American Restaurant with Garden & Sidewalk Seating in Long Island City for Private Events

Aunt Bernie's is an American and continental restaurant located in Long Island City that hosts private events. The venue features both garden and sidewalk seating, offering flexibility for different event setups and outdoor photography work. The space is wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for guests and crew. The restaurant operates varied hours throughout the week—closed midday on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open from noon onwards Wednesday through Friday, giving you daytime availability for shoots or setup. Weekend hours begin at 4 PM, and the venue stays open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Aunt Bernie's could work well for private dinners that combine dining with photography, styled shoots that leverage the restaurant's established ambiance, or production work that benefits from an authentic dining environment. The garden and sidewalk areas provide outdoor options for visual variety. Its Long Island City location offers the neighborhood's characteristic industrial-meets-urban aesthetic, desirable for many production looks. To confirm availability, pricing, capacity details, or specific rental terms, you'll need to contact the venue directly.