Came here recently and really enjoyed the meal. The pink snapper was incredibly fresh and grilled. The seafood pasta was also a highlight--flavorful, well-balanced. Definitely something I'd order again. read more

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We've been here before so came here for lunch while I was in the area. Walked in without a reservation (don't know if they take) and thankfully was seated right away. Service was the highlight for me. The gentleman helping our table was professional, patient, and prompt with our requests. We ordered a variety of different entrees and the calamari to start. I myself for the swordfish steak which was a touch dry to be honest but overall though everything was good. It's a cute spot as I remembered that can get quite busy. We were there for a late lunch on a weekend and it was still quite packed. If you're in the neighborhood and are craving Mediterranean cuisine, I'd recommend. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Bayside - Fried Calamari - Greek Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Taverna Kyklades is one of my favorite spots. We came here as a family to celebrate my grandmother's 104th birthday! Yes, you read that right! We had two young kids and two people with walkers. The staff could not have been more kind, accommodating and helpful. The food was excellent as usual and they even sang for my grandmother. Such a gem of a place ! read more

I am partial to the location in Astoria. I always get the grilled octopus and branzino with lemon potatoes. I feel it's the most popular dishes. There isn't anything wrong with this location but I live the vibes in Astoria better. The charr on the fish and octopus in Astoria has more a distant flavor and smell that ignites the senses. It is a lot closer to me so it's a win. This location is solid. read more

One of my favorite spots for Greek food! It's usually busy so I recommend making a reservation because the food is delicious! The service is always really great and prompt, and the restaurant just has a nice vibe overall. I was here recently for dinner with friends and was not disappointed. We had the Octopus (so amazing!), Lamb Chops (I can't get enough of these!!!), and the Chicken Kebab, which was MASSIVE! My friend took it home because she could not finish it. We also had the Estrella and Spanish pie, which were both really tasty. One of the great things about this spot is the portion size - and that goes for EVERY dish. You'll leave stuffed and probably with leftovers. If you're in the area and craving Greek food, I recommend this spot! read more

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Kyclades did it again!! Always consistent, always good! Mr Adrian has to get credit, always there for his business. Service is top notch! Food is always good. No disappointments whatsoever. It has been a while couldn't come here, i need my seafood more often. read more

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Pros: - quickly seated despite it being pretty busy - food came out pretty quickly - enjoyed my seafood pasta, very oily but it was good Cons: - service was very subpar - food was quite bland and super oily - they had two bathrooms, both were clogged Comments: - went on a Sunday around 4PM, quite busy - first time at a Greek restaurant - nothing in particular stood out to me but there also really isn't much to say about the place - not sure what the dessert was but it tasted like sugared flakes with sugar dressing/sauce. Not a fan. read more

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I got chicken with lemon potatoes, my friend got steak--both were great. Nice place, good for families or dates. A bit pricey but worth it. Service was great our waitress gave us suggestions on what to have as our sides and it made the meal fit better read more

Taverna Kyclades - Bayside - I got chicken with lemon potatoes, my friend got steak--both were great. Nice place, good for families or dates. A bit pricey but worth it. - Greek Near Me - Bayside, New York

What a gem! My in-laws love it and go regularly, so when I was in town they took me there. Best Greek food I've had in a long time. Ingredients are so fresh, service very solid and decisive. The restaurant is full of energy and the servers are friendly and knowledgeable. I had a huge Salmon Steak! Can't wait to go back! Food: A Service: B+ Ambiance: A+ read more

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We had a nice family dinner here. The complimentary bread and dessert were my faves. My swordfish tasted a bit off so I wouldn't recommend it. The young hostess was rather cold and unwelcoming. Our server however was very friendly and patient. It was packed on a Saturday night so try to arrive early or be prepared to wait a bit. read more

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I love me some big portions of delicious Greek/Mediterranean food. Taverna has it all for great affordable prices and amazing home style service. Think dinner party at your grandma's house type of service. Everyone is always checking in to see if the food is good, if they can get us anything else, and the staff just exude a really welcoming vibe all around. We started with a complimentary bread basket and the assortment of dips served with bread. The spicy feta and tzatziki were my favorites of the bunch, but our group of four devoured all the dips nonetheless. We all agreed that we could just order bread and dips and call it a meal because of how good their bread and dips were. But onto the main course, we enjoyed the chicken kebab and the kyclades seafood special which are both enormous portions. These two entrees alone could feed four people and somehow we managed to finish all our food. The entrees also came with sides and we chose the roasted beets and lemon roasted potatoes. Taste wise, the chicken kebab had a nice grilled flavor and went great with the side of tzatziki. The seafood special was well seasoned but could do with a bit more salt. This wasn't an issue because there was salt on the table so we could adjust to how we liked. Texture wise, certain parts of the chicken became chewy as it cooled down but the texture of all the seafood was perfect. For sides, we all really enjoyed the lemon roasted potatoes over the beets even though the beets were decent. And the meal gets better because on top of the complimentary bread basket, they also serve complimentary dessert! Each of us got a slice of what looked like baklava. The nutty and honey washed phyllo dough was a great end to our meal. If you haven't made your way to Bayside, now is your chance because a lot of great food is there. Taverna is proof of that. read more

