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Definitely a unique experience for those unaccustomed to fish markets. Food is overall good and specialized to however you want it. Just enter the door, walk to the back, select your seafood, then line up at the register to tell the cashier how you want your meal prepared. With that done, you have to go wait outside for ~40 min in line to get a seat (they will assign you a spot, it's very packed and busy). Once seated just provide your name and they'll eventually get you your food. You can also order sides/appetizers at this point (the spinach pies are quite good). Decor itself is nice but it's very loud and crowded. Good way to make friends with the strangers you're bumping shoulders with.
Fantastic experience, it feels like you are transported into a bustling fish market/restaurant. Indoors is chaotic and can be confusing, but you need to head to the back where you select your seafood, bag it, and THEN get in line to tell the cashier how you would like your selected food cooked. We got the branzino, a few scallops, and a few jumbo shrimp. The cashiers are very helpful and will make recommendations if you don't know what youre looking for. We also ordered the spanakopita and greek salad, which is HUGE and comes with garlic bread. Total was $84, but this will depend on the weight. Service was IMPECCABLE. Our food came out slowly dish by dish, so be prepared to sit and enjoy your time. We had to wait awhile for a table, but it was well worth it. It's also BYOB, so you can sip a bottle of wine while you wait. EXCELLENT experience overall and the food was cooked IMPECCABLY.
Delicious and well cooked, just expensive - but this is as fresh as it gets. Calamari was fried exquisitely. Cod is a bit bland, boring, but tender. Shrimp is grilled well. Quite a lot of olive oil though.
At first I was lost because I didn't know where the line started. So first you need to go inside to order, pay, and then you can choose to sit inside or outdoors. From ordering to getting seated was about 1 hour. After sitting down, they ask for your name that you provided inside and about another 20-30 mins for food to come out. They're busy but they have a system. I love that I get to choose whatever seafood I want and put it in little baggies. They ask me how I want each seafood cooked. We got branzino, calamari, shrimp, and scallops. I asked the calamari to be fried and everything else grilled. We also ordered yellow rice and lemon potatoes for our sides. My favorite was the Branzino and scallops. They were grilled perfectly! FYI: it's BYOB! They provide you cups and ice if needed.
Heard about the seafood in Astoria for so long and it was delicious! Pick your catch and they cook it for you. The wait was over 2 hours tho on a Tuesday night. Interior and exterior seating. Ended up having a great meal but I wish it just wasn't as long a wait.
I came in on a Friday noon and it had a decent crowd, but I didn't have to wait in line and easily found a seat for 1. You can order hot, readymade foods and/or grab a plastic bag and pick your seafood at the raw bar (an array of whole fish, fish fillets, squid, octopus, crab legs, squid, shrimp, lobster tails etc.). I picked out 4 squids and 6 scallops that ran me $21. They allow you to choose how the seafood will be cooked-- I fried my calamari and grilled my scallops. The fried calamari was the best calamari I've had. It was meaty inside and tender, with not too much breading, paired with yummy tartar sauce. Weirdly, when the scallops were served to me, there was 1-2 missing. Um ok? It was bathed in olive oil and was scrumptious. Overall, the seafood was super fresh and tasted amazing. I have to come back to try grilled octopus and whole fish! Also, the server lady was nice knowing it was my first time there, but as I was leaving the joint, she solicited me for tip, telling me that "tip was not included in the price paid". Weirded out, I gave her a $5 bill, and looked up the reviews of this place to find that sometimes the servers will approach you for tip and have even been known to chase you down the block if you leave without tipping. Super weird, but whatever, they work hard I guess. I'd come back... for now.
Heard about this restaurant from a friend of mine and have been meaning to try it for some time. We ordered an assortment of scallops, shrimps, calamari as well as a seabass and salmon with crab topping. We got a side of octopus, salad and garlic bread from the hot bar as well. Everything was delicious and the staff was very nice.
