Astoria has always been a neighborhood of unyielding authenticity, a place characterized by the brutal, soul-crushing search for a parking spot. But tucked away on 34th Street, Off the Hook Raw Bar & Grill proves that some things are worth it. Years later, the truth remains unchanged: this sanctuary delivers a masterclass in cozy warmth and absolute culinary respect. The lobster mac and cheese is a decadent triumph--rich and loaded. But the real revelation is the skirt steak. It carries a deeply seasoned, char-grilled crust that locks in a perfect, juicy interior. It is, without exaggeration, one of the the best damn skirt steaks you will ever encounter in this city. Decor (4.25/5): It's a small, intimate room that hits you with a cozy, effortlessly cool vibe. It also has the small outdoor patio tucked away in the back--a perfect, low-lit refuge for a summer night in Queens. Customer Service (4.5/5): The staff is exceptional. They are welcoming, professional, and move with a hospitality that keeps the room's energy completely relaxed. Food Rating (5/5): Flawless execution. The skirt steak is dialed in to absolute perfection every single time, and the lobster mac stands alone at the top of its class. Price: Around $65 per person. Worth every penny--just prepare to battle for a spot on the asphalt if you drive. read more

Been wanting to go here for a min. Def wanna come back & try other items. Love the outdoor patio. 5/5 half dozen house oyster $12- sauces were really good 4/5 watermelon salad $18- really good, sweet watermelon, 1 of the herbs was a bit too strong- mint? Basil? Can't remember which it was but nearly perfect 3/5 crabmeat guac $23- something was too salty, might've been the chips, good otherwise 3/5 shrimp mofongo $32- been wanting to try mofongo for a min too, sweet, very filling, decent, I expected more flavor/seasoning but less sweet, too dense for me, thought it'd be more of a light, mashed potato consistency but it's def got some chunks of plaintain & shrimp in it 4/5 Crème brûlée $12- so sweet but really good & creamy 2/5 pistachio cake $10- the lemon/lime whipped cream is the best part cuz the cake is disgustingly sweet 5/5/ service- friendly & informative read more

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

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Lobster role with fries - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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

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Great happy hour. $1 oysters every Monday. Happy Hour M-F from 4-7PM with great deals on drinks and snacks. Defs recommend because there are many options and daily specials! read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious, and both our hostess and server were exceptionally attentive. This easily could have been a five-star experience if not for the mishandled oysters. Unfortunately, whoever was shucking them seemed inexperienced...they were slow, left behind some grit, mangled several, and served many upright, which caused the wonderful liquor to spill out. However, we did get lucky that there was happy hour oysters at the time we went. So happy surprise. The chargrilled oysters were tasty, but at $23 for five, they felt overpriced. On a brighter note, the lobster rolls (both hot and cold preparations) were incredibly fresh and flavorful. Easily among the best I've had in a long time! read more

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Space has a great vibe and the outdoor seating space is very cute. Service was great. Very attentive. We started with the chowder fries followed by the fish of the day which was the absolute star of the meal. My husband had the shrimp mofongo. We didn't have room for dessert but maybe next time. read more

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Oh my goodness! Joe and I came here to this cozy spot for a comedy show tonight and had a such amazing time! Not only was the comedy hilarious but the food was delicious! They offered a $40 pre-fix menu which included an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. I indulged and got the crab bites for my app, the fish and shrimp combo for my entree and the carrot cake for my dessert. I also added a side of hush puppies, because why wouldn't I?! The food was DELICIOUS and they gave us so much to eat I ended up leaving with my lunch for tomorrow. Our server Brandon was a one-man show! I watched as he took care of every single guest on his own while also manning the bar, and he didn't skip a beat once! They have another comedy show March 13th and I can't wait to come back with more people to share this little gem! read more

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Good portion ,great service, lovely vibes. Loved having fresh seafood at the yard on a summer day. Rosemary lemon drop was deliciously refreshing. Will be back. read more

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The happy hour oysters are such a good deal because not only it's $1 but it's super fresh. I wish they had more options for happy hour drinks but the wine is decent. The service was good and we got seated quickly. The place is quite pretty and comfy. It has an outdoor seating with some lights and plants. It's a good place to go with friends or family for drinks. The only thing is that other than the oysters and happy hour. The other foods I tried like the lobster roll wasn't that great. read more