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We came here on a Friday around 3:30 and caught their lunch menu. The restaurant was pretty empty with maybe 4 other small parties (it's a big place) and we were all sat towards the front of the restaurant. While we looked at the menu, they gave us bread with an olive spread that was very yummy! We ordered a half carafe of their house white wine. It was very light, refreshing and generous in portion. We also ordered the grilled squid lunch special which was very generous in portion as well. It was tasty, well seasoned but a little dry. The lunch special came with a side so we picked the fries which were great. They were a mix of fries/chips and super tasty. We also got the kyclades special which serves 2. It had fish, lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, stuffed clams and came with 2 sides. The special was good and had great flavor but it felt like the seafood is not as fresh as it can be but not to the point where it's super noticeable. For the sides we got the beets which were good, and lemon potatoes which were also good but both nothing special. At the end they gave us free baklava (no nuts) for dessert which was a nice touch. Our server was very nice and attentive along with all the other wait staff. Overall a solid 4/5. read more

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Came here on a Friday around 1pm for a party of 2. We were seated immediately. The ambiance was nice and spacious with alot of sunlight. The service was really good and the music was nice! We ordered the fried calamari for appetizer. The calamari was nicely battered and not too salty. The red sauce that came with the calamari was a little bit watery and didn't really provide much flavor. We both ordered lunch specials. I ordered the chicken souvlaki with lemon potatoes and my friend ordered the shrimp with lemon potatoes. The chicken souvlaki was jumbo size. It came with 5 pieces, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. The chicken was very juicy and tender. The lemon potatoes were good and had a nice lemon flavor. Overall, the food was not overly seasoned or salty which made everything pleasant and clean. read more

Have eaten here many many times everything always great - best seafood , love the portions , love the service but had lunch yesterday and had the crab cake and so did several others at our tables as it was part of a pre-fixe for a large party and everyone thought it was the worst they've had - dry , tasteless and couldn't find the crab... hoping this helps change their recipe-I'll be back -but never for that . Everything was yummy ! Both salads, calamari , sides etc . Atmosphere always bustling and noisy - quieter option for two is eat at the end of the bar. read more

I recently came here on Wednesday caught the lunch special. I was so disappointed. I use to come here a lot years ago. Quality of food has decline. No love and effort was put into it , the potatoes were dry and tasteless as you can see they burnt my potato. I don't think my food was made fresh the calamari was room temperature the battered on the them was soggy I ask them to make them hot . They brought back out the same batch and refried them to the point where they were not edible . They were rubbery and hard to chew . The waiters swap out the second waiter didn't speak English and didn't understand my complaint. The scallops were hot but had no flavor . Just a waste of money. It's safe to say I will no longer be returning to this restaurant or recommending. Just horrible and disappointing. read more

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Never got a chance to sit down. My wife took me there for my birthday. We waited 5 minutes to be seated at the front and no one acknowledged us. The bartender, and multiple waiters saw us but ignored us. No one even said we are sorry the host/hostess will be with you in a minute. We just left. So disappointing read more

We came for the lunch specials and had a good time. Customer service was pretty good, I loved the decor even though the seating was a little tight. We ordered the following, scores out of 10: Bread: 7.5 good, I liked the spread Grilled octopus: 10 absolute must try Grilled calamari: 8 Branzini: 10 extremely flavorful. Not one bone missed. Beats: 7 not sure what is missing, decent. Seafood pasta: 10 fresh seafood, every thing cooked perfectly, full sauce. I absolutely recommend. Potatoes: 10 very simple and good My lady said that some items are not worth the dinner price, so coming for the lunch special is the best idea. Get here. read more

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harsh review from me because i got food poisoning after eating here. my main gripe is that the restaurant boasts seafood but their land entrees are way better. i'm assuming some of their seafood is not the freshest... their branzino was kind of mushy and tasteless, which leads me to believe it had been frozen for some time. i noticed far too late that our table was missing what i think was olive oil? i saw others using it to douse their fish but i didn't have the opportunity. the grilled octopus was the only seafood dish i didn't regret ordering. read more

