The reviews were not proportionate to the quality of food. The muscles weren't bad but it wasn't clear that there would be no feta with the muscles lemon wine sauce. Also I had asked for coffee, which took forever to come out. When I got it, it was a small espresso cup and cold. I asked her to re-heat it and she said yes and mentioned that she was preoccupied so that's why it got cold. I was a bit frustrated because the restaurant was quite empty. Also the prices were actually a bit on the expensive side for a mom and pop shop. The bill was handwritten rather than printed, which made it a bit hard to read. Overall, I think if the prices were cheaper I could justify it, but I don't think I'd come back read more

What a great spot. I got the Fried Whiting and it was delicious - a very mild white fish, fried perfectly with what I'm guessing was scordalia. We also got some greek salad for the table. Everything was enjoyable. The atmosphere inside was very cosy and inviting as well, felt very mom and pop type of joint. The service was nice as well. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Inside - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Gregory's 26 is an unassuming taverna/hole in the wall with an atmosphere that transports you into a Greek Island village. The service s fantastic and the food is homemade, just like a Yia Yia's home kitchen. Today we were told we had the honor of Gregory himself doing all the cooking! We ordered shrimp Santorini, lemon sole, and pork souvlaki. We also ordered the Greek Leon egg chicken soup. Everything was absolutely delicious and portions were big. The only item that fell a bit short was the souvlaki because it was a bit tough. We took home plenty of leftovers and will certainly b me back for more. read more

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Really classic neighborhood Greek diner with all of the traditional dishes and over-the-top décor I love to see. The souvlaki sandwich was solid, the chicken was crispy and flavorful, nice tzatziki and pita, just a few too many red onions for my taste. Amazing price too and quite filling. The staff were friendly as well. Good amount of seating and not too busy. Would recommend for popping through Astoria. read more

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A hidden gem in the heart of Astoria. Food was very good and generous portions. We had the greek staples of Salad and fried calamari and it all fresh and delicious. Service was excellent and great ambiance. Prices were pretty decent. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Spanakopita - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Can't recommend this place enough. From the food to staff to atmosphere, all amazing. The feta is incredibly soft, all the vegetables are incredibly fresh, and the creamiest tzatziki I've ever had. The staff is sweet and treats you like family. We left feeling like we just visited a relative's house who cooked us an amazing meal. We had Greek salad, Greek salad with chicken, tzatziki and pita, and the French fries. They were out of lemon potatoes read more

Worst service I ever had in a restaurant. The Polish waitress was so unfriendly. I stopped here because I have driven past it a million times and they have a Ukrainian flag and a Greek flag. My ancestry is both. I was happy to see they served Polish beer. There had to be a back story for a Greek Taverna that is pro Ukraine. The waitress couldn't have been more unfriendly. I on the other hand am gregarious, kind, and friendly to all initially. I asked her basic questions and she just looked at me and ignored me. Then she sat down on the other side of the restaurant and never came back. I would have ordered a lot more to eat and drink, but her rudeness ruined my appetite. Greeks are known for their epic hospitality. One would think a Greek taverna, even if it has Mexican cooks and a Polish waitress would try to embody that. When I finished eating, I handed my cash with a minimum tip directly to the cooks and said, "Decent food, horrible service." read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Outside - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

A hidden gem. In my opinion one of the best Greek restaurants in Astoria. Food is always fresh and delicious, with attentive service. The owner is also super sweet! The ambience is very quaint and clean - you are transported into an old school taverna. Highly recommend the zucchini fritters with tzatziki - you won't regret it!! read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Zucchini Patties Large greek salad with feta Bread Tzatziki Tirokafteri Eggplant Spread - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Family owned and they make you feel like family. Allow to you eat in peace and with recommendations for everything on menu for your crowd. Inside is tavern style w tables pretty close to each other. Seafood amazing, hummus amazing, salads fantastic the whole fish is a must. Try the hella beer or restina wine. Spring and summer dine outside especially at night it is magical read more

