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    Abuqir Seafood

    4.5 (401 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Baba ghanoush, eggplant with tomatoes, bread.
    Denzel T.

    Several friends mentioned that Abuqir served up some of the best food that they ever had in NYC, so naturally I had to give it a go during my visit. Upon arrival you're greeted with a small, no-frills restaurant that moves people in and out relatively efficiently. You start the process by moving to the front and picking out the fresh fish you'd like for your meal. The gentlemen up front will then weigh it out and ask you how you'd like it prepared. My group ended up grabbing calamari, octopus tentacles, scallops, and a whole fish. We also ordered some baba ghanoush and eggplant with tomato on the side. The scallops and octopus, both of which we ordered grilled, came out first and were excellent! The scallops were soft and buttery with great texture and flavor. The octopus was the star of the show with an excellent bite and texture and great flavor from the olive oil and garlic coating it. Our order of fried calamari was also super tasty. It seems like they sprinked a special spice blend over it to give it some extra kick. Our last fish course was a whole fish served Egyptian style with blackened seasoning. The skin of the fish was amazing. It had a citrusy/salty flavor that was followed by the freshness of the herbs stuffed inside the fish. Our sides were also great with the baba ghanoush being my favorite dip. I give Abuqir top marks for their food and service. The cooks were very helpful in assisting us with making our fish selections and everything was cooked to perfection. If you're looking for a nice seafood meal with a group of friends come give this spot a visit!

    fried shrimp
    Matt S.

    Been here a few times....you go to the counter and choose your seafood and they cook it rhe way you like ie grilled, fried...Seafood very fresh and prices reasonable.

    Seafood menu
    Jessica F.

    Super tiny but mighty seafood place. The service was friendly and attentive. There's only a menu for the dips and I got one of the best babaganoushes I've ever had. For the seafood you go up to the counter, point at the onea you want, order it grilled, fried or baked and they do the rest. You order the seafood by weight (.5 lbs being the smallest you can order). The grilled scallops and calamari I got were top notch. The server told me next time I come back I must get the fried calamari.

    Scallops
    Vincent F.

    Came here for dinner in Astoria. We ordered babaganoush, half pound fried calamari, half pound pan seared scallops, half pound grilled tiger shrimp, grilled branzino When ordered you can order by the lb or half lb and choose the way you want it served (fried/grilled/etc) Best dishes were the fried calamari And SCALLOPS (order pan seared!!!) Scalllops were so good!!! Least favorite was tiger shrimp and would not order again. Branzino was a bit bland. I wish we ordered it blackened instead of grilled with olive oil. Overall, you need to come and eat here. Only gripe is the seating space is very limited like max 20 people so plan accordingly!!! Much better than hamido seafood and will probably be our new go-to!

    Grilled Scallop
    Alyssa C.

    You are seated and wait to get called to order. Fantastic concept where you pick your fish and they make it your style. If you want to try Egyptian blackened, try the branzino. Of note, there are lots of bones so be careful! The scallops came in half pounds of 8 pieces and were delicious. Overall, came out to $70 for fresh, plentiful seafood.

    Shrimp Abuqir Seafood
    Christian Z.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday with my in-laws. We ordered a plethora of various seafood. You go inside choose which protein then tell them how to prepare it. It was the summer so sitting outside wasn't horrible. But a bit dodgy when a car is parking just inches from your back seat. The food however is amazing. Everything we ordered came out cooked to perfection. The spices are unique and flavorful.

    Ellen K.

    Scallops, octopus, branzino, 100/10 No frills kind of restaurant Didn't get to dine in but will be going back again

    泳欣

    The best branzino!!! Lobster was ok Calamari super good and light and crispy Egg plant tomato sauce is very tomatoy Fair price and very lovely local seafood place

    Blacken Bronzino
    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 9 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 9 Overall: 9 If you have never had Egyptian seafood, then you need to get yourself to Astoria. The trinity of these types of restaurants are Sabry's, Abuqir Seafood, and Hamido Seafood. I have experienced all of them many times over the years because they are amazing. Now, after visiting all three again recently, it's time to finally review them. Abuqir Seafood is by far the smallest of the three major Egyptian seafood restaurants. The words "hole in the wall" applies to this wonderful little shop, only steps away from its competitor Sabry's. You are either insanely confident or incredibly stupid to open so close to a neighborhood staple for years. I'll tell you the secret, they make mouth watering seafood as good as it gets in NYC. They really do everything pretty well. From grilled to fried, hard to find many problems with the cooking. For me though, they shine the brightest with their version of tajine. No doubt for me that they have the best tajine of the trinity, with its intensified flavors of tomato enhanced by loads of shrimp and calamari. Another top item is their gigantic prawns, which are grilled perfectly, dripping with a delicious garlicky sauce full of sour notes of lemon juice and various spices. Their succulent jumbo scallops were super tender and fantastic too ... ... yum! Fried and grilled tiger shrimps are great, but skip the white shrimps. I would like a bit more char on the grilled octopus and calamari, but they tasted great regardless. The blacken bronzino was moist, but lacked some flavor. For starters, the Greek salad, eggplant moussaka, creamy baba ganhoush, and seafood soup were all awesome. What always bothered me is that their pita is somewhat stiff and firm, by far the worst of the tree competitors. It is super disappointing not to have something at least serviceable to sop up all the great dips and sauces. Servers are always friendly, but no free tap water, hence keep in mind that you must buy bottle water or other beverages. Fyi, bathroom is tiny. Despite a few small issues, I have never had a bad meal here. I had this ranked as my favorite of the three Egyptian seafood restaurants, but it has recently fallen to number two after recent visits. I just cannot overlook the quality of the pitas that's crucial to the dining experience. If they can improve this aspect, then Abuqir can climb back to the top of my rankings.

    Seafood selection
    An C.

    I would have been stressed if I came here for the first time not knowing how to order. It's very fast paced and short service. You pick your seafood then pick the method of cooking: butterflied, fried, blackened, grilled, grilled with garlic sauce? Still not sure what all the options were and I'm sure they vary depending on the seafood you select. Have peace in knowing that whatever you choose - it will be delicious!! We got the Blackened Bronzini (not gf) and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp in garlic. Also got the Eggplant-vinegar-garlic side with some complementary Pita and this was one of my favorite dinners on this trip. As a seafood fanatic, I will say both our dishes were 12/10. Garlicky, smokey, fresh, herby, spectacular. I have been deadset on recreating the eggplant side dish since tasting it here as well. Very no frills, eat on the sidewalk tables, hole in the wall, family owned type restaurant. I eat out for the food, and I go out to drink for the ambiance. Fortunately did no drinking here but the food was amazing! I will be back.

    Christine R.

    Stopped by Abuqir and got the scallops, fried calamari, tiger shrimp and baked bronzino and baba ganoush with pita. This shop is a no frills place and the service is fast. All the seafood were cooked well and delicious.

    Baba Ganhoush
    Jillian B.

    Came on a Saturday afternoon and while it wasn't fully packed, had to wait a bit before we were seated - I imagine to allow the staff enough time to prep existing tables food? Either way, we were allowed in after 10 min or so, placed our order, and sat down. Just like the last time I was here, the seafood tasted super fresh and I left satisfied. A bit on the pricey side, but I'd rather pay that to know I'm getting quality!

    Jenn C.

    Food: The seafood is very fresh and delicious here! We ordered a whole grilled fish, scallops, and octopus as well as sides of rice, tahini, and bread. The scallops and octopus were pan seared in olive oil and seasoning, and everything was very tasty. The seafood is on the pricier side - the total for those three seafood entrees and the sides was $150, but the freshness of the seafood was well worth the price. I would recommend this restaurant if you love seafood. Service: Staff are friendly and welcoming. Be sure to order everything you want all at once because you are only allowed to order food one time at the beginning. Ambiance: The restaurant is very small with only a few tables, and space is very tight. There are two small tables outdoors in front. Coming here with a large group might be tricky, but I am sure they can accommodate if needed by rearranging tables. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!

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    Do they accept credit cards?

    Yes I was there back in December and they were definitely accepting credit cards.

    Is this place halal?

    It's a seafood place and all seafood is halal.

    Can I make a reservation in advance?

    No it's very casual, and small.

    Are they BYOB? Edit: They don't allow BYOB or serve alcohol but the food is excellent?

    No alcohol

    Is there a bathroom for customers?

    Yes it's at the back of the kitchen. It's very small but you can use it. Just ask the waiter

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    4.1
    (806 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Duzan is a certified spot in Astoria. It is one of those places you can rely on for consistently…read moregood food without overthinking it. The portions are huge, everything is packed with flavor, and the quality stands out compared to your typical food truck. It is very no-frills, but that is part of the appeal. You are leaving full and satisfied every time. If you are torn on where to go and want something casual, this is an easy choice.

    Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 7 With all the delicious options for food in Astoria, I am glad to see Duzan still succeeding after all these years. The food has always been freshly prepared, in large portions, and cooked quite well. I'm thankful that has not changed much. On my most recent visit, we got a Mix Grilled and Vegetarian Plate to share between four people. There was so much food that we did not have dessert next door as originally planned. Prices are higher nowadays, but you are receiving great value for what you pay. Both chicken shawarma and the beef kufta from the Mix Grilled tasted great, especially with the provided zesty white sauce. I also added hot sauce to mine, which made it more satisfying. The chicken kebab was not bad, it had a nice char, but slightly dry. All of the accompanying humus (a bit salty), salad, rice, and garlic pita were excellent too. For the Vegetarian Plate, though good, I would like the falafels to be fluffier. The best things I enjoyed on the plate was the fried eggplants and baba ghanosh. It also comes with cous cous, which was good. Fresh middle eastern cuisine, made with quality ingredients and care, this restaurant may not be my first choice in Astoria because it's not as sexy as some of the other offerings, but I'm glad that they are still around when I just want a quality meal at a reasonable price.

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    Order area, few tables to sit.... Will they ever finish their reno?
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    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
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    IBN Hamido Seafood

    IBN Hamido Seafood

    4.4
    (657 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Do you want an authentic Astoria seafood experience that will leave you and your party stuffed and…read morefeeling like you made a great choice? Look no further. Everything I've had here was fantastic, and the seafood is fresh and prepared exquisitely.

    We were excited to try IBN Hamido and came on a Sunday. There was no wait to be seated (lucky us!)…read moreand we were told to go to the back and to pick out our seafood before picking seats. It's a little overwhelming because there is definitely a lot of seafood to choose from. The fish selection looks fresh but they do have some previously frozen seafood like large prawns and lobster tails. They have the names of everything and the price per pound posted which can be a little intimidating because it's a bit expensive. We ordered a grilled branzino and asked for the large tiger shrimp. The staff behind the counter said it would be the ones without the head but when long at the sign, it said head on tiger shrimp so I was a little confused but we just went with it because we assumed the staff knew what they were talking about. We did also get the head-on large prawns. We asked for everything to be grilled and confirmed that they don't use butter or cheese or cream on anything and then we went upstairs to get a table. Upstairs by the window is nice because you can people watch on a good day. We asked the staff member if there were any butter or cream or cheese in the mezza or rice and she said no, so we proceeded to order those and also asked about the soup of the day. She told us it was a shrimp and corn soup and that sounded good so we ordered that as well. The mezza came and the babaganoush and moussaka were good. The lemon potatos were fine but other places have made it better. The tahini was tahini and nothing special. The soup came and we took a sip and it tasted like cream so we were confused because the staff member didn't mention cream when she was taking about it. We asked about it when another staff member came by to drop off the rice. The original staff member who helped us came back over and we asked her if there was cream in the soup. She told us that yes because it's a chowder and the chowder has dairy and told us that we ordered the soup. I'm not denying that we ordered it. My issue is that we specifically asked about avoiding dairy in other food menu items and she didn't even stop to mention that hey the soup of the day that you want is a shrimp and corn chowder and has dairy. She took it back but I felt like we were inconveniencing her because of her tone. The mains arrived shortly after. The head-on prawns came and then the branzino. The large head-on prawns were overcooked and a little rubbery. The branzino was a touch too lemony but that was probably my fault for squeezing lemon over it. The fish was firm and smooth. There wasn't a lot of flavor on either dish. By this time, our table is pretty full and one of the staff members came by with the tiger shrimp and he more or less just stared at the full table and then plopped the plate down right next to my husband's phone. We barely even had time to move plates around to clean up space for him, but I feel like they should have definitely looked a little harder because one of our plates was just full of bones and shells and could have been taken away which would have made room for the shrimp. They were also over cooked and rubbery. Throughout our meal, no one came to check on us once. At the end of the meal, I used my own hand sanitizing wipes and was a little puzzled that they don't give any to customers. We got the bill and were a little peeved that they charged us $3 to butterfly the branzino. We weren't told about that and we didn't particularly ask for them to butterfly it. There's individual hand wipes by the stairs and it's odd that staff don't bring them to you once you're ready to pay. Are customers expected to walk around with dirty hands to go grab the wipe by the stairs? It's definitely a one time experience and overall, I wouldn't recommend it for the poor service and seafood being overcooked and underwhelming.

