Taverna Kyclades
Greek Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Astoria
The octopus at Taverna Kyclades is a can't miss
"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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New York HabitatApril 23, 2014Serves delicious Greek food and the service is really attentive. Try the lemon potatoes, broiled scallops & the tasty Greek salad!
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.
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.
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 : )
The lunch deals are great. I always recommend the sardines or lamb, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
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.
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.
Stan TranJune 30, 2017Everything was well prepared with large portions - don't miss out on the grilled octopus and branzino!
Quan NguyenJuly 28, 2017Assorted dips are so awesome. As is everything else. Beware of the addictive rice—hard to stop eating.
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.
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.
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.
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
Navit KerenJuly 13, 2015Loved it! The Greek salad is to die for. Mandatory appetizer. Big portions, friendly service and dessert on the house!
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
Lady SAugust 3, 2021Of course the best greek and peasant salad. The lemon potatoes and the fish wow! A1
JenKuduNovember 10, 2013Broiled filet, grilled shrimp, lemon potatoes are all awesome! Seriously some of the best seafood in the city.
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.
Walei SabryJuly 30, 2016Grilled swordfish is filling and delicious. Also, you get a surprise dessert with your bill after 5 pm
Caroline WaxlerJuly 7, 2015Don't miss this place in summertime. The outdoor seating just adds to the great experience.
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
Possibly the best Greek restaurant in Astoria, an area known for it's large Greek population. Crowded every night, be prepared to wait. If you want to have a conversation eat outside, loud inside.
Apps are even better than entrees. Spanakopita, calamari, grape leaves. But lemon potatoes are unlike any other- 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
Hannah LaHoodJune 3, 2016Huge portions of very authentic and tasty food!! Start with the fried cheese 😋
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.
Amy MaFebruary 27, 2021The assorted dips appetizer was so tasty - definitely get the Black Sea bass too
Loved the salmon and there is something about that bread smothered in olive oil that makes you want to eat and eat.
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!
Lauren DocktorMarch 9, 2018huge portions and everything is delicious. grilled octopus is a total must.
Sam LevyDecember 29, 2014Very large portions, been to the one in queens that is now trendier. The ev restaurant kept th e original vibe.:-)
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
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.
Beth KApril 17, 2015Grilled octopus. Greek salad w fresh feta. Caviar dip. Whole fish branzino. Do it.
zisis petrouAugust 28, 2017The grilled octopus, grilled calamari, and the Mediterranean dorata were amazing!!
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.
amNewYorkSeptember 28, 2011Bustling Greek restaurant open late and offering some of the best Tzatziki west of the Acropolis. Seafood is the specialty here.- Fernando LozadaMay 17, 2015The steak medium rare is awesome!! Lemon potatoes on point. Recommended for sure
Jo-Ann Malanga RutherfordSeptember 12, 2017Delicious Greek salad & grilled shrimp & lamb. Everything was very good.
Anjani SinghApril 21, 2013The food is excellent! The lamb chops are especially to die for! There's just long lines, so be aware! :-D
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Taverna Kyclades
33-07 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 34th St)
Astoria, NY 11105
United States
Astoria, NY 11105
United States
Closed until Noon (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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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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