This wine bar is a neighborhood gem! I have been living in Sunnyside for about 3 years now & come back regularly. The owners Kevin & Jaci really care about their business & community. It shows in everything from their food & wine selection to the variety of weekly live music they bring in. Best happy hour in the neighborhood by far!! My favorites to get here aside from their charcuterie board or flatbreads are the truffle mac n cheese, mussels pil pil, and meatballs. If you are looking for a cozy wine bar in the neighborhood then this is your spot!
Great place! Me and my husband ordered the cheese and charcuterie board with 3 items (we chose 2 cheeses and one meat). All the boards come with bread, jam, grapes and mustard. Everything was very very good specially the drunken goat cheese and the fig jam. After that I tried a very generous slice of the fudge cake, which was perfectly balanced for me, not too sweet. We also ordered the cocktail strawberry lemonade, which was very light on the alcohol and it was what I wanted for this night, and the alewife Sunnyside beer, which my husband enjoyed very much. The staff was very welcoming and efficient. The place is clean, spacious and has tables indoors and outdoors. We will definitely be coming back for more!
My fiance and I absolutely love Claret, which is why after he proposed to me and surprised the heck out of me with all our friends and family - it was of course at Claret.
Jaci & Kevin went absolutely above and beyond. The place was decorated beautiful, I assumed by my friends and family, to learn it was all done by Jaci! She printed and hung photos of us, got my favorite flowers, absolutely delicious local cupcakes, Jaci even brought her own polaroid camera.
And the service all night was out of this world. Jaci & Kevin always provided great service, but they were on fire that night! They truly treat you like you're a dear friend, and make sure your night or event is one of a kind.
Host your next event at Claret!!!
Neighborhood favorite. Excellent menu and great drinks, though it’s the people (Jackie, Kevin, Neil, Bob, and Jen) who make this place as special as it is.
The Champignon Pizza with honey and red pepper flakes is 🤌🏼🤌🏼
First impressions are always the best ones. This place is amazing. It has a cozy atmosphere and an great wine selection oh and beer and cocktails too 😉! The staff was very attentive and friendly. Shout out to Jackie, Kevin and John. Travis & Pauline, Sunnyside.
Came in for happy hour and couldn't be any happier we did! Excellent options to choose from and superb service! Had a bottle of wine with a charcuterie board, muscles and olives, and the pate. All excellent! Jacki and Jen checked up on us and were helpful in our choices! Can't wait to go back to try other items on the menu!
Talking Straight with Nate
+5
Went there last week on a whim. The bar next door closed their kitchen early on a Friday night in NYC (go figure). So I decided to eat here, I couldn't say no. Had the Mussels and it was good. The waiter Kevin was very cool, so was the bartender and hostess (sorry your names escape me) it was cool to see a live jazz fusion style band playing. Nice addition to the atmosphere of of Sunnyside.
Adore this place! Our waitress was phenomenal. She felt like a best friend we’ve known for years. The atmosphere was such a good vibe. Thank you Claret Wine Bar
Had the best time! Jackie, Chris and Kevin did and amazing job hosting a large group of us. They went above and beyond to accommodate us. The vibes were impeccable and the food and drinks are unmatched. Definitely coming back. Thank you guys!!!🫶🏽
Federico Andrés Gil De La Rosa
+5
Best Advise! JACKIE IS ONE OF THE BEST WAITRESSES I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!!! PLEASE, GIVE THIS GIRL A RAISE! 😂 The food, The drinks, The live music, the place, the bar, the service, they allow dogs, kids, it is a family place in the middle of Sunnyside which is an amazing neighborhood in Queens, New York; the atmosphere of it makes this place more magic than what it already is!!!! Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! This was our first but not our last time! THIS IS A NEW YORK MUST SEE! Loved it!
Claret is a gem in the neighborhood that should not be taken for granted. Kevin, Jaci, Justin, Neil, and the kitchen staff all are amazing and very friendly which makes you feel at home. Good wine selection and delicious food. I recommend Sizzling Shrimp, Tomato Soup, Charcuterie & Cheese Plate, and Smoked Salmon Tartine, these are the ones that I have tried so far and did not disappoint. They have live music every Friday and offer various genres and music for every taste. I have listened to the majority of the bands and I can assure you that everyone is exceptionally talented and the majority of them are classically trained. They try to support local talents first which is very important to support local. You don't need to go to Manhattan to enjoy great music and jazz, just go to Claret to satisfy your cravings for great music and great food with a nice vibe. You'll thank me later.
Kevin is the best! And the salmon tartine is amazing! The combination is the best part of Sunnyside! (The tartine was so good I ate it before I thought to take a picture)
Service was great, everyone that works there is super nice. The food was excellent; we got the mussels dish and the salmon tartine. I thought it was very reasonably priced and good portions. Outdoor seating available as well.
Favorite spot in Sunnyside! Claret is such a wonderful gem, and my husband and I have been regulars for years. A great variety of excellent drinks, beautiful space with a view of the trees in Sunnyside Gardens, and run by the best people. Jaci and Kevin are so kind and always make us feel like family. Every time we’re there we either see friends from the neighborhood walking by or they’re also going to Claret. Just such a charming spot with a personal neighborhood feel. It’s pretty perfect and always our go-to.
Had a lovely evening with lots of laughs. Very attentive nice waiter who even laughed with us. We could decided so in my usually fashion I ordered all the things. Truffle flatbread, a large charcuterie board, and creme brûlée I think there was more but can’t remember because of all the Prosecco.
Loved it! Great place for wine and pizza - girls night or date night!
We had a great time here last night! Delicious food, great drinks and live music was delightful. The staff is above and beyond! Definitely the neighborhood gem
This a local favorite, the staff is super friendly, the food was delicious. The wine was complemented the pizza and the cheese-meat appetizer. I will definitely return.
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