Was visiting from out of town with a friend back in March and my cousin and his girlfriend recommended this place for dinner one night. We got in line around 7:30 pm on a Sunday and waited about an hour to order our food and another 20 minutes or so to be seated. You pick all the seafood you want first and how you want it prepared. Once you're seated, you get another menu with appetizers and other cooked dishes. Your seafood gets brought out along with any other dishes you ordered. Everything we got was really good and cooked to perfection. It was such a unique experience as well. There's a reason why the wait for this place is so long and I would recommend anyone to come give it a try! read more

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So, perhaps I'm super biased. I've had exceptional Egyptian seafood. This was not that. It was good enough. So, perhaps if i knew less, this would be very good. But I found it mostly mediocre. My companions found it delicious. The wait on father's day at 2:30 pm, to just get in and order was over an hour. The food: the best we had was the grilled octopus - it was thinly sliced and mildly spiced, but cooked to perfection. The pasta was also delicious! The fried smelt was very disappointing, no flavor no crunch on the outside. I was told that the scallops and the shrimp were great. They looked great. The appetizers we disappointing. The babaganoush, the tahini, the beets, the eggplant and the salad all lacked flavor. The bread was just heated up pocket pita... the mint limeade was fine. The fries were fine. The service was very attentive, and the decor cute. read more

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Hamido Seafood in Astoria operates on a foundational blueprint of absolute freshness and choice: you pick it by the weight, you tell them how to cook it, and you get out of the way. Their move and expansion on Ditmars Boulevard was a massive improvement. The soul of the kitchen didn't get lost in the extra square footage; instead, the chaotic sidewalk scramble has been replaced by a much smarter, vastly improved layout. Make no mistake, the lines still form and the room still buzzes with heavy energy, but the experience is entirely elevated. The food remains exceptional, a lesson in Mediterranean-Egyptian execution. The grilled shrimp carries a beautiful, smoky kiss from the fire, and the scallops are pristine, sweet, and perfectly seared. But the real heavy hitters are the giant prawns--and a rich, nutty tahini served with warm bread that acts as the ultimate anchor for the table. It's a spectacular, unpretentious feast where the ingredients do all the heavy lifting. Food (4.75/5): Elite tier. The ability to choose your own raw seafood and have it perfectly dialed in to order is unmatched. The prawns, scallops, and grilled shrimp are flawless, and that tahini is a MUST. Decor (4.25/5): The new, expanded space is a huge upgrade. It's cleaner, better organized, and breathes much easier than the old spot, while still holding onto that authentic, bustling seafood market energy. Customer Service (4.25/5): Despite the relentless rush and the inevitable crowds, the staff manages the counter and the floor with sharp efficiency and welcoming hospitality. Price: Around $60 per person. When you consider that you are paying by weight for high-grade, incredibly fresh seafood customized exactly to your liking, it is worth every dollar. read more

So, the layout requires you to determine whether you're sitting upstairs or downstairs. Then, you go straight to the market to pick out any fish, octopus, squid, mussels, shrimp or items you can't see like crab legs or lobster. We chose an African harvested shrimp that was huge! We had it prepared their traditional way. When we sat at a table, we chose from the $19.99 Lunch Menu (which is served daily from 12-4). Mixed Shrimp and Calamari and the Shrimp and scallops linguine. The best dish was the linguine. It was flavorful and without oil or butter. LOVED IT! Oh, I almost forgot about the fresh bread served with the sides I chose. Which were the cucumber salad and lemon potatoes. If you're looking for alcohol this restaurant doesn't serve it at all. Which was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the cucumber, mint lemonade and it was surprisingly ice cold without ice and refreshing. I loved it! Now, truthfully speaking the service wasn't the best. I'd have to say that the fresh market Manager was very helpful. He turned the tv on and showed pictures of every dish and took the time to explain how we could switch things up. I thought that was a nice touch. As far as our waitress, not the absolute best service. Because she was managing many tables at once and didn't return to ask if we needed anything. Asking for ice was like running in a race. We flagged down anyone who would listen. read more

