Central Bar Lounge

Very nice décor. Definitely dress to impress. The Lamb Sliders was awesome. When the weather is nice, there’s also an outside area in the back. There have Valet parking too.

One time is enough for me.
I came here for an engagement party and I was not impressed. This place is very small and has no dance floor but it’s not like they really need it with that DJ. Our party had bottle service but we ordered a round of shots (Patron:$ 12 each). There really wasn’t much going on at this place on a Saturday night and the crowd was mostly a whole bunch of creeps trying to menace women any chance they got.
Shoutout to the bouncer that was kind enough to be my photographer all night.

Horrible music and meatpacking district drink prices, (for watered down drinks). This place went downhill.

The place is nice the music was awesome !!! But we tried getting drinks several times at the bar and every time it took like 15 minutes… We got so tired of waiting for drinks that we decided to leave … We really were loving the place but maybe they need more bartenders … There’s no reason why you have to wait so long for drinks… not even in the busiest places in Manhattan you wait that long… I would recommend having more bartender in weekends or Bartender With good experience to handle steady crowds…
PS: The drinks are seem to be water down. We order Ketel One Vodka and tasted like cheap vodka… seems like they water down the liquor

Literally a bore. The music was terrible. I just wanted to dance to some top 40, but all I got was electric by a wannabe DJ. Place was empty on a Saturday night. Way too many bartenders. Drinks are overpriced to the max. The first bartender was quite nice, she served our drinks with a smile. The second bartender was horrible. She literally didn’t want to serve us because we weren’t paying attention to her tits. Douchey guys everywhere. It’s douche town in there! Guys are so touchy feely and gross. Bouncer standing by the DJ was the only person doing his job and was attentive. He actually went and told the creepy douchey short guys to stop and leave us alone. The icing on the cake was the lady in the bathroom. She went out of her way to tell my friend that I shouldn’t finish my drink because apparently I was too drunk. Like, um, just stop lady, please? You’re making a crappy night worse. We tipped you, now stop. One star for the bouncer doing his job and another for the place being pretty. –1 for the terrible music and –974 327 for the lady in the bathroom.

Not my cup of tea…
I went here late one night to party with my roommate (who recommended the place). It was an okay experience, I do not recommend this place for a few reasons.
DIVERSITY: Mostly Italians/​American Whites/​Middle Easterners. I did not see a lot of Black Americans nor Hispanics nor Asians.
AMBIANCE: Very pretty, easy to maneuver around and walk from one end of the place to another. There were two large bars/​an area for smoking/​plenty tables for seating. Bathrooms were clean and small.
MUSIC: It was really good. A lot of up-​beat hype music was being played. 2000s to current.
DRINKS: Meh … very light with the liquor. I noticed many people stick with the beers at this place.
Overall: The crowd was chatty, Not much dancing, Guy to girl ratio was like 5 guys for 1 girl… awkward! The guys were overbearing and acted like they come from rachet city. The bouncers were simple. No problems going in. This place is one of those wannabe classy but really ain’t nothing special.

If I was rating this lounge on décor and interior alone, the rating would be much higher. Central Lounge is as beautifully decorated as it is spacious, and great for hosting events. In my case, I was there for a work event where food, beer, and wine were provided. The penne a la vodka they had was good, nice and garlicky, but the chicken they served was a bit dry. My beverage of choice was beer, and I was disappointed to find that each one I ordered bordered on being warm. I can’t say too much about the service since this was a closed event, but the staff seemed attentive enough. All in all, it was a fun experience but not enough to make me want to come back of my own volition.

Every time I’ve come here I’ve had a fun time. Drinks are pricey but the atmosphere is great. Getting into the club after 11 may be tough, but overall in my opinion has been worth it. They even have a patio outside where you can chill and get away from the EDM for a while.

It was 12:30 am on a Saturday night, there were about 5 other people waiting on line. The bouncers ignored us as if we were invisible. Bouncers make up a club and is a big part of a club. If the bouncer, especially the bouncer’s supervisor is not replaced I see the fall of this place soon. They are not professional at all!
No cover. Everyone seemed to be in the back by the DJ.
My friends and I decided to get bottle service. We were seated in a cramped section near the bathrooms. Mind you, our «table» hardly had any space for our bucket and glasses. So terrible. The waitress not once came over to check up on us after we gave her a generous tip. The f***!!!
The interior is elegant, sexy, and appealing but the layout is a bit funky. Music was on point all night; played house music until 2ish then switched over to hip hop and dancehall. There’s also a nice outdoor patio/​area in the back if you need to take a smoke break. The crowd was mostly Eastern European and Middle Eastern. Sausage Fest! The guys near us were creepy, kept coming to our «table», and one guy kept gyrating on me and wouldn’t leave me alone.
I really wanted to like this place considering it’s one of the few clubs in the area. I don’t recommend going unless you want a night filled with customer service that is so relentlessly terrible and guys sneaking up on you.

