I came here a bit ago and have been thinking of it ever since as I am not from New York. I was here on a bachelorette trip and this was the last restaurant we stopped at. I'm so glad we did. It was wonderful. Some of the best greek food i've ever had. The service was lovely. Thank you to Daniel. My friends and I ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and it was absolutely wonderful. There is also very delicious complementary dessert. It is a small restaurant so it's very tight. Everyone is kind of crushed together. The food is a bit on the expensive side but absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back one day. Amazing experience with wonderful food and service! read more

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I came on a Saturday night and it was BUSY! We were only a party of 2, and luckily there was a seating available at the bar with full menu service. If we wanted to get a table in the main dining room, the wait was estimated to be over 2 hours (we went around 8pm), so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to go. The staff were very quick with service and very friendly. We were offered toasty bread with some lemon and an olive spread while we waited for our food (which also came out super quick!). We ordered the octopus and lamb chops. The octopus was incredibly tender, the meat was very soft - I personally would've preferred a little more bite to it, but it still tasted good. The lamb chops were flavorful. The medium here is on par with medium rare at most other places, and one of our pieces was borderline rare. At the end of the meal we were also offered complementary desert, which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our meal overall, but just know that it's a little on the pricey. The octopus and lamb chops came out to $80~ pre-tax and tip. Would recommend if you're a fan of seafood! read more

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Not the first time at this location, but it's been awhile. Been coming here since they were at the other location, and enjoy this setup a bit more. Celebrating a birthday and went here upon request...Let's start with: THE WAIT: always long, haven't figured out when to come and be able to just walk in.. I'm flexible let me know when it can happen!!! An hour on a weeknight is painful for a place that doesn't take reservations. PRICING :on the upper end of reasonable. $29.95 for 5 shrimp (and they weren't too big) with a side of Swiss chard is a bit pricy for quantity, despite the grilled flavor well infused and delicious, still feels a bit hefty. Vegetables and salad are extra (small Greek salad 15$) unless you pass on the carbs and select the Swiss chard. But then ...there's no carbs and no fun!! Portion sizes: inconsistent : personally the portions I can eat are very small, so when I can almost finish my meal... others might need more. 5 shrimp, on the smaller end for an entree, it's usually at least six when so small, butterflied to appear larger, I wasn't fooled. Whilst the salad portions are huge! Even a small can easily be shared by 3 people (as a side, that is). The grilled octopus portion was appropriate and definitely their standout item. Restaurant spacing -There is none.. you will be sitting on top of other people with maybe 10" between tables if you're lucky. Didn't think I cared much until the table next to us turned over and the new arriving party almost had the straps of his backpack in my son's lemon potatoes... thankfully I have a quick hand and was able to intercept.. but you get the point. Food quality: Amazingly fresh, every type of fish we've had here has been delicately prepared and only intermittently a little heavily salted... but that depends on the chefs hand... and doesn't deter from the quality and freshness. Service: always extremely friendly, handsome and attentive. From host to server to cleanup... very nice service, I never wait for anything or anyone. Def 5 star service! Overall delicious Greek seafood, and they do the best with what they have. They'll call you when the tables ready should you choose to wait in the car. Their birthday sparkler brings a little excitement to a celebratory dinner as does the complimentary Greek dessert. Their service makes up for the price and price never deters me anyway. Even the steak was delicious and prepared perfectly. If you go I highly recommend the grilled octopus and lemon potatoes and great salad ... the appetizer, side and salad that makes the meal I love! I'd love to see a calamari or octopus entree ... but for now I'll just a la carte! read more

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Octopus was the best 10/10 Tried going again over the weekend but went too late and they couldn't take us Gunna try to go again Adding to one of my favs in Astoria read more

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I went during the week and was able to get a table with no wait but it was fairly packed. The service wasn't anything special I feel like I got the bare minimum. The food was ok but it was definitely lacking seasoning. I lived in the area for years and didnt know about this place but finally saw them online and decided to go. I definitely didnt have the extraordinary experience everyone else had. The seafood combo was a good price and they give you a free dessert at the end but I don't see myself returning. The seats are very tight together its awkward and hard to go to the bathroom or move around. The calamari while a big portion I really had to use the marinara because it wasnt seasoned and I dont usually like marinara. Not having prices on the menu for the drinks is also crazy. read more

