Menu
Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, NY, is a gem offering a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. Along with standard diner fare, they provide Happy Hour specials, full bar service, and a cozy 70s aesthetic. Customers rave about the attentive service, especially mentioning server Martin, who goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience. The food is described as delicious, fresh, and customizable for allergies. Popular dishes include the cheesecake, omelettes, burgers, and matzah ball soup. With a family-friendly atmosphere, Bel Aire Diner is a go-to spot for comfort food and relaxation. Don't miss out on this local favorite for a taste of classic American cuisine with a personalized touch.
Beverages
Iced Coffee
Fresh Cut Beans, Brewed Constantly, Served over Ice!
Can Soda
Pepsi, Coke, Diet, etc.
Coffee
Freshly Cut Beans, Brewed Constantly,
Bottled Water
Poland Spring
Homemade Milk Shake
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, etc.
Homemade Lemonades and Iced Tea
Home Brewed Iced Tea, Flavored if you wish.
Bottled Beer
Classic Bottled BEer. All the popular flavors.
Assorted Juices
+ Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato, Grapefruit, Orange
Red or Sparkling Gold Sangria
House Blend with Whiskey and Apple Notes
Margarita
Mexican Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Classic Just as Nature Intended
Soda Float
Scoop of Vanilla Iced Cream
NY Smoothie
Yogurt, Strawberries, Whole Milk and Banana
Homemade Cookies
Baked Chocolate Chip cookies 2 for $3
Layer Cake
Seven Layer, Lemon Coconut, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Fudge, etc.
Deep Fried Oreos
Waffle Battered and Fried to Order. Get 3 or Get 6!
Homemade Apple Pies
Apple or Cherry
Our Famous Cheesecake
Homemade, topped with your favorites like Oreo, Strawberry and Cannoli
All American
Warm Apple Crumb, Vanilla Ice Cream, Graham Crackers Caramel, Whipped Cream
Single Scoop Sundae
Your Choice of Ice Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Wet Walnuts, Cherries, Whipped Cream
Banana Split
Three Scoops of Ice Cream on a Split Banana topped with Walnuts, Whipped Cream, and Cherries
HOMEMADE DESSERTS
HOMEMADE APPETIZERS
10 Wings
Choice of Boneless or Classic / Classic Buffalo, Sweet Thai Chili, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Blackened /
Pick 4 Combo
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers - Mac and Cheese Bites - Onion Rings - Cheesy Fries - Waffle Fries Mozzarella Sticks - Homemade Wings - Sweet Fries - Tater Tots French Fries - Jalapeno Poppers / Choose Any FOUR /
Roadhouse Rings
Homemade Onion Rings, Tangy BBQ, Pulled Pork, Slow-Roasted Pork Belly
BBQ Ranch Onion Rings
Homemade, BBQ, Ranch, Cheese, Scallions
Loaded Fries
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, BBQ Sauce, Shredded Cheese, Jalapenos
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers
Chicken Tenderloins, Buttermilk, Seasoned Flour
Classic Disco Fries
Hand-Cut Fries, Mozzarella, Homemade Gravy
Jalapeno Poppers
Cheddar and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
Mac and Cheese Bites
Ritz Crusted Mac and Cheese Triangles
Bel Aire Tater Tots
Tater Tots, Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Muenster Cheese, Gravy
Mozzarella Stix
Italian And Panko Breaded, Homemade Marinara
Chicken and Biscuits
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers, Buttermilk Biscuits, Homemade Sausage Gravy
Chicken Chupacabra
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Jalapenos, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Sunny-side Egg, Salsa Verde, Rustic Roll
.Classic Chicken Sandwich
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, Buttery Brioche / Ask for your favorite sauce! /
Italiano Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pesto Aioli, Rustic Garlic Roll
Parmigiana Chicken Sandwich
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella Homemade Marinara Sauce, Toasted Hero
Monster Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Muenster Cheese, Kaiser Roll
Caesar Chicken Sandwich
