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Psari Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Greek Seafood, Greek [Edit]
3210 36th AveAstoria, NY 11106
Neighbourhood: Astoria
(718) 786-6015
- Nearest Transit:
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36 Av (N, Q)
36 St (E, M, R)
39 Av (N, Q)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 1 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
64 reviews for Psari Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Review Highlights
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"We chose the LEMON POTATOES." In 5 reviews -
"...the big loaves of delicious garlic bread was demolished." In 3 reviews -
"My two favorites was the grilled octopus and the calamari." In 4 reviews
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64 reviews in English
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Review from Kevin M.
Astoria, NY
1/28/2012
Now I'm a big fan of Groupons, especially for restaurants that are within walking distance to my apartment. We went here once a year ago with a Groupon and we just keep coming back.
First off, if you're a fan of oysters, this is a good place for them. They've always been delicious. While they may not have the same variety as some places in Manhattan, you can't beat the price. They also have an oyster happy hour Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm.
We've gotten many things off the menu: the crab cakes, chilean sea bass, raw clams, fish and chips, greek salad, lobster...all simply amazing a cooked to perfection. You can tell they don't load up the meals with spices; they just use very fresh ingredients. I'd opt for a small or medium greek salad because they're very big. Also, you may want to try the complimentary bread before ordering. Its INCREDIBLE! You may want to eat just that and not get an appetizer. The only item we've gotten that wasn't excellent was the broiled swordfish steak. It was a bit overcooked. If you go for the swordfish, get it grilled. One more thing about the food, definitely get the lemon potatoes as your side. They are frickin' awesome.
Other than the food, the drinks were very reasonably priced and are also included in the happy hour special. very good sangria. I really like the decor, simple elegance. The service is very good as the waiters are all very nice and attentive.
If this restaurant were on Broadway or 30th Avenue, it would be full to capacity every night. But since its on 36th Ave., its still a bit unknown to the neighborhood and you can easily get a table. You probably only need a reservation for a Saturday night. Now stop reading and go get some seafood! -
Review from Derek C.
Oakland Gardens, NY
4/25/2012
I had a groupon for this restaurant and i tried to make a reservation the last week it was expiring. When i called, a man picked up (i should have gotten his name) and he said it's too packed, to come next week and we will honor the groupon. I thought wow that is great so i had my reservation for 4/24! When i got to the restaurant 4/24, the waitress said she could only honor the value i paid. i told her how i called and talked to man but she said sorry she was only a waitress and couldn't do anything aout this (disappointed but it was my fault to be so naive). That's fine, i had read great reviews on the food overall so i was excited to try to food.
Now on to the food. They gave toasted garlic bread which was decent. We ordered raw clams ( i prefer oysters) but my gf wanted clams...the problem was that they were not fresh.
For entrees we had the fried filet of sole and the greek combo which consisted of Crab Legs, Scallops, Lobster Tail, Stuffed Shrimp & Clams. The fried filet of sole wasn't tasty but luckily i had tarter sauce to dip with. I could have went to fish market by jose and for under 5 bucks got better fried fish. The greek combo also left alot to be desired. I felt like the seafood was over seasoned with spices, the lobster tail was tiny, the scallops weren't that tasty, and the stuffed shrimp wasn't too good either. The stuffed clams were decent. For the sides we had a baked potato and steamed vegetables so you really can't go wrong with those. -
Review from Jin Y.
Thanks to Groupon I had the chance to try out Psari. We had the lobster for 2 with soup, salad, vegetables, and 2 drinks.
Garlic bread - there was a loaf of delicious garlic bread that we couldn't finish.
Shrimp bisque - was very creamy, smooth, and delicious.
Greek salad - was very fresh
Steamed lobster - was a little difficult to eat because it wasn't cut apart.
Broiled lobster - had a nice amount of flavor and nicely cut. I would recommend broiled instead of steamed. I was a little disappointed by the size of the lobster. I wish it was bigger, but we still enjoyed our meal.
Steamed vegetables - I like the assorted vegetables as a side with our meal.
At the end of the meal they gave us a little treat. The complimentary dessert had a soft crispy exterior that wraps some sort of moist cake and drizzles in a light sweet sauce. The service was excellent and it was a great Groupon deal at such a lovely place. -
Review from Star E.
3/17/2012
I really liked this restaurant!!! The decor was really nice, the lights were slightly dimmed for dinner, so it was romantic. I had a groupon for the lobster dinner for 2.
