The inside of this place is pretty nice and has a ceiling window that lights up the place nicely in the afternoon. I always walked by this place and always imagined it dark inside. I had the stuffed tomato and pepper and the rest of my company had the pork souvlaki. A few of us had a side of lemon potatoes. I really liked my stuffed tomato and petter. I have an affinity for tomatoes, so I favored the tomato best. I took home the pepper. The rest of the party liked the meat but they still think Romano's had the best. Romano's definitely looks heartier, but the portion itself looked reasonable. I had lemon potatoes but they didn't taste as fresh as the ones I had once at Stamatis - perhaps because it was a Thursday afternoon vs. a weekday afternoon. A good spot though. There are some other items I would like to try out. Also, they gave a free deserts - 2 square slices of something that tasted good. My bro said that Stamatis gave out free dessert, but the 2 times I've been there already, they missed it. So this place one-uped them on that part. read more

Nice Greek restaurant which serves really great food, extensive menu, and their prices are reasonable in the mid-range of the $$. The food is a definite 5 stars. Always fresh, well prepared, and delicious. Our favorites are the grilled octopus appetizer, Tzatziki, fresh fish, and the Greek salad w/feta cheese. They serve Greek salad without any dressing but just add salt, pepper, olive oil, and red vinegar .. it will be so fresh and heavenly. The only thing that I've ever eaten here that is not 5 stars is the lemon potatoes. I find them a bit dry and lacking in flavor. The ambience is nice. Spacious interior, clean, and comfortable. Hostesses, the servers that bring water, food, and take away plates, and all of the waiters with the exception of one have been welcoming, friendly, and helpful .. 5 star service. This last time we came here early this year, we had a waiter who is not up to the high standards of the rest of the staff. We had him before at least one other time. He was impatient in taking our orders even though the place was nearly empty, did not recommend any dishes when my friend asked what would you recommend for appetizers, a bit curt, and was not friendly. Unfortunately, since his level of service is about 2 stars .. I am rating this place 4 stars instead of 5 .. just in case you get him. This is not the type of service that one should expect at a restaurant of this level. With other great Greek restaurants to chose from in Astoria .. I'm not sure that we will be returning after this last experience. read more

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We always like Bahari!! My boyfriend and I come here often and also invited friends to come. Reasonable price and the owner is really friendly. The fried eggplant and zucchini appetizer is a must!!! read more

Food is delicious and the service has been great every time! We go to Bahari often and leave happy every time! Our favorite is the kotopoulo skaras (grilled chicken) and lemon potatoes and grilled octopus. I am not a fan of galaktobouriko but for some reason I lick the plate clean here! read more

Tried this place for my second time and the food and service was phenomenal!!! Fish was fresh they filet the sea bass not a bone. The grilled shrimp and grilled octopus was tender and fresh. I would definitely come back. Gets crowded so you have to be patient but worth the wait!! read more

The Meze's were terrific. My only complaint was that the Pita machine was broken. grilled shrimp as good as it gets and snapper was simple fresh and delicious as was the grilled octopus appetizer. Place is a bit noisy so be prepared but tolerable read more

this place is awful. the 2 stars are for the waiters. The food was awful. Overcooked and the fish was like shoe leather. It was hotter than hell even with the ac on, very noisey and unpleasant. There are better places in Astoria if you like greek food and fish. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening - overall great greek food. Sea bass was really nice. Service was friendly and quick. Complimentary desserts are nice but not the best, and good value for money. Would certainly come back again read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Sea bass - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Excellent Greek food. Authentic home style cooking. Service was friendly and efficient. Portions generous. Loved the grilled octopus - succulent!greek salad good but served with lettuce. Good lemon potatoes. Moussaka was fresh from the oven-- melts in your mouth!! Fresh lemons provided in abundance. Complimentary dessert - very good halva! Very good Greek coffee. I'll be back. read more

It is a privilege for a peregrinus to dine in this exquisite, refined, and authentic establishment. The bass was delicate, the shrimp was juicy, and the calamari, crispy. A delightful experience. read more

I can't figure out what happened here. We got a stellar recommendation from a Greek friend & this place came up as a top rated restaurant in Astoria. Well whatever it was, this place was sub par. Maybe it's because we came in late, but the food was not good. We started with the shared dip platter-this was pretty tasty, especially the spicy feta. Not sure what was going on with the mashed potatoes-last I checked mash potatoes are not a common mediterranean food & I see why... Onto the entrees. No koftes, but we got grilled koftes called bifotek, I think. These were really good & interestingly paired with tzasiki. Spanokopita- a huge helping, but fairly bland The Mousada-Greek beef lasagna-tasty-but you have to eat quickly because this doesn't taste good when it cools down The entree sides: green beans, spinach rice, mixed veggies-all were too oily & limp. As my friend put it, veggies should be al dente Staff-very friendly. She made fun of my friend for his sun burn! Plus she threw in a free desert for all of us. Though, it may have been free since it was bad & no one was ordering any All in all, this place is not worth the trek to Astoria. Maybe earlier in the night the food is fresher, but I won't be going back. read more

This was my second the dining experince here. The food is delicious but beware: They do not honor reservations they've agreed to. Came here on a Saturday night with an 8pm reservation party of 9. We were seated around 9.10, by which point they'd run out of a few dishes we wanted to order. Mega disappointment. They did give us a carafe of wine on the house, only after we'd made the case that we'd been done a disservice. I would come back because the food is great however maybe only on a week nite. read more

I love my peeps, I really do, and i love Greek food. But I seriously think that Greek restaurants are over-charging with out apparent reason besides maybe their rent. Bahari makes, maybe my favorite "magireuta" classic dishes, after mine, but cmon with the over pricing...we went with a friend after the Greek parade, I understand, it was super busy and I took the half hour wait because i was craving Greek food. My friend ordered the grilled octopus and it was a minuscule portion. When we saw that they charged $17 for that, my friend exclaimed to the waitress, "i was expecting more tentacles for that price "...Of course in vain. I had ordered the okra which was ok...overpriced as well. Oh well, people will still be visiting, i guess. read more

Recommended by the proprietor of a neighboring Greek dry cleaning establishment as the only place that he and his family would go to for a meal in the neighborhood, it has become my favorite. Most outstanding is its grilled fish (of course) and peas artichoke vegetable with large helping of fresh bread. I haven't tried much else but my company, on many occasions, have tried the other parts of the menu and liked it. The service is not over the top perhaps because I am not a frequent flyer, as yet, I guess. But they're very attentive. read more

This place isn't really anything special. The floors and atmosphere is beyond disgusting old. The food is okay as well. The people who work here are a little friendly. Very loud as well. read more

I went here recently to check out a local spot that everyone raves about. I must stay the food here is extremely flavorful and memorable. I ordered a zucchini dish in a sauce with chunks of potatoes and it was super yummy and not too heavy. The potatoes are definitely worth checking out here, as well as the amazing calamari and tzatziki sauce for the pita bread read more

Excellent authentic Greek food. The service is great, friendly staff, quick sitdown service.

Delicious food and wonderful service. I've been here for a late lunch/early dinner when there aren't as many tables and service is always spot on. The Greek salad is always a good starter. Large portion, just big enough to share. I love grilled seafood, so we got the grill shrimp and grilled calamari before. With a side of lemon potatoes and rice, it's the perfect amount to share with another person. The artichokes and peas vegetable side is different, but tasty. Location is convenient being right near the Broadway stop on the N/Q in Astoria. The meal ends with two small pieces of dessert. Love the custard one, not sure what the other dessert is. But it's the perfect size to cleanse your palate. read more

