Best Trendy Table Hotspots American Restaurants in Forest Hills
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Forest Hills Station House
A high-volume Forest Hills bar-kitchen that still delivers on burger-and-sandwich fundamentals.
Notable Picks
8.4
A high-energy gastropub built for burgers, beer, and pre-train hangs, with a menu that leans comfort-forward but stays tight on execution. Order around one signature burger or sandwich plus one bar snack so the kitchen’s best hits stay hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Forest Hills Garden Burger, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, Poutine
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Forest Hills bar-kitchen that still delivers on burger-and-sandwich fundamentals.
#2
White Radish
8.2
A polished New American room that balances comfort and technique—pastas, seafood, and a few standout plates that reward a focused order. It’s at its best when you go “one luxe starter + one main + one dessert” instead of trying to cover the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Rib Ravioli, Oxtail Croquettes, Duck Two Ways
What Makes it Special: A Forest Hills New American kitchen with legit pasta-and-seafood range.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A design-forward, nightlife-leaning New American bistro that mixes playful plates with a cocktail-bar rhythm. The move is to treat it like a curated order—one signature starter, one main, then call it—so value stays intact and the table doesn’t sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Beet Wellington, Kung Pao Calamari, Braised Short Rib
What Makes it Special: A cocktail-forward bistro where the room and plating are part of the meal.