From the tavernas of Astoria to whitewashed Midtown estiatorios, Greek food in New York runs from $20 gyro feasts to $200 whole-fish dinners. These are the rooms that do it justice.
01$$$$Greek
Midtown, Manhattan
Whole fish displayed on ice, sold by the pound, grilled with lemon and olive oil. Milos is Greek seafood at its most luxurious — and prices to match. Go at lunch for the prix fixe — the same fish at a fraction of the dinner bill.
Quick InfoMap125 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
02$$Greek
Lower East Side, Manhattan
The no-reservations taverna at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge that made Greek food cool downtown. Come early, order the saganaki and the lamb. No reservations, so arrive early or plan on a glass of wine down the block.
Quick InfoMap130 Division St, New York, NY 10002
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Astoria, Queens
The Astoria seafood taverna with the eternal line out the door. Grilled octopus, lemon potatoes, and the free galaktoboureko at the end — worth every minute of the wait. The Astoria original still beats every outpost — go to the source.
Quick InfoMap33-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
04$$$$Greek
Midtown East, Manhattan
A grand, whitewashed estiatorio off Madison Avenue where the power-lunch crowd meets whole grilled branzino and a raw bar stacked high. Order the branzino and split the Greek spreads to start.
Quick InfoMap14 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022