Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
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High Cholesterol at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
Went there to check out the $6 wine happy hour. Walked into an empty dining room, there were people hanging out at the bar. I wanted a glass of pinot noir so I went ahead and ordered that. When the bartender came by to refill my glass, I asked whether the pinot noir was a part of the happy hour special and he said yes. So I stuck with the same for a couple more. When the bill came, I was charged twice as much as what I had expected, $12 per glass. When I asked what happened, I was told that pinot noir was not a part of the happy hour. There was no apology, not even an attempt to make things right. They were outright dishonest. Definitely will not be going back.
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Joel S.
Pretty, well decorated space. It was a hot, muggy day and the windows were open. so the restaurant was warmer than I would have liked it to be. The waitstaff were very nice. We were started with pita bread and olives. I tried an Ammos martini and didn't love it. There was a weird extra spice that didn't do it for me. I've had feta cheese in a martini before and it didn't bother me. As noted, prices are expensive here, but not out of the ordinary for this type of restaurant in Manhattan. Grilled fish ran about $30 per lb. We got to the restaurant at 6:00 and took advantage of the pre theater dinner, which is 3 courses for $38. We shared some grilled squid and melitzanosalata. Both were very good. We had mahi-mahi filets that were quite good, served over risotto. For dessert, we shared "Greek gelato" and walnut cake. The coffee was noticeably worse than restaurant average. Nice enough Greek restaurant convenient to Grand Central Station. The service was good, but it's not a cheap evening out. Elias Corner and Taverna Kyclades have nothing to worry about.
Yay for Restaurant Week! Started with grilled calamari that was delicious! We both had the chilled cucumber soup that, if I wasn't in a hotel, I would get some to go home with me. We split the lamb chops and also the rib eye and couldn't choose which was better. Dessert - Meagan loved the vanilla yogurt flan and I adored the fig ice cream! Yummmmmmm!!!!!
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Jessica S.
Decent food but disappointed in the staff (hostess didn't know where the bathrooms were), pricey food for the quality and expensive mediocre wine selection.
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Ericka B.
The food was delicious. The service was horrible. Although we tried this place during restaurant week the mistakes made were basic to a poorly run front of house. The lamb chops were delicious, the flan dessert was just okay and the grilled calamari was great.
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Amanda Y.
I went here for restaurant week. I really enjoyed the salmon dish I ordered... although the presentation could have been better. The calamari appetizer wasn't good...it was more burnt than "grilled." The spinach pie appetizer was quite good so go with that instead.
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Tyler L.
Expensivo. Expensive. Akrivá (that is expensive in Greek, *I think). Expense account only place...I would never go here if I was on my own dime. Options for a business type lunch can be limited in midtown, so this is ok if you don't care that you're gonna spend $40/head with no alcohol for a lunch. Food is fine, but when you charge that much, it is hard to deliver value. I would rather splurge $12 on Roast four times than here once.
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Stephanie Q.
Even if my expense account were to pay for this place, I will NOT return. Its expensive and they treat you like crap. I came here for restaurant week and even though there was a coat rack, nobody offered to take our coats for us. We had to hang out thick down jackets behind our chairs although I would have rather used the coat check. Our waiter was... interesting. He lacks common sense for sure. They brought out a basket of bread with nuts. My friend is allergic to nuts so of course she told the waiter about her food allergies. His response was: oh, I can bring you pita bread. That doesn't have nuts in it. We were pleased to heat that. Then 2 seconds later, he said: But I will have to CHARGE you for pita bread. Hell no. We said no thanks. The food was decent, but who cares when the service is so horrible. For desert, my friend indicated that she also had a berry allergy. The waiter kept insisting on putting the berries on the side of her pudding. What is his problem? Does he want to call an ambulance? When someone has a berry allergy, you do NOT bring berries to them on a plate. I don't care if its on top of the pudding or next to the pudding, do not bring freaking berries. Oh to top of our horrible dinner, we got there at 530pm, and had signed the check by 710pm. Just as we were leaving to attend a nearby event, another waiter came and told us we had to leave because they wanted our table. We were literally putting on our coats, it was a clear sign that we were leaving, and you still have to open your mouth to tell us to get out? I am NEVER EVER coming back. Customer service sucks. Your waiter doesn't understand allergies and you risk your life by coming here. Make sure you have your epipen ready because you might need to take a trip to the hospital. Oh and when you leave, they will still come over and ask you to leave, in your face. Don't even bother about coat check. They don't give a crap about you.
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Marie L.
A wonderful evening tonite - private room. A little confusion - we were promised a private room for our party but the manager was not there. The staff was wonderful - moved our large group from restaurant floor to pvt room. Service was fantastic , food was wonderful - would absolutely return because it is evident that the staff is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure customer satisfaction, what a great night!
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Cristina C.
Love this spot! Walked past it with my friend and the decor was so great (accompanied by a good-looking menu) that we just had to go in! The staff was super friendly and attentive! I have the octopus, which was incredible... not a lot of places know how to prepare octopus well, but they did it to perfection. My friend had a fish, which was also quite good! Definitely a great find! would return!
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Kate L.
Truly love this place. I have been coming to this place since last year and just celebrated my 30th birthday here and had an amazing time with my friends. They have an impressive list of Greek wines, which are unique and hard to find. I recommend trying Xinomavro from Macedonia. Their food menu is impressive as well. Make sure to order kavourokeftedes (crab cakes), feta fornou (baked barrel-aged feta- delicious) and loukaniko (leek and greek sausage). The atmosphere is very relaxed and romantic. And the service is always great. They are doing a great job making you feel like home!
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Dayday S.
As my client and I were eating dessert, the waitress put down the paid bill on the table and said "we are very busy, kindly vacate the table within 5 minutes". We were taken aback, but complied. As we were exiting, the manager asked "How was your meal?" I responded "It was fine, but we didn't like that we were told to eat and leave" Manager- "We don't do that." Me- "The waitress just did that." Manager- "I think you are wrong." My client - "I heard us too, she told us we have 5 minutes to leave." Manager - "I don't think so." Me - "We are not trying to register a complaint; I just find at the better restaurants I frequent, they invite us to the bar for a drink when they want our table, they don't evict us. You should consider it." Manager- "We seem to be doing it just fine, look!" points at busy restaurant. Me- "Perfect, then don't change a thing. I just want be returning." Manger- "Well, we don't need you." Points to my client "we don't need you either." Food was fine. Not sure if I caught them on a bad day or the service is rude. Not going back to find out.
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Kevin K.
Bartender is a great guy but the food sucks and the manager seems to be asshole. My swordfish was spoiled and the bartender tried to be accommodating but the manager ran away and never once said anything to me You would think he would suggest a replacement. Do not go here!!! Seriously there are much better places and this place does not deserve to be here. By the way any real dinner restaurant does not serve breakfast. Stay with your specialty and avoid the tourist gouging
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Michael L.
Dropped by here accidentally and was not disappointed. Great food - both meat and fish. Service was on point. Will definitely go back again
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Ceci G.
We came for breakfast, ordered pancakes one of them came without the fruits, they didn't bring the greek yogurt they offer at the menu, when I asked for it the waiter wasn't sure, later brought some and said "this is for sharing, all of you", not only was rude, also never apologized. Coffee was absolutely cold. Food was good, but should check the service!
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Ezra S.
I come here for breakfast 1 to 2 times a week. Lunch 1 to 2 times a month . Love the place. A real jewel. Decor is great. Food is great. Service is great. This has become one of my go to restaurants. Love the place, highly recommend it. Yes, it's expensive, it is on 45th and Vanderbilt , a section of top rents in the city, what do you expect? Recommend to try them.
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Francesca S.
If I didn't think it would be so rude... I'd run off my train, through grand central, and knock a few people over just to get here one minute faster. This place is so fantastic! Super friendly staff and bartenders. It's truly a show and special experience. The food, drinks, staff, and owners make this place nothing less then perfect.
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Kurt Q.
This place really needs to go to a counselor and re-evaluate. It's okay to be one of the more expensive Greek restaurants in the city, but you gotta live up to it. I got delivery from them. First time was good, second time was not so good. Iced Latte tasted like Iced Water With A Shot of powdered coffee in it. The salmon tasted like it sat in a vat of olive oil for 4 days. And what's more, they really skimp on the portions. My $30 salmon sat on less of a bed of orzo, and more of a sleeping bag of orzo. So Ammos. Listen t' me. Book a session at a licensed psychologist and really dig into the reasons why you feel you need to aggressively charge for food that doesn't warrant those charges. Look within, just like Socrates. Or Aristotle. Or whatever.
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Betsy B.
Went with a friend during restaurant week. Had been there awhile ago and enjoyed it. We had a 6:00 reservation and arrived about 10-20 minutes early and were seated shortly. The restaurant week menu for $38.00 had more choices than many, especially for appetizers. We had to order all 3 courses at the beginning including dessert. We both had spanakopita and it was delicious. I had the Mahi mahi that was grilled and over mushroom risotto. The piece of fish was small though sufficient for me. The risotto was very sticky and seemed a bit over cooked. The dessert I had was pistachio gelato and had a lot of nuts in it. The service appeared to be a bit rushed. After signing the credit card receipt, I was waiting for the waitress to pick it up and the person that seated people came over and asked if we would leave as there were a lot of people waiting. I don't like to leave a signed credit card receipt on a table and it seems like he could have waited at least a few minutes and just asked if we needed anything and politely left, as we would get the hint. We weren't staying just to hang out. It wasn't as if we were just sitting there for no reason. It ruined what would have been amore positive experience. If you don't like feeling rushed, skip this place. The food is not bad but being treated this way soured everything. I won't be back.
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R J.
I went here with my friends. We had 8 people total and made a reservation on Open Table. It was easy enough to reserve, they kept confirmed with me the day before, and we showed up to the restaurant. I find the restaurant through yelp, but if I was walking by the restaurant, I probably wouldn't think to walk in passing by. When you walk in, there is a lounge/bar area to grab some drinks. The night we went, they had wine, beer, or well cocktails for $6. The drink were pretty well made and worth the $6. We went on restaurant week, and have the prix fixe menus. I had the lamb chops. I requested, medium rare, they came out medium. The lamb shank was good. The spinach pie was ok. The octopus was pretty good. The experience as so subpar that I don't even want to finish this review. :)
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Beatriz K.
Syrah was amazing! Staff is very attentive and professional. Food presentation was excellent! Everything was tasty and fresh!!!
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Bonnie M.
The food here is very good, but the place is so noisy you have to shout (seriously) to your table mates. I had a Greek sausage appetizer that was delicious, plus shared some savory gigante beans with a friend. Order the crispy friend potato appetizer for your whole table. These chips are plentiful and very, very tasty. The prices are on the high side, but it's Midtown, so not particularly surprising.
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Vanessa A.
This place is terrible. I had a dinner reservation and had a drink at the bar while i waited at the bar. I asked to close out and it was taking extra long . After about 15-20 mins the bartender tells me that he "accidentally gave my card away to someone else but not to worry because he's a regular and will bring it back" Ummmm really?! For security purposes I still need to cancel it you idiot. Then I ask to speak to the manager and the jerk smirks and mentions how the "regular" who now has my card will not be using it because he owns his own company?? I don't care what he owns you gave my card away, you should be apologetic. They end up calling this "regular" and midway through dinner I get my card back as if I don't need to cancel it and it wasn't a big deal. Not onceeee did they mention that they also charged ittt! I had a $150+ charge on my card when I called to cancel it. The actions of the manager and bartender were the worst and from what I've read on here it seems that everyone agrees that the manager is an ahole. Never again.
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Stephen F.
I made an account just because my experience at this restaurant was that awful. My wife and I went out late last night to Ammos because we wanted to get something quick to eat near Grand Central. We sat at the bar and ordered spanakopita and the saganaki. The food tasted fine at the time, and the service seemed alright for being 2 of the only people close to closing time. What was unacceptable was waking up six hours later vomiting up the spanakopita. I've felt sick the entire day, and the website is not very helpful when it comes to registering complaints. I will never return to this "michelin star restaurant."
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Ginette P.
This review is for the happy hour & not anything do to w the restaurant. We stopped by for happy hour since it's goes from 3-close , certainly not bad as far as time goes ! Sat down in the front area nice place smells like fish ..eeuu so not a good thing well at least not for me. They have decent specials , wine , mix drinks not bad I guess ? I am guessing that If u stick w wine u will be ok . Mix Drinks not so much !! Vodka & cranberry ?? I did say that I got cranberry juice !!! Really ? I know it's happy hour & they feel they have to cut some corners but Damm so not good at all !! It's like charge me a lil more & give a drink that actually has some alcohol in it. Gin & Tonic no better , tasted like soap ughhh. I don't know the place is nice , maybe the food is good ? But certainly not good for "happy hour" in my opinion since the drinks sucked !!
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B B.
For years it was one of my favorite restaurants in mid-town and a good value for the pre-fix lunch. It is still a nice place and convenient in location but has definitely changed and not for the best. Gone are the days where a plentiful basket of warm fresh breads with goat cheese spread were served as introduction to a great meal. The grilled octopus could have been boiled for the looks and taste of it and the grilled Scottish salmon was plain boring. Thank Goodness for the walnut cake and Greek flan, the only two items that saved the lunch from being a total disappointment.
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Jef B.
There is one dish that was outstanding- the lemon potatoes. Other than that I'd say this place was LOUD and a bit of a tourist joint. I've had way better greek seafood. While the fish quality was ok it was cold by the time it got to the table. My fellow diners were not too impressed either.
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Wendy G.
Amazing and homey restaurant..the meatballs & roasted lambs are a must. Gran selection of seafood. Will definitely come back.
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Allene T.
Great place for an after-work happy hour if you work around Grand Central. Drinks are a little on the pricey side as well as the appetizers. Tried the "Ammos Crispy Tower" zucchini chips - these were amazing. Comes with tzatziki dip. It's a little pricey for what it is, but after tasting it, makes you feel a little bit better about it. Can't really review anything else since I haven't tried much, but 3.5 stars after weighing price (2.5), atmosphere (4.5), and food (4).
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Taylor Y.
Food (4/5) Decor (4/5) Service (4/5) Value (2/5) Ammos Estiatorio is a nice Greek restaurant that specializes in fish. Unique to the experience was a waiter who brought out a platter of raw fish to illustrate to us the availabilities for the evening. Food was certainly above average, especially the Octopodi appetizer. I have had octopus many times before, but never has it been as tender or tasty as they made it here. That was the best part of the meal though. The fish, while the center of attention of this restaurant, was just marginally above average. It was fairly flavorful on top where all the seasoning was, but failed to be quite as flavorful throughout. This restaurant screams corporate dinner to me a bit because it fails to deliver a lot of value. The fish are charged on a per pound basis with most of them running in the $30-40 per pound range. A little bit pricey for a pound of fish in my opinion. So overall, while the restaurant was good, it was not exceptional, and in the price range, I can think of many other options in NYC that I would prefer.
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Wine M.
The place continues to underwhelm me despite several visits Drives me crazy because the potential is there. It's a charming restaurant conveniently located across from GC. The menu is perfect Mediterranean with plenty of choices. But the fish is consistently overcooked and tough. This despite each time forewarning them not to overcook, with an explicit promise it won't be. I give up. I might go back for lunch as it's convenient and avoid the fish which they clearly can't properly prepare but which is the essence of their being.
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Sharla S.
Happy Hour* Love Love Love Happy Hour at Ammos! The servers and bartenders are always fantastic! So friendly! Anyone who works in Midtown should hit this place after work! Also free toasted bread and fantastic cheese!!
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Denny M.
Located on the corner of East 45th Street & Vanderbilt Avenue, my experience at Ammos Estiatorio was all that it was hyped up to be and more. Everything from their exquisite fresh seafood selection (which the waiter presents to you after you sit down), exceptionally hospitable staff, and beautiful decor--- they are guaranteed another visit from me and my colleagues!
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Stephanie S.
Impeccable octopus, delicious food, great service. We have followed the chef from Trata and he continues to amaze us and deliver greatness. The ambiance is nice, the lighting is pleasant, the open windows give it a nice fresh feeling. Definitely coming back, for sure!
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Hannah C.
I've been here twice, both for business lunches. If the meal was not expensed, I would never come here. Their food is not worth the price AT ALL. I bet people only come here due to close proximity to bank offices. The food is ok. I absolutely love Mediterranean food but the food here isn't that special. The appetizer dip plate is sooo tiny and thus sooo expensive: expect little dollops of dips on a plate with too much charred but not hot pita. They are quite generous with the pita portion (generous is a relative term here) and will not hesitate to bring out more if asked. The first time I ordered the octopus salad; octopus was sparse but nice and tender. The tuna steak is good but there isn't much to say about it. I find it surprising that they offer gyros here and it has never looked appetizing. The beer selection is horrid. Service is only mediocre.
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Chris S.
The Greek Nights at the end of a busy month are always a pleasure.
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Lauren D.
It's a solid 3 star place to go for a work lunch/dinner. Went for restaurant week and tried the spanakopita, meatball app, fish and the lamb. All of the dishes were good. The portions are pretty big and when dessert came I was stuffed before eating it. Our waitress was nice yet the service was a little strange. We had to ask for menus and they kept filling my friend's glass with wine when mine was empty - we laughed about it. The layout of the place makes it seem like you're trying to get out of a maze when leaving the place. A solid spot for work lunch/dinners but not a place I'd take our of towners.
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Ken S.
No complaints here. Great food, great service, and a nice little oasis just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Terminal. I had the grilled octopus salad, which was excellent. I thought the smoothie menu was definitely different, but the beet/apple drink was perfect. Oh, best of all was that I had to catch up on some work and they no problem with me working for a while after I had finished eating. It's now on the list of go-to places in that area.
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Stella A.
