Bahari Estiatorio

Awesome and authentic Greek restaurant in the heart of Astoria. Limited ParkNYC parking available right behind. Pace was packed on a Sunday afternoon - 5pm, we thought the odd hour would mean an empty restaurant. We went with the dishes Gemini / ChatGPT recommended - calamari, Krya assortment of spreads, with main course of lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, and a market recommendation of branzino. We loved every dish. The complimentary sooji (semolina) halwa was a great finish. A Greek beer and/or a Greek coffee will round up the meal.

As per normal, shortened review such as full dish descriptions due to char limit compared to the other site. I hosted a meal at this tasty Greek restaurant a few months ago with a large group, having been there years ago, back when they were Stamatis. The staff were very friendly and patient, offering recommendations for our large group on food and drink, whether it was wine or otherwise. I believe I had a glass of Assyrtiko, but I'm not sure. We shared a lot of dishes and had a reasonably priced and delicious meal. We got a couple of appetizers to split first. Our first to arrive was the Krya Pikilia. This is available in either a small or a large size, and we went with the latter, which was $21 and generously portioned. Some cucumber slices separated the various spreads, and they also served delicious toasted pita for dipping. The group as a whole loved the potato with garlic and the roasted eggplant, which had a nice smoky flavor. The fish eggs weren't as salty as usual, which was a plus; I liked the spicy feta, though a few others found it a bit too salty; and the yogurt was standard. This was a good mix overall. Our other appetizer was the Elliniki for $17.50 or $14 for the small. This was simple and fresh, but in retrospect, I probably would have preferred the agourontomata due to the large amount of bell peppers, as the best parts were the good-quality feta and the tomatoes, which the latter highlights. It was still pretty good, but I would only recommend it if you like green bell peppers. For main dishes, the place focuses on seafood, and we ordered a few. First was the dish I regrettably couldn't eat due to my cephalopod allergy. This was the Oktapodi Scharas for $28.75. The dish came with two meatier pieces, as well as one thinner, more grilled section that focused on the tentacle. I could tell by cutting the dish for the table that it was extremely tender, and everyone loved it, with many people also using some of the remaining pita to dip into the very flavorful oil on the bottom. The other seafood dishes were two Psari Scharas listed at MP/market price. The waiter went through the various options, and as we were getting some other food, I went with one around a pound and a half and another just over 2 pounds, with the prices at the end being pretty reasonable for the size, from what I recall. They also asked us if we wanted the whole fish or a filet, and we got the former, as many people, including myself, wanted the skin and didn't mind dealing with bones. Our choices were the Tsirpoura and the Lavraki. Of the two, I preferred the texture and flavor of the lavraki, but both were grilled perfectly. The rest of the main dishes were from the Kreatika Sta Karvouna section and all dishes here came with a choice of vegetable, potato, or rice. The surprise hit of the night came from there, the Sykotaki Moscharisio for $24.50. The liver was grilled perfectly with a wonderful texture and a very mild offal flavor. For the side, I ordered the Patates Lemonates, which were standard. There was also the solid Biftekia for $23. This came with three reasonably sized pieces of tender beef. There was finally the Arni Kokkinisto for $23.75. This was the most basic presentation of any of the dishes, with the lamb being tender but not that flavorful, so I probably would get the ground beef version next time. This was partially fixed by the side of spanakoryzo, or rice pilaf with spinach, which was tasty with a good texture. Sides in preference order- Spanakoryzo Gigantes, Patates Lemonates, Faolakia Yahni, Arakas. At the end of the meal, they gave us each a free dessert, which I believe was semolina pudding, or halvas simigdalenios. It had a mild sweetness to it and a slightly gritty texture. A few others didn't like it, but a bunch of us did and happily had their portion as well. This place was reasonable, and the food was high-quality. Combine that with the friendly service, and there are obvious reasons why this spot has been around for so long. I would recommend them if you're looking for a casual Greek spot.

Everything that we tried here was bomb. Highly recommend both grilled and fried calamari, it was very tender. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was great for big family dinner.