This restaurant serves authentic Greek food that reminded me of my home. (8/10) The ambiance is authentic Greek, and the staff is genuine and experienced, having been in the industry for over 30 years. From the atmosphere to the staff's kindness, and the great tasting dishes, eating here was a great experience. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Pic 1 as advertised Pic 2 reality Not juicy and yummy at all. Tasted liked dried grizzle if that's possible. 40 yrs in astoria never saw chicken looking like this. Place is old and dirty. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place might be 'cozy'. That's all. this might be the worst meal I have done in years. 80 dollars for the mist overcooked and less refined grill meat plate, sude of awful fries. saganaki fine and green salade, plus a carafe of regular white wine. very regular. New York might be the most costly city in the world. But at least we expect a minimum of quality for prices that otherwise in other places give you real quality food. Avoid this place! read more

Legitimate Greek Food. The waitress recommended the lamb guvecci. The signaling with honey was fantastic!! read more

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I wish I could go back to this place every day. This food was incredible, best octopus I've had in years. The chicken souvlaki was amazing, I want to go back to try everything on the menu. Service was 100000/10. I felt like I was back in Greece, with Greek music playing in the background. Very relaxed atmosphere. Come here if you want authentic Greek food. read more

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This place is delightful! Very fresh Greek food. I ordered takeout with my family and it was seamless. The food was prepared quickly. I haven't been to Greece so I can't speak to the authenticity but it feel authentic to me. For what it's worth. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Takeout - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

My brother's girlfriend lives close by so we had an early dinner at Gregory's last week after exploring Astoria some. It's a small place with mostly outside seating and was full by 5:45, so I can envision waits during prime hours. The service was punctual and friendly enough and everything came out fairly quickly. We got a smattering of dishes to share and almost all were fantastic, including 1. Cold potato and garlic dip -- kind of bizarre in that it was basically cold mashed potatoes but it was really tasty; 2. Lemon potatoes -- basic but hearty and delicious; 3. Crab cakes -- a little too much filler but not bad and a good portion for the price; 4. Feta and red pepper dip -- a bit bland as the feta overwhelmed; 5. Cabbage salad -- basically a vinegar-based coleslaw but very tasty And 6. Greek salad with grilled chicken -- my brother's girlfriend asked for this special and apparently they make it for her often. She loved it Definitely will return if I'm craving potatoes in Astoria read more

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The best way to enjoy a certain type of cuisine is go OVER INDULGE. I took my own advise and sat feasting for over an hour ! The food at Gregory's 26 Corner Tavern is so authentic I actually felt like I was eating in a restaurant in Greece . The portions are hearty and tasty . The service is attentive . The food absolutely delicious and freshly made . It is a hidden gem in Astoria , one that must be found by anyone looking for a fulfilling meal . Great indoor and outdoor seating availability. Parking great for Astoria also! read more

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This place is all about vibes. Super laidback and I felt like I'm eating at someone's home. Ordered smelts, octopus and dips. tzatziki dip is on point, fresh ingredients with the cold cucumber strips. Octopus grilled without overcook and yet the tentacles are so crispy. Smelts are a good snack. Service is good and quite attentive. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Fried Smelts - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ive been to Gregory's before and had an amazing experience so I decided to place an order for Greek Easter with Gregory's instead of Stamatis where we usually have our Easter catered . Sadly it was a major disappointment, I ordered three orders of lamb ,which I was told each order of lamb comes with a serving lemon potatoes , when I received the order I received ONE small size of lemon potatoes that was smaller than a normal size order which is $8 and plentiful. Besides the fact the potatoes were very over cooked and stale, they weren't enough to cater for the amount of people I had on Easter being that I ordered THREE orders of lamb and they said each order of lamb comes with order of potatoes . The lamb itself was chewy and dry ,no flavor at all and mostly bone so not enough meat for $40 a serving, instead of giving me a tray per each order of lamb , they added a tray of artichokes and peas , did I ask for that ? It's great if that was added on the side of everything else but it wasn't... it seems it was added instead of the potatoes but I planned my catering based on lamb and lemon potatoes . I'm extremely disappointed as I only have had great experiences here before , but to screw up this badly on a major Greek holiday ,there is no excuse !!! Maybe they should be more clear on the catering menu read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Warning: If you order the special, ask how much it is. My swordfish was $48, I thought that was high for a low-key neighborhood tavern.