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Everyone on social media has been raving about Hamido Seafood so I was hyped to finally try this place out. When you walk in, they give you a rundown of the place: you tell the fish monger what seafood you'd like to have and how you want it cooked and then you can be seated and order sides/drinks. The display of fresh seafood was so cool to see and we decided on a red snapper and 1/2 lb scallops, both grilled. We got a side of their rice and the garlic eggplant which came with warm pita. The fish was cooked to perfection! Super flakey and seasoned heavily with Egyptian spices. The scallops were tender and the sides were also delicious. The mint lemonade they had was also very refreshing. Me and my friend were very impressed with the quality and cook of all the seafood. Overall a great place for dinner and one day I'd to try their lunch special! read more

IBN Hamido Seafood - Red Snapper, Scallops, Rice, and Garlic Eggplant - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

One of the first tasks you need to do unpon entering is to choose from the selection of seafood on the ice counters and in the tank. This is half the fun! We picked scallops, octopus, a whole red snapper and giant prawns between a group of five of us. We then went to our table and ordered a salad and mezze plate to go with it. The food was delicious! Everything was nicely seasoned with spices, succulent and flavorful. The green lemonade was also yummy - we got a pitcher to share. I've heard it can be really busy, we were prepared to wait but when we visited on a Sunday around noon it was quiet with no wait. read more

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Came by for their lunch special. We ordered grilled shrimp and calamari, tiger shrimp grilled, fried shrimp and calamari, and pasta with shrimp and scallops. All accompanied by 2 sides per order. The flavors were robust and light. The serving size was filling, consider it was a lunch special. The service was great. read more

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I stopped by for the lunch special, which is a pretty good deal ! $19.99 - main / 2 sides. The Salmon was just ok , nothing special . My sides were the Hamido salad which was good, and the lemon potatoes - they were amazing. Service is ok , very "cafeteria" like. read more

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This place is AMAZING!! If you are looking for a seafood spot that feels more like an experience than just a meal, Hamido is definitely the one. The concept is so cool, you're not ordering off a menu. You walk up to a seafood counter, pick your fish or shellfish and choose how you want it cooked. It's interactive, a little chaotic, but all part of the charm. Fair warning: We went Friday night and it was packed, waited around an hour and the whole process can feel a bit hectic-- but honestly it's worth it once the food hits the table. The seafood is impressive. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. Some of my absolute favorites were: - King Crab: rich, sweet, perfectly cooked (my personal fav) - Lobster: fresh and flavorful - Grilled shrimp: juicy smoky, done just right - Scallop: tender and tasty - Calamari fritti: crispy, light and addictive Sides like lemon potatoes and Greek salad round everything out and make it perfect for sharing. Also the mint lemonade is outstanding and very refreshing. Overall, Hamido is one of those places you go for freshness, flavors and energy. It may not be the most relaxed dining experience, but it's definitely one of the most satisfying. If you're craving seafood that feels straight from the market to your plate, this spot absolutely delivers. read more

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My god, this place is insanely good If you want wild salmon near $25 per pound, you have to go! I got 1.5 lbs salmon to feed family of 4, and it was amazing. Extra spicy is the way to go. Their calamari is also insanely good, plus the lemon on top really hits the spot. I would say hamido and abuqir are equal to each other in their ways. The restaurant looked beautiful, will stop by soon. Service was exceptional for takeout. read more

Finally made it out to Astoria for some much hyped fresh seafood at Hamido. This Egyptian seafood restaurant is one of the few in the area competing on "market to table" concept where you pick what you want from a display and how you want it prepared. Most other non seafood options are med style meze like babaganoush or hummus. Salad options are there as well while you wait for your chosen seafood. We opted for over baked options for fish as well as some scallops . Prices are reasonable, expect to pay more for scallops than lobster per pound 37 vs 31 ) and dorado and sea bass were under $15 per lbs. we were pleased that the fish came out very moist and not overly seasoned . Scallops were moist and juicy although seasoned read more salty that anything spicy or or complex . It was good regardless and we had no problem finishing them. The mezze was affordable(under $10) for eggplant 2 ways. Came with warm pita . The service was spotty at times with staff either eagerly waiting to take a spare plate, to us waiting for ice and new lemon wedges. I initially expected a much larger seafood counter however it had a number of good options although some seafood like giant prawns weren't fully defrosted. The place can get quite noisy with groups, especially families with children so be warned that you have to speak up. read more

