Do you want an authentic Astoria seafood experience that will leave you and your party stuffed and…read morefeeling like you made a great choice? Look no further. Everything I've had here was fantastic, and the seafood is fresh and prepared exquisitely.

We were excited to try IBN Hamido and came on a Sunday. There was no wait to be seated (lucky us!)…read moreand we were told to go to the back and to pick out our seafood before picking seats. It's a little overwhelming because there is definitely a lot of seafood to choose from. The fish selection looks fresh but they do have some previously frozen seafood like large prawns and lobster tails. They have the names of everything and the price per pound posted which can be a little intimidating because it's a bit expensive. We ordered a grilled branzino and asked for the large tiger shrimp. The staff behind the counter said it would be the ones without the head but when long at the sign, it said head on tiger shrimp so I was a little confused but we just went with it because we assumed the staff knew what they were talking about. We did also get the head-on large prawns. We asked for everything to be grilled and confirmed that they don't use butter or cheese or cream on anything and then we went upstairs to get a table. Upstairs by the window is nice because you can people watch on a good day. We asked the staff member if there were any butter or cream or cheese in the mezza or rice and she said no, so we proceeded to order those and also asked about the soup of the day. She told us it was a shrimp and corn soup and that sounded good so we ordered that as well. The mezza came and the babaganoush and moussaka were good. The lemon potatos were fine but other places have made it better. The tahini was tahini and nothing special. The soup came and we took a sip and it tasted like cream so we were confused because the staff member didn't mention cream when she was taking about it. We asked about it when another staff member came by to drop off the rice. The original staff member who helped us came back over and we asked her if there was cream in the soup. She told us that yes because it's a chowder and the chowder has dairy and told us that we ordered the soup. I'm not denying that we ordered it. My issue is that we specifically asked about avoiding dairy in other food menu items and she didn't even stop to mention that hey the soup of the day that you want is a shrimp and corn chowder and has dairy. She took it back but I felt like we were inconveniencing her because of her tone. The mains arrived shortly after. The head-on prawns came and then the branzino. The large head-on prawns were overcooked and a little rubbery. The branzino was a touch too lemony but that was probably my fault for squeezing lemon over it. The fish was firm and smooth. There wasn't a lot of flavor on either dish. By this time, our table is pretty full and one of the staff members came by with the tiger shrimp and he more or less just stared at the full table and then plopped the plate down right next to my husband's phone. We barely even had time to move plates around to clean up space for him, but I feel like they should have definitely looked a little harder because one of our plates was just full of bones and shells and could have been taken away which would have made room for the shrimp. They were also over cooked and rubbery. Throughout our meal, no one came to check on us once. At the end of the meal, I used my own hand sanitizing wipes and was a little puzzled that they don't give any to customers. We got the bill and were a little peeved that they charged us $3 to butterfly the branzino. We weren't told about that and we didn't particularly ask for them to butterfly it. There's individual hand wipes by the stairs and it's odd that staff don't bring them to you once you're ready to pay. Are customers expected to walk around with dirty hands to go grab the wipe by the stairs? It's definitely a one time experience and overall, I wouldn't recommend it for the poor service and seafood being overcooked and underwhelming.

Convenient Chinese Supermarket in the heart of Rego Park. Has many items in stock that you would…read moreneed on a dime without even setting foot in Elmhurst or Flushing. Small enough to get what you need and leave without walking an entire length of a regular supermarket. Has fresh meats and seafood section too!! The outside is deceiving. Much more inside than you think!

Rego Seafood Supermarket (or R&B Seafood Supermarket, which is what the large sign outside says) is…read morean Asian grocery store that sells fresh fish. There are some interesting products here. Most packaged items have English and Chinese writing on them. There are a few Japanese foods as well. A few packets of raw chicken were past their sell-by date. $10 credit card minimum.

I bought some flounder fillet got home and realized it was not flounder but inferior Basa which is…read moreimported from Thailand and is farm raised in dirty gross water

***UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP....RENAMED "JOE'S FISH MARKET" AS OF NOVEMBER 2018***…read more Thank goodness for the new owners---last ones were trying to drive the place into the ground, I think. Been here a few times---and once in a while I just go in to see what's new---Fresh offerings, store is clean, reasonable prices (even surprisingly low for the area) workers and owners are very friendly and always on hand with advice on how to properly store your purchases (if not preparing right away) and even giving cooking tips from time to time! You can tell they really care about quality and making sure the customer is satisfied from purchase to actually eating the finished product at home. They offer much more variety than the last owners, open on time (which was a huge issue before with the past owners who sometimes would open an hour or two late, close a few hours early on a whim, or just not open at all---and lost a lot of business this way), are hygienic (another issue from before with past employees), and very welcoming. If you are avoiding this place based on your experiences with the last fish monger in this location----Fear no more---I highly suggest you visit and see the improvements for yourself!

