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Taverna Kyclades in Astoria is a one star Greek restaurant. They're still working to earn their stars. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow this Greek restaurant in a sea of many in the neighborhood is able to stand out with it fantastic seafood dishes.My hubby and I shared the seafood "house special" which included huge scallops,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the only greek food my wife will eat. grilled sardines for her, usually salmon for me. we both enjoy the grilled octopus and squid. beets appeal, tho my forbears were considerably more north...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great, but customer serivice does not exsist at this place. We had horrible service more than twice, same male waiter in 40s. We complained to the manager, but they won't take any action, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If deep fried fish in lard is good food then I guess the reviews make sense. Terrible food. It's the Mcdonalds of Greek food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely loved this place. 6 of us went on a Friday night so of course we had to wait, but totally worth it. My favorite apps that we tried were the spearings, grilled octopus and peasant salad. And...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
sometimes hype is enough for people to think they are having good food. My grilled octopus was not grilled, my lemon potato was salty.Im greek and my dads a greek chef so ummmm yeah, I know my greek...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I ate at this restaurant was delicious. From the peasant salad to the grilled octopus to the broiled scallops and swordfish.The best thing of all? The mandatory dessert, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lines at this place are daunting. Also promising. Why do so many people want to pack this place? Because it's great. Simply prepared, generous portions of Greek seafood at a price that's almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once you are in the vicinity, the smell of grilled octopus wafting in the air says: you are in store for gastonomical wonderment. Kyclades offers the most amazing grilled octopus; the best I ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Greek food in a Greek town. Locals love it, the city flocks here, seats are almost impossible, and there are no reservations. Instant classic!I love the menu with its great reasonable priced...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their food, but I couldn't give them 5 stars because I've had some iffy experiences with the service there, and once I felt sick after eating their Seafood special...although no one else I ate it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wife and I went here for our anniversary lunch. The lunch specials are a great deal because they're some of the more popular dishes except a few bucks cheaper. Plus they're still plenty big so you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gr8 service, good seafood!Main Course:Swordfish (Really good, and i hate seafood :-|)T-Bone - Not a big fan :-(But the service was gr8and very down to earth staff. They changed my out look on seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I'd give it 10 stars if i could.Went tonight with friends to celebrate a birthday. The wait was kinda long - about 45 minutes and we arrived at 5:30. We ordered everything - calamari, peasant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far one of the BEST seafood restaurants I have found in the city! It's Greek and its good, and damn do they know how to season their fishes! Mammamia!Whether its a Saturday or a Tuesday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a late brunch on Sunday around 4pm, that's the least busy time for most restaurants. However, there was a line for this place. Ordered Cold Antipasto, Grilled Quails, and a grilled fish. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
got here at 11:30am on a sat afternoon... tables pretty much all set up already so we sat down even tho the restaurant didn't open til noon... not crowded at all... i guess the crowds yelp talked bout...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really GREAT GREEK!!!! Simple and fresh and all that it should be. The wait is worth it, as this is the place experience authentic Greek food in New York. The staff and the owners are very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I went out of my way to check out this location. The best fried cheese ever. They specialize in seafood, and they did not disappoint: 7 large shrimp in their Greek Shrimp Special (think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went last Friday when it was pouring rain. Needless to say we got a seat right away. Still by the time we were done, the usual crowd had braved the weather to stop in. I braved worse weather, so I win...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars.. almost gets a 5.My Astoria residing Cousin took me here in preference to to my usual. We turned up late but still had to wait in line for about 30 minutes. But the wait was certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taverna Kyclades is everything Yelpers have said that it is -- the seafood is fresh and the prices reasonable. Do expect to wait for your table, especially when coming with a larger party. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is without a doubt the best, freshest, most reasonably priced seafood experience in NY. Whoever disagrees, hasn't had a good piece of fish in their lives and probably doesn't know any better....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent for lunch! Great potatoes and lima beans. I know lima beans sounds gross, but they're awesome!! Definitely a must!The peasant salad is also delicious. It's my Greek spot!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is definitely worth the 1 hour wait time, which is about average on the weekends. One cool thing is that they'll take down your number and call you when your table is ready. Astoria is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The go-to place in Astoria for Greek.