The menu celebrates the simplicity of Greek coastal cooking, where the quality of the ingredients…read moretakes center stage. We ordered the branzino, grilled octopus, and Black Sea bass, and each dish showcased impeccably fresh seafood, prepared with restraint and confidence rather than unnecessary embellishment. Having traveled through Greece and enjoyed seafood in countless tavernas, I appreciate when a restaurant understands that authenticity isn't about being flashy--it's about respecting the ingredients and welcoming guests with genuine hospitality. Loukumi captures that spirit beautifully. From the warm, attentive service to the perfectly executed seafood, every detail reflected the traditions that make Greek dining so memorable. It was well worth the drive, and every penny spent. This is the kind of restaurant you happily travel for more than once.

Came here with my parents for a lovely meal. We had calamari, a salad and fish together, all the…read moremeals were nicely presented and delicious. The service was great, no complaints at all. The dessert was my favorite part, we had an orange cake with chamomile tea, omg. Try it!!

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...

Do you want an authentic Astoria seafood experience that will leave you and your party stuffed and…read morefeeling like you made a great choice? Look no further. Everything I've had here was fantastic, and the seafood is fresh and prepared exquisitely.

We were excited to try IBN Hamido and came on a Sunday. There was no wait to be seated (lucky us!)…read moreand we were told to go to the back and to pick out our seafood before picking seats. It's a little overwhelming because there is definitely a lot of seafood to choose from. The fish selection looks fresh but they do have some previously frozen seafood like large prawns and lobster tails. They have the names of everything and the price per pound posted which can be a little intimidating because it's a bit expensive. We ordered a grilled branzino and asked for the large tiger shrimp. The staff behind the counter said it would be the ones without the head but when long at the sign, it said head on tiger shrimp so I was a little confused but we just went with it because we assumed the staff knew what they were talking about. We did also get the head-on large prawns. We asked for everything to be grilled and confirmed that they don't use butter or cheese or cream on anything and then we went upstairs to get a table. Upstairs by the window is nice because you can people watch on a good day. We asked the staff member if there were any butter or cream or cheese in the mezza or rice and she said no, so we proceeded to order those and also asked about the soup of the day. She told us it was a shrimp and corn soup and that sounded good so we ordered that as well. The mezza came and the babaganoush and moussaka were good. The lemon potatos were fine but other places have made it better. The tahini was tahini and nothing special. The soup came and we took a sip and it tasted like cream so we were confused because the staff member didn't mention cream when she was taking about it. We asked about it when another staff member came by to drop off the rice. The original staff member who helped us came back over and we asked her if there was cream in the soup. She told us that yes because it's a chowder and the chowder has dairy and told us that we ordered the soup. I'm not denying that we ordered it. My issue is that we specifically asked about avoiding dairy in other food menu items and she didn't even stop to mention that hey the soup of the day that you want is a shrimp and corn chowder and has dairy. She took it back but I felt like we were inconveniencing her because of her tone. The mains arrived shortly after. The head-on prawns came and then the branzino. The large head-on prawns were overcooked and a little rubbery. The branzino was a touch too lemony but that was probably my fault for squeezing lemon over it. The fish was firm and smooth. There wasn't a lot of flavor on either dish. By this time, our table is pretty full and one of the staff members came by with the tiger shrimp and he more or less just stared at the full table and then plopped the plate down right next to my husband's phone. We barely even had time to move plates around to clean up space for him, but I feel like they should have definitely looked a little harder because one of our plates was just full of bones and shells and could have been taken away which would have made room for the shrimp. They were also over cooked and rubbery. Throughout our meal, no one came to check on us once. At the end of the meal, I used my own hand sanitizing wipes and was a little puzzled that they don't give any to customers. We got the bill and were a little peeved that they charged us $3 to butterfly the branzino. We weren't told about that and we didn't particularly ask for them to butterfly it. There's individual hand wipes by the stairs and it's odd that staff don't bring them to you once you're ready to pay. Are customers expected to walk around with dirty hands to go grab the wipe by the stairs? It's definitely a one time experience and overall, I wouldn't recommend it for the poor service and seafood being overcooked and underwhelming.

The location and the atmosphere were amazing. We were sat towards the back of the restaurant where…read morethe decor was just beautiful and comfortable. The service was great, and the food was incredible. Everything we ate was delicious. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. I cannot wait to go back. It was just two of us dining and we shared the trio spreads, Garides Saganaki, and Dakos Salad. All delicious and plenty of food for us. The feta mousse in the dakos salad was delicious and fresh. I could rave about this place all day. 10/10. You should absolutely go.

