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R40

Long Island City · Latin American

47-16 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY, 11101Directions

4.5429 reviews

People say this Argentinian restaurant serves delicious choripan, empanadas, and skirt steak. They highlight the creative dishes, rich flavors, and the beautiful, atmospheric vibe. They also like the friendly and attentive staff.

Argentine-leaning Latin American cooking with weekend Blackbird activity.

R40 is a $$ Latin American restaurant in Long Island City, Long Island City. It has logged 1,961 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

The experience

Argentinian fare in an elevated dining room with an open kitchen & seasonal outdoor seating.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

R40 is a $$$ Latin American restaurant with a clear Argentine streak in the reviews: parrillada for two, flavorful skirt steak, and meat generous enough that one diner said they could not finish it. Its Google score sits at 4.5 from 444 reviews, with praise around repeat visits, food, service, and a chef/owner presence one reviewer says is visible on the line.

The Blackbird data shows 1,961 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as the busiest days. Alongside a review about bringing friends and family back, the data supports a picture of a place with repeat diners and weekend activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

R40 has 1,961 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.5 from 444 reviews.
Reviewers specifically call out the parrillada for two and skirt steak.
One review praises the chef/owner for being on the line cooking.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

R40’s Blackbird check-ins peak on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading all other days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity135

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Flynet check ins

1,961

Neighborhood

Long Island City

Last 30 days

135 check ins

−13% vs prior month

Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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Inside R40

The experience

Argentinian fare in an elevated dining room with an open kitchen & seasonal outdoor seating.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

429 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

How popular is R40?

R40 has logged 1,961 check ins on Blackbird.

When is R40 busiest?

R40 is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does R40 serve?

R40 serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is R40?

R40 is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at R40?

Download the Blackbird app, visit R40 in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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