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about fate, we came here as a second option to celebrate my dad's birthday, I dont think I've ever eaten such succulent seafood. We got here early, with no wait, but as we were leaving, the line...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tremendous food, simple as that! I have been travelling to NY for work for months, and every time I find myself in this area, no matter what time of year, this restaurant is consistently crowded while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI've been going to this place for years. I like most of the seafood here (Some of my favorites are the fried/broiled whiting, fried/grilled shrimp, stuffed shrimp, stuffed fillet and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food. Long wait... so worth it. If you plan your evening right, you won't even notice the wait.Go before you're hungry. Put your name in. Go down the street to the local bar for happy hour....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get why this place gets such raving reviews. it's mediocre at best. the food is very bland, not much seasoning used here, just olive oil and maybe a dash of pepper on most stuff. if i were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't experienced Taverna yet, it's definitely worth the wait time and the trek out to Ditmars. The seafood here was so fresh and served family style, with lots of sides and entrees to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This small bustling restaurant is amongst dozens of places serving Greek food on Ditmars in Astoria, yet it is the only one that is consistently crowded. Everything is so simply prepared, yet so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited an hour and a half to eat here and it was totally worth it. Loved the grilled squid and fish!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place~Sitting outside is a nice plus (though flys can be a problem because of the top tomato market next door)Food is fresh and fairly pricedApp's are very good though not the highlight~It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is definitely worth it! However, I will say the hosts are either rude, aloof, or a combination of the two. They'll call tables when they're not ready, skip to "regulars" first, and take names...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand why people adore this place. The fish is not amazing nor particularly fresh, the service is horrible, the tables are too close and the locale is too loud. There are both better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Greek food in the neighborhood.....grilled octopus, peasant salad, grilled whitings, horta, t-bone steak and the dessert is to die for =) this place is worth going back! I've been there 4 times...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a group of friends for a birthday. It was ok food, but I can't say that I would go back to it. They don't really focus on presentation or garnish - it's just the food you ordered right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just tried Taverna Kyclades for the first time last week, ecouraged by all the Yelp raves stating this was "the" Greek place to chow down at. While I'm not sure it entirely lives up to the hype, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had Grilled Shrimp with lemon potatoes that were amazing. Don't know what was better the shrimp or potatoes. Last time I was there the Greek lady sitting next to me returned a huge beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never returned dissatisfied. I can't say it is the best Greek seafood place in town but definitely worth coming back time after time. For me, 5 stars is reserved for the only the rare best of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taverna Kyclades is the most highly regarded and popular Greek seafood restaurant in NYC with good reason. The food is incomparably good. The service is matter-of-fact, and focused on the food;...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
grilled octopus was amazing. tender, well seasoned smokiness without an overwhelming char.greek spreads (taramosalata, skordalio, tzatziki) and dolma were very generousthe technicolor peasant salad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To taste authentic Greek food, or any of NYC's hundreds of diverse ethnic cuisines, you have to leave the isle of Manhattan and dive into the heart of the respective ethnic community, find a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had dinner here last week with a group of friends. there were 11 or 12 of us so we did have to wait around 50min (wed night around 8pm), but you can give them your cell # and head to a bar for some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's do something that's a little bit above the $2-5 range for a change. I had a terrific time at Kyclades yesterday, keeping in line with the great meals I've had there previously. Oh, the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not get the buzz about this place.Every time I get off the subway at Ditmars and walk to my boyfriend's house, I pass Taverna Kyclades. And no matter what time we walk by, this place is always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this one might be a bit long. So, my good friend from work has been inviting me over for dinner a bit lately. I have been bonding with her and her roommate and we decided that we should all travel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time you walk by around 7:00 PM, you think to yourself, "Oh!? This place must be nice."The second, third, fourth, fifth and infinite times you pass by at almost every hour of the day (even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WTF, there are LINES here at 10:30 p.m....and GREEK PEOPLE are waiting in the lines to eat at this Greek restaurant?? Damn, it must be good...and it is. You've gotta get the grilled octopus. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even waste words. Let me just say DOWNRIGHT SPECTACULAR!!!! We waited months to go here simply because we had ZERO patience or tolerance to wait for a table, but OMG - it's scrumptious. There...