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    Oceanic Boil

    4.3 (771 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Maram A.

    The place is laid back and the food is very good. It takes sometime to come out but it comes out hot and cooked perfectly. The salmon was very good. It had a nice crust on top and was soft when chewing. It tasted very good. The shrimp in a bag was also very good. The sauce it came in was mild bit had goid heat and very flavourful. I appreciated that the shrimp was not overcooked or bitter. It was sweet and fresh. Staff was nice but they could be a little more attentive and check in a little more. The place smells good and the tables are simple. Definitely use the gloves and apron.

    Alana K.

    I quite enjoyed my meal here. I was craving crab legs and this was one that popped up in Queens. They have a crab and shrimp combo for $55. The crab meat comes out so effortlessly. I got it in the flavor garlic butter with old bay. There were about 2 crab clusters and so many shrimp. I was able to get the shrimp headless but I also with the skin was removed. It was annoying having to peel it off for every piece. In addition to the seafood, it came with a corn piece and some potatoes but I also added garlic noodles. The meal was delicious overall and tasty. I got regular cocktails- a cosmo and passion fruit margarita. The cosmo was a decent size and boozy. In the end, we were offered complimentary shots and decided on tequila. I was very satisfied with my meal and cant wait to come back and use the %10 off discount.

    1 lb. Snow Crab Legs with 1 lb. Crawfish
    Debra E.

    I traditionally have lobster on my birthday but also craved a seafood boil. My family and I stopped in last week to celebrate, we made a reservation but it honestly wasn't needed. We sat quickly and there were still seats available. My mom and I each had frozen daiquiris and boyfriend had a Sapporo. Service was OK but the food really delivered. I had 1 lb snow crab and 1 lb crawfish. My mom and boyfriend had lobsters. They estimated the size to be 1.5 lbs. I had mine mild with seasoning, theirs was mild. I had a lot of crawfish. The food was not overcooked. They shared some of the lobster with me. It was delicious and meaty. The waitresses were super kind and friendly to my toddler. He tries to befriend everyone he meets. The meal and drinks were about $200 with tip!

    Whole lobster and 1lb shrimp (in bowl), 1lb shrimp (in aluminum takeout container), French fries
    Jen S.

    Ordered takeout here on a Friday night through their website. The staff was very helpful when I called asking if they accepted credit card (they do) when ordering through their website (as the option online was just cash). I was surprised to see how empty the place was for dine-in but that just made my takeout order available faster. Would come back for dine-in, the store was dimly lit with warm reddish orange light and it looked like the perfect ambiance for a nice boil dinner with parties of 4. For takeout experience, the boils were contained in big and clear plastic bags, held securely with the aluminum foil container bases. It was securely packed so that the sauces didn't drip. I ordered the combo of lobster/shrimp with a mild oceanic boil sauce, 1 lb of shrimp with garlic butter, onion rings, and fries. The boil came with corn and potatoes. The onion rings came with a small container of bbq sauce. The fries came with spicy mayo. In comparison of the sauces, the oceanic boil sauce was flavorful compared to the garlic butter. The garlic butter is aromatic but lacked the flavor punches you get from the oceanic boil sauce. Highly recommend the oceanic boil sauce if you're looking for a signature sauce experience.

    1 lb 1 lb. Snow Crab Legs with 1 lb. Shrimp with oceanic boil sauce. Literally perfect seafood boil
    Evelna W.

    I come here so often, bring new groups of friends & post about them on social media that 1) I should be sponsored and/or 2) get free meals here. I wanted to order the cajun gumbo last night but after seeing a review of someone saying it was bland, I didn't want to try it anymore. Anyways if you see this owner, feel free to reach out to me with your thoughts!

    Great food

    Great food. The shrimp and oysters were excellent and the sauce is on point. Very friendly staff too, great people. Very nice to have this place in Jackson Heights and will definitely be coming back!

    Ilana Z.

    Came here without a reservation and got seated after a 45 min wait. Wish that the water wasn't served in a red solo cup for the price we're paying. Food was really good though. We got a combo and an additional 2 pounds of crab legs in their signature sauce. Soooo good, especially when you dip the potatoes in the extra sauce. Also got a side of Mac and cheese & garlic bread. Garlic bread was delicious and paired well with the seafood. Outside of the gloves being too big for our hands, everything was great and fresh. Would come again!

