If you're looking for fresh seafood without the frills, Astoria Seafood is an absolute gem. The…read moreconcept 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.

At first I was lost because I didn't know where the line started. So first you need to go inside to…read moreorder, 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.

We had a great meal at Elias Corner! The place is very nice and cozy, but also intimate if you're…read morethinking about a cute date spot - like your neighborhood best family restaurant. We came here with our friends whom we haven't seen in a long while and were super happy with our dinner! Service was great - waitress was super patient in explaining how the ordering works (you order up front where you can see the seafood and veggie selections based on the daily menu), and what was on the menu (super impressive that she knew everything from memory). Food wise - seafood in general were all very fresh and grilled to perfection. The flavors were not super salty and are flavorful enough for you to appreciate the freshness and quality of the raw ingredients. I especially liked the grilled calamari - I am usually not a super big fan of fried calamari, so these grilled ones are awesome. The grilled octopus came next and was very flavorful and tender. For our main seafood, we ordered whole fish with bone - one black sea bass and one brazino - personally I liked the branzino more because it has more fat in the meat, so was softer in texture. I forgot to take a picture of the Tzatziki sauce but it was really good too! Goes really well with the bread on the house. I also really liked the Loukoumades (basically fried dough balls with syrup and cinnamon powder) that we had for dessert. Drinkwise - we ordered a pint (half a bottle) of chardonnay, and it went really well with the seafood. Strongly recommend if you don't have any dietary restrictions. The owner of the restaurant was super nice and patient in explaining the drink selections for us. Definitely looking to come back for another meal soon!

Go Mondays, its empty. Free parking, and if you dont drive, 2 blocks from the subway…read more Went with a few friends and had an assortment of things. 1. Greek salads 2. Tamara dip + pita 3. Lemon potatoes 4. Grilled veggies 5. Tzatziki dips 6. Grilled octopus 7. Whitings 8. And a few alcoholic drinks that taste as licorice Family style Greek restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood. No menu but the server is very knowledgeable and lets you know. I cant say anything about the price as i did not pay but the person has been coming here for 20 years or more.

Came with a group of 9. It is pretty spacious with like 20 or so tables. They have 2 bathrooms plus…read more3 sinks outside (there are sinks in the bathrooms). With so many Egyptian seafood spots in the area, we had to check out this newly opened one! Besides the Morjan Lemonade on the menu, there are drinks are in the fridge (there is no tap water, only bottled) - $2 each. They didn't have scallops or mussels when we went. You pick the seafood in the front. They will help you with any questions or recommendations. The complimentary pita is hot and soft. The red dip (pepper?) is spicy but delicious! The white dip (tahini?) helps cut the spicy. There is olive oil on the table as well. For mains, we went with: -Seafood Tajin (tomato): great flavor. Although it is listed as a seafood tajin, it was like all shrimp, no other seafood. It worked out for us, as we each got a shrimp. I liked this better than the grilled shrimp. -Red Snapper (fried): nice lemony hint to cut the friedness. Not my favorite way to have a fish, but this was the recommended cooking method, and we wanted variety. The dip on the side is a must as it is a bit dry without it. -Sea Bass (x2, oven): tender. The seasoning was light. -Branzini (oven): like the sea bass, though more tender. This was my favorite seafood. -Shrimp (S) (x18, grilled) not much seasoning, so you mostly get a grilled flavor. I added some of the red dip for flavor. Although they're "small" shrimps, they are a decent sized bite! -Octopus (grilled): was not the most tender, but pretty good -Calamari (x5, fried): was very crispy For the choice or side, hot bar or salad we got: -Morjan Mazza (counts as 2 sides - comes with small portions of 2 Salads and 2 Dips): -Greek Salad: ingredients were fresh -Arugala Salad: I did not try this as there wasn't much to go around -Hummus: great chickpea flavor -Baba Ganoush (we got another order too): great consistency and flavor -French Fries: crispy outside and soft inside. It came with ketchup, but I dipped it in the other dips. -Lemon Potato (x2 - we originally wanted a Garlic Potato, but they didn't have): very lemony (too much so) and tender -Tahini & Parsley Salad (we originally wanted spicy sauteed eggplant, but they didn't have): heavy on the parsley, which I enjoyed. I suppose that's why it's considered a salad. It is still a dip consistency. The Morjan Lemonade was mostly crushed ice. The cost was about $37 per person (after tax and tip). It is definitely worth it for the price, as we were all full. A little disappointed that they didn't have a few things that we wanted to try. Will have to come back and see if they have it then.