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding seafood. Very popular with locals. I've lunched at Kyclades twice, both times trying to impress visitors to my neighborhood. Boy, did I succeed. Kyclades has made my shortlist of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I got there at 7:35pm on a Saturday night and they told me about an hour wait... an hour came and gone and we were finally sitting at 9:20 or so.The food however, was delicious, well The Broiled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, quick & efficient service. Yes, there is always a wait since the place is packed. But for a place for fresh seafood, high turnover is a good thing. It is loud & boisterous, so if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place because we went to a restaurant across the street and given the line - we were obviously intrigued. The previous yelps say it all - amazing food, good service and tremendous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love walking into this place on sunday and seeing every Greek family from the neighborhood having dinner. If you only speak English, you will be in the minority here. The service is friendly (if not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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I brought my guests there all the way from manhattan and we had grilled seabass as a main dish. It was very delisious. Their peasant salad was very fresh. The calamari was so nice and crispy but sauce could be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST greek seafood restaurant, period!Do not miss sardines!
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place must be good, it was crowded even on a Monday.Wow, this is the first time I went to a Greek seafood restaurant in Astoria. I guess I should spend more time out in Astoria. Anyway, it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Street parking definitely doable. On a cold winter Saturday night at 8pm the line was out the door. We were told 40 min wait but it was close to 1hr 30min. Understandable when we saw some couples...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Came here for dinner on Valentines Day with my loved one. We both enjoyed the appetizers and our meals. Prices were fairly reasonably, service was ok. Will try this place on another quieter night.. hopefully...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like idiots, we went to this place for V-day dinner. The good thing (for my procrastinating butt) is that they don't take reservations. The bad thing is, they don't take reservations. There was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT come here if you need to operate heavy machinery or otherwise be conscious after dinner. YOU WILL fall into a food induced coma. DO come here if you are prepared to eat ungodly amounts of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We picked this place as our Valentine's Day restaurant for dinner in Astoria tonight, and we are sooo happy that we came here. Out of all the Greek restaurants in the area, this place had the most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were going to Kabab Cafe but did not know it was closed on Mondays. So I checked nearby places on my trusty iPhone Yelp and it pointed us here, which turned out to be a nice find.The seafood was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG this place was awesome!!! Their portions were big and the prices were moderate. The chef (or was he the owner..maybe both??) was soo nice..We got there about an 1hr b4 closing and maybe he...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seafood tasted really fresh!It's inexpensive considering the quality of seafood you get. Everyone must try the stuffed clams with crab meat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually come into the place, sit down and eat. Me and my friends ordered about $70 worth of food for delivery. When my friend first gave me the menu for Kyclades, I was a bit surprised. No...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing. I would say it is reasonably priced for as good as it is. We had to wait a long time and outside, but the staff brought everyone waiting a glass of wine on the house....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. We stumbled upon this place w/o yelping it and decided to have a looksie since we were hungry. We were in for a treat. Now I go every so often, so to moderate my gorging. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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I was there with my husband on Monday night and the place was packed.So being in restaurant business for a quiet while we know that it must be something in this place that attracts customers.We were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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I've been going to Taverna Kyclades off and on for several years now and while the quality of the seafood has remained excellent, the rest of the menu is just ok. Coupled with the wait time (don't even bother...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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While there always seems to be a line to get in... what you get is well worth the wait! There's a line for a reason... people know good food when then find it. The seafood dishes have consistantly been full of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