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Cute trendy upscale spot, great for a date night or for drinks and a quick lobstah mac. A little fancy but nothing crazy, loved that we were able to get a table without any reservation or wait. However, the service was very slow, which is why I'm rating this 3 stars rather than 4. I think they hit a Friday night rush that was unexpected, but it took almost an hour for us to be served and we were hungry! Food Lobster mac n cheese: 7/10 The flavor was perfect and they gave us a lot of lobster pieces, but the texture was a little watery. I'm from the South and the texture of macaroni should be very cheesy/thick! Fish and chips: 6/10 Fish was fresh and nicely cooked with a little crunch of the breading. The sauce tasted almost Indian spice inspired which was a good mixup from the usual tartar sauce, but I do wish it came with both. Cole slaw was good, nothing special. Warm Lobster roll: 10/10 this was why we came and it did not disappoint. I love seeing both Connecticut and Maine style Lobster rolls on the menu and the amount of lobster/freshness was fire. Drinks Spicy marg: 10/10 great take on a classic Black forest: 4/10 I really liked the creativity but the muddled blackberries were too bitter making it taste a little like cough syrup, it would have been better with a dash of simple syrup to balance this. Service Slow overall, though polite. I would give this a 3/10 unfortunately, hopefully they will be able to manage multiple tables coming in at once better in the future / may need an additional server on Friday nights. Overall would definitely come back, but on a weekday so it's not as busy ~ read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Amazing.. it had great vibe from the beginning. If I had no other reason to go to Freeport, this place would be enough. Best Mojito ever! Love the owner, read more

Delicious happy hour deal!! The ahi tuna nachos are a standout. Staff is super sweet, the backyard patio is a great place to be on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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Another excellent seafood place we found near us. We saw their advertisement a while back and thought of trying it but kept forgetting. So here we are. The restaurant's entrance is on the side of the street. You can miss it if you're not looking for it. We had such a great dinner here! Everything was so delicious! We started with a dozen fresh oysters, which was superb! Then we had a plate of watermelon salad. Oh this one was excellent! Then we had tuna nachos! Splendid! You must order this! That's an order! Then we had octopus tacos! Another great dish! Should we keep going? I think we've had enough! Yum yum! The best of all was the tuna nachos! The dressing on the tuna nachos was mouthwatering. I could eat this all day. Our waitress was great, but I forgot her name. I think Alejandra. We planned to return and try another nacho dish they had on the menu. I think crab nachos. If that's the one, I will try it next time. That watermelon salad was refreshing too. It had cucumber and goat cheese with watermelon and arugula. I loved it! I highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent seafood and service! Thanks! read more

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Angel was super nice and attentive. The garden seating is charming and surrounded by Potted herbs. Clean bathrooms. Yummy drinks (had two passion fruit mimosas) Oysters were pretty good and local Lobster salad was okay Shrimp mofongo was so good but a little too much rosemary for me. I def have to dine again to try other dishes. Another table ordered salmon which looked read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Have been here many times and always had great experience but came on a Friday wasn't too busy but it appears they might be down on staff bc it took a long time to place orders and the food was not good at all. No one at the table was happy with their meal. The shrimp mofongo was bad the lobster roll wasn't real lobster claw meat and the fish tacos were bad too. Hopefully this one just a bad night for the staff and chef. Will try it again and hope for the best. read more

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Food is amazing! Highly recommend the lobster rolls, shrimp mofongo, snow crabs and skirt steak. Great happy hour with amazing oysters. Super cute ambience.. Melina took care of us and the service was amazing. 10/10 spot! read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

