Firstly, I want to say that you should always go to a restaurant without expectations. Your experience will be much more pleasant, good or bad. We came to Lima Bar & Restaurant looking for event space for 80 - 100 people. It's a great space. Very pleasing atmosphere for the most part. The High ceiling does make for a little bareness in decoration. The purple LED lighting didn't do much to help things. Still, its nice enough to host a crowd from the old country. We came back a couple days later to try the food... and... It. Was. A M A Z I N G! It was so good there was nothing--NOTHING--left. I'm no gourmand. I just know what my makes my tastebuds happy. I'm simple like that. My husband and daughter were equally happy. Service was a bit slow towards the end, though there weren't many patrons. I attribute this to the very personable staff taking their time with everyone. Both owners came to greet us and chat. It was like having a comforting conversation in your kitchen with friends. Even the waiter was gracious and knowledgeable of Peruvian Cuisine. I'm not much for loud music and crowds so I avoid ever coming here in the evenings on the weekends because the music gets SO LOUD your eardrums are popping out of your ears.

I've been here a couple of times with my wife and her family.. each time we have gone, the food has been plentiful, and the service always outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Peruvian meal. Apparently they host concerts and I can tell by the layout that it makes for a perfect venue. We'll be back!

We came here on Sunday to watch the FIFA final game between Argentina and France. Boy thank god for a reservation because it was packed! This Peruvian restaurant is conveniently located on Northern Blvd right across the q66 bus stop. This place is spacious and was very well set up for game day. We were literally seated between two large tv projections. Seeing as the game started at 10AM, we opted for some chicha morada to drink rather than liquor. To make sure my review is as accurate it can be, I always order my go to meals: anticuchos, papa a la huancaina and Jalea. We also ordered calamari. Everything was delicious! But I could I expect anything less from a restaurant named after our capital? The only downside I saw was that I constantly had to ask for things; like a fork for my food, salt or even a can of Inca cola I ordered 10 minutes ago. I get it the place was packed ... I would definitely come back to try their pollo a la brasa and other dishes. See you in 2023 Lima!

I came here because I had a craving for "authentic" ceviche. Although it was a bit of a hike from Manhattan, this place really hits the spot. My ceviche was divine; even though, the price point is kind of high for the area, the dish was served with ample portions. The restaurant is HUGE and kind of elegant; I felt a little underdressed in jeans and a T-shirt. Although the food and pisco sours were delicious, the service was a little (a lot) slow. My friend and I were sitting at the bar, but we really had to actively get someone to refill our drinks. I do not know if this is normal, because a large birthday party was wrapping up. Perhaps, two bartenders were stretched a little thin. Although this restaurant is kind of fancy, but it has karaoke on some nights. All in all, I enjoyed this place (even with the long trip) more than the few places that I visited in Manhattan.

Lima R&B caters to upscale diners in Jackson Heights. There's many Peruvian restaurants in the area: I counted three within 2 blocks. This is the most upscale of the lot. Visually, it's chic and dark. Somewhat nightclubish. The waiters are uniformed in crisp uniforms, and the price point is adjusted upwards, according: It's one of the most expensive restaurants in the vicinity. We came here twice. It was empty at 3pm (understandable, it's an odd time for a restaurant) and was sparse at noon, although the restaurant had a good lunch crowd by 1pm. I'd think they don't do much lunch business anyhow. I envision this place hopping and crowded at night. The first time we came, service was inattentive. Second time it was perfect. Our waiter seemed a little nervous, but maybe I was asking too many questions. His English wasn't as good as my Spanish, so we communicated in Spanish, which is great, since I need the practice, but if you don't speak Spanish, this might be an issue. We spoke with the owner, and his wonderful parents. They are all lovely people who "worked the crowds", making sure everyone was fully happy and satisfied. They take great pride in the restaurant, and it shows. The father is wonderfully friendly and jovial, and a delight to speak to (again, good Spanish practice!). The mother is a warm and friendly person, and the mastermind behind the dishes. The waiters and busboys are all friendly and good-natured, too. One odd thing is that not every dish is on the menu, but the owner said he's working on that. On to the food reviews. Cancha: A Served toasted, warm, and fresh. When you eat cancha, this is what you want! Aji Amarillo Salsa: C- The pepper tasted like habañero, which is too strong for cancha dipping, and not flavorful enough, given its spice level. It overpowers the food. Chupe de Camarones Sopa: B+ The soup is flavorful, yet uncomplicated. Creamy, yet not heavy. The shrimp were impressively large, and I couldn't detect the tell-tale iodine flavor of southeast Asian shrimp. It's hard to believe, but I wonder if Lima R&B uses expensive high-quality Gulf shrimp. Seco de Cabrito: B- The lamb was so tender that I used my fork to cut it. The lamb is also succulent: it tastes very "lamby"... no mistaking it for beef, which means it's high quality meat. The whole stew is surrounded by a bed of bean stew. The whole dish would've been an A- or even A, except for the fact that my seco hardly had any salsa de seco. I asked the waiter for more salsa de seco and was refused. Chaufa de Pollo: A+ We spent over a month in Peru, and this chaufa is better than any chaufa we've had in Peru or the US. Simply, it's the best chaufa we've ever had, period. Cooked with just the right amount of soy sauce -- it tasted of soy, but not overly salty, which chaufa often is. The chicken is very soft. What's more, we distinctly tasted ginger in the dish! Yes, ginger! I can't even detect ginger in Chinese fried rice these days. Wow! I think all the chefs in Lima should all come to Queens to learn how to cook chaufa from the owner's mom! Tallarines Verdes de Entraña: A Impressive dish! The skirt steak bursts with flavor and was cooked perfectly, despite the waiter not asking us how the steak should be cooked. The spaghetti was delicious -- it was cooked to softness and the pesto was fresh and vibrant. Next time we come, the spaghetti is perfect for our 1yr old daughter. Lomo Saltado: A+ I have a confession to make. I never liked lomo saltado -- it seemed like a lazy dish. You cut up some steak, toss in some french fries and onions, and boom. Invariably, the fries are freezer burned, and the steak is tough and rubbery. The owner of Lima R&B invited us to try the lomo saltado, boy are we glad we did! We spent 4+ weeks in Peru, and had lomo saltado countless times both in Peru and the US, and this is the BEST lomo saltado we've ever had, in any country. Here's the magic: First, there's an actual sauce that gets soaked up by the french fries. Most other lomo saltados I've had were dry. Second, the french fries, while obviously still frozen fries, aren't old and freezer burned. Third, the steak used is soft and juicy skirt steak. Skirt steak is one of the softest, tastiest cuts of meat. Every other lomo saltado I've had has rubbery, tasteless meat. For the rest of my life, whenever I eat lomo saltado, I will be comparing it to Lima Bar and Restaurant! Pescado a lo Macho: A- This is "fish for a manly man!" The cream sauce was just a tad bland. I would've liked maybe a bit of garlic or pepper for flavoring. Two things really stand out: The fish (batter fried sea bass/corvina) is magnificent. Also, the shrimp is high quality: I didn't detect iodine, which may indicate high quality Gulf shrimp. Picarones: A- A very yeasty doughnut with caramel sauce. If you like dark beer, you'll love this. Goes great with coffee. They should consider serving espresso to go with these!