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    Rushell R.

    Great way to start the New Year off right .This restaurant is very casual with the seating and they accept Apple Pay and Google pay .They've got a decently priced drink menu (recommended) as well as a lot of delicious appetizers to choose from (like seriously why was the Mac and cheese so good ?!?!) .The service is nice they seat you down give you the paper plate and cup makes sense to have paper and plastic items because that seafood boil sauce will stain as well as gloves and a bib .Me and my partner also had tried the fried calamari as well as just the crab legs combo boil with shrimp that we split (he's not into seafood boils but we share one ) .Just keep in mind the seasoning is a bit salty so next time I'd get the sauce on the side instead of in the boil bag .

    Wendy T.

    The garlic noodles here are SO good - I would order it on its own AND they're good when reheated too. The weekly special was grilled mussels with the seafood boil sauce and it was def worth grabbing for the table. The crab legs are good here, not rubbery! The flavors for the seafood boil aren't that spicy and could use more depth but it's a good spot if you're having a seafood boil craving. They also provide bibs and gloves if you don't want to eat directly with your hands.

    Jason T.

    Ate here today for dinner after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 398 Q. I had ordered both the lobster roll and 8 pieces of raw oysters that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive, quite good, fast and pleasant. I couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

    Lobster Boil Shrimp Boil

    Came here on a Sunday Afternoon, Ambiance is very relaxed and chill, Good atmosphere and decent customer service. I ordered the Lobster and shrimp boil combo. The lobster was okay 7.5/10, however the shrimp was not clean or deveined. Every bite of shrimp had an intestinal lining track. Onion rings were okay, the boiled potatoes were way too big! Damn near cut in half instead of 1/4 size pieces which are easier to cut. Overall this establishment can do way better to become a number.1 contender seafood restaurant in the area.

    Tanja T.

    We ordered... Fried Calamari 1 lb. Shrimp (sauce: Garlic Butter + Lemon Pepper) 1 lb. Shrimp (sauce: Oceanic Boil) French Fries (not pictured) White Rice Great place for seafood!! Food was served hot, fresh and full of flavor. But...get ready for a big mess! We ordered their shrimp, which you can get head on or off. It was very tasty and filling! The calamari was nicely seasoned and also came with Cajun fries. Their fries are also so crunchy. While it can get a bit messy, put on your bib and gloves and dig in

    Come on down and meet the staff friendly people I love it food is awesome drinks are spectacular. Vine is awesome we k ow it's cold but the menu will warm you up cheers.

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    Is happy hour still available?

    Hi Daniel, Yes. Monday through friday

    How many orders of 1lb King crab legs would be good for 6 persons?

    TBH i didn't find 1lb crab worth the money. I would suggest you to choose shrimp. and 2/3 1lb crab leg would be enough

    Is happy hour currently available?

    Hi Natalie, Yes 3-7pm. Monday through friday.

    Are reservations required?

    Nope!

    Is there indoor dinner?

    Indoor dining is banned again till further notice due to increasing cases

    Is your Salmon with Butter sauce gluten free? I have a gluten allergy.

    Hi Niecey, Thank you for reaching us. Our Salmon cook proccessing and spices are glutten free. But… 

    Are the owners of this restaurant locals of Queens?

    yes

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes we do starting last night Natalia :)

    What is the best sauce?

    Definitely amazing

    I found a strand of hair in my crab cake. Can you please wear hair nets while you are preparing food in the kitchen?

    We always wearing hat and gloves and plus masks recently when we were back to open a week ago. But, i’m apologize for what happened. I’ll direct this issue to our kitchen… 

    Why is the pricing online different from the website/menu? For example, if I order online through yelp, it says $17 for 1 lb of shrimp but the menu says $15 per pound on the website. Which pricing is accurate?

    It's 15 for 1 lb as I'm looking at the menu here in the restaurant.

    Egg allergy alert: do the garlic noodles have eggs in their ingredients?