round 2!this is still a fantastic seafood restaurant. this time we ordered the swordfish to go. it was FABULOUS and still tasted wonderful the next day (you'll always have leftovers here), reheated....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get there early there's a huge line but it's well worth it! These people understand the cusine and you will enjoy every minute of your meal. I agree with the other posts the Octopus is a must have!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason why there are always people waiting outside on the sidewalk for a table at this tiny neighborhood cafe.The menu is mostly Greek-style seafood, with a few classic Greek specialities...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing lunch specials! Fresh seafood, very good lemon potatoes (although I haven't had them anywhere else, so sorry to the connoiseurs out there who might disagree), and extremely reasonable lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Taverna Kyclades is certainly worth going to at least once. It really is rare to find a restaurant that consistently serves fresh seafood for such prices, in redonculous sizes (not to mention the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at many Greek restaurants and homes here and in Greece. I am not Greek but it is my favorite cuisine. Taverna Kyclades is far and away my favorite Greek Spot. I have been there many times...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Across the street there was an empty Italian restaurant. Down the block another near-empty Greek restaurant. But early on a Sunday evening (around 5:30), not only was Taverna Kyclades busy, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When asked where to go in Astoria for Greek food, I ask, "Do you like Seafood?"If the answer is yes, than this is the place I demand you go. They have the freshest, best prepared seafood in Astoria,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing, i have never had anything bad here, i suggest everyone go as soon as you can, no matter where you live.the spinach pie is quite frankly th best spinach pie ever, same with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to update my original review of this place for awhile, I thought I gave it a 2 last time so was going to give it a 4 this time....but I would like to actually give it a 4.5 now....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here to try one thing it's got to be the OCTOPUS!!! I came here with a friend who just did an internship in Greece and she said it was just as good if not better. She told me that in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a wait at night, but the food is good. Sometimes they give you free drinks while you're in line. I love the crusty, fresh bread they give you. Just the appetizer menu alone is enough...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were there with a large group, which led to somewhat confusing service; I had salmon, which was slightly overcooked but still tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, if you love fish there is no where else to go in Queens and possibly even Manhattan as good as Kyclades.Go with an appetite because you will definitely eat too much.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I've eaten there several times, sometimes we've had to wait long, others we've been seated pretty much right away, usually this all depends on party size. I always start with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We knew the deal - it was going to be a long ass wait for our table of 8. We had a very crabby and forgetful waitress, but like every other good Greek restaurant in the area, you put up with terrible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my favorite restaurant in New York City. I do not say this lightly either. I love going out to restaurants and this is my favorite. They knock it out of the park on all fronts:1. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place through Yelp reviews. I went here with a Japanese coworker and we found this place to be busy. It took us about 5 mins to get seated and we sat outside. Unfortunately, we just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't really a big fan of Greek food before I went here so I was pretty bummed out when this won the vote among my roommates and me.First thing I noticed as we went it was the staff. They were all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well played, Kyclades. Well played.We arrived at Taverna Kyclades and saw quite a line on the sidewalk. So, we put our name on the list and went somewhere else for a drink to warm up for our pending...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am starting to feel like the Rosa Parks of Astoria. Is there some kind of feud the Italians and the Greeks have that I am not aware of? This is the third Greek restaurant in Astoria I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Great FOOD,Very nice family .....Best deal for sea food in NYC, no BS !!!! LONG wait time ANY day of the week! 7PM to 10:30 pm....But The BEST is always worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner last night with a friend and was amazed by the experience, both the positives and negatives. First the negatives:1 - As other people have pointed out, expect a wait. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes, they deliver the heaping plateful here. A $10 peasant salad that could feed five. Grilled calamari swollen to the size of jumbo tiger prawns. It would almost be unsettling if the place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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you might wait a little for the but it's definitely worth it I've been there a lot for there delicious seafood i cant tell which is better but my favorite was the sword fish kabob ' and the last time i went i...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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I've been here several times now with friends and there's something about the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!! Had the Grilled Sardines and the Grilled Calamari today. PERFECT!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend you make the trek to Astoria's Greek seafood mecca, Taverna Kyclades. Our first attempt to eat here was a disaster, it's unwavering popularity meant an hour long wait on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have heard so many good things about kyclades that i had to try it, so my boyfriend and I went there last night. The restaurants design is really cute, you actually feel like you're by the water...