The garlic bread they served was delicious. We each got a small broiled lobster and a choice of one side and a glass of wine. I had the steamed veggies, which were good and had variety, and my boyfriend had the lemon potatoes, which were a little to tangy for my taste buds, but he liked them, the lobster was simply perfect.
Overall the service was great, the food was delicious. I would definitely come back.
And as a tip, If you have a groupon, you have to call ahead to make a reservation. -
Review from Rachel R.
ASTORIA, NY
5/24/2012
I've now eaten at Psari numerous times and it's quickly become a "go-to" place for my husband and I when we have seafood cravings. Everything is fresh and prepared really well.
This place is small, but gets super busy! From what I can tell they only have 2 waitresses (along with a few bus boys) who are working their butts off when it gets busy. During busy times service can be a bit slow, but servers are always polite and try their best.
I highly recommend! -
Review from Danielle Z.
Manhattan, NY
5/21/2012
So this was another Groupon purchase. The deal was really good - lobster and sides and drinks for some ridiculously low price. However, except for the lobster, I don't think the food was that great. Service was great though.
The drinks were average. I got a sangria and my boyfriend got a martini - both were very standard.
Shrimp bisque was average.
Steamed lobster was good (but then, it's not hard to steam lobster...)
We were not happy with the sides. The Greek potato chips were not salty enough, and the lemon potatoes were way too salty (and too lemony). I guess we were supposed to eat them together...?
So overall, I wasn't impressed with the food (I mean, if you can't make your sides correctly, I'm afraid to try the other entrees). Don't think I'll be coming back. -
Review from Jay P.
ASTORIA, NY
5/7/2012
This place has the best seafood I've had in NYC so far.
We got the Groupon Deal, and ordered 2 Greek Combos and Mussels in white wine sauce for the appetizer.
The mussels were perfect, and the combo was overflowing the plate with scallops, stuffed clams, pre-cut crab legs, a lobster tail and shrimp with this delicious crab stuffing.
All in all, it was an amazing night, and I was pleasantly stuffed. -
Review from IBEDATNICA I.
New York, NY
3/12/2012 6 Check-ins Here
I Absolutely Love Psari I've been coming here for the past year & I can Honestly Say I have Yet to be disappointed.
Everything on the menu is delicious I Love their Crab Stuffed Shrimp with a side of Lemon potatoes... To top it off they give you free dessert. -
Review from Chung T.
2/6/2012
Groupon is seriously sending me to the poor house. I came on a groupon special. $39 for 2 lobsters, 2 soups or salads (with some exceptions), 2 sides and 2 drinks. Sounds like a pretty good deal right?
We ordered the seafood soup and shrimp bisque. The seafood soup has chunks of seafood, but the broth tasted kinda bland. The shrimp bisque came with two pieces of shrimp and is thick, creamy and hardy, but was a tad bit on too salty. On to the lobster, we had our choice of steam or broil and we chose steam. I knew I wasn't getting a lb & a half lobster, but the two lobsters that came out were seriously small. They were definitely less than a pound each. To top that off, how badly can you screw up a steam lobster right? Wrong...! They hafted the lobster prior the steaming and let out all the juice. What a letdown!
The food wasn't all bad. The garlic bread was nicely toasted and perfectly garlicky. I hate when the bread is this good. I totally carbed up more than I wanted to. The grilled octopus app was very tasty (not part of the groupon deal). Nicely charred and grilled. They swear that it's the best grill octopus in queens, and they might have a point. Our server was sweet, informative and attentive. At the end of the night, she even bought us a little dessert on the house as she had forgotten to put in an order earlier which cost a slight delay.
Groupon deal is becoming more of a miss than hit. Still, I appreciate the opportunity to try out different spots that I otherwise wouldn't. Even though Psari wasn't a great dining experience, it was still A-OK... -
Review from Alex S.
Allentown, NJ
4/14/2012
This is the place I went to, I recognize the lemon potato photograph. I went here with five other friends, the wait staff made a table of two move their table over so they could make room for our big table. Table wine was cheap, seafood was so good, I had leftovers from 3 people's dinners because they only had a little left on their plates. The wait staff was helpful, the peasant salad had plenty of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and thick slices of feta cheese, oh man!! Not super expensive either. My entree was $21 and was a huge stuffed flounder. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH I wish I had some seafood right now! I would take my parents to this place because I like taking them to restaurants they will be impressed by, makes me look smart!