Bahari Estiatorio - Grilled shrimp. Grilled squid. So good! - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Don't let the three stars fool you. This place is great. It doesn't get the fourth star because I'm getting to be a bit of a health nut lately, and this place goes for the Old World concept of taste. Calories? Well that's just good seasoning. I haven't had a bad meal yet, and the atmosphere is terrific. If you can swing it, sit in the back. You wonder if you are even in NYC or in some foreign coastal burb somewhere. Great for groups, and the service is impeccable. read more

Came here to celebrate our friends' daughters' baptism. We had the entire back room to ourselves and it was wonderful. Food was really delicious. Service was excellent. Since everything was pre-arranged, I had no idea what the dishes were called. We had a salad with cheese, fried eggplant and zucchini, pork something or tilapia, and dessert. My favorite course was the dessert. It wasn't overly sweet. I'm not to sure how to describe it but one of the desserts was sort of a egg custard type cake and it was really good. My main issue was with the fried eggplant and zucchini, the slices of the vegetables weren't thick enough so all you tasted was fried batter and oil. It was not very good at all. However, the salad, main courses, and dessert were excellent. I would definitely recommend this place and I would come here again. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive to all our needs and there was definitely an endless supply of liquor =P The decor was very bright and elegant. You definitely don't expect that just from looking at the outside. read more

Tried this place with friends in town and the consensus was YUMMO!!! We started off with a refreshing watermelon feta salad. The Melintzanosalata (roasted Eggplant spread) was garlicky smoky and went great with the baked pita. Totally addictive! The saganaki (fried haloumi) was the best I've had so far. Grilled octo was tender and tasty. They definitely do it well here. Our whole grilled snapper was on point. The lamb chops were medium rare and grilled to perfection. Paired very well with two bottles of the Lente. Service was attentive and always with a smile. We walked out a table of happily fed campers! read more

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Deeeelicious grilled octopus. Perfectly seasoned, Tender and succulent. Not chewy at all. Moussaka was OK, although the bachemel was a bit pasty (too much flour?), and the stuffed tomato/pepper was very obviously reheated after sitting around all day. Meh. Cute decor. Wouldn't travel back here unless I really needed an octopus fix. read more

Best Greek food in Astoria, hands down! So fresh, like mini flavor explosions in your mouth!

First, let me say, that everyone that has reviewed this place is right - the charcoal grilled octopus is ridonkulously good. Okay, that might over hype your expectations but seriously though, its really good. The dip/spread tray is definitely worth a look (combine with fresh pita order and you won't be disappointed). Note, stay away from the baby shark app. Honestly, I don't know why I haven't learned this lesson yet but shark does not taste good, no matter what you do to it. The meat is too lean and the fish itself lacks flavor. Therefore, you always have to try to cook flavor into it through the use of the broth and more times than not, it doesn't work. Cool concept though. As shareable entrees, we ordered the grilled black sea bass and the lamb chops. Black sea bass - be warned, this fish costs about 50 dollars but its 2 lbs. The fish had an ambulance of flavor and grilling it definitely crisped the skin - I would eat just the skin if I could...ala fried chicken. Also, like Yao Ming said - "eat the head" - most people don't realize that the meat in the cheeks of the fish is the most tender and flavorful meat on the fish. It's two small pieces but so good. Ask any real chef. Lamb chop - whoa mama. Not gamey at all. Cooked to a perfect medium rare. The meat was so juicy and tender. Don't be after to gnaw on the bone because that's where the best flavors are - the meat that's stuck to the bone. Finished off with the complementary dessert and some greek coffee - there is a very layer of ground coffee beans or something or other on the behind of the coffee - any idea what that is? The coffee was good though...til the muddy undrinkable bottom. read more