I am surprised at the low ratings. This ambience was excellent and the servers all very attentive. I went there with a girlfriend for Restaurant Week. All the dishes we had were good. Even though this place is known for seafood, I tried their Lamb Shank. It was so juicy and soft - falling off the bone! I also have the Kalamari for appetizer and it was delicious too. Dessert was the homemade pistachio gelato, also delicious. Overall we were very happy. I would definitely return to try their whole fish.
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David L.
I came here for a business lunch because I needed somewhere near Grand Central and neither my client nor I knew Grand Central. Chowhound suggested this place. The restaurant called to confirm the morning of the reservation and I asked for a quiet corner because it was an important business lunch. They made it happen. I was impressed. The waiting area could improve, but we were seated immediately when my client arrived. The wait staff tried to sell the full fish for sharing (a bit weird I think), and offered to bring the fish out for viewing (even weirder). The food was excellent. It would've been nice if they offered bread or something for my client because I got an appetizer (fixed price menu) while he didn't. That also was weird. Squid was really good. The fish was very tasty. The flan was crazy good. Very pricey, but what's a guy to do.
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Kojack ..
I'm very impressed with this place. The food is excellent and is prepared with creativity. The fish is fresh and flavorful. We've had success with almost all of the Greek appetizers and the fresh fish on the main menu. Giving it 5 stars.
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Katherine P.
I've only been here once (last December- I'm super late in writing this review!) but I'm still surprised its rating so far is less than 3 stars. I had a pretty pleasant experience overall and thought the food was really good- maybe because it was a lunch treat from my colleague and I didn't see the bill at the end?? Either way, I was pleased! It was so long ago I can't recall if we had an app... we might have but I guess it wasn't too spectacular since I don't remember! The fish was really fresh and tender, the skin was crisp; very flavorful. We shared sides of creamed spinach and lemon potatoes, both were excellent. We didn't get dessert (sadly!) but we did have wine with the meal- I'm completely indifferent to wine, it all tastes the same to me (I'm sure that would make wine connoisseurs cringe- sorry!). I also don't recall the service being spectacular; I do remember it was pretty packed but I don't think we felt like we waited for a long time. I would go again if I had the chance- it's right around the corner from where I work, so pretty convenient.
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Christina Y.
This restaurant is disturbingly bad - might be one of the worst price:food experiences I've had in the city...my top three reasons for you to never go here: 1) Every dish I tried here was the categorical worst I have ever tried (except the tzatziki dip - that stuff was awesome). Grilled fish, risotto, orzo, lamb shank - I tried all of these things on the menu and was surprised by how greasy/heavy everything was and how it tasted so...bad, each in it's own unique way, which may actually be an achievement. The overarching feeling I got was that I was eating off of a buffet line rather than at a nice restaurant. For dessert, I tried to get something that they probably pre-bought because I was afraid to eat anything else they had made - pistachio gelato. Guess what? They completely screwed it up - it was grainy, the nuts tasted weird, and I felt sick afterwards... 2) The prices were high - I would say they were high in general, but given the quality they were astronomical. I can't believe a place like this can stay in business 3) The service, while well-meaning, was...haphazard and inexperienced. When we asked what the fish of the day was, the waiter brought the fish over - dripping the water everywhere and standing there and chatting with us. Completely understand what he was trying to do, but it was a nasty looking turbot for God's sake - do you know what a turbot fish looks like? Go Google one, and you will never want to eat one even though it is a delicious fish. Bad call, sir. The clearing of plates, serving of food, etc. was also very random and left us looking blankly at each other many-a-time during the course of the meal. Another example of a nicely decorated restaurant that just can't deliver...what a disappointment.
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George M.
improved
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Bjorn P.
Pretty restaurant. Went here for drinks and appetizers after a conference. Staff was attentive and food was solid. The meatballs were great as was the calamari.
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MIKE S.
Excellent food the lemon lamb chops are to die for and the grilled octopus is amazing. I go there all the time food is always great and service is always prompt
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David B.
Fantastic Food. Abysmal Service. Nice-looking Greek spot known for their by-the-pound fish specials steps away from Grand Central. What one would expect at this mostly businessmen spot (at least at lunch) is quick and attentive service. Come expecting this and you will leave sorely disappointed. My mother and I arrive around 12:30pm, the place is about 60-70% full. We are seated right next to the server station (while there are plenty of better open seats - & we had a reservation to boot). 10 minutes pass, we finally get water. 30 minutes pass and we have not been greeted by a waiter or been given menus. Unacceptable. 40 minutes go by, we get menus and 2 minutes later are asked what we'd like! We JUST got our menus, come on. . . I order one of the lunch specials, and I do have to concede that all of the food on the table was delicious. My mother orders some sort of octopus salad - divine. I get the spinach pie (perfect & warm) followed 45 minutes later (!!!) by a lamb burger. Of course, in this time, my mother has finished her meal and is itching to get out to make it to her business meeting while I am just being served a medium-rare burger. So, in short, despite sitting right next to the servers, ordering a meal that takes 5 minutes to prepare, I have waited almost 1.5 hours before the main dish arrives. What the hell? No apologies, nothing seemed unusual to the maitre'd, who comes over and pats me on the back (condecendingly) while asking how I enjoyed the food. Maybe he'd get the hint that we asked for the bill and the dessert (came with the meal) to-go prior to even receiving my meal. Nope. Maybe their servers need to be reminded what city they are in. The food is excellent, but avoid at all costs if you are in any kind of hurry. A 2-hour casual lunch is not for everyone. . .
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Juliana S.
Went last night for happy hour. Quick and easy: Service: although they were super attentive at hooking us up with a table for happy hour- we waited like 10 min before the waitress honored us with her presence. So service was meh. Food: YUMMO- seriously good food people. The major con was the portions were VERY small for the price. Ambience: Super festive decorated for Christmas- lovely. Can't complain. It's close to work and wine happy hour was pretty good. I'll be back : )
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Aaliyah P.
We literally stumbled upon this place this past weekend with hopes of Saturday hh on our minds. Our trio grabbed up a high top table in the bar area and waited ( a little longer than I would have liked) for menus. We decided to try something out of the box and went with a bottle of Restina for our first round. We are in the planning stages of a trip to Greece and out server assured us this wine was a staple. A little into our wine we received a spread of complimentary apps fried eggplant, greek yogurt , and spinach and feta balls. Everything was fried and delicious . Our second bottle of wine was more of a hit it had the essence of pine trees and was very drinkable. We chatted with the owner who gave us some great tips for planning our trip to Greece. The restaurant started to get a little busy towards the end of our HH but service was European(slower than normal) . I actually like not being bothered and to be able to enjoy my food and drink so if your a fast diner that wants to get in and get out I would probably say that coming here and sitting at the bar would be your safest bet.i wouldn't rush back to midtown to come to this place but if I found myself in close proximity to grand central I would stop in.
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Elle P.
We walked in wanting a drink. Although the restaurant was open and stated clearly that they were having happy hour, the sign must have meant they were having happy hour for the wait staff. After 10 mins of being ignored, we left.
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Nico H.
Terrible uncoordinated service, ok food, pressured sales tactics, nice ambiance. I would not go again or recommend, especially on a business dinner which I was on. Given the high price of the entrees, all of which are at least $30/ea, this was a complete aggravating let down. I would give this a two rating if the price weren't so high. The staff at this place reminded me of passing a cell phone booth in the mall when they try to rip you off with a plan. We had two different staff members at different times, one of which was the manager, bring out a whole fish uncooked and try to sell us on it. Completely uncoordinated and cheap sales tactic. As if it wasn't obvious we already knew what we were ordering, they wasted our time for minutes in their sales tactic twice, then both at separate times left without even asking if we were ready to order. Finally another floor manager stopped over and we ordered a spinach pie appetizer. It never came out. Our entrees arrived, then I requested the appetizer be delivered. It came out as a large slab of spinich pie, which the kitchen obviously had forgotten to cut it into pieces. I'm Greek and know how this should be prepared into edible pieces. The kitchen messed up here. I bring this up to a server and he continues on our table to cut the spinach pie into complete mush in front of us. Even after realizing he messed up and looking at our surprised faces, he leaves the table to escape. When all is said and done and check paid, another floor manager comes by asking if something was wrong with the spinach pie. I explain the situation, then he begins to get into an argument with me over it in from of MY business customer. An ARGUMENT over an appetizer they clearly messed up. It was so ridiculous all of us agreed to place this place on the corporate banned list. Stay away from this place unless you are desperate and enjoy leaving unhappy. There are many better choices in the city which are probably more affordable as well.
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Evangelia K.
I've visited this place a few times for the parties and live Greek entertainment, which is super fun. A+ for that. In regards to the food, the entrees are much better than the appetizers. In Greek restaurants, I like to order a bunch of appetizers and I didn't find the ones we ordered here to be very authentic. Great fresh fish entrees though. Prices semi reasonable. I'd go back to have a drink or two at the bar, not so much for dinner.
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Janice K.
The food is okay, but unless you're on an expense account, don't bother. I ordered a $28 fish from the menu and the waiter came back to say they were out of it and recommended the whole fish instead. I said sure. It was a small filet, fine but not special. The check came and it was $56. When I asked, they said they charge by the pound before it's filleted. Probably the biggest rip-off in my experience in NY restaurants.
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Joe S.
First time here in several months, and now I remember why to avoid this place. Horrible service and insanely expensive. 1pm reservation, but not seated for 15 minutes (for a business lunch!) Waited very long for menus Drinks were long delayed It took 40 minutes for food to arrived Waiter was MIA In sum, this service was unacceptable and this place is a ripoff. Skip it under all circumstances!
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Akira O.
I came here for lunch yesterday with my work colleagues. In the city where there are many upscale and good Greek restaurants, this place ranks far below others in quality, though I can only speak from my lunch experience. I had moussaka and my colleagues had salad. Their version of moussaka was basically fatty ground meat on top of sliced potatoes and eggplants covered with rich bechamel sauce. There was a pool of grease in the bottom of the bowl and I decided to stop eating after half way through. The greens in my colleagues' salad were wilted and did not look at all appetizing. During the meal, we saw a bird flying above us in the restaurant... I will not go back. 22 points on Zagat.
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Justin L.
Good food, everything else was kind of bad. We were sitting at an admittedly large table (8 people) but the servers had consistent problems getting the basics right. We ordered wine and it took an extraordinarily long amount of time for the wine to actually be poured into our glasses. One of the guys at our table had to repeatedly prompt the server for wine, and other basic things that should have been automatic. Four of us ordered coffee after dinner, only three of us got it. When you're paying a boat load for a nice dinner in Manhattan, these issues simply should not come up. That said, the food mostly saved the day. Good range of seafood, chicken and lamb, all at the table were satisfied. The french fries were surprisingly nice too. Dessert was also varied and lovely. Perhaps it was an off night or new people working, but if they get their staff trained up a bit better, then Ammos could distinguish itself as it has a solid and fairly unique menu of real quality.
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Mary A.
Not great. I've been here twice now and the food is not very good and everything is ridiculously overpriced. Service nothing to write home about either. Skip it.
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Rammi S.
went to ammos estiatorio tonight for my friend's bday. His wife did a great job of surprising him at the venue. I helped her pick the the restaurant and organize the party during restaurant week. The appetizers were okay, but the entrees were delicious (got the fish of the day)! I liked how the place was so spacious and we felt like nobody else was there and we drank alot of wine and talked as much as we wanted to without worrying whether the table next to us was listening. The greek wine menu is amazing and the somellier although not trained has been in the biz for 20 years and knew his stuff. Def a place worth visiting!
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Tia T.
After hearing great things about this place for a long time, I decided to try it out with some girl friends during restaurant week. We had a terrible experience. To you I submit the following: 1. Super slow service. We were seated for about 20 mins before we had to ask for a menu. I've experienced European service, but 20 minutes is a tad on the long side. We also had to ask for the restaurant week menu, after which it all went down hill. 2. Table wasn't set properly and water had a piece of orzo in it, usually not a big deal, but when you add it to everything else it matters. 3. Condescending waiter. When I asked for the specials, he told me that there are no specials for the restaurant week menu, and when i said i wasn't ordering from the restaurant week menu, he said "this is a Greek seafood restaurant, so the fish". Also, when I asked for a description of the preparation of the Greek salad, he told me "this isn't a diner". Lastly, at the end of my meal I wanted a Greek coffee, I asked for it at least 3 times and he kept saying "regular coffee" and I thought I had been clear that I wanted Greek coffee. Also, he did not bring the dessert menu for me (i was the only one who ordered ala carte and rightfully should have been shown the menu). I asked if I could have baklava and he said "I'll see what I can do", which I didn't understand because it was on the menu. 4. I was never asked to check my coat and it was repeatedly touched and trampled on by the restaurant staff. Finally when I made enough faces the manager came and took it. Also, they kept running into my chair and hitting my ponytail (I have very thin shoulder length hair...so it's not like it was a giant thing sticking way out into the walkway). 5. The food simply wasn't that great, the vegetables in the greek salad were not very fresh. The cucumbers and tomatoes were soggy while the yellow tomatoes lacked flavor and actually were under-ripe. The spanakopita was merely okay. The presentation of the dishes were sloppy. The dolmades basically looked like someone slopped them onto a plate. My friends ordered the lamb, moussaka and the salmon and no one was raving about how great it was. The baklava was nothing to write home about. 6. I complained to the manager upon leaving and he was nothing but defensive and had an answer/excuse for everything. I listed to him my complaints above and he basically did nothing. Although, he gave me his card and "hopes I come back and give them another chance". Fat chance, what would entice me to come back? To top it all off, after I left, they cancelled my reservation on open table so that I can't give them a review!!!! The nerve! If I could give this place a zero rating I would. If you really have a hankering for some tasty Greek, go to Kellari Taverna it's just a few blocks away, the service is impeccable, and the food is better, fresher and more flavorful.
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Linda C.
Originally sat in the restaurant area but they only serve tapas at the bar. Moved to the bar for tapas and to get away from the very frazzled waiter and the noise. It was a little noisy at the bar but I was able to hear what my companion was saying until they put the speaker on above our heads. Forget having any conversation in this place. Between the normal noise level of mnay people talking but why do they have loud music on top,of that?????? The food is over priced and the service is really BAD!!!! You could die waiting for a drink or food. It's too bad because the place is nicely decorated and has a good ambience.
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Kim G.
This review is based on how the management at Ammos mishandled our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding this past October. We chose Ammos to host our rehearsal dinner because we had been happy with the food, service and treatment on several prior occasions. In July, we met with two managers who seemed very eager to please and went over the details of our 60 person event with us seemingly very carefully. We told them that we wanted a private event and they agreed, stipulating that we had to be out by 9:30pm because they had another party coming in. I recall this conversation distinctly because they were very hesitant at first to offer a "buy out," because it was Saturday night, but they did, in fact, agree to let us have the place to ourselves until 9:30pm. In the contract we received soon after, the dinner was listed as "private event." As the event drew closer, we discussed a couple of changes to the menu: one of which was extremely important. My Aunt is extremely allergic to fish--she could go into anaphylaxis--and we made it very clear fish had to be taken off the menu. We also made a point of saying that we wanted our guests to be able to get up and make speeches. They assured us that they had a microphone and sound system that we could use for this purpose. So...the Big Night comes and we arrive early to get ready. We are shown where our tables are all set-up and we see another table of 25 set that was not a part of our number but right next to us. When we asked what this was, the manager present said that it was a birthday party that was coming in. Our stomachs fell to our feet. When we asked about our private event that we were promised, the manager told us that we had a "private event"--that the table of 25 was also a "private event"--and that there was yet another "private event" that was going to be in the loft area upstairs and visible from our "private event." The manager said that they never agreed on a "buy out," but they absolutely did. To make matters worse, as we were in the heat of discussing our distress and disappointment over their failure to live up to what any reasonable person would consider a "private event," they started seating random people that were coming in off the street for dinner. As if you couldn't see this coming, they served a fish spread when they were specifically told no fish could be served. Luckily, as soon as we realized this, we swept it off the table where my Aunt was dining. Disaster averted. Nothing ruins a rehearsal dinner more than one of the key guests dropping dead from an allergic reaction. Oh yes, and the microphone they promised us for our speeches--now being made in a room of our friends, family and a whole gaggle of strangers dining and having their own "private event" in the same room--was hanging from the loft area down into the main dining room, like they have at a boxing match. Ugggh. Fortunately, our friends and family were very happy for us and in the mood to celebrate and we did not let these setbacks ruin our evening. We felt sorry for the birthday party who also expected a "private event' and were compromised. So, we overcame the obstacles and had a wonderful evening, despite what was promised and certainly not delivered. We will never give any more business to Ammos in the future, nor will any of our family or friends. The management really blew it.
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Vic M.
The food here was so gross and priced way too high. We could barely eat the appetizer - I actually had to spit it out. My entree (for lunch) was the worst I've ever had at a Greek restaurant. Would not come back, not worth it.
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Jean H.
DISCLAIMER: we only came here for drinks on a friday night at roughly 11:45, 12 --------------------------------------------------Â------------ okay, time for the review. we came on a friday night for a few drinks before he headed out to another bar/lounge/fun place. run down: 1) this place was DEAD. 2) the male female ratio= 5:1. 2a) the average age of the men , i'd guess it as 37 3) cover charge ($15) 4) decent DJ 5) over zealous photographer who took our photo even after saying no what does this sum up to? not something i'm returning to. a bar/lounge should be decently filled by 12! but no, it was so empty that the drunker and older gentlemen were doing some sort of wide stepping and flailing dance. im not going back for just drinks. but the menu looked good! purchased 1 jack& ginger, 1 vodka soda, 1 coke = $35 including tip
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Nadav S.
Enjoyed dinner there during restaurant week. Food was great, so was the service.
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Aparna A.