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Review from Martin G.
Sunnyside, NY
4/18/2012
Went for the Lobster Groupon.
The lobster tasted great, the lemon potatoes and the fish soup were also very good.
The decor is better than nice and the service was good. She was obviously very busy but still found time to check in with us.
I will definitely go back. -
Review from Mike M.
Queens Village, NY
4/1/2012
The food was absolutely delicious and the prices reasonable.Oysters were as fresh as possible. The wine list very nice.Staff did a great job.Would recommend.
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Review from Camille M.
Elmhurst, NY
1/5/2012 6 photos
Groupon brought me to Psari, but the excellent food and service will have me coming back again and again.
Our server was extremely sweet and knowledgeable. Since our groupons were for their lobster dinners, she not only brought us our lobster bibs but actually tied them around our necks for us. It was actually a bit weird, but we appreciated that she was trying to go the extra mile and do as much for us as she could.
The bread. Oh, for the love of carbs, the bread was amazing. In many respects, it was just plain old garlic bread. But, they did it so perfectly that it beckoned me to keep reaching for piece after piece until the basket was empty. I always try to avoid eating the bread served at the beginning of the meal. It's a cardinal sin in my book. But, I couldn't help myself at Psari. I was doomed at first bite.
We were on the fence about ordering the grilled octopus, but decided to get it at the recommendation of our waitress who said "It is the best in New York City." While it wasn't the best I've ever had, it was indeed excellent. We also opted to order half a dozen raw oysters which were only $8 during happy hour. They were the freshest I've had in the borough, and rivaled what I've ordered at fine dining restaurants in Manhattan.
We had both the fish soup and the shrimp bisque. The fish soup was more like a clear vegetable soup with fish in it. It was heartier than I would have expected, with large chunks of fish accompanied by carrots and celery. However, the shrimp bisque was creamy, indulgent goodness. I swapped bowls with my boyfriend because it was just that good.
Surprisingly, the lobster was the least memorable part of the meal. There was nothing wrong it, mind you. It was actually delicious. But, it wasn't as memorable as the rest of our meal. Still, we happily dipped it in butter and enjoyed the lemon potatoes we ordered to accompany it. At the end of our meal, they gave us two complimentary servings of galaktoboureko! -
Review from Harris B.
Queens, NY
3/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Super deals. See more at http://thinkastoria.com.
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Review from David S.
Brooklyn, NY
5/12/2012
My fish smelled bad and I had to send it back. The wine was bad too. The sides were so-so. I will definitely not go back. I do not recommend it. :( Let be clear: There are many good places to spend your money in the city. Do not bother with this place.
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Review from Alex B.
Rego Park, NY
3/16/2012
Worth the trip, though a biit out of the way for me. The oysters were excellent!!
The Seafood Platter Great!
The service was quick and friendly, there was no rush to get out as in many other places on a Saturday night.
Small quaint restaurant. I will definately be back. -
Review from Natasha C.
OZONE PARK, NY
1/26/2012
Went here with a groupon. Decided to also head there during happy hour (which is awesome and totally worth going for- large pitcher of sangria for $10 bucks and specific apps for $5!)
We started with the fried calamari and were very pleased. It came out quickly and was cooked perfectly. Then we had the greek salads which were good. We each had a broiled lobster with the lemon potatoes and mixed veggies. The lobster was cooked just right, not rubbery at all. The lemon potatoes were a bit rich for my taste but wasnt that big of a deal. We also tried their french and bikini martinis which were delicious.
The groupon did not come with dessert but they comped us some anyway!! Dont know what it was, but it was delicious.
Service was really nice and attentive.
Overall had a great time and will definitely be returning!
p.s. The bread lived up to the hype - freakin awesome. -
Review from Luckcy L.
Elmhurst, NY
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
*Amazing Food~!*
The Place:
First good sign was that it was "RIGHT" next to a seafood market (no the restuarant did not smell fishy at all).
I found the interior design of this restaurant to be rustic, very cute and homey. Next to the bar they have these "high tables for 1~2" people that I was dying to sit in but knew I was going to be getting my grub on and needed as much space as possible opted for a regular one instead.
The People:
Servers were very friendly and welcoming.
