Restaurant in New York City, United States
Skinnys Cantina
100Pearl PointsEasy Neighborhood Pick

About Skinnys Cantina
Skinnys Cantina is a practical Long Island City pick when location and ease matter more than a destination-dining experience. Lunch is the safer play; dinner works for casual groups near the waterfront, but compare Maiella or American Brass if the meal needs more polish.
Skinnys Cantina is a New York City venue with verified daily hours and a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, the available verified record is limited: this guide does not have confirmed details for cuisine, chef, awards, price range, menu format, seating, booking policy, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations.
Use Skinnys Cantina as a practical option when the confirmed facts fit your plans. It is open from 11 AM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Because more specific dining details are not verified here, the safest recommendation is to check the venue's official channels before planning around a particular menu, service style, or reservation need.
Hours are the clearest planning detail
The verified hours are direct: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Those hours make timing easier to understand, but they do not verify a separate lunch menu, dinner format, happy hour, or late-night program.
If you are comparing options in New York City, consider Skinnys Cantina alongside other dining choices such as Maiella, American Brass, Kaiyo Omakase, Blend on the Water, or SHI. Choose based on the details each venue confirms directly, especially if your plans depend on a specific menu, price point, seating style, or occasion.
Use confirmed basics, then verify the rest
The confirmed dress code is casual, so neat everyday clothing is an appropriate baseline. No formal dress requirement is verified here, no additional style guidance should be assumed without checking directly with the venue.
The verdict: Skinnys Cantina can be considered when you want a New York City venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. For anything more specific, menu, reservations, group accommodations, bar seating, dietary needs, takeout, delivery, or special-occasion suitability, confirm with the venue before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Skinnys Cantina?
Specific dishes and menu details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu information before your visit.
How far ahead should I book Skinnys Cantina?
A booking policy is not verified here. The confirmed hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Check directly with the venue for reservations or wait-time guidance.
Can Skinnys Cantina accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. If you are planning for several people, check the venue's official channels to confirm availability and any booking requirements.
Is lunch or dinner better at Skinnys Cantina?
The verified hours begin at 11 AM daily, with closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. A separate lunch or dinner format is not verified here, so choose your timing based on the posted hours and confirm current service details with the venue.
What should I wear to Skinnys Cantina?
The verified dress code is casual. Neat everyday wear is a reasonable choice, you can check the venue's official channels for any current guidance.
Can I eat at the bar at Skinnys Cantina?
Bar seating details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels if bar seating is important for your visit.
Location
47-05 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
New York City, United States
Compare Skinnys Cantina
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Skinnys Cantina | New York City |
| SHI | New York City |
| Maiella | New York City |
| American Brass | New York City |
| Blend on the Water | New York City |
| Kaiyo Omakase | New York City |
How Skinnys Cantina compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- SHI, Notable alternative
- Maiella, Notable alternative
- American Brass, Notable alternative
- Blend on the Water, Notable alternative
- Kaiyo Omakase, Notable alternative
How it compares on the Long Island City waterfront
Skinnys Cantina is the lowest-commitment choice in this set: easier for a casual lunch or relaxed group meal than Kaiyo Omakase, which is better for diners who want a format-driven sushi experience. If the decision is about value for money, Skinnys Cantina makes sense when convenience is the main value; Kaiyo Omakase makes sense when the meal itself is the reason to go.
Maiella and American Brass are stronger choices for a more polished dinner near the water. Pick Maiella when the night needs a composed sit-down feel, American Brass when the group wants a broader restaurant setting, Skinnys Cantina when the plan is casual and timing matters more than ceremony.
Blend on the Water is the clearer call for a waterfront-ambiance-first evening, especially if the view and room energy are part of the brief. SHI sits closer to the neighborhood-restaurant comparison set; choose it over Skinnys Cantina when the group wants a more defined sit-down alternative nearby.
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