I rarely write reviews, but thought I should point out that there was a thick metal screw in my food. It was either in the eggplant dip or a vegetable fritter; luckly it was in a soft item, and I didn't bite down very hard on it, otherwise I would have certainly broken my tooth. I was pretty disappointed by the reaction of the waitress and manager. The waitress took the screw (without really saying much to me), told the manager, who hastily apologized and told me that I would not be charged for the menu item that contained the screw (which he seemed to think was sufficient, although it was only my second bite of the dish, and obviously I wouldn't want to eat any more of it). I was surprised by his nonchalance, especially since it would have likely caused a serious injury if I had either chewed or ingested it. I am disturbed about how a large metal screw would end up in food; it really makes me suspicious about the kitchen. I was not offered an explanation about how or why this might have happened. I figured that a restaurant of this caliber may have been more apologetic, offered something for the troubling experience (which I would have most likely refused anyway, since I feel uncomfortable being given free things). I'm just baffled that no one seemed very surprised or upset by the entire thing. All of this being said, the restaurant is beautiful, the food was very good and the service (other than with regard to this incident) was decent.
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Jolie V.
Definitely recommend Ammos! Just checked it out for restaurant week and had a great dinner! The place is nicely decorated, and the food delicious. But best of all was the friendly and attentive service! We had the great pleasure of having Lazaros as our waiter and he was great! So friendly and personable... He even gave us a few recommendations for a trip to Greece!
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Adam H.
Portions are disgustingly small. This place is a rip-off.
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Elaina S.
One star for decor. This place needs to stop pissing customers off. We all anticipated a nice Vday dinner and it was ruined by their slimy staff. And I'm greek so i can say that. SO we ordered two bottles of wine an apps, they were FINE, nothing to brag about. The bus boys were ALL UP IN OUR GRILL taking the plates before we even finished most of the food! Two of us at the table ordered fish...$90 dollars later my husband ate a fish that MAY have weighed a lb and a half with head bones tails guts and all. I get market price for fish, I get that they weigh the fish when they buy it. They charged us as if the fish weighed 2 1/2 lbs! CRAZY. CRAZY. My koubaro was still eating his fish and his spinach and the bus boy managed to SWAP that from him too! KICKER-
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Blake B.
Came to this place with my wife on valentine's day to celebrate. Was very impressed by this place. Greek cuisine with emphasis on seafood. One thing that really grabbed my attention is their decor and ambiance. Very relaxing, classy atmosphere. The food was scrumprious. I had solomos, which is scottish salmon, absolutely loved it and i am not an avid seafood lover. Prices were rather fair for nyc spot. Between 2 appetizers, one entree, 3 beers and a dessert, all came out to less than 100 dollars for 2. Def reccommend if you like seafood. Service was also great that night and staff were very nice and professional.
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Daniel S.
I was visiting my cousin in NYC, and she tolt me restaurant week was going on, so i should pick a place and she could make the reservations. I didn't want any indian or chinese, with meh hailing from the south asian sausage fest known as Man Jose, so i was looked for mediterranean/seafood offerings, and Ammos Estiatoriao showed up~ The menu fit the bill, and moi, le cousin, and aunt and unko went about our merry way to the restaurant. The venue is mosdef for youngin professionals; you should not bring ur chilluns/nephews thurr~ Being the aZnZ dat we are, we didnt order many drinks or wines or such (although me and le cuz - family did tour many of NYC's watering holes that nite). I was ultra enamored by our waitress. She was seriously the spitting image of Zooey Deschanel (whom i love), except she had all the fixins of a supermodel. Essentially, I was ordering from my idol, except she was blessed with an exceptional jaw line worthy of genetic recombination ( sorry zooey, u married ben!!!), her accent was HELLA endearing and adorable, and i just found myself creepily admiring her as she went about her duties. As a true aZn, i fought voraciously for the bill, but my freaking family stolt the honor from me. Consequently, I could not get the name of the new Greek Goddess I met that night!! X_X If anyone who reads this review goes here and figures out the name of the fair maiden whom i am talking about, please do not hesitate to let me know. I will compensate grandiosely via classy food & drink, V(^_^)V Oh yeah, food wise, the white snapper, spanakopita, and custard were top notch, but according to yelp standards, there was nothing that would make me a fan or consider this as good as it gets, but I would go again, if only i could meet my nameless and breathtakingly gorgeous belle o' the ball~~ Until then, Stay classy~~ 4 stars for Zooey Deschanel clone. My name is Boris Yelpsin, and I approve this message.
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Ninja K.
Love this place for lunch. Quick service and decent pricing. Good for small groups.
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Chen L.
We went there for RW. Their bread is sooooo good! We ate two baskets. Appetizer: Meatball is the best! Comes with tomato sauce. Main dish: Lamb shank is very juicy. They also have salmon. Since I just ate a whole fish for lunch, I ordered lamb. Dessert: U should absolutly try their greek yogurt. Waiters r cute, with accent.
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N. ..
I haven't been here for the food, but was invited by a friend for Latin nights on Saturdays. The place is very nice. Music selection varied ( Latin night. duh!) but it was good. The bar is kind of small, but we didn't care because we had our own table with bottles and hookah. I don't think this is the best place to meet new people, mostly everyone was socializing with their own groups. Had fun, will go again only if my girls come with me!
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Judith N.
Over priced and overrated. The appetizer of citrus beets was bland and unseasoned without even a hint of citrus.The fish of the day was some bland white fish on top of steamed vegetables and gluey risotto. But most shocking was the mousakas which, both traditionally and according to the menu, has meat in it. The mousakas I got had maybe a half teaspoon of ground beef. When I pointed this out to the manager he gave me a lot of BS about how the meat is precisely measured at four ounces and anyway the dish is really all about the vegetables. Even if that were true, which its not, half a teaspoon is nowhere near four ounces. Bottom line, this place is a rip off and your local diner probably has better Greek food.
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Mike P.
Excellent restaurant! The atmosphere is really modern and pleasant. Unfortunately I was there on Greek night so the live band was kind of annoying especially considering it was nearly midnight when I ate there. I had the lamb "chops" (can't remember the name of the dish) appetizer and they were EXCELLENT. I also tried my friend's Chilean sea bass which was also excellent. The food and service were really top notch. My only gripe was the loud music but like I said that was only one night so I'm sure on all other nights it's a really pleasant and relaxing dinner. I will DEFINITELY be back!!!
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Jelena S.
Firstly, I think people need to distinguish the difference between the Ammos in Manhattan and the one in Astoria. Same name, probably same owners, different place. Let's begin with the positive: the maitre'd and hostess were very nice and accomodating. The decor is quite lovely and the waiters are friendly and professional. The crowd is a little stuffy (business people, a bit of an older crowd). But despite this being a seafood restaurant, I would not come here for seafood. The crabcakes tasted and smelled very fishy. I had the lamb shank which pulled apart from the bone so easily, and the hint of nutmeg was a wonderful touch. The others in my party had the greek salad, mousaka and sea bass; all which were tasty. However, my friend that had the shellfish linguine was very disappointed. Please understand that my foodie friend will eat almost anything. Rarely does she complain about food that even tastes bad. But when she let me try one of the mussels, I almost gagged. She barely touched her meal, nor did she complain about the dish. When ordering dessert (the Greek yogurt with fruits and honey was decadently yummy) the waiter brought over a complimentary bottle of wine. So, the seafood may not be great, and the other food is mediocre for the prices. But at least they know how to work the customer relations, which is just as important as the food.
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James H.
Appalling. Terrible food and such tiny portions. The "dips" from the appetizer were either dry or just-from-the-fridge cold. The entrees shall haunt me to my dying day. A lamb shank the size of a drumstick, a steak mostly gristle and fat, greyish dover sole, undercooked prawns, potatoes the color of old linoleum. And the prices. Ye Gad. I dont think anyone in the world is gonna mistake Greek food for haute cuisine, but the dreck is priced like you're at Jean-Georges. This is basically really bad diner with astronomical prices and I feel sorry for anyone with the misfortune to wander in and waste their hard-earned drachmas.
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Jaimee A.
This was a nice restaurant. The food was good, loved the appetizer we ordered. It was pitas with several dipping sauces. All were really good. We got the whole fish for dinner and it too was quite good. We had a trio for dessert and the baklava and yogurt were particularly yum.
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Amy Y.
I actually went here for RW dinner, which I don't usually do because lunch is cheaper. The zucchini fritters were just fine, the mint sauce was a bit too strong for me. The sirloin was very good, too bad they only gave me 3 pieces. The rice pudding was pretty blah. Probably not a good choice for a RW dinner.
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Jane C.
Mondays & Fridays are 50% bar tab. I usually don't like sitting at the bar, but here the bar is actually better than the dining room. Cute space, noise level good for conversation (on a Monday night at least). Bartender/server was awesome! Borderline perfect which I don't think I've ever said -- he said he was from Nashville which probably explains it. EAT: Beet salad, grilled octopus, spreads SKIP: Zucchini cakes (too mushy), baklava (too doughy) BOTTOM LINE: Very expensive menu! We ordered 4 small plates and 1 dessert and bill came out to $60 (that is with the 50% discount!). Would never pay full price here.
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Sean C.
Ammos the club on a Saturday night. If you like over-priced drinks and bad service, come here. I had three long islands at $14 bucks each. For that kind of money and that drink, I expect to at least get tipsy. I was sober when I left. The coat check guy LOST my scarf. He actually told me to go in the closet and look myself because he was being overwhelmed by angry customers waiting for their coat. One guy said he waited half an hour for him to get his jacket. Either don't use coat check here, or don't come here at all. If you do come here, you can leave your coat in their booths. At least it won't be lost and you won't wait in line a total of 30 minute to give and get back your coat, at 3-5 bucks. Music was decent. And it wasn't too packed. Only a few good-looking girls. That may sound shallow, but we all get dolled up and go to the club to be seen. It's the one place where looks matter. To be honest, there were more good-looking guys than girls. I give the two stars for these reasons: I got on a list and didn't have to pay a cover. Only waited about 20 minutes to get in. Which is nothing compared to Hollywood BS. And I made friends with a few cool people in line and we took advantage of their hookah service. So it's not a pretentious crowd. At least not so pretentious that I can't meet some nice people.
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Jay Infamous L.
This review is for the lounge portion... Went here last night for a friends birthday and had a blast! Very good music by the DJ who played everything and bouncer were cool...Only thing that threw me off was that it was $15 to get in to the place when I was already on my friends guestlist but $15 compared to what it could of been $20, $25 or in some cases $40. So it wasn't that bad. Other than that a very nice spot to have a birthday outing!
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Lauren W.
Stopped in for drinks and was welcomed by the essence of warm Greek culture! We didn't eat a full meal here but did drink 2 bottles of wine & they served us complimentary appetizers and shots! The second bottle of wine was very good: Kourtaki, a white greek wine made from pine trees.The atmosphere is nice and there is a very open floor plan. Just tried apps but would love to go back for a full meal. Was loving the welcoming vibes here...
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Samuel C.
This is my 2nd time at Ammos and it's a nice Greek restaurant. Pretty relaxed atmosphere especially when you're coming after work and are in need of dinner and drinks. I tried the lamb shank the other day and I've had better honestly. It was more on the bland side, lightly seasoned and the sauce was lacking that "wow" factor for me that I expected for this $30 plate. Drinks were average and typical of any restaurant, put more ice in my drink to water down the liquor effect. The friendly waitresses aren't enough to give this place more than 2 stars in my book.
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Coriander L.
Been here a couple of times since it's close to work but never again. Their greek salad and octopus is the only thing on the menu i've enjoyed. Watch out for the used cars salesman like sommelier. He promised that we would love this very forgettable bottle of red and hyped it so much that we didn't even ask for the price. After a half ass satisfactory meal and wine we realized he recommended a $90+ bottle. I would stick to happy hour for food, not for drinks. Last time i went for happy hour, my bf's gin and tonic tasted like rubbing alcohol.
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Jax W.
I've had dinner here twice, and each time I was pretty happy with the experience. First off, the ambiance and decor is lovely. It certainly doesn't feel like a restaurant across the street from Grand Central station. The wait staff is attentive but not over bearing, and the hostess is great. Food wise, they have all the Greek staples. My fav, spankopita, feta cheese with spinach wrapped in phillo dough. The dough is never too soft or too crisp, and the filling is the right balance of cheese vs spinach. I ended up with the grilled salmon, a healthy portion and quite filling. Since we ordered off the pre-theater menu it came with dessert, I opted for the honey semolina cake and my friend got the walnut cake. I felt the semolina was a bit heavy however, it was not too sweet and quite tasty. The walnut dish was very sweet, I'm not a sweets person normally but really nice. Overall, I'd recommend it, especially if you are in the mood for Greek while in midtown.
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Vincent B.
The food was mediocre.
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B K.
We went there around 8ish on a Saturday evening, and surprisingly it wasn't busy. Only a couple of tables with couples or small groups. Nice decoration that deviates from the folkloric norm. Also, it's very quiet which can be ideal for certain occasions. I suggest calling in advance because sometimes they host wedding parties and Greek nights that can be pretty loud. Let's start with the appetizer. We had zucchini fritters and grilled octopus. Both were excellent! The fritters had a nice blend of kefalograviera which gave them a nice creamy texture, while the octopus was tender and unbelievably tasty. The Greek salad was OK, and I should have opted for their oriental one that has nuts and berries. Their walnut and raisin bread, in addition to the olive one, was freshly baked and so yummy. For main course, we had the fagri with lemon roasted tomatoes and the Aegean pasta. They were fantastic! I felt I was eating them somewhere along the Greek coastline. It would have better if the pasta carried more of the ouzo aromas. Maybe in the future, they can introduce astakomakaronada (lobster pasta) that although a traditional dish, it is equally fine flavored and super tasty. The wine list is extensive and we were able to pick a very good one. The description of the wines though is a bit problematic, so you better be a bit cautious. The dessert was also very good. They didn't have the manouri cheesecake, so we had the walnut pie. It was flaky and not too sweet, having the right amount of syrup and making it a nice accompany to the ice cream. Thumbs up! The service was also great with a friendly host, deviating from the norm of waiters at Greek restaurants. Taking advantage of their a la carte and theater special is a great opportunity to explore this restaurant, without spending a lot.
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Liz M.
To the DJ sucks if you know her don't even ask her to play whatever you want to hear because she won't play shit especially if she feels some type of way about you.
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Cara L.
After a happy hour outside at Beer Bar tuned sweltering hot, I wanted to go into the first restaurant in sight to sit down, in air conditioning, and eat something other than bar food before I passed out. Since Ammos was directly across the street, we said "done!" and went inside. The setting was quiet and elegant and a total relief - I felt like I had walked out of a frat house and into an upscale adult dinner party. They brought out complimentary olives, assorted bread, and a little cube of watermelon with feta cheese on top. But the overall dining experience was a tad mediocre given the expensive price tag. Our server was certainly polite and gracious enough, but we constantly had to flag him down to the point where we were asking bus boys for water, for a dessert menu, to take up our bill. We ordered the octapodi appetizer - charcoal grilled mediterranean octopus, onions, capers, red wine vinaigrette - a little pricey at $19, but there was plenty to share. A little heavy on the salt. The best part of the meal was the main course. We each had the Htenia Risotto - the pan seared scallops, shaved asparagus in an english pea risotto with kefalograviera cheese. It was a pleasing texture and the scallops were seared to perfection. After some Pinot Noir, a disappointing dessert, and a coffee, I was a little taken back when I saw the final bill - until we walked back over to happy hour and learned my coworkers had racked up a $450 tab on cheap beers and bar food. I had spent more than I had anticipated on the evening, but at least I got a gourmet meal out of mine.
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Elizabeth H.
Ammos is a great Greek spot in midtown near Grand Central. There is a restaurant and bar portion. The girls and I come here on Saturdays for pregaming purposes when we don't really feel like going out to dinner. It's a really classy joint with a great bar. They have some delicious appetizers but we usually opt for the deliciously phenomenal cheese, bread, and olives that are complimentary. (Dirrrrttyy rich). Cocktails are pretty cheap (less than $8) too. Entrees are pretty pricey so we steer clear. The bartenders are so so friendly and super speedy. Angela is the best! She always gets sexy tips from us! The overall feel is so much more grown up than out other pre-game places. Its a great start to the night. The Greek music and swanky decor sets the mood for a fun night, feeling sexy.
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joe b.
my review is strictly for the night club aspect of this place that opens at 11PM that i went to recently. The price of drinks were expensive, especially since they were watered down. If youre going to charge $15 for a drink, at least put some alcohol in there that you can taste. Forget this place.
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Jen L.
YELP indeed! That is one expensive menu! Nice space, boring location. The risotto was good, sea bass interesting, and the pita bread and 6 different dips were sample-sized for a child - I'm not kidding. On the plus side, the waiter was actually Greek, nice touch.
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Rachel L.
Very overpriced, $50 card minimum at the bar. Online they said it was free for EVERYONE before midnight, but when I got there they charged my guy friend $15 and said that the door people were separate from the club itself. That makes a ton of sense. Music and ambiance weren't too bad, but everything else was.
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Constantinos Z.
I went to this place for New Year's Eve for the first time. They had a package for $60 that included buffet and open bar from 9pm till midnight (yeah right!). When I bought the tickets a few days before the big night, the person who sold them to me (named Angelos) completely lied to me about what was supposed to happen that night. He reassured me that we were going to have a table for the dinner. The big night comes, we arrive at Ammos at 10pm and we had to STAND IN LINE to get in, despite that we bought the tickets upfront and the place was half-empty. As if this wasn't enough, they would let people in ahead of us that didn't even have a ticket! After standing outside for 20-30 min, they let us in to face almost no tables in there. The few that were left in were used for bottle service (although the manager orinally said that this was supposed to happen after midnight and the end of the buffet). The buffet was a disappointment: they had 4 different types of dips, pita bread, greek salad and ravioli and shrimps. The worst part was the "open bar": there was only a small bar in a corner with two barmen and half the people in the club crowded around it to get their drinks. So you had to wait at least 20 min for a drink! It's easy to calculate how many drinks you could get during this "open bar" session (I only had two). Apart from this, you were only allowed to have either vodka or Hennessy - something that no one told us before going there. Last part: after midnight the place was suppose to continue as a club till late. Around 00.30 am, the music stops. We found out that there was a fight or something, they threw the guy out and he got the police. From what i understood, the police was checking their licenses and wouldn't let them continue their program because they probably didn't have the permit to do so. Bottom line: spoiled new year's eve, lies from the managers and complete lack of professionalism on behalf of the people who run the place! I'll never go there again!!!
