Just got back stuffed like Thanksgiving. So delicious we had a great waiter. First I lived in Astoria for 15 yrs can't believe how much it changed from diners to great places to eat. We had a salad, with slices of fresh feta, Greek olives even dill, cut nice and chewable. Three of us shared appetizers. Forgot name in Greek but the American version the fried cheese was yummy, then a Branzino cooked to perfection, we had another dish looked like a lasagna with Bechamel' sauce baked 2" thick, that too was delicious, also even though I don't eat meat. An appetizer that was like mashed potatoes with garlic and a plate of lemon potatoes. Haven't had those cooked so well in years. The food just kept coming everything FRESH even the cream pastry with fresh cinnamon! I wish I remembered the names in Greek unfortunately I was too busy eating. - doggie bag was graciously given when we left. Definitely recommend and will be returning. As we were leaving the line out the door. Some very good Greek food more authentic than many in Manhattan. Real deal here. read more

Came for takeout, stayed for a memorable dinner Stopped into Stamatis to browse the prepared foods, but ended up staying for dinner--and we're so glad we did. George warmly welcomed us and even let us know that street parking would be free after 7:00 p.m.--a small but thoughtful gesture that set the tone right away. The restaurant had a lively, inviting energy, and throughout the meal, George delivered truly five-star service. He mentioned he's been there over 18 years, and it clearly shows in his effortless, seasoned, and genuinely attentive hospitality. Complimentary bread and water with a generous bowl of fresh lemons arrived immediately, a simple yet appreciated touch. We shared a medium Greek salad and grilled octopus--both outstanding, with the octopus especially tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We even took a few bites before remembering to snap a photo. The salad was served with olive oil and herb-infused vinegar on the side, allowing you to dress it exactly to your liking. For our mains, I ordered the grilled whole porgy, while my husband chose the shrimp spaghetti. The portion of fish was quite generous--I ended up taking most of it home, as I was already satisfied after the appetizers. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pasta, and after tasting a couple of his shrimp, I completely understood why--it was delicious. To finish, we were each treated to a complimentary piece of galaktoboureko, a thoughtful and fitting end to the meal. Warm hospitality, a vibrant atmosphere, and well-executed dishes made this a truly enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I ordered take out because I'm not eating meat Fridays for Lent. I ordered a 2lb branzino side of lemon potato and beets. It was $65 with tax. They have a steam table when you walk in with sides and fresh fish, and straight down they have seating kind of like family style. It feels old school. When I got my food gave me an extra side of rice and dessert. All the food was absolutely amazing. The branzino was grilled and I asked them to remove the bones. It was perfect, I did not find one bone. Everything tasted good. My husband loved it too. Oh my toddler loved it too, so it's toddler approved too lol. We are definitely ordering from here again. read more

Great service & awesome food. Great family friendly atmosphere to dine at with a large group. read more

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Excellent food!! The seafood is great. Service is awesome nice pieces of fish worth the trip to Astoria Newyork from Westchester county.

I could tell this place was authentic the moment I walked in because everyone was speaking Greek and the menu was even in Greek. (They had an English side too). You can see all the fresh fish when you walk in and the interior is beautifully painted to make you feel like you're eating in Greece. Grilled octopus: You HAVE to try this. The most tender octopus I've ever had in my life. It was grilled to perfection and my favorite dish of the night. Grilled swordfish: I feel like tender/ moist swordfish is hard to find because swordfish is a meatier than most white fish, but this one was cooked perfectly. Lamb Fricassee: Extremely tender and moist lamb shank with a spinach and dill yogurt sauce. This one was our second favorite dish and was immediately devoured by the whole table. I'm normally not the biggest fan of dill but they managed to make it complement the lamb perfectly. Nest: Spaghetti wrapped around beef stew. This one was my least favorite because the beef was not as tender, especially compared to all the other meats we got. However it was still good and I enjoyed the crispy bits. Grilled mixed veggies: Even the veggies were super flavorful! I appreciated how it wasn't overly oily. Overall, probably the best and most authentic Greek food I've had in NYC. Would 100% recommend! They also give free dessert at the end :) read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Stamatis knows how to do Greek. You can tell this is where all the Greeks are dining. We started with the grilled octopus and a medium Greek salad. For our mains, we had the Branzini and the lamb chops with sides of rice and lemon potatoes. If you have to pick I side, I would recommend the lemon potatoes. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The grilled octopus is a must order. The service was friendly and the vibe is no frills. If you are craving authentic Greek food, look no further than Stamatis! Highly recommend checking this restaurant out. read more