Heard alot about this place and was happy to finally try it out. I've been to Taverna Kyclades and IBN Hamido so was excited to compare against those. First, the vibe tells you it's all about the food! Inside, its bare bone tables with plastic wrapped utensils and pre-made take out cocktail and tartar sauces coming to the table before your food is done. It's that kinda vibe. There were outside tables which I think I would have preferred. It got very loud in there. The cooks were constantly banging the plates onto the steel counters. Just a lil bit chaotic. So it's the pick your own seafood then hand it over and let them know how you like it. fried, grilled, etc. The complimentary garlic bread was warm and toasty. We got the greek salad, a little too wet and wilty for me. The lemon potatoes were pretty good. Everything that we got fried was deelish. The fried calamari was the highlight, so tender and the batter was light. Fried scallops also very good. Next was the grilled branzino. So fresh and cooked to perfection. Grilled shrimps and prawn were ok. Maybe it's just me. Now I can say I've been there. I'm a tablecloth kinda gal with a nice cocktail menu.
I am a seafood fanatic and I loved this place. I have tried several Greek and Egyptian style seafood restaurants in the area of the same concept. Astoria Seafood is definitely the favorite! The staff are so welcoming and warm it's like being served by friends and family. The seafood options here seem bigger than other places, though they didnt have my favorite octopus on this day. There's also a huge variety of sides to pick from. The only con I can possibly name is that we both smelled so strongly like fried calamari after dining here that I could only smell calamari on our clothes at our new year's party several hours later! Maybe poor ventilation or just a very busy day. Cannot wait to come back to Astoria Seafood. Very casual dining experience - a must for seafood lovers no frills and great value.
The food is spectacular, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is pure chaos. All of these things add up to a restaurant that is a must try, and is more New York than 90% of the "New York" places that social media thinks is legit. The seafood is about as fresh as it gets, and the tremendous turnover means that nothing is going to be off. After picking your selections, the man at the register weighs everything and gets your preference for how each item will be cooked (fried, grilled, sautéed, etc...). You pay, and grab a table...or wait until one opens up. And then it's showtime. As your dishes are prepared, you wait and try not to eat all of the garlicky, toasted semolina bread that is put in front of you. Honestly, just eat all of it... there's more if you want it, and you're not here to diet. Now the fish comes, or the scallops, the shrimp, the calamari... whatever you ordered is perfect. If you need to, you can order more. But you probably over ordered in the first place, because when faced with so much fresh seafood, it's hard not to. So really, the only thing to do is eat up. Try to remember that when you come back. You won't, and that's not a bad thing.
When we first went in we were super confused - jammed pack and with two different lines we didn't know where to start. Thankfully a worker pointed out that we literally had to grab our own seafood. From there we picked up a branzino, some calamari, scallops, shrimp and mussels! Everything was relatively fresh and without odor. When we went to pay it ended up being around $100. They asked if we wanted their potatoes, salad and bread, I assumed it came with it but nope! an additional charge, which I wish they made more clear. We ended up taking everything to go instead of dining - once again assuming it'd be faster - but nope an hour long wait for food! Thankfully we weren't too far from home but wow this place is busy! The food was delicious, probably would have been better eaten at the restaurant but still worth it.
Fun and fresh and good price! Flavors are all so good! Just note theyre a little pushy for tips when you're about to leave. Rather than tipping at the cashier, perhaps save your tip until the end to save you the hustle.
What a seafood lover's paradise! I came with a group of four for a weekday dinner, which was a good move as there was no wait for a table and we felt free to take our time ordering. Even then it was a bit of a cramped space between the tight tables, busy servers, and food display cases, but the bustle is part of the charm. You pick out your own raw seafood from what's basically a mini seafood market in the back with an array of whole fish, fillets, and shellfish, which is a lot of fun and means you can pick out the very best pieces if you have a discerning eye. The workers there are so effective at explaining the process and helping you pick out the good stuff, and also incredibly friendly with their banter and selling you on picking up a bit extra without being pushy. And with such reasonable prices for seafood, I'm not even mad about that. Our group got a few grilled scallops, clams and mussels in a garlic sauce, and a grilled whole branzino; you can choose how to cook each item but the workers are happy to give recommendations. There is also a counter full of side dishes that get served quickly so you can nibble on stuff while you wait for the seafood to be cooked. Out of the things we got, my favorites were the whole branzino, conveniently deboned and a perfect balance of crispy yet tender, and the garlic bread, deceptively simple but delicious dipped in the seafood sauces. It was such a fun, delicious, and personable experience both with my group and with the awesome workers. It all came out to only about $30 a person, and that was including a generous tip which they deserved for taking care of us so well. I saw other tables bringing bottles of wine, and I think it's BYO so you can even affordably have a drink with your meal. So much value to this place in every way!