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Minhan S.
The restaurant week! I had to go any restaurant which participate the restaurant week. For the first restaurant this time, I picked this Greek restaurant, Ammos Estiatorio. I gotta say, the ambiance of this place is great! Their spinach pie was a great appetizer, and I loved it! Meatballs with risotto wasn't that great though; Risotto was not well cooked. Greek yogurt was very different. nutty, fruity, sweet, and sour! can't tell if I liked it or not, but it was just different. Our waitstaff was kind, but my friends complained that she kept spilling wine while pouring. Another complaint was that the foods were not presentable, and uneven portion. I kind of agree with them, so I only give 3 stars.
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Jake L.
Usually a decent Greek spot in midtown, today I had probably the worst lunch I've ever experienced in Manhattan. Everything was absolutely horrible. The only reason I gave it two stars was because the manager came to the table to apologize for the long wait and offer us a bottle of wine. We sent the grilled calamari back. The saganaki went back as well. Nothing was cooked properly from start to finish. Dishes were coming out randomly. It was a complete disaster. I think maybe their grill and broiler went down right at noon. Not a good thing for a Greek fish house. And the place was packed. $250 for 4 people, lunch, no booze. That's just crazy. I've been to ammos a few times and it was always fairly good. Maybe just a bad day. Maybe new management. Whatever it was, I won't eat there again. Try Kellari down the street (44 btwn 5th and 6th). Great spot. Sit at the bar and enjoy Sofien's excellent service!
Well I'd actually say that this place gets 3.5 stars from me. I've only ever been there for lunch (located where it is in midtown it's all of 2 blocks from my office) and have had good experiences overall. The best part - I have to say - is the service. The waitstaff is very attentive and helpful, as well as pleasant. They are not overbearing or annoying in any way. The food is also good, tasty, fresh, well made. I've tried a variety of dishes and encourage you to stick with the fish - it's prepared in the traditional Mediterranean way and has not disappointed. The decor is nice and pleasing. I wish that they offered more selection. Their specialty is seafood, so that's what you should eat there. Some of the lamb and chicken I had was sub-par.
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Evan G.
This is a good restaurant; not 5 star but very good. Authentic Greek food; with authentic Greek people working at the restaurant. I had the Greek salad which was very good. Very fresh vegetables and feta. I also had fried Kasseri. Good, but it tasted like it had been sitting for a while or had not been fried in oil hot enough. Of course I had to have lamp chops. The taste was pefect, but the chops were to small and to fatty; I would have expected a high quality chop for the price. I saw some fish dishes and they looked very good. I was not a fan of the lemon potatoes at all. The cocktails were good, and the wine choices were very good and affordable. I really liked the menu; it was large and even had a big selection of whole fish. I would definitely try this restaurant again.
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Michael K.
Had a lovely prix fixe lunch here today. Grilled calamari was flavorful and excellent as was the Atlantic char. Ammos remains a favorite lunch spot in the Grand Central area.
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Liz C.
To my palate (and to my expectations given the price bracket) the food was mediocre. $20-30 plates should blow my mind. I should be -dying- to come back here. I'm not. I enjoyed the appetizer, which was a row of raw fishies, and the cocktails, which were quite stiff, but, hey, it's all good. I didn't at all enjoy the risotto, which was doused with enough salt and cheese to warrant a small reservoir of aforementioned cocktails as chasers. The best thing Ammos had to offer was its ambiance - it's large and it's got these great high ceilings and big, dramatic windows. Bottom line: take your date and your dollars somewhere else.
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Robert A.
Don't wast your money. This is probably one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've ever had in NYC. My hopes were high as my party and I walked into a beautiful room but it ended there. Everything was underseasoned and bland and the presentation was horrifying. The Moussaka was the worst one guest had ever had. The Octopus appetizer was swimming in oil and the Lamb Shank was sloppily thrown on a plate with not much else and looked nothing like how the dish is pictured on the website. Not to mention it was so small I was hard pressed to find any meat on it. Shame on them for even allowing it to leave the kitchen. Fact is I've had better food at my neighborhood diner. Again and I can't stress this enough... don't wast your money!
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Bridget G.
Perfect location for our pre-theatre dinner, just far enough from Times Square to get away from the crush but close enough to walk to the theatre. Our party of 2 ordered 4 appetizers to share. When the server reported running out of lamb riblets we chose another equally delicious item. Then the server brought out a complimentary appetizer to apologize for running out of the riblets. Wow, now we had 5 appetizers! Plenty of food, great recommendation for wine and were able to walk to the show with time to spare. I would definitely eat here again.
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Heidi S.
A nice little oasis in Midtown East, Ammos actually feels uncrowded and peaceful inside, which is a welcome change from most in Manhattan. The service was excellent and the food was good. Made for a great pre-show dinner, with an easy walk to most of the midtown theatres.
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Brian H.
I was really looking forward to trying out Ammos on my most recent trip home. I had heard such good things. To start, we had two salads, the traditional greek salad and some other salad that had cilantro and parsley. both were very good. For my entre i had a braised halibut. it was terrible. the fish was completely overdone to the point where the fish just shredded apart. the green been's looked brown and the broth lacked any acidity. overall a terrible dish. For dessert i had the trio's of Baklava. Coffee, Dark Chocolate, & one other( i can't remember maybe a nut one, i'm not sure). Either way it was amazing, the honey was very fresh tasting and not too sweet. The only reason i gave them two stars was for the the decor and the wait staff which was top notch.
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Allison H.
Food was great. Wait staff was either too attentive or couldn't be found. Went on a thursday, plan to go back for some dancing on a Saturday night. Oompa!
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Catherine L.
this place has great appetizers. didn't really munch on the entrees but they had these great weekday happy hour + apps specials last time i went. they're not the same specials every weekday so check somewhere if you want the right combo. the decor is very nice. there's nothing conceptually "stand-out" or unique about it, but the lighting and the trimmed wood interior did the trick. grilled octopus. the standard to which all grilled seafood should be held. soft and tender on the inside and a lovely, slightly-burnt smokey flavor on the exterior. sausages - spicy, savory; can't go wrong with a sausage but these were excellent. my companions and i also sipped some excellent wine. their selections were tasty. we sat at the bar and i think i caught a glimpse of the head chef - not sure if he was the executive or the head sous chef - but the guy was a looker. $cha-ching$ -edit- i can't believe i'm the first one to review this place. something must be wrong. someone out for vengeance must've erased all previous reviews of ammos in some cyber attack. also, i just looked up the menu to spell out the dishes and saw the prices - they are ridiculous!!! just go for the half-price appetizers.... some of the entrees are $42!!! not cool
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Leslie C.
I really, really, really want to love this place. It is near my office, looks fantastic, and I love the idea of eating Mediterranean food with its healthy profile. But alas, I do not love-or even really like it. Have now eaten there maybe six times- wanted to give it a fair shot. Have tried fish, lamb, calamari, haloumi, and traditional Greek stuff. Also have tried salads and apps. The only thing that I can recommend fully is the yogurt/fruit/honey dessert (and I am not a dessert person). Otherwise pretty mediocre. Better to hike to avra, molvyos, other Greek In midtown.
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tas z.
Wow! this place has come along way from what it used to be like. The new decor is stuning! and they have a new menu, That has great Greek classics like Grilled Octopodi and Saganaki1 along with the best lamb chops in the city! Ammos also has a 3course Pre-theater menu! for only $33!!! i would higly recommend goin here if you are lloking for the best in Greek cusine!!!
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Catherine K.
I went here recently for dinner. I thought that it would be an elegant restaurant to celebrate with an expensive dinner. It was really disappointing. My friend and I had different appetizers, entrees and desserts. None of the dishes were good. The restaurant was very noisy and crowded. We were seated next to the waiters station. We were constantly bumped by servers and other guests. Our server brought the check as soon as we were served our desserts. He kept coming over to try to get it from us. I felt like we were being hurried out. We were still trying to eat our desserts. The entire meal was over in about 35 minutes. I was happy just to get out of there. It was really not a good dining experience. I think the reason they have so many people is because it is across the street from Grand Central Station. I definitely won't go back there.
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Audrey J.
Usually I'm not a first-time-visit reviewer. However, my experience today just left such an indelibly distinct impression on me that I had to share. Now, I recognize you're probably wondering "how can it be such a distinct impression if all you're doing is giving it 3 -- by nature AVERAGE -- stars?" Bear with me here... I'm of the opinion that, for the most part, like begets like. Geniality/cordiality begets geniality/cordiality (unless you've watched "The Devil Wears Prada," in which case all bets are off). With that in mind, what the HELL is the problem with the waitstaff here?????? This place gets negative NEGATIVE stars based on the solo diner theory (which I postulated here yelp.com/biz/bus-stop-ca… and here yelp.com/biz/fetch-bar-a… ). Of course, I did not live up to (down to?) their expectations and still left my 20+% tip (killing them with kindness??), but somehow I doubt that was even appreciated. I was seated right away without a reservation (+), but then I was left there (1) with the second place setting still at the table (--) and (2) waiting...waiting....WAITING for a menu, which the waiter might not even have brought over to me if I hadn't made SIGNIFICANT eye contact when he came to serve the table next to mine, upon which he said something like "oh, I will get you a menu" (--!!!). Following that, I didn't have my water refilled, nobody checked up on me, and bread only came after my entree and ONLY after I asked whether the stew would come with bread (uh...because that kind of makes sense, right??). Finally, after the meal was over (during which time I SWEAR I've been friendly and smiley throughout -- because I just am a friendly and smiley person, you know, ESPECIALLY when I have just gotten out of work EARLY...which is UNHEARD OF), I handed over my credit card. He swiped it and brought the billfold and card back. And after I wrote in the tip (the...AHEM....20+% tip), he took it away. Took it away!! Isn't that rude? Aren't they just supposed to let you leave it on the table...linger over your wine or cheese or whatever it is that People Who Lunch do? Good grief. Thus, no matter HOW good the food was -- and the Mediterranean fish stew with shellfish, jumbo shrimp, and white fish was VERY good with fresh FRESH seafood that I, having just returned from California, would more than readily criticize here if it were not fresh -- I cannot in good conscience award any greater than three stars. And, to be honest, the three stars already feels pretty generous. In terms of atmosphere, upon sitting down, I liked the place with its light and airy feel with the glass-windowed kitchen and wood-and-white-and-tan color theme, but upon getting up, I could not WAIT to get the F outta there. I guess I could always go back to check on whether this was just a bad...BAD day for Ivan, but really....with so many food options out there (and classy/upscale joints just like this one), why bother?
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Penny T.
I would give this restaurant a one star, if it wasnt for the red sangria, which was really good. I just had dinner there and paid over $120 for cold crab cakes, cold fried cheese, cold grilled octopus and old spanakopita. It was the quickest meal i have had in manhattan, under 40 minutes from seating to check. Probably because the food was sitting in the kitchen all day and they reheated it enough just to serve it. Truly a terrible dining experience. Next time I will go to Kellari Tavern for greek food.
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Erifili K.
Great ambiance, decor, food (seafood specialty), Greek dishes, and drinks. I gave 5 stars because of the live entertainment on Fridays and especially Saturday nights. But live music is all in Greek, so long as you like that or are interested, then you may enjoy. But just know the service can be slow when packed on live entertainment nights. (Expect some Greek dancing from the clientele after dinner Saturday nights after 10pm too.) (There is also an Astoria location, but without the live entertainment thusfar. My review can only be of the Manhattan location since that is where I tried.)
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Tom S.
For Greek food I recomend it. Wait staff execellent. Decor was nice as well. Not big on the Greek music but thats what you get on a Saturday with your meal.
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Clint E.
Great place on a Saturday the salmon is to die for after dinner come dancing live Greek singers I just love this place.
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Matthew D.
Nice spacious room, solicitous service, great small plates and greek basics.
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Helen L.
Came here for happy hour with a friend. They have small, 2-person tables by the bar near the entrance and larger tables further into the restaurant. My friend and I each ordered a glass of white wine and appetizers - calamari and fried zucchini and eggplant chips. Both were really good, and each came with it's own special sauce. Only complaint is that sometimes the zucchini and eggplant chips were super salty on one side and other chips had no seasoning on it at all. Not a huge deal, but when you charge $20 for zucchini and eggplant sliced thinner than a penny, you really should season everything properly. The service was really good, almost to the point of being annoying. Our water glasses were constantly filled and never empty, and our waiter came up to us 3 times asking if everything was okay. That's 3 times in the hour that we were there, and then the bus boy literally circled our table like a shark before coming up to us and asking if we were finished with our food (we were not). Then our waiter came up a couple of minutes later and asked us again if we were done with our food (still not done). There were no lines for tables at the bar, and there were plenty of empty bar tables so I'm not sure why they kept coming up to us and interrupting our conversation. Overall, it was a good experience here, but it wasn't so great that I'd come back when there are so many other places to try in NYC!
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Morgan G.
I would have given this restaurant a solid 3 stars, but the TERRIBLE service brought it down to a 2, if not a 1. I came here with some family friends to enjoy dinner after a long day at work and I immediately felt harassed by the staff who was whispering and giving us judgmental glares. Our waiter in particular made me feel so uncomfortable the entire time that I ordered as quickly as possible just to get away from him. When I tried to make a joke, he just stared at me and stopped talking for a minute while we all sat uncomfortably. Whenever he was near us, he would just stare so creepily like he wanted to murder us. I've never been so uncomfortable. The food itself was EXTREMELY overpriced and mediocre. I had the fish of the day which was a tiny portion for the $38 price tag and it was covered in a peppery sauce. This is to be expected of restaurants near Grand Central so beware of price hikes. The one thing I can speak highly of is the sangria- the restaurant week special put it at $6 for your first glass and it was delightfully fruity. Avoid coming here if you can unless someone else is paying or you don't mind waiters who act like hit men.
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Maria L.
I arrived on a Monday at 5'oclock for my reservation and was told that since I was the first in my party to arrive I had to wait. I was standing in front of the hostess desk for 20 minutes and was no offered to sit, or wait by the bar. Definitely unprofessional. When my friend arrived and we were seated, we basically needed to ask for EVERYTHING. We asked for menus, for water, for bread, for the waiter to take our order. There are too many waiters on the floor doing nothing. Ridiculous service. We ordered from the restaurant week menu: Appetizers: Spanakopita - very tasty Prasini Slalata - simple salad Entrees: Mousakas - nothing special, plate was hot and the food was cold. After a long wait there was no way I was going to ask then to bring me a new dish. Solomos- salmon- good but also cold Dessert: Karidopita- verrry delicious cake. The best dish of the night. Overall, Dessert was good, everything else could have been better. Not going back.
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Felicia G.
It was a special day for my friends who got engaged. 6 of us went for dinner. We were pretty satisfied about the food. We loved The popular Greek appetizer pikilia, frouta salad, and octopus. We ordered shrimp, whole fish , tuna for the main course. For desert we love the Greek yogurt. We changed our table twice cos of the weather getting chilly at night. The staff is very friendly and patient for that.
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Jim B.
It was telling when my guest commented "at least the desserts were nice". A major disappointment. I was trying to be frugal so we went with the $33.00 lunch special menu. My guest started with the calamari - decent but a bit overcooked. Followed by rack of lamb for a $9.00 surcharge - requested Rare came out closer to Medium. Not tender. The side dish of green beans was a combination of fresh bright green veggies and some that were leftover and more of a gray-green. Obnoxious. My starter was the caviar mousse which was fine. I had a lamb burger for my entree - tasted bland. My Greek fries were served with no hint of oregano. This place may do excellent fish but they screwed up the rack of lamb badly. Inexcusable. And they forgot how to serve Greek fries - huh? Service staff was interesting. The place was half empty but we ended up with a table of six next to us with a chair in the aisle - so we had service staff brushing by for most of the meal. I should have asked to be moved. I did not notice any background music. Decor is nice enough but - perhaps due to the lighting - it seems subdued. If you want to see beautiful decor in a Greek restaurant try Pylos in the East Village or Periyali on 18th Street. Now that I think about it, Periyali was great overall.
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
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There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
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Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
Amy Y.
Went there to check out the $6 wine happy hour. Walked into an empty dining room, there were people hanging out at the bar. I wanted a glass of pinot noir so I went ahead and ordered that. When the bartender came by to refill my glass, I asked whether the pinot noir was a part of the happy hour special and he said yes. So I stuck with the same for a couple more. When the bill came, I was charged twice as much as what I had expected, $12 per glass. When I asked what happened, I was told that pinot noir was not a part of the happy hour. There was no apology, not even an attempt to make things right. They were outright dishonest. Definitely will not be going back.
(1)Joel S.
Pretty, well decorated space. It was a hot, muggy day and the windows were open. so the restaurant was warmer than I would have liked it to be. The waitstaff were very nice. We were started with pita bread and olives. I tried an Ammos martini and didn't love it. There was a weird extra spice that didn't do it for me. I've had feta cheese in a martini before and it didn't bother me. As noted, prices are expensive here, but not out of the ordinary for this type of restaurant in Manhattan. Grilled fish ran about $30 per lb. We got to the restaurant at 6:00 and took advantage of the pre theater dinner, which is 3 courses for $38. We shared some grilled squid and melitzanosalata. Both were very good. We had mahi-mahi filets that were quite good, served over risotto. For dessert, we shared "Greek gelato" and walnut cake. The coffee was noticeably worse than restaurant average. Nice enough Greek restaurant convenient to Grand Central Station. The service was good, but it's not a cheap evening out. Elias Corner and Taverna Kyclades have nothing to worry about.
(3)Chris G.
Very expensive food and the service was only ok. Even for NYC this place seemed to be extreme. My friend wanted sardines and they recommended a $36 entrée that I would not pay $10 for. The pita with 5 dips (appetizer) was good...I would recommend that if you find yourself trapped here.
(2)Kathleen Z.
Yay for Restaurant Week! Started with grilled calamari that was delicious! We both had the chilled cucumber soup that, if I wasn't in a hotel, I would get some to go home with me. We split the lamb chops and also the rib eye and couldn't choose which was better. Dessert - Meagan loved the vanilla yogurt flan and I adored the fig ice cream! Yummmmmmm!!!!!
(5)Jessica S.
Decent food but disappointed in the staff (hostess didn't know where the bathrooms were), pricey food for the quality and expensive mediocre wine selection.
(3)Ericka B.
The food was delicious. The service was horrible. Although we tried this place during restaurant week the mistakes made were basic to a poorly run front of house. The lamb chops were delicious, the flan dessert was just okay and the grilled calamari was great.
(3)Amanda Y.
I went here for restaurant week. I really enjoyed the salmon dish I ordered... although the presentation could have been better. The calamari appetizer wasn't good...it was more burnt than "grilled." The spinach pie appetizer was quite good so go with that instead.
(3)Tyler L.
Expensivo. Expensive. Akrivá (that is expensive in Greek, *I think). Expense account only place...I would never go here if I was on my own dime. Options for a business type lunch can be limited in midtown, so this is ok if you don't care that you're gonna spend $40/head with no alcohol for a lunch. Food is fine, but when you charge that much, it is hard to deliver value. I would rather splurge $12 on Roast four times than here once.
(3)Stephanie Q.
Even if my expense account were to pay for this place, I will NOT return. Its expensive and they treat you like crap. I came here for restaurant week and even though there was a coat rack, nobody offered to take our coats for us. We had to hang out thick down jackets behind our chairs although I would have rather used the coat check. Our waiter was... interesting. He lacks common sense for sure. They brought out a basket of bread with nuts. My friend is allergic to nuts so of course she told the waiter about her food allergies. His response was: oh, I can bring you pita bread. That doesn't have nuts in it. We were pleased to heat that. Then 2 seconds later, he said: But I will have to CHARGE you for pita bread. Hell no. We said no thanks. The food was decent, but who cares when the service is so horrible. For desert, my friend indicated that she also had a berry allergy. The waiter kept insisting on putting the berries on the side of her pudding. What is his problem? Does he want to call an ambulance? When someone has a berry allergy, you do NOT bring berries to them on a plate. I don't care if its on top of the pudding or next to the pudding, do not bring freaking berries. Oh to top of our horrible dinner, we got there at 530pm, and had signed the check by 710pm. Just as we were leaving to attend a nearby event, another waiter came and told us we had to leave because they wanted our table. We were literally putting on our coats, it was a clear sign that we were leaving, and you still have to open your mouth to tell us to get out? I am NEVER EVER coming back. Customer service sucks. Your waiter doesn't understand allergies and you risk your life by coming here. Make sure you have your epipen ready because you might need to take a trip to the hospital. Oh and when you leave, they will still come over and ask you to leave, in your face. Don't even bother about coat check. They don't give a crap about you.
(1)Marie L.
A wonderful evening tonite - private room. A little confusion - we were promised a private room for our party but the manager was not there. The staff was wonderful - moved our large group from restaurant floor to pvt room. Service was fantastic , food was wonderful - would absolutely return because it is evident that the staff is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure customer satisfaction, what a great night!
(5)Cristina C.
Love this spot! Walked past it with my friend and the decor was so great (accompanied by a good-looking menu) that we just had to go in! The staff was super friendly and attentive! I have the octopus, which was incredible... not a lot of places know how to prepare octopus well, but they did it to perfection. My friend had a fish, which was also quite good! Definitely a great find! would return!
(5)Kate L.
Truly love this place. I have been coming to this place since last year and just celebrated my 30th birthday here and had an amazing time with my friends. They have an impressive list of Greek wines, which are unique and hard to find. I recommend trying Xinomavro from Macedonia. Their food menu is impressive as well. Make sure to order kavourokeftedes (crab cakes), feta fornou (baked barrel-aged feta- delicious) and loukaniko (leek and greek sausage). The atmosphere is very relaxed and romantic. And the service is always great. They are doing a great job making you feel like home!
(5)Dayday S.
As my client and I were eating dessert, the waitress put down the paid bill on the table and said "we are very busy, kindly vacate the table within 5 minutes". We were taken aback, but complied. As we were exiting, the manager asked "How was your meal?" I responded "It was fine, but we didn't like that we were told to eat and leave" Manager- "We don't do that." Me- "The waitress just did that." Manager- "I think you are wrong." My client - "I heard us too, she told us we have 5 minutes to leave." Manager - "I don't think so." Me - "We are not trying to register a complaint; I just find at the better restaurants I frequent, they invite us to the bar for a drink when they want our table, they don't evict us. You should consider it." Manager- "We seem to be doing it just fine, look!" points at busy restaurant. Me- "Perfect, then don't change a thing. I just want be returning." Manger- "Well, we don't need you." Points to my client "we don't need you either." Food was fine. Not sure if I caught them on a bad day or the service is rude. Not going back to find out.
(2)Kevin K.
Bartender is a great guy but the food sucks and the manager seems to be asshole. My swordfish was spoiled and the bartender tried to be accommodating but the manager ran away and never once said anything to me You would think he would suggest a replacement. Do not go here!!! Seriously there are much better places and this place does not deserve to be here. By the way any real dinner restaurant does not serve breakfast. Stay with your specialty and avoid the tourist gouging
(1)Michael L.
Dropped by here accidentally and was not disappointed. Great food - both meat and fish. Service was on point. Will definitely go back again
(5)Ceci G.
We came for breakfast, ordered pancakes one of them came without the fruits, they didn't bring the greek yogurt they offer at the menu, when I asked for it the waiter wasn't sure, later brought some and said "this is for sharing, all of you", not only was rude, also never apologized. Coffee was absolutely cold. Food was good, but should check the service!
(3)Ezra S.
I come here for breakfast 1 to 2 times a week. Lunch 1 to 2 times a month . Love the place. A real jewel. Decor is great. Food is great. Service is great. This has become one of my go to restaurants. Love the place, highly recommend it. Yes, it's expensive, it is on 45th and Vanderbilt , a section of top rents in the city, what do you expect? Recommend to try them.
(4)Francesca S.
If I didn't think it would be so rude... I'd run off my train, through grand central, and knock a few people over just to get here one minute faster. This place is so fantastic! Super friendly staff and bartenders. It's truly a show and special experience. The food, drinks, staff, and owners make this place nothing less then perfect.
(5)Kurt Q.
This place really needs to go to a counselor and re-evaluate. It's okay to be one of the more expensive Greek restaurants in the city, but you gotta live up to it. I got delivery from them. First time was good, second time was not so good. Iced Latte tasted like Iced Water With A Shot of powdered coffee in it. The salmon tasted like it sat in a vat of olive oil for 4 days. And what's more, they really skimp on the portions. My $30 salmon sat on less of a bed of orzo, and more of a sleeping bag of orzo. So Ammos. Listen t' me. Book a session at a licensed psychologist and really dig into the reasons why you feel you need to aggressively charge for food that doesn't warrant those charges. Look within, just like Socrates. Or Aristotle. Or whatever.
(2)Betsy B.
Went with a friend during restaurant week. Had been there awhile ago and enjoyed it. We had a 6:00 reservation and arrived about 10-20 minutes early and were seated shortly. The restaurant week menu for $38.00 had more choices than many, especially for appetizers. We had to order all 3 courses at the beginning including dessert. We both had spanakopita and it was delicious. I had the Mahi mahi that was grilled and over mushroom risotto. The piece of fish was small though sufficient for me. The risotto was very sticky and seemed a bit over cooked. The dessert I had was pistachio gelato and had a lot of nuts in it. The service appeared to be a bit rushed. After signing the credit card receipt, I was waiting for the waitress to pick it up and the person that seated people came over and asked if we would leave as there were a lot of people waiting. I don't like to leave a signed credit card receipt on a table and it seems like he could have waited at least a few minutes and just asked if we needed anything and politely left, as we would get the hint. We weren't staying just to hang out. It wasn't as if we were just sitting there for no reason. It ruined what would have been amore positive experience. If you don't like feeling rushed, skip this place. The food is not bad but being treated this way soured everything. I won't be back.
(2)R J.
I went here with my friends. We had 8 people total and made a reservation on Open Table. It was easy enough to reserve, they kept confirmed with me the day before, and we showed up to the restaurant. I find the restaurant through yelp, but if I was walking by the restaurant, I probably wouldn't think to walk in passing by. When you walk in, there is a lounge/bar area to grab some drinks. The night we went, they had wine, beer, or well cocktails for $6. The drink were pretty well made and worth the $6. We went on restaurant week, and have the prix fixe menus. I had the lamb chops. I requested, medium rare, they came out medium. The lamb shank was good. The spinach pie was ok. The octopus was pretty good. The experience as so subpar that I don't even want to finish this review. :)
(3)Beatriz K.
Syrah was amazing! Staff is very attentive and professional. Food presentation was excellent! Everything was tasty and fresh!!!
(5)Bonnie M.
The food here is very good, but the place is so noisy you have to shout (seriously) to your table mates. I had a Greek sausage appetizer that was delicious, plus shared some savory gigante beans with a friend. Order the crispy friend potato appetizer for your whole table. These chips are plentiful and very, very tasty. The prices are on the high side, but it's Midtown, so not particularly surprising.
(3)Vanessa A.
This place is terrible. I had a dinner reservation and had a drink at the bar while i waited at the bar. I asked to close out and it was taking extra long . After about 15-20 mins the bartender tells me that he "accidentally gave my card away to someone else but not to worry because he's a regular and will bring it back" Ummmm really?! For security purposes I still need to cancel it you idiot. Then I ask to speak to the manager and the jerk smirks and mentions how the "regular" who now has my card will not be using it because he owns his own company?? I don't care what he owns you gave my card away, you should be apologetic. They end up calling this "regular" and midway through dinner I get my card back as if I don't need to cancel it and it wasn't a big deal. Not onceeee did they mention that they also charged ittt! I had a $150+ charge on my card when I called to cancel it. The actions of the manager and bartender were the worst and from what I've read on here it seems that everyone agrees that the manager is an ahole. Never again.
(1)Stephen F.
I made an account just because my experience at this restaurant was that awful. My wife and I went out late last night to Ammos because we wanted to get something quick to eat near Grand Central. We sat at the bar and ordered spanakopita and the saganaki. The food tasted fine at the time, and the service seemed alright for being 2 of the only people close to closing time. What was unacceptable was waking up six hours later vomiting up the spanakopita. I've felt sick the entire day, and the website is not very helpful when it comes to registering complaints. I will never return to this "michelin star restaurant."
(1)Ginette P.
This review is for the happy hour & not anything do to w the restaurant. We stopped by for happy hour since it's goes from 3-close , certainly not bad as far as time goes ! Sat down in the front area nice place smells like fish ..eeuu so not a good thing well at least not for me. They have decent specials , wine , mix drinks not bad I guess ? I am guessing that If u stick w wine u will be ok . Mix Drinks not so much !! Vodka & cranberry ?? I did say that I got cranberry juice !!! Really ? I know it's happy hour & they feel they have to cut some corners but Damm so not good at all !! It's like charge me a lil more & give a drink that actually has some alcohol in it. Gin & Tonic no better , tasted like soap ughhh. I don't know the place is nice , maybe the food is good ? But certainly not good for "happy hour" in my opinion since the drinks sucked !!
(1)B B.
For years it was one of my favorite restaurants in mid-town and a good value for the pre-fix lunch. It is still a nice place and convenient in location but has definitely changed and not for the best. Gone are the days where a plentiful basket of warm fresh breads with goat cheese spread were served as introduction to a great meal. The grilled octopus could have been boiled for the looks and taste of it and the grilled Scottish salmon was plain boring. Thank Goodness for the walnut cake and Greek flan, the only two items that saved the lunch from being a total disappointment.
(2)Jef B.
There is one dish that was outstanding- the lemon potatoes. Other than that I'd say this place was LOUD and a bit of a tourist joint. I've had way better greek seafood. While the fish quality was ok it was cold by the time it got to the table. My fellow diners were not too impressed either.
(2)Wendy G.
Amazing and homey restaurant..the meatballs & roasted lambs are a must. Gran selection of seafood. Will definitely come back.
(5)Allene T.
Great place for an after-work happy hour if you work around Grand Central. Drinks are a little on the pricey side as well as the appetizers. Tried the "Ammos Crispy Tower" zucchini chips - these were amazing. Comes with tzatziki dip. It's a little pricey for what it is, but after tasting it, makes you feel a little bit better about it. Can't really review anything else since I haven't tried much, but 3.5 stars after weighing price (2.5), atmosphere (4.5), and food (4).
(3)Taylor Y.
Food (4/5) Decor (4/5) Service (4/5) Value (2/5) Ammos Estiatorio is a nice Greek restaurant that specializes in fish. Unique to the experience was a waiter who brought out a platter of raw fish to illustrate to us the availabilities for the evening. Food was certainly above average, especially the Octopodi appetizer. I have had octopus many times before, but never has it been as tender or tasty as they made it here. That was the best part of the meal though. The fish, while the center of attention of this restaurant, was just marginally above average. It was fairly flavorful on top where all the seasoning was, but failed to be quite as flavorful throughout. This restaurant screams corporate dinner to me a bit because it fails to deliver a lot of value. The fish are charged on a per pound basis with most of them running in the $30-40 per pound range. A little bit pricey for a pound of fish in my opinion. So overall, while the restaurant was good, it was not exceptional, and in the price range, I can think of many other options in NYC that I would prefer.
(3)Wine M.
The place continues to underwhelm me despite several visits Drives me crazy because the potential is there. It's a charming restaurant conveniently located across from GC. The menu is perfect Mediterranean with plenty of choices. But the fish is consistently overcooked and tough. This despite each time forewarning them not to overcook, with an explicit promise it won't be. I give up. I might go back for lunch as it's convenient and avoid the fish which they clearly can't properly prepare but which is the essence of their being.
(2)Sharla S.
Happy Hour* Love Love Love Happy Hour at Ammos! The servers and bartenders are always fantastic! So friendly! Anyone who works in Midtown should hit this place after work! Also free toasted bread and fantastic cheese!!
(5)Denny M.
Located on the corner of East 45th Street & Vanderbilt Avenue, my experience at Ammos Estiatorio was all that it was hyped up to be and more. Everything from their exquisite fresh seafood selection (which the waiter presents to you after you sit down), exceptionally hospitable staff, and beautiful decor--- they are guaranteed another visit from me and my colleagues!
(5)Stephanie S.
Impeccable octopus, delicious food, great service. We have followed the chef from Trata and he continues to amaze us and deliver greatness. The ambiance is nice, the lighting is pleasant, the open windows give it a nice fresh feeling. Definitely coming back, for sure!
(5)Hannah C.
I've been here twice, both for business lunches. If the meal was not expensed, I would never come here. Their food is not worth the price AT ALL. I bet people only come here due to close proximity to bank offices. The food is ok. I absolutely love Mediterranean food but the food here isn't that special. The appetizer dip plate is sooo tiny and thus sooo expensive: expect little dollops of dips on a plate with too much charred but not hot pita. They are quite generous with the pita portion (generous is a relative term here) and will not hesitate to bring out more if asked. The first time I ordered the octopus salad; octopus was sparse but nice and tender. The tuna steak is good but there isn't much to say about it. I find it surprising that they offer gyros here and it has never looked appetizing. The beer selection is horrid. Service is only mediocre.
(3)Chris S.
The Greek Nights at the end of a busy month are always a pleasure.
(4)Lauren D.
It's a solid 3 star place to go for a work lunch/dinner. Went for restaurant week and tried the spanakopita, meatball app, fish and the lamb. All of the dishes were good. The portions are pretty big and when dessert came I was stuffed before eating it. Our waitress was nice yet the service was a little strange. We had to ask for menus and they kept filling my friend's glass with wine when mine was empty - we laughed about it. The layout of the place makes it seem like you're trying to get out of a maze when leaving the place. A solid spot for work lunch/dinners but not a place I'd take our of towners.
(3)Ken S.
No complaints here. Great food, great service, and a nice little oasis just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Terminal. I had the grilled octopus salad, which was excellent. I thought the smoothie menu was definitely different, but the beet/apple drink was perfect. Oh, best of all was that I had to catch up on some work and they no problem with me working for a while after I had finished eating. It's now on the list of go-to places in that area.
(4)Stella A.
I am surprised at the low ratings. This ambience was excellent and the servers all very attentive. I went there with a girlfriend for Restaurant Week. All the dishes we had were good. Even though this place is known for seafood, I tried their Lamb Shank. It was so juicy and soft - falling off the bone! I also have the Kalamari for appetizer and it was delicious too. Dessert was the homemade pistachio gelato, also delicious. Overall we were very happy. I would definitely return to try their whole fish.
(5)David L.
I came here for a business lunch because I needed somewhere near Grand Central and neither my client nor I knew Grand Central. Chowhound suggested this place. The restaurant called to confirm the morning of the reservation and I asked for a quiet corner because it was an important business lunch. They made it happen. I was impressed. The waiting area could improve, but we were seated immediately when my client arrived. The wait staff tried to sell the full fish for sharing (a bit weird I think), and offered to bring the fish out for viewing (even weirder). The food was excellent. It would've been nice if they offered bread or something for my client because I got an appetizer (fixed price menu) while he didn't. That also was weird. Squid was really good. The fish was very tasty. The flan was crazy good. Very pricey, but what's a guy to do.
