IBN Hamido Seafood
Seafood restaurant · Astoria
31-29 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
Highlights
Fresh Mediterranean seafood, choose your fish, how it's cooked
Fresh Mediterranean seafood, choose your fish, how it's cooked
"Hamido is in the thick of the restaurant action on Ditmars Blvd., and the sidewalk seating at their old location was our go-to in the area for warm-weather fish-eating, BYOBing and people-watching. The bright new bilevel location down the street doesn’t quite have the same charm, but is much bigger (staff communicate via walkie talkie), which makes it a good choice for large family gatherings. Line up in front of the counter, pick out some bass, branzino or snapper, make sure you get a scallop or 10. Then wait to be directed to a table, where you can order supplementary dishes like gooey eggplant slices, and a supremely refreshing mint lemonade (which we personally like to spike with beer). Hamido’s $19 lunch specials are a worthwhile deal if you live or work nearby." - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"This Egyptian seafood spot moved across the street from it's original location in Astoria, but even with double the seating, the line to pick out your fish and then get a paper-covered table can be long. The restaurant is more fluorescent and hectic than before, but thankfully still BYOB. Get the mint lemonade too—it makes a great shandy." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"If you want to cook some high-quality fish at home, know that this Egyptian restaurant in Astoria sells fresh seafood by the pound. They have outdoor dining as well as prepared food for takeout and delivery, but you can also stop by their spot on Ditmars Boulevard and point to whatever type of raw fish you like. The octopus is particularly great with just a little lemon juice and olive oil in a pan." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, matt tervooren
"We’re big believers in Fish as a social activity, especially in Astoria. If you want to point at a fish and advise someone on exactly how you want it cooked, know that this Egyptian restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard is open and ready for you. Go inside to pick out your fish, and then head back to your outdoor table and order from their non-seafood menu. We’d suggest getting the dip appetizer sample, some grilled octopus, and then making a pita sandwich with the tahina, eggplant salad, and thinly-sliced tentacles." - hannah albertine, nikko duren
"Right now Abuqir and Astoria Seafood aren’t offering outdoor seating. But if you want to point at a fish and tell someone exactly how you want it cooked, know that this Egyptian restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard is open and ready for you. Go inside to pick out your fish, and then head back to your outdoor table and order from their non-seafood menu. We’d suggest getting the dip appetizer sample, some grilled octopus, and then making a pita sandwich with the tahina, eggplant salad, and thinly-sliced tentacles." - hannah albertine