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I really love Taverna. It's a staple in Astoria for a reason for freshness, quality, and authentic Greek food. The new location is lovely especially with the expanded outdoor cafe. I would say I had such a sour bartender and I would be embarrassed to serve a martini in a wine glass for the prices I paid, but I still enjoyed my time. read more

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Ate here all by myself for dinner. I definitely missed eating Greek food lately and I decided to dine here for the first time. I definitely ate and got the pita platter that comes with different kinds of dips and pork souvlaki that it had tasted quite good and yet delicious. I couldn't agree more about it and many thanks to my server named Evan for keeping me company and welcome. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

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Truly the best greek restaurant. Exactly like in Greece. There are always long lines and wait time. Sometimes the wait is over 3 hours! read more

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I finally got to visit this restaurant. I have to say it been a while I have been to a restaurant that the ambience, food , service was on point. The food was amazing. The lamb shops were delicious, our server was very welcoming and friendly. No reservations but the 50 m wait was worth it. Nice place for a date and a family and friends gathering. I will be back read more

Famous spot in Astoria with delicious food. If anything I thought the service was a little aloof but the food was fantastic. read more

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We did have to wait a bit for a table but the food was good and atmosphere nice. Beautiful interior I don't think they do reservations read more

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I've only ever been to the Bayside location, so first time at Astoria location. In Astoria, seating is definitely more crowded with chairs blocking space to walk between tables and service is a bit more curt.. but what about the food? I would say food is consistent with their other location. I always like getting their grilled octopus, which is grilled perfectly until it's crispy on the outside and not too chewy. I was a little shocked at the price of the small/medium size branzino ($80), it was good but I wouldn't say $80 good. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

We stopped by Taverna Kyclades after a yoga class and had such a great experience! We sat outside, and the vibe was super chill and comfortable perfect for winding down after a workout. We started with the Greek Traditional Salad to share, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. For our mains, we had the Salmon Steak (Solomos) and the Chicken Souvlaki, both served with lemon potatoes. Everything was delicious the salmon was perfectly cooked, the chicken was juicy, and those lemon potatoes were amazing! Everything was portioned well. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the whole experience just felt easy and enjoyable. Definitely a great spot if you're craving authentic Greek food and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Taveryns Kyclades is very hyped and for a good reason. The service is incredible and every server ive had was attentive and sweet. The octopus and the brazino was perfectly cooked and have amazing flavor. The lamb was so perfectly cooked and the favorite dish of the night. The chicken slouvaki was a bit dry but maybe it was an off night - otherwise the flavor was superb as well. The free dessert was super sweet but I really liked it! (My BF is greek and says that's how its supposed to be LOL.) read more

Taverna Kyclades - Spread - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Taverna Kyclades honestly exceeded my expectations! We came on a Saturday, late afternoon, and put our name down for 2 people which ended up being a 45min wait. You give them your number and they'll call you when the table is ready! My partner and I opted to get fried calamari and we could taste how fresh it was. Additionally, it was a huge portion for the price which we were very pleasantly surprised about! We also got the special which included a bunch of goodies (shrimp, scallops, lobster tail, classic, crab meat, white fish) and a side of the lemon potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly, but we agreed the scallops were the best part. We each got a glass of white wine which paired very well with the seafood. The complimentary dessert at the end was nice too! Later in the evening we walked past again and saw that the line to get in/put your name down was much longer - so definitely try to time it appropriately! read more

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Quick Review: Food - Exceptional Service - Above and Beyond Ambiance - taken back to Santorini Detailed Review: Transported back to Santorini for an amazing dinner. Here visiting from California and we definitely do not have a similar place in CA. Upon arrival we were seated at an outdoor table that allowed enough room for our car seat and stroller for our two grandchildren. Our waiter, Vaggeli, was welcoming and very accommodating to all our needs. We ordered several starters and a cook to order whole Red Snapper. We almost ordered an additional whole fish, but our waiter shared it may be too much food. That is something unique with our waiter and the restaurant. They genuinely treat you like family and do not try to upsell you. The food was flavorful, and refreshing. Nothing was overdressed or cooked and the restaurant should be considered for an award. Dishes we tried: Grilled Octopus - Cooked to perfection! Fried Calamari - Not greasy and lightly breaded. Stuffed Clams - Great combo with the stuffed crab. Saganaki - how can you not love cheese?! Assortment of Dips - So many great dips to enjoy with the pita bread. Village Salad - Fresh and lightly dressed Red Snapper - grilled perfectly Lemon Roasted Potatoes - great lemon flavor Rice - perfectly cooked. Everything was cooked to perfection and we loved every single dish. Our meal was finished with a complimentary dessert. Next time we are in town we will be back! Highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