(5)Kojack ..
I'm very impressed with this place. The food is excellent and is prepared with creativity. The fish is fresh and flavorful. We've had success with almost all of the Greek appetizers and the fresh fish on the main menu. Giving it 5 stars.
(5)Katherine P.
I've only been here once (last December- I'm super late in writing this review!) but I'm still surprised its rating so far is less than 3 stars. I had a pretty pleasant experience overall and thought the food was really good- maybe because it was a lunch treat from my colleague and I didn't see the bill at the end?? Either way, I was pleased! It was so long ago I can't recall if we had an app... we might have but I guess it wasn't too spectacular since I don't remember! The fish was really fresh and tender, the skin was crisp; very flavorful. We shared sides of creamed spinach and lemon potatoes, both were excellent. We didn't get dessert (sadly!) but we did have wine with the meal- I'm completely indifferent to wine, it all tastes the same to me (I'm sure that would make wine connoisseurs cringe- sorry!). I also don't recall the service being spectacular; I do remember it was pretty packed but I don't think we felt like we waited for a long time. I would go again if I had the chance- it's right around the corner from where I work, so pretty convenient.
(3)Christina Y.
This restaurant is disturbingly bad - might be one of the worst price:food experiences I've had in the city...my top three reasons for you to never go here: 1) Every dish I tried here was the categorical worst I have ever tried (except the tzatziki dip - that stuff was awesome). Grilled fish, risotto, orzo, lamb shank - I tried all of these things on the menu and was surprised by how greasy/heavy everything was and how it tasted so...bad, each in it's own unique way, which may actually be an achievement. The overarching feeling I got was that I was eating off of a buffet line rather than at a nice restaurant. For dessert, I tried to get something that they probably pre-bought because I was afraid to eat anything else they had made - pistachio gelato. Guess what? They completely screwed it up - it was grainy, the nuts tasted weird, and I felt sick afterwards... 2) The prices were high - I would say they were high in general, but given the quality they were astronomical. I can't believe a place like this can stay in business 3) The service, while well-meaning, was...haphazard and inexperienced. When we asked what the fish of the day was, the waiter brought the fish over - dripping the water everywhere and standing there and chatting with us. Completely understand what he was trying to do, but it was a nasty looking turbot for God's sake - do you know what a turbot fish looks like? Go Google one, and you will never want to eat one even though it is a delicious fish. Bad call, sir. The clearing of plates, serving of food, etc. was also very random and left us looking blankly at each other many-a-time during the course of the meal. Another example of a nicely decorated restaurant that just can't deliver...what a disappointment.
(1)George M.
improved
(4)Bjorn P.
Pretty restaurant. Went here for drinks and appetizers after a conference. Staff was attentive and food was solid. The meatballs were great as was the calamari.
(3)MIKE S.
Excellent food the lemon lamb chops are to die for and the grilled octopus is amazing. I go there all the time food is always great and service is always prompt
(5)David B.
Fantastic Food. Abysmal Service. Nice-looking Greek spot known for their by-the-pound fish specials steps away from Grand Central. What one would expect at this mostly businessmen spot (at least at lunch) is quick and attentive service. Come expecting this and you will leave sorely disappointed. My mother and I arrive around 12:30pm, the place is about 60-70% full. We are seated right next to the server station (while there are plenty of better open seats - & we had a reservation to boot). 10 minutes pass, we finally get water. 30 minutes pass and we have not been greeted by a waiter or been given menus. Unacceptable. 40 minutes go by, we get menus and 2 minutes later are asked what we'd like! We JUST got our menus, come on. . . I order one of the lunch specials, and I do have to concede that all of the food on the table was delicious. My mother orders some sort of octopus salad - divine. I get the spinach pie (perfect & warm) followed 45 minutes later (!!!) by a lamb burger. Of course, in this time, my mother has finished her meal and is itching to get out to make it to her business meeting while I am just being served a medium-rare burger. So, in short, despite sitting right next to the servers, ordering a meal that takes 5 minutes to prepare, I have waited almost 1.5 hours before the main dish arrives. What the hell? No apologies, nothing seemed unusual to the maitre'd, who comes over and pats me on the back (condecendingly) while asking how I enjoyed the food. Maybe he'd get the hint that we asked for the bill and the dessert (came with the meal) to-go prior to even receiving my meal. Nope. Maybe their servers need to be reminded what city they are in. The food is excellent, but avoid at all costs if you are in any kind of hurry. A 2-hour casual lunch is not for everyone. . .
(2)Juliana S.
Went last night for happy hour. Quick and easy: Service: although they were super attentive at hooking us up with a table for happy hour- we waited like 10 min before the waitress honored us with her presence. So service was meh. Food: YUMMO- seriously good food people. The major con was the portions were VERY small for the price. Ambience: Super festive decorated for Christmas- lovely. Can't complain. It's close to work and wine happy hour was pretty good. I'll be back : )
(3)Aaliyah P.
We literally stumbled upon this place this past weekend with hopes of Saturday hh on our minds. Our trio grabbed up a high top table in the bar area and waited ( a little longer than I would have liked) for menus. We decided to try something out of the box and went with a bottle of Restina for our first round. We are in the planning stages of a trip to Greece and out server assured us this wine was a staple. A little into our wine we received a spread of complimentary apps fried eggplant, greek yogurt , and spinach and feta balls. Everything was fried and delicious . Our second bottle of wine was more of a hit it had the essence of pine trees and was very drinkable. We chatted with the owner who gave us some great tips for planning our trip to Greece. The restaurant started to get a little busy towards the end of our HH but service was European(slower than normal) . I actually like not being bothered and to be able to enjoy my food and drink so if your a fast diner that wants to get in and get out I would probably say that coming here and sitting at the bar would be your safest bet.i wouldn't rush back to midtown to come to this place but if I found myself in close proximity to grand central I would stop in.
(4)Elle P.
We walked in wanting a drink. Although the restaurant was open and stated clearly that they were having happy hour, the sign must have meant they were having happy hour for the wait staff. After 10 mins of being ignored, we left.
(1)Nico H.
Terrible uncoordinated service, ok food, pressured sales tactics, nice ambiance. I would not go again or recommend, especially on a business dinner which I was on. Given the high price of the entrees, all of which are at least $30/ea, this was a complete aggravating let down. I would give this a two rating if the price weren't so high. The staff at this place reminded me of passing a cell phone booth in the mall when they try to rip you off with a plan. We had two different staff members at different times, one of which was the manager, bring out a whole fish uncooked and try to sell us on it. Completely uncoordinated and cheap sales tactic. As if it wasn't obvious we already knew what we were ordering, they wasted our time for minutes in their sales tactic twice, then both at separate times left without even asking if we were ready to order. Finally another floor manager stopped over and we ordered a spinach pie appetizer. It never came out. Our entrees arrived, then I requested the appetizer be delivered. It came out as a large slab of spinich pie, which the kitchen obviously had forgotten to cut it into pieces. I'm Greek and know how this should be prepared into edible pieces. The kitchen messed up here. I bring this up to a server and he continues on our table to cut the spinach pie into complete mush in front of us. Even after realizing he messed up and looking at our surprised faces, he leaves the table to escape. When all is said and done and check paid, another floor manager comes by asking if something was wrong with the spinach pie. I explain the situation, then he begins to get into an argument with me over it in from of MY business customer. An ARGUMENT over an appetizer they clearly messed up. It was so ridiculous all of us agreed to place this place on the corporate banned list. Stay away from this place unless you are desperate and enjoy leaving unhappy. There are many better choices in the city which are probably more affordable as well.
(1)Evangelia K.
I've visited this place a few times for the parties and live Greek entertainment, which is super fun. A+ for that. In regards to the food, the entrees are much better than the appetizers. In Greek restaurants, I like to order a bunch of appetizers and I didn't find the ones we ordered here to be very authentic. Great fresh fish entrees though. Prices semi reasonable. I'd go back to have a drink or two at the bar, not so much for dinner.
(3)Janice K.
The food is okay, but unless you're on an expense account, don't bother. I ordered a $28 fish from the menu and the waiter came back to say they were out of it and recommended the whole fish instead. I said sure. It was a small filet, fine but not special. The check came and it was $56. When I asked, they said they charge by the pound before it's filleted. Probably the biggest rip-off in my experience in NY restaurants.
(2)Joe S.
First time here in several months, and now I remember why to avoid this place. Horrible service and insanely expensive. 1pm reservation, but not seated for 15 minutes (for a business lunch!) Waited very long for menus Drinks were long delayed It took 40 minutes for food to arrived Waiter was MIA In sum, this service was unacceptable and this place is a ripoff. Skip it under all circumstances!
(1)Akira O.
I came here for lunch yesterday with my work colleagues. In the city where there are many upscale and good Greek restaurants, this place ranks far below others in quality, though I can only speak from my lunch experience. I had moussaka and my colleagues had salad. Their version of moussaka was basically fatty ground meat on top of sliced potatoes and eggplants covered with rich bechamel sauce. There was a pool of grease in the bottom of the bowl and I decided to stop eating after half way through. The greens in my colleagues' salad were wilted and did not look at all appetizing. During the meal, we saw a bird flying above us in the restaurant... I will not go back. 22 points on Zagat.
(2)Justin L.
Good food, everything else was kind of bad. We were sitting at an admittedly large table (8 people) but the servers had consistent problems getting the basics right. We ordered wine and it took an extraordinarily long amount of time for the wine to actually be poured into our glasses. One of the guys at our table had to repeatedly prompt the server for wine, and other basic things that should have been automatic. Four of us ordered coffee after dinner, only three of us got it. When you're paying a boat load for a nice dinner in Manhattan, these issues simply should not come up. That said, the food mostly saved the day. Good range of seafood, chicken and lamb, all at the table were satisfied. The french fries were surprisingly nice too. Dessert was also varied and lovely. Perhaps it was an off night or new people working, but if they get their staff trained up a bit better, then Ammos could distinguish itself as it has a solid and fairly unique menu of real quality.
(3)Mary A.
Not great. I've been here twice now and the food is not very good and everything is ridiculously overpriced. Service nothing to write home about either. Skip it.
(1)Rammi S.
went to ammos estiatorio tonight for my friend's bday. His wife did a great job of surprising him at the venue. I helped her pick the the restaurant and organize the party during restaurant week. The appetizers were okay, but the entrees were delicious (got the fish of the day)! I liked how the place was so spacious and we felt like nobody else was there and we drank alot of wine and talked as much as we wanted to without worrying whether the table next to us was listening. The greek wine menu is amazing and the somellier although not trained has been in the biz for 20 years and knew his stuff. Def a place worth visiting!
(3)Tia T.
After hearing great things about this place for a long time, I decided to try it out with some girl friends during restaurant week. We had a terrible experience. To you I submit the following: 1. Super slow service. We were seated for about 20 mins before we had to ask for a menu. I've experienced European service, but 20 minutes is a tad on the long side. We also had to ask for the restaurant week menu, after which it all went down hill. 2. Table wasn't set properly and water had a piece of orzo in it, usually not a big deal, but when you add it to everything else it matters. 3. Condescending waiter. When I asked for the specials, he told me that there are no specials for the restaurant week menu, and when i said i wasn't ordering from the restaurant week menu, he said "this is a Greek seafood restaurant, so the fish". Also, when I asked for a description of the preparation of the Greek salad, he told me "this isn't a diner". Lastly, at the end of my meal I wanted a Greek coffee, I asked for it at least 3 times and he kept saying "regular coffee" and I thought I had been clear that I wanted Greek coffee. Also, he did not bring the dessert menu for me (i was the only one who ordered ala carte and rightfully should have been shown the menu). I asked if I could have baklava and he said "I'll see what I can do", which I didn't understand because it was on the menu. 4. I was never asked to check my coat and it was repeatedly touched and trampled on by the restaurant staff. Finally when I made enough faces the manager came and took it. Also, they kept running into my chair and hitting my ponytail (I have very thin shoulder length hair...so it's not like it was a giant thing sticking way out into the walkway). 5. The food simply wasn't that great, the vegetables in the greek salad were not very fresh. The cucumbers and tomatoes were soggy while the yellow tomatoes lacked flavor and actually were under-ripe. The spanakopita was merely okay. The presentation of the dishes were sloppy. The dolmades basically looked like someone slopped them onto a plate. My friends ordered the lamb, moussaka and the salmon and no one was raving about how great it was. The baklava was nothing to write home about. 6. I complained to the manager upon leaving and he was nothing but defensive and had an answer/excuse for everything. I listed to him my complaints above and he basically did nothing. Although, he gave me his card and "hopes I come back and give them another chance". Fat chance, what would entice me to come back? To top it all off, after I left, they cancelled my reservation on open table so that I can't give them a review!!!! The nerve! If I could give this place a zero rating I would. If you really have a hankering for some tasty Greek, go to Kellari Taverna it's just a few blocks away, the service is impeccable, and the food is better, fresher and more flavorful.
(1)Linda C.
Originally sat in the restaurant area but they only serve tapas at the bar. Moved to the bar for tapas and to get away from the very frazzled waiter and the noise. It was a little noisy at the bar but I was able to hear what my companion was saying until they put the speaker on above our heads. Forget having any conversation in this place. Between the normal noise level of mnay people talking but why do they have loud music on top,of that?????? The food is over priced and the service is really BAD!!!! You could die waiting for a drink or food. It's too bad because the place is nicely decorated and has a good ambience.
(2)Kim G.
This review is based on how the management at Ammos mishandled our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding this past October. We chose Ammos to host our rehearsal dinner because we had been happy with the food, service and treatment on several prior occasions. In July, we met with two managers who seemed very eager to please and went over the details of our 60 person event with us seemingly very carefully. We told them that we wanted a private event and they agreed, stipulating that we had to be out by 9:30pm because they had another party coming in. I recall this conversation distinctly because they were very hesitant at first to offer a "buy out," because it was Saturday night, but they did, in fact, agree to let us have the place to ourselves until 9:30pm. In the contract we received soon after, the dinner was listed as "private event." As the event drew closer, we discussed a couple of changes to the menu: one of which was extremely important. My Aunt is extremely allergic to fish--she could go into anaphylaxis--and we made it very clear fish had to be taken off the menu. We also made a point of saying that we wanted our guests to be able to get up and make speeches. They assured us that they had a microphone and sound system that we could use for this purpose. So...the Big Night comes and we arrive early to get ready. We are shown where our tables are all set-up and we see another table of 25 set that was not a part of our number but right next to us. When we asked what this was, the manager present said that it was a birthday party that was coming in. Our stomachs fell to our feet. When we asked about our private event that we were promised, the manager told us that we had a "private event"--that the table of 25 was also a "private event"--and that there was yet another "private event" that was going to be in the loft area upstairs and visible from our "private event." The manager said that they never agreed on a "buy out," but they absolutely did. To make matters worse, as we were in the heat of discussing our distress and disappointment over their failure to live up to what any reasonable person would consider a "private event," they started seating random people that were coming in off the street for dinner. As if you couldn't see this coming, they served a fish spread when they were specifically told no fish could be served. Luckily, as soon as we realized this, we swept it off the table where my Aunt was dining. Disaster averted. Nothing ruins a rehearsal dinner more than one of the key guests dropping dead from an allergic reaction. Oh yes, and the microphone they promised us for our speeches--now being made in a room of our friends, family and a whole gaggle of strangers dining and having their own "private event" in the same room--was hanging from the loft area down into the main dining room, like they have at a boxing match. Ugggh. Fortunately, our friends and family were very happy for us and in the mood to celebrate and we did not let these setbacks ruin our evening. We felt sorry for the birthday party who also expected a "private event' and were compromised. So, we overcame the obstacles and had a wonderful evening, despite what was promised and certainly not delivered. We will never give any more business to Ammos in the future, nor will any of our family or friends. The management really blew it.
(1)Vic M.
The food here was so gross and priced way too high. We could barely eat the appetizer - I actually had to spit it out. My entree (for lunch) was the worst I've ever had at a Greek restaurant. Would not come back, not worth it.
(1)Jean H.
DISCLAIMER: we only came here for drinks on a friday night at roughly 11:45, 12 --------------------------------------------------Â------------ okay, time for the review. we came on a friday night for a few drinks before he headed out to another bar/lounge/fun place. run down: 1) this place was DEAD. 2) the male female ratio= 5:1. 2a) the average age of the men , i'd guess it as 37 3) cover charge ($15) 4) decent DJ 5) over zealous photographer who took our photo even after saying no what does this sum up to? not something i'm returning to. a bar/lounge should be decently filled by 12! but no, it was so empty that the drunker and older gentlemen were doing some sort of wide stepping and flailing dance. im not going back for just drinks. but the menu looked good! purchased 1 jack& ginger, 1 vodka soda, 1 coke = $35 including tip
(2)Nadav S.
Enjoyed dinner there during restaurant week. Food was great, so was the service.
(4)Aparna A.
I rarely write reviews, but thought I should point out that there was a thick metal screw in my food. It was either in the eggplant dip or a vegetable fritter; luckly it was in a soft item, and I didn't bite down very hard on it, otherwise I would have certainly broken my tooth. I was pretty disappointed by the reaction of the waitress and manager. The waitress took the screw (without really saying much to me), told the manager, who hastily apologized and told me that I would not be charged for the menu item that contained the screw (which he seemed to think was sufficient, although it was only my second bite of the dish, and obviously I wouldn't want to eat any more of it). I was surprised by his nonchalance, especially since it would have likely caused a serious injury if I had either chewed or ingested it. I am disturbed about how a large metal screw would end up in food; it really makes me suspicious about the kitchen. I was not offered an explanation about how or why this might have happened. I figured that a restaurant of this caliber may have been more apologetic, offered something for the troubling experience (which I would have most likely refused anyway, since I feel uncomfortable being given free things). I'm just baffled that no one seemed very surprised or upset by the entire thing. All of this being said, the restaurant is beautiful, the food was very good and the service (other than with regard to this incident) was decent.
