HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday 12 p.m.-3 p.m.(lunch),
4 p.m.-11p.m. (dinner). Closed Mondays.

PARKING: Street and valet

CREDIT CARDS: Master Card, Visa, American Express  

Fine diners rejoice, south Queens is home to a new bastion of comfort and cuisine that is a must see on any epicurean’s culinary tour. 

Seascapes, on Shore Parkway in Howard Beach, offers the fine taste of continental cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere.

Walking into Seascapes, I was greeted by a valet parker and a classically modeled marble entranceway, which opened into an ample, yet cozy, dining room. 

Cast in soft shadows by darkened wall lamps, the modern décor helped to craft the restaurant’s ambiance. 

A stocked bar was available in a side room for those who didn’t get there early enough to beat the dinner rush. 

While there was range of attire among diners, I’d suggest business casual to not feel out of place.

I started dinner with the California Mesclun Salad ($7), a mixed greens and tomato salad topped with a creamy dressing.

The appetizer menu was ample, and judging from those around me, the Crispy Fried Calamari ($10) was the most popular choice. 

For the main course, I ordered the Pan Seared Organic Duck Breast ($23), served with a sweet, sticky blackberry sauce and tastefully arranged around a bed of spinach and sweet potatoes. 

The duck was delicately tender and wonderfully complimented by the not-too-tart berry flavors. 

I was even convinced to eat the spinach, which I normally avoid, thanks in part to the delicate taste lent to it by the sweet potatoes. 

My dining companion ordered the Sesame Crusted Tuna Medallion ($25), also served with sweet potatoes, a helping of baby bok choy, and smothered in a tasty mustard cream sauce. 

The wine menu was expansive, and we both added to the experience with a glass of a Pinot Grigio.

The Chocolate Soufflé a la Mode for dessert was overwhelming and decadent, and the authentic cappuccino washed it down nicely. 

The Fresh Berries with Cream Anglaise were also delicious.

The fruit was assuredly fresh, and the light, sugary anglaise was flavored with subtle hints of vanilla and cinnamon.

All in all, Seascapes was an enjoyable experience for a pleasant evening out.  Most  entrees were over $20, while many of the pastas came in somewhere under that mark.  Appetizers, soups and salads ranged from $6-$12. 

The service, wait staff, and management were stupendous. 

Try Seascapes for a distinguished dining experience in an elegant atmosphere.