It’s often hard to find it hard to find good places in New York City where you could have fresh seafood without spending a lot of money. Here are the 3 best and most affordable seafood restaurants in queens.
1. Astoria Seafood
A no-frills, no-rules, BYOB Greek seafood joint.
Family-owned, counter-serve, BYOB seafood market. It’s a very rustic, simple place, nothing fancy. Once you arrive at the restaurant/market, don’t be scared about the long line!
You have to walk in, pick up the seafood you and your friends would like to eat, pay for it, and that’s it!
Pro tip
If you go there on a Saturday night, they may tell you to come back in about one hour, when both your table and the fish you picked are ready. So what you could do is grab a drink in some bars close by and get ready for your delicious dinner!
What you need to know
Insider Tips
The restaurant is also one of the city’s best seafood markets.
Recommended Dishes
Calamari (grilled or fried); salmon fillet, market price; Greek salad.
Drinks
B.Y.O.B, No Alcohol
Noise Level
Civilized
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37-10 33rd St., Queens, NY, 11101
718-392-2680
2. Elias Corner
“NO MENUS. JUST FISH.”
Elias Corner can follow the golden rule of seafood – what’s fresh is what’s best – and deliver A+ fish on a nightly basis.
Suppose there is no line when you show up, congrats. If there is, it shouldn’t be long, so take a minute to game plan.
What you need to know
Insider Tips
Elias promises a casual and comfy meal. No bells, no whistles (no credit cards), and no menus – just fish.
Recommended Dishes
Whole Grilled Sardines, Grilled Octopus, Whole Fish, Greek salad.
Drinks
Throw in a good cold Greek beer or bottle of white, and you got yourself an evening.
Noise Level
Civilized
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24-02 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102
3. Taverna kos
The restaurant is located in a residential section of Astoria about ten blocks east of the N train. Immediately, the vibe of the place transported us to the Greek Islands.
What you need to know
Insider Tips
On the television, there was an endless selection of Greek music videos and a mostly Greek clientele at the tables. The dining area is an enclosed porch-style set up with views of the street. Taverna Kos is a great example of gems that are hidden in plain sight in NYC, especially in Queens.
Recommended Dishes
Whole branzino, spicy feta dip, skordalia, whitings, calamari, octopus, loukaniko sausage, feta saganaki, galaktoboureko, the Greek salad is mandatory if only for its hyper-creamy feta and slippery, rich kalamata olives.
Payment
Cash Only
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41-19 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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