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This spot landed on my Must Try list thanks to Instagram hype, so my expectations were reasonably high. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the visuals. The first letdown: they were out of the tiger shrimp on the lunch menu, which immediately narrows the excitement. What did arrive felt small in portion for the price point, especially considering this is positioned as a destination-worthy spot. The beets were beautifully presented but completely underseasoned--no depth, no contrast, just... there. A missed opportunity. On the bright side, the shrimp bisque was excellent--rich, comforting, and easily the standout dish of the meal. Credit where it's due. I also ordered the mint lemonade, which was refreshing but seriously overpriced for what it was. One of those moments where you pause and ask yourself if the glass came with extra mint leaves and a story. Service, however, was a strong point. The waitstaff was very attentive, warm, and professional, which absolutely elevated the experience and is the reason this isn't a one-star review. Overall: not terrible, not memorable. I'm glad I tried it, but I'm not rushing back. If you're curious because of social media buzz, manage expectations--and maybe go specifically for the bisque. read more

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Hamido is an amazing seafood spot in Queens with fresh fish and great Egyptian seasonings. They have a large two story location now, so it was easier to get a table than I expected. The original location is across the street and is doing carry-out only. The man at the counter is knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. He helped us decide on what to order from the many options. There was a happy hour menu that came with a main and two sides, but the dishes we wanted were not included on that so we ordered à la carte. We ordered the red snapper, scallops, fried calamari, and a giant prawn. Everything was so good, but the standout for me was the giant prawn. The snapper was also really well done and a must-order. For sides we had fries and the cucumber salad, the sides are solid but not the star. They put down fresh pita bread which is amazing but we were so full from our mains that we did not have much. Overall, if you like seafood you really need to try this place out. I would love to go again because it was a special experience. read more

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This spot was MP Taverna years ago and now has been transformed into a pick-your-own seafood restaurant. It's similar to Astoria Seafood with Mediterranean tastes, but goes further east with an Egyptian twist. On this night, our timing was good and we were lucky to arrive at IBNHS just before 9pm after picking up my BIL from LGA and got a free parking space right outside the restaurant. The dinner rush was winding down, the line was reasonably short and we still had plenty of time to enjoy our dinner. Get your table number from the host at the front, go to the back to pick out your fresh seafood chilling on ice and get shown to your table. We had a table upstairs by the window overlooking Ditmars Blvd. Being our first time, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and chose our favorites: One pound each of Squid, Scallops, Octopus, Tiger Shrimp and a 1.4 lb whole Bronzini. I was tempted get a whole lobster from the tank, but held back. At our table, we ordered drinks and side dishes: A pitcher of Spiced Mint Lemonade, Hamido Salad, Lemon Potatoes, Seasoned Fries, Garlic Eggplant and 2x Seyadya Rice. Everything came at a fast clip, starting with Fried Calamari and soon dishes overflowed the table. I had to consolidate a few plates as each dish showed up. A little overwhelmed, I tried everything. The calamari was nicely breaded, crispy and flavored just right with a marinara dipping sauce. The scallops were perfectly seasoned & seared and for 1.1 lbs there were 16 of them, an even split for 4 people. The Grilled Tiger Shrimp were my favorite with a good char and seasoning. The Grilled Octopus was thinly sliced, not whole like I was expecting, but was still pretty good. I had specified the Bronzini to be plain grilled whole by one of 2 methods chosen by the picture on the wall, but it came out butterflied & coated in spices. If you read the signs, all seafood have a $4/lb added to the base price for cooking, but the butterflying was an additional $4 on top of that. Overall, it was a very good meal with the freshest seafood you can get. read more

