Long Island City

skyline view modern · 11101

LIC is the date night that photographs well and prices accordingly. Take the F to 21st-Queensbridge or the 7 to Vernon-Jackson and you are inside a glass-tower grid that did not exist in 2010. Gantry Plaza State Park is the move: Manhattan skyline over the East River, the Pepsi-Cola sign as a free prop. MoMA PS1's Warm Up Saturdays in the courtyard remain genuinely good. The tradeoff is honest: ground-floor retail is thin, the streets empty after 10, and the rents read Manhattan-adjacent. Best for a second or third date when the view is the point, not the conversation.

16,137

singles 22–50

51%

male

$75,248

median income

$2,908

median rent

The data

Long Island City by the numbers

Long Island City runs roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in Long Island City is about $75,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
The median renter in Long Island City pays about $2,910 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
About 16,100 Long Island City residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024

On the ground

Local date spots

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18 spots across Long Island City

Long Island City
Dining
Blend LIC
Latin American restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,866
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
47-04 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,866 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Blend LIC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Long Island City
Activity
Movement LIC
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 1,642
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
11-11 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,642 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Movement LIC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor services · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Long Island City
Dining
The Newsroom
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 1,321
Good for groups
Find it
11-01 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,321 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Newsroom.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
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Long Island City
Dining
Manetta's Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 944
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
10-76 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 944 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Manetta's Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri11:30 AM to 10:15 PM
Sat3:30 to 10:15 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Long Island City
Activity
Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 882
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
23-10 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 882 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 10 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 8 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Long Island City
Dining
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC On the Water
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 880
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1-50 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 880 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Osteria Brooklyn @LIC On the Water.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Long Island City
Dining
Tournesol
French restaurant★ 4.5 · 735
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
50-12 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 735 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tournesol.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Long Island City
Dining
Manducatis
Southern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 488
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
13-27 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 488 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Manducatis.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
Drinkology NYC
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 442
Good for groups
Find it
43-04 34th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 442 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Drinkology NYC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Long Island City
Drinks
Dominie's Hoek
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 349
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
48-17 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 349 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dominie's Hoek.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 4 AM
Tue4 PM to 4 AM
Wed4 PM to 4 AM
Thu4 PM to 4 AM
Fri4 PM to 4 AM
Sat12 PM to 4 AM
Sun12 PM to 4 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Long Island City
Drinks
Bar Enzo - Long Island City
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 5 · 310
Find it
10-15 43rd Ave 2nd Fl, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 310 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Enzo - Long Island City.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Long Island City
Drinks
Gantry Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 296
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
47-02 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 296 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gantry Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 4 AM
Sat12 PM to 4 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
The Infamous
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 295
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
22-01 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 295 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Infamous.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
Claret Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 243
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
46-02 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 243 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Claret Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
On The 7 - Where Manhattan Meets LIC
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 189
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
50-04 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 189 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at On The 7 - Where Manhattan Meets LIC.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat6 PM to 1:30 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
Center Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 108
Find it
28-17 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Center Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
Origin Cafe + Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 69
Wheelchair access
Find it
23-11 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Origin Cafe + Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Long Island City
Drinks
The Greats of Craft - LIC Waterfront
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 69
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
47-20 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Greats of Craft - LIC Waterfront.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 12 AM
Sun7 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Long Island City

Long Island City by the numbers

Local date spots

Blend LIC

Movement LIC

The Newsroom

Manetta's Ristorante

Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge

Osteria Brooklyn @LIC On the Water

Tournesol

Manducatis

Drinkology NYC

Dominie's Hoek

Bar Enzo - Long Island City

Gantry Bar

The Infamous

Claret Wine Bar

On The 7 - Where Manhattan Meets LIC

Center Bar

Origin Cafe + Wine Bar

The Greats of Craft - LIC Waterfront

Reach Long Island City singles right where they plan dates.