3.5 stars - Found this place on Yelp as I happened to pass Astoria on a random week night. Saw a few fellow reviewers I follow and was sold! The reviews were a bit old but I still wanted to try some of the items suggested by my fellow Yelp Elites. As expected, I did enjoy seeing the revised menu, and the good list of cocktails. For the most part, service was really good. Our waitress was always quick to assist with our requests (dinner got messy so I needed extra napkins during dinner service, about three times). LOL Onto the food - Appetizer - crabmeat guacamole sounded delicious and looked appetizing but the chef was slightly heavy handed on the citrus. The lemon just over powered the dish. Instead of tasting crab meat, it was more like a lemon guacamole. A bit disappointing because crab meat has a very light flavor but I did enjoy the chips that were served with it. I even asked for extra which our waitress accommodated. This review gets the extra half star for her service. I also ordered the butternut squash lobster bisque. Great combination and there were a few chunks of lobster to be found in the soup. The overall taste was somewhat sweet. A nice thicker texture to the bisque. It had a good balance. Entrees: the shrimp mofongo was a hit (per my dining companion). The sauce was savory and rich I'm told. The portions of shrimp were generous as it would seem, there was shrimp in the center where the plantains were featured. The waitress said there was no shrimp in the center where the plantains were but she was wrong. I almost tried it for a taste but decided against it. The other entree which was for me, the hot lobster roll. The bun seemed quite small in length but packed a lot of flavors. It was hot, grilled, and lobster piled on high. I was very pleased with the sizeable bites of lobster. The fries were perfectly cooked (can swap for potato chips as the substitute). And the cole slaw was another surprise. It was not as tangy as many others I've had before; almost a sweet/lighter finish which I thoroughly enjoyed. Glad to have tried this place. My eyes are bigger than my stomach. There's seafood boil, fried snapper, lobster rolls two ways, and clams on the menu. Note: oysters (only $1 during happy hour (see photos for time). Good for groups, especially the drinking crowd. read more

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We always have an amazing time here; the oysters and the lobster, and fresh seafood are amazing. This was the second time in a year that we came here, and the service did not disappoint. The restaurant and bar have a comfy back area where you can sit away from the street, relax, and chat. By Astoria standards, the prices are moderate, and the bar is a little more relaxing. The downside, which is pretty minor, is that the restaurant is a little off the beaten path, so it is harder to find if you are taking public transport. All in all, it is a firm recommendation and one everyone should enjoy! read more

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Awesome spot for $1 HH oysters! Honestly was not expecting much because HH oysters typically are either small or not as great in quality from past experiences but this place completely surprised me in the best way!! My bf and I got three dozen oysters, warm lobster roll, and the mussels of the day. Although I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the mussels, they were fresh and delish! I especially appreciated that they accommodated my allergies. The mussels are typically cooked with coconut milk for the curry but they were able to cook it without the coconut for me. The lobster roll was yummy too. The chocolate lava cake dessert however was a bit disappointing as there wasn't any chocolate oozing out in the center of it but was more of a brownie...and a tad bit too sweet for my taste. All in all, I still would give this spot 5 stars because of the wonderful service and the rare find of good quality $1 HH oysters!! Would recommend and definitely would come back again. read more

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Off the Hook is one of my go-to restaurants in the area because it's dog friendly. I just went back yesterday and had a delicious crab guac, eggplant dish and this pistachio three layer cake pictured. Service is friendly and the ambiance is cozy. I'm a regular here so I know I'll be back! read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Pistachio Three pistachio ricotta layered cake - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here for happy hour since I'm always looking for good oyster specials. On Mondays, there are $1 HH oysters which is a steal! You can hardly find that deal in NYC anymore. Ordered a dozen oysters and they were extremely fresh and plump! I also wanted to comment that the person shucking the oysters did a great job cleaning the shells too. In fact, the cleanest I have ever seen the shell. Our server did a great job asking if I wanted anything else or if I needed any refilling of anything. I could just tell there was a warm, friendly, neighborhood environment here. Would definitely come back! read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place was on my list to visit, mainly for the dollar oysters during happy hour. However, I did get here after happy hour and the entire place was empty. My friend and I were literally the only table they had and with my experience I understand why. I'll start with the ambience when you walk in it's like a bar area they do have outdoor seating but once you pass the bar area the seating area is small but intimate the lighting is dark. Since we were the only people there, we were able to sit wherever we wanted, and we chose a table all the way in the back. First we ordered drinks We wanted Don Julio reposado they didn't have, so we got Anejo margaritas instead our drinks were goodI will say that. For appetizers we got half a dozen raw oysters which we also did enjoy but after the oysters everything else went downhill. We ordered the lobster mac & cheese, which was watery, flavorless and did not have much lobster. From this point, I was done ordering my friend decided to order fried calamari. The calamari was lightly fried do you know elect that brown coloring from being fried and had zero seasoning we left more than half of the dish on the table. I was not impressed. read more