Shredded Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Grated Cheese, Homemade Caesar Dressing, Wrap
Riverview Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Applewood Bacon, Cheddar, Buttery Brioche
Inferno Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack, Buffalo Sauce, Jalapenos, Cajun Hero
CHICKEN SANDWICHES
CHARRED BURGERS
Monster Melt Smash
Two 4-ounce Smash Style Patties, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Muenster Cheese, Grilled Texas Toast
Cobb Burger
Bleu Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Buttery Brioche
ChupaCabra Burger
Jalapenos, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Sunny-side Egg, Salsa Verde, Rustic Roll
BYO Burger
Choose a Patty and then all your toppings. / Charges apply /
Italiano Burger
Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Tomato, Pesto Aioli, Mozzarella Cheese, Rustic Garlic Roll
Smashed Destruction
Two 4-ounce Smash Style Patties, Overloaded with Shredded Cheese / Served with Steak Fries /
Gorilla
Burger Patty on Two Grilled Cheeses Applewood Smoked Bacon and Grilled Tomatoes
Mediterranean Turkey
Turkey Burger, Fresh Spinach, Feta, Cucumbers, Olives, Split and Wrapped in a Pita
Patty Melt
Fried Onions, Cheddar, Thousand Island, Grilled Marble Rye
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Homemade Mac and Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon
Barbecue Burger
BBQ Sauce, Applewood Smoked Bacon Caramelized Onions
.Cheese Burger
All Beef Patty topped with your Choice of Cheese
Sliced Turkey Club
Roasted Turkey with Lettuce, Tomato, Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Bread
Classic BLT
Six Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Lettuce, Tomato, White Toast
BBQ Chicken Melt
Shredded Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tangy BBQ, Marble Rye
Homemade Salad
Choice of: TUNA or SHRIMP $2, Topped with Lettuce and Tomato served on Toast
Classic Grilled Cheese
Your preferred Cheese on Grilled White Bread
BBQ Pork Belly Melt
Slow-Roasted BBQ Pork Belly, Muenster Cheese Caramelized Onions, Grilled Texas Toast
Grilled Italiano
Mozzarella, Parmigiana, Grilled Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Pesto Aioli, Thick Garlic Bread
Avocado Tuna Melt
Homemade Tuna Salad, Sliced Avocado, Tomatoes, Homemade Ranch, Grilled Sourdough White
Shrimp and Avocado
Shrimp Salad, Avocado, Pesto Aioli, Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Scallions, Wrap
Bacon, Apple, Muenster
Red Delicious Apples, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Muenster Cheese, Grilled Marble Rye
Mushroom Melt
Portabella and White Button Mushrooms, Swiss Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Grilled Texas Toast
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Triple Decker. Served with a Side
SANDWICHES, MELTS, CLUBS
CARVING BOARD SANDWICHES
Philly CheeseSteak
Freshly Grilled Thin-Sliced Beef, Onions, Cheddar, Toasted Hero
Classic Reuben
Thousand Island Kraut, Imported Swiss, Grilled Marble Rye / Choice: Pastrami - Corned Beef - Roasted Turkey /
The Classic
Cooked in House, Sliced and Piled High on a Rustic Roll / Roast Turkey Breast - Pulled Pork - Carved Ham - Corned Beef - Roasted Pork Belly - Smoked Pastrami /
Silver Cup
Smoked Pastrami, Caramelized Onions, Melted Swiss, Marble Rye Toast
Spicy Irish Reuben
Corned Beef, Pepper Jack, Potato Salad, Sriracha Aioli, Cajun Sourdough Rye
Hot Open Turkey
Roasted Turkey (White and Dark Meat), Texas Toast Country Gravy
AQ Pulled Pork
Coleslaw, Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork, Homemade Tangy BBQ, Buttery Texas Toast
Turkey Bacon Avocado
Roasted Turkey(White and Dark Meat), Turkey Bacon, Avocado, Mixed Greens, Homemade Ranch, Wrap
Cuban
Pulled Pork, Carved Ham, Pickles, Muenster, Honey Mustard, Grilled Hero
Italiano Pork Belly
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Pesto Aioli, Pickled Red Onions Toasted Rustic Rol
Pastrami Inferno
Pastrami, Jalapenos, Pepper Jack, Sriracha Aioli Cajun Hero
BELT Avocado Salad
Quinoa, Applewood Bacon Bits, Avocado, Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce, HB Egg, Croutons