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The food and service were amazing. We sat upstairs and the music was blasting. Couldn't hear the person next to me, let alone anyone else at the table. My favorite was the scallop - OMG, so good! Oh, I was not a fan of the mixed appetizers-- not enough flavor for me. read more

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Must visit for the fresh seafood! Like a couple of other places in Astoria, you are able to pick your own seafood that they then cook for you. Went on a Saturday night, and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. This new location is much bigger with more ample seating. After picking your seafood (with the help of staff), you also get to pick the cooking style for each protein! We got grilled shrimp, oven baked fish, fried calamari and more. Overall, everything was tasty but don't leave this place without trying the Grilled Tiger Prawns/shrimp and fried calamari. Service was quick and friendly too. Would also recommend coming with friends to try a larger variety of seafood. Keep in mind it can be pricey but the taste, freshness of the food is worth it. read more

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When my dear uncle announced his arrival to New York on a work trip two days before my birthday, and offered to take me anywhere I wanted, Hamido Seafood is the first place that popped in to my mind. I had been dying to try this Astoria Queens institution for a very long time, and had saved it for the right occasion and then finally, the occasion arrived! This establishment encompasses the heart of coastal cuisine in little Egypt, and as a first time visitor I was completely blown away. As you enter the establishment the monstrosity of this double story brightly lit restaurant greets you. The clean and self explanatory seafood case calls out your name. Ahh Egyptians, my long lost soul tribe from another universe. A kind Egyptian man greets you to go over their various cooking styles. If it's your first time like ours was, I recommend listening to his suggestions as the staff truly does know best. We went with grilled shrimp, butter scallops and a whole branzino with a spicy sauce. You are assigned a table number once you pick your seafood of choice, and the staff then helps you make yourself comfortable in their expansive dining hall. We made our way upstairs and got seated. The restaurant had a number of patrons, impressive for a Wednesday night. We ordered our sides with the waiter upstairs. Beet salad, potatoes and Greek salad. I had low expectations of the sides but oh my God was my mind blown away. This is the best Greek salad I have had in my entire life, and this is high praise because I make a really mean Greek salad myself. I immediately need to get a hold of where they buy their feta cheese from because it was the softest, pillowiest most delicious feta I have EVER tasted. The beet salad was bright and beautiful, perfectly seasoned with olive oil and lemon, and just allowing the natural flavor of the beets to shine through in perfect culinary temperance. When our seafood arrived, my jaw dropped to the floor. The barbecue shrimp was charred perfectly, not overcooked and juicy and moist. Seasoning was absolutely perfect, so as to allow the taste of the seafood to shine through. Scallops were buttery and crusty on the outside and melt in your mouth. The Branzino was an absolute showstopper. The sauce was buttery and mildly spiced, perfect for such a beautiful delicate fish. We washed down our food with mint lemonade which was fresh and fragrant and not too sweet. This was one of the most memorable seafood meals I've had and after dining here I finally understood what the fuss was really about. This is definitely the type of place you gotta keep coming to again and again. 10/10 absolute perfection!! read more

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We came for lunch and there was a lunch special menu! There's 2 floors to eat - super spacious. We ordered from the lunch menu and also a side of scallops with market price. We tried: fried and grilled shrimp/calamari, fried branzino, garlic pasta with shrimp and scallop, and pan seared scallops. The sides came out super fast and then slowly the entrees rolled in. I loved their house seasoning. Our favorites were the garlic pasta, branzino, and grilled shrimp and calamari. We were lowkey disappointed with the scallops we paid market price for. There was barely any sear them and not enough seasoning. It tasted really bland to us. We felt the scallop in the garlic pasta tasted way better even though it was smaller. Overall, if we come back, we would just order our favorite items. It was pretty good and prices were not bad. Wait staff was okay too. read more