We are spoiled with the number of Greek restaurants in Astoria but I often pop into Bahari as it feels like you’re eating with family. I always feel welcomed in, can share a laugh with the staff, and leave very full and satisfied. Fun taking friends cause then you can try more dishes together 😋 already craving my next visit for saganaki.

We got the grilled octopus, quail, fasolakia lathera, and lemon potatoes. The grilled octopus by far was the favorite. Texture and flavor were amazing. Quail was a little dry. I think next time, we’ll stick with the seafood options. Those also seem to be the more popular offerings. Sides were solid. Seems to be a good place for family dinners and gatherings.

Bahari Estiatorio is one of Astoria's standout Greek spots, especially if you appreciate truly fresh seafood. The fish selection is excellent simple, clean, and perfectly prepared so the quality really shines. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully done, without being overcomplicated. The atmosphere is relaxed but refined, and the service is knowledgeable and friendly, especially when it comes to guiding you through the fish options. A great place for a classic Greek meal focused on freshness and quality

Michael was great waiter and he made my anniversary feel special . The food was delicious too.

The environment was nice, but overall, the experience didn’t live up to the expectations. I was surprised by the big difference between what we received and what others posted in their Google reviews—especially the $28 octopus dish, which came with just three tiny tentacles. I saw photos from other diners showing portions nearly twice the size. I'm not sure if there were other factors involved, but it felt inconsistent. The other dishes were a normal size, but the T-bone steak was just okay. Honestly, I think I could’ve gotten a better sear on it myself at home. All in all, it wasn’t terrible, but I wouldn’t go back. There are plenty of better options around—that’s just my opinion.

My mom is obsessed with this place! Every time she has a meet up with her girlfriends she brings them here. I've been maybe 3 times, and each experience was perfect. We tend to order lots of appetizers from the menu, a mixture of hot and cold items. Then, we have a main each. When there's the baby lamb chops, that's the top choice for the whole table. They're always so perfectly cooked and flavored! Other times we have the fish and it's perfect. The place has authentic Greek vibes, it's like being in Greece all over again. Servers are attentive and fast and know how to make suggestions when people are undecided.

Service: 4.1/5 Food: 4.1/5 Price: $$ ($20-30) Came here for a late (8pm) dinner after run club. Not a fancy place with an enforced dress code, however, I did feel underdressed in my gym shorts + tank top. The vibes are more home/family style. Decent sized menu of Mediterranean + Italian dishes with lots of beef options, so that will prevent me from coming back again. Bill came out to be less than I expected, bc they have entree deals including a side + starter bread. What I Ordered: - Souvlaki Hirino: a little tough, surprisingly filling - Veggies: green beans were delicious, however I suspect was made with beef fat - free dessert idk the name of: undecided how I feel about it, cornmeal-y in texture

Came here for a weekday lunch and got their grilled branzino, grilled octopus, and lunch special of grilled chicken and salad. The grilled octopus was grilled well, but the star of the meal was their grilled branzino. I wouldn't let them take the platter away until I picked every morsel out. Service was prompt and came to check up on us a couple of times.

Love the owner, Anna. She's generous with her love and affection. She makes you feel like you're one of her family. We like to sit in the back room because it's quieter. The waiters are all pleasant and treat my family well. And oh yes, The food is yummy.

Came on a red recommendation and worth the visit. Was told that it was a mom and pop serving some of the best Greek style food in the area. Came and ordered some of the classics and was pleasantly pleased. Got a small Greek salad, octopus, baba ghanoush, and Bronzino. Side comes with the fish entrée so we chose the potatoes. Every dish was simple yet perfect. Not too salty or seasoned and well balanced. I would definitely be coming again.