Grilled Street Corn Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Grilled Corn, Shredded Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Shredded Buffalo Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Corn, Bleu Cheese, Celery, Pickled Red Onions
Caesar Salad
Chunks of Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Grated Cheese Homemade Caesar Dressing
Garden Salad
Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cucumbers, Fresh Broccoli, Mushrooms, Carrots
Grilled Portabella Salad
Roasted Peppers, Portabella Mushrooms, White Mushrooms, Red Onions, Tomatoes
Ionian Salad
Grilled Chicken, Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
Greek Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Feta, Olives, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Oregano
Very Berry Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Mixed Berries, Walnuts, Feta
Classic Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, Bleu Cheese, Tomatoes, Avocado, Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Corn, HB Egg
The Wedge Salad
Iceberg Wedge, Tomatoes, Applewood Bacon, Pickled Red Onions, Bleu Cheese Dressing
FRESHLY TOSSED SALAD
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN DISHES
Veggie Burrito Bowl
Rice topped with Shredded Cheese, Freshly Fried Corn Tortilla Chips, Beans, Corn, Cilantro, Diced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Homemade Guacamole
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Yellow Rice, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Five Vegetable Stir Fry
Zucchini, Onions, Carrots, Cabbage, Peppers, Soy Sauce, Yellow Rice
Jumbo California Vegan Burger
Vegan Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Toasted Bun. Served with a Side
Tofu Quinoa Stir Fry
Pan-Fried Tofu Chunks, Mixed Peppers, Mixed Onions, Stir-Fried Quinoa
Very Berry Quinoa
Baby Spinach, Strawberries, Blueberries, Walnuts, Feta Cheese
Stuffed Burrito
Your Choice with Rice, Corn, Shredded Cheese, Beans, Tomatoes, Guacamole
Mexican Burrito Bowl
Your Choice of Protein served over Rice topped with Shredded Cheese, Freshly Fried Corn Tortilla Chips, Beans, Corn, Cilantro, Diced Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Homemade Guacamole
Cheese Quesadilla
Mozzarella, Cheddar, Flour Tortilla Choice of Side
Muchos Nachos
Fresh Corn Chips, Beef, Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions, Red Sofrito Beans
Shrimp Fajita Skillet
Shrimp, Mixed Peppers, Mixed Onions / Includes a Salad. Choice of Side. /
Chicken Quesadilla
Shredded Chicken, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Choice of Side
Chicken Nachos
Shredded Chicken, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sriracha Aioli, Chorizo, Salsa Verde
Quesadilla Burger
Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, Jalapenos, Flour Tortilla
SOUTH OF THE BORDER DELIGHTS
GREEK DELIGHTS
Gyro
Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Tzatziki
Doner
Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Tzatziki
Gryro Platter
Platter with Greek Salad, and Choice of Side
Doner Platter
Platter with Greek Salad, and Choice of Side
Souvlaki
Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Tzatziki
Souvlaki Platter
Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Tzatziki
Pikilia Platter for Two
Beef Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Chunks of Pork Souvlaki and Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki, Served over Steak Fries with Toasted Pita, and a Greek Salad To Start
Pasticcio
Traditional Baked Greek Dish Layers of Noodles Homemade Meat Sauce, Baked Bechamel Sauce
Greek Fries
Hand-Cut Fries, Tomatoes, Feta, Greek Lemon Vinaigrette
Shrimp Santorini
Olive Oil, Onions, Diced Tomatoes, Feta Cheese Yellow Rice
Homemade Moussaka
Chunks of Potato, Zucchini, Eggplant, Homemade Meat Sauce, Baked Bechamel Sauce
Spinach Pie Spanakopitta
Spinach, Greek Herbs, Feta Cheese baked in Filo
Vegetarian Briam
Zucchini, Eggplant, Potato, Olive Oil, Tomato Sauce, Feta Cheese
Gyro Fries
Hand-Cut Fries, Shredded Chicken, Lemon Vinaigrette, Feta, Tomatoes, Red Onions
Your-Choice Parmigiana
Mozzarella, Homemade Marinara, Spaghetti Pasta / Homemade Breaded Eggplant or Chicken Cutlet /