Drinks:
*Martini: On the strong side
*I had this white wine, very very light and sweet...I wish I caught the name of it so I could order it when I go out being that I'm such a weak sauce.
The food:
Complimentary Bread: Is it garlic? Very light and tasty..I kinda wish I didn't order the appetizers so I could eat more of the bread.
Starters:
*lobster bisque: very thick and creamy with a few chunks of shrimp added in.
*seafood soup: very light tasting, loaded with clams, mussles, fish (*watch out there might be a few small bones in there). There was more seafood than soup in our =p
Appetizers::
*Horta: It's this spiniach like vegetable (I called my Greek friend to ask if it was good and he highly recommended it but...) *Beware* not sure if it's they way they prepare it but the horta was very very bitter..and vinegear tasting* So I would opt for a safer side like fries or something
*Lemon potatos: They're ok, tried them based on others reviews.
*Grilled Squid: (we originally wanted crab cakes but the last one was sold right as we ordered =[ ) It tastes very fresh but I'm not sure it was worth the price.
Entree:
I must be honest, $39 for 2 lobsters plus appetizers made me a bit skepitcal on how big those lobsters were going to be...They were HUGE~! We had one broiled and one grilled. A little little bit chewy but other than that perfect.
How I wish I bought another groupon because it was SUCH a good deal. Nonetheless, highly recommend this to try for seafood.
Enjoy~! -
Review from Eamonn S.
Woodside, NY
4/2/2012
Fantastic seafood. Really nice place. Great service. Will definately be back.
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Review from Kyri K.
Brooklyn, NY
3/9/2012
Cute place. Came here for lobsters. Nothing SPECTACULAR, but it was good.
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Review from Chris N.
Queens, NY
1/10/2012
My wife had gotten a Groupon for Psari. $39 for two lobsters, 2 sides, wine/beer, soup/salad.
First of all it is really easy to get to off the 7 train. You walk in and the hostess is about 15 feet from the door so don't be confused.
We had the shrimp bisque, mixed seafood soup, 1 broiled and 1 steamed lobster, lemon potatos, mixed vegetables, and they even gave us a free dessert. The food was extremely delicious and the excellent service really just complimented a great dining experience.
My broiled lobster was cooked perfectly, and not dry like most places.
Hopefully they run another Groupon, because we will be back! -
Review from danielle r.
Queens, NY
2/9/2012
i recently used my groupon for a lobster dinner for 2 and i was very pleasantly surprised! i had the seafood soup, which was delish (a little salty for me but i still ate it!) and very flavorful, my mom had the greek salad which was fresh and crisp. the lobsters were not huge, but hey they were still lobsters! the meat was very moist (we had them grilled with garlic sauce) and very fresh, i was very pleased. i'm a huge fan of lemon potatoes and theirs are fantastic. i was surprised that they do not offer any Greek desserts on their menu... so we had the tiramisu, which was probably the best tiramisu i've ever had (especially because i typically don't even LIKE tiramisu)
very friendly service and clean, beautiful establishment. i will be back! -
Review from Stephany S.
OZONE PARK, NY
2/18/2012
Really great prices. The broiled Lobster was Soooo good. The service was also good, they never once rushed us even though it was packed. Would want to go again.
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Review from Michelle K.
Fresh Meadows, NY
4/27/2012
Recently visited this restaurant with a Groupon deal. Did not enjoy the experience there. The deal was extended until that sat, when I call to make reservations, I was told the place was booked every night, however if I come between 12-4pm, no reservations required. I rushed to get there fri at 4pm, the place smelled, i understand it's a seafood restaurant, however I have been too many seafood rest and none of them smelled, when we opted to pick a spot near the front where the doors were open to the sidewalk, they said with my coupon we were not allowed to choose those seatings, then gave us a hard time with the coupon when other patrons eating there had the same deal. Then the food wasn't great. And mind you we ordered from the raw bar, the raw oysters were fine, but the clams was a bit funky. We left the place at 6pm, the place was not BOOKED as they claimed, I could of came at 6pm and enjoyed eating as 4pm was way too early for me to have dinner. Did not enjoy the food, experience, or ambiance, would not recommend. The lobster however was very good, the only thing I enjoyed.
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Review from Alexi R.
Elmhurst, NY
2/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Garlic bread is amahzing!!
While the hearty fish soup with filled big chunks of fish, the Greek salad is fresh, crisp and simply delicious. It was just one waitress that keeps the ground running on a Monday night..props to her because restaurant was not empty. But she did not make anyone wait long enough to get anything.