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Stumbled into Taverna Kyclades with a friend one night for dinner and it was the best thing we did that day!! We got in there right before the dinner rush so we were able to get seated and have our drinks in about 10m. The vibe was very greek with the insides very white and blue and large enough to seat many of peoples. The staff was so welcoming and patient; was able to answer any and all the questions that we had, especially because it was the first time there. They brought out bread and an olive spread that was honestly so tasty. My friend and I had a hard time not eating it all before our app came out. I ordered a Sangria and it was sooo good and a good amount. For the app we had the Octopus and it was grilled/cooked perfectly. Lightly seasoned and fresh. We shared a whole snapper with rice and beets and it all had such good flavor. After your meal they bring out a piece of cake (i cant remember the name) which was so flaky, moist and sweet. I wanted more of it. I loved my experience at Taverna Kyclades and can't wait to go back. read more

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I went to this restaurant with a group of 5 people. The restaurant looks beautiful with a lot of white and blue color. However, the tables and seats were so close to each other it felt like there isn't enough room. Just be very careful when getting up to use the bathroom, so you don't knock over other people's food. We ordered a total of 7 food items for the table and we were really full. I enjoyed the crab cakes, spinach pie, red snapper, and Greek salad. The octopus was okay because it was a bit too chewy for me. My coworkers enjoyed the lamb chops. Overall, the food was good. One thing that I was a bit disappointed was that our server was expression less and did not check up on us often. Instead, he made me a bit uncomfortable by trying to rush us. There were plenty of seating so I don't know why we were rushed. read more

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Honestly as close to perfect as it gets! Fantastic food, very attentive service (constant refilling of water is the way to my heart!) & great atmosphere!!! Every single plate that we saw, both on the tables & passing by, looked like they were from a magazine photo shoot. Beautiful presentations, generous portions & everyone around us scoping out the food. We kept comparing notes with the table next to us and we were all amazed! I overate and had to stop myself because everything was so delicious! read more

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One of the better Greek restaurants in the neighborhood Astoria has several good Greek restaurants. The ambience is a comfortable neighborhood spot. The outdoor seating is pleasant, most of the tables are on the quieter side of the restaurant. The Greek Salad was refreshing and flavorful. The Crab Cakes were tasty. The meal concluded with a small portion of complementary Baklava. The service was attentive. read more

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Really affordable, came for lunch. The dip is great for groups but could have done without. Couldn't taste the crab dip that well. The calamari was sucha great deal and large portions. Good crisp, wish we had a touch more lemon. The Branzino was the star, good portions. All for about 100. TBH prefer IBN hamido seafood read more

Taverna Kyclades - Branzino Lunch Special - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Loved having lunch here! We were seated promptly outside, they were pretty busy for middle of the week during the day so I knew the food had to be good! My friend lives in the area and told me we had to go there. She got the grilled octopus and I got the chicken souvlaki, and we split the dips. The dips were phenomenal. The pita was warm and garlicky. The chicken was filling and served with tzatziki. I got the lemon potatoes on the side, which we soft and a signature of good Greek food. Her octopus was cooked perfectly, not too tough at all. If you're in Astoria looking for Greek food, I'd highly recommend coming here read more

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The place had a nice atmosphere, but the tables felt a bit too close together. The service was great, and the food arrived really quickly. We ordered: * Grilled swordfish with a side of rice and potatoes - The swordfish was flavorful, especially with a squeeze of lemon. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. * Salmon steak - Smooth, juicy, and packed with flavor. * Grilled octopus - The most tender octopus I've ever had, bursting with flavor while still hot. * Half dozen oysters - Fresh, but they seemed a bit smaller compared to other places. At the end of our meal they gave us a piece of dessert. I'm not sure what it is called, it tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal but better. Please let me know what it is because it was so good! read more

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I've been here plenty of times. But every time I come with a different person, it becomes a different adventure. The saganaki was very salty and I've seen other Greek restaurants actually put some honey or they'll have some type of jam to sweeten it up a little bit. Some pictures missing is the branzino that I had which was delicious. The octopus was also very delicious. I chose the grilled calamari, but I think the fried version would've been a better option for us. I must say that our it took a while for our order to come, especially when the people next to us came after us. It's always busy so I get it. Sometimes it would be nice if there was a little bit more space so that I don't feel like I'm part of the next table but the food will always bring me back. Till next time! read more

