for upscale suggestions for Valentine's Day; we had already been to many of the higher end places in Queens but we were curious to hear your favorites and see where you would send us. More than not, many of you suggested places in Manhattan or Brooklyn, so in typical QueensEats fashion, we want to show you that you don't have to leave Queens to find a great special occasion spot where you can have a great meal with a loved one on a date or take family for a milestone while also spending money locally. Warning: Be prepared to spend a bit of money as you are paying for a higher quality product, very attentive service, and ambiance.
Some restaurants to still be considered for this list: Il Trianglo, Tara, Maiella, Sushi Daizen, Levante, Tavern 157, Allora
Restaurants to be revisited (lacking a recent review or picture) but QueensEats recommended: Park Side, Don Peppe, Trattoria L'incontro
SPECIAL OCCASION SUPPERS

CASA DEL CHEF
Woodside, Queens
What to Order: Chef's Tasting Menu
Good For: Dates, small groups

GAIJIN
Astoria, Queens
What to Order: Any of the Omakases
Good For: Dates

CASA ENRIQUE
Long Island City, Queens
What to Order: Enchiladas, Tres Leches Cake
Good For: Dates, medium sized groups

COTE SOLEIL
Sunnyside, Queens
What to Order: Escargot, Foie Gras, Beef bourguignon, Creme brûlée
Good for: Small groups, dates

CHIVITO D'ORO
Jackson Heights, Queens
What to Order: Parrillada for 2 (feeds 3-4), Empanadas, Grilled provolone
Good for: Large groups

CHRISTO'S STEAKHOUSE
Astoria, Queens
What to Order: Porterhouse for Two
Good for: Groups and dates

CRESENT GRILL
Long Island City, Queens
What to Order: Anything on their specials menu, farm to table meats
Good For: Groups and dates

IKI
Flushing, Queens
What to Order: Omakase
Good for: Dates

RINCON CRIOLLO
Corona, Queens
What to Order: Ropa vieja, lechón, chicharron de pollo, oxtails, flan
Good for: Birthdays, groups

M. WELLS
Long Island City
What to order: Any of the steaks, shellfish platters, bone marrow, foie gras
Good for: Dates and groups