Grilled Octopus is delicious...as all the other food that came out of their kitchen.
We got our lobsters grilled with garlic seasoning. It was cooked to perfection.
Waitress kept offering to bring soda/coffee for my friend who skipped ordering alcoholic drink, since Groupon deal comes with two alcoholic drinks. Everything was simply delicious, we can not wait to go back to try more. -
Review from David S.
Great place. I used to eat at "Greek Captain" occasionally, and did not realize it changed, dramatically... I believe its 1/2 the size now that it once was. They still have the old "Greek Captain" sign up in addition to the new sign, which is kind of funny. The old place was bigger, not nearly as friendly and felt old and stale... This place is very nice, great ambiance and the staff was very friendly and professional.
We sat outside which is always nice. It is not a very busy street so it was decently quite. The meal started with great warm garlic toast, very tasty, perfect start, much better than regular bead and butter/oil. They have pitchers of sangria which of course are not Greek, but who cares! My dinner partner and I love sangria and we were happy to order it. It was very strong, fruity, sweet, and a great price for $18.
For appetizers we had the Saganaki. Very good, although not quite as good as the flambe version at Zenon Taverna. Still delicious, not very greasy, but as expected quite salty fried cheese. Very good start, although not particularly memorable.
For our entrées I had the Stripped Bass, which was excellent. I ordered it Broiled (cooked in butter and garlic) instead of the grilled version that I'm usually offered (which has oil and lemon). Perfectly cooked, moist fish, very fresh, topped with garlic, spices, and other accoutrements. The lemon potatoes on the side were standard but excellent. The table also ordered the fillet of Sole, which is not a fish i'm partial to, but my guest enjoyed it very much. It was a huge portion, perfectly cooked, moist and delicious. It was served with decent rice with a few veggies in it. Simple, clean, well cooked, healthy and delicious food.
We ended our meal with a great Red Velvet cheesecake which was like Red Velvet on the bottom and Cheese cake, which was much nicer than a mix of the two. Great dessert! We were also given a complementary Greek desert as well, which is tradition. Excellent food, well cooked, great friendly service, outdoor setting, not overly crowded, and a very good value, highly recommended.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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Review from Chap James D.
Astoria, NY
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner here last night. We had the following items, and all were amazing.
Greek Salad - very large, great Feta, not the cheap stuff
Shrimp Bisque - Extremely creamy, really more of a seafood bisque, thick and the perfect comfort food.
Bread - This is not just a garlic bread--it's well seasoned, not too greasy, and served warm and crisp on the outside, gooey garlicky in the inside...mmmmmm
Grilled Octopus - The portion was adequate, but not great for the price--however the taste and texture were phenomenal--probably one of the best grilled octopus dishes I've had in Astoria--and that's saying something for the area.
Lobster, Broiled - The Lobster was seasoned with Garlic and Salt and Broiled perfectly. They gave bibs and tied them around our necks as well.
Horta Side - If you haven't tried Horta (Dandelion Greens), you may not like them--they're an acquired taste. That being said the Horta here were very well prepared--not over cooked or over seasoned, and served with lemon. The portion was huge.
Vegetable Side - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Zucchini, etc. all steamed. Tender and tasty, though could have been seasoned better.
Service - I have to say the service was probably near the top for that kind of restaurant. A lot of times I go to a Greek Seafood restaurant, and they're so concerned with moving you in and out that they don't have the personable waiter/waitress that makes you feel really welcome. Our waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.
Ambiance - So I remember when this place was the Greek Captain -- it was bigger, but also looked like it was a glorified Long John Silvers. NOT ANYMORE - The newly remodled Psari is elegant, clean, and looks like a really nice date place.
The prices were very reasonable for Seafood--and that is REALLY the point of the place. The lobster dinners were for a whole lobster--which is also hard to find in the area without going to a very overpriced restaurant.
I say if you're looking for good Seafood, and not just fried calamari, TRY THIS PLACE! It will not disappoint. -
Review from Mima N.