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends and although everyone else seems to be raving about the seafood, I found that to be my least favorite part of the meal. I loved all the apps we ordered, the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Preface to this review: I'm eating my leftovers as I write. And they're still pretty good.We got to Taverna on Saturday night at around 7:30. The girl told us it'd be between 40 mins and an hour, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love myself some greek/mediterranean food but i have to say that this place is alright. It lost big points for its service. Our food took forever to come out. In fact, people who came after us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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the portions are great, service lousy, the wait is BEYOND ridiculous and the place is way too small. Friendly owner, good food, and prices are reasonable. No parking available, not even valet esp. on Friday or...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the wait is a while, only because its such a cute place, and the food is sooo fresh and delish!!...i had a greek salad..loved it...it was alot, i couldnt finish it, i also had some grilled shrimp..wow...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST seafood in NYC - or perhaps EVER!The grilled calamari are always perfectly grilled, along with just the right seasoning (it must be a secret). The portions are so big that you will be fine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Might be my favorite restaurant in Astoria! This place is fantastic. Although its very busy and you usually have to wait a while. The fish is very fresh and cooked to perfection. I had the red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as Greek as it's going to get in NYC. Okay, I take that back, I have nothing to base that on since I've never been to Greece. That said, Taverna Kyclades really does remind me of that episode...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aces, one of the best joints in the neighborhood, and not just because I'm Greek. The sides and appetizers can be "meh" sometimes (I had a sausage meze there a couple weekends ago that was just way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice, and both times had the grilled swordfish, which is still the best I've ever had. Swordfish is really easy to overcook because it's such a firm fish, but they did it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taverna Kyclades is well worth the trip to Astoria and the inevitable wait. Hopstop gave it 48 minutes from the Upper East Side and that was conservative so it's pretty easy to get to for you outer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food in a corny setting. Is indeed extremely fresh and great quality fish. Octopus stands out as their best flavored item. Very tender and juicy. JUICY! Got some free wine while we waited for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had to wait a while even on a Monday night, but I passed the time by shopping at the little market next door. Almost everything here was unexpectedly wonderful and full of small revelations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What ever night - Tues or a sunday night- there is always a line!! This place is a great date spot. The secret is to go in the afternoon- it's not as packed and the service is better. Try the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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really bad food....the service is the one offer by diners. the waiters are old but they barely speak good english. so it wasnt easy to communicate with them. they rush people out. fish is not as fresh as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a group of friends/business associates at their hotel last night. At one of our friend's urging, we hopped into a limo and left Manhattan for Queens. I was perplexed why we felt the need to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Every time I go to Taverna Kyclades, I have to get the peasant salad and the greek style shrimp (broiled in bubbly tomato/bell peppers and melty feta). They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on Sunday evening and it was phenomenal. I can't even express in words how incredible this restaurant was. We waited for about twenty to twenty-five minutes but it was totally worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss my old Greek nabe!Wouldn't say I was a regular at this place, but whenever the jovial chef lumbered out of the kitchen so greet patrons, he never failed to remember me. And that made me HAPPY....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You see, there are many reasons why I love living in Astoria. One, my rent is still pretty reasonable. Two, my commute's usually bearable. But three, I'm within walking distance of seriously the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taverna Kyclades! I make sure to go here whenever I go to NY. Even if the wait is long and we're short on time, we get an order of grilled octopus to go, sit down at a bench on Ditmars, and chow...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is always a good sign when a restaurant is crowded, you know right off that it has got something going for it. And in Astoria, in a Greek place, you know it is authentic. Taverna Kyclades is right...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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We were the only two non-Greek people in the restaurant so we took that as a good sign. We didn't have any problem with the service - it was quick, attentative, and all around excellent. They told us there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, but I'm not feeling it. The ambiance in this place is pathetico (unless maybe you get to sit outside in the summer), the service unprofessional, the prices too high for Queens and the food,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you go Greek, you go big or go home. So when you go to Taverna Kyclades, I suggest you go with an empty stomach and with someone(s) willing to do the same.A block or two from the final stop on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't going to review Kyclades tonight, because after a big dinner there, I came home heavy and sleepy. But it was 9:30 p.m, and who goes to bed at 9:30 p.m.?! Not me, that's for sure. So, instead,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They give large portions. Very popular. We had to wait in line for at least 30 min. i think it would of been much longer but we decided to see outside.I didn't really like the food. Yellow rice is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Chicago, I wanted to explore more of NY than Times Square and the Empire State Building, so some friends recommended we try this place.First off the nearly 2 hour wait was absurd. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place SUCKS!!! I don't get it. I really don't. There's a line at this place pretty much everynight (I pass by it everyday), and the other yelpers recommend it highly, but the food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Greek joints I've been to in NY. Think Avra, but without the pretense, price and lines. The fried cheese is addictive!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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We went there with my wife from our frend recomendation. This restaurant is amazing. We love food there ... perfect, absolutly perfect: fresh, big portion, not enough to tell. We really recomend to go there.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am following the crowd on this one...thanks to all my fellow yelpers, I went to Taverna Kyclades and it was amazing..the Greek Salad was fresh with very ripe and delicious tomatoes, the fresh slab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A warm night, a cool breeze. Sitting beneath an outdoor tent, absorbing the ambiance of a festive summer evening in Astoria. Last night I had dinner at Taverna Kyclades with a couple of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im so grateful to live less than 5 blocks from this heavenly restaurant. Fish is the must-have. The portions are mammoth. Best bet is to get a party of four together, order 3 main courses, one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mecca of all Greek establishments lies here, a simple looking restaurant with a small interior and a large outdoor seating area that is busy practically every night for a good reason - amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was left alone on the first day to find lunch for myself. I thought it best to ask a local. I smelled my way into Martha's Country Bakery and asked the girl behind the counter where the best Greek...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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I go to Taverna Kyclades often for their awesome food. The meats and fishes are fresh and cooked in a healthy manner. The portions are huge. The staff is great. The environment is very Greek. This is one of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Having first visited Astoria a few years ago, this was the first restaurant I tried. Coincidentally, it was the first Greek restaurant for me as well. I fell for this tiny eatery immediately. Grilled seafood...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give four stars overall, because frankly I've only been once (an hour ago) and it was at lunch. So we just strolled in and got lunch specials.The paid stuff:Spaghetti and meat sauce was on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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The 45min wait was well worth it and we ordered waay too much food as usual. The lemon potatoes were bomb and the calamari was perfect, lightly fried, the way it should be. For entre I had the grilled shrimp...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
freaking AMAZING!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 45min wait was well worth it and we ordered waay too much food as usual. The lemon potatoes were bomb and the calamari was perfect, lightly fried, the way it should be. For entre I had the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Recently we had our second visit to this restaurant. Our first experience was pleasant-- food good but not romantic for a quiet conversation. Our second visit -- the quality of the food was less than average....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first restaurant visit based on Yelp reviews and ratings...and I was not disappointed! What a great place. Went on a Tuesday night around 8PM and had to wait just 15 min for a table....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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I just moved to the neighborhood and my landlord reccommended this place. I'm not a seafood fan, but everyone else in my party was so we decided to go. Besides the 1.5hr wait it was AMAZING. The food is fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Delicious fish and generous portions of entree's and sides. Salads very large and fresh with good amount of feta cheeese. Attentive service, even when waiting ( approx.30 mins.) for a table of 6 on a sunday....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious fresh greek food. Went here with another couple last night. We got ourselves a whole mess of appetizers including the cold dips, dolmades, saganaki,and grilled octopus. Everything was so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I adore this play. I am stingy with my five-star ratings (if you don't believe me, check my history) but this place deserves it. Taverna Kyclades is a testament to it's own popularity on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have been dining here for many years. i was a finicky child who refused to eat seafood (especially fish) and this place just changed my mind completely. im just stinkin mad that everyone has found...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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They can get pretty busy and the wait line can be long( it has never been longer than 35 min for a large party of 8), but the food is totally amazing. The grilled octopus and the cold antipastos are cooked to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Word of Mouth Story:Last summer, Jill and I decided to explore the bike paths of New York City, and wound up traveling all the way from Chelsea to Astoria! (Yes, I'm fishing for compliments.)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