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Because they refused to honor Happy Hour. I was seated by host before 7, she included a happy hour menu and waiter came after 7. Bad karma for them. So I skipped ordering alcohol. Seems they forgot about customer is right motto. read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

First of the Raw oysters served during the happy hour experience are exceedingly smooth and fresh. Usually I doctor up my oysters but a little Tabasco was enough to brighten the taste. The service a little lackluster but I think it's more cultural and age related than personal. The sangria although lacking a punch is simply 3 glass delicious with dried fruits - yummy! Ambiance is spot on off center but very serene and relaxing! read more

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Best lobster rolls in Astoria !!!! I come here at least once a month and it never disappoints. The fries are also perfection.. my favorite app is the crabmeat guacamole.. so fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend !! read more

My husband and I came in for a date night without reservations on a Thursday evening. Luckily we were able to be seated with minimal wait time. The vibe is very chill. When you first walk in, there's a bar area. We were seated further in, in the dining area with various plants all over the walls, which was unique and beautiful. It was pretty busy. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Very attentive and fast. I loved their drinks selection. We were too late to take advantage of the HH but plan to come back for it for oysters and drinks. I tried the Pinot Grigio, Canaletto and it was just so refreshing! My husband got the Riesling and loved it. We ordered raw oysters and the seafood boil which came with yummy rice. Their bread was warm and toasty with fragrant olive oil. We were able to try their grilled oysters with butter and herbs and that was so yum! Everything was fresh, quality, and delicious. I would most definitely come back here for more date nights and special gatherings! read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Off the hook boil - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was really craving seafood. But, I wanted raw and my partner wanted grilled so I needed to Google search a few options. After seeing the positive reviews here, I was willing to take the risk. OMG was it worth it!! Food: 5/5 I like to go big so, we decided to get the cold platter and the OTH boil. They honestly were both great and definitely worth slurping on for a special night. The cold platter was a great assortment for those new to raw seafood with clams, mussels, and more. The OTH boil was large (good for two people), nicely seasoned (slight overly salty), and not overcooked. My only pet peeve was that this did not come with some corn and potatoes like I am used to. Service: 5/5 They were very attentive and nice. They sat us quickly, took our order, and (most importantly) kept the food coming. I appreciated the lack of wait time between my orders and my famished partner agreed. They checked on us twice and were very patient around other guest's children. All in all, definitely coming back to scratch that seafood itch. Everything was fresh, tasty, and quick! My favorite attributes for a Sunday night dinner. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to come to, especially in the summer time since they have a very nice patio. The ambiance in this place is very chill and friendly. They have happy hour on oysters which is worth while. Their oysters are always fresh accompanied with a glass of white wine. I also tried their shrimp mofongo for the first time and was not disappointed. They put a generous amount of shrimp around the mofongo and inside. The sauce is delicious and the mofongo itself is delicious. I also highly recommend their poke tuna tacos, they are crunchy and tasty. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Shrimp Mofongo - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Lived the happy hour on Sunday. They raised their prices. Looking forward a new place.

Great happy hour! Love the outside seating. Service was also pretty great! Checks all of the boxes! I had oysters and a lobster roll...so yummy!! Excited to go back and enjoy the outside seating. read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is a neighborhood staple I love, but unfortunately my experience last night was concerning. If you are sober and/or order non-alcoholic beverages from the menu, you need to double check before drinking. Last night I ordered a mocktail from the menu that I have ordered many times before, I pointed to the exact drink I wanted in the mocktail section, the server looked at where I was pointing and nodded to confirm he knew what I wanted. I was instead served an alcoholic cocktail, and did not know until I took a huge first sip and realized it was liquor. As someone who is almost 5 years sober from alcohol, this was a huge mistake to be made. When I spoke to the manager I was only offered an apology, but it did not seem like they understood the severity of the issue. While this is the first time this has happened at this restaurant, please be careful when you are served anything non-alcoholic. read more

My linesister and I came here for brunch. We started with the grilled oysters *chef's kiss*.