Long Island City, NY
2/13/2012
We just came back from dinner at Psari and we really liked it. As many others we also had a groupon for Lobster dinner for two. We each ordered a small greek salad which was ok. Their garlic bread is oh so delish!!! Its really really good! The lobsters to me were nice size and they were cooked perfectly - grilled with garlic butter sauce - really tasty. And of course for our side dish we picked lemon potatoes which were good. We added a dessert - white and dark chocolate mousse that we really loved - I have to say it was one of the best mousse cakes I have eaten - really creamy and excellent consistency. Our server was super nice and very friendly and we enjoyed our dinner very much. We will definitely return :)
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Review from Angel C.
Brooklyn, NY
12/19/2011
Went here with a groupon for a lobster meal. It was a great dining experience. The food was delicious and I find the prices to be extremely reasonable, esp for seafood. Service was very fast! as soon as we were done with the appetizers the lobster came out. I love that, I hate waiting too long for my entree. Anyway I like the ambiance of the place. Sophisticated and mature. No dim lighting, it has nice vibrant lights which perks up the atmosphere. The food was good, the lobster was alright, but the shrimp bisque was soooo delicious!!!! oh and the wines are fantastic.
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Review from Elen K.
Bayside, NY
2/6/2012
I was quite pleased with this restaurant! The octopus melts in your mouth!THe only complaint I have is that my stuffed filet of sole was a bit overdone.Other than that, I will definitely be back!
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Review from P B.
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
2/16/2012
I was at Psari Seafood Restaurant and Bar for a Valentine Day celebration and am so glad we chose to come here.
We ordered a dozens oysters and they were very good. The grilled octupus tasted like bacon it was that good. I never had grilled octupus that tasted that good before. We also had the grilled whole red snapped which was truely amazing. It was moist and flavorful. the lemon potatoes were good. Our server Stella was very nice and knowledgeable. The whole staff was very friendly.
A very good experience and will definitely go back. -
Review from Mikkel M.
Manhattan, NY
6/9/2011
I went here on a Tuesday night around 9pm (2 adults). It wasn't that busy, and we had great service & great food. Loved that we could sit outside on such a nice evening. Our waitress was very attentive. We ordered a lot of appetizers for the meal instead of getting entrees, which for was great for us. We got to taste a little of a lot of their menu.
We loved everything we ordered: mussels in marinara sauce, Greek salad, grilled octopus, tzatziki dip that came with pita bread, and lemon potatoes. They gave us garlic bread for the table too that was great to dip in the leftover marinara sauce. 2 glasses of Sauvignon Blanc completed the meal! They even gave us complimentary desserts. It was a little too much food for 2 people so next time we'll order less but it was all delicious and we were happy to have leftovers.
We would certainly recommend it and we'll be going back! -
Review from Amy S.
11/21/2011 7 photos
To find Psari*, just look for the sign that says "Greek Captain." http://www.yelp.com/us... Let me explain... After moving I wanted to take my old landlord out for lunch as a thank you for everything. That brought us to "Greek Captain", a restaurant she used to frequent for great seafood back when she lived in Astoria. When we got there, she was surprised to see a more upscale look to Psari, the restaurant that she once knew as Greek Captain. According to our friendly waitress, Stella, the restaurant changed ownership four years ago and it was redone two years ago with a new name, but they kept the "Greek Captain" sign for old times sake. Luckily they also kept their fresh seafood that's made to order. Though some might find the double name confusing, I think it's a smart move; Psari can reel in new customers with their classier name and classier look while "Greek Captain" can keep long time customers on the hook.
We started with GARLIC BREAD (complimentary with any entrée) http://www.yelp.com/us... and GREEK SALAD. http://www.yelp.com/us... The bread was toasty warm when brought to our table and it had just the right amount of garlic, spices and butter. All the ingredients in the salad were very fresh and didn't even need much dressing to taste good. Yum and yum! I could have made a meal out of just the bread and salad.
Psari has a huge list of seafood that you can have fried, broiled, or grilled. Most are market price so I recommend asking the waitress to get an idea of what's good and fresh that day. We decided to share the GREEK COMBO (crab legs, scallops, lobster tail, shrimp, clams). http://www.yelp.com/us... It usually comes with the shrimp and clams stuffed but we opted to have them plain since we both aren't fans of the breading that's usually in stuffed seafood. All seafood is made to oder so it can take a little while to come out but it's so worth it. The seafood was perfectly cooked and only lightly seasoned, just the way I like it. All it needed was a squeeze of lemon. Speaking of which, Psari gives each table a plate of lemon wedges to use with anything and everything; Greek restaurants score brownie points with me if they do that.