What an authentic Greek dining experience! Don't let the facade deter you - it looks like a Pita sandwich-type shop with the cooking up front in the window but the dining room is beautifully spartan (white with exposed brick and ship's rope accents) and the waitstaff are well dressed in white/black. Staff were friendly. We took two friends there who were not very familiar with real Greek food and they impressed. I wish we had more people so we could order even more dishes to try! We started with an appetizer selection that I thought would be a good representation of the Greek standards: Grilled Squid and Octopus (my favorite!), mixed plate of hummus, tzatziki, potato puree and goat cheese puree and fried squid in case the other stuff didn't go over well. It was accompanied by lettuce salad (crisp and cold) and grilled bread (not pita - $1.00 extra.) It was all a hit! They still preferred the fried squid but liked the grilled items and the mushy stuff (!). The entrees ordered were grilled whole red snapper (de-boned and amazing), lamb and fried squid (again!!) with the Greek standard, yellow potatoes and rice with veggies. All dishes were terrific. Lamb presentation was at first a little disappointing (smaller plate with Lamb slices and gravy) but it was awesome and filling. I guess we are used to such huge portions...Lemon potatoes were nicely browned from the broiler and were perfect. No room or time for dessert or coffee but the desserts looked great and the coffee smelled heavenly. Since it is right next to the Broadway subway station, it's very convenient for popping in from the city or on the way home. Will definitely return (we parked in Astoria and took the subway in! No LIRR $$$!) MC/Visa only read more

This place was alright for fairly priced Greek food. I came with a group of 8 and we ordered a selection of mezze to share, without getting any main dishes. Overall, the food was good but not at all amazing. We had two bottles of red and they were both pretty good. The one I particularly liked goes by a Greek name I could never remember in a thousand years, but it's listed on the menu as having notes of cherry and spices-- definitely a must-try and at such a great price (22 for the bottle) you'd be remiss to skip it. Now, as for the food, we did not get any main dishes, and so I cannot comment on what seemed to be a decent selection, but the appetizers etc were just okay. The biggest let-down was the spanakopita-- it did not taste fresh at all. However, the most amazing thing was a fried Greek cheese that they have, which was a gooey, tangy, creamy delight. We also ordered two plates of the assorted Greek dips, which were all interesting, and paired amazingly with the fresh, hot pocketless pita that they put on the table. The service definitely a bit off, as our waitress was not very friendly and kept trying to rush us into ordering, and the busboys cleared things that weren't fully empty. They were busy but not at all packed, so they really have no excuse for this behavior, in my opinion. Overall, considering we paid only 20 dollars each (with wine, too, don't forget!) I can't complain too much, but Bahari definitely left something to be desired. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I had heard such great things. Unfortunately, I didn't have an especially good experience. I started with the soup of the day, which was a bean soup. And it was pretty good. Unfortunately, it was all down hill after the soup. I ordered the baked lima beans and an eggplant, tomato, pepper, onion and potato dish. All of the vegetables were terrible. They were dripping in oil, and eating them, I started to feel kind of sick to my stomach. I stopped eating the vegetables and had some bread to try and calm my stomach. That helped a bit, although the bread they bring to the table is dry and cold and not particularly noteworthy. I think perhaps I just ordered poorly. Other reviews rave about the fish and meat dishes, which I did not try. I should also note that we had very good service. And the restaurant is clean and well lit and very relaxing. You will not be rushed at Bahari, which is nice. read more

Used to be called Stamatis and was recommended to me by a buddy from Greece many years ago as the best Greek restaurant in NYC. I've never been to Greece but it was really good. Delicious giant Spanakopita and great GIGANTES (Baked lima beans with onions, tomato, pepper, and fresh parsley). Not only that but they gave us a small desert dish on the house. That's some solid customer service. There are many options for Greek food in Astoria but this should be your first stop if you are in the hood. read more

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I just like this place, that's all, for very simple reasons. Nothing pretentious going on here, as evidenced by their group pics with Pacino in the entrance. The staff at Bahari is really nice, everyone smiles, and the food is simple and good. Spend the dollar for pita. read more