1 month ago
Astoria Seafood has the best seafood in ALL of New York... You know what, The Whole East Coast. Great staff and great service read more
3 months ago
If you're looking for fresh seafood without the frills, Astoria Seafood is an absolute gem. The concept is part of the experience. You pick your seafood, choose how you want it prepared, and then sit back while the kitchen works its magic. It's easy to see why this Queens institution has developed such a devoted following. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like we were guests at a family dinner rather than customers in a restaurant. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, creating the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over your meal. The seafood was incredibly fresh and prepared perfectly. We shared an 8-pound snapper, wild-caught salmon, and shrimp, all cooked to perfection and seasoned just enough to let the quality of the seafood shine. On the side, we enjoyed crispy fries, a refreshing Greek salad, and rice, which rounded out the meal beautifully. There's something special about a place that keeps things simple and lets exceptional ingredients do the talking. Astoria Seafood delivers fresh, delicious seafood, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and an experience that feels more like gathering around a family table than dining out. It's a must-visit whenever we're in New York, and we'll definitely be back. read more
I got the soup of the day, and, despite being already prepared, took 30 minutes to arrive. It was cold. Not just lukewarm, but cold. I ordered two baked clams, which were already prepared. The waitress forgot about them and then, an hour later, asked if I would take shrimp as a substitute. It's too chaotic. read more
2 months ago
Definitely a unique experience for those unaccustomed to fish markets. Food is overall good and specialized to however you want it. Just enter the door, walk to the back, select your seafood, then line up at the register to tell the cashier how you want your meal prepared. With that done, you have to go wait outside for ~40 min in line to get a seat (they will assign you a spot, it's very packed and busy). Once seated just provide your name and they'll eventually get you your food. You can also order sides/appetizers at this point (the spinach pies are quite good). Decor itself is nice but it's very loud and crowded. Good way to make friends with the strangers you're bumping shoulders with. read more
3 months ago
9 days ago
Fantastic experience, it feels like you are transported into a bustling fish market/restaurant. Indoors is chaotic and can be confusing, but you need to head to the back where you select your seafood, bag it, and THEN get in line to tell the cashier how you would like your selected food cooked. We got the branzino, a few scallops, and a few jumbo shrimp. The cashiers are very helpful and will make recommendations if you don't know what youre looking for. We also ordered the spanakopita and greek salad, which is HUGE and comes with garlic bread. Total was $84, but this will depend on the weight. Service was IMPECCABLE. Our food came out slowly dish by dish, so be prepared to sit and enjoy your time. We had to wait awhile for a table, but it was well worth it. It's also BYOB, so you can sip a bottle of wine while you wait. EXCELLENT experience overall and the food was cooked IMPECCABLY. read more
At first I was lost because I didn't know where the line started. So first you need to go inside to order, pay, and then you can choose to sit inside or outdoors. From ordering to getting seated was about 1 hour. After sitting down, they ask for your name that you provided inside and about another 20-30 mins for food to come out. They're busy but they have a system. I love that I get to choose whatever seafood I want and put it in little baggies. They ask me how I want each seafood cooked. We got branzino, calamari, shrimp, and scallops. I asked the calamari to be fried and everything else grilled. We also ordered yellow rice and lemon potatoes for our sides. My favorite was the Branzino and scallops. They were grilled perfectly! FYI: it's BYOB! They provide you cups and ice if needed. read more
3 months ago
Heard about the seafood in Astoria for so long and it was delicious! Pick your catch and they cook it for you. The wait was over 2 hours tho on a Tuesday night. Interior and exterior seating. Ended up having a great meal but I wish it just wasn't as long a wait. read more
6 months ago