    Hi Monica, Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, one of the ingredients to make the noodle is… 

    Is the shrimp cleaned?

    If you're referring to the "vein", or the poop-chute, it's not possible to do so and keep the shell on (and all of that flavor in) at the same time.

    Hi, if I called in advance before coming, could my sauce be made with olive oil instead of butter? (Dairy-free alternative)

    Hi Abida, all of our sauce always made the time before we open our door to public (process could take up to 3 hours). You can always request olive oil on the side, but taste would be little different.… 

    What is your delivery radius?

    Hi Lili, i’m sorry for such late reply. Our delivery radius up to 1 mile.

    I don't see it listed on their website, what & when are the happy hour deals?

    Hi Karen. Our happy hour time is 4-7pm. Monday - friday

    Is everything boiled in the same pot (such as the seafood with meats like pork/sausage)?

    Hi Abidush, We dont boiled everything in the same pot. Meats mostly we used grill

    Does the restaurant have 1 dollar oysters for happy hr?

    Ye they do have. 3.30-7pm monday through friday.

    Is it possible to order everything out of the shell and the shrimp deveined?

    I don't think so. Part of the experience is doing the deshellng. however, I suggest calling them up and asking. They are a friendly staff, and the owner is extremely nice.

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    IBN Hamido Seafood - You pick it they cook it....

    IBN Hamido Seafood

    4.4(660 reviews)
    2.3 miSteinway, Astoria
    $$$

    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.

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    Indoor seating downstairs

    IBN Hamido Seafood - Hamido Salad (~$8)

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    Cap't Loui

    Cap't Loui

    4.1(32 reviews)
    2.1 miSunnyside

    If you're looking for a fancy spot then don't go there. If you want a delicious seafood and great…read moreservice that's the spot for you. It was our first time and we didn't know what to expect. We ordered 3 pounds of seafood each and oh my.. everything was fresh, delicious and just how we wanted. Giant mussels, shrimp and calamari and everything cooked to perfection. We couldn't finish it all ( 3 pounds is definitely way too much for one person) so we took what was left home. We will be back!

    Business looked a bit slow for Saturday dinner. Servers were friendly and attentive. Overall the…read morefood and seafood quality were good. I tried the fried calamari appetizer, garlic noodles, garlic bread, Cap't Louis mild sauce with snow crab legs, shrimp, clams, scallops, sausage, and broccoli (steamed or boiled). Each bag already comes with a potato and corn. Scallops were fairly large. Snow crab legs were easy to eat and delicious. Clam shells were large, but not much meat inside. The seasoning was tasty and had a decent spice kick. The more pounds you order, the more sides you get. They have a list of market prices. They don't have alcohol, which seems like a missed opportunity. We would've loved to have a drink. It is nice to have a seafood boil option in that area. They give bibs, gloves, and a disposable dish. I wish the water was served in washable cups for less plastic waste. There is meter parking.

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    Semi-Private table for large party that can be put together

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    Le Petit Pêcheur - ~0.4lb Grilled Moroccan Sardines (~$7)