(1)Jolie V.
Definitely recommend Ammos! Just checked it out for restaurant week and had a great dinner! The place is nicely decorated, and the food delicious. But best of all was the friendly and attentive service! We had the great pleasure of having Lazaros as our waiter and he was great! So friendly and personable... He even gave us a few recommendations for a trip to Greece!
(5)Adam H.
Portions are disgustingly small. This place is a rip-off.
(1)Elaina S.
One star for decor. This place needs to stop pissing customers off. We all anticipated a nice Vday dinner and it was ruined by their slimy staff. And I'm greek so i can say that. SO we ordered two bottles of wine an apps, they were FINE, nothing to brag about. The bus boys were ALL UP IN OUR GRILL taking the plates before we even finished most of the food! Two of us at the table ordered fish...$90 dollars later my husband ate a fish that MAY have weighed a lb and a half with head bones tails guts and all. I get market price for fish, I get that they weigh the fish when they buy it. They charged us as if the fish weighed 2 1/2 lbs! CRAZY. CRAZY. My koubaro was still eating his fish and his spinach and the bus boy managed to SWAP that from him too! KICKER-
(1)Blake B.
Came to this place with my wife on valentine's day to celebrate. Was very impressed by this place. Greek cuisine with emphasis on seafood. One thing that really grabbed my attention is their decor and ambiance. Very relaxing, classy atmosphere. The food was scrumprious. I had solomos, which is scottish salmon, absolutely loved it and i am not an avid seafood lover. Prices were rather fair for nyc spot. Between 2 appetizers, one entree, 3 beers and a dessert, all came out to less than 100 dollars for 2. Def reccommend if you like seafood. Service was also great that night and staff were very nice and professional.
(4)Daniel S.
I was visiting my cousin in NYC, and she tolt me restaurant week was going on, so i should pick a place and she could make the reservations. I didn't want any indian or chinese, with meh hailing from the south asian sausage fest known as Man Jose, so i was looked for mediterranean/seafood offerings, and Ammos Estiatoriao showed up~ The menu fit the bill, and moi, le cousin, and aunt and unko went about our merry way to the restaurant. The venue is mosdef for youngin professionals; you should not bring ur chilluns/nephews thurr~ Being the aZnZ dat we are, we didnt order many drinks or wines or such (although me and le cuz - family did tour many of NYC's watering holes that nite). I was ultra enamored by our waitress. She was seriously the spitting image of Zooey Deschanel (whom i love), except she had all the fixins of a supermodel. Essentially, I was ordering from my idol, except she was blessed with an exceptional jaw line worthy of genetic recombination ( sorry zooey, u married ben!!!), her accent was HELLA endearing and adorable, and i just found myself creepily admiring her as she went about her duties. As a true aZn, i fought voraciously for the bill, but my freaking family stolt the honor from me. Consequently, I could not get the name of the new Greek Goddess I met that night!! X_X If anyone who reads this review goes here and figures out the name of the fair maiden whom i am talking about, please do not hesitate to let me know. I will compensate grandiosely via classy food & drink, V(^_^)V Oh yeah, food wise, the white snapper, spanakopita, and custard were top notch, but according to yelp standards, there was nothing that would make me a fan or consider this as good as it gets, but I would go again, if only i could meet my nameless and breathtakingly gorgeous belle o' the ball~~ Until then, Stay classy~~ 4 stars for Zooey Deschanel clone. My name is Boris Yelpsin, and I approve this message.
(3)Ninja K.
Love this place for lunch. Quick service and decent pricing. Good for small groups.
(4)Chen L.
We went there for RW. Their bread is sooooo good! We ate two baskets. Appetizer: Meatball is the best! Comes with tomato sauce. Main dish: Lamb shank is very juicy. They also have salmon. Since I just ate a whole fish for lunch, I ordered lamb. Dessert: U should absolutly try their greek yogurt. Waiters r cute, with accent.
(4)N. ..
I haven't been here for the food, but was invited by a friend for Latin nights on Saturdays. The place is very nice. Music selection varied ( Latin night. duh!) but it was good. The bar is kind of small, but we didn't care because we had our own table with bottles and hookah. I don't think this is the best place to meet new people, mostly everyone was socializing with their own groups. Had fun, will go again only if my girls come with me!
(2)Judith N.
Over priced and overrated. The appetizer of citrus beets was bland and unseasoned without even a hint of citrus.The fish of the day was some bland white fish on top of steamed vegetables and gluey risotto. But most shocking was the mousakas which, both traditionally and according to the menu, has meat in it. The mousakas I got had maybe a half teaspoon of ground beef. When I pointed this out to the manager he gave me a lot of BS about how the meat is precisely measured at four ounces and anyway the dish is really all about the vegetables. Even if that were true, which its not, half a teaspoon is nowhere near four ounces. Bottom line, this place is a rip off and your local diner probably has better Greek food.
(1)Mike P.
Excellent restaurant! The atmosphere is really modern and pleasant. Unfortunately I was there on Greek night so the live band was kind of annoying especially considering it was nearly midnight when I ate there. I had the lamb "chops" (can't remember the name of the dish) appetizer and they were EXCELLENT. I also tried my friend's Chilean sea bass which was also excellent. The food and service were really top notch. My only gripe was the loud music but like I said that was only one night so I'm sure on all other nights it's a really pleasant and relaxing dinner. I will DEFINITELY be back!!!
(5)Jelena S.
Firstly, I think people need to distinguish the difference between the Ammos in Manhattan and the one in Astoria. Same name, probably same owners, different place. Let's begin with the positive: the maitre'd and hostess were very nice and accomodating. The decor is quite lovely and the waiters are friendly and professional. The crowd is a little stuffy (business people, a bit of an older crowd). But despite this being a seafood restaurant, I would not come here for seafood. The crabcakes tasted and smelled very fishy. I had the lamb shank which pulled apart from the bone so easily, and the hint of nutmeg was a wonderful touch. The others in my party had the greek salad, mousaka and sea bass; all which were tasty. However, my friend that had the shellfish linguine was very disappointed. Please understand that my foodie friend will eat almost anything. Rarely does she complain about food that even tastes bad. But when she let me try one of the mussels, I almost gagged. She barely touched her meal, nor did she complain about the dish. When ordering dessert (the Greek yogurt with fruits and honey was decadently yummy) the waiter brought over a complimentary bottle of wine. So, the seafood may not be great, and the other food is mediocre for the prices. But at least they know how to work the customer relations, which is just as important as the food.
(2)James H.
Appalling. Terrible food and such tiny portions. The "dips" from the appetizer were either dry or just-from-the-fridge cold. The entrees shall haunt me to my dying day. A lamb shank the size of a drumstick, a steak mostly gristle and fat, greyish dover sole, undercooked prawns, potatoes the color of old linoleum. And the prices. Ye Gad. I dont think anyone in the world is gonna mistake Greek food for haute cuisine, but the dreck is priced like you're at Jean-Georges. This is basically really bad diner with astronomical prices and I feel sorry for anyone with the misfortune to wander in and waste their hard-earned drachmas.
(1)Jaimee A.
This was a nice restaurant. The food was good, loved the appetizer we ordered. It was pitas with several dipping sauces. All were really good. We got the whole fish for dinner and it too was quite good. We had a trio for dessert and the baklava and yogurt were particularly yum.
(4)Amy Y.
I actually went here for RW dinner, which I don't usually do because lunch is cheaper. The zucchini fritters were just fine, the mint sauce was a bit too strong for me. The sirloin was very good, too bad they only gave me 3 pieces. The rice pudding was pretty blah. Probably not a good choice for a RW dinner.
(2)Jane C.
Mondays & Fridays are 50% bar tab. I usually don't like sitting at the bar, but here the bar is actually better than the dining room. Cute space, noise level good for conversation (on a Monday night at least). Bartender/server was awesome! Borderline perfect which I don't think I've ever said -- he said he was from Nashville which probably explains it. EAT: Beet salad, grilled octopus, spreads SKIP: Zucchini cakes (too mushy), baklava (too doughy) BOTTOM LINE: Very expensive menu! We ordered 4 small plates and 1 dessert and bill came out to $60 (that is with the 50% discount!). Would never pay full price here.
(3)Sean C.
Ammos the club on a Saturday night. If you like over-priced drinks and bad service, come here. I had three long islands at $14 bucks each. For that kind of money and that drink, I expect to at least get tipsy. I was sober when I left. The coat check guy LOST my scarf. He actually told me to go in the closet and look myself because he was being overwhelmed by angry customers waiting for their coat. One guy said he waited half an hour for him to get his jacket. Either don't use coat check here, or don't come here at all. If you do come here, you can leave your coat in their booths. At least it won't be lost and you won't wait in line a total of 30 minute to give and get back your coat, at 3-5 bucks. Music was decent. And it wasn't too packed. Only a few good-looking girls. That may sound shallow, but we all get dolled up and go to the club to be seen. It's the one place where looks matter. To be honest, there were more good-looking guys than girls. I give the two stars for these reasons: I got on a list and didn't have to pay a cover. Only waited about 20 minutes to get in. Which is nothing compared to Hollywood BS. And I made friends with a few cool people in line and we took advantage of their hookah service. So it's not a pretentious crowd. At least not so pretentious that I can't meet some nice people.
(2)Jay Infamous L.
This review is for the lounge portion... Went here last night for a friends birthday and had a blast! Very good music by the DJ who played everything and bouncer were cool...Only thing that threw me off was that it was $15 to get in to the place when I was already on my friends guestlist but $15 compared to what it could of been $20, $25 or in some cases $40. So it wasn't that bad. Other than that a very nice spot to have a birthday outing!
(4)Lauren W.
Stopped in for drinks and was welcomed by the essence of warm Greek culture! We didn't eat a full meal here but did drink 2 bottles of wine & they served us complimentary appetizers and shots! The second bottle of wine was very good: Kourtaki, a white greek wine made from pine trees.The atmosphere is nice and there is a very open floor plan. Just tried apps but would love to go back for a full meal. Was loving the welcoming vibes here...
(4)Samuel C.
This is my 2nd time at Ammos and it's a nice Greek restaurant. Pretty relaxed atmosphere especially when you're coming after work and are in need of dinner and drinks. I tried the lamb shank the other day and I've had better honestly. It was more on the bland side, lightly seasoned and the sauce was lacking that "wow" factor for me that I expected for this $30 plate. Drinks were average and typical of any restaurant, put more ice in my drink to water down the liquor effect. The friendly waitresses aren't enough to give this place more than 2 stars in my book.
(2)Coriander L.
Been here a couple of times since it's close to work but never again. Their greek salad and octopus is the only thing on the menu i've enjoyed. Watch out for the used cars salesman like sommelier. He promised that we would love this very forgettable bottle of red and hyped it so much that we didn't even ask for the price. After a half ass satisfactory meal and wine we realized he recommended a $90+ bottle. I would stick to happy hour for food, not for drinks. Last time i went for happy hour, my bf's gin and tonic tasted like rubbing alcohol.
(1)Jax W.
I've had dinner here twice, and each time I was pretty happy with the experience. First off, the ambiance and decor is lovely. It certainly doesn't feel like a restaurant across the street from Grand Central station. The wait staff is attentive but not over bearing, and the hostess is great. Food wise, they have all the Greek staples. My fav, spankopita, feta cheese with spinach wrapped in phillo dough. The dough is never too soft or too crisp, and the filling is the right balance of cheese vs spinach. I ended up with the grilled salmon, a healthy portion and quite filling. Since we ordered off the pre-theater menu it came with dessert, I opted for the honey semolina cake and my friend got the walnut cake. I felt the semolina was a bit heavy however, it was not too sweet and quite tasty. The walnut dish was very sweet, I'm not a sweets person normally but really nice. Overall, I'd recommend it, especially if you are in the mood for Greek while in midtown.
(4)Vincent B.
The food was mediocre.
(2)B K.
We went there around 8ish on a Saturday evening, and surprisingly it wasn't busy. Only a couple of tables with couples or small groups. Nice decoration that deviates from the folkloric norm. Also, it's very quiet which can be ideal for certain occasions. I suggest calling in advance because sometimes they host wedding parties and Greek nights that can be pretty loud. Let's start with the appetizer. We had zucchini fritters and grilled octopus. Both were excellent! The fritters had a nice blend of kefalograviera which gave them a nice creamy texture, while the octopus was tender and unbelievably tasty. The Greek salad was OK, and I should have opted for their oriental one that has nuts and berries. Their walnut and raisin bread, in addition to the olive one, was freshly baked and so yummy. For main course, we had the fagri with lemon roasted tomatoes and the Aegean pasta. They were fantastic! I felt I was eating them somewhere along the Greek coastline. It would have better if the pasta carried more of the ouzo aromas. Maybe in the future, they can introduce astakomakaronada (lobster pasta) that although a traditional dish, it is equally fine flavored and super tasty. The wine list is extensive and we were able to pick a very good one. The description of the wines though is a bit problematic, so you better be a bit cautious. The dessert was also very good. They didn't have the manouri cheesecake, so we had the walnut pie. It was flaky and not too sweet, having the right amount of syrup and making it a nice accompany to the ice cream. Thumbs up! The service was also great with a friendly host, deviating from the norm of waiters at Greek restaurants. Taking advantage of their a la carte and theater special is a great opportunity to explore this restaurant, without spending a lot.
(4)Liz M.
To the DJ sucks if you know her don't even ask her to play whatever you want to hear because she won't play shit especially if she feels some type of way about you.
(1)Cara L.
After a happy hour outside at Beer Bar tuned sweltering hot, I wanted to go into the first restaurant in sight to sit down, in air conditioning, and eat something other than bar food before I passed out. Since Ammos was directly across the street, we said "done!" and went inside. The setting was quiet and elegant and a total relief - I felt like I had walked out of a frat house and into an upscale adult dinner party. They brought out complimentary olives, assorted bread, and a little cube of watermelon with feta cheese on top. But the overall dining experience was a tad mediocre given the expensive price tag. Our server was certainly polite and gracious enough, but we constantly had to flag him down to the point where we were asking bus boys for water, for a dessert menu, to take up our bill. We ordered the octapodi appetizer - charcoal grilled mediterranean octopus, onions, capers, red wine vinaigrette - a little pricey at $19, but there was plenty to share. A little heavy on the salt. The best part of the meal was the main course. We each had the Htenia Risotto - the pan seared scallops, shaved asparagus in an english pea risotto with kefalograviera cheese. It was a pleasing texture and the scallops were seared to perfection. After some Pinot Noir, a disappointing dessert, and a coffee, I was a little taken back when I saw the final bill - until we walked back over to happy hour and learned my coworkers had racked up a $450 tab on cheap beers and bar food. I had spent more than I had anticipated on the evening, but at least I got a gourmet meal out of mine.
(3)Elizabeth H.
Ammos is a great Greek spot in midtown near Grand Central. There is a restaurant and bar portion. The girls and I come here on Saturdays for pregaming purposes when we don't really feel like going out to dinner. It's a really classy joint with a great bar. They have some delicious appetizers but we usually opt for the deliciously phenomenal cheese, bread, and olives that are complimentary. (Dirrrrttyy rich). Cocktails are pretty cheap (less than $8) too. Entrees are pretty pricey so we steer clear. The bartenders are so so friendly and super speedy. Angela is the best! She always gets sexy tips from us! The overall feel is so much more grown up than out other pre-game places. Its a great start to the night. The Greek music and swanky decor sets the mood for a fun night, feeling sexy.
(4)joe b.
my review is strictly for the night club aspect of this place that opens at 11PM that i went to recently. The price of drinks were expensive, especially since they were watered down. If youre going to charge $15 for a drink, at least put some alcohol in there that you can taste. Forget this place.
(1)Jen L.
YELP indeed! That is one expensive menu! Nice space, boring location. The risotto was good, sea bass interesting, and the pita bread and 6 different dips were sample-sized for a child - I'm not kidding. On the plus side, the waiter was actually Greek, nice touch.
(3)Rachel L.
Very overpriced, $50 card minimum at the bar. Online they said it was free for EVERYONE before midnight, but when I got there they charged my guy friend $15 and said that the door people were separate from the club itself. That makes a ton of sense. Music and ambiance weren't too bad, but everything else was.
(2)Constantinos Z.
I went to this place for New Year's Eve for the first time. They had a package for $60 that included buffet and open bar from 9pm till midnight (yeah right!). When I bought the tickets a few days before the big night, the person who sold them to me (named Angelos) completely lied to me about what was supposed to happen that night. He reassured me that we were going to have a table for the dinner. The big night comes, we arrive at Ammos at 10pm and we had to STAND IN LINE to get in, despite that we bought the tickets upfront and the place was half-empty. As if this wasn't enough, they would let people in ahead of us that didn't even have a ticket! After standing outside for 20-30 min, they let us in to face almost no tables in there. The few that were left in were used for bottle service (although the manager orinally said that this was supposed to happen after midnight and the end of the buffet). The buffet was a disappointment: they had 4 different types of dips, pita bread, greek salad and ravioli and shrimps. The worst part was the "open bar": there was only a small bar in a corner with two barmen and half the people in the club crowded around it to get their drinks. So you had to wait at least 20 min for a drink! It's easy to calculate how many drinks you could get during this "open bar" session (I only had two). Apart from this, you were only allowed to have either vodka or Hennessy - something that no one told us before going there. Last part: after midnight the place was suppose to continue as a club till late. Around 00.30 am, the music stops. We found out that there was a fight or something, they threw the guy out and he got the police. From what i understood, the police was checking their licenses and wouldn't let them continue their program because they probably didn't have the permit to do so. Bottom line: spoiled new year's eve, lies from the managers and complete lack of professionalism on behalf of the people who run the place! I'll never go there again!!!
(1)Minhan S.
