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    Ammos Estiatorio

    3.2 (368 reviews)
    PriceyGreek, Seafood
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM - 10:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    AMMOS ESTIATORIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sandy Y.

    Was fortunate to try many things off of their menu. For appetizers, tried the pikilia (dip platter with pita bread), horiatiki (greek salad), chips lahanikon (fried eggplant / veggies with dip), kavouro-keftedes (crab cakes), keftedes (sirloin meatballs). All appetizers were delicious - well seasoned and prepared with a lot of flavors and sauces to accompany. For entrees, the options were garides makaronia (shrimp linguini pasta), vegetarian version of the linguini pasta, tonos (pan-seared tuna with carrots, spinach, and Brussel sprouts), and arni yiouvetsi (lamb shank with tomato orzo). The shrimp linguine pasta had many pieces of shrimp, but the pasta was creamy but bland. The tuna was slightly fishy, but the vegetables and sauces that it came with were well seasoned. The lamb shank was gamey and unfortunately not too tender. The orzo that was cooked in a tomato sauce was bland and did not help with the overall dish. Given that the appetizers were well seasoned, was disappointed that all the entrées were underseasoned. However, pleased to note that this establishment specializes and offers great Greek wines.

    Jamie L.

    I've visited Ammos twice, once during peak lunch hour and once for dinner. I recommend making a reservation, as lunchtime gets very busy, while dinner is much quieter. The fish here is incredibly fresh, though a bit on the pricier side since it's sold at market price by the pound. The sea bass is my personal favorite--perfectly grilled, with a nice char, and deboned for your convenience. The service is also great; everyone is friendly and attentive.

    The best dish!
    Cindy W.

    If I had an expense account, this would be the place to waste money at. However, without one, the prices seem extremely high for the mediocre fish and cocktails. The service was decent, probably because one of my dining companions knew the manager. Our group of five shared some appetizers and each ordered grilled fish as the main course. Unfortunately, the fish lacked flavor and needed more seasoning. This is surprising, as I usually prefer a more natural taste. As a fish enthusiast, I could easily buy black cod from Whole Foods and air fry it for a fraction of the price, and enjoy it more.

    Keftedes  (meatballs)
    Angela P.

    Great restaurant week deal that we tried a few months back. This spot is a Greek spot by Grand Central. The menu is a bit pricey ($$$) on a normal day. Luckily we did the restaurant week deal. We started off with complimentary bread and olives Appetizers: Octapodi Kalamari (it was interesting, I haven't seen unfried calamari at a restaurant before) Keftedes (meatballs) Entrees: Psari Imeras (Fresh catch of the day) Arni Yiouvetsi (Traditional slow cooker lamb shank) Dessert: Viaourti Krema (Greek yogurt)

    Bread and olives to start
    Edmond C.

    Ammos Estiatorio is an excellent restaurant with a great menu for restaurant week. Reservations were easy to make via Open Table and I was immediately seated given Ammos was relatively empty on a rainy Friday evening. Ammos is conveniently located on the western side of Grand Central along Vanderbilt. Upon entry, it took a moment to be seated in its beautiful interior along the Vanderbilt facing windows. I already knew what I wanted from the restaurant week menu, which was well chosen and I applaud Ammos and other restaurants for offering a great menu for restaurant week. I ordered the lobster and yogurt salad as the appetizer and the Arni Yiouvetsi lamb shank as the main course to be accompanied by a bottle of red wine, the old vine Dougas Rapsani blend of Xinomavro, Krasato, and Stavrato varietals aged three years before bottling. Olive oil drizzled bread slices were immediately brought to the table with a ramekin of black olives and a green olive in the center. I ate a few of the black olives and the green olive, which is a remarkable achievement given I have never liked olives. Taverna Kyclades in Astoria and Ammos Estiatorio have helped me along in trying to expand my palate to include olives. I'm still not there, but one day I might like olives. The olive oil drizzled bread was good. The Rapsani old vine blend at $92 is excellent with a definite cherry note and a trace of minerality. It noses well and has a medium to full body, a decent mouthfeel, and medium length in finish. What it does well is pair with the food, particularly the lamb shank. The lobster and yogurt salad was generous with lobster and worthy of the $18 upcharge. It has chunks of lobster meat in a yogurt avocado puree dressing with a touch of jalapeno, black pepper and lime which lend an uplifting kick to it. It's perfect for summer and I could see it as an entree in a larger portion with watermelon and sugar kiss melon chunks and perhaps a sharp cheese roughly grated on top. The flavors and textures of the lobster salad were balanced and the fresh lobster and dressing worked well with the red wine. The oh so tender lamb shank with orzo in light tomato base came next. It came out piping hot and upon mere probing with the fork and knife, the meat fell off the bone in one movement. No cutting or knife action was required. The tomato base was used in restraint to balance the richness of the lamb and the orzo became the carrier. My server, Konstantino, better known as Dino, said most patrons order the lamb shank and I can well understand. Dino was well versed in whatever is on the menu and understands their composition and preparation well, particularly how they prepare the lamb shank so that it is both juicy on the inside and caramelized on the outside. The wine synergized and paired so well with the lamb shank. Then, as if it all could not be topped, I ordered the Karidopita walnut cake with vanilla ice cream with coffee and cream to cap off the meal. The honey cinnamon syrup drizzled on top will captivate your sweet tooth palate and you will wish they provided a real scoop of ice cream to accompany it. Regardless of where I dine, restaurants are always far too limited with the ice cream and sorbet. The patrons can handle and want more than a soupspoonful. Nevertheless, it was a great cap to a great and fulfilling meal and it leaves me wondering how the overall rating of Ammos Estiatorio is as modest as it is and how the restaurant could be so relatively empty, despite the rain. Four great stars!

