Uncle George's Greek Tavern

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3319 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

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(718) 626-0593
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Best

Anything you may be craving Greek is on the menu here. Pros: Just like home! Cons: didnt know what to order first

Worst

I've heard plenty about this place and today finally tried it. I won't dwell on service for too long, because no one really expects this sort of mom-and-pop place to have outstand...

Not Good in The End 2/19/2010

First ended up not holding the food down. Decided to give it a second chance I looked like the girl from the exorcist in the end. Might have been the tzatziki sauce or something. Thanks but no thanks for the third time !!! more
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Traditional Greek food at a very low price! 10/8/2009

Anything you may be craving Greek is on the menu here. Pros: Just like home! Cons: didnt know what to order first more
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Don't go there!!!! 8/24/2009

I'm living in Astoria for 9 years and i tried this restaurant for dinner last week with a friend.First we didn't feel welcome in this restaurant because the staff didn't care of us.I ordered some roasted pork and the meat was very dried,disgusting and no taste.It looked like they served us the ""familly meal""...i'm very serious!!!Even my dog will never eat it.It's the first time i'm writing a review on a restaurant in NY on 9 years,and i had some bad experience in the past,but was ok.This one is the WORST!!! And if i can say a last thing: poeple who let a very good appreciation about this restaurant are certainely friends or relative with the owner or the staff working in this place.This restaurant should close for ever!!! Cons: Worst restaurant in Astoria more
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Excellente 7/18/2009

Right in the heart of an industrial and residential lively shopping area. I like the service. cheaper the most other greek places in the area. I like the musaka and the pestesia, tatste something like italian lasagna, just a bit creamier. Italian/greek food taste similar, b/c both countries are located nearby each other accross the river fork. Hot coffees are good. They make my meals exactly the way I want it. It could be a bit crowded especially at nightfall, but no long lines. Pros: Best greek resturaunt in Astoria/Long Island City Cons: Prices and place can be alittle bit cleaner more
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Worst Greek food in NYC!!! 7/12/2009

I have ordered roasted lamb and gyro platter. First, potato that came with lamb was sour and uncooked, and... more
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Worst Greek restaurant in NYC! 7/12/2009

I have ordered roasted lamb and gyro platter. First, potato that came with lamb was sour and uncooked, and lamb looked like it was cooked in water, not roasted; greasy, smelly,sour, and hard. I took bait and spew out. And gyro was even bigger disappointment. Most of the Greek restaurants in Astoria serve real gyro, with real chunks of meat, however Uncle George serve prefabricated tasteless gyros loaves, made of ground meat pressed into a cylinder and cooked. I couