What a fun experience and the food was fabulous! I ordered the baba ghanoush, which came with the best pita I’ve ever had. I didn’t see any menus, so you should ask the staff to guide you for a selection or read reviews before you go! I luckily had seen the tagine recommended, so I got the tagine with calamari and shrimp. Definitely a portion for two or more! I went as a solo diner and it was much too filling for just me. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go with a group, so you can order a few different things to share. The tagine came bubbling in a clay pot, and was very intensely flavored! Weirdly, I almost liked the vegetables more than the seafood! The shrimp seemed a little over cooked, but I think that’s the nature of this dish with shrimp. I would love to try again with a fish that could handle more intense heat. The tagine came with this wonderful onion rice that was a great pair. The meal came out to about $60 (with bottled water), which again would be a better situation for two! Next time, I’d love to try a whole fish and the fried calamari! Highly recommend making the trip to Astoria—it was walkable from the N and then walkable to the Museum of the Moving Image.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amarachi Okorom
I went to Abuqir on a Friday evening with a couple of friends. The place itself is quite small and very casual. We were seated immediately and then picked our seafood shortly after. The food was delicious and reasonable priced for seafood, although I wouldn’t suggest getting the octopus if you want to spend a more reasonable amount, as a singular piece cost $30. The scallops (grilled) and calamari (fried) were delicious, as were the sides (house salad with tons of fresh dill, babaghanoush and pita). I would come here again with a fellow seafood loving friend to try some of their fish.Parking: Crowded area and very difficult to find parking - it took us about 15-20 minutes and we parked a 10 min walk away.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush, Grilled Scallop, Homemade Salad, Calamari
A A
Extremely delicious and well cooked. Staff is attentive and kind.
Amazing little middle eastern seafood place. Food is amazing but owner has a weird demeanor. The place is too dirty and small which is idiotic.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Carolyn C
My boyfriend and I went for dinner and the staff was very friendly. We got there 30mins before we broke fast and the staff made sure the food came out just in time. Fish was excellent. Oh! and they gave us 2 dates each . Thank you!
KIM H
I love this place!Fried calamari and avocado salad are my favorite. Octopus not really my thing and it’s kind of pricy for the octopus, but anything else were great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cherish Cleveland
10’s across the board!! Family-friendly vibe for sure. My sister, my toddler and I dined here and we were greeted at the door by a gentleman of the restaurant who helped us bring in our stroller as it was cold and rainy outside! He was also quick to help us find an area to park the stroller as we sat and ate. The seafood is all fresh. You select which item you want and how you want it cooked. We had grilled shrimp, fried shrimp and calamari, the eggplant, the baba ganoush, scallops and the salad! Everything was all so good! Definitely worth more visits :-) Gave 4 stars for the atmosphere because the place is small, but it’s NY so hey!
The food quality was satisfactory, but the service left much to be desired. The staff exhibited a consistently poor attitude towards all clients, particularly the individual taking orders, who lacked welcoming behavior. Despite our group of four spending over $150, we were only provided with two small pieces of bread. When we requested more, the waiter initially ignored us, and after repeated requests, reluctantly brought two more pieces. Given the substantial food order, bread was essential, yet our requests were continually disregarded. To our surprise, we were charged for the bread upon receiving the check. Additionally, the establishment's small size and lack of cleanliness were notable, and the staff rushed to clear dishes from the table before we had finished our meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Adam Hassan
It's good place, for fresh seafood. Expensive but good food, tide space .
The best sea food in town no competitions. Go and try it your self or order online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriella
Flavors are fresh and delicate! Nice seafood selection and everything was cooked really nicely. Portions are just right and the prices are reasonable. Amazing feta salad and pita as well!