greek food does not get better than this. you must love seafood (though their kabobs are fantastic too). get the calamari as an appetiser. they also surprise you with free desert!!! I guess that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is THE BEST. I take everyone to this amazing Greek restaurant since I live in Astoria and on Ditmars Blvd. nearby as well but I think I would make a trip to go to this restaurant even if I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place! It has a lovely neighborhood atmosphere, lots of good food, specially the lemon potatoes, beets, spinach pie and swordfish. But, really, all his fish is fresh and good. It just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I love this place! Nestled under the N line dark and cosy. It's like something out of a favorite 70's noir film. That and their lamb shank, orzo dish is to die for and the lemon potatoes pure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Seafood....Great GReek Food (and a greek person is saying this)The Grilled Kalamari Is the best i have ever tasted anywhere & the Spinach pie just melts in your mouth.Its usually very crowded at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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I saw all the other greeks in tri state area. this place is the real deal. It is the best of the best. There is always a wait but trust me it is worthet. The fish is fresh as it came out from the sea just when...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amaaazing Greek food, so expect a wait. I had the best Greek salad I've ever tasted, plus amazing fresh fish and yummy lemon potatoes. Service was good. The patio (complete with trellis) along Ditmars...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Dinner at TK is always a pleasure as the food is TOP NOTCH and prepared well. The swordfish, chicken and rib eye last night were out of this world. The stuffed shrimp continues to be one of my favorites while...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love fresh and simply prepared sea food Kyclades is the best choice around. The sword fish and baby shark are delicious. Outide dining may be available but come early or be ready for a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Taverna is the best Greek food in Astoria! I have taken all the Italian and Jewish side of the family to this Greek dream and now they come down (and up) to eat here instead of visiting me!There is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Had dinner here last night and everything was delicious. The seafood was so fresh. Had grilled octopus and grilled calamari as appetizers and red snapper for the entree. Everything tasted as though it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving them a perfect rating for always serving me the best fresh seafood my mouth has been craving for. Swordfish, catch of the day, you name it, they cook it just right...juicy. This is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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sometimes you are in the mood for fish then this is the place to go. The fish is fresh and the food is good the prices moderate. I like the baby shark with skordalia .. The calamari is crispy and not rubbery...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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I feel like my grandmother flew in from greece just to cook for me. The fish is fresh and delicious. The price is right and the portions are hearty. Need nothing else.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the heart of Greek Astoria, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine while sitting at an outside table and watching the foot traffic on Ditmars Blvd. The stuffed shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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This place is not recommended on Saturday early evenings. Food was below average. Bread had a oil on it so it was messy. Village salad had a lot more cucumbers than tomatoes most likely because tomatoes are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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I only order the chicken and lemon potatoes here -- they are to be seen to be believed, so yummy, you crave them after a day or two of first having them. The owner/manager is a very warm and friendly person...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Lots of Greek places in Astoria, true, and many of them have fish, yes. But Kyclades is, hands down, the best. Most of their fish is simply prepared, but it is the best, freshest, most excellent cuts you will...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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This is the best seafood place in Queens...servings are plentiful and evey dish is delicious (except for the lemon potatoes). The peasant salad is a must, as well as the calamari (my favorite) and the red...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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I love this place...very casual, a great value, a wonderful owner who treats you like the most valued customer even if it's your first time. my roommate and i love to go on a nice night and sit outside. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2004
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This place has good food thats a nice value; but either out outside, weather permitting, do take out or stay away!! It was so loud and hot in this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2004
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It's a surprisingly tiny restaurant with excellent food and excellent service. In weekends it gets busy and there is a little bit of waiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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My wife and I had dinner at Kyclades last night and had a wonderful experience. We were made to feel at home the minute we walked in. Although we had a 15 minute wait, it didn't matter. My wife had swordfish...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2002
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seafood and kebab sandwiches are the specialties at this greek taverna. along with staples like spinach pie, greek salad and tzatziki (yogurt, garlic and cucumber dip), you'll find an array of salmon,...
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