Authentic Greek seafood & traditional dishes w/ rave reviews for flavor & value. Great alternative to pricier spots.
This Greek eatery in Astoria offers a taste of traditional flavors with a focus on fresh seafood and classic dishes. Customers praise the quality and authenticity, often comparing it favorably to other popular spots in the area, noting it as a great alternative with better prices and fewer crowds. While the dining experience can get lively and service might fluctuate, the consistently delicious food makes it a worthwhile visit for anyone seeking genuine Greek cuisine.
This Greek restaurant is highly praised for its authentic cuisine, particularly its fresh seafood like octopus and cuttlefish. Classic Greek dishes such as moussaka, pastitsio, lamb chops, and grilled fish are also recommended. The horiatiki salad, dips, and various side dishes like orzo, lemon potatoes, and gigantes beans are noted as excellent choices. Overall, the food receives strong positive feedback, with some mentioning it offers comparable or better quality than other establishments at more favorable prices.
"Highly recommended dishes include horiatiki salad, various dips, pita, octopus, whole grilled fish, lamb chops, steak, moussaka, orzo, lemon potatoes, and gigantes beans."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, appreciating the authentic Greek flavors and quality of food, especially the seafood. While service can be inconsistent and the atmosphere lively, the food quality and value often outweigh these concerns.
Important Note
Service can be inconsistent and the atmosphere can be chaotic during waits, especially during peak times.
"Bahari is a frequently visited spot with very good food, comparable to other Greek restaurants. While it can be chaotic during waits and service can be inconsistent, the food quality is consistently high. Recommended dishes include horiatiki salad, dips, pita, octopus, grilled fish, lamb chops, steak, or moussaka, with sides like orzo, lemon potatoes, and gigantes beans."
Positive"The original poster inquired about Bahari, asking for thoughts on its authenticity and quality."
Neutral"Replying to a negative review of Nisí Estiatorio, this commenter recommended Bahari as an alternative."
Neutral"This restaurant in Astoria received a positive rating."
Positive"This restaurant in Astoria was recommended."
Neutral"The commenter suggests visiting Astoria in Queens for Greek food, specifically mentioning Bahari as a recommended spot."
Positive"Bahari is listed as one of the many Greek options available in Astoria."
Positive"Bahari in Astoria is recommended as a great Greek restaurant."
Positive"Bahari is suggested as a option for Greek seafood."
Neutral"Bahari is listed as one of the commenter's favorite Greek seafood restaurants."
Positive"Bahari is recommended for a more reasonable dining experience compared to other Astoria seafood options."
Positive"Bahari in Queens was mentioned as a place to get good fried calamari."
Positive"This user recommends Bahari in Astoria."
Positive"Bahari Estiatorio listed as one of the restaurants"
Neutral"User recommended Bahari."
Positive"Adds that the octopus at Bahari is also excellent."
Positive"Expresses that Bahari deserves more appreciation."
Positive"Recommends Bahari in Astoria for classic Greek dishes like fish, potatoes, greens, salad, moussaka, pastitsio, and lamb."
Positive"A user simply recommends Bahari Estitario as a favorite Greek spot in Astoria."
Positive"Recommends Bahari Estiatorio, specifically highlighting the cuttlefish as their favorite dish there."
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