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    Indoor seating downstairs
    Indoor seating downstairs
    Hamido Salad (~$8)
    Hamido Salad (~$8)
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    Levant

    Levant

    4.6
    (56 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Even though we ordered delivery through DoorDash, Levant completely lived up to its stellar…read morereputation! We ordered the Mixed Fateer, and it was easily the highlight of the meal. It's kind of like a middle eastern quesadilla with cheese, vegetables, and meat but with a thinner bread layer that's crispy. The portion size of this was enormous--I'd honestly say it's enough for 5-6 people to share. Between the two of us, it stretched into 6-8 meals, and it reheated exceptionally well in the air fryer without losing its texture or flavor. We also ordered the beef shawarma platter and the chicken shawarma wrap (which was only around $13). I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken shawarma--it was flavorful, well-seasoned, and not overly dense or dry like shawarma can sometimes be. It ended up being one of the better wraps we've had! If you're debating whether this place travels well for delivery, I'd confidently say yes. The food maintained its quality remarkably well, which isn't always the case with Mediterranean food. That said, after this experience, I'm even more excited to visit the restaurant in person one day. One thing to keep in mind: the portions are generous and many of the dishes are quite hearty. If you're trying to eat lighter or are watching your calories, I'd recommend opting for one of their salads, like the fattoush, alongside your meal. Highly recommended whether you're ordering through DoorDash or dining in. We'll definitely be ordering again--and making a trip to Astoria to experience it fresh from the kitchen.

    Ordered: Mixed Feteer (~$25): filled with cheese, ground…read morebeef, sausage, pastrami, tomatoes, peppers, olives; with Levant sauce & white sauce Mix Grill (~$30): chicken kabab, lamb kabab, beef kofta with 2 sides (rice & fries) and pickles; with Levant sauce, garlic sauce, and white sauce Zaatar Manousheh (complimentary) Aya's take: Levant is located in the heart of Steinway and has become pretty popular for their Egyptian feteer, Lebanese bread, and mixed grill meats. It was #25 on The New York Times' 2026 list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, and being Lebanese myself, I wanted to finally check it out. The service & hospitality is amazing; you can't beat Arab hospitality. As we were waiting for our food, one of the workers gave us a fresh Zaatar Manousheh. It was incredible! The zaatar was just as good as it is in Lebanon and the dough is fluffy, light, and super fresh. The Mix Grill was smaller than expected for ~$30. The meats were all tender, well-seasoned, and juicy. They have a few sauces to choose from and all were good. I would get the Levant sauce and white sauce again! If it was a sandwich, I would definitely get the garlic sauce again. There was so much rice and fries left compared to the amount of meat we got. It just felt like something was missing or it needed more protein. The Mixed Feteer was so satisfying! Everything here is freshly made and it's evident from the crispy feteer exterior to the cheese pull and steaming ingredients inside. The white sauce helps cut through some of the fat and the Levant sauce added a slight kick to it. Both were delicious! It's loaded with ingredients and easily shareable among 2-4 people. Although space is tight, I would recommend coming with friends or ordering to go so you can try more items since they have so many delicious options on the menu. There's so much I still want to try; I would absolutely come back!

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    Lotus Feteer. $23. Not too sweet even with the biscoff and powdered sugar. Excellent
    Lotus Feteer. $23. Not too sweet even with the biscoff and powdered sugar. Excellent
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    Ayat

    3.9
    (44 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Been wanting to visit an Ayat location for some time now. Went with a party of 4. Traveled from…read moreManhattan. The food was great here. The Mansaf was phenomenal. The lamb dish was also great. The mixed grill and hummus too. Interior is inspiring, including rows of olive oil, the giant olive tree. Beautiful artwork. the gentleman wearing the Mexico jersey was very kind and took our order correctly, checked on us at accurate times. Might not return to this location but will try Ayat in different areas. I wish them all the success here.

    Delicious Palestinian food! This was my first time at this restaurant and I was not disappointed!…read moreThe staff is very kind, the place is very cute, and the food is great! Not to mention that you get a lot of food! My friend and I started off with the hummus, which was accompanied with some pita. I have no complaints- it was delicious! I would love to try the red pepper one next time! My friend ordered the watermelon salad for lunch which looked absolutely delicious as you can see in the pictures- the perfect dish for a hot summer day. I ordered the mixed platter that came with a salad, rice, different kinds of meats. I loved that I got to try a variety- I honestly couldn't pick a favorite because I enjoyed all of it. My dish was so big that I even had leftovers for dinner and lunch the next day. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Astoria I definitely recommend this restaurant! My only complaint is that it was hot inside the restaurant. Not sure if their HVAC wasn't working that day but the warmth was not pleasant on a summer hot day.

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    Even my dog didn't want to eat it
    Even my dog didn't want to eat it
    Salata Filistini Salad $9 (very small serving; comes with fresh pita)

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    Salata Filistini Salad $9 (very small serving; comes with fresh pita)

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