New items: Branzino:…read moreliked this better than the sea bass, felt like it was more tender Octopus: not bad, and would order if craving it, but I'd rather get from Greek places The large Greek salad was plentiful and actually went well with the food.

There are plenty of seafood restaurants in Astoria that has this ordering style where you go up to…read morethe front and you see this fresh selection of seafood and you can order by the weigh/item. The ones we had been to in the past usually allows you to also pick different type of cooking style or seasoning but this place only cooks it their way. It's good for people who are indecisive but disappointing for people who want variety of flavor. They usually have a section of appetizers and drinks you can order on a separate menu as well. The staffs were very low energies when we visited on a weekend night. The overall ambiance and interaction made us feel a little uncomfortable. We ordered: - eggplant dip - fries - Greek salad (large) - cooked fish - calamari - octopus Honestly I was so disappointed with the food. It didn't taste as fresh and was overall too salty. The eggplant dip had a weird taste. Friend fries were not as crispy and unevenly distributed portions of salt. The calamari was nothing special. The fish was okay, and the octopus was so salty we actually sent back the dish. It was very difficult to enjoy it. The staff was so accommodating and actually took the dish off our bill. (Thank you!! - great customer service!). My favorite item was probably the Greek salad, but then again it's hard to mess up a salad. I would say this is my least favorite counter order style seafood restaurant in Astoria. My friend said great things about it prior to my visit and I really wish I would have liked it.

This is some of the most authentic Egyptian seafood I've had in NYC. I've been eating from here for…read moreyears, and the quality hasn't slipped. My experience from here is takeout. My relatives regularly drive way out of their way to pick up food here to serve guests. That kind of effort only happens when the food is worth it. I haven't dined in and I've only eaten from here through visiting family, but the seafood here is consistently very good. Some great options are the grilled octopus, grilled calamari, grilled shrimp, and branzini cooked mediterranean style.

Abuqir really lets the seafood shine. Its such a relaxing experience. They welcome you, you pick…read moreyour seafood and tell them how you want it cooked. 15-20 mins later the seafood is on your plate. I wouldnt call it expensive but probably wouldnt call it affordable either but whatever it is its worth it. I got the salad Egyptian rice a fried snapper and some scallops. The salad is simple and good, the rice is fine, scallops were buttery. I wish the scallop had a little bit more of a crust but thats splitting hairs. The snapper was really well cooked. I didnt love the seasoning on the fry but after a squeeze of lemon I was much happier. I also noticed they use the same seasoning mix are most of their fish. Thats partially why I says the seafood shines because its all seasoned the same lol. The staff were very friendly. It all just went so smoothly.

The lobster was very filling and delicious. The service was little slow. However they were a little…read morebusy. I enjoyed the outdoor seating for a warm day.

Love this local seafood restaurant. Service is always great and food always very fresh ! Really…read moreenjoyed coming here for brunch with friends this past week . Will definitely be returning for happy hour special during the week .

Amazing delicious authentic Greek food! We went for the prix fixe lunch family style and it was so…read moremuch food, they gave us extra dishes to try too! Everything was great, I really enjoyed the Greek spread - salmon dip , hummus, baked halloumi cheese , octopus, shrimp, mussels , branzino - so fantastic, it was an enjoyable birthday! Staff were very attentive and friendly!

Delicious! Had reservations for 2 but still had to wait ~15…read moreminutes. But overall the decor is cute, the service was great, (attentive, refilled our waters, replaced our plates), and the food was delicious. Ordered many items and I would probably skip the fried cheese because it was way too salty for our liking. Would recommend the tzatziki and the branzino as those were my faves. Love the complimentary hummus and pita. They also bring diff oils for diff dishes!

Came by for their lunch special. We ordered grilled shrimp and calamari, tiger shrimp grilled,…read morefried shrimp and calamari, and pasta with shrimp and scallops. All accompanied by 2 sides per order. The flavors were robust and light. The serving size was filling, consider it was a lunch special. The service was great.

One of the first tasks you need to do unpon entering is to choose from the selection of seafood on…read morethe ice counters and in the tank. This is half the fun! We picked scallops, octopus, a whole red snapper and giant prawns between a group of five of us. We then went to our table and ordered a salad and mezze plate to go with it. The food was delicious! Everything was nicely seasoned with spices, succulent and flavorful. The green lemonade was also yummy - we got a pitcher to share. I've heard it can be really busy, we were prepared to wait but when we visited on a Sunday around noon it was quiet with no wait.

I had the pork souvlaki based on reviews on reddit and boy, were they right. It's been a while…read moresince I've been back here, and these skewers were tender, juicy, and seasoned and paired well with the sauce and onions, and the lima beans I got as a side. I tried my friend's green beans which were not bad, but could use more flavor. He got something that he's unsure of, seasoned beef perhaps, and it was decidedly not good. I wish I knew what it was so I know not to get it....