Classic, filling, affordable, durable, family run, and cozy. This place was the best Greek seafood joint we tried in Astoria, and while it's not the most fancy, it's the best tasting for the price. Loved all the seafood here, and the house wines were quite good. Like a throwback to a simpler time, this place has stood the test of time by being tasty, friendly, and a great value. Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5. Simple, cozy, and sometimes crowded. But you know it's popular for a reason Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5

Great food! Ambiance is family friendly- awesome decor. But the servers shouldn't work in hospitality. servers had a communication style that felt rude to me

My first time dining at this restaurant. I've heard good things and a family member recommended this place as well. So I was there for a lunch on the weekend pretty much when it had just opened. It wasnt busy and our large party was seated right away. We ordered a bunch of dishes family style and everything that came out was delicious. They were very accommodating I will definitely be back.

Classic spot. Great food, great ambiance. All the white feels like you're in Greece. Really enjoyed the wine as well. Great for large groups. Service is good too.

My group of four ordered the moussaka (comes with one side-- we picked potatoes), chicken souvlaki (side: vegetables), pork chops (potatoes), rice pilaf with spinach, and the spinach pie. Highlights for all were the moussaka and souvlaki, but everything was good, and we devoured it, family-style. The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant features a sizable dining area, and we were seated for dinner promptly without reservation.

Another great Greek I got to try in my new city! Service was friendly and quick and food was of course delicious. I wish our serving of fried calamari was a bit larger (hey, im Italian!) but my lamb in tomato sauce was so tender and delicious!

We love coming here. It's such a home feeling and lively place. Great for large groups. We ordered the branzino with the Briam veggies as a side. We also got grilled calamari. This was a fresh and tasty meal, without meat too. Their meats are also great but this is the spot for getting fresh and healthy tasting seafood meal for a very reasonable price.

I came here on a weekend with a group of five and we were able to get a table faster than expected. It was definitely busy but the service was still very good. I think we all struggled a little bit to order as the names were in Greek but we did our best and the waitress was very helpful and understanding (It was generally easier to just say what the description was.). There was free dessert provided at the end which was a nice touch.

I came back again to bring my sister who's from Florida to try some really good Greek food and everything was consistent and very good. Will always come here for Greek food!! The service was good , our drink cups were always filled with water, and the kids also enjoyed the fresh seafood!

Ate here today by myself after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q for lunch and dinner. I had brought and ate only the pork souvlaki that it tasted super good and delicious and gotten a free sweet Greek dessert after my meal. The service there was also attentive and pleasant that it took awhile to get order right. I couldn't agree more! Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

A bunch of us dined in Bahari. Always a treat. I don't know why I haven't reviewed them earlier. Food and service outstanding. Food and drinks always flow here. Octopus, salad, papoutsaki (stuffed eggplant with beef and bechamel). Grilled squid. T-Bone steak. Lamb chops. Lemon potatoes. Highly recommend basically EVERYTHING. Nice and spacious. You'd never get that impression from the outside. Always busy so plan ahead. Staff always attentive. Food ALWAYS delicious.

Ordered: Elliniki Salad (~$11): tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese Branzino - Mediterranean Striped Bass (~$38): grilled with olive oil and lemon; served with Greek-style fried potatoes Whiting (~$18): grilled with olive oil and lemon Greek Halva (complimentary dessert) Aya's take: Astoria is the land of fresh Greek seafood with so many restaurants to choose from. I had heard good things about Bahari and decided to check it out. We started off with complimentary bread which was just regular hero bread. I was disappointed because all Greek restaurants I've gone to give you warm and seasoned bread! Throughout our meal, I noticed some other tables got different bread. At the end, our waiter told us we had to ask for it. As first time customers, I wouldn't know to do so and it's not listed on the menu. It was a bit disappointing as it would've really elevated the entire meal. Anyway, onto the food! The Elliniki Salad is essentially a Greek salad but for some reason, they don't put the salad dressing on it. They give you olive oil, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar bottles on the side. I've never experienced that before but nonetheless the salad was fresh but the portion of feta could've been better. The Branzino and Whiting were both absolutely delicious. The Branzino comes with a steeper price tag, but was light, buttery, and meaty. Absolutely delicious and fresh, and paired well with the Greek-style fried potatoes which were some of the best I've had. Some were crispy, some were soft, but all of them were nicely salted. We ended with the Greek Halva which I personally wasn't a fan of. All in all, I was pretty content with this meal. I wish we started off with different bread but the seafood did not disappoint!

