Renee’s Kitchenette & Grill

Reviews

• Hannah C.

  star star star star star 5 July 2026

  Sisig, Kare kare, Appetizer Sampler. Sisig was delicious, tons of meat, tons of flavor. Kare kare really blew me away. The oxtail meat that comes with it falls right off the bone, the peanut sauce is delicious and very thick in texture, loved the veggies (bok choy, eggplant).
  
  Appetizer sampler: includes fish balls, fried pork belly, lumpia, and some other things I can't remember the name of. The fried pork belly is so good. Super crunchy skin, unlike anything I've had before. The lumpia is so good, I could eat that as a meal on its own.
  
  I recommend getting their juices, they're not overly sweetened, and they have a variety of options to choose from. I got the cantaloupe juice, which had cantaloupe chunks in it.
  
  Also save room for dessert, they have a variety of traditional Filipino desserts you shouldn't miss out on! We got the sticky rice dessert, which is what they are known for. Good, warm, sweet ending to our meal. I'd definitely come back and try their halo halo, etc.
  
  So many things to try super traditional, warm home-y feels, loved my experience here.
  
  P.S. Get ready to walk out smelling like barbeque, as the smoke fills the entire room.

• May M.

  star star star star star 4 July 2026

  Renee, you will always have a place in my heart. There are many Filipino restaurants to choose from around the area, but Renee's is one of my favorite.
  
  Authentic food and a great selection of iced desserts. Try the halo halo, it is very refreshing. My favorite is the warm ube con hielo.
  
  Just a friendly reminder that on weekends, this spot gets very crowded so expect a wait. It's all worth it though, you'll see.
  
  Authentic Filipino food at its finest!

• Amelia L.

  star star star star star_border 30 June 2026

  My family and I have been coming to Renee's for years.  At one point they occupied two stories but alas, they now only have the ground floor open for the restaurant.  The décor is homey with the various kitschy, handmade Pinoy decorations on the wall, some of which they sell.  The restaurant is small and has about ten tables squeezed inside.  On the weekends, they get quite crowded especially during lunch.
  
  Renee's consistently offers good food.  Dishes are authentic and taste homemade.  No frills type of food that stands on taste alone.  The menu is surprisingly extensive given that it's all listed on two pages.  They offer the usual classic items like adobo, lumpia and kare kare.  But when I go with my family, we usually order one of the samplers to get as many varieties of dishes on the table as possible.  Or sometimes we order one of the bilao platters. The bilao platters are the filipino version of a po pu platter.  There are 4 options to choose from and this will feed about 4-10 people, depending on the option you choose.
  
  There are some great dishes worth trying here.  One of my favorites is the sisig.  Delicious!  The meat has just the right amount of fattiness and crispiness.  The dish comes sizzling to your table and is so freaking good.  Another great dish is the lumpiang frito or fried spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork and veggies.  It comes with a garlic vinegar dipping sauce that is perfectly matched.
  
  They offer weekday and weekend specials for around $9 which includes your choice of two dishes (from a list entrees), along with rice, soup and soda, coffee or tea.
  
  Save some room as they also offer a lot of options for hot and cold drinks, smoothies and desserts.  There are some unusual options being offered here like the frozen yema shake or the leche con hielo drink.
  
  Overall, this restaurant delivers on food and I plan to continue to grace this establishment.

• Gaoxiang C.

  star star star star star_border 29 June 2026

  This place was just a block from my new apartment so when I was searching for a place to get some take out after a day of unpacking, this was where I went.
  
  The decor is not fancy  and fits the no- nonsense style that this place is known for. It was cool when we went in even thought the weather was 80 degrees that day. The food was reasonably priced and we saw a lot of Filipinos and other Asians eating there. This is a good thing when you want to be sure that a place is authentic.
  
  The Lechon Kawali- fried pork belly with sauce is a classic and it was cooked just right.  The Pork Adobo wasn't the best when I first ate it but after I left it in the fridge overnight, it was a lot more flavorful. Especially when you pour the pork and sauce over some rice.
  
  Overall, this will become a staple in my list of neighborhood restaurants to go to. The service was very good and hospitable. They also take credit cards.

• Suzanna H.

  star star star star star_border 15 June 2026

  I think this was my first time trying this particular Filipino place. I have been to other Filipino places in Woodside and now I am back after a hiatus. I mean seriously, what other better place in NYC than Woodside for great Filipino food?
  
  Food:
  Lechon Kawali- fried pork belly with sauce. The sauce really balances out the heaviness nicely. I would recommend it for pork belly fans.
  
  Pork Adobo- not bad, pretty heavy but works pretty well with rice.
  
  Tinapasilog- smoked fish. Pretty good as far as smoked fish goes. The price is pretty reasonable for a fish dish.
  
  Overall these three dishes lasted about 2 or 2.5 meals for several people which is a pretty good deal.
  
  They have some specials that I haven't tried yet.
  
  I will probably come back and try more things and see how it goes. I would like to try the sizziling sisig next time.