I came in on a Friday noon and it had a decent crowd, but I didn't have to wait in line and easily found a seat for 1. You can order hot, readymade foods and/or grab a plastic bag and pick your seafood at the raw bar (an array of whole fish, fish fillets, squid, octopus, crab legs, squid, shrimp, lobster tails etc.). I picked out 4 squids and 6 scallops that ran me $21. They allow you to choose how the seafood will be cooked-- I fried my calamari and grilled my scallops. The fried calamari was the best calamari I've had. It was meaty inside and tender, with not too much breading, paired with yummy tartar sauce. Weirdly, when the scallops were served to me, there was 1-2 missing. Um ok? It was bathed in olive oil and was scrumptious. Overall, the seafood was super fresh and tasted amazing. I have to come back to try grilled octopus and whole fish! Also, the server lady was nice knowing it was my first time there, but as I was leaving the joint, she solicited me for tip, telling me that "tip was not included in the price paid". Weirded out, I gave her a $5 bill, and looked up the reviews of this place to find that sometimes the servers will approach you for tip and have even been known to chase you down the block if you leave without tipping. Super weird, but whatever, they work hard I guess. I'd come back... for now. read more
4 months ago
Heard about this restaurant from a friend of mine and have been meaning to try it for some time. We ordered an assortment of scallops, shrimps, calamari as well as a seabass and salmon with crab topping. We got a side of octopus, salad and garlic bread from the hot bar as well. Everything was delicious and the staff was very nice. read more
Heard alot about this place and was happy to finally try it out. I've been to Taverna Kyclades and IBN Hamido so was excited to compare against those. First, the vibe tells you it's all about the food! Inside, its bare bone tables with plastic wrapped utensils and pre-made take out cocktail and tartar sauces coming to the table before your food is done. It's that kinda vibe. There were outside tables which I think I would have preferred. It got very loud in there. The cooks were constantly banging the plates onto the steel counters. Just a lil bit chaotic. So it's the pick your own seafood then hand it over and let them know how you like it. fried, grilled, etc. The complimentary garlic bread was warm and toasty. We got the greek salad, a little too wet and wilty for me. The lemon potatoes were pretty good. Everything that we got fried was deelish. The fried calamari was the highlight, so tender and the batter was light. Fried scallops also very good. Next was the grilled branzino. So fresh and cooked to perfection. Grilled shrimps and prawn were ok. Maybe it's just me. Now I can say I've been there. I'm a tablecloth kinda gal with a nice cocktail menu. read more
I am a seafood fanatic and I loved this place. I have tried several Greek and Egyptian style seafood restaurants in the area of the same concept. Astoria Seafood is definitely the favorite! The staff are so welcoming and warm it's like being served by friends and family. The seafood options here seem bigger than other places, though they didnt have my favorite octopus on this day. There's also a huge variety of sides to pick from. The only con I can possibly name is that we both smelled so strongly like fried calamari after dining here that I could only smell calamari on our clothes at our new year's party several hours later! Maybe poor ventilation or just a very busy day. Cannot wait to come back to Astoria Seafood. Very casual dining experience - a must for seafood lovers no frills and great value. read more
The food is spectacular, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is pure chaos. All of these things add up to a restaurant that is a must try, and is more New York than 90% of the "New York" places that social media thinks is legit. The seafood is about as fresh as it gets, and the tremendous turnover means that nothing is going to be off. After picking your selections, the man at the register weighs everything and gets your preference for how each item will be cooked (fried, grilled, sautéed, etc...). You pay, and grab a table...or wait until one opens up. And then it's showtime. As your dishes are prepared, you wait and try not to eat all of the garlicky, toasted semolina bread that is put in front of you. Honestly, just eat all of it... there's more if you want it, and you're not here to diet. Now the fish comes, or the scallops, the shrimp, the calamari... whatever you ordered is perfect. If you need to, you can order more. But you probably over ordered in the first place, because when faced with so much fresh seafood, it's hard not to. So really, the only thing to do is eat up. Try to remember that when you come back. You won't, and that's not a bad thing. read more
7 days ago