I went here to dine in during Covid, and had a lot of high hopes becuase it was highly rated on the bib gourmand. They started the meal with complementary bread with tapenade, which was really good. Then we ordered the main meal, where I got the chicken souvlaki platter. The chicken was extremely dry, it didn't slide out, so I had to cut the chicken off the stick. The plate gave with tzatziki, but so little for such dry chicken. The pita was good. The feta in the salad was not good, and the fries felt cold and were salt less. Overall, not impressed with the main meal. What was nice is that they gave us complementary halwa, which was good tasting, not to sweet! The price was very reasonable for everything that we got, (I think I paid about $25 with tip). I do not think I will come back again, even given the prices Bc Astoria has other amazing Greek food. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Chicken Souvlaki Plate with Greek Salad and French Fries - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Local eatery with Astoria Mediterranean flavors. Quick service and at home feeling. Good portion of plates. read more

We arrived a little too early before the restaurant opened, but the waitress let us in 30 mins early. We were hungry and wanted to order lamb chops. Alas, we had to order veal instead. And I asked for a tarama -my starting point for any Greek meal and lemon potatoes, another favorite of mine. The veal was tender and delicious, and tarama along with warm bread was very tasty. Gregory's Corner is perhaps one the best small taverna in Astoria. What they lack in choices on the menu, they make up in service. The waitress who took our read more

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We've been wanting to check out this restaurant for a while and finally did! The space is incredibly small and intimate, but the restaurant gets very loud. All the tables are basically pushed right next to each other, so if you go on a busy day with one or two large groups, you've already filled up most of the restaurant. Service was decent, though we waited a pretty long time for the waiters to take our order (even though we saw them talking to each other and looking at their phones and looking everywhere except in our direction). After that, service was good for the rest of the dinner. All of the food tasted good and pretty fresh. We ordered the grilled octopus (always love to order this at Greek restaurants), Souvlaki plate, and Fish of the Day (branzino). The octopus was extremely tender and flavorful and was my favorite meal here. The souvlaki was pretty good, but eating a long, skinny chunk of souvlaki was an interesting experience. Lastly, we enjoyed the fish, but since branzinos usually tend to be very fresh at Greek restaurants, I personally would have preferred it to be grilled and not fried. Overall, a fairly pleasant dining experience but would definitely check out some other Greek restaurants in Astoria the next time I return to the area! read more

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Our go-to Greek spot in New York. Every time we fly in from LA we go straight to Gregory's. The woman that works there always remembers us and she's super nice and very welcoming. The top 3 things that we always have to get are the saganaki, grilled octopus, and the cold platter. These dishes are a must try and you won't regret it. I also really love the Greek salad because it contains everything I love in one bowl. This place is super homey and cozy and they offer delicious Greek food you can't get anywhere else. We will always be coming back here!!! read more

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Delicious appetizers with tons of flavor! The cold appetizer is a trio of dips with pita chips. The grilled sausage makes me want to go back just for that. The beeftekia was lacking in flavor but was decent. read more

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This was the best Greek place I've tried in NYC! I'd heard many positive things about this place before visiting and was not disappointed. We ordered the taramosalata, Greek salad, and branding taramosalata- incredible! Had a great flavor that was creamy but not too rich. The fish roe had a great seafood-y flavor that was perfectly salty but not excessively so. This taramosalata was comparable to others I've had in Greece. Greek salad- pretty good. Feta was great but vegetables were not as fresh as ones I've had before (it's almost impossible to get the freshest veggies in NYC restaurants). Branding- deliciously light and flaky and cooked with a simple olive oil/lemon. Might have been a tad in the overcooked side but still enjoyable Overall, would def come back read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Salad and Taramosalata - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Small greek spot with all of the basic greek staples. I split a bunch of appetizers with my cousin including the fried calamari, greek salad, taziki spread, and stuffed grape leaves. We were not a fan of any of the dishes except the taziki, which was very tasty Complimentary bread and olive spread. The bread was average, but the spread was delicious Very cozy inside, and our waitress/host was very friendly as well Bib Gourmand 2018 4 read more

You can't find a more authentic Greek experience in Astoria. It feels like you're in someone's dining room eating family dinner. The sausages are the best in town and the soup is extraordinary. Expect relaxed friendly service and a really casual atmosphere. read more

We took the ferry from Manhattan to get here and it was absolutely worth it! Such a gem of a spot, with reasonably priced and so delicious food. The octopus at $25 was so good and more than enough for four people to get a good serving. Everything was fresh, came with lemon, and was served with a smile by the charming people that work here. Highly recommend the Cold Appetizer spread, all the different dips served with fresh, hot pita bread. Happy to come back anytime! PS, we ordered the fried smelt just to try it and it was as good as smelt could ever be, but nothing super flavorful or crazy good. I wouldn't get it again! read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Wait time long. Nowhere to wait. Concussion about the ticket system. One host say go ahead the other say wait. Food good but pricey.

