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Donovan's Grill & Tavern

214-16 41st Ave, Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-5353
Ranked #9 of 32 restaurants in Bayside
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Cuisines: American
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Poughkeepsie, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I use to go to Donovan's when I lived in Queens several years ago. The new owners have done a beautiful job renovating making it a much more open establishment. However, the food is still the same - average. I had the sole, potatoes with asparagus (which were very good). Even though we were a large group, the service was... More

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Long Island
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Donovan's is a long popular and attractively decorated watering hole and upscale diner located in Eastern Queens, NYC. Famous for their burgers, which are large and excellent, they also offer many other sandwiches and comfort foods including budget priced multiple course meals. Great place for casual and reasonably priced lunch or supper with friends. If you're driving do take advantage... More

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Oceanside, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

My friends and I call it shea Donovans because after the redid it it almost looks like a fancy restaurant. Great Pub Food , a family place not just a bar. The Best burger in town, and one of the few places with a parking lot! never had a bad meal there , service is always great aswell. More

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NYC
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Donovan's has been a staple in Bayside for years. We had a family celebration. The service is very good. Kelly, our server, was terrific. The food is average. Their Irish specialties are good: shepard's pie, lamb stew & fish and chips. Hamburgers are very good. Other entrees are just average. Good drinks and coffee. More

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Bayside, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
1
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still has those awesome burgers, better than before... The place is renovated brand new. Good and quick lunch spot since I dont have much of a brake. More

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Bayside, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Finally a place that makes you feel welcomed. Not only is there valet parking which anyone in bayside knows its a pain in the a** to park on bell but the second you walk inot the place you are greeted by a friendly hostess. We were seated within 10 min and busboys were at our table saying hello and filling... More

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San Diego, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2009
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On my visit to New York, I was taken out to dinner to Donovan'sby some friends . They said it was the 2nd best hamburger in New York. It was located in a cute little suburb of New York (Bayside). I ordered a cheeseburger and fries and a Manhattan and all of the food was delicious and the drinks were... More

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Bayside
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2008
1
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The difference between the old Donovan's and the newly renovated one is so extreme that words can barely describe it. The old Donovan's was small, outdated and downright cheesy. Now, the place is truly magnificently decorated, and will be a proud Bayside classic establishment for years to come. The decor aside, the food is still pretty good, and the crowd... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2008

Food okay but planned a baby shower months in advance and only 4 days prior to event management contacted us to inform us that the large room we reserved was no longer available. They admitted to an error in their calendar and stated a party of 60 reserved 6 months ago. Yeah sure, can't they come up with a better... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2008

Picture this: Thurs evening, long day of work finished, you're tired, hungry and not in the mood to be messed with. So was I until I got off the train and decided to give the new place a try. Met two friends at the bar, so far so good. We were seated and knew what we wanted right away. I... More

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