    Assortment of Pikilia Dips served with pita bread
    Reggie M.

    For another work event, the organizer selected a place that specializes in Greek dishes near our workplace, tucked at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan. This place is spacious and elegant. We were led to a private mezzanine for the gathering of 14 people. It was a prix-fixe menu of appetizers, starters to share, main entrees, and desserts to share. For the first course, the group started with the following: - Octapodi: Sushi-quality grilled Mediterranean octopus, fennel, spring onions, roasted red peppers, sweet balsamic emulsion - Pikilia: Tzatziki, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, htipiti, skordalia, served with pita - Keftedes: Ground sirloin meatballs with barrel-aged feta & parsley cooked in tomato & basil sauce - Saganaki style Greek graviera cheese, dry figs, flambéed with Metaxa brandy We found the dishes delicious and elevated, with a nice presentation. We then followed it with our entree. My eyes caught Rizi Thalasinon: Tiger shrimp, finely chopped shellfish & fresh catch fish fillet in wild mushroom risotto & truffle oil. It tasted wonderful and was freshly made, but my only qualm is there were only two pieces of tiger prawns right in the middle of the plate. And we were served an assortment of savory house-made desserts such as baklava, Yiaorti, Sokolata, and fresh fruits, served with fresh brewed coffee & tea. With a very good first impression, I will definitely come back here to try their dinner menu.

    Amanda W.

    Don't understand why this spot got low reviews! I had an excellent experience for lunch. Ammos is situated in the middle of grand central, beautiful decor and great service! I ordered the special fish dish of the day, which was the halibut with veggie risotto. And a side order of the gigandes. The halibut was cooked to perfection! Perfectly seared outside and soft and tender inside! It is very easy to get halibut to overcooked (that happens to me all the time). And my side order of gigantes, I could not get enough of! So delicious! And will absolutely return.

    Carmine B.

    A great place for your traditional Greek influenced dishes. Service A, Food A and atmosphere and A. Great for large parties.

    Mother's sauce pasta
    Hank C.

    Came in for a lunch to properly vet the restaurant, seated at the bar, and the bartender took up our orders and drinks for us. The bread with a little olive oil and salt was great to start, we asked for more to go with the meal. Octapodi was ok, but they took it away before we finished it. Keftedes were meatballs that were actually quite good, and the sauce they were in went really well with the bread they started with. Main course, had the Makaronia Tis Giagias. Grandma's sauce with linguine and traditional Greek meat sauce, which was meh... the sauce on the meatballs earlier was better balanced. Not sure what it was - almost too sour for me. Next time will try the prix-fixe meal (app, main and dessert for $45) if I can find a combination of dishes that I'd be interested in. Otherwise, will try the fish.

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    Had a fantastic meal here. The tomatoes on the salad were some of the most flavorful we've had in a…read morelong time, showing how the Chef is particularly adept at getting fresh real produce with full bodied ripeness. The rest of our meal didn't disappoint either. The restaurant noise volume was high and the tables are close together. A place for a lively conversation, not a quiet one.

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    Came here when I first moved to the neighborhood and I'm not sure why it took me so long to come…read moreback. This is such a yummy upper east side spot! You can come here for any occasion. Portions are all perfect to share as well. The staff were super friendly. Greeted us as soon as we walked in, explained things on the menu, made suggestions, and constantly checked in on us. The octopus was truly amazing!!!!!

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