The eternal line outside Taverna Kyclades is Astoria's most reliable landmark. This narrow Ditmars Boulevard taverna has been the standard-bearer of Greek seafood in Queens for decades — the place every Greek New Yorker's family measures other restaurants against.
Grilled octopus with a proper char, whole porgies and branzino, lemon potatoes that absorb the fish's juices — the kitchen does simple things at volume without ever letting standards slip. The free galaktoboureko (custard pastry) at meal's end is a beloved tradition. No reservations; go at odd hours or embrace the wait as part of the pilgrimage.
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