The vibe is still great here! Very ambient at night. The server was knowledgeable about gluten free…read morefood items, which is very comforting. He mentioned grilled meats, fish, and modifications that could be done to sauces to make them gluten free. One big difference I noticed on this visit was that there is no longer the kerasma / treat offered at the end of your meal of the portokalopita or gluten free yogurt with orange syrup, so that was a bummer. The change in portions is also noticeable, particularly from the Sofrito having less meat on the plate. But, the food is very tasty and presented well! I can easily eat their Greek salad and Octopus & fava on repeat.

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

Food and service was horrible,no recommend.Not worthit spending money and time there....read more

Great greek restaurant in the heart of Astoria with amazing service…read more Food: the food was really good! The halloumi was delicious and well made! We got the mixed spreads plate that was also really delicious and the pita that came with it was also flavorful! For my main I ordered the chicken souvlaki with a side of fries! The chicken was not my favorite and I think that id rather go to a place like BZ grill for chicken souvlaki! Service: winning service! I loved our waitress she was so friendly and funny and made some great reccs! She also informed us about why theee weren't many people at the restaurant (several are fasting for lent) Ambience: it was empty when we got there at 1pm on Saturday! But they have a stage and a lot of tables! I can see this as a place where many from the community gather to eat and listen to music Price: for my main and splitting two apps we each paid about $35 which I think is fair! I also had leftovers

After being told we'd have to rush and eat and be done in less than an hour at another restaurant,…read morewe tried Tru on a whim and it was a fantastic decision. Right at arrival the hostess was extremely friendly and our wait staff was equally friendly and engaging. We sat outside and it was a perfect day to do so to enjoy our brunch. The food and drinks were phenomenal and the bottomless Mimosa for 90 minutes didn't get wasted as the wait staff continuously filled the glass. Highly recommend this gem in the heart of Astoria.

I wish I could gate keep this a little longer, but it would be unfair. Honestly I think this is the…read morebest Happy hour spot on Ditmars. All HH items are priced at $7, with a great assortment of bar food and drinks. As seen in my photos, an espresso martini has been my go to, with an order of calamari. The empanadas, sliders, and guac with plantain chips were all equally good. The decor is vibrant, service very friendly and timely, and vibes were fun. I will most likely come back for happy hour regularly, but may return for dinner!

Dinner at Annasa Taverna the day before Mother's Day -- no reservations, but I really appreciated…read morethat they still welcomed us in. The whole vibe felt warm and made it a really nice family dinner. My grandma and mom both seemed happy and enjoyed everything, which honestly mattered most. We ordered two Greek salads (definitely could've gotten away with just one -- they're huge and very shareable). We also had the Mediterranean spreads: tzatziki, eggplant, and a spicy spread. Everything was solid and great for sharing. We also got grilled octopus as an appetizer -- super tender and really well done. For my main, I had the grilled deboned red snapper -- absolutely delicious. It came with a creamy lemon sauce on the side that you can pour over the fish, plus oregano fries and grilled vegetables. The veggies were amazing, especially the grilled onions that just melted in your mouth. We also ordered takeout: kefte kebab with fries, which was maybe smaller portion but it was good flavor. For dessert we had a baklava float (I think that was the name) with coffees to finish. Very happy with the whole meal overall. Drinks at the bar beforehand were also a highlight -- sangria and a gin, lavender, elderflower, cucumber cocktail that my grandma actually loved.

Anassa - 10/10 Greek Dining Experience…read more My best friend and I dined at Anassa, and oh. my. God. This Greek restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. From the moment we arrived, the service was top-tier above and beyond. Parking tip: Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there's a two-hour MPG Parking Garage directly across the street. You grab a ticket there, and once you're done dining, the restaurant signs it parking is fully accommodated as long as it's within two hours. Super convenient. Let's talk appetizers because they STOLE the show. They start you off with table bread and hummus, and let me say this: I am not a hummus person, but this hummus? It absolutely hit the spot. Even if you don't like hummus, try it. We ordered the Mediterranean spread Tzatziki - fresh and delicious Tirokafteri (spicy feta) - PHENOMENAL, easily a standout Eggplant - very bland; I'd skip this unless you truly love eggplant Still, one miss didn't take away from the experience at all. Saganaki Cheese - PLEASE get this. Fried Greek Gruyère cheese served sizzling in a skillet with honey and lemon. This dish will knock you off your feet. Don't debate it just order it. You're welcome. Classic Greek Salad (no lettuce) Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, and feta fresh, flavorful, and perfect. We got extra dressing, which took it to the next level. Entrées: I ordered the Kefta Kebab (lamb) served with oregano fries, tzatziki, pita absolutely delicious. The pita bread alone deserves a mention. My friend had the lobster ravioli, and she said it was amazing. Honestly, the appetizers were so indulgent that we could barely get through our entrées but we still powered through and took leftovers home. Dessert: Orange cake with Greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream. Yes. Just yes. Final thoughts: Anassa is a 10 out of 10. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a romantic night, or just catching up with friends, this place delivers. The music isn't overwhelming, the service is exceptional, and the food is unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!