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Amazing experience at Hamido this week. Food was amazing, service was friendly, glad we came early because the place was packed by the time we were leaving. You walk up to the seafood counter and pick out whatever you want to eat. The guy asked you how you want it cooked. Then you go upstairs and order sides and other dishes. Such a fun concept. Put food was amazing. Scallops and octopus were perfectly grilled. Sardines were spicy and fried. The side dishes were also good - especially the beets. The space was vibrant and welcoming and so much fun. read more

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Wow! Such awesome fresh seafood. My favorites were the fried shrimp and the swordfish. read more

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This is like the much faster version of Astoria Seafood (if you know you know). There are preset menus to choose from such as their lunch special, along with an option to pick the type of seafood and type of preparation you want on it. The service is friendly and they'll give you recommendations on best preparation methods for each fish, since there are so many that it definitely gets a bit overwhelming. My favorite are the scallops and fried calamari. The fried calamari was extremely fresh and probably up there for top 3 calmaris that I've had at a restaurant. The salads and dips on the side are also refreshing and serve as a good break from the seafood dishes. Service isn't as fast as a normal sit down restaurant, but that amounts to the seafood being prepared to your style fresh, so do be prepared to wait a little longer. All in all, I think the quality and quantity of what you get is well worth the wait, and I will definitely be coming back again. read more

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Waited about an hour to eat here on a Fri night. Great selection of fresh seafood. We got the stripped bass and scallops. It was cooked and seasoned very well. The tahini was so creamy and went well dipped with the seafood and fries. read more

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This place is great if you are craving seafood. I have visited here twice now and really enjoy it. I usually get the red snapper butterfly style and calamari. The second time we also tried the seafood stew which is honestly soo good. I would definitely recommend this to any seafood lover. We also tend to order the rice as a side. The butterfly cut is an extra charge and also if you ask them to debone the fish, they charge for that too. However, the fish still has a decent amount of bones. Next time we will not ask for it to be deboned. There is usually a wait and they don't take reservations. The food is good though and it is nice seeing the fresh seafood. read more

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We were craving for good seafood, which has quality taste and reasonably priced, and we found it at this place. read more

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First time having Egyptian seafood, but what a fun concept to pick your own seafood! Fish prices are reasonable, shellfish is decent, but octopus prices were a little crazy at $48/lb. For 8 people, we ordered two fish (snapper + sea bass), grilled clams, 2 lbs of grilled tiger shrimp, and scallops. Once seated, there's also numerous sides that can be ordered. I was a bit confused initially if this was greek seafood or egyptian, since the sides had a bunch of greek options. Highly recommend the moussaka eggplant, tahini, and baba ghanoush. All of the seafood was cooked really well, but I'd pass on the fried seabass. Overall - great Sunday lunch option. Come early to look for parking & to beat the lines. The place was packed by around 12:30-1pm. Casual ambiance, restaurant is well lit & spacious, but floors are slippery. read more

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My favorite thing here was the mint lemonade. So refreshing and balanced. This is a must order! From greatest to least favorite seafood dishes: 1) Grilled Octopus - tender, perfectly seasoned and charred, must order 2) Seafood Tajin - thick and great for dipping pita into. The pepper was very spicy which I loved 3) Grilled Scallops - I felt these were underseasoned. I liked dipping it into the Tajin soup 4) Giant Prawn - overcooked! I don't recall tasting much of the prawn, very tomato, carrot, cumin heavy The pita included seemed fresh baked and was amazing on its own. The upstairs dining area is very bright and Mediterranean coastal lively. The wait on Labor Day lunch time was very long. It takes 5-10 minutes for each person to order their seafood and sit down, and there were a decent number of people ahead of us. Food comes out in a decent timeliness afterwards. Definitely think I should've ordered more fried foods here, as that's what most people around us had. read more

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After my last review, I finally went back yesterday with my mom. I ordered the fried bronzini with baba ganoush and a salad. Said I wanted it plain. Same for my mom. No seasoning. What I got what the best fish!! How I missed coming here. lol. I am going to post pictures. I was ever happy with the service the food and the restaurant itself. You gave not lost this customer. Can't wait til next time. I'm sticking to weekdays though. read more