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I came here for lunch and my experience was subpar. The hostess had an attitude and was not welcoming at all. The waiter tried to sell us a branzino for $250 that was supposedly for 4 people. My family member got the regular branzino that is for 1 person and it was the same size. Talk about trying to rip me off. The pork souvlaki was burnt and dry. They tried to make it more upscale by removing the other items that typically come with it, but it was not. The only good thing about the meal was the calamari. I get better greek food from a little place in LIC. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Yellow Rice - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great lunch special!! Grilled calamari with side of potatoes and dessert for about $20. Great outdoor area for nice weather read more

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Absolutely divine! Fresh seafood and beautiful salads. The wait can be insane but it is honestly worth it. Our favorites are the greek salad, grilled octopus and calamari. Sit outside on a sunny day if you can. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Scrumptious is how I would describe Taverna Kyclades. Pretty restaurant located on a corner in Astoria reminiscent of my trip to Greece with the white and royal blue painted facade. You walk in and instantly are transported to "the Greek spot" where many locals go and you know you are in for a wonderful dining experience. Hostess was so sweet and congenial....although it was very busy we were seated immediately (no we did not have a reservation). No need to ask for anything the staff bussing the tables were spot on offering water as soon as we were seated. Toasted bread slices and kalamata spread was a nice touch as we browsed the menu. I wish I could recall our waiters name he was great and had a wonderful smile (felt like we knew him he was so warm and personable). He made sure our order was perfect and checked on us the make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The menu is extensive so trying to narrow down what to choose wasn't easy but we were ecstatic when the food was presented. Shrimp was split and grilled perfectly, the fish was flaky and flawlessly prepared and seasoned. We chose a Greek salad to accompany our meal....its the perfect pairing option to go with fish. As the side we also had Swiss chard and lemon potatoes. There's a treat at the end, free dessert...a slice each of Galaktoboureko which is a Greek custard with a hint of cinnamon. This is a much-loved phyllo dessert that was the perfect end to an outstanding meal. We loved our meal and cannot wait to go back. read more

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This place is superb. The food is delicious. Whenever we go, we always get Fried Calamari, Greek Salad, and Lemon Potatoes. Sometimes we get other items but these three have become our staple dishes whenever we go to Taverna Kyclades. When we went there last time, we tried one of their mocktails. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name but it was made with ginger. It was great. People who loves the taste of ginger, will definitely like it. Moreover, the service is amazing, the outdoor seating arrangement is great, and I love the complimentary bread basket with olive paste and the delectable dessert. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Complimentary dessert - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I came here after trying the Bayside location, and I was most impressed with the potatoes. I expected fries, but the way they cooked their potatoes were flat so it was both crispy and fluffy. I was a bit sad that they didn't have branzino on their lunch menu, because I had the branzino at the Bayside location, and it was amazing! Instead, I got the salmon, which I didn't love, but it was still good. I did like their rice though, and how attentive they were. It was also more upbeat compared to the Bayside location and it just felt brighter. I would love to come back and try another fish - probably the branzino. Also, the bread was SO good. We ended up getting extra bread with the olive paste, and my goodness. If I can just eat that, I wouldve been happy. The 2nd round of bread was also freshly baked, and OMG, it was so good. read more

Taverna Kyclades - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here for dinner on a Saturday around 5:50. Thought we made a reservation online with some service called table 37 or something. Awesome...not affiliated with restaurant. Was told one hour 20 minute wait for inside or outside could be seated immediately. Luckily I read about their blankets because they were needed!!! Service was just okay but the busser was killing it. All over our table with water, bread, boxing up leftovers, whatever. Food is plentiful and incredibly good. Had the village salad, spanikopita, chicken souvlaki and seafood pasta. All were absolutely delishhhhhh. Inside was jammed. Long line for the bathroom too!! Can't wait to go back! Easy walk from the N train. Excellent visit! read more