When we first went in we were super confused - jammed pack and with two different lines we didn't know where to start. Thankfully a worker pointed out that we literally had to grab our own seafood. From there we picked up a branzino, some calamari, scallops, shrimp and mussels! Everything was relatively fresh and without odor. When we went to pay it ended up being around $100. They asked if we wanted their potatoes, salad and bread, I assumed it came with it but nope! an additional charge, which I wish they made more clear. We ended up taking everything to go instead of dining - once again assuming it'd be faster - but nope an hour long wait for food! Thankfully we weren't too far from home but wow this place is busy! The food was delicious, probably would have been better eaten at the restaurant but still worth it. read more
5 months ago
Fun and fresh and good price! Flavors are all so good! Just note theyre a little pushy for tips when you're about to leave. Rather than tipping at the cashier, perhaps save your tip until the end to save you the hustle. read more
What a seafood lover's paradise! I came with a group of four for a weekday dinner, which was a good move as there was no wait for a table and we felt free to take our time ordering. Even then it was a bit of a cramped space between the tight tables, busy servers, and food display cases, but the bustle is part of the charm. You pick out your own raw seafood from what's basically a mini seafood market in the back with an array of whole fish, fillets, and shellfish, which is a lot of fun and means you can pick out the very best pieces if you have a discerning eye. The workers there are so effective at explaining the process and helping you pick out the good stuff, and also incredibly friendly with their banter and selling you on picking up a bit extra without being pushy. And with such reasonable prices for seafood, I'm not even mad about that. Our group got a few grilled scallops, clams and mussels in a garlic sauce, and a grilled whole branzino; you can choose how to cook each item but the workers are happy to give recommendations. There is also a counter full of side dishes that get served quickly so you can nibble on stuff while you wait for the seafood to be cooked. Out of the things we got, my favorites were the whole branzino, conveniently deboned and a perfect balance of crispy yet tender, and the garlic bread, deceptively simple but delicious dipped in the seafood sauces. It was such a fun, delicious, and personable experience both with my group and with the awesome workers. It all came out to only about $30 a person, and that was including a generous tip which they deserved for taking care of us so well. I saw other tables bringing bottles of wine, and I think it's BYO so you can even affordably have a drink with your meal. So much value to this place in every way! read more
Went here for lunch with a friend and we were both really impressed. We ordered the lunch special (super reasonable pricing, especially for NYC), and the fish and scallops totally stole the show, fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. We sat upstairs, which had nice natural lighting, perfect for a relaxed midday meal. Service was quick and friendly, which we appreciated since we were kind of on a schedule. As for parking... it's New York, so you already know the deal. But honestly, it was worth the effort. I'd definitely go back again, especially for that lunch deal and those scallops. read more
1 year ago
This is my second time here buying raw fish only. When walking in, it seems chaotic because servers are running around and it's packed with people eating. And this restaurant is definitely not for fine dining and tables are setup like a cafeteria. When it's full, it can get very loud and hot inside. But it can only mean one thing- the food here is just that good! Although, I haven't eaten there before, I've seen people pick their seafood for the back table and then tell them how they want it cooked (baked, fried, or grilled) at the cash register. Among all of the craziness, somehow it makes it out them eventually. They have a decent selection of raw seafood. They open at 12 noon and I highly recommend going there at or close to opening for the freshest selection and it's not as crowded. I got salmon filets and a whole snapper. The guy offered to clean and butterfly my snapper for me (one less thing I had to do at home). I'm so glad I found this place as my fish market. I can't wait to actually sit down and try their cooked seafood one day. read more
4 months ago