    Le Petit Pêcheur

    4.6(58 reviews)
    2.0 miAstoria

    Yesterday, along with a bunch of others, I braved the smog (blame Canada) to go to this Algerian…read moreseafood place. It was pretty quiet inside, outside of the TV playing somewhat loud highlights from the World Cup on loop (why,) with the servers and staff being helpful and friendly. In comparison to the other pick-your-own seafood spots like AbuQir or Hamido, the spices are a tad lighter here, being almost closer to Astoria Seafood, minus the olive oil. I didn't mind, though, as the fish was all fresh and perfectly prepared. To drink, our table stuck with water, though there are a few mocktails and some sodas, including some Algerian ones. They put down some simple bread with a bit of garlic and herbs, which was refilled. For non-seafood dishes, we had a few. The first was the $8 Hmiss, or Hammis, a dip made with roasted pepper, tomato, and garlic sautéed in olive oil. The warm dish was earthy and garlicky, and went perfectly with the bread, with the flavor reminding me of a warmer version of some Turkish eggplant dips. There was also the Peasant Salad for $12, with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Kalamata olives topped with feta, oregano, and dill. If you're familiar at all with Horiatiki/Village salad, it's basically the same thing, though with crumbled feta instead of a block, and it was refreshing and tasty. Finally, we eventually got an $8 side order of Basil Garlic Mashed Potatoes, which were decent. The first seafood to arrive at the table was the $16.99 Algerian Sardines, which consisted of sardines from Morocco with a spice mixture. The man in front recommended them fried, and the portion was nice, and the flavor was excellent. The fish was fried perfectly, with the bones fried enough that the entirety of it could be eaten. This was delicious, and one of the highlights of the meal. As we loved these sardines, we eventually got a small order of the other option, the "Marinated Sardines" from Spain. These were a bit more expensive by weight, being $10.56 for 0.48 pounds, but by comparison, these were much flatter and larger. The half pound consisted of three large pieces, which were broken down and divided among the group. While I slightly preferred the spices from the Algerian version, I liked the texture of these more, as they were more meaty. I don't think you can go wrong with either, as both were excellent. There was also one pound of Mussels for $17.99, which was available in one of two cooking preparations, Moules Marinière or a version with tomato sauce, herbs, and feta. I went with the latter, and they were excellent, with all of the mussels being open. The feta added a unique, slightly salty touch, with the broth being delicious. They had brought us out some extra bread, and we made good use of it. If I were here alone, I might have this along with some sardines and leave very happy. We also got two whole fish, which were both ordered grilled and butterflied. First was the Dorado, or Orata, for $29.24 for 1.54 pounds. As is typical for this fish, it was delicate and light, but had plenty of flavor. The other was the American Red Snapper, which was a bit more expensive at $37.90 for 1.58 pounds. By comparison, this fish was a lot thicker and therefore, a bit more flavorful. We enjoyed both, with a slight preference going towards the cheaper fish for most outside of me and one other. Another highlight was the Scallops for $37.23 for 0.98 pounds, which came out to 14 large pieces. As recommended, we got these sautéed, with the scallops coming in a delicious garlicky juice on the bottom with plenty of other herbs. The scallops were tender while staying plump, though I slightly preferred the more caramelized tops at AbuQir, with these having a more uniform texture. The rest of the people liked what I couldn't eat, the $24.99 Octopus for around half a pound. The octopus came out pre-cut, which made splitting it very easy. I can't comment much on the flavor or saltiness as some other reviewers brought up, or else I'd be in the hospital right now post-anaphylaxis, but people liked it a lot. If you don't want to bother with the lines or crowds at the other fish spots, I would highly recommend going here. The fish is fresh, perfectly prepared, and seasoned just enough to highlight the natural flavors. I would go back.

    Le Petit Pecheur was a great find for the area! My friends and I enjoyed a nice summer time dinner…read morehere! This is another pick-your-own seafood style restaurant. At the table you order the appetizers, sides, and drinks then you can proceed to the raw seafood display to pick your seafood and how you want them to be cooked. To start, we got the Fried Calamari, Roasted Eggplant Dip, and the Greek Salad. For entrees, we got the Grilled Spanish Branzino, Fried Sardines, Sauteed Scallops, and the Special Greek Salad. Our favorites were the Roasted Eggplant Dip (smoky and delicious) and the Grilled Spanish Branzino (grilled to perfection and well seasoned). For drinks, the Virgin Mojito was amazing and soooo refreshing that we had to ask our waiter for the recipe! Overall, it was such a pleasant dinner experience here!

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    Le Petit Pêcheur - ~1lb Grilled U10 Tiger Shrimp (~$28)

    ~1lb Grilled U10 Tiger Shrimp (~$28)

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    Mariscos El Submarino - La Mixta Tostada (~$12)

    Mariscos El Submarino

    4.6(192 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I saw this on TikTok and the food looked so good that I had to try. Mariscos El Submarino have…read moreseveral locations in NYC and this is one of their original ones in Queens. All their locations have pretty good ratings so I can't really go wrong. Came around 11am on a weekend and it was busy but there were tables available. The tables are arranged pretty strategically to fit as many as possible, which isn't the best for comfort. The service is nice here. The menu is in Spanish but they do have an English menu if you scan a QR code. I ordered the craken taco, costra taco, verde aguachile mixtos, a half dozen grilled shrimps, a la exotica, and guac with fried octopus. Everything was delicious! This place did not disappoint. Although, next time I'd probably skip the Craken taco and verde aguachile even though these two are a top recommendation. My favorite dish was probably the grilled shrimp. The way they grill it really brings out the sweetness and flavor of the shrimp. I personally enjoyed the la exotica more than the aguachile. The guac was also really good and the fried octopus was a good addition. I will definitely go to their other locations. This is a must try for seafood lovers.