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Came here last minute to celebrate a birthday. I always see the other location advertised but this one was more convenient. The good was nice, tasted fresh. The server seemed to be either tired or just not in the best mood. But the other staff were very kind. The ambiance was pleasant; we went on a very calm Tuesday night. I'm wondering if the other location is a different experience. Oh, the seafood pasta - LOADED with seafood. read more

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1/17/25. Opted for the grilled clams ($17.95), grilled calamari ($19.95), langoustinos ($49.95) as well as the lemon potatoes and tzatziki sauce. The calamari was amazing, so tender with the tastiest char. Langoustinos and the potatoes were good also. The clams were fresh but didn't have much flavor, and the tzatziki sauce was bland/not much garlic so I wouldn't order them again. The bartenders Julie and Angel were very attentive. Cosmos were good, not strong. The Greek white blend wine/Biblia Chora ($65) that was suggested did not disappoint. The complimentary dessert, Greek custard, was delish. Not too sweet. read more

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A welcome addition to Bell Boulevard. I've been going to the Astoria location for over 30 years. In my opinion, this location is even better. If you love seafood, there's no other place better than this in Bell Blvd. The grilled squid, and dishes are the tops. The food is great, the service is great, and the owners are gems. My husband doesnt eat seafood so it's been a great dinner spot that my kids and I come to. Just wish parking was a but easier, but that's not the restaurant's problem. They do tend to be a little light on the salt for my taste, so I always ask for salt and hot sauce. Overall a solid place. read more

3.5 at most. Nice environment to dine in and it seems popular for the locals. However, the food we ordered were average/meets expectations, or no flavor at all: Lemon Potatoes: Super mushy, too boiled? Lemon favor is good. Swiss Chard: Drenched in so much oil and no flavor at all besides the oil. 100% bland. Chicken Kabob: Pretty good. Huge pieces. Some parts were dry so must deep in the creamy sauce. Fried Calamari: Pretty good. Thicker crunch coating. No flavor/seasoning though. Greek Salad: Simple salad with chunks of tomato, olives, cucumber, fetta cheese, peppers, and shredded lettuce coated in a oil based dressing, which lacked seasoning again. Grilled Fish: Some parts were overgrilled aka dry. Overall no flavor/seasoning again. Staff were friendly overall. Very simple foods with little to no seasoning and higher price point. Good complimentary dessert. Bread with an olive spread is also complimentary. read more

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Tourist trap. Drinks are pricey and atmosphere just not Miami. Avoid if possible, unless well, you just jumped of the ships and are not a familar with the area. read more

Got here on Tuesday evening at 5pm. This place already full house. We waited around 20 minutes to be seated The bronze was fresh & cooked perfectly. My friend ordered Greek salad & grilled octopus w wild rice was delicious ! The waiters give out free Greek dessert for every tables read more

The branzino, grilled octopus, fried calamari and fried anchovies were favorites and delicious. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Simple decor with tranquil colors reminiscent of being on a beach. It was a wonderful meal with friends, in a lively and quite loud atmosphere. read more

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When I find out, they have a location in Bayside I was so happy. Always get good fish. The place is always packed because the food is always good. And I love the blue and white decoration . Whenever I want to eat some nice seafood. This is the place I goto read more

Restaurant decor is probably the only cool thing about this place. I ordered $45 lamb chops got 4 small ones: very little flavor. The feta salad is drenched in dressing and has like 2 pieces of feta. The potatoe fries are floppy and not crunchy. Needless to say, I'm not sure this is a Michelin recommended place. read more

If only I could give a zero star rating. We ordered take out of grilled octopus. The order consisted of 2 very small octopus legs. They charged $30 for it. Definitely not worth the price. A total rip off. This restaurant is living off its past reputation. read more

We got the special and everything was wonderful except for the fish wasn't that fresh with fishy tastes. The wonderful manager came over and removed it and gave us a discount due to the inconvenience. The special came with two sides instead of one side. We got the beets and potatoes and both were delicious. They also have a free dessert afterward. Definitely coming back next time. Maybe not order the special and get something else. read more

I had been to the location in Astoria which is really good and had always passed by this location but never went in. I went on a Sunday night which was pretty busy but we were seated very quickly. The server was very friendly and took our order right away. We ordered a bottle of red wine which I believe was their house wine and it was semi sweet and very tasty. It paired perfectly with the branzino for two which came with a few pieces of asparagus, side of lemon potatoes and rice. The fish was very light and delicious. The lemon potatoes were a complete hit and the rice was cooked perfectly. As our appetizer, we ordered a dozen clams which were very fresh and were a great way to start the meal. They gave us this delicious flaky dessert with a creamy filling on the house. The prices are quite expensive to plan to spend around $200 for a dinner for two. read more