Do not come in here expecting a quaint calm seafood meal. The spot captures the essence of NYC with its hustle and bustle feel and also diverse fun experience. There is a fish market in the back of the restaurant where you can choose the seafood you want; ranging from shrimp to squid to multiple varieties of fishes and scallops in addition to many more items you can choose from. There is also a hot food/sides section in the front of the restaurant where you can choose a variety of already cooked pairings for your chosen seafood. You tell the cashier how you want your seafood to be cooked and you can choose from grilled, baked or fried. To be honest though; one of the downsides of the cashier and paying is that the receipt is not actually itemized and you don't see how much each of the things you pick actually weighs. This can bring some trouble as the service is often very hectic since the store is always busy so servers might miss a seafood item you purchased if you picked many things. The people sitting next to us had their squid and sea bass missing for a very long time and there seemed to be some confusion from the waiters on if they ordered it or not. So even having a receipt with the amount you paid does not help since it is not itemized with what you bought. I have been to the other Astoria alternatives for this spot and those places are much calmer but this place was an experience if you want the bustling vibes. read more
Update: went back and will not be going back again. The food is pretty good admittedly but they are just chaotic. Sure - I'm always down to support and enjoy a so-called "no frills" place, but there are hundreds if not thousands of those in this city and I've been to many. None of them are as disorganized, inefficient, or unprofessional, with as terrible service as this place. They will often oversell their items and not tell you that item is out until after you've paid and asked why you haven't received it yet after a considerable wait (and then maybe they will serve that item to a different table 30 min later). The staff will be outright drunk on the job (how else do you stay sane in such a hectic environment right?). They are kind of sketchy and inconsistent with the pricing on their items. I used to think only food matters in a restaurant but when the experience of trying to enjoy the food is this utterly unenjoyable and frustrating, I can't be bothered to endure it to give the food another chance. read more
So cool to try out of the well known seafood restaurants in Astoria. You get to pick your own seafood and whether you want it grilled or fried. I went for the jumbo shrimp, scallops, and squid. For sides, they offer complimentary bread, but we also tried the lemon potatoes and the Greek salad. I really enjoyed all of the sides. The calamari and scallops were cooked well, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked. The general flavor profile of this place is olive oil and lemon. I wish there was a bit of variance in the flavors, but this was a great meal! Pro tip: don't wear something you can't wash because you will end up smelling like fish after but it's worth it. read more
What a hidden gem in New York City! I will trek to Astoria to eat delicious seafood anytime. This is a seafood market where you can buy fresh seafood to go or to request have cook cooked almost anyway you like. Best way to do it is to go with a group so that you can try all different seafood. Make sure to order a salad as well. Their fries are perfection. The restaurant is BYOB, so you can bring your own alcohol. They have water and soft drinks that you can purchase. It is usually packed, so you may have to wait. The way it works: 1. Choose your seafood. 2. Pay and order how you like your seafood prepared. *ps. Get the shrimp/prawns grilled with lemon garlic, mussels with red sauce. 3. Wait for a table to open up. In the summertime, they have outdoor seating . read more
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Will never come back here. Heard about this place on IG and the crowd was so big when I got there so hopes were high. The lines themselves were confusing but there's an initial line inside where you grab your own seafood buffet style and get online to pay. It was fun grabbing everything because even though it was a lot of people, the other customers and staff (especially the young guy at the cashier and the guy sitting next to the seafood bags) were SO nice. After paying $180, he said we can basically wait to be sat or if we find a seat we can grab it. We got on second line outside to wait for a table, but we saw two seats open with another group who said it was cool to sit with them. We sat for 30 minutes, a waitress came and brought us utensils and plates. Later this bald waiter (didnt get his name) came over and asked if someone sat us from the line and we said we were told we can just sit if there's a spot. He said that wasn't allowed and we have to go on line, we're stunned but like alright...we joined the line again where we're several spots away from where we were originally when we were first online (important for later) but we didnt think we could just cut the line back to where we were. We're waiting for about a whole hour on this line barely moving which it's a friday at a busy restaurant and I still wanna have a good time, especially because we're finally next to be sat. Then this couple just comes out from inside and stands in front of us. We're thinking like um what are they doing but confident