Chicken A la Vodka
Chicken A la Vodk
Francaise
Egg-Dipped Chicken, Lemon Butter Sauce Yellow Rice
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti topped with Two Homemade Meatballs
Clam Sauce
Whole Clams, Scallions, Fresh Garlic, Red Sauce Fettuccini Pasta
Stuffed Clams (2)
Signature Seafood and Herb Blend
Cheese Ravioli
Choice: Classic - Cream Sauce - Bolognese
Bolognese
Homemade Meat Sauce, Touch of Cream Spaghetti Pasta
Italiano
Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Broccoli Fettuccini Pasta
Scampi
Pan-Fried Chicken, Garlic Butter Sauce, Fresh Broccoli Yellow Rice
Marsala
Pan-Fried Chicken, Mushroom, Marsala Wine Sauce Spaghetti Pasta
Carbonara
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Scallions, Cream Sauce Fettuccini Pasta
Alfredo
Creamy Cheese Sauce, Fettuccini Pasta
ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
Dinner Entrees
Whole 1 Pound Lobster
Choice of Lemon Pepper, Cajun or Garlic Butter Served with Butter Sauce, and Two Sides
Blackened Tilapia and Shrimp
Blackened Tilapia, Shrimp, Southwestern Salsa, Dirty Cajun Rice
Skirt Steak
16 oz Certified Angus, cooked how you like
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Shrimp, Garlic Texas Toast, Cheesy Grits
New York Cut Sirloin Steak
18 oz Certified Angus, cooked how you like
Thanksgiving Dinner
Roasted Turkey (White and Dark Meat), Homemade Stuffing, Homemade Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Meatloaf
Just like Grandma used to make, Homemade GravyNew York Cut Sirloin Steak 36.99 / Served with Mashed Potatoes /
Rotisserie Chicken
Specialty Herb Blend, Homemade Stuffing
Grilled Pork Chops
Charred, Specialty Herb Blend
Pick Two Combo
SKILLET Breakfast Bake
SKILLET: Corned Beef Hash, Sliced Avocado, Cheddar
SKILLET Mexican
SKILLET: Grilled Jalapenos, Grilled Corn, Avocado, Tomatoes, Homemade Beans, Cheddar
SKILLET Country Style
SKILLET: Home Fries, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Roasted Peppers
SKILLET Vegetarian Bake
SKILLET: Portabella,Mushrooms,Home Fries, Avocado, Mozzarella
.Farmer's Omelet
Bacon, Ham and Sausage
.Cheese Omelet
Your Choice of Cheese
.Meat and Cheese Omelet
Choose your Meat, Choose your Cheese
.Western Omelet
Ham, Green Peppers, Onions
.Cobb Omelet
Avocado, Bacon, Cheddar
.Super Omelet
Mushrooms, Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Mozzarella
.Garden Omelet
Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, TomatoesBroccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes
.Plain Omelet
Build it how you like! / Costs apply to add-ons /
.Greek Omelet
Tomatoes, Feta, Onions
.Bel Aire Omelet
Four Egg Whites, Choice: Chicken or Turkey
THREE EGG OMELETS
EGG SPECIALTIES
Pork Belly Benedict
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Texas Toast, Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Benedict
Carved Ham, Toasted English, Hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Smoked Salmon, Toasted English, Hollandaise
Two Eggs, Any Style
Two eggs, choice of side, and toast
California Benedict
Avocado, Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, Toasted Pita
Two Eggs, Any Style, with Meat
Choice of Toast and Side
Hash and Eggs
Two Eggs, Any Style over Corned Beef Hash / Choice of Toast and Side /
Italian Breakfast
Two Eggs, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Herbed Potatoes, Pesto Aioli drizzle / served with Garlic Texas Toast /
Huevos Rancheros
Two Eggs, Corn Tortilla Chips, Sofrito Red Beans, Sausages, Homemade Salsa, Guacamole
Greek Breakfast
Two Eggs, any style, Grilled Tomato, Feta, Olives, Toasted Pita, Olive Oil Drizzle
Irish Breakfast
Two Eggs, Any Style, Black and White Pudding, Irish Bangers, Irish Bacon, Baked Beans / Choice of Toast and Side /
Steak and Eggs
Skirt or Sirloin, charred to your liking, with Two Eggs / Choice of Toast and Side /
Tex Mex Breakfast
Quesadilla-Style, Eggs, Jalapenos, Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Choice of Side
Meat, Egg and Cheese
Choose your Options. Served on a Roll
Meat and Egg Sandwich
Choice of Meat and Eggs on a Roll
Egg Sandwich
Add cheese, or meat, build it however you like.