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First things first parking is a capital B so be prepared to spin a few blocks It was packed in there so upon entering I said we don't have a reservation, do you have any room for two, both hosts smiled and confirmed they don't take reservations. It's small but spacious, has hints of Greek culture in every corner and on every wall. All meals end with a complimentary desert, I don't remember the name of the desert but it tastes like rice pudding without the rice. Service: 8/10 Table bread: 5/10 Greek salad: 9/10 Greek fries:7/10 Grilled chicken: 8.5/10 Branzino: 8/10 but 9/10 after adding salt read more

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Taverna Kyclades is one of my favorite restaurants in Bayside which is hilarious because I'm highly allergic to (all) seafood and that's majority of their menu. I'd been a fan of their Astoria location prior to the Bayside location opening. I always get the peasant salad. It's simple, but the feta, tomatoes, and cucumbers are consistently just so fresh! You can't go wrong. For entrées, I typically get chicken souvlaki or lamb chops. Again, just fresh, high quality food that's not over done or over complicated. The lemon potatoes and tzatziki are both also a must try. My family always opts for seafood and they rave about everything. The Kyclades special is a great deal. The experience dining in is always pleasant. It's beautiful in there and the service is great. In addition, we've ordered takeout and everything is always packed perfectly. The catering is also excellent and reliable. We hosted about 50 people at our house and had half the food catered from Taverna Kyclades and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend! read more

Food and service spot on Atmosphere a train wreck No coffee and desert Still worth it Tom is a super cool read more

The food here is always fresh and cooked perfectly so I figure it would be great for my family to celebrate CNY Eve dinner. We had a party of 12 and since they don't take reservations they made a long table in the middle of the restaurant. When I called about reservations, they advised they don't take them. I was hoping to get the back room but it seemed like they had a party set up in there. I was a little perplex how that happens when they don't take reservations. On to dinner..We ordered almost one of everything on the menu..lol. The waitress advices us they had 2 big fishes that we can have family style..pink snapper and branzino and ordered both. They came out perfectly cooked with the bones removed before it got to the table. The party loved the seafood pasta and the perfectly seared lamb chops. The only down side was the service was rushed. The bus boy kept trying to take stuff away when we we were still eating. We had to stop them numerous times. Other than that all was good. I come often and was happy to share the food with my family. read more

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Lots of space inside with a lively vibe. We were greeted and seated at a quiet corner, and were right away waited on. We were advised that the kitchen was busy and made aware of what selections might take a bit longer. All that was unnecessary though, and with the appetizers keeping us occupied, the entrees came out perfectly timed. Everything was very well prepared, and my steak was a perfect medium rare. The whole branzino was nicely prepped, and the bones came off easily. This will be on our short list of go-to restaurants when close to the area. read more

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This is my favorite Greek restaurant much better than the restaurants in LIC and Astoria. It is a bit pricey but definitely worth the price. Food was delicious. Service was excellent including bar service. Waited to be seated at the bar and the drinks were second to none. The place was a bit hectic but this is expected since it was Saturday night. read more

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We came here on a Monday afternoon. Food was good but nothing special. The octopus was dry and not what I expected. The branzino was probably the best dish we got. Calamari was good but nothing special as well. Service was probably the worst. While we were eating, the waitress was spraying spurts of Lysol next to our table. Which got in our food. I'm not sure if she did it on purpose or not. But when we asked to split the check she rolled her eyes at us. I definitely would not come back or recommend. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Bayside - Greek Near Me - Bayside, New York

Review base on one bad experience. The good: Food is always on point Bartenders are superb The ambience is energetic Management is excellent The bad: My last experience was disappointing - a female waitress that has been there for quite sometime decided that it was ok to mislead the usual customers. She stated the organic branzino is $40 p.p. Surprised when the bill came, the fish was $95. SMH! Let's do the math!!! read more

Food was decent, a little on the saltier side. The problem wasn't the food or the waiters it was the manager. The table next to us had an incident where the wife threw water in the husband's face, and it splashed all over our food. When we told the manager, he basically shrugged and said there's nothing he could do. No apology, no effort to make it right, just rude and unhelpful. Honestly, if the staff was friendlier and the manager cared even a little, it would've been a different experience. But with how it was handled, I probably won't be going back. Noooo bueno no party read more

First time at Taverna Kyclades, and wow--I'm hooked. Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere, and service that actually makes you feel like a VIP. Already planning my next visit! read more

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