Psari Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The shrimps, the calamari, octopus, and of course the bread were fresh and delicious."
• "The food was amazing here i did even remember to take photos."
• "The food is always fresh and the service excellent."
• "Half dozen oysters were large and succulent, everything you'd want with a choice of sauces."
• "Their octopus is perfectly cooked, and their broiled fishes are always moist and rich."
• "The Broiled Combo was delicious. It had a good portion of salmon, flounder, shrimp, and scallops for two."
• "The food was fabulous! The best tzatziki I have ever had!"

Cons:

• "None of the fried smelts have been cleaned. It’s like I’m eating bitter sand with a hint of fish."
• "The fried calamari appetizer was bland with an unseasoned breading and the calamari was chewy."
• "For the price of $86 you can get rubbery crab legs that are no longer fresh."
• "The stuffed grape leaves were clearly microwaved and not fresh."
• "The Greek combo came with a lobster tail that seemed a bit bland, chewy and overcooked."
• "Oysters were sandy, had to clean my silverware and glasses, Our scallops were frozen not fresh, (very rubbery)."
• "The food tasted terrible.. there's absolutely no taste to the food.. extremely oily and it's very bland."

Service

Pros:

• "The service is top of the line and I'm always feeling beyond welcomed every time I come here."
• "The waitress was so nice and congenial."
• "Service was quick and good."
• "The staff's genuine warmth made me feel like a welcomed guest."
• "The staff were all very nice, professional, and helpful."
• "The customer service was great. The delivery was very fast and the food was still hot when it arrived."
• "The service was very good - attentive and kind server."

Cons:

• "Waiters absolutely rude instead to say sorry The over talk you and with big attitude."
• "The service is also sub par."
• "Service was lethargic."
• "The servers here are terrible. You wait forever for everything."
• "The staff is not helpful, bored and nasty."
• "Lousy service boring environment."
• "Service was horrible."

Value

Pros:

• "Psari delivers top-notch Mediterranean cuisine without breaking the bank."
• "They have well priced lunch specials."
• "Lunches include the full meal and very reasonably priced!"
• "The price is also very reasonable."
• "The food was fresh, very tasty and the prices were affordable."
• "Nice seafood restaurant without breaking the bank."
• "Bought a Groupon which included 2 baked lobsters, 2 sides and 2 glasses of wine for $38."

Cons:

• "They microwave it and charge $180."
• "For the price of $86 you can get rubbery crab legs that are no longer fresh."
• "It was on the expensive side."
• "They swiped my card TWICE!!!"
• "Not at all worth the price we paid or the travel time to get here."
• "The meal was listed as $108. We paid $49 and I still felt ripped off."
• "Total groupon trap. They jack up their prices to make you think you're getting a bargain."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Everything about this place was phenomenal. The outdoor 'indoor' dining was nice and warm."
• "You can celebrate just about anything at Psari."
• "This is a beautiful place very low key decor is nice."
• "The restaurant itself is beautiful to look at."
• "The place looks really clean and the ambiance is chill and has that marine vibe as you would expect from a Greek place."
• "I like the atmosphere, it's like being on the beach with their colorful shades of blue."
• "The ambiance was a blend of elegance and comfort."

Cons:

• "Could be very crowded on Saturday night, no great deserts, some selection of soups, typical selection of greek salads, could be challenging to locate the parking space(has no parking lot)."
• "Far better places in Astoria for seafood. Would not recommend."
• "Lousy service boring environment."
• "Would not return."
• "Total rip off & sent back."
• "If you do eat here, definitely do not get the crab legs. It's not worth the price."
• "I will never go there again!!! .. I felt cheated of my money!!!"