Taverna Kyclades
Greek Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Astoria
Go here. Experience the octopus. It's worth it.
"Grilled octopus is incredible and red snapper is cooked perfectly!"(70 Tips)
"The Peasant Salad, Grape Leaves, & Lemon Potatoes are very good too."(10 Tips)
"The grilled octopus and branzino are both top notch."(14 Tips)
"Cold antipasto with skordalia, taramasalata and tzatziki is amazing."(12 Tips)
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Jackie JeongFebruary 12, 2012My favorite Greek restaurant! I used to live 2 blocks from here! Love it! Lemon potatoes w/ anything! Seafood is so fresh! The bad: long waits for tables but worth it.
everything is good! start with a huge small greek salad :) then go for the salmon, maybe some calamari, pan fried greek cheese, steak, um...it's all good :) luckily 2days lunch date likes 2 share haha
Rosemary R.March 8, 2013Food was delicious! Great food! Must haves are: Grilled octopus, fried feta cheese, grilled scallops, tzatziki, lemon potatoes, pork chops and beets.
Keri ThompsonOctober 31, 2013Best seafood in the city!!! Octopus to die for as well as any other seafood on the menu! A must for authentic Greek done right.
Alex RobertsonJune 24, 2017fun spot, very crowded (we were told to expect a 45 minute wait at 5:45 and instead waited 75 minutes), well-cooked branzino; lemon potato is a good side
Navit KerenJuly 13, 2015Loved it! The Greek salad is to die for. Mandatory appetizer. Big portions, friendly service and dessert on the house!
Joanna ParrinoAugust 20, 2013Grilled octopus, fried calamari, grilled clams and grilled shrimps are some of my favorites here. Everything is very fresh and delicious!
Racky RossOctober 19, 2014Sublime Greek dishes, a real Astoria legend! Be prepared to wait in line any time, any day... but it's totally worth it.
Fabio G.January 10, 2016Salmon was great and also the shrimp on Greek sauce are very nice options. Choose potatoes and beets on the side : )
Monica MarieDecember 4, 2013et the grilled calamari and the lima beans. So, so good. Absolutely excellent cuisine and superb service. Thank you for the hospitality! G
Walei SabryJuly 30, 2016Grilled swordfish is filling and delicious. Also, you get a surprise dessert with your bill after 5 pm
The lunch deals are great. I always recommend the sardines or lamb, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Quan NguyenJuly 28, 2017Assorted dips are so awesome. As is everything else. Beware of the addictive rice—hard to stop eating.
I'm obsessed with the branzino, swordfish, and lemon potatoes, and the greek salad comes with a giant chunk of feta! be prepared to wait for a table though, this place is always busy.
Robert MadisonSeptember 25, 2018The food is great. There are no bad choices. When the wait line gets long, they serve you wine on the house.
Kevin Mark DavidNovember 30, 2013Don't you dare leave without having the grilled octopus. The 2 hour long line is worth the wait for this octopus. My god. Again and again.
Luis ZambranoApril 21, 2013Be ready for: long line and huge portions. Plan accordingly. When there: don't miss the grilled octopus. The food is great!
Elizabeth L.March 8, 2013The Greek salad, tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, and fried calamari are so excellent. Actually, everything here is. Best Greek food in Astoria.
Sam LevyDecember 29, 2014Very large portions, been to the one in queens that is now trendier. The ev restaurant kept th e original vibe.:-)
JenKuduNovember 10, 2013Broiled filet, grilled shrimp, lemon potatoes are all awesome! Seriously some of the best seafood in the city.
Lady SAugust 3, 2021Of course the best greek and peasant salad. The lemon potatoes and the fish wow! A1
The winner here isn't the whole fish, but the crab stuffed grilled shrimp with lemon potatoes. The food is fresh and if you're not into waiting on line for a table, just order delivery.
Caroline WaxlerJuly 7, 2015Don't miss this place in summertime. The outdoor seating just adds to the great experience.
Stan TranJune 30, 2017Everything was well prepared with large portions - don't miss out on the grilled octopus and branzino!
Loved the salmon and there is something about that bread smothered in olive oil that makes you want to eat and eat.
Kimmie OhhDecember 2, 2019Get the grilled octopus. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the baby shark.
BollareSeptember 30, 2011You’ll wait an average two hours for a table on any given night but it’s the best Greek food New York has to offer. Remember to save room for the complimentary dessert! —Paulina
Apps are even better than entrees. Spanakopita, calamari, grape leaves. But lemon potatoes are unlike any other
Amy MaFebruary 27, 2021The assorted dips appetizer was so tasty - definitely get the Black Sea bass too
Chris ThurlowJune 12, 2011Widely popular for a reason. This place has amazing legit Greek food- specializing in Seafood -The best side to get with your entree is the lemon potatoes.
Anjani SinghApril 21, 2013The food is excellent! The lamb chops are especially to die for! There's just long lines, so be aware! :-D
Hannah LaHoodJune 3, 2016Huge portions of very authentic and tasty food!! Start with the fried cheese 😋
Regina BootJuly 7, 2015Call ahead and get your order to go! Delicious food but the line to get a table is way too long!!!
Grilled octopus was good but the grilled calamari looked like it might have been nicer? Swordfish kebabs and grilled shrimp good - mild flavor. The lemon potatoes didn't do much for us.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The grilled octopus is the best seafood in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
Beth KApril 17, 2015Grilled octopus. Greek salad w fresh feta. Caviar dip. Whole fish branzino. Do it.
PavlixDecember 30, 2017This is the real deal.Everything tastes like it does in Greece.Had to wait one a half hours to get seated as they don’t take reservations which is quite a pity.The portions are huge.
- Fernando LozadaMay 17, 2015The steak medium rare is awesome!! Lemon potatoes on point. Recommended for sure
Jennifer JonesFebruary 23, 2013Get there early or put your name on the list before you park. Everything on the menu is amazing
One of the best Authentic Greek restaurants in NYC. Long wait queues FYI
Denise DavilaJuly 2, 2011What can I say that everyone else didn't already? Fantastic food, reasonably priced. By some odd miracle we showed up at 5:15 on a Friday night and had NO wait!
all the whole fishes are amazing as is the grilled shrimp, and lemon potatoes and on and on
Lauren DocktorMarch 9, 2018huge portions and everything is delicious. grilled octopus is a total must.
Tom WolfsteinAugust 1, 2015The food is excellent. But the inside is super noisy with kitchen noises and not fun. Sit outside.
amNewYorkSeptember 28, 2011Bustling Greek restaurant open late and offering some of the best Tzatziki west of the Acropolis. Seafood is the specialty here.
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Taverna Kyclades
33-07 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 34th St)
Astoria, NY 11105
United States
Astoria, NY 11105
United States
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–11:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(718) 545-8666
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Chris Z - 8.6
"I loved the octopus! It was amazing. We also got pita bread and desserts for the table😊 lovely place 10/10"
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