Astoria Park South
Smashed Burger, Two Eggs, Cheddar, Grilled Texas Toast
Loaded Sandwich
Two Eggs, Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Mozzarella, American, Kaiser Roll / Served with Fries /
Three Egg Wrap
Build it how you like it! Served with a Side
Signature Stuffed Burrito
Three Eggs Stuffed with Your Choice of Meat, Cheese, Tater Tots
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK WAFFLES
Chicken Waffles
Homemade Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Triple Chocolate
Chocolate Batter Waffle, Chocolate Chips, Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce
Apple Vanilla Waffle
Apple Pie Filling, Cinnamon Sugar, Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce
Sweetness Bowl
Corned Beef Hash, Two Eggs, Any Style
Lumberjack Waffle
Homemade Buttermilk Waffle, All The Meats Bacon, Ham, Sausage
Homemade Waffle
Homemade Buttermilk Batter
Chicken Waffle Sandwich
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers, Waffle Homemade Sausage Gravy
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Chocolate Batter Waffle, Diced Strawberries, Ghirardelli Chocolate Sauce
Buttermilk Pancakes
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes, Apple Preserves Cinnamon Sugar, Whipped Cream
Cookies and Cream
Chocolate Batter Pancakes, Ghirardelli Vanilla Syrup, Crushed Oreos
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
Cake-Stuffed Pancakes, Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Same delicious batter but, bite-sized.
S'mores Cakes
Graham Cracker Stuffed Pancakes Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Batter Pancakes, Cheesecake Frosting, Chocolate Chips
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
FRENCH TOAST
Thick Cut French Toast
Texas Toast, Delicious Homemade Batter
French Toast Sticks
Deep-Fried and Tossed with Cinnamon Sugar / We Call them Churros here.. /
Cheesecake Stuffed
Stuffed with Cheesecake Frosting, Topped with Fresh Berries
Old Fashioned French Toast
White Bread, Delicious Homemade Batter
ChocoNana PB & J
Peanut Butter Drops, Chocolate Chips, Jelly, Bananas
The Savory Count
Grilled French Toast, Imported Swiss, Carved Ham, Sunny Side Eggs
Breakfast Pastry
Corn, Bran, Carrot or Chocolate Muffin, Cinnamon or Cheese Danish
Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Sausage Gravy
.Large Soup To Go
.Family Size Soup
.Small Soup to Go
Grits w/Cheese
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Baked Beans
Chorizo
Baked Potato
Banana
CB HASH
Grits
Sweet Fries
Waffle Fries
Beef Sausage
Steamed Vegetable
Broccoli, Corn or Spinach
Steak Fries
Home Fries
Turkey Sausage
Whole Avocado
Spaghetti w/ Tomato Sauce
Rice (Yellow)
Sausage Links
Potato Salad
Turkey Bacon
Rice and Beans
Mashed Potato
Dressing or Salsa
Please Specify
Tater tots
Toasted Bagel
Oatmeal
Plain, but top it how you like!
SIDE ORDERS and SOUPS