Food 4.25/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4.25/5 My first time trying Egyptian food was a memorable one, thanks to Hamido. The ordering process can be a little confusing at first: you start by waiting to hand select your fish and seafood from the fresh display, specifying how you'd like each item prepared. Once you've made your selections, you are then seated. Thankfully, we were seated quickly on a busy Sunday night, and our food arrived at the table all at once and in a surprisingly short amount of time. The seafood was fresh, which made it a great experience. Our Seafood Selections: Scallops 5/5: They were incredibly fresh, cooked to perfection, and super juicy. Calamari 5/5: The squid was very tender and fresh, and the batter was fried just right. Mussels & Clams 4.5/5: Both were delish! The mussels were paired with a delicious sauce, and the clams were big and juicy Jumbo Shrimp 4/5: These were impressive in size, feeling almost like mini lobsters. The sauce and seasoning were great, but they were slightly overcooked. Tiger Shrimp (3/5): A bit of a disappointment. They didn't resemble tiger shrimp, and were overcooked which made it a bit tough. Sides & Salads: Hamido's Salad 4.25/5: Loved the freshness of the tomatoes and cucumbers, and the dressing paired nicely Greek Salad 3.75/5: Lacked the typical ingredients, making it feel less authentic Seasoned Fries 3.5/5: looked good but it was quite dry read more

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Cuisine: 9 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 9 If you have never had Egyptian seafood, then you need to get yourself to Astoria. The trinity of these types of restaurants are Sabry's, Abuqir Seafood, and Hamido Seafood. I have experienced all of them many times over the years because they are amazing. Now, after visiting all three again recently, it's time to finally review them all. After Hamido recently move the dining across the street to a two story corner building, I have been there three times. Their old store is now a fish store and takeout only for cooked foods. Thankfully, the quality has not changed, still the freshest seafood, seasoned beautifully, and cooked extremely well every time. One thing that stands out for Hamido is that they have great lunch specials Monday through Friday from 12:00pm till 4:00pm. There are some good seafood options and they all come with two sides for a reasonable $19.99. As for what I like here better than the other two competitors is that Hamido does everything very well to excellent. No real weak point. Their starters and soups are great. Their pitas are fluffy and soft. And of course, their seafood is second to none. My favorites include their grilled and fried scallops, tiger shrimps, and calamari. Though they cut their octopus in an unusual way, it does grill up quite well and creates more of a char with the flatter surface. They also do a pretty good job with the rest of the grilled shellfish like giant prawn and littleneck clams. Let's talk about the fishes. Their sengari striped bass is usually quite moist, full of flavor, and yummy too. Their tajine is not quite as good as Abuqir, but just by a smidge, still very good. However, the blacken (they call it bran grilled) bronzino felt a bit overcooked and dry at times. Lastly, the red mullets were fried well, but they simply lack natural flavor, so that's just a preference thing. Other items that I am a big fan of here include their shrimp moloukhya soup, herring salad, baba ghanoush, garlic eggplant, and homemade mint lemonade juice. Honestly, there is just so much to like here that I finally decided to crown Hamido my number one best overall (by the slightest of margins over Abuqir) Egyptian seafood restaurant in Astoria. read more

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I love it here. One of the best places to get seafood. The seafood is fresh and full of flavor. My favs are the branzino and the fried calamari. The sides are pretty good too; I love the garlic eggplant. It's a great place for large groups and sharing, eating family style. The service is great and quick. If you love seafood, you have to try this place out. read more

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We arrived at the restaurant and the line was super long, but it was absolutely worth the wait. Every dish we ordered was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and so delicious. You can really taste the quality of the seafood in every bite. Highly recommend the grilled shrimp, grilled octopus, calamari, fried snapper, and branzino. The flavors were perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. All in all, it was such a great experience we're definitely coming back. read more

