Bel Aire Diner
Diner$$$$
Astoria
"Great mini muffins with breakfast."(2 Tips)
"The Broadway Salad has to be my favorite salad on the planet!"(2 Tips)
"... early AM hours after a late night is perfect. Especially when I live across..."(4 Tips)
"I love the Reuben sandwich and the potato salad."(7 Tips)
106 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- breakfast food
- good for a late night
- sandwiches
- good for groups
- good for a quick meal
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Untapped CitiesDecember 1, 2016Bel 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
Upvoted Jan 11
John BrophyOctober 11, 2014Irish breakfast is basically english breakfast!! Proper sausages and bacon and hienz bake beans!!! Amazing!!!
StellaMarch 20, 2015Awesome 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 SNovember 19, 2019Such 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 KleinSeptember 14, 2019Honestly, 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 OhhMay 25, 2020During 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.
You’ve stumbled upon the home of some truly world-class mozzarella sticks and cheesecake.
funky flavorJanuary 21, 2017The grilled cheesebis really good. Its a great late night spot. They have good service and the coffe is amazing.
The menu has become super overloaded and complicated, but the food is great and they are open all the time.
Kellie SilcioSeptember 3, 2011Popeye (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.
ℋumorousJuly 22, 2014☞ 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.
Try the caprese omelet with salad instead of potatoes. Very good. Side order unbuttered whole wheat toast with orange marmalade.
Cass CurvJune 8, 2013Awesome food and service! Best diner around. Been coming here since I was a little girl!
The place you can trust. Every time. It should franchise around the world 🤲 Amen.
Jade ScarlettFebruary 22, 2015Best diner in Astoria. Burgers are phenomenal and the canoli cheesecake, which I just had, is fantastic!
Dorothy Cook-Walter Dorothy Cook-WalterJune 15, 2016Cocktails , APPETIZER , MEXICAN CORNER, SEAFOOD, SHISH KEBABS, BEVERAGES, Desserts.
I love the eggs benedict here! Some of the best in NYC.
David SolimanoSeptember 10, 2017Breakfast food was excellent, service top notch, and prices are reasonable.
Dishes that will never lead you a stray: 1. Penne Ala Vodka 2. Cheeseburger sliders 3. Waffle Fries 4. Mozzarella sticks. Trust
Pretty much anything on the menu is good eats. Best Diner in NYC by far.
- Grilled cheese during the early AM hours after a late night is perfect. Especially when I live across the street
Chris CookNovember 12, 2011Best diner in the area, hands-down. Give the over-played Neptune a skip & come here for great food & service.
I love the chicken salad sandwich! Big enough to fill you!
Vincent BorgFebruary 23, 2012Best fries in the world. Prove me wrong. I'll wait here. Eating my fries.
Try the Portobello grilled chicken salad. Any omelette and Philly steak sandwich
Ms. EnvyDecember 11, 2011I had a tasty molded apple turnover... Mmmm mmm good! Yes, it was absolutely disgusting :( although the cheese blitzes are to die for..
Katherine OiseauOctober 22, 2012awesome salad i love caesar salad mmmm huge plates so sharing is good :) so cheap!
The monster chicken sandwich is indeed a monster. Easily feeds two people
Fuck this place makes me feel like family Kal and Peter are awesome the service I great- Kellie SilcioSeptember 3, 2011Pizza Bagel: cheap, fresh mozz & yummy sauce, nice thick bagel. Perfect snack!
The eggs benedict is bland and too runny but the grilled cheese with tomato or the chicken ceaser wrap are both excellent
- The CommanderMay 22, 2011The Broadway Salad has to be my favorite salad on the planet! Add an almond horn ala mode = happy!
Every serving size here is huge. Salads are great. Burgers are good. Maybe only their sandwiches are on the downside for me.
Freka SexyJuly 11, 2012Coolest diner ever! Be specific about how you like your food. Staff is cool :)
283 Photos
Foursquare © 2025 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
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!
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(718) 721-3160
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
- 6.9
"Lunch specials are great here. My usual is the turkey bacon omelette. Huge portions and has that nice diner feel."
Gabriel Chung - 5.0
"The apple turnover is huge, but it is light and flakey and delicious."
Will Garré - 7.5
"The services is great! the manhattan clam chowder and mussels marinara is pretty good too."
Ava Lu
Places people like to go after Bel Aire Diner
- 8.5
"Perfect place to walk around and view art exhibits. Also great to sit by the water and read."
Joe M. - 5.3
"Produce is so fresh and clean, I rather buy my produce from here. Meat? Hmm... I like it, but the price is higher. I go to Trade Fair for the meat"
Luisana Santana - 7.9
"Everything is good. The lines to pay are quick. Parking lot is big. View of water is nice. Food court is Cheap and good !!!"
vanessa carballo
Appears on 100 lists
9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC
Created by Untapped Cities
9 items • 36 followers
Created by Chris Cook
7 items • 5 followers