Taverna Kyclades
Astoria's World-Renowned Greek Seafood & Grilled Octopus Institution
Established in Astoria, Taverna Kyclades is the quintessential New York Greek taverna experience. Famous for lines wrapping around Ditmars Boulevard, diners are treated to whole Mediterranean branzino expertly crisped over coals, tender charred octopus, and complimentary warm galaktoboureko.
Active Specials & Happy Hours at Taverna Kyclades
Greek Island Ouzo & Meze Happy Hour
Enjoy half-priced glasses of imported Greek Plomari ouzo and complimentary grilled pita with house tzatziki with any grilled whole fish order from 4 PM to 7 PM.
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Live dynamic menu items, chef recommendations & dietary tags
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
Tender sushi-grade Spanish octopus charcoal-grilled with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and Greek oregano
GFSaganaki Pan-Seared Cheese
Traditional Greek kefalograviera cheese flamb茅ed table-side with fresh lemon juice
VegetarianTzatziki Dip with Warm Pita
Strained Greek yogurt, grated cucumbers, garlic, dill, and extra-virgin kalamata olive oil
VegetarianWhole Mediterranean Branzino (Lavraki)
Fresh whole sea bass charcoal-grilled with virgin olive oil, wild mountain oregano, and fresh lemon
GFSwordfish Kebab Platter
Skewered wild swordfish with bell peppers, sweet red onions, and lemon-oregano glaze over rice
GFJumbo Wild Sea Scallops
Pan-seared jumbo Atlantic sea scallops finished with white wine, capers, and garlic-herb butter
GFCharcoal-Grilled Lamb Chops (Paidakia)
Tender baby lamb chops marinated in rosemary, garlic, and Greek lemon oil with oven-roasted lemon potatoes
GFOven-Roasted Lemon Potatoes & Horta
Crispy golden Greek potatoes simmered in rich lemon-chicken broth with wild dandelion greens
GF, VegetarianWarm Galaktoboureko
Crispy semolina custard wrapped in golden phyllo pastry and soaked in orange-blossom thyme honey
Vegetarian