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Hamido Seafood used to be that place -- no matter how many times you visited, the food was always consistent. The heavy seasoning, the perfect char on the fish, the seasoned olive oil... it never changed. That was what made it special. At the old location, the experience felt like a symphony. You ordered your seafood, watched them prepare each dish with passion, and saw how much care went into making sure everything was executed perfectly. Even the smallest details mattered -- from the way the dishes came out to the unforgettable mint tea, overflowing with fresh mint and lemon blended together. Nothing felt rushed or careless; it was harmony on a plate. With the move to the new location, I was excited. The space itself is beautiful -- two floors, impressive and modern. I thought, "Wow, they've really outdone themselves." But when the food arrived, I was extremely disappointed. The bronzino has always been my go-to, Egyptian style. The char from the grill was my favorite thing about it -- smoky, flavorful, and bold. What I received this time was flat: no char, no real seasoning, just grilled and bland. The fried calamari and shrimp, dishes I've raved about in past reviews for being perfectly seasoned, were the opposite this time. For the first time ever at Hamido, I actually had to add salt to my plate. I even requested lemons to try to liven it up. The grilled octopus, another longtime favorite, was also missing that spark. In the past, the seasoned oil alone was so good I'd dip bread or shrimp into it, and when I ordered it to go, it was usually devoured before I even got home. This time, I ended up taking everything home -- and it just wasn't the same. Even the mint tea was disappointing. The drink I used to love for its balance of lemon and mint arrived stripped down, as if they strained out the very best part. The original location still has its charm: the small, crowded restaurant where you'd wait an hour without complaint because you knew the food would be worth it. The staff treated you like family, offering recommendations on how to prepare your fish, and every dish came out with excellence. This new location, unfortunately, feels like it's missing the very soul of Hamido. The seafood itself is still fresh and beautiful, but the seasoning, the passion, and the attention to detail that made Hamido unforgettable -- the symphony -- just wasn't there. And that's what makes this so disappointing. read more

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Hamido Seafood is a great no frills Egyptian spot should you be in the mood for super fresh seafood. Hamido is pretty simple. You order at a counter that features fresh seafood. Most orders require you to order in 1/2 lb increments or the whole fish. You can tell them how you'd like it cooked and then restaurant cooks it to order. Afterwards, you get sat down and order any sides you'd like. Overall, I left very impressed. Everything was cooked really well. Hamido makes liberal use of their Egyptian style spice blend which works really well with the seafood. The sides are solid but wouldn't say anything I tried was a can't miss. There's a few of these style pick-and-cook restaurants in Astoria, and I think Hamido should definitely be on your radar if you're itching to try one of them. read more

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Wow wow wow LOVED THIS PLACE! I came here pretty late on a Friday and thought I'd have a long wait but was pleasantly surprised to be seated after we selected our fish. The place is two floors of seating and everyone was so friendly. Please do yourself a favor and visit read more

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Went on a busy Saturday night. Waited about 15 minutes. There's two lines, one for picking the seafood and one to be seated. Upstairs seating too. Delicious seafood cooked fresh. The grilled shrimp hands down the best in Astoria. Highly recommend but try to go early. Get some sides too like fries and a salad to go with the buttery seafood. Tables are kind of small since we ordered a lot it was a crowded table. Service is very attentive, constantly checked in and brought more napkins, water, etc. read more

