Elias Corner
Restaurant · Astoria ·
Fresh grilled fish & octopus, no menu, casual patio dining
Fresh grilled fish & octopus, no menu, casual patio dining
"Much of the outdoor seating in New York gets done streetside. But Elias Corner in Astoria has a gorgeous, sun-soaked patio. Their beautifully charred octopus and perfectly grilled catch-of-the-day just taste that much better sitting in a plastic chair." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah
"The oldest spot on this guide, Elias Corner makes up for its quieter dining room with a very pleasant back patio that gets the perfect amount of sun all day long. Carafes of wine from $15 don’t hurt either. Whatever is displayed in the fish case at the front of the restaurant is what you’ll be having for dinner, but perfectly charred octopus and tender fried sardines are regulars on our table. The Greek restaurant has been a neighborhood staple for nearly half a century, and we like it best for a big, casual meal full of simply grilled fish, with a bit of lemon and red wine vinegar poured over the top." - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"At this classic Greek restaurant in Astoria, there's a great patio and no written menu, which means the waiters come to your table to tell you about what’s fresh that day. It's a low-key, old-school option for a celebration, with carafes of wine that start at $15 for a half-liter and go down very easy—especially when paired with staples like grilled octopus and fried sardines." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
"Eating grilled seafood in a backyard surrounded by bright flower boxes and Greek flags is the dining equivalent of getting a massage while watching your comfort rom-com with a fire crackling in the background. There’s something just so calming about eating at Elias Corner, a Greek seafood spot in Astoria. They don’t have a menu—when you walk in, you’ll be greeted by a deli case full of the fish you’ll be eating (either grilled or fried) later that night. Their options change daily, but no matter what, start with fried sardines and octopus, and make sure to ask for vinegar on the side. Elias Corner isn’t the only restaurant like this in Astoria, but it’s a bit quieter than the others, save for the tables full of multi-generational families sharing cheap bottles of wine." - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman, willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, sonal shah, will hartman, neha talreja, neha talreja, sonal shah
"There’s really no better place to sit outside on a warm night, eat simply grilled fish, and drink a $15 carafe of wine than Elias Corner. The Greek spot with a large patio is perfect for big groups, and there’s no menu. Instead, your server will rattle off what’s available that night. There are a few things you can rely on. Smoky grilled octopus and sardines are always on the menu, and should always be on your table. Get the sardines fried, hit them with lemon, and thank us later. After that, order whatever fish speaks to you—maybe it’s branzino, or monkfish, or salmon, or sea bass. Rest assured it’s going to be excellent." - bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, will hartman