Snuck over to Bahari with three coworkers, ordered a bottle of Chardonnay, and completely forgot we…read morewere technically still on the clock. The atmosphere is effortlessly comfortable -- the kind of place where you just know everything coming out of the kitchen will be fresh. And it was. We started with an assortment of traditional spreads: taramosalata, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, skordalia, and melitzanosalata, all served with warm, pillowy pita. Each one was vibrant and flavorful -- perfect for sharing (or not). Then came the feast: marinated and grilled squid, swordfish steak, red snapper, lamb chops, crispy potatoes, and more sides than we could reasonably justify ordering... but absolutely did anyway. Our waiter thoughtfully asked if we had any allergies. By the end of the meal -- slightly comatose, blissfully full, and having completely lost track of time -- we realized the only thing we might be allergic to is work. Bahari isn't just lunch -- it's an escape.

If you're used to buying fish at the supermarket, the prices here might give you sticker shock. But…read morehonestly, if you're craving seafood and you want to make it at home, there's no better place to get it from than here. The quality of fish and seafood is consistently good, so I'm willing to pay a bit more to ensure the food I'm eating tastes fresh. The ambiance is, well chaotic fish counter. There's always a bit of a line in here and it can feel overwhelming when deciding what you want to order. The service is swift and does move things along, and although the guys here like to keep the line moving they are happy to answer any questions you might have, or give you a minute to decide (though they'll move on to another customer while you do so, so take your time). I feel like I remember it being cash only at some point, but I was able to pay with credit card on my most recent visit.

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service and with family and…read morefriends Even have delivery to enjoy good food at home to

Great customer service!!! Food delicious and seasoned perfectly !!! Very cozy area and they treat u…read morelike royalty

Went for a dinner with my brothers on a Monday evening and had an amazing time here. Kind of small…read moreso i could imagine it gets packed quickly on busy days, but we had no issues this time. Greeted by the server, then we walked over to the fish selection area and scouted what we wanted. Our server directed us to which item we will enjoy so we let him bless us with the best fish he had in mind. Started with their seafood soup, absolutely appetizing and excites the stomach before the main dishes. This one is a must have every time I visit. Comes with shrimps, squid, mussels or clams, onions, in a savory tomato broth. One order can be shared with the table, for 4 of us we ordered 2 because the boys were hungry, but I imagine 3-4 can share one order of soup. Additional appetizers were baba ghanoush, hummus and their crisp house salad with fresh pita. Mains were the sardines, lightly fried. Branizino butterflied with the garlic lemon sauce. Order of tajine with squids and shrimps. Everything was out of this world delicious. Highly recommend this place and I will be back again!

This place is an absolute gem. I love the whole team here --…read moreeveryone is welcoming and positive. The food is amazing: everything comes out fast, tastes great, and feels super fresh. My favorite is the salad -- incredibly tasty, with very fresh vegetables. The bartenders deserve a special shoutout too: always friendly, smiling, and great vibes overall. Highly recommend to everyone. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

I feel very conflicted about leaving this review. The food was great but slightly salty, but still…read morevery tasty. My lamb chops were cooked perfectly, and overall I had a good time. However, since we came on Valentine's Day, I noticed that many couples were given roses as they walked in. My partner, who was the only Black woman in the restaurant, did not receive a rose when we entered. At the time, we didn't think much of it and continued with our dinner. As the evening went on, though, we saw more couples come in and receive roses. Some of these couples were seated next to us, which left a bad taste in my mouth. I can't help but wonder what criteria the restaurant used to decide who received a rose and why so many couples who arrived after us were given one. Unfortunately, this experience spoiled my enjoyment of the restaurant and left me feeling conflicted. We ordered plenty of food, left more then 20% tip and if anyone from the restaurant sees this please reach out, if there was some criteria that needed to be met to receive a rose I would love to know

My parents and I had an amazing first visit to Taverna Kyclades tonight. Everything we drank and…read moreate was delicious - from the wine, to the Greek salad, to the saganaki, to the gorgeously grilled seafood. Most importantly, we received exceptional service all-around. The hostess team was super accommodating with our timing (thank you for pushing us back in the line!!), and our server - Juliette - was an absolute angel. She took amazing care of us and made our first time at the restaurant so special I adore her. Please take care of that queen, management!!! Thank you Juliette & team for a beautiful dining experience!!!! Xoxoxo

I came on a Saturday night and it was BUSY! We were only a party of 2, and luckily there was a…read moreseating available at the bar with full menu service. If we wanted to get a table in the main dining room, the wait was estimated to be over 2 hours (we went around 8pm), so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to go. The staff were very quick with service and very friendly. We were offered toasty bread with some lemon and an olive spread while we waited for our food (which also came out super quick!). We ordered the octopus and lamb chops. The octopus was incredibly tender, the meat was very soft - I personally would've preferred a little more bite to it, but it still tasted good. The lamb chops were flavorful. The medium here is on par with medium rare at most other places, and one of our pieces was borderline rare. At the end of the meal we were also offered complementary desert, which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our meal overall, but just know that it's a little on the pricey. The octopus and lamb chops came out to $80~ pre-tax and tip. Would recommend if you're a fan of seafood!