Amazing Greek food like Yiayia used to make!! Excellent service! What a selection! Euharistoume!

I had a great experience here. There is no shortage of Greek food in this neighborhood but I think this is a great option. We ordered the spicy whipped feta spread, baby lamb in tomato sauce, gigantes, and lemon potatoes. The lamb was extremely tender. You can eat it with a spoon. It wasn't gamey and the tomato sauce wasn't overpowering. The beans were extremely creamy and well seasoned and the lemon potatoes were also delicious. My favorite item was the spicy whipped feta spread with pita. The pita was amazing, it came out warm and it had a nice charred flavor to it. The feta spread was creamy with some chunks of feta, and the spiciness was that of a fresh chili. An amazing meal, I would like to return as many of the menu item sounded intriguing to me. The service was warm and attentive and the prices were very reasonable. This amount of food fed two people well.

Excellent, moderately priced Greek food and wine. Friendly service. Cheerful atmosphere, often with family groups or birthday parties. Right by the Broadway (Astoria) subway stop, so convenient to get to. Highly recommended!

Food was pretty solid, service was pretty decent as well. There was a free dessert at the end of the meal!. It was super pricey though, and they the receipt on a piece of paper and we ended up double tipping because it was difficult to see what exactly was on the receipt and we didn't realize until afterwards.

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. After eating a ton of heavy meats all day, we were really craving for something lighter. We went inside and were greeted immediately. The inside was a bit small but didn't seem crowded. However there were a lot of people working. We asked to be sat outside and we were the only party out there. Our server was very friendly and kind. He checked in on us often. We decided to order the krya pikilia (assortment of traditional spreads), kalamarakia scharas (grilled squid appetizer), avgolemono (chicken and rice soup), and tourlou (roasted veggies). First there was some complimentary bread. It wasn't anything special, a bit dry. The traditional spreads and soup came out first. The soup was yummy and not too heavy, especially because of the lemon. It was delicious and savory. The traditional spreads was my and my sisters' favorite part of the meal. I would absolutely recommend this! They were all so savory and went well together. This was served with a big plate of thin (pita?) bread which was warm and seasoned as well. The spreads were separated by cucumbers which also tasted great dipped in the spreads. I ended up asking for more cucumbers and our lovely server provided us with a gigantic plate of them! Such a refreshing meal. The grilled squid appetizer was yummy also, savory and soft, not too chewy. Very juicy as well, no complaints! The tourlou was my least favorite. There wasn't a ton of seasoning and the veggies were very soft, the texture was a little unpleasant to me. I liked the potatoes but didn't like the rest of it very much, wouldn't get this again. At the end, there was a complimentary dessert. It was a slightly grainy and subtly sweet rectangle. Not sure exactly what it was but it was pretty good! The spreads alone made me give this place 5 stars. I would definitely come back to try other dishes since they have so many things on the menu.

This was my first time visiting Astoria. As a Greek, I had high expectations. Overall the food was good but the experience was not the best and I would probably try another place if I can visit in the future. Our waiter was a bit rude to us. We got the pastitsio which was a generous portion but felt a bit dry. My yiayia likes to leave a bit of sauce in the meat to keep it moist. The appetizers were all great and my favorite was the lamb with kritharaki. It was very tender and tasty. We were looking forward to Greek desserts but they didn't have a dessert menu. Instead they provided individual complimentary portions of one dessert called halva but I unfortunately do not like that. The restaurant was also very plain inside. There were no decorations or pictures or anything.

The best Baba ganoush we've ever tasted. The pita bread was the perfect crunch too. Everything was so delicious! Excellent ambiance and service too! We'll be back.