the guy knows we're next. The bald guy comes back, asks who's next, the couple raises their hands as do we and the bald guy points at us like no wait theyre next. The couple then says they accidentally went on the line inside for a table. The bald guy is like oh okay and we're like ???? He seats them, my partner says to the bald guy that we had the same situation when we were sat initially at the table and he kicked us out and placed us at the back of the line. He apologized but didn't sit us. We're so pissed at this guy and this couple but at the same time we understand the couple because it's an honest mistake but we've been here for 1.5 hours and the only problem has been this guy. Still, we wanted to enjoy the night and were reallyyyy looking forward to the delicious food. But we end up waiting another 30 minutes to be sat and at this points it's 9pm and my partner has work at 4am in the morning. We are FINALLY sat by another waiter who is very nice and we felt bad because he just seemed busy and overwhelmed. But we're sat and given two plates and utensils. Utensils are plastic knives and forks which Id expect better but sure it's "authentic" and plates are just plain plastic plates. One plate has food still on it and I ask for a new one, then also looking at the other plate it also has sauce still on it and we ask for a new one. We get the salad we ordered and new plates. For 20 minutes, the salad was all that was served, but we also got water with our order and the salad was supposed to come with garlic bread. We ask and the waiter said they're out of bread but he'll bring the water. He brings water, then about 10 minutes later (it's now been a total of 30 minutes at the table) we finally get some of our food. We were given the mussels, scallops, and shrimp (still waiting on salmon, fish and crab legs). Now, we have been here for this long and the food looked like it was thrown on the plate with zero seasoning (we ate some but the photo was pretty much how it was served). But still thought maybe it'd taste good. ...It was so bland and unappetizing. The aesthetic instead of seeming authentic was now just looking lazy and haphazard. This is just such a let down but we got the salmon and it tasted okay, a good cut but that's about it. Then my partner was eating the mussels and got one that was raw, kind of the last straw for us after everything, my partner had to be up early for work AND we still had to wait for the fish and crab legs. He went inside with the mussels and said it was raw and mentioned just the entire mixup of the night. The people inside were SO nice about it. They asked what we'd like to do and we asked for a refund for the fish and crab legs (they finally came while he was inside about the mussels) (also the crab legs were given with no tools to open the legs but the plastic utensils). We left them untouched and just wanted a refund and to leave. He told them that they should also have a sign clarifying the lines AND about the situation when we first sat down. Even the owner said yeah we should've been served when we first sat down and that it was allowed to just grab the two seats (the bald guy was still there and overheard the entire conversation). The cashier guy was very generous and was telling us he'll give the refund but we can still enjoy the crab and fish but we really had to go. Overall, the most disappointing food and service experience besides the people inside. read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
The closest to actually eating seaside at an Aegean Island....the freshest, best tasting seafood this side of the Aegean......the taste and the freshness of their food is only surpassed by the exceptional service of the staff and the "filotimo" of ownership......despite their great selection and great food, this is truly a unique culinary experience from the moment you step into Astoria Seafood......you get to choose from a varied selection of seafood delivered daily.....once you select your choice of seafood, it is promptly weighed while you are asked how you would like it prepared and what side you would like , while being given an endless choice of traditional Greek side dishes.......all the while being serenaded by traditional Greek music that truly transforms your eating experience at Astoria Seafood as if you were eating at a seaside taverna on an Aegean Island in Greece......HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...and don't forget to BYOB..... read more
1 month ago
