Astoria, known for its maritime heritage and scenic views, offers fresh seafood dishes like clam chowder and Dungeness crab, reflecting its coastal location.
Greek • Seafood • Bar-lounge • Mediterranean
"Our waitress, Caitlin was very professional. The cocktails were delicious and tasted like they used fresh ingredients. Very well thought out and unique. The saginaki was very tasty, I believe there was a fig jam on top, which was delicious. I wish theywould include bread or pita with it though, as it is very rich. Pita comes when they serve water, because y maybe they shouldserve it with appetizers. I had the short ribs, which were delicious. Something was a little off with the turnip, but I wasstill pretty content with the pearl onions, puréed potato and purple carrot. My partner had the lamb chops, which weredelicious and very nice sized. He would have preferred a veggie or salad as a healthier option instead of French fries. No roomfor desert as we were stuffed. I would return and do recommend this restaurant."
Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Casual
"my friend and I ate here a few days ago and it was phenomenal. my gf got the smoked salmon raviolis, I got the lobster and crab raviolis, and they were both so bombed! we also have a large pizza (consciously, it is very large) which was after that good to heat and have as late night snack. overall wonderful experience. again apologise that they are past the later end and many thanks for the hospitality! rocco (hopefully I wrote that right) was the man and super courteous! we will come back."
Salad • Curry • Lunch • German
"My experience at Max's left a lot to be desired.I was disappointed that they didn't have certain items shown on the menu. I.E. Potato Pancakes, Mushroom sauce for my Viener Schnitzel (which I had to eat dry). I asked them for a sharper knife to cut the very dry and tough veal, and the waiter said that they didn't have one. What? After I finished my meal, the waiter said I could have the pancakes in about ten minutes. I said OK, I would like to try them. They were terribIe--overcooked, dry and tasteless. I would not go back there again!"
Meat • Pasta • Coffee • Cheese
"We were there to celebrate Birthday. I have been eyeing on this place for while. Ambiance and decor is okay. Nothing crazy but the food was delicious. This place can get busy so reservation is necessary or at least good. We ordered appetizers- falafel was delicious and babaganush was okay. Dinner was served and food was delicious. I ordered shrimp risotto and was delish. Everyone at our party enjoyed the food. Will definitely come again. Only thing that I have seen people ordered iced coffee type things. We weren’t able to order because they closed the machine. This place is huge on brunch so need to go for Brunch"
Full • Wine • Mexican • Bar-lounge
"This place is so nice. I went here after going to the museum. I wasn't planning to go here but I'm so glad that I did. The restaurant is so charming. It's perfect for if you're going out with friends, family, or going for a date night. The vibe is so nice. The food is delicious. The flavors and textures are just perfect. I had the fish tacos and the nachos. I live so far from here but let me tell you I went home still feeling happy from eating such good food. Tomas was so kind to us. There's art all over the restaurant. Even going into the bathroom, the bathroom was nice and smelled so clean. If I lived closer I would probably just eat nachos and tacos here every week. I was told they also have Sunday brunch. This is an inclusive place, which I think is very cool of them."
Greek • Lunch • Catering • International
"Was here several months ago with a group of 12 as this place does separate checks for everyone which was nice for such a big group. We sat in the large outside area. The menu is a mix of Greek and general American diner food and the prices are overall pretty reasonable. I had a Loux to drink (sour cherry) and the Plaka Panini as my meal. This consisted of gyro, cooked onions peppers, and mozzarella, with French fries tzatziki sauce and it was $9 or $12 as a deluxe option. Said option came with French fries on the side along with coleslaw and a pickle. The sandwich was pretty good. The bread could have been a bit fresher but the gyro meat was pretty tasty and the mix of veggies and cheese made it satisfying while the fries inside were of course quite soft. The deluxe wasn't worth it with the fries being bit thick so they weren't that crispy (i.e. not good all around) and the coleslaw and pickles were throwaways. I probably should have just gotten a small thing of lemon potatoes or their spanakopita/spinach pie or something instead. Other people thought their food was fine also. For the prices, the food is worth it but there are tastier options in the area."