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The best moussaka I've ever had! Super friendly family-owned business that instantly creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dishes are drool-worthy. Great to take big groups. read more

I was there for a makaria , fish was disgusting, and the Server was lying us, telling us it's filler sold, and was tilapia very soggy and not test read more

Great food! They have a great variety of Greek dishes. We have tried this place several times and it never disappoints. Service is spot on as they are always there to assist the customer with whatever is needed. The ambiance is traditional Greek! It's a nice feel! OPA! read more

Server told us that Cooks refused to cook grilled vegetables that we ordered and their excuse was that they were bz, I went my self and saw their both char grills and both was empty with no food ! I personally asked them politely to cook for my wife and they refused with bad attitude ! Unacceptable !!! The tomatoes in the Greek salad were hard and not ripped. Very bad quality ! Calamari cost $5.95 / LB to buy from wholesale vendor- they serve us less than 1/2 LB fried calamari for $20 ! Despite the imam appetizer doesn't worth to visit this place at all - we left and we went next door to Tellys taverna which they respect customer needs ! There are so many other Greek restaurants like BAHARI, AGNANTI by the park and many more! The owner needs to fire those rude cooks that they think they own the place ! Hire a chef that care for the place and train new staff ! Such a shame - we and our friends will never go back again. No management on the floor read more

Our favorite casual Greek spot in Astoria! Great food, portions, and reasonably priced.

This place gave me weird vibes stepping in but we were committed. First thing that happens is a waitress says "who are all these people?!" And I'm thinking we're customers following the host to our table. We got grilled cheese, calf liver, shrimp orzo and a dish with eggplant (name escapes me!). There was Mon existent service from our waiter who didn't seem phased. He wasn't just. A full third of the restaurant inside was empty. The AC was strong unlike another reviewer but the food is better at Taverna Kyclades and at nearby Telly's which I went to for lunch. I was hoping my first impression was just there but it took 40 min for the food and no one checked on us. Waiter was a shorter bald man that seemed cocky and def not in the service industry for long. Would not go back. The bill tacked on 4% credit card fee but didn't have a cash price. They may have added tax to that but I didn't chk. We paid cash and left w no plans ever returning. read more

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I love Mediterranean food so this is a place to not miss especially if you love seafood as well. We got: Grilled octopus 11/10 Grilled squid 8/10 Beet salad 11/10 Saganaki 10/10 Lamb Fricassee 6/10 The grilled octopus was amazing. I can definitely eat two plates of it but I was so full since we ate family style. The beet salad was also the best beet salad I've had. I love the marinate and also how they serve it with the beet leaves. All the other dishes are delicious as well but I wasn't a big fan of the lamb fricassee. The dill was a bit overpowering and the lamb did not taste as fresh. The service was attentive and food came out just in time. They provide complimentary bread in the beginning and also galaktoboureko as desserts at the end. What a lovely place I need to come back another day for the octopus and beet salad and also try other dishes! read more

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I've been here twice, and both times my experience was memorable because of the fantastic staff they have. They are knowledgeable and helpful. On a weekday, it's a bit slower paced but on a Saturday afternoon, it is busy busy! We started with the dips which was a great starter. Then ordered the whole fish (I think sea bass) and some veggies sides. Pretty well balanced for two people. I'd come back with more people because this is quite accommodating for larger groups. read more