Always such a treat to come here! Crowded as usual, we arrived around 5:30pm for dinner and worried that there would be a long line. Thankfully no long line out the door but definitely bustling inside! There were many tables and some even next to each other. We had a 4 top table and we were right next to a 6 persons group. No gap in between the table, as if we were sharing the same long table. We did not mind. That's what I call family style! It was challenging to get around the tables, as everyone was so nestled in. The fresh seafood was at the back, two long rows of whole fresh fish, shellfish, fish filets, shrimps all to your hearts desire! They even had some of my favorites like the razor clams and Barbounia! All very reasonably priced too to top it all off! We ordered a ton of food to share, razor clams, Barbounia (1 grilled and 1 piece fried, to get a taste of both! Fried was better!), anchovies (fried), grilled calamari, whole dorado fish grilled, huge shrimps grilled, and a ton of sides such as beets, spinach, spanakopita. Wonderfully and simply cooked, already looking forward to return! And also service was excellent! Efcharistó! read more
2 years ago
Great place to stop by for some seafood. This place can get really hectic on the weekend so come early! It's a casual seafood market where you can pick out the seafood yourself. We got an assortment of seafood including scallops, shrimp, calamari and fish. After picking out or seafood, you wait in line to check out and tell them how you want the food prepared. They do charge a few extra dollars per pound to cook the food, which I didn't see mentioned anywhere. After paying, we found a table and waited for our food. It probably took about 45 minutes to come. All the seafood was fresh, and doused with olive oil and garlic. It's also a BYOB with a liquor store around the corner. Overall, it's a fun experience but only come here if you have a few hours to spend. read more
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How is the air conditioning there? I was hoping to get lunch there tomorrow. But with temps hitting heat wave levels for the next few days, I need working AC!
Is Asotria Seafood also a market or must you get the fish cooked.? I've been looking for a good source of fresh seafood to cook at home
It's also a market
Would it be hard to find a table on weekday afternoons?
Not bad! Best time to go, actually.
Are they still BYOB?
We brought our own wine. They opened it and provided plastic cups. No corkage fee! A great way to save money.
Does the restaurant do a good job of avoiding cross contamination for people who are allergic to shell fish? Would they accommodate if I asked?
I seriously 😐 doubt it!! You're lucky if the staff have on gloves.
How much is the grilled octopus?
Whatever the price is for a pound, you pay for how much you put on the scale, and then they will grill it for you.
Does anyone know if they are opened, because I called and it says they are in summer vacation till the 4th and their websites says the 5th?
It's opened
Are they open during the week? Google is telling me they're only open on saturday but that doesn't make sense
They're usually closed on Mondays, but right now I think they're on vacation from 8/12/19 - 9/4/19.
Can I bring my own containers if I want to pick seafood to take home?
Yes & they also provide free containers
When do they go on summer break?
I've never heard about or witnessed them going on summer break BUT you should call and ask.
Do they have grilled king crab legs?
Yes Whatever they have in there selection of seafood they will grill!
What is the price range for food (ie. $20-$30; $30-$45? I can't find a menu anywhere!Please help
Yes as others mentioned it really depends on your selection. The octopus is $16 a pound. But worth it. Shrimps are like $9 a pound. You pick out your own seafood.…
Yelp says they are temporarily closed, I wanted to confirm myself so I called but no answer. I checked google and it said they were open...does anyone know for sure if they are closed until September?
They are on vacation from August 14-September 5...they do this every summer 😎 Big sign on their door and I know this because I wanted to go last week and drove by.
How long is the approximate wait time for the table?
Off peak before 5pm no wait to 15minutes After 5pm it ranges from 15-60 depending on the number of people…
What other ways can I have the food cooked, besides, fried, & grilled?
My favorite way that makes it tasty and not fried to the point of ruining the healthiest part of eating a fish....is asking for grilled with olive oil and garlic. This gives it alot of flavor and no need for frying and ruining the nutrients…
Are they wheelchair accessible?
to be truthful, its very crowded there and tables are too close together as it is, I'm sure they would accommodate but don't bet on it
What sides do they normally serve? I have a sensitive diet, so steamed rice or a plain baked potato work.
They have a display case with pre-made items and sides. You can pick ones that you may like. But I have no idea how they price any of it, as there are no posted prices and there are no menus. You basically pick out your items and raw seafood for…
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