I ate here about a year after returning from a couple weeks traveling around greece. The meal was at least above the average for that trip and maybe as good as any of those meals. In particular, the taramosalata was one of the best I have ever had. We also had great octopus and zucchini fritters/pancakes that were just delicious. They also offered a wine by the liter/half liter, just like Greece, which was perfectly good. Portion sizes were generous, so overall it was a very good value. Service was a little slow and inattentive, but nice. read more

This place is a decent place. I love the fact that it is a low key spot and very causal. Good for solo dinner, dates, or just catching up with friends. When I visited I was the only person indoor on a weekday night. The waitress was wonderful and provided excellent service, she recommended a few items. The octopus here was great, also got the chicken souvlaki platter which I thought was just ok. Is it the best food ever? No, however it a decent Greek casual establishment that I may come back to visit if I'm in the area. I would rate it 3.5/4 stars read more

Best food in Astoria.Service with a smile. Best Mediterranean feel in Queens, Neighborhood feel, Owner is very friendly likes to talk to customers. Makes them feel like family. Prices are affordable, not like many other restaurants now. A little bit of Ditmars Blvd but worth the walk. Thanks read more

My favorite Greek restaurant ever!!!! Natalie is the best. I come here with my friends whenever I go to NY coming from the airport. Can't even find anything like their food in LA. Natalie is very gracious and sweet. Food is very delicious with big servings. Price is reasonable too. I love the grilled octopus, fried goat cheese and feta cheese with honey, souvlakis, the appetizer with three types of hummus with pita bread, etc. I love everything about this place. I will be back!!! read more

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The best and most authentic Greek food you can get they cook unbelievable and the atmosphere is like being in a Greek home in Greece as Greek as Greek food gets in the heart of greektown astoria really love this place god bless read more

Been here a couple times now and LOVED it. The grilled octopus is fantastic, also recommend the hummus as well as the chicken souvlaki platter which we split between the two of us! Super reasonable prices read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I had long heard good things about Gregory's. We walked by yesterday and saw that there was a good deal of outdoor seating and a lot of tasty-looking food, so we decided to grab a table for dinner. The vibe here is rather old school: very fairly-priced, traditional Greek fare, and lots of families and older patrons, though there were diners of all ages. Ultimately, we enjoyed a satisfying, well-executed, if not mind-blowing dinner. I ordered the branzino, which is their most popular fish dish but which is oddly off-menu. It was nicely cooked in the traditional Greek style: grilled, with lemon, olive oil, and a touch of parsley. The seasoning was altogether pretty light. My partner ordered the salmon, which came with a side of lemon potatoes and squash. I only had a bite of the salmon but ate more of the veggies. The lemon potatoes were good, not as citrusy or oiled as some other versions. The service was friendly, but it did seem like we were kind of forgotten about after a while. With our dinners and beers (Fix, a Greek lager), tax, and tip, the total was only a little over $62. read more

One of Astoria's hidden gems! I've lived in the area for nearly 20 years and have been to lots of Greek places. Gregory's is one of my favorites when I'm with a small group. The sausages are the absolute best I've had and I love the traditional, unpretentious atmosphere. This place has never let me down. read more

This place feels exactly like home! AND I'M NOT EVEN GREEK!!! The food is amazing, honestly best Greek food in Astoria. Shoutout to Bula, our waitress, cause she was beyond special, attentive, polite and very friendly. If you visit, I recommend the Feta cheese with tomatoes and the Fried Calamari to start; and the Shrimp Santorini for your main course. You won't be disappointed. If you're old enough to drink, ask for a shot of their homemade Moonshine, that will put you in the perfect mood. read more

Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna - Fried Calamari - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York