Fish • Greek • Salad • Seafood
"????GREEK FOOD IN ASTORIA, Queens ny @Stamatis.Restaurant @stamatis.restaurant.astoria ????Wanted to explore more of Astoria while we stayed in long island city. This area is known for its Greek community, eaters, and cafes. Super walkableneighborhood and there are two main busy streets we have found After a bit of wandering, we wanted outdoor seating and foundStamatis on the Google map with great reviews. I do have to say, I felt a bit out of place going into this restaurant as we werethe only Asians ????????or even anyone other than Greek That's how legit this place was! The server was really nice and helpedus navigate through their huge menu, recommended a few items: ????Grilled octopus ????Fresh sea bass ????Saganaki (friedcheese) ????chicken souvlaki platter with dandelions ????Moussaka (egg plant, ground beef, onions, feta, scallions withbesamel cream) I think overall my favorite was the seafood (as usual). Made light with olive oil and herbs, not too heavy. Thefried cheese was surprisingly good as it was recommended by the water. Crispy in the outside, melty inside. Thin cut , to beeaten with this red tomato ???? paste Instead of the moussaka we were going to order the Nest. It had a beef stew in it butthey ran out of that item. The moussaka was like your hearty lasagna without all the carbs . The eggplants and beef togethermakes the textures consistent but includes the earthy taste of eggplants. I'm sure they smoked or grilled them ahead of timetoo All in all a great meal! Hope you can wander in there. theres a few really good spots @midwestmunching"
Beer • Wine • Coffee • American
"We were a party of 7 adults, 2 toddler and a newborn in a bulky stroller. We had reservations for after the newborn’s 40 day blessing at the Greek church nearby. Our table was ready on time. It looked like it would be crowded but it was actually ok. Good and drinks were fine. I think the prices were a little more than they should be, but this is the price of going out. No real complaints in the service or food quality. My only problem was that at the end when clearing plates, the server emptied an entire plate of food onto me. Like fries in my hair, on my clothes, down my dress and I felt that her apology was lacking. It could have been better addressed."
Full • Casual • Kitchen • Catering
"I was disappointed with my recent dining experience at this restaurant. The Camarones Soup did not meet my expectations compared to when I had it a few years ago. The Tamal Pollo had soggy and mushy masa, which made it unappetizing. The Queso Camarones and Queso con Frijol pupusas were average, but the Queso Jalapeño pupusa had excessively large jalapeño chunks that made it difficult to eat. Overall, I believe the quality of the food has declined. I would not recommend ordering the Camarones Soup, Queso con Jalapeño pupusa, or the Tamal Pollo again."
Thai • Lunch • Japanese • Catering
"Dining here truly made my day! Let's start with the atmosphere—the Halloween decorations and koi fish added a fun touch. The music, playing enjoyable EDM remixes of rock songs, was at the perfect volume and set a great mood. The food was both savory and delicious; my Tom Kha soup, with a dash of chili oil and flakes, was among the best I've ever tasted—I’ve sampled it at every Thai restaurant in Astoria. Plus, the happy hour draft Sapporo at just $4 is hard to beat. I finished my meal with crispy duck in a spicy, mouthwatering curry. The service was fast and friendly. This place is a true gem, offering great value compared to many others!"
Asian • Lunch • Korean • Coffee
"I ordered their Mandoo (Fritten Pignödel), Kimchi Fritten, and army stew (kimchi seasoned broth with ramen and an assortment of vegetables and spam). the mandoo came fresh and tasted pretty good. I usually prefer a slightly thinner dump skin fried crispy, but the meat/filling was good. I didn't care too much for the Kimchi riders. the kimchi as a stand alone is phenomenal. but together, it was just regular pumice sprayed with kimchi. the army stew was very tasteful and came out of piping hot. the taste of broth was a slightly spicy Kimchi flavor with hints of sausage/span. Overall, the court is perfect, as especially on a cold winter day."
Delis • Bagels • Coffee • Bagel Shop, Bakery
"Really nice location and seating area with artwork in the front. Easy to push a stroller in and out. Bagel are good but not any better than some other shops in the area. But typically more expensive. Probably due to location, nice seating. Regarding fees, there 's a 5.5% service fee for ordering on their site for pickup This restaurant adds this fee to cover costs and continue serving your community. which is also charged if you use a credit card in store. Didn 't know? Yeah I didn 't see it posted either nor does my receipt have a cash discount/ credit card service fee on it. I get it but it doesn 't need to be some secret.I think I 've had the best luck here with fresh bagels as well. Just warm great for when you 're not looking to toast it."
Pizza • Lazio • Italian • Romagna
"Secondly, the quality of the food was abysmal. I must say, this is some of the worst Italian food I’ve ever encountered. I ended up tossing half of it in the trash. I’ve enjoyed Amatriciana pasta many times before, but the sauce in this dish was bland and off-putting, akin to the cheapest canned tomato sauce you could find in a grocery store—almost reminiscent of Chef Boyardee. Furthermore, there was hardly any guanciale in the pasta at all. The Caesar salad was just a pile of cheap chopped lettuce, rather than full romaine or other greens; it felt like something you might get with a Taco Bell taco. The garlic bread was burnt and almost inedible. This experience has been a major letdown and a complete ripoff. I’ve noticed that there are other positive reviews, so perhaps I caught them on an off night, but I will not be returning to this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and choose another place for quality Italian food that won’t break the bank."
