"The Astoria Egyptian restaurant is less touristy and has a smaller footprint than places like Astoria Seafood, but the format is the same: Saddle up to the counter where there’s all sorts of fresh fish, shrimp, and other seafarers on display, select the catch, and tell the team how you want it cooked — fried, baked, grilled, blackened, etc. It’s hard to find a more blissful meal. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; takeout orders can be placed in person." - Melissa McCart