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    Stamatis Restaurant

    4.1 (576 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Baked chicken
    Lynn D.

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

    Stephanie L.

    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 :)

    Branzini
    Christine M.

    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.

    Beautiful painting on the wall is best feature of the place.
    Emm C.

    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.

    Grilled Squid yum!
    Anna S.

    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!

    The fish
    Eunice C.

    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.

    Octopus
    Anthony B.

    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.

    Excellent oil and vinegar. Perfect addition to a Greek salad.
    mary l.

    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.

    Christina K.

    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

    Antipasto small (eggplant, tzatziki, skordalia, garlic mashed potatoes)
    Polly H.

    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!

    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

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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.

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

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

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