I was craving Greek food, so my boyfriend and I stopped by this spot as it was highly rated, and were so glad we did! We were seated quickly around 9PM, and it was still pretty packed. The restaurant was fairly spacious and not too loud. Our server was so friendly and checked up on us frequently to make sure we were doing ok. We ordered the dips which were DELICIOUS. We also got the spanakopita. Even though it was a little on the burnt side, it was still tasty! The star was the branzino for sure. It was filling, fresh, and just enough for the two of us. The octopus was also pretty tasty and cooked well. I don't crave Greek food often, but I'd be excited to come back and try out their other dishes!!

Of course Astoria is known for its Greek food, and Bahari Estiatorio is certainly on the top of that roster. When you sit down you get a bread basket. Then we ordered the spanakopita which was delicious and a whipped feta cheese appetizer which came with fresh pita bread. For an entrée I got the chicken souvlaki. My recommendation for this place is that if you go with a group, everyone picks a different side because they are served family style and you can share them.

We came here last night for my moms birthday and let's just say at first it was not favorable. There was a heat advisory so unfortunately the original table they put us was closest to the kitchen and direct access to the front door there was absolutely no air coming through the 8 of us were so hot so they moved us immediately to another table that had a vent directly on top of us and it was great , our server George was wondering and nice and funny . The food was absolutely delicious. We got for starters calamari, octopus, fried sardines, Greek salads, fried Greek cheese , Greek beef patties and fries for the Kids , baby lamb chops with lemon potato's and rice pilaf. The food was endless , huge portions and more than enough for everyone. For dessert we brought a cake but they did give us Greek Halva which was delicious and some got coffee . It was all a really good experience. The worse part is , being in Astoria parking is a nightmare but fortunately right around the corner there is municipal parking so that worked out. Anyways I would definitely recommend This place is your in the mood for some good Greek food!

I'm surprised they don't have 5 stars! This is an amazing Astoria find for traditional Greek food. Service was attentive. There's a big casual main room, followed by a more intimate decorated dining room in the far back (I'm sure you could host a big birthday or something here). Get the grilled octopus! The red snapper was amazing as well. The warm fresh pita with tzatziki is a great starter, very creamy. The prasini salad comes with amazing olives and feta -- stand out feta! Loved the gigantes (Lima beans). We'll definitely be back.

Great food especially apps and dips. Lunch specials are decent and filling. Fresh fish

Have been at least once a month for years. Food consistently good and the people are great. This time we were served by the "new guy", (he looks South American) and he did a great job -- We love this place!

Wow! Everything that was put on the table was delicious. Appetizers, entrees, pita, I could eat here every day of the week and be happy. Authentic servers and food served quick and hot.

Solid Mediterranean food but a little pricey for what it is. Don't forget to ask what the MP price is, because a pound of branzino was $38. We also ordered the melitzanosalata, soup of the day, and the garbanzo. The branzino was wonderfully flaky and refreshingly light with a squeeze of lemon. The bean soup was a bit lacking in flavor and very salty. The garbanzo was fluffy and well seasoned with tomatoes. The real star was the perfectly seasoned melitzanosalata that came with warm crispy flat pita. Total came out to be ~$90 for two people after tax, tip, and credit card surcharge. Unfortunately they don't tell you there's a credit card charge, so you get a wonderful surprise. But hey, since you're reading this before checking it out, you can bring cash. Quick service, minimal decor, and loud ambience. It gives local eatery you can go to with a friend or two.

If you're craving an authentic Greek dining experience, you must come here. Starting with the fantastic waiters with their heavy accents to the "grandma like" lady that came through and noticed we didn't spread the oil and vinegar on our beets and said, " This is how you eat this" and proceeds with our permission to generously pour oil and vinegar then mix it up for us and says,"Now try it! Much better right?" She's was correct! It was soo much better that way. Immediately I'm in love with this place. Everything was perfect but what I've been craving every since is the yogurt and cucumbers appetizer served with a side of warm pita. I could eat that all day!! The baby shark - superb! The chicken skewers- massive and enough for 3, the whole Branzino - was surprisingly filet and most of the bones removed. I didn't know how they did it!! I love this place and look forward to returning.

