Location: Bayside
Top Restaurants in Bayside
Best Mediterranean food near Bayside, New York, United States
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Bayside. Bayside is an upper-middle class neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. The neighborhood is in the eastern section of Flushing and is part of Queens Community Board 11. CNN Money ranked Bayside as one of the most expensive housing markets nationally when analyzing comparable detached homes throughout the United States. Despite its large housing stock of free-standing homes, it nationally ranks high to very high in population density. These homes give the neighborhood a similar feel to other wealthy Queens neighborhoods such as Douglaston, Whitestone and Little Neck.
Things to do in Bayside
10. Greek Islands
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Rharha
I had a fine dining Meetup of 8 people who tried your Greek Restaurant last night and people are still having about each Greek dish and dessert we ordered last night. Not only was each dish the tastiest ever (branzino, gelato, etc) but the staff were top notch catering to our every need! Bravo to the staff who made our evening absolutely joyful. You all take pride in your service and cooking. We will definitely return!
9. Maria's Mediterranean
Reviewed By DrKatieRN
This is one of premier Bayside restaurants. Maria, the owner, built the Reataurant and won the TV show âChoppedâ cooking competition. Our family LOVES this restaurant and we come here a lot. This night we celebrated a birthday. For appetizer we shared fried calamari, fried cheese, and a delicious watermelon summer salad. For entrees we had branzino, sword fish, lamb chops and stuffed flounder. The kids enjoyed octopus. They LOVE octopus. They also love Maria and got a photo with her. The house wine was great.
8. Fino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Johngmart
Outstanding food - every dish was a hit. The appetizer cheeses and charcuterie were great. Fabulous Mac n Cheese with smoked bacon, seared scallops and sweet pea risotto. Sautéed spinach was perfect. Service is very helpful and friendly, décor is OK, although the special glassed in room with wine racks looks terrific for 6 or more.There is nothing to compare with Fino for miles around. I can't wait to go back.
7. Fontana Famous Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By BRIAN B
Busy place serving some amazing take out or sit down Greek food in Bayside, Queens.Located on the corner of Northern Blvd. & Francis Lewis Blvd. Not at all easy to find parking availability in the area. Call ahead, bring another driver for your car, and take out some delicious fresh food to go!
6. Crabtrees Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
Mediterranean/Continental/Restaurant
Reviewed By LITTLESTAR1941
This visit to Crabtrees was our first since it opened. Mediterranean/American style is not my first choice for eating out. But to make the wife happy and our friend happy since it was her birthday and our 50th anniversary. The service is excellent with water being repeatedly refilled and the crumbs removed very quickly. The 1st thing that annoyed me was this pesky fly throughout the whole time we were at the table. No one is going take swats during a meal so I have no solution. The front door is constantly being opened. My 2nd problem (and I know it is my fault), was the vegetables. Each dish comes with mashed potato and a mix of vegetables like yellow and green zucchini, stringbeans, and pieces of broccoli(ugh) and some slices of beets (ugh 2).For starters our friend had the buratta salad and i shared the escargot with wifey. That came in the full shell on a plate of garlic sauce which is what makes this dish so good.For main course our friend had the darla's chicken, wife had the salmon and I had the porterhouse style 16 ounce pork chop. The chop was huge and covered with sauteed peppers and onions. The chop was very good but I probably would have been happier had I stuck with my first thought of getting 2 appetizers and a salad. I studied the menu and really wanted the calamari plate and the escargot with a salad.Appetizers and salads run from $11-15 while most main dishes run in the teens to 30+.When we arrived the place was not too filled but when we left on a Sunday nite , it was packed. If you are still hungry for dessert, get the gelato.
5. Gyro World
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Authentic Greek Food.
Reviewed By Art800
I started buying my gyro stuff from this place since Gyro King changed ownership. I like there food in general. When you order take (1) sandwich, it can take up to 15 minutes. Pretty surprising when you just of a chicken soulvaki? Eat in is nice, however, they don't give you enough pita bread when you order an entrée. All in all good gyros in general.
4. Taverna Kyclades
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By corona289
Iâm just returning from lunch. I had grilled octopus, grilled calamari, and the seafood pasta along with fresh bread drizzled in olive oil. If you like those things...youâll not find it better anywhere in the WORLD !!My landlubber friend ordered grill chicken. It wasnât very good and we told the staff. They took it off the check. Class act and appreciated!!
3. Veranda Restaurant and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By YankeeJeff
A group of 7 had dinner in their outside terrace on a Tuesday evening and were very satisfied with our dinners. The terrace is very large and airy, not claustrophobic as some outdoor dining areas are. We started our meal with Zucchini chips, fried calamari and a salad along with a lovely bottle of Rose. Dinners were salmon, sea bass, steak and seafood over linguine. The appetizers and dinners were all very good to excellent. We finished off our meals with Ekma(greek dessert of whipped creme and crushed walnuts and honey), creme brulee and brownie sundae, all very good. There is valet parking at the side of the restaurant which is a plus. A nice place conveniently located off the Clearview Expressway on Northern Blvd., a bit pricey but perfect for a special occassion.
2. Maria's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By DrKatieRN
We came for a family celebration. This is certainly our favorite Greek restaurant and possibly our favorite family restaurant. We have been coming here since Farias opened. Our little kids love the octopus grilled. We enjoyed for appetizer A delicious summer salad with water billing. We also had fried calamari, so I cannot do,. For entrées several of us had swordfish steak, lamb chops, branzino, and stuff flounder. Everything was fabulous. The house was great as was the Greek beer and a delicious coffee frappe.We were very fortunate to see Maria, the owner and famous chef from the TV show âChoppedâ. She received a big award the same day for being an outstanding immigrant business woman in Queens County. Maria is just great.This is a lovely family-owned restaurant with fabulous food. We recommend reservations.
1. Avli Little Greek Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By oldruinlover
This restaurant was recommended by friends for a family dinner with the accent on Greek cuisine of course.. We mostly ordered lamb kebabs but found these remarkably tough and without flavour. We were very surprised by the charges for wine when finally receiving the bill - frankly outrageous. In addition as a party of eight we were placed in what one might describe as a corridor. Cross this one off your list !