Greek • Salad • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"Came here for dinner on a Friday night. After eating a ton of heavy meats all day, we were really craving for something lighter. We went inside and were greeted immediately. The inside was a bit small but didn't seem crowded. However there were a lot of people working. We asked to be sat outside and we were the only party out there. Our server was very friendly and kind. He checked in on us often. We decided to order the krya pikilia (assortment of traditional spreads , kalamarakia scharas (grilled squid appetizer , avgolemono (chicken and rice soup , and tourlou (roasted veggies . First there was some complimentary bread. It wasn't anything special, a bit dry. The traditional spreads and soup came out first. The soup was yummy and not too heavy, especially because of the lemon. It was delicious and savory. The traditional spreads was my and my sisters' favorite part of the meal. I would absolutely recommend this! They were all so savory and went well together. This was served with a big plate of thin (pita? bread which was warm and seasoned as well. The spreads were separated by cucumbers which also tasted great dipped in the spreads. I ended up asking for more cucumbers and our lovely server provided us with a gigantic plate of them! Such a refreshing meal. The grilled squid appetizer was yummy also, savory and soft, not too chewy. Very juicy as well, no complaints! The tourlou was my least favorite. There wasn't a ton of seasoning and the veggies were very soft, the texture was a little unpleasant to me. I liked the potatoes but didn't like the rest of it very much, wouldn't get this again. At the end, there was a complimentary dessert. It was a slightly grainy and subtly sweet rectangle. Not sure exactly what it was but it was pretty good! The spreads alone made me give this place 5 stars. I would definitely come back to try other dishes since they have so many things on the menu."
Cafe • Greek • Desserts • Bakeries
"I used to frequent this bakery for their desserts, but in the last 6-7 months, the quality of their fruit-based desserts has become inconsistent. My latest purchase was disappointing. I ordered a coconut cake and a strawberry cake, tipped 20%, and spent about $15. When I got home, I found that the coconut cake was dry as usual, but the strawberry cake tasted rancid. I contacted the bakery about the issue but received no response. This lack of customer service is concerning. In the past, I had to return a multi-fruit tart because it tasted off, and the staff was unhelpful. I hope the bakery takes steps to improve the quality of their desserts and customer service."
Pizza • Seafood • American • International
"Very beautiful and noble place. Drinks are exceptional. Love the decor and the live piano. Starter was the Barratta that was a great choice. Delicious Prosciutto. Entree was a T-bone Steak medium rare, there was more medium, but it was a huge steak and was well spiced. The side of the asparagus with Parmigiana was good. Also ordered the seafood Risotto – it was quite bad. The pasta was extremely bland and tasted as if it was boiled in tap water. Very poor for such a beautiful place."
Steak • Greek • Salad • Steakhouse
"This was the perfect culinary experience for a birthday dinner and I hope to visit here again. The service was great. The ambience was beautiful. The food was carefully prepared and delicious. The quality of everything was immaculate. Arugula salad large part, delicious combination of flavors, could be improved with less dousing in Balsamico-Vinaigrette and more figs. $12) Calamari- tasted fresh and also came with mini-fried octopus $15) shrimp juicy and lemon flavored $31) Ribeye Steak- perfectly prepared as desired, juicy and tasteful $80) cream crimp-crisp caramel top with delicious chocolate on the bottom $9) They were kind, the aforementioned birthday Dessert as free."
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Italian
"The pizza at this restaurant was amazing! The ambiance was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful, and quick to assist without being overbearing, unlike other places I've been to. They even offer direct mobile delivery, saving you money on extra fees from other delivery apps. I highly recommend this place and even shared my experience on Facebook with pictures and their contact information."
Cafe • Cafés • French • American
"I've been to this restaurant multiple times. The food is amazing, but the service leaves much to be desired. The wait for a table, water, and the bill is excessively long. One server is responsible for at least ten tables. We spent over two hours there, with a significant portion just waiting for the basics. That said, the French toast is so soft and delicious that it makes it tempting to come back. We always leave satisfied with the food, but feeling frustrated with the service."
Meat • Pizza • Salad • Pasta
"Have eaten here several times. Was surprised that with a reservation we were still sitting at a booth looking into the kitchen. We could have asked to be moved, but we didn't want to. The waiter was very enthusiastic, but failed to fill glasses of water without being asked. My husband's lasagna was a huge brick in the middle of an unadorned plate. A little salad or something green and crispy would have been nice. Not an à la carte fan, especially when it comes to the price of the main course alone. The room was very dark and a bit noisy. I would ask not to sit in this area another time."