Blend on the Water

Name: Blend on the Water
Address: 4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 11109, US
Telephone: +17186069851
Price range: $$

$$Long island City

$$ · Moderate
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4540 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11109
+17186069851

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Restaurant in Long Island City.

Blend on the Water is at 4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-10.

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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 10:30 PM

Location

4540 Center Blvd · Long island City, Long Island City

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