My Dad requested we go here from a TikTok video we saw & Drove all the way from Suffolk County to…read moretry this place. For two days I tried to contact them to get the hours. I found three numbers. All of them were wrong or not working. Got hung up on several times. None of the places online would tell you the hours online except what I googled. It said they opened at 12pm. So my family and I got there early we waited in the car until 12 and they were not open. We waited a while outside until somebody walking by saw us waiting and said they're not opening until 2 PM. I had a back up plan, so we went down the street to another place and had a great meal. Disappointed but still enjoyed a good meal elsewhere. Maybe we'll come back to try the food. But the other spot's food was amazing. 3-29-2026

I have been going to Stamatis since I was a child and it never fails to impress. It has all of the…read moregreek favorites with generous portions -- perfect for sharing family style. The octopus was a standout as it is always tender, perfectly grilled, and seasoned simply to let the natural flavors shine. The lamb chops were also a must-order and probably my favorite main dish. The meat is always tender, flavorful, and cooked beautifully with that delicious char from the grill. There's something really satisfying about being able to order a few dishes and have everyone try a little bit of everything.

The food was amazing , and the portions are pretty big. Menu was varied with traditional Greek food…read moreand prices were reasonable. I subtracted a star (maybe I should've subtracted more?) for service, because I have never felt so rushed during a meal. We sat down and immediately a waiter came to take our order. We are not regulars, didn't even get a chance to look. When the food came (pretty quickly), he practically threw the plates in front of us. Then he tried to take the dishes away THREE DIFFERENT TIMES when it was very obvious we were not done. (We'd been there barely 30 minutes at this point because I was parked at a meter and was keeping my eye on the clock). The restaurant was half empty for dinner so no one was waiting for our table. I don't know why they were in such a hurry for us to leave. As amazing as the food was, my experience was so bad that I will not be coming back. Maybe this should've been 3.5 stars...

Great service great food..fried calamari and prasini salata and the biftekia were amazing and…read moredelicious

Amazing Greek food in Astoria, Queens. If you want…read moretraditional Greek with multiple food options, this is the place for you. It was recommended by a friend and this is the place to return to try more options next time. My pics capture the moment

As an Egyptian food super fan, finding a new item and a family owned place making it is a double…read morewin. With a small, uncomplicated menu, Mums checks all the boxes. The beef feteer was phenomenal and my party of 3 couldn't finish it so we each had some to take with us. We also got the macaroni béchamel which was perfectly creamy and reminded me of my adopted Egyptian mom who always prepares this when I come over. Overall, this experience warmed my heart.

I was really excited for this but was a bit disappointed!…read more Food: I love cheese but honestly this felt like too much. We ordered the chicken and veggie feteer and I essentially felt like I was eating cheese. It is not much different from pizza to be honest. Service: great service! They are very kind! One note tho: they do not provide water if you sit down, it is water bottles Ambiance: nice space! Very packed generally

Exceptional Greek food and service! My girlfriend and I have been here 3 times and it's better and…read morebetter each time. We love ordering the fish Meze and it's so much food. If you are looking for a spot that has that traditional Greek/Cyprian feel Aliada is your go to place. I really like sitting outside but inside will do just fine. Just make sure you call ahead and make a reservation! Gets packed on the weekend.

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!

Small place, mainly for take out orders. They do have some outdoor seating. Everything on the menu…read morelooks good and affordable. I ordered the kofta over rice. The menu just stated that it was seasoned beef, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I am so happy I ordered this - the kofta was similar to hamburger patties and they were flavorful. It was served with a creamy sauce. Not sure what it was but I reminded of a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise. The rice was also delicious. The portions were generous as well. This place will be one of my go to spots for cheaper and delicious food options.

Man, I love New York so much. I got the Grarantita and the Merguez sandwich. Fantastic.read more