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Food was out of this world, had the Greek salad, fried zucchini chips, the only downside was we were seated the furthest from the split units and it was boiling hot and I was sweating the entire meal, making it not pleasant, the temperature inside was closer to 90 degrees on a summer day. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Octopus - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Food and service was great. George was funny and friendly. We had a authentic Greek meal just what we were looking for. Thank you, German Mary and Polish Billy. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Excellent oil and vinegar. Perfect addition to a Greek salad. - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Every single part of this restaurant embodied the nature of Greece. From the moment I got service not only did I get excellent food but a memorable experience. The waiter was kind, attentive, and friendly as well. Niko reminded me of how proud I am to be Greek and why I came to Astoria from Manhattan. I love the food, the atmosphere, and most of all Niko! Thank you all. I will be telling everyone I know about this place read more

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This is my favorite Greek restaurant in New York, and it's a real treat when I have the chance to go here. You walk past the fresh fish counter on the way in and find a seat in the large dining room with lots of Greek flair. The best grilled calamari I ever ate was in Croatia, but this is the best I've had in the states. Grilled octopus was also delicious. The Branzino is excellent and the free Galaktoboureko at the end was so good. One of the jewels of Astoria. read more

We just had a delicious dinner at Stamatis. The portions for the antipasto (small) were delicious yet satisfying. I thought the roasted eggplant with feta was so good, and the tzatziki was memorable. The grilled octopus was done just right. Soft and juicy. My friend insisted on getting the lima beans appetizer and that was surprisingly flavorful as well. By the time, we got to the seafood combination, I was pretty full, but I had to make room for dessert: galacktoboureko (yummy!). I felt the service was prompt and courteous. It was super popular on a Wednesday evening! read more

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I personally do not get impressed very much with food, however my girlfriend and I decided to go try this restaurant since during the summer on our way home we always see people eating outside this a big fish plate. but when we did decide to go I tried the branzinni (I apologize if I misspelled this) and we both shared the octopus dish, and we loved it. I do not come here often because it can be somewhat expensive, but I will always order the octopus and the branzinni read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Many years coming here. Most delicious fish in Astoria. It has a real authentic feel. The food is amazing. Ask the server about the fish and you won't regret it. They don't have a full bar but it's sort of part of the charm. They are open until midnight whereas other places close at 11. Would eat here every day if I could. The octopus, the dips, branzini, snapper. I haven't had the meat but I heard it's delicious too. Good service brilliant food. Love Stamatis. read more

We were in the area for an event and I found this place for lunch. This is an old school Greek restaurant with a great outdoor dining area. We ordered the stuffed cabbage and lamb souvlaki platter with lemon potatoes to share. I enjoyed both dishes. However, they were a bit under seasoned. That's my only criticism. Otherwise, well made and solid. The best part was the complimentary galoktoboureka - phyllo dough filled with custard drizzled with syrup served warm. I thought it would be deathly sweet, but it wasn't at all. It was amazing. The service was friendly. Their patrons were mostly Greek locals and the dishes they ordered looked amazing. Would def come back when in the area. read more

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Stamatis has been a family favorite of ours for a long time. They specialize in group dining and can accommodate large parties. I've been here on several occasions for birthdays and holidays. It's definitely worth the trip to Astoria even if you're not local. The food is very authentic. All of the servers speak Greek and the menu is in Greek and English's My favorite items to order here are the char grilled octopus, the lamb chops and the Saganaki cheese, which is otherworldly good. On my most recent visit we also tried the mezze dips for the first time, which came with pita bread, and the fried zucchini. The dips were all good and flavorful. I really enjoyed the zucchini more than I expected to. It tasted even better with a dash of salt- very addicting. The service is also very good. We were a party of six and our waiter was very attentive to us, changing our plates and refilling our water as needed. Something to note is that when you have a large party, they do not bring individual sides for the entrees, but instead bring out sides for the table. For the table they brought us two types of roasted potatoes, French fries, and some kind of sautéed greens. At the end, they also brought out a complimentary pastry dessert for each person and coffee/tea, which was a great way to end the meal. Overall, I think the food is a great value for everything you get. The service is friendly and the food is incredibly tasty. Highly recommend. read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The restaurant is in a great location with a lot of lively restaurants and eateries nearby. I've had Greek food before, but I was able to try dishes that I've never tried before here. All of the dishes were good, and they gave a complementary dessert at the end of the meal. They actually ran out of dessert pieces when it came to me, and they gave me a different dessert. They said that they will bring me the specialty dessert when they made a new batch. However, as I was leaving the restaurant, the waiter saw me and remembered that I didn't get my specialty dessert. He offered to give me one to go, which I really appreciated. It's a nice restaurant with good ambiance, and great service. read more