The restaurant week! I had to go any restaurant which participate the restaurant week. For the first restaurant this time, I picked this Greek restaurant, Ammos Estiatorio. I gotta say, the ambiance of this place is great! Their spinach pie was a great appetizer, and I loved it! Meatballs with risotto wasn't that great though; Risotto was not well cooked. Greek yogurt was very different. nutty, fruity, sweet, and sour! can't tell if I liked it or not, but it was just different. Our waitstaff was kind, but my friends complained that she kept spilling wine while pouring. Another complaint was that the foods were not presentable, and uneven portion. I kind of agree with them, so I only give 3 stars.
(3)Jake L.
Usually a decent Greek spot in midtown, today I had probably the worst lunch I've ever experienced in Manhattan. Everything was absolutely horrible. The only reason I gave it two stars was because the manager came to the table to apologize for the long wait and offer us a bottle of wine. We sent the grilled calamari back. The saganaki went back as well. Nothing was cooked properly from start to finish. Dishes were coming out randomly. It was a complete disaster. I think maybe their grill and broiler went down right at noon. Not a good thing for a Greek fish house. And the place was packed. $250 for 4 people, lunch, no booze. That's just crazy. I've been to ammos a few times and it was always fairly good. Maybe just a bad day. Maybe new management. Whatever it was, I won't eat there again. Try Kellari down the street (44 btwn 5th and 6th). Great spot. Sit at the bar and enjoy Sofien's excellent service!
(2)Shari S.
I had high hopes for Ammos. The reviews I had read indicated that it served sophisticated Greek food in an elegant atmosphere. It sounded like the perfect place to have dinner with friends I hadn't seen in several years so we booked a table for a Friday night in early May. Ammos was located right next to Grand Central Station on a side street. The décor featured a variety of textures (stone, wood, etc...) in shades of brown and beige. It was a beautiful night and the tall windows were open to let in a pleasant cool breeze. The menu looked interesting and listed a number of Greek specialities (moussaka, grilled shrimp, saganaki, keftedes, etc...). So far, so good. HOWEVER. For some reason, Ammos decided to host a Greek wedding rehearsal dinner in half of the open plan main dining room that night and thus patrons like me could not escape the interminable slide show shown on an enormous screen which documented in excruciating detail the groom and bride to be's past life (including the obligatory naked in the bathtub photos). As if the loud chatter of Greek wedding guests seated right next to us was not sufficiently distracting, the wedding guests gleefully took their turns with the microphone to broadcast their, uh, "salty stories" about the bride and groom across the whole restaurant! It was unbelievable to be paying $25 - $40 for an entrée and be forced into involuntary servitude at a stranger's Greek wedding. I finally had enough and went up to the Manager. I told him that it was completely unacceptable for other patrons to have to listen to speeches, much less see the endless photos of these random people up on their big screen, during dinner. The guy apologized and said that the speeches were only intended to last "5 minutes". To his credit, he soon took their microphone away and gave us a complimentary (and unasked for) platter of dessert. However the evening felt ruined and we paid our $120 per couple check and fled before the Greek dancing and plate throwing began. I would hope that the wedding rehearsal dinner was an anomaly and not indicative of what Ammos wants to be known for. Nevertheless, it was an extremely irritating experience and I can't imagine that I would ever want to come back.
(3)Zeynep E.
Well I'd actually say that this place gets 3.5 stars from me. I've only ever been there for lunch (located where it is in midtown it's all of 2 blocks from my office) and have had good experiences overall. The best part - I have to say - is the service. The waitstaff is very attentive and helpful, as well as pleasant. They are not overbearing or annoying in any way. The food is also good, tasty, fresh, well made. I've tried a variety of dishes and encourage you to stick with the fish - it's prepared in the traditional Mediterranean way and has not disappointed. The decor is nice and pleasing. I wish that they offered more selection. Their specialty is seafood, so that's what you should eat there. Some of the lamb and chicken I had was sub-par.
(3)Evan G.
This is a good restaurant; not 5 star but very good. Authentic Greek food; with authentic Greek people working at the restaurant. I had the Greek salad which was very good. Very fresh vegetables and feta. I also had fried Kasseri. Good, but it tasted like it had been sitting for a while or had not been fried in oil hot enough. Of course I had to have lamp chops. The taste was pefect, but the chops were to small and to fatty; I would have expected a high quality chop for the price. I saw some fish dishes and they looked very good. I was not a fan of the lemon potatoes at all. The cocktails were good, and the wine choices were very good and affordable. I really liked the menu; it was large and even had a big selection of whole fish. I would definitely try this restaurant again.
(4)Michael K.
Had a lovely prix fixe lunch here today. Grilled calamari was flavorful and excellent as was the Atlantic char. Ammos remains a favorite lunch spot in the Grand Central area.
(4)Liz C.
To my palate (and to my expectations given the price bracket) the food was mediocre. $20-30 plates should blow my mind. I should be -dying- to come back here. I'm not. I enjoyed the appetizer, which was a row of raw fishies, and the cocktails, which were quite stiff, but, hey, it's all good. I didn't at all enjoy the risotto, which was doused with enough salt and cheese to warrant a small reservoir of aforementioned cocktails as chasers. The best thing Ammos had to offer was its ambiance - it's large and it's got these great high ceilings and big, dramatic windows. Bottom line: take your date and your dollars somewhere else.
(3)Robert A.
Don't wast your money. This is probably one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've ever had in NYC. My hopes were high as my party and I walked into a beautiful room but it ended there. Everything was underseasoned and bland and the presentation was horrifying. The Moussaka was the worst one guest had ever had. The Octopus appetizer was swimming in oil and the Lamb Shank was sloppily thrown on a plate with not much else and looked nothing like how the dish is pictured on the website. Not to mention it was so small I was hard pressed to find any meat on it. Shame on them for even allowing it to leave the kitchen. Fact is I've had better food at my neighborhood diner. Again and I can't stress this enough... don't wast your money!
(1)Bridget G.
Perfect location for our pre-theatre dinner, just far enough from Times Square to get away from the crush but close enough to walk to the theatre. Our party of 2 ordered 4 appetizers to share. When the server reported running out of lamb riblets we chose another equally delicious item. Then the server brought out a complimentary appetizer to apologize for running out of the riblets. Wow, now we had 5 appetizers! Plenty of food, great recommendation for wine and were able to walk to the show with time to spare. I would definitely eat here again.
(5)Heidi S.
A nice little oasis in Midtown East, Ammos actually feels uncrowded and peaceful inside, which is a welcome change from most in Manhattan. The service was excellent and the food was good. Made for a great pre-show dinner, with an easy walk to most of the midtown theatres.
(4)Brian H.
I was really looking forward to trying out Ammos on my most recent trip home. I had heard such good things. To start, we had two salads, the traditional greek salad and some other salad that had cilantro and parsley. both were very good. For my entre i had a braised halibut. it was terrible. the fish was completely overdone to the point where the fish just shredded apart. the green been's looked brown and the broth lacked any acidity. overall a terrible dish. For dessert i had the trio's of Baklava. Coffee, Dark Chocolate, & one other( i can't remember maybe a nut one, i'm not sure). Either way it was amazing, the honey was very fresh tasting and not too sweet. The only reason i gave them two stars was for the the decor and the wait staff which was top notch.
(2)Allison H.
Food was great. Wait staff was either too attentive or couldn't be found. Went on a thursday, plan to go back for some dancing on a Saturday night. Oompa!
(4)Catherine L.
this place has great appetizers. didn't really munch on the entrees but they had these great weekday happy hour + apps specials last time i went. they're not the same specials every weekday so check somewhere if you want the right combo. the decor is very nice. there's nothing conceptually "stand-out" or unique about it, but the lighting and the trimmed wood interior did the trick. grilled octopus. the standard to which all grilled seafood should be held. soft and tender on the inside and a lovely, slightly-burnt smokey flavor on the exterior. sausages - spicy, savory; can't go wrong with a sausage but these were excellent. my companions and i also sipped some excellent wine. their selections were tasty. we sat at the bar and i think i caught a glimpse of the head chef - not sure if he was the executive or the head sous chef - but the guy was a looker. $cha-ching$ -edit- i can't believe i'm the first one to review this place. something must be wrong. someone out for vengeance must've erased all previous reviews of ammos in some cyber attack. also, i just looked up the menu to spell out the dishes and saw the prices - they are ridiculous!!! just go for the half-price appetizers.... some of the entrees are $42!!! not cool
(4)Leslie C.
I really, really, really want to love this place. It is near my office, looks fantastic, and I love the idea of eating Mediterranean food with its healthy profile. But alas, I do not love-or even really like it. Have now eaten there maybe six times- wanted to give it a fair shot. Have tried fish, lamb, calamari, haloumi, and traditional Greek stuff. Also have tried salads and apps. The only thing that I can recommend fully is the yogurt/fruit/honey dessert (and I am not a dessert person). Otherwise pretty mediocre. Better to hike to avra, molvyos, other Greek In midtown.
(2)tas z.
Wow! this place has come along way from what it used to be like. The new decor is stuning! and they have a new menu, That has great Greek classics like Grilled Octopodi and Saganaki1 along with the best lamb chops in the city! Ammos also has a 3course Pre-theater menu! for only $33!!! i would higly recommend goin here if you are lloking for the best in Greek cusine!!!
(5)Catherine K.
I went here recently for dinner. I thought that it would be an elegant restaurant to celebrate with an expensive dinner. It was really disappointing. My friend and I had different appetizers, entrees and desserts. None of the dishes were good. The restaurant was very noisy and crowded. We were seated next to the waiters station. We were constantly bumped by servers and other guests. Our server brought the check as soon as we were served our desserts. He kept coming over to try to get it from us. I felt like we were being hurried out. We were still trying to eat our desserts. The entire meal was over in about 35 minutes. I was happy just to get out of there. It was really not a good dining experience. I think the reason they have so many people is because it is across the street from Grand Central Station. I definitely won't go back there.
(2)Audrey J.
Usually I'm not a first-time-visit reviewer. However, my experience today just left such an indelibly distinct impression on me that I had to share. Now, I recognize you're probably wondering "how can it be such a distinct impression if all you're doing is giving it 3 -- by nature AVERAGE -- stars?" Bear with me here... I'm of the opinion that, for the most part, like begets like. Geniality/cordiality begets geniality/cordiality (unless you've watched "The Devil Wears Prada," in which case all bets are off). With that in mind, what the HELL is the problem with the waitstaff here?????? This place gets negative NEGATIVE stars based on the solo diner theory (which I postulated here yelp.com/biz/bus-stop-ca… and here yelp.com/biz/fetch-bar-a… ). Of course, I did not live up to (down to?) their expectations and still left my 20+% tip (killing them with kindness??), but somehow I doubt that was even appreciated. I was seated right away without a reservation (+), but then I was left there (1) with the second place setting still at the table (--) and (2) waiting...waiting....WAITING for a menu, which the waiter might not even have brought over to me if I hadn't made SIGNIFICANT eye contact when he came to serve the table next to mine, upon which he said something like "oh, I will get you a menu" (--!!!). Following that, I didn't have my water refilled, nobody checked up on me, and bread only came after my entree and ONLY after I asked whether the stew would come with bread (uh...because that kind of makes sense, right??). Finally, after the meal was over (during which time I SWEAR I've been friendly and smiley throughout -- because I just am a friendly and smiley person, you know, ESPECIALLY when I have just gotten out of work EARLY...which is UNHEARD OF), I handed over my credit card. He swiped it and brought the billfold and card back. And after I wrote in the tip (the...AHEM....20+% tip), he took it away. Took it away!! Isn't that rude? Aren't they just supposed to let you leave it on the table...linger over your wine or cheese or whatever it is that People Who Lunch do? Good grief. Thus, no matter HOW good the food was -- and the Mediterranean fish stew with shellfish, jumbo shrimp, and white fish was VERY good with fresh FRESH seafood that I, having just returned from California, would more than readily criticize here if it were not fresh -- I cannot in good conscience award any greater than three stars. And, to be honest, the three stars already feels pretty generous. In terms of atmosphere, upon sitting down, I liked the place with its light and airy feel with the glass-windowed kitchen and wood-and-white-and-tan color theme, but upon getting up, I could not WAIT to get the F outta there. I guess I could always go back to check on whether this was just a bad...BAD day for Ivan, but really....with so many food options out there (and classy/upscale joints just like this one), why bother?
(3)Penny T.
I would give this restaurant a one star, if it wasnt for the red sangria, which was really good. I just had dinner there and paid over $120 for cold crab cakes, cold fried cheese, cold grilled octopus and old spanakopita. It was the quickest meal i have had in manhattan, under 40 minutes from seating to check. Probably because the food was sitting in the kitchen all day and they reheated it enough just to serve it. Truly a terrible dining experience. Next time I will go to Kellari Tavern for greek food.
(2)Erifili K.
Great ambiance, decor, food (seafood specialty), Greek dishes, and drinks. I gave 5 stars because of the live entertainment on Fridays and especially Saturday nights. But live music is all in Greek, so long as you like that or are interested, then you may enjoy. But just know the service can be slow when packed on live entertainment nights. (Expect some Greek dancing from the clientele after dinner Saturday nights after 10pm too.) (There is also an Astoria location, but without the live entertainment thusfar. My review can only be of the Manhattan location since that is where I tried.)
(5)Tom S.
For Greek food I recomend it. Wait staff execellent. Decor was nice as well. Not big on the Greek music but thats what you get on a Saturday with your meal.
(3)Clint E.
Great place on a Saturday the salmon is to die for after dinner come dancing live Greek singers I just love this place.
(4)Matthew D.
Nice spacious room, solicitous service, great small plates and greek basics.
(4)Helen L.
Came here for happy hour with a friend. They have small, 2-person tables by the bar near the entrance and larger tables further into the restaurant. My friend and I each ordered a glass of white wine and appetizers - calamari and fried zucchini and eggplant chips. Both were really good, and each came with it's own special sauce. Only complaint is that sometimes the zucchini and eggplant chips were super salty on one side and other chips had no seasoning on it at all. Not a huge deal, but when you charge $20 for zucchini and eggplant sliced thinner than a penny, you really should season everything properly. The service was really good, almost to the point of being annoying. Our water glasses were constantly filled and never empty, and our waiter came up to us 3 times asking if everything was okay. That's 3 times in the hour that we were there, and then the bus boy literally circled our table like a shark before coming up to us and asking if we were finished with our food (we were not). Then our waiter came up a couple of minutes later and asked us again if we were done with our food (still not done). There were no lines for tables at the bar, and there were plenty of empty bar tables so I'm not sure why they kept coming up to us and interrupting our conversation. Overall, it was a good experience here, but it wasn't so great that I'd come back when there are so many other places to try in NYC!
(4)Morgan G.
I would have given this restaurant a solid 3 stars, but the TERRIBLE service brought it down to a 2, if not a 1. I came here with some family friends to enjoy dinner after a long day at work and I immediately felt harassed by the staff who was whispering and giving us judgmental glares. Our waiter in particular made me feel so uncomfortable the entire time that I ordered as quickly as possible just to get away from him. When I tried to make a joke, he just stared at me and stopped talking for a minute while we all sat uncomfortably. Whenever he was near us, he would just stare so creepily like he wanted to murder us. I've never been so uncomfortable. The food itself was EXTREMELY overpriced and mediocre. I had the fish of the day which was a tiny portion for the $38 price tag and it was covered in a peppery sauce. This is to be expected of restaurants near Grand Central so beware of price hikes. The one thing I can speak highly of is the sangria- the restaurant week special put it at $6 for your first glass and it was delightfully fruity. Avoid coming here if you can unless someone else is paying or you don't mind waiters who act like hit men.
(2)Maria L.
I arrived on a Monday at 5'oclock for my reservation and was told that since I was the first in my party to arrive I had to wait. I was standing in front of the hostess desk for 20 minutes and was no offered to sit, or wait by the bar. Definitely unprofessional. When my friend arrived and we were seated, we basically needed to ask for EVERYTHING. We asked for menus, for water, for bread, for the waiter to take our order. There are too many waiters on the floor doing nothing. Ridiculous service. We ordered from the restaurant week menu: Appetizers: Spanakopita - very tasty Prasini Slalata - simple salad Entrees: Mousakas - nothing special, plate was hot and the food was cold. After a long wait there was no way I was going to ask then to bring me a new dish. Solomos- salmon- good but also cold Dessert: Karidopita- verrry delicious cake. The best dish of the night. Overall, Dessert was good, everything else could have been better. Not going back.
(2)Felicia G.
It was a special day for my friends who got engaged. 6 of us went for dinner. We were pretty satisfied about the food. We loved The popular Greek appetizer pikilia, frouta salad, and octopus. We ordered shrimp, whole fish , tuna for the main course. For desert we love the Greek yogurt. We changed our table twice cos of the weather getting chilly at night. The staff is very friendly and patient for that.
(4)Jim B.
It was telling when my guest commented "at least the desserts were nice". A major disappointment. I was trying to be frugal so we went with the $33.00 lunch special menu. My guest started with the calamari - decent but a bit overcooked. Followed by rack of lamb for a $9.00 surcharge - requested Rare came out closer to Medium. Not tender. The side dish of green beans was a combination of fresh bright green veggies and some that were leftover and more of a gray-green. Obnoxious. My starter was the caviar mousse which was fine. I had a lamb burger for my entree - tasted bland. My Greek fries were served with no hint of oregano. This place may do excellent fish but they screwed up the rack of lamb badly. Inexcusable. And they forgot how to serve Greek fries - huh? Service staff was interesting. The place was half empty but we ended up with a table of six next to us with a chair in the aisle - so we had service staff brushing by for most of the meal. I should have asked to be moved. I did not notice any background music. Decor is nice enough but - perhaps due to the lighting - it seems subdued. If you want to see beautiful decor in a Greek restaurant try Pylos in the East Village or Periyali on 18th Street. Now that I think about it, Periyali was great overall.
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