I put this place and Psari as the two best Greek Seafood places in Astoria Psari- Wins on the octopus Bahari- Wins on the branzino Both win on being awesome! read more

Nothing was bad, but nothing was life-changing or so amazing I'm dying to go back. We had the salad that was "Chopped Romaine with Dill, Feta, Olives etc" and I didn't care for it. Not tossed, very dry and I expected it all to be chopped. The dip platter was one of my favorite things. I really liked the Spicy Feta Dip! The Octopus was good but honestly I had heard such raves it's possible my expectations were too high. The Pasticio (sp?) was just Ok, the Gigante beans my husband really liked, and the lemon potatoes were good albiet a very small portion. Service was good and the atmosphere felt really authentic! read more

I give this place two stars because I do want to give credit to the delicious food they serve here. I've had the grilled octopus in the past. And this dish inspired my mother to ask me to take her, my sister and her daughters to this restaurant today. Unfortunately, the experience was soured early by a very rude waiter that didn't seem think we were deserving of being treated with dignity. Now, this place isn't cheap, and I do expect to be treated a certain way. This waiter was not even trying to reach that standard. He was not trying to reach the standard of how people are treated at McDonald's. The DMV, perhaps?! When he asked us if we wanted anything to drink, he didn't have the patience to wait for an answer - he quickly turned away in a manner that made us feel uncomfortable, like we were not deserving of being in his space. I tried giving him a chance and just pointed out how he was making us feel and asked him to turn down the attitude a few notches. But then the sarcasm was laid down even thicker from this waiter. I was done. Dining is so much more than the food that is served. It's an entire experience. And I couldn't let this guy ruin a perfectly good day with my family. We walked out of this restaurant. Another waiter offered to take over our table, but the energy had already been ruined by the first waiter. read more

Bahari is my favorite restaurant in Astoria. The food is phenomenal, the staff is courteous, and the owners/managers always make sure you leave happy. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

The food is delicious, reasonably priced, servers are decent, however some of the clientele in the restaurant are not. I overheard a racist remark about POC that was directed at me from a pair of customers seated near the bathroom. Absolutely appalling and unacceptable. My experience at this restaurant is marred because of this. The outlook that some of the clientele bring would not make this a first choice for POC customers. read more

One of my favorite neighborhood spots. Very good food in a relaxed environment. Usually get the Dorado or Pastitsio with the pea and artichoke side dish. The BEST galatkoboureko for dessert (not on the menu but comes complimentary at the end of your meal). read more

Notable dishes here were the pita/spread, grilled shrimp, octopus, and branzino. For sides, the lemon potatoes were delicious. It is a great spot for family gathering as they take reservations and have a large amount of seating. Bahari does have some area of improvement when it come to service - simple stuff such as checking in periodically and pouring water for customers. It was a pleasant experience that needed a little more for us to return. read more

one of the best Greek places I've been to in the city. The food, atmosphere and service are all amazing. If you're ever in Astoria and looking for a place to go - this is it! read more

I cannot boast enough about how delicious the food is at Barahi. The vegetables are farm fresh. The feta cheese was creamy and flavorful. I ordered the Black Sea Bass and it was the best fish that I have ever eaten. The service was fantastic! The only suggestion I would make is to go early in the evening (before 6pm) on a Saturday because after 6pm, there is a long wait for a table. The wait is worth it though. read more

Can I get an AY-MEHNNNN! Returned for a family lunch today; we love it here. Lovely fresh fish, flavorful musaka, the children loved the spanikopita, etc.. Give it a try if you are a Greek food fan, as I am. Or if you are new to Greek food; ask your server what might work for you; they are VERY friendly indeed. read more

I can't really say what is my favorite dish here because I love everything, lamb chop is amazing , branzino that my boyfriend had is so fresh and taste so good, can't stop eating :) Feel like I'm in Greece , no place in manhattan like that ! the owner is so friendly full of positive energy , will def came back ! read more