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Ordered: Mezza Platter (~$20): mix of Tahini, Babaghanoush, Lemon Potatoes, and Moussaka Hamido Salad (~$8) Garlic Eggplant (~$6) Seasoned Fries (~$8) 1lb Salmon - Baked (~$28) 1lb Wild Scallops - Grilled (~$40) 1lb Tiger Shrimp - Grilled (~$28) 1lb Sardines - Fried (~$30) Whole Orata (Dorade) - Baked (~$30) Wild Sea Bass - Butterflied & Fried (~$30) Wild Red Snapper - Butterflied & Baked (~$27) Homemade Mint Lemonade Pitcher (~$30) Aya's take: Second time at Ibn Hamido but this time at their larger & improved location. The lines are still crazy especially during peak lunch/dinner hours. At least the line forms inside which I'm sure people appreciate as we approach Winter. All prices vary since everything is weight-based but everything is transparently listed and they add $4/lb for cooking. It's still a little confusing to me what fishes cook better in which style (i.e., grilled, fried, baked). It would be great if they had a "cheat sheet" that you can refer to. We ordered an assortment of seafood & sides. My main complaint last time was that all the sides came before the seafood, and this time was the same. The only difference is the wait time for the seafood was significantly less! I actually got to enjoy the seafood & sides together which was preferred. I'm not a big fan of any of their sides if I'm being honest. I would just get the Hamido Salad & Seasoned Fries as those two pair well with most fish. All the fish was super fresh & cooked well! My favorites were the Tiger Shrimp and any of the whole fishes especially the Wild Sea Bass & Wild Red Snapper. The Tiger Shrimp was grilled beautifully, were succulent, and had a delicious char flavor. This is a must get! The Wild Sea Bass was delicately fried, melted in my mouth, and super flaky! I could've eaten this whole fish by myself! Another must. The Wild Red Snapper was nicely seasoned, light, and tender. The Salmon was also one of the better ones I've had - rich, buttery, and flaky. The Homemade Mint Lemonade Pitcher was plenty for our party of 9. It was refreshing, not too sweet, with a good amount of mint. It wasn't very cold and definitely needed more ice to enhance the taste. Other than that, this experience was a big improvement to my last one at their smaller location. Worth a try if you've never had Egyptian-style seafood! read more

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Finally got to try the famous IBN Hamido Seafood. Came to celebrate my friend's birthday. She insisted that this pace has the best seafood and the best deal for lunch. Totally true! As we walked in the server said we can either order directly off the menu or take our number and go order in the back of the restaurant seafood by the pound. We did both! We walked to the back and ordered a pound of scallops that they grill and cook with butter and garlic. We even learned something new! I told the fish monger that I only wanted the white scallops as I saw some that had an orange hue. He assured me that all the scallops are really fresh and the orange color means the scallop is a female! I loved the lesson in seafood. He threw one orange one into the batch and my friend swears that the female scallop was actually a slightly sweeter than the white ones. This is a must order. So fresh! In addition to the scallops we also each ordered a lunch special. $19.99-includes an entree and two sides. We order the branzini, grilled calamari and shrimp for the entree and beets, fried, tahini and babaganoush for the sides. The branzini was the star of the show. Deliciously grilled and the portion was generous. For the other entree, the shrimps were probably over-grilled which really shrunk the size of the shrimps. All the seafood is very fresh. Loved the decor of the themed interior was an ocean blue color and lots of beach decorations. The tables are covered with hamido themed one time use table coverings. read more

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Food/drinks: sooo good and fresh!! I LooOOooOve fresh seafood! Scallops, grilled octopus, fried calamari & grilled butter garlic fillet were yum & especially loved the rice & baba ganoush Atmosphere: so cute and unexpected for new york, theres 2 floors with plenty of tables. It can get very busy with a line on weekends Service: good service especially at the seafood bar! They seem very passionate about the food and want you to make the best choices Price: average but it's worth it for the fresh seafood read more

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Very clean, bright and comfortable atmosphere. The staff were friendly. But most importantly, the seafood was very fresh and all very delicious. Love that you can pick what seafood you want, how much you want, and how you want it cooked. Usually, I'm used to eating seafood with Cajun spices and butter and garlic. However, this place uses sauces that are pretty unique and that I've never tried before. Everything was so good! If I lived in Queens, I'd be coming back here more often! read more

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To order at this restaurant, you first pick out the seafood on the first floor in the back and then ask the chef how you'd like it cooked. Then you'll be seated at a table and can choose additional sides if you'd like. There was a good selection of fresh seafood and we ended up going with the grilled sea bass. For sides, we got the mezza platter, which is a combination of tahini, baba ghanoush, potatoes and moussaka. They will serve you the bread and the sides first while the seafood is being cooked. The food did not disappoint! The sauce on the fish was so delicious and the meat was very tender. Service was excellent as well. Our waiter even brought us some free bread. Give this place a try if you are in the area. read more

IBN Hamido Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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