Lokanta is an excellent Turkish spot in Astoria, and it’s BYOB.

Abuqir is a small Egyptian restaurant in Astoria with incredible seafood.

Trattoria L’icontro is not only awesome, but worthy of a trip to Astoria with a group of your friends. Everything about the space is thoroughly cheesy and overstated, but that’s kind of the whole p...

"NO MENUS. JUST FISH" is pretty much everything you need to know about this Astoria restaurant.

Sometimes it’s fun to eat like a kid. Sometimes.

Favela Grill is a Brazilian spot in Astoria that’s a good option for group dinners, especially on weekends when there’s live music.

Seva is an absolutely fantastic Indian restaurant in Astoria.

Agnanti Meze is a casual spot across from Astoria Park, and it has some of the best Greek food in the city. Bring a group, and order the octopus.

Zenon Taverna is a Greek-Cypriot restaurant in Astoria where you can get a great, affordable prix-fixe with an excessive amount of (very good) food.

Akrotiri is an upscale Greek spot in Astoria where you can get a whole fish, some lobster pasta, or a very good plate of octopus.

Telly’s Taverna has some of the best Greek food in Astoria.

Ovelia is a casual Greek restaurant in Astoria with really good brunch on weekends.

Bahari Estiatorio is a Greek spot in Astoria that’s great for big groups.

Aliada is a Greek restaurant in Astoria that’s great for families and sitting outside.

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is a massive outdoor bar in Astoria that’s a great place to day drink with a group.

Icon in Astoria is a laid-back gay bar during the week and a lively dance club on the weekends.