Best Greek Restaurant I have ever eaten at I took my wife's Sicilian Family there they loved it. I never have had Greek Food out that was as good as my yiayias and mother until here. read more

On the one hand, the service at the restaurant is great, and the food is delicious. On the other hand, whenever you order something from home, the kitchen does not do their best to bring you the exact food which you ordered. I wish the manager did something about it so there would not be any complaints. read more

I absolutely loved this place! We came here on a Sunday night and sat outside. The waiter was genuinely friendly and attentive. We ordered a large Greek salad, chicken souvlaki, grilled branzino, and lemon potatoes. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! We received galaktoboureko as a complimentary desert and it was a perfect finish to an incredible meal. read more

I've heard such great things about Stamatis, that I had to bring my entourage to check them out. They definitely did NOT disappoint! This beautifully decorated Greek restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside! They have a large Main dining room but there are also two huge private rooms in the back. I can see people hosting large parties here! On this Wednesday evening, there were 12 of us, and our server Nick took care of us. Wonderful service and hospitality! When I dine with these large groups I usually do the family-style ordering. After I placed our orders, our waiter came over to me and said, excuse me but I have to ask: Why did you order those dishes? Did someone recommend them to you? I said, I looked over their menu and picked those menu items because some were fave items and others were new and unusual dishes to me; and no, nobody recommended those dishes. I became concerned, and asked why, are those not good dishes?!?! lol Our waiter said I made excellent choices, and some are their best dishes! It's just that some of the entrees I ordered are not ordered by many, and he was curious as to how I knew about them. Well, I'll take that as a compliment! :D This was our shared Menu (shared by 4 ppl): - Bread (complimentary): freshly toasted and buttered. Wonderful! - Greek Salad ($16/large): come on, ya gotta have Greek Salad at a Greek restaurant, right? Opa! The salad came undressed; oil & vinegar was provided on the table. - Grilled Octopus ($25.50): grilled to perfection! This is a must-have! - Papoutsaki ($18): This was a stuffed eggplant. Wonderful dish; seasoned well, and just melted in your mouth. Recommended! - Lamb Fricassee ($26): This was a fall-off-the-bone lamb shank in Fricasee sauce. I've never had anything like this before, and it was fantastic. Another recommended dish! - Pork Souvlaki w.Pita & Lemon Potatoes ($18.50): This came with 3 skewers of pork. Strangely, not all skewers were the same. Some pork pieces were perfectly cooked; tender and delicious, while other pieces were a little tough & chewy. But overall, still a great dish. The lemon potatoes were great and the Tzatziki sauce was to die for! - Galaktoboureko (Complimentary): A traditional Greek dessert of custard baked in filo dough. What a fantastic way to end our meal! We were all pretty full after dinner, but we all licked our Galaktoboureko plates clean! lol Thanks to Stamatis for this complimentary dessert! This restaurant is another Keeper, and I can't wait to go back to try some of their fish and seafood dishes! They have a huge menu, so there's plenty to pick from. Thanks to Stamatis and Nick (our waiter) for a wonderful dining experience. We shall be back! read more

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I was visiting a friend in Astoria and we decided to have Greek food while in the neighborhood. The restaurant was bustling but not overcrowded and luckily, no wait! They added more tables as guests came and our server was super jovial and accommodating. We ordered an anti pasta of dips, which were all very tasty and garlicky. Then we split a sea bass and that was cooked perfectly, split and deboned with a light sauce. It came with lemon potatoes and mixed veg. read more