Delicious food and good service as always. I've been coming to this Greek restaurant for years and not disappoint once. Come try for yourself

My go to authentic greek restaurant in the neighborhood. No frills on the service or atmosphere but they surely deliver on the food. Been visiting over last 6+ years and have never been let down. All were perfect: -greek salad -grilled squid -whole branzino -lemon potatoes Tried a greek white wine which I asked the waiter for recommendation on and it was a nice compliment to the meal. They also give you a free little dessert cake at the end for a nice sweet treat.

This place was extremely impressive and left me wanting to come back. I am a huge fan of Greek food and had recommendations to try this location from my other fellow Yelpers. We arrived there as soon as they opened so they were still setting up and we were able to get a table right away. The inside decor is very simple but very fancy; the brick walls give it a nice touch. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered fried calamari and grilled octopus as our appetizer. Let me tell you that fried calamari was very good; it was not covered in breading and I was able to enjoy the actual flavor of the calamari (portion size is small). The grilled octopus I have to say is the most delicious octopus I have ever had; it was cooked and seasoned beautifully. The octopus was not chewy and had a soft texture which made every bite a dream. As my entree, I got the biftekia with lemon potatoes. The meat patty was tender and paired deliciously with the citrus of the potatoes and tzaziki sauce. Will absolutely be returning to try other items from their menu since everything looked delicious.

omg this place was great!!! we severely over-ordered because everything looked so good (avolemono, aggiurontomata, tzatziki, dolmas, beef stew with orzo, pan fried whiting, moussaka, grilled lamb chops, grilled salmon, lemon potatoes, string beans, lima beans, and rice pilaf for just five people, one of whom is a kid). the portions were really big too!! the service was so nice and everything came insanely fast. they also gave us free dessert, probably because we ordered so much lol. we'll have great leftovers for a looong time after this!!

Excellent Greek cuisine. Expertly cooked Octopus, tender and not overcooked. Service was just above average. Only serving beer and wine was a surprise.

This place is incredible. It's authentic Greek. We have been coming here for Maybe the last ten years and it doesn't disappoint. Tonight - I had the best chicken ever. It's fresh, the real deal. , savory - the souvlaki was the absolute best. We also got the liver which was out of this world and the white wine was perfect. Highly recommend for authentic Greek, do you're self a favor and go ! The atmosphere is so clean and rustic style. I love sitting in the back side white room with the plants on the wall. Our server was excellent and very attentive.

We really enjoyed the Greek food there. Very tasty and pretty authentic. Only annoyance is they charge 4% credit card fee -

Three of us shared the Octopus appetizer along with the grilled squid entree and pan fried cod entree. The Octopus and squid were good as always - I've gotten the squid multiple times, and sometimes it comes whole and sometimes it comes cut up already. I appreciate it when it comes whole, like this time around. The cod was nicely fried with skordalia (potato), but not necessarily a must in my opinion. However, the sides were really good - I tried the tourlou (eggplant and zucchini) and gigantes (Lima beans). I'm about halfway done trying all the sides, and the lima beans were the best one I've tried so far!

The most authentic Greek food I've had outside of Greece. Everyone who works here is Greek and knows exactly how to serve you the right things that will give you a taste of Greece. This place was still bumping late into the night! It reminded me of how the Greeks live, drinking and eating under the stars.

The fresh fish of the day is always good here but the real highlight may have been the lemon roasted potatoes- seriously some of the best my wife and I have ever had and you should definitely get them with your entree. This place has old school ambience and service in a good way. Two blocks from the subway so can't beat the location either.