    We stopped in for lunch on Saturday, and there were a few tables occupied, but the restaurant had a…read morecomfortable volume and wasn't too crowded. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful, and she was happy to answer all of our questions about the menu. The fish was fresh, and the ceviche was solid, although there was no wow factor. The standout for me was the Molcajete Norteño, the fried octopus with guacamole, which was delicious. The most annoying part of the experience was when a kid came in and turned the music up extremely loud, then started singing a solo and going around asking everyone for tips afterward. We gave him $3 for his effort, but honestly, it was more loud and annoying than entertaining. I'm not even sure if he worked there or was just someone who came in off the street. Overall, the food was solid and the service was friendly, but I'm not exactly counting down the days until my next visit.

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    El Gobernador Taco (~$8)

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    Abuqir Seafood - Strip bass

    Abuqir Seafood

    4.5(402 reviews)
    2.0 miAstoria
    $$

    My wife and i tried several items…read more 5 stars: tajin seafood stew, rice 4 stars: whole fish, baba ghanoush, eggplant Overall i thought very high quality at reasonable prices. The biggest challenge depending on time of day is parking.

    FYI: Be prepared for sticker shock when the bill comes and it's $70 (2 half pound items, 2 sides, 1…read morewater). Bring Cash! It's a few $ cheaper instead of CC. Bring your own water, they don't serve tap - but do have plastic dixie cups. Finally went to Abuquir for an early dinner (Thursday - Saturday is the best for dining out & seafood Bourdain said). FYI don't go around Ramadan, when the baklava / kadayif bakery is open, but all the other restaurants close early. This restaurant is similar to Astoria Seafood, Hamido, & Sabry's where you place your order at the seafood counter first (including sides & drink) and then sit. Study the menu online, because the sides menu isn't posted anywhere except for the laminated sheet that the fishmonger hands you, waiting for your decision. The restaurant has about 20 seats (tables for 2 or 4) & more set up on the sidewalk. I got: $30.00 1/2lb Scallops (8 pieces) $18.54 1/2lb Tiger Shrimp (grilled, 8 pieces) $6.99 Side of Beets $6.99 Side of Babaganoush $2.99 1 medium 20fl oz. Poland Spring Water I was 1 of 2 early diners at the restaurant & everything came out pretty fast. The small cut up beets were delicious! There were big chunks of garlic marinated with it. Not a huge fan of Babaganoush, but wanted to try this there and it was very creamy & good too (no real strong flavor, a healthy drizzle of olive oil on top). IDK if the sides have been this size pre-NYTimes, but they are extremely small (6" diameter plate) for $6.99. There is lots of olive oil drizzle on top of things, take note if you're limiting oil. The bread that came with it was either overcooked - or it might have been the typical style? It was EXTREMELY leathery & almost dark tan pita-cracker like. I ate it with the meal but got extremely tired of chewing. Not sure if you can ask for free refills of bread. A google search for "Egyptian bread" shows some decent Soft puffy pita. There was a case with drinks: soda, mango juice, mediterranean fruit juice, maybe beer? The seafood was VERY fresh. Scallops large, very Lightly seasoned with a reddish seasoning. Was just slightly underdone for me but still good. The Tiger Shrimp was Excellent & cooked perfectly. It comes sitting on top of a pool of oil and seasonings/parsley, but the flavor wasn't strong enough for me to make out. I'm not sure what Egyptian seasoning for seafood is or should taste like; it wasn't very noticeable on the items that I ordered. Seems like the freshness of all the dishes were the focus. Staff is nice & attentive. The owner was at the table next to me putting in weekend orders. Chatted with him about a new café on the block. A few solo diners come in casually & seemed familiar with the place. Glad I tried it, but probably wouldn't go back because of the price point.