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Came here for a surprise birthday party for my friend--the restaurant is very large and we were seated at a long table in a more private room in the back. The servers were so friendly and helped us surprise our friend as he walked into the restaurant. We ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table--standouts were the octopus, cheese dips, and fried zucchini which were all delicious. Our group ordered a bunch of appetizers and I ended up being too full for an entree so I got a spinach pie. This was flaky buttery goodness and a huge portion so I had to take it home! My boyfriend got the lamb souvlaki platter which was also great. The staff helped us to cut the birthday cake we had brought for our friend and also gave complimentary dessert at the end (Galaktoboureko). It had the perfect texture of crispy on the outside and soft custard on the inside and wasn't overly sweet. This is a great place for a casual meal or group gathering! read more

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The food at Stamatis is amazing!!! I would prefer to hit Stamatis over some of the seemingly more popular places in the neighborhood. They are consistent, the wait staff is great and to the point and the food is great. If one were to ask what is good there, I'd probably reply with: "the Greek food..." The Chicken Souvlaki platter is good and a classic. The Spaghetti sauteed vegetarian is also very good. I have eaten both the next day as leftovers after not eating all my food and been very pleased. There is a great selection of seafood. I have had a mixed vegetable dish that was a little more hearty than the one that appears on the menu and it was wonderful. Talking to the wait staff is key. read more

Great portion and tasty dishes. Service was warm welcoming and friendly, we had Nick and he kept checking in on us to make sure everything was good and if we needed anything. Dining here at Stamatis is like you're in a taverna in Greece (I've been to Greece). The atmosphere and the painted walls is like you took a little trip to Greece. I'll be back to try the other dishes for sure. read more

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I came here with my wife and kid for the first time and they made me feel like I was a regular. Excellent service, and extremely nice. Felt like an actual original NYC restaurant. They make you feel like you're family. We were seated right away without reservations. The place looks small from the outside but it's huge inside. The food was excellent. Everything tasted fresh. Be prepared the portions are huge. Come hungry. Chicken and pork slauvaki was juicy and tzatziki sauce was to die for. Spinach pie had a perfect balance of feta and spinach. The pastitsio had delicious bechamel sauce, a hint of nutmeg, excellent. Rice was also good. Probably my favorite Greek place in NY, also may have gotten my 1 year old into Greek food as well. Very European feel, nothing is rushed, the bill came because we asked for it. Normally when something is free it's mediocre but their dessert that they surprise you with teleports you to your favorite childhood memory. Not even kidding. Highly recommend. Almost didnt want to leave a review because I want to find seats next time I go lol highly recommended. read more

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Great grill restaurant. Seafood and meat (lamb, beef , chicken) great service and good ambiance

We were big group of 8 they include the tip in the bill, but my friend mistakenly add duplicated tip. The honest & kind waiter came to him and asked him to take it off don't pay it's too much. Food was amazing, I personally like that grilled octopus and taramo salada. I want to come back again read more

Big roomy restaurant. Service is welcoming and friendly. Food is excellent. Highly recommended.

Incredibly authentic Greek food. Not your typical gyros, but dishes with a nice depth of flavor. Great to sit outside and watch the people go by. The staff is super attentive, and the free rice pudding dessert at the end is a great touch! They have lots of seating inside and out, and they don't rush you through your meal in any way. Make it an evening and enjoy! read more

Stamatis Restaurant - Lamb Souvlaki Platter - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is one of our favorite restaurants on the planet. The food is incredible. Our favorites: the 4 dips, Brazini, Shrimp in red sauce with feta, stuffed eggplant, mousaka! read more

I came here for lunch on a weekend. I know Astoria has a lot of great Greek places, but Stamatis is a good option if you're in the area. The prices are very fair for the portion sizes, and the food is very tasty (especially the dessert everyone gets). I also love the bright Greek murals. read more