(718) 726-3995

3015 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11102 40.7683 -73.921

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Neighborhood: Astoria

Last updated 4.01.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Greek

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Zodiac Cafe

Featured Review

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In Short – Despite the tacky Hellenic decor, replete with faux columns and signs of the zodiac carved into plaster walls, this Greek restaurant and bar bursts with authenticity when it comes to menu and atmosphere. Its two massive rooms are frequented predominantly by Greeks who chow down on traditional mezze--spinach pie, feta cheese and stuffed grape leaves--and entrees--kebabs, sandwiches and pasta dishes. At night, Zodiac transforms into an area hot spot, featuring live Greek music to entertain the well-dressed and well-lubricated crowd.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. loved the place the atmosphere the live performance and all the great food it was like floating on a meaditaranian cloud i'm definitly going again but next time bringing everyone i know cause it's great 4 families
  2. Zodiac is fun, I love the tall Hellenic waiters!
drinks
0.0% positive
  1. The octopus salad I had was chewy and tough and the drinks were not impressive.
food quality
80.0% positive
  1. Both the food and service were great.
  2. Food is good, generous portions, I like the salmon filet with the famous Greek lemon potatos, Greek salat is very good too, and around 10PM music starts.
  3. The octopus salad I had was chewy and tough and the drinks were not impressive.
  4. loved the place the atmosphere the live performance and all the great food it was like floating on a meaditaranian cloud i'm definitly going again but next time bringing everyone i know cause it's great 4 families
  5. Tall good looking waiters, funny, somehow kitsch, food good
overall
100.0% positive
  1. best place to get astma attack from smoking
  2. It was a good place for couples, families with children, and anyone who enjoys a good time.
service
75.0% positive
  1. Both the food and service were great.
  2. They don't have music, and the service is very slow.
  3. Tall good looking waiters, funny, somehow kitsch, food good
  4. Zodiac is fun, I love the tall Hellenic waiters!
value
100.0% positive
  1. Food is good, generous portions, I like the salmon filet with the famous Greek lemon potatos, Greek salat is very good too, and around 10PM music starts.
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. They don't have music, and the service is very slow.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/20/07

Tall good looking waiters, funny, somehow kitsch, food good

by pamela10018

Zodiac is fun, I love the tall Hellenic waiters! Food is good, generous portions, I like the salmon filet with the famous Greek lemon potatos, Greek salat is very good too, and around 10PM music starts. you can buy flowers from the flower girl and throw them to the people on the next table, this is customary and is a sign of friendship. Young people dance in the room, but there are also some older people dancing around and this is fun. Easy to reach by subway, I always hang at the bar. .

  • Pros: music, food, parking, service
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/11/07

best place to get astma attack from smoking

by sample1

We waited about half and hour for the waiter and another 1 1/2 hours for the food.

If you like to eat and smoke at the same time this is the place for you.

You will be floating in a cloud of smoke even if the place supposed to be non smoking like every restaurant in NY state.

And if you complaint it will not help.

Help them understand NY state non smoking law and lets not go there.

I must say that the show and the music are great

  • Pros: music was nice
  • Cons: can not breeze
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/04/07

zodiac cafe

by greekangel1996

i loved the place the atmosphere the live performance and all the great food it was like floating on a meaditaranian cloud i'm definitly going again but next time bringing everyone i know cause it's great 4 families

  • Pros: everythng
  • Cons: nothing
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/01/07

worst service

by chulainnyc

The bartender did not have a clue of how to make a smartini although I went over the ingredients, she was rude and on top of it after I requested to see a manager he just did not show any signs of caring I was upset at the service.

will never go back again.

  • Pros: atmosphere
  • Cons: service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/19/06

Zodiac Cafe

by astavorsa

It was a very good restaurant. The music began at 10:30 pm and went on until well after midnight (we had to call it quits long before it ended). The evening we attended a country Greek wedding reception was being held upstairs, with Bouzuki (sp) music, country dancing, and a great deal of celebration. It was a good place for couples, families with children, and anyone who enjoys a good time.

The Details on Zodiac Cafe

Place Categories:

  • loved place
  • great food
  • love tall hellenic waiters
  • not impressive drinks
  • good families
  • good tall
  • very good restaurant
  • good portions
  • great show
  • great music
  • very good greek salat
  • famous greek lemon potatos
  • fantastic everything
  • great service
  • fun zodiac
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