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I have frequented TK in East Village for years but when they suddenly closed "temporarily", we waited like fools for the reopening. They never happened and since late 2024, the EV location is still closed "temporarily." But thank God for the Astoria location. The menu is the same and the quality of the food is on par and may offer slightly bigger portions even. Greek food is my current love and I go to TK more frequently than my home country cuisine restaurants, which is Korean. We pretty much order the uzhe every time and we are never disappointed. I think we have some kind of addiction because after a week or two, we get the craving for their super tender grilled octopus, savory and lemony potatoes, and enormous swordfish steak with rice. Also, we always order the small village salad, which isn't actually small by any means. And their freshly toasted olive bread that comes complimentary is a warm-up for your stomach for the feast that's to come. We've tried a few other dishes like chicken souvlaki, lamb chops, fried anchovies, grilled sardines, grilled whole fish (branzino?) and spanakopita. They are all good but when it's just the two of us, we usually stick with our octopus, salad, and swordfish. Everything is extremely fresh. The meal ends with complimentary dessert. I'm not much into sweets, but if you are, you will love their Greek dessert. We went to Greece last fall and I would say that TK food is on par if not better than the places we visited in Greece. The place gets packed on weekends and they don't take reservations. Better to stick with a week night dinner if you can manage it. I also love the hospitality and service here. We come here about once every week or two weeks. How is it we never get tired of this?! It feels like a neighborhood joint but it's one of the top NYC destination restaurants. read more

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Overall food is fine, just don't see myself wanting to come back as I wasn't too wowed. It was about a 45 minute wait for Friday night around 6pm, which was to be expected. Space and seating is a bit cramped but I've also seen worse lol. I especially loved the pork souvlaki for the flavor and how juicy it was. The sauce it came with was really good too, but once this cools down, definitely a bit more on the chewy side. Fried calamari was yummy too, not too greasy. The grilled octopus had good texture, but I didn't like the sauce it was sitting it. Grilled branzino wasn't too bad, just overcooked. The seafood pasta was very average and also overcooked, to the point we barely touched it and just took it to go instead. The servers are really quick and sweet though, so I'm a little bummed I didn't enjoy the food as much as I'd hoped. read more

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This is still my favorite Greek spot outside of Greece. And now they have a lunch special ... yes please! We came yesterday to celebrate the start of the holiday season. I got the salmon steak while my boss got the grilled sardines. The salmon steak was fresh and the lemon potatoes just melt in your mouth. It is Always a Pleasure to come here. The staff was so friendly and were able to make space for my stroller. And their blue and white Christmas decorations were so cute it set the mood. Thank you for having us. See you next year! read more

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Wow! What a wonderful Greek Restaurant. They can get very busy so we went a little before 5pm and we were quickly seated. Within 15 minutes there was a line of people waiting. We ordered a Greek salad which easily feed all 6 of us and left overs. Salad was absolutely beautiful, there were large pieces of feta in the salad that you can break apart and crumble yourself. I've never had a salad this wonderful. We ordered the assortment of dips and again I thought they were great. Calamari was nice and crispy. They have a full bar so we ordered a couple of glasses of wine.I ordered grilled shrimp and was not disappointed. Since I'm not a native New Yorker or resident of Astoria, I was just impressed with this restaurant and town. It was a Friday and a lot of people walking, great for people watching . Just a wonderful way to wind down the week. read more

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I have been going here for years. The food remains excellent. The fish and seafood is fresh and well-prepared. The salads are a must and the sides go well with the food. Service is efficient and friendly. read more

The food was so delicious excellent service. Definitely coming back here!! Everything was nice and fresh great flavor ! Desserts were amazing . read more

Been coming here since middle school and it's always a 10/10. Amazing food and service. Gave us free dresser which is a plus. Makes me feel like I'm in Greece fr read more

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Did a walk-in and the weight was about 30 minutes, which was fine. We had drinks next-door until they were ready for us. We were called and sat down quickly and ordered our appetizers spreads which were delicious. I wish they would've brought out the pita bread at the same time because by the time the pita bread came out for the spreads , we were done with the spreads lol Had the salmon steak and it was so flavorful and delicious and fresh will definitely order that again . The signs were lemon potatoes and swiss chard salad also very good. The house red wine was a treat. Very delicious actually taste better than the wine we had at the bar next-door. The decor was cute and the tables were clean, which I'm happy about! Overall, the food is awesome. I just wish at the end when we ask for the check they would bring it within five minutes. It took them about 20 minutes to get back to us with a bill. read more

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Usually good food, sometimes hit or miss but overall good. Always perfect are the Greek salad and grilled octopus. Crabmeat stuffed shrimp were overcooked and therefore dry unfortunately. Table bread is not very good, but tapenade is nice. Lemon potatoes are cooked with chicken stock, staff mentioned at one point. Things are relatively expensive compared to other comparable places who are also a bit more consistent. Suggested tip percentages on the checks are calculated based on the subtotal after tax, instead of on the total before tax. read more

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