What a fun experience and the food was fabulous! I ordered the baba ghanoush, which came with the best pita I’ve ever had. I didn’t see any menus, so you should ask the staff to guide you for a selection or read reviews before you go! I luckily had seen the tagine recommended, so I got the tagine with calamari and shrimp. Definitely a portion for two or more! I went as a solo diner and it was much too filling for just me. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go with a group, so you can order a few different things to share. The tagine came bubbling in a clay pot, and was very intensely flavored! Weirdly, I almost liked the vegetables more than the seafood! The shrimp seemed a little over cooked, but I think that’s the nature of this dish with shrimp. I would love to try again with a fish that could handle more intense heat. The tagine came with this wonderful onion rice that was a great pair. The meal came out to about $60 (with bottled water), which again would be a better situation for two! Next time, I’d love to try a whole fish and the fried calamari! Highly recommend making the trip to Astoria—it was walkable from the N and then walkable to the Museum of the Moving Image.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Abuqir on a Friday evening with a couple of friends. The place itself is quite small and very casual. We were seated immediately and then picked our seafood shortly after. The food was delicious and reasonable priced for seafood, although I wouldn’t suggest getting the octopus if you want to spend a more reasonable amount, as a singular piece cost $30. The scallops (grilled) and calamari (fried) were delicious, as were the sides (house salad with tons of fresh dill, babaghanoush and pita). I would come here again with a fellow seafood loving friend to try some of their fish.Parking: Crowded area and very difficult to find parking - it took us about 15-20 minutes and we parked a 10 min walk away.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush, Grilled Scallop, Homemade Salad, Calamari
Extremely delicious and well cooked. Staff is attentive and kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Scallop, Blackened Branzino, Calamari
Amazing little middle eastern seafood place. Food is amazing but owner has a weird demeanor. The place is too dirty and small which is idiotic.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
My boyfriend and I went for dinner and the staff was very friendly. We got there 30mins before we broke fast and the staff made sure the food came out just in time. Fish was excellent. Oh! and they gave us 2 dates each . Thank you!
I love this place!Fried calamari and avocado salad are my favorite. Octopus not really my thing and it’s kind of pricy for the octopus, but anything else were great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10’s across the board!! Family-friendly vibe for sure. My sister, my toddler and I dined here and we were greeted at the door by a gentleman of the restaurant who helped us bring in our stroller as it was cold and rainy outside! He was also quick to help us find an area to park the stroller as we sat and ate. The seafood is all fresh. You select which item you want and how you want it cooked. We had grilled shrimp, fried shrimp and calamari, the eggplant, the baba ganoush, scallops and the salad! Everything was all so good! Definitely worth more visits :-) Gave 4 stars for the atmosphere because the place is small, but it’s NY so hey!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Scallop, Homemade Salad, Calamari
Very good taste
Service, food and atmosphere was horrendous.I had to beg for bread, salt/pepper and lemons.It was a sad scene.Halal carts give better service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent blackened Egyptian fish. So tender. Great fried fish. The
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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The food quality was satisfactory, but the service left much to be desired. The staff exhibited a consistently poor attitude towards all clients, particularly the individual taking orders, who lacked welcoming behavior. Despite our group of four spending over $150, we were only provided with two small pieces of bread. When we requested more, the waiter initially ignored us, and after repeated requests, reluctantly brought two more pieces. Given the substantial food order, bread was essential, yet our requests were continually disregarded. To our surprise, we were charged for the bread upon receiving the check. Additionally, the establishment's small size and lack of cleanliness were notable, and the staff rushed to clear dishes from the table before we had finished our meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
It's good place, for fresh seafood. Expensive but good food, tide space .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Abuqir Seafood, Baba Ganoush, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Scallop, Blackened Branzino
Delicious! I've never had branzino before and it was awesome. Homemade pita with homemade hummus & baba ganoush - fabulous.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Abuqir Seafood, Lobster Tail 8oz, Baba Ganoush, Grilled Scallop, Hummus, Homemade Salad, Eggplant Appetizer, Blackened Branzino
The best sea food in town no competitions. Go and try it your self or order online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flavors are fresh and delicate! Nice seafood selection and everything was cooked really nicely. Portions are just right and the prices are reasonable. Amazing feta salad and pita as well!