The Quimby Restaurant
Baisley Park, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Quimby Restaurant is a practical South Ozone Park option rather than a destination meal. Book it when convenience in this part of Queens matters most; choose Don Peppe or Trinciti Roti Shop instead if the group wants a clearer cuisine-driven plan.
About The Quimby Restaurant
Should you book The Quimby Restaurant in New York City? The strongest planning details are direct: it is in New York City, it keeps daily hours from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. Details about a named chef, cuisine, price range, awards, menu format, or service style are not available.
Use The Quimby Restaurant as a practical New York City dining option when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If your decision depends on a specific cuisine, published pricing, a particular atmosphere, or a special-occasion format, compare options before committing.
Use it for convenience, not for a high-stakes night out
The case for booking here is strongest when the group wants a direct New York City restaurant with broad daily hours. Because cuisine type, chef, price range, awards history, or menu structure are not available, the decision should stay practical rather than occasion-driven.
For a tighter brief, compare it with other New York City dining options, including Don Peppe, Trinciti Roti Shop, The Door, Paris Café, and Feltman's of Coney Island, if one of those better matches the plan. The Quimby Restaurant is easiest to evaluate on logistics: New York City location, daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM hours, and smart-casual dress.
Who this works for
Bookers who value simple planning and flexible daily hours will get the clearest use from this venue. Food-focused travelers building a New York City itinerary should treat it as a practical option rather than the anchor meal.
Quick reference: choose this for New York City convenience, daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM hours, and smart-casual dress; cross-shop if cuisine, price certainty, or a specific dining format is the priority.
Planning details
- Location
- 135-25 142nd St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thequimbynyc.com
- Phone
- +13475666233
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Quimby reads as a true neighborhood American restaurant that privileges familiarity over formality. Rather than staging tasting-menu choreography, it accumulates regulars and rituals—the same booth, the same order—so service feels steady and unpretentious. The writing frames the place as relaxed and classic: a local anchor where everyday staples matter and the dining experience is defined by repetition and community. It leans into approachable, unfussy cooking and an atmosphere that welcomes repeat visits, making the room feel like an extension of the neighborhood rather than a destination showcase.
Best For
This is the sort of place you come back to: good for brunches on a slow weekend, reliable for lunch and dinner, and comfortable for family meals or neighborhood business dinners that value familiarity over formality. The restaurant’s identity lives in regularity and domestic traditions, so it suits groups who want a low-stakes, convivial meal and individuals seeking a steady local spot. It’s not pitched as a special-occasion tasting room but as an everyday anchor for the surrounding community.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures when you visit: the Q Burger, Steak Frites and Scottish Salmon are called out as staples. The piece emphasizes the ritual of returning customers and 'the same order,' so start with one of those tried-and-true dishes if you want a representative meal. Expect straightforward, well-executed American preparations rather than experimental tasting sequences; choose dishes that align with the restaurant’s everyday, neighborhood focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming atmosphere with a community-focused vibe, suitable for casual and special occasions.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Q Burger
- Steak Frites
- Scottish Salmon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 135-25 142nd St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Planning details
Location
135-25 142nd St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Door, Notable alternative
- Don Peppe, Italian American, Italian American
- Trinciti Roti Shop, Trinidadian and Tobagonian, Trinidadian and Tobagonian
- Paris Café, Notable alternative
- Feltman's of Coney Island, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in New York City
The Door is the cleaner cross-shop if the group wants a more defined dining plan in New York City. The Quimby Restaurant is easier to justify for convenience around South Ozone Park, but The Door gives diners a clearer reason to choose it when ambiance and occasion value matter more than simple proximity.
Don Peppe is the better pick for Italian American food because the category is explicit. Trinciti Roti Shop is stronger for a specific Trinidadian and Tobagonian craving. Use The Quimby Restaurant when the group is flexible; use those two when cuisine is the decision driver.
Paris Café and Feltman's of Coney Island are better cross-shops when the outing needs a more recognizable setting or casual-experience hook. For value, The Quimby Restaurant may work if the location saves time, but it is harder to judge without a published price range, so avoid making it a splurge-night choice.
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Compare The Quimby Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quimby Restaurant | New York City | , | No published awards |
| The Door | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Don Peppe | New York City | Italian American | 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Trinciti Roti Shop | New York City | Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #882025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Paris Café | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Feltman’s of Coney Island | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Quimby Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. The Quimby Restaurant is in New York City and is open daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
What should a first-timer know about The Quimby Restaurant?
Keep these basics in mind: The Quimby Restaurant is in New York City, its hours are 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM every day, and the dress code is smart casual. Specific details such as cuisine, price range, chef, and menu format are not available.
What is The Quimby Restaurant known for?
The Quimby Restaurant is a New York City restaurant with daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM hours and a smart-casual dress code. Other specific claims are not available.
Where is The Quimby Restaurant located?
The Quimby Restaurant is located in New York City.