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    Black Tiger Shrimp (~$13): grilled

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    Queens Seafood Restaurant - Clams with black beans sauce

    Queens Seafood Restaurant

    3.8(159 reviews)
    0.6 miElmhurst
    $$

    OG spot, but the food was very mediocre. The restaurant has a classic ambiance, but the execution…read moreof the dishes needs work. We had a few misses: The Eggplant and Salty Fish (2/5) the eggplant wasn't cooked long enough to achieve that desired soft texture, and the salty fish was overwhelmingly, salty. The Sweet and Sour Pork Chop (3/5) had potential, but each piece was sliced too thin and over fried, making the whole thing unnecessarily crispy instead of tender. The Fish Maw Soup (3/5) lacked the depth of flavor we were hoping for. Chicken fried rice (2.5/5): tasted like what you would expect, Americanized fried rice The Highlights: The Mayo Shrimp (3.5/5) was a better dish; we appreciated the nice crispiness, and it was an interesting take to serve the mayo on the side. The Snow Peas with Garlic (4/5) was perfectly executed, fresh and garlicky, a simple but standout veggie dish. FYI: cash only

    I can't believe I've never reviewed Queens Seafood Restaurant! I've been coming to this restaurant…read morefor years, and they never disappoint. The food has been consistently well-prepared and flavorful. Although the restaurant is small, they've always accommodated my large groups of 20-30 ppl. Great customer service! The ladies are always very friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable and portions are large. Some standout dishes: -- West Lake Soup -- Peking Pork Chops -- Whole Roast Duck -- Salt & Pepper fried squid w.green chilies Note: entrees do not come with rice; $2/bowl. Plenty of metered street parking available right outside; or free street parking around the corner if you can find an available spot.

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    Queens Seafood Restaurant - Mixed Seafood casserole

    Mixed Seafood casserole

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    Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill

    Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill

    4.0(561 reviews)
    2.2 miAstoria
    $$

    Astoria has always been a neighborhood of unyielding authenticity, a place characterized by the…read morebrutal, soul-crushing search for a parking spot. But tucked away on 34th Street, Off the Hook Raw Bar & Grill proves that some things are worth it. Years later, the truth remains unchanged: this sanctuary delivers a masterclass in cozy warmth and absolute culinary respect. The lobster mac and cheese is a decadent triumph--rich and loaded. But the real revelation is the skirt steak. It carries a deeply seasoned, char-grilled crust that locks in a perfect, juicy interior. It is, without exaggeration, one of the the best damn skirt steaks you will ever encounter in this city. Decor (4.25/5): It's a small, intimate room that hits you with a cozy, effortlessly cool vibe. It also has the small outdoor patio tucked away in the back--a perfect, low-lit refuge for a summer night in Queens. Customer Service (4.5/5): The staff is exceptional. They are welcoming, professional, and move with a hospitality that keeps the room's energy completely relaxed. Food Rating (5/5): Flawless execution. The skirt steak is dialed in to absolute perfection every single time, and the lobster mac stands alone at the top of its class. Price: Around $65 per person. Worth every penny--just prepare to battle for a spot on the asphalt if you drive.

    Been wanting to go here for a min. Def wanna come back & try other items. Love the outdoor patio…read more 5/5 half dozen house oyster $12- sauces were really good 4/5 watermelon salad $18- really good, sweet watermelon, 1 of the herbs was a bit too strong- mint? Basil? Can't remember which it was but nearly perfect 3/5 crabmeat guac $23- something was too salty, might've been the chips, good otherwise 3/5 shrimp mofongo $32- been wanting to try mofongo for a min too, sweet, very filling, decent, I expected more flavor/seasoning but less sweet, too dense for me, thought it'd be more of a light, mashed potato consistency but it's def got some chunks of plaintain & shrimp in it 4/5 Crème brûlée $12- so sweet but really good & creamy 2/5 pistachio cake $10- the lemon/lime whipped cream is the best part cuz the cake is disgustingly sweet 5/5/ service- friendly & informative

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    Grilled whole fish

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