If you're looking for fresh seafood without the frills, Astoria Seafood is an absolute gem. The…read moreconcept is part of the experience. You pick your seafood, choose how you want it prepared, and then sit back while the kitchen works its magic. It's easy to see why this Queens institution has developed such a devoted following. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like we were guests at a family dinner rather than customers in a restaurant. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, creating the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over your meal. The seafood was incredibly fresh and prepared perfectly. We shared an 8-pound snapper, wild-caught salmon, and shrimp, all cooked to perfection and seasoned just enough to let the quality of the seafood shine. On the side, we enjoyed crispy fries, a refreshing Greek salad, and rice, which rounded out the meal beautifully. There's something special about a place that keeps things simple and lets exceptional ingredients do the talking. Astoria Seafood delivers fresh, delicious seafood, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and an experience that feels more like gathering around a family table than dining out. It's a must-visit whenever we're in New York, and we'll definitely be back.

At first I was lost because I didn't know where the line started. So first you need to go inside to…read moreorder, pay, and then you can choose to sit inside or outdoors. From ordering to getting seated was about 1 hour. After sitting down, they ask for your name that you provided inside and about another 20-30 mins for food to come out. They're busy but they have a system. I love that I get to choose whatever seafood I want and put it in little baggies. They ask me how I want each seafood cooked. We got branzino, calamari, shrimp, and scallops. I asked the calamari to be fried and everything else grilled. We also ordered yellow rice and lemon potatoes for our sides. My favorite was the Branzino and scallops. They were grilled perfectly! FYI: it's BYOB! They provide you cups and ice if needed.

I purchased four fish cakes from Parks Seafood. I had purchased them before on Good Friday and they…read morewere delicious. However, this time not so much! I got food poisoning from them as did my husband! I vomited for over an hour, cold sweats and dizziness. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital but I was just too weak to move. I will never buy ANY fish from them again. They have gone hill fast! what was once a great fish market is now dreadful. Buyer Beware. they probably froze them, defrosted and refrozen the fish cakes and I was the unfortunate person who bought them!

I ordered five items at a cost of $54.22. The cleaned calamari was not added to my bag even…read morethough I paid for the item. I did not discover this until I began to cook on Christmas day.. of course, they were closed. The Whiting and Sea Bass actually tasted 'fishy'. There were too many Muscles that had broken shells not all the Clams opened after cooking. A waste of money and time.. it ruined my Christmas dinner.. never again.

I discovered Branzino's at our Farmers Market - their fish is worth the price. Everything tastes…read moreexcellent with good fish it turns out. Fresh salmon steaks, fresh cod for stew or soup, thick cod for baked cod with miso-butter bread crumbs, fresh halibut with garlic rice and cherry tomatoes. Their Inwood storefront is old school spacious with signs identifying the kind of fish and they will deliver to many neighborhoods including Riverdale.

One way to tell a fish market is stellar? You walk in and…read morethere's no fish smell. And then you take a look at what's available and see that everything looks so fresh. Branzino is *the* place to get your fish if you live in Washington Heights/Inwood/kingsbridge. There's no place that seeks things this fresh or this well-priced. PLUS, the owner could not be more kind or knowledgable. Luciano will also clean your fish beautifully in any manner that you ask him to. If you live in the area, this should be you new go to!

If you're used to buying fish at the supermarket, the prices here might give you sticker shock. But…read morehonestly, if you're craving seafood and you want to make it at home, there's no better place to get it from than here. The quality of fish and seafood is consistently good, so I'm willing to pay a bit more to ensure the food I'm eating tastes fresh. The ambiance is, well chaotic fish counter. There's always a bit of a line in here and it can feel overwhelming when deciding what you want to order. The service is swift and does move things along, and although the guys here like to keep the line moving they are happy to answer any questions you might have, or give you a minute to decide (though they'll move on to another customer while you do so, so take your time). I feel like I remember it being cash only at some point, but I was able to pay with credit card on my most recent visit.

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service and with family and…read morefriends Even have delivery to enjoy good food at home to

I haven't frequented this market for several years. I believe they're under new ownership now. I…read morepurchased 4 items, two prepared and two fresh and have eaten two so far. I threw out the empanada as it wasn't eatable. The scallops were very fresh, but without any flavor. I never experienced that. The prices were stupid high and there was an unexpected additional charge for using a credit card. Very uncool. I pass.

Wonderful seafood market and love the frozen prepared items. Shrimp scampi, stuffed shrimp, stuff…read moreclams and so much more. Can't wait to try everything. You can make your own gourmet meal from here. And friendly and grateful staff to customers. Go here.