I will start this review off by saying I am not huge on seafood but my boyfriend is on the hunt for the best comfort fish and chips in Astoria. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night and had a choice of the outdoor seating (pictured), enclosed outdoor seating, indoor dining (with live music) and a lovely backyard. The seating was intimate and plenty of people were coming in and out and were seated without reservations. Onto the food. I had the fish tacos (crispy popcorn fish of the day, mango coleslaw, avocado mousse - $17). They definitely had a kick of spice, which I wasn't crazy about but would recommend to someone who loves spicy flavors. The fish and chips ($25) did not live up to our excitement unfortunately. My boyfriend felt like the fries didn't stand out and the fish felt like it lacked seasoning, but the tartar sauce made up for it partially. On the bright side, there were some great other options that looked delicious on the menu - warm lobster rolls, skirt steak sandwiches and jerk chicken. Lastly, the server was very quick, friendly and the food came out fairly fast. The service was definitely a 10/10. read more

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The food was really tasty! Happy hour was nice and included a deal on oysters. The service was pretty good. The ambiance was casual. read more

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Wow this place was divine! My companion and I shared the ahi tuna nachos, a dozen oysters, crabmeat guacamole and a warm lobster roll! Wow oh wow! We truly had no notes. Everything was that good! I will have dreams about the nachos, as the dish was perfect. Perfectly balanced. The lobster roll was FLAVORFUL and the accompanying cole slaw made it the perfect bite. I really would've eaten a bowl of cole slaw. The crabmeat in the guacamole was lump and yum! The red pepper and onion in it was perfectly chopped. Which made it such an experience to eat! Yum yum! 5 stars and absolutely no notes! read more

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We walked into completely empty restaurant one day after work which i did not mind - It was dimly lit, warm and the bartender was friendly . We were told we could sit anywhere and a young lady came and asked if we wanted water ... I immediately asked her if it was still happy hour- She said no it ends at 6, I looked at the time and it was 6:05 (smh) - considering the place was completely empty I thought they would honor at least one order but they didn't . I honestly didn't mind because I was expecting amazing oysters, but sadly they weren't as fresh as we would've liked so we only ordered a dz. Luckily we already ordered a starter at the same time because if we didn't I would've left . But we got our drinks and so did those tuna nachos - They were delicious ! The nachos were so good we actually decided to stay for dinner and I'm so glad we did . I didn't expect the food to taste as good as it did because the menu is all over the place . I couldn't tell if it was italian, spanish, asian fusion ... so we began ordering . He ordered the grilled salmon (per usual) and I had the catch of the day - which was also tuna , blackened with zucchini noodles and cassava cake . So over all I would come back but not for their raw bar. They lost 2 stars because customer satisfaction is really the deal breaker for me . read more

Great place for raw seafood & drinks! Very cool indoor and outdoor atmosphere. I discovered this restaurant on Yelp after seeing it's many positive reviews, and now I myself am here leaving a positive review! Specifically came here for raw clams and oysters. The clams were really tasty- they were smaller than we expected. The oysters were so good! Wish I could remember the specific names of the ones we got. The drinks were outstanding. I had the island punch- it's the perfect combination of sweet and strong. Only small complaint was slightly slow service and our waitress almost took our unfinished clams away as she was rushing It's really a great seafood restaurant and I definitely want to make it here again. read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - Raw oysters - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Found this spot at random and it was sooo good . Didn't know if it would be crowded since it was Father's Day ,but we came right when they had opened on Saturday , and were able to get a table . Now the place is small but the service was fast and efficient. Food was super fresh and the warm butter hitting the Lobster meat with the bread was everything ! I upgraded from chips it comes with yo French fries since I'm just more of a French fries girl . 10/10 plus we got some free shots before leaving . Definitely check it out . read more

Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill - lobster roll cold ,fries ,lobster Benedict, lychee Martini - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Awful do not eat here!!!! Had a reservation and they had no table and it be a 30 minute wait. What was the point of the reservation. read more