We visited this restaurant for lunch and I'm very careful about leaving negative reviews because of the impact it might cause an establishment. Unfortunately this restaurant service was not up to par. The gentleman that took our order basically forgot most of our items . The wait staff tried to compensate as much as possible. They were trying to figure out what our order was . We explained to them that we were missing sides etc . I don't know if he was the waiter or owner to be honest nevertheless it's a poor way to treat customers. He never even came back. Food was good but it didn't come all together and by the end of the meal we were missing items . Service is such an important part of the dining experience and when you are not valued as a customer it leaves you with a very lackluster feeling We will not return . Hopefully this review helps them evaluate their treatment of all customers in a more uniform manner The restaurant was not busy at all I even took that into consideration

My husband and I have eaten here several times over the last couple of years and service is always hit or miss - depends on who you get. Well Friday, January 3 was a total miss. We were seated promptly, given bread, water and menus right away. And then....nothing. For 10 minutes I watched other diners be seated and waited on while we sat there. We were going to leave but my husband finally asked the manager what was what. This has happened to us before and I don't know why. We tip well, order straight off the menu and don't give anyone a hard time. Yet we almost always get bad service. So we're done. Bahari's food is ok, but not worth being treated so poorly. I get better service at Dunkin Donuts. There are too many other places in this area to waste time and money here.

Bahari is a classic Greek restaurant with no frills--just incredibly good food made with care. The flavors are rich and authentic, from perfectly grilled meats and some of the best lemon potatoes/saganaki around. I bring my entire family here because there's something for everyone, and the portions are generous enough to share. The staff are always warm and welcoming, and the whole place has that lively, family-style energy. This might be the best Greek food outside of Greece, I look forward to coming back once again.

I came with a big party to celebrate a friend's birthday. Definitely make reservations! Our reservation was at 7 and the entire restaurant was packed already; I did not see an empty table. The tables are pretty close to each other and the space isn't huge, so it was quite loud throughout the meal. Food was on the pricier side, but they were delicious. They had so many fresh seafood options, we had to try it all! Out of all the dishes I tried, I would recommend the eggplant dip, spinach rice, calamari, lamb chops, and branzino, which is a whole grilled fish. The only dish I would pass on is the grilled octopus because the texture was rather mushy; I prefer a more tender and chewy octopus. Unfortunately, the service disappointed me. Our server seemed very impatient and was not the nicest. As our first time here, we didn't really know to order and as a huge party, it took some time to decide. He wasn't that helpful and when we were deciding on whether or not we should open one or two bottles of wine, he rolled his eyes because we decided to open only one up. I don't know what his problem was, but it did not sit right with me and my friends. His attitude was okay while serving our food, but I still felt uncomfortable knowing that he wasn't nice from the start of our meal. Aside from the service, Bahari is a decent authentic Greek restaurant to dine at and I would consider returning.

A Good date spot or place for celebration with the family, check with reserving for a big party seating Location/Ambience: 4/5 Its sandwiched in with other restaurants so does not stand out from the street view but inside the decor is beautiful and good ambience Food: 5/5 It was a great Greek culinary experience, food was spectacular Staff: 5/5 Staff was ready to deliver the next food and had a great attitude towards our party since we told them it was a celebration Price: 4/5 Reasonable but fair Accessibility/Layout 4/5 The restaurant goes in deep with the seating and further seating in an annex part linked in the back left. It might be a little cramped for some as people walk by while you are seated.

When I think about the service and the food combined, I think I'll give this place a three star. But it feels kind of unfair because we did a poor job selecting the good dishes. We had fried calamaris and fried zucchini and eggplant slices for appetizer, and spinach pie and grilled prawns. The fried stuff at the beginning was just ok, nothing special. The spinach pie and the grilled prawns were pretty good! But there are so many other seafood dishes (like all the fish and octopus that I could've eaten!) I would love to come back and try other food here. Service is a little slow. There were almost no other guests except for us for the first hour when we went in for a Sunday lunch. However, the waiter went away for quite some time and we had to go find him so that he can take our order. One strange thing was that when we asked the first waiter if there are any desserts, the waiter said that there aren't any but they offer complimentary small piece of dessert at the end of the meal. But then, when we called another waiter for the check, the guy asked if we'd like any desserts. So I guess the dessert menu exists? This was a little confusing. The dessert on the house was not that great, though. Coffee was good.