Taverna Kyclades

"The Bayside and Astoria locations of this famous Greek restaurant are now delivering their entire menus. Sure, you can’t currently have a big group feast in public, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own feast of octopus, lamb chops, and lemony potatoes on your dining room table. You can place your takeout and delivery orders through a few different online platforms." - hannah albertine

"“One question I find myself asking pretty much every day of summer: where can I go feel like I’m on vacation somewhere in the Mediterranean? So far, my best answer is Taverna Kyclades in Astoria. I like to go for an early dinner, get a seat outside under the big blue awning, and bring a bottle of white wine I’ve been looking forward to trying (their corkage is reasonable and they bring a bucket of ice to keep it nice and cold). Get a selection of dips, the lemon potatoes, the prasini salad (with lots of feta and dill), and the octopus. And save room for the delicious (and free!) dessert they drop at every table.”" - brennan carley

"There’s no shortage of competition in Astoria’s Greek scene, with an estimated 20 Greek restaurants, but Taverna Kyclades stands out. The seafood-heavy menu’s stars are the grilled octopus and heaping portions of grilled fish. Expect a wait for tables in the indoor and outdoor seating areas. There’s an additional less-crowded location in the East Village." - Eater Staff

"Taverna Kyclades has a ton of sidewalk seating available in front of their spot on Ditmars Boulevard. Everything is served family-style here, and they specialize in seafood. You can get things like stuffed clams, several types of whole fish, and grilled octopus - or you can do some pork kebabs and lamb chops. This place gets busy, so arrive early (or try one of the other outdoor spots on Ditmars since there are a ton of options - like Hamido Seafood directly across the street.)" - hannah albertine

"The fact that this classic Greek spot in Astoria is delivering its entire menu means you can make your apartment temporarily feel like a set from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Cover your table with big portions of delicious swordfish kebabs and lamb chops, or go with the combo platter that includes stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, a lobster tail, fillet of sole, and scallops." - matt tervooren