Astoria Greek Cooking Anchored by Grilled Octopus and Rooster
Rustic stone-walled Astoria taverna where owners work the room and the Greek plates run well past the usual souvlaki.
🐙 Past the Usual Souvlaki
Astoria has no shortage of Greek kitchens, and this one keeps its regulars with exposed stone walls, dark wood beams, and a room that stays busy most nights. The menu reaches well past the standards, with grilled octopus that arrives charred and tender alongside Greek-style sausages, halloumi, and a slow-cooked rooster that rewards a longer table. Portions land large, meant for sharing across a spread rather than guarding your own plate. The attention shows in small ways, with owners circling the tables, checking in without hovering, and a kitchen that takes dietary notes seriously, including nut allergies. Close the meal the way the room does, over a Greek coffee and whatever dessert the kitchen recommends that evening. Doors open at noon daily and run to 10:00 PM on weeknights, 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, room enough for a long, unhurried dinner.