I went here yesterday for a friend’s birthday. It was pretty empty. Only a few tables with us being the biggest group (8 girls). Our waitress was nice but there were long periods of time where she wouldn’t come to us. We got drinks and appetizers to start which came relatively quickly. Nothing was to die for and at $ 10 an appetizer, it should’ve been better. The «Greek fries» that were supposed to have seasoning and feta were just a plate of fries with a little bit of feta sprinkled on top. I’ve had some AMAZING Greek fries before and these were not them. Kinda sucks when you get a better plate at a diner rather than a fancy place like this.
Anyway then we ordered our entrees and waited… and waited… and waited. About 45 min of waiting later, the waitress gave us a free round of lemon drop shots as an apology for the wait. Fine. At an hour, she gave another round. At this point I barely wanted the shot, let alone food. My appetite was gone. Finally after a little over an hour the entrees came and it was ok but not great and definitely not worth the hefty price tag. They blamed the wait on a private party.
Since it was so late, we ended up sticking around for the club part. They have a $ 30 limit on cards which means you either have to get a minimum 3 drinks every time you order or 2 drinks and a shot ($ 11 shots) in order to use your card. No thanks.
I won’t be returning for dinner ever again. I’ve been to the club a number of times before but don’t remember that card limit.

I went here on a Saturday for someone’s birthday. I was with a solid 3:1 girl/​guy ratio and got in quickly.
The club its self is modern and typical to what you would find in Manhattan, but the layout is weird and does not flow well. The drinks are weak and overpriced, especially for being so far out in Queens.
This place was a sausage fest. The girls I arrived with all complained that they were aggressively swarmed by short douchey Persians. The music was wack. It’s this generic euro/​house/​pop which probably does cater to the crowd in general, but it’s not good or cool or anything too which I’d want to dance all night. The whole experience was just very basic and droll. I did, however, have fun for the time I was there but that wasn’t at all due to the venue its self.
The only plus was that the staff were friendly and attentive. Also, if you’re some basic ass persian douche then this place the spot for you. Go nuts.

My girlfriends and I were out to dinner in the city (Manhattan) and the meal started winding down… One of us checked instagram and saw that Ja Rule was going to be performing at Central. Central? Hmm. Never heard of it. One of my girlfriends said that Central is in Astoria. Astoria? It seemed like another realm from where we were, but, for Ja Rule, anything is possible.
We got in a taxi and headed to Astoria.
I
was
not
prepared
for…
How freakin’ cute this place is! It’s ulta-​modern, luxe décor quite frankly, shocked me. It was a pleasant surprise. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the promoters were as well. We were told where he would be performing and strategically placed ourselves right in the middle to get a good view. Well, we did. We ended up watching him from the front row and then he posed for pictures with many people (including us) afterwards.
It was the perfect amount of people. I was expecting everyone to be packed like sardines and me to be left feeling very uncomfortable. Nope. I was absolutely comfortable the entire evening AND I was wearing a WHITE blazer which left without one stain. Woooohooo.
Let’s just say that I will keep this place in mind if I am ever in the area (or maybe will see another act there soon).

So, I figured it’s my duty to try each outer borough once.
Central did not disappoint!
Packed on a long weekend — commendable. Most were dressed for a night out, mercifully — although casual dressers (read: casual, not Midwest) were also admitted.
Smoking lounge to the side, dinner to the back.
Music was conversation-​decibel until about midnight when it increased to clubbing status