All entrées come with a side of lemon potatoes, baked potato, french fries, Greek potato chips, rice or vegetables. We chose the LEMON POTATOES. http://www.yelp.com/us... They weren't amazing but a solid accompaniment to the seafood platter.
We ended with a small slice of GALAKTOMPOUREKO http://www.yelp.com/us... each, a typical complimentary dessert at Greek restaurants. I wasn't a fan of Psari's. It was much too sweet and syrupy and I gave up after two small bites.
Despite the dessert, I'm glad my old landlord introduced me to Psari. The food is on par with the famous Taverna Kyclades, arguably the most famous and popular Greek restaurant in Astoria. I'm filing Psari away in my head as a great place to take my parents (they love seafood!) the next time they're in town. I'm a fan!
*Psari means "fish" in Greek.Listed in: Why leave Astoria?
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Review from Renee C.
New York, NY
Triple like!...as we found this place on a detour in the midst of the 5 Boro Bike Tour while in Astoria after coming off the Queensborough Bridge. We were looking for a bite to eat before heading back on track! I love finding random great grub so unexpectedly!
Fish is their specialty... but their FETA CHEESE was AMAZING!!!.... little drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice on their Greek salad with the side of the most amazing GARLIC TOAST was the most fabulous things yet!
The portions were big! I couldn't finish the broiled salmon by myself! I tried the flounder, amazing too! All of the fish come with sides too....Gnom gnom gnom gnom! :) -
Review from Jeremy J.
Long Island City, NY
4/1/2012
1) Food : Rating 3 (average)
a. Appetizer: Mussels Marinara / Garlic Bread
i. Sauce was flavorful, Garlic bread was excellent!
b. Entrée: Lobster (grilled)
i. Lobster was a bit over cooked.
2) Service: Rating 4 (above average)
a. Waiter was tentative and made sure we were satisfied with each course.
3) Overall Experience: Rating 3 (average)
a. No wow factor. Food was decent; restaurant is well kept. I would go back. -
Review from Sherrita S.
Inwood, NY
2/3/2012
My husband and I really love the food here. They have a limited but tasty happy hour menu, with oysters, sangria, fish and chips. I have had the oysters they are fresh and tasty. I love the Sangria not sweet and no overly fruity. The servings are generous and the are nice enough to give you a sweet Greek pastry at the end of your meal. Thing I have enjoyed at Psari are the fish and chips, the calamari, grilled octopus and the beet salad. So far all the things I have had there were delicious and we plan to keep going back.
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Review from Sonia N.
LeFrak City, Queens, NY
1/27/2012
I bought a lobster meal for 2 from Groupon for my parents. My mom who is very picky was impressed by the quality of food and great service. The seafood soup was their favorite. We now go there every week. Great and fresh food, affordable prices and exceptional service. Not to mention good portion sizes, not common for seafood places.
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Review from Akelah P.
Brooklyn, NY
3/25/2012
It was a cute lil spot. The garlic bread was soooo good. I wanted to continue eating that as my meal. We had the calamari which was a lil bland but the sauces made up for it. The shrimp bisque is mmmm good. The whole lobster was good, a lil overcooked but still juicy. The seafood combo (grilled) was good. The steamed veggies was super bland. The drinks are super strong. I definitely wanna try some other stuff.
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Review from Petros H.
Astoria, NY
4/19/2011
We walked in on Palm Sunday, 3adults and 2 kids, about 3:00pm.
I did not expect much, given this is probably the busiest day of the year for a Greek seafood restaurant in Astoria.
To my surprise we sat down in just a few minutes. The restaurant was very busy.
Polite waitress comes over to take our order without taking notes and clearly stressed...
I start to worry.....
Well, all the food made it to our table a-ok! The appetizers and salads were all excellent. We had salmon, sole, scallops, shrimp and octopus. The fish was of 3and a half stars but given the day, it was very good....
Nice environment, very good service and food. Will definitely recommend.
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Review from Elizabeth S.
Rego Park, NY
8/12/2011
Came here with my coworkers last night and let me tell you it was probably the best Greek food that I ever had. We were party of 5 and we just ordered a whole bunch of appetizers. My two favorites was the grilled octopus and the calamari. The grill octopus was so tender... delicious.
Our waitress was very kind, she even mentioned to us about their happy hour which I will be coming by for very soon! Yes, the place is a bit pricey but worth it. Thanks Psari!