This place is a gem, a beautiful and elegant club in the heart of queens, with beautiful women, charming men, friendly waitresses and staff, what more can a person ask for? This place is nowhere near ghetto or ratchet, the décor and design of this place is worth every dollar, brand new furniture in the vip section, a fireplace by the bar and gorgeous wooden tables with funky wall interiors, dim lights, huge bars on each side of the main room with options ranging from beer to top shelf items. the martinis ranged from 12 – 14 dollars, while bottle service ranged from 175 – 850 depending on what you choose, imperia was 175, goose is 275, and bacardi is 225. the place is freaking spotless, there was so many staff around constantly cleaning up spilled drinks and napkins on the floor, even the bathroom was spotless, with marble counter tops and five clean stalls, the lines move quickly too.
the dj was great, he played a variety of music from old house, to new house, some trance, good hip hop and rap songs, the place was lively.
the outdoor patio was heated, its perfect to get some air since it is really loud inside with 0 service, of course this is ideal for smokers.
Coat check here isn’t mandatory but in the winter I feel it Is a must, it is only 3 bucks. there is no entrance fee, they offer valet parking, and all items including their sushi are decently priced.
what makes this place unique is that they have two parts of the club, the other side of the club has another dj and another bar and more tables, so if you get tired of techno you can switch over to the other room with the other dj for a different style of music.
I love how this place is large enough with enough furniture for everyone to sit, they even have these hidden hallways past the bathroom with more furniture to rest if you get tired, not once on the dancefloor was I pushed or shoved, there was a large enough space for everyone, we didn’t feel like a pack of sardines.
there was 0 fights, the vibe was great, everyone was really friendly, not once did I see anyone grill each other, 0 drama.
the security guards also don’t act like jerks, they don’t care about your background or your size, everyone is welcome here compared to other places in manhattan.
also they have live performances on Fridays, im talkin bout fat joe and Omarion, to troy ave, it cant get better then this!

WARNING: AVOID AT ALL COSTS (Read Below)
My husband and I came here on Saturday night when I was looking for a venue to celebrate his birthday. We got inside and made our way to a table near the bar. There was a busy crowd further inside the place and fairly enough amount of staff who kept passing back and forth. Moments later, I had to check if we were invisible because 10 mins had passed and nobody seemed to notice us. Somebody finally came after I approached one of the staff that we’ve been waiting in our table for quite awhile and we need water and the menu. Incredibly inattentive staff, tsk tsk.
We ordered Grilled Octopus, Chicken Satay, Ammos Roll and Volcano Roll. 15 mins after, Grilled Octopus was served, then waited another 10 mins for the Chicken Satay to arrive which tasted so awful. Our drinks kept both of us busy until we noticed that 40 mins after, our sushi weren’t there yet. I followed up with the waitress who said it’s gonna be there in 10 mins. After 10 mins, she came to our table and told us if we would like to order something else because they couldn’t make Ammos Roll at the moment. WOW, why didn’t anybody tell us from the start? And lo and behold, the Volcano Roll was not even there too. You said 10 mins, remember???
At this moment, I could see the waiters and waitresses just chatting and socializing in the bar and in other corners, like they were having their own party. Even the manager was just chatting and laughing with them instead of checking with the customers if everything is alright (like what managers usually do to us in good restaurants). ONLY a weak manager will allow a place to run like this. If your employees respect you, they will make sure that they’re always on top of everything. In short, he doesn’t know how to control and direct his staff.
10 mins later, the waitress came back with the Volcano Roll and apologized for the delay. She explained that there was a party event that they were taking care of. It’s an invalid excuse for me. They should be prepared if they know they are gonna have an event. Not only are they inattentive but they’re also incompetent.
Usually, my husband and I are very generous with tips but this time we didn’t give any. I also wrote a note in the receipt saying «Pls improve your service… it’s very poor.»
We noticed a couple sitting close to us didnt get any service yet. They were sitting there for like 15 mins or so. We told our waitress about it as we were leaving.
When we took our coats and the lady heard our tale, she felt bad and offered us drinks which we gracefully declined. No drink can ever suffice the bad (worst!) experience we had in the place.
So we ended up having my husband’s birthday celebration at Don Coqui Astoria. I chose the place even if it was way more expensive than Central Lounge. Their service was excellent and the whole family was satisfied.

Came here for a non-​traditional baby shower on an early Saturday night and really enjoyed myself. The ambiance is really nice for a Queens club/​lounge. The souvlaki and lemon potatoes were my favorite from the buffet. I didn’t know what to expect since I only know of this as a fist pumping, Greek club but they really pulled out elegance for the shower!

I come here like 3 – 4 times a year maybe more for birthdays… We always have a good time… But… the guys at the door are really rude like we’re getting a table, calm down no ones «cutting» the line… Bad aura from them but once inside had a blast. Our waitress catered to us all night made sure our drinks were always filled … This place does get packed I would only recommend coming here if are getting a table otherwise you’ll just be standing in this mish mosh of people. I’ve read that some reviews state people are just kind of standing there well u can’t really move much and the 2^nd you bump into that girl or guy that’s had one too many your night can take a turn for the worst haha … Have a good night and get the table it’s worth it and u can dance in your little area. Clean…
Bathrooms could be a little better the door is like right against the toilet when u open it, it’s strange lol
A little pricey on the bottles but whatever I’m sure people have paid more at places that were sh*t… Other than that, good times.

Flashback circa 2012-​early 2014… Ooooo Central… The times my comrades and I have had here have been memorable. We would come here religiously to have fun, chill, listen to great music and meet new people. I only had the opportunity to dine here once before and I just had the sushi, which was above par .
Present time, I found myself going there on a Saturday night, Oct 18^th, for my wifeys close friend 24^th birthday celebration. Now don’t get me wrong, Central is a beautiful place, and very upper echelon for Queens. The décor and ambiance is worth coming here on any night. However and sadly, i might add, the food and the service left much to be desired.
We had a party of approximately 10 ppl, so im thinking one waitress would be more than enough to handle this sort of range. It was a Prix Fixe menu, $ 33 per person, which was reasonable. I had scouted the menu online and wanted to try the Grilled Octopus because everyone raved about it. (It wasn’t on Prix fixe but we still got it anyway). The appetizers were a collection of six: ranging from Calamari to Kani Salad to edamame and sushi, of course. The calamari was very crunchy and tasty. The edamame basically tasted the same as anywhere else you eat it. The kani salad was a case of a small portion on a big plate, I could have eaten the whole thing with a swipe of a spoon. The salad was decorated with apples around mesculune greens and not much else really.
These appetizers would probably tasted better if, I don’t know, maybe they all came out at once!!! Wthh??? Was up with the service over there??? It took a substantially long time to get the appies. I ordered 4 Jack & Cokes. The first two were heavily watered down, the third was filled to the brim with ice again. Don’t even get me started on the entrees. I had ordered the filet mignon, which I probably shouldn’t have, seeing as its not a steakhouse and realistically, what else should I have expected, so I’ll take the blame for my overzealousness. Wifey had the salmon, which she said was very tender. She liked the salmon until the next day when she had a case off FOOD POISONING all day. So yes, not a good sign.
The presentation of the food was nice and appealing to the eye but not necessarily the taste buds. And again, I cannot stress the importance for any restaurant, THE SERVICE HAS TO BE NUMBER #1. The main reason the my wife’s friend did her birthday there was because she was there for a birthday for a friend a few years prior and she had raved about the «service and attentiveness of the staff». Unfortunately, she did not receive the same courteousy on her special day, which is not right in any way.
While I really love Central as a lounge/​nightclub to go dance, party and hang out with friends, I can’t get behind its cuisine nor their lack of attention to the patrons, especially knowing its someone birthday… think about it if it was ur bday and how would u feel.
Conclusion: as a lounge/​nightclub: 4.5.
As a restaurant: 2.2÷3.

This place blows! My friend had her birthday here. The space itself is aesthetically beautiful, but it quickly became nauseatingly packed that Saturday night. Everyone was shoving everyone to be able to move even a few inches. The fire marshal would have had a field day here, I’m sure.
The bartenders were throwing paper napkins in the air like confetti every few minutes. By the end of the night, the floor looked like a dirty bathroom, with the napkins sticking to everyone’s shoes being dragged around like toilet paper. Classy.
So was it the sardine-​like environment, the dirty floor, or the the overpriced drinks that ruined our night? Not even. Some guy attempted to punch my friend in the face (no idea how it escalated, but classy nonetheless), missed, and hit my girl friend instead! But did hitting a girl faze this jackhole? No way. He swung and again and hit his intended target, but then ran away and hid in VIP. We told the bouncer what happened (coward was hiding right behind him), and the bouncer ignored us and let him get away with it.
Sorry we’re not dropping $$ on bottles, but the guy should have at least gotten reprimanded, if not thrown out!
A pox on you, Central! I shall never return!

Its a Manahattan venue in queens, works for me.
Friendly staff, the bouncers don’t power trip. The bartenders are friendly and fast. The time I had an issue with my drink, I had it done over, no big deal.
It is pricey, but worth it. Its NOT a dive bar so come on people.
Sushi is really good and creative. This place is packed on Fri and Saturday night. Girls decked out, high heels and short dresses. DJ is pretty good. Its on Steinway, in Queens so yes there are Greek people as well as others. whats the big deal?
Mixed crowd: from locals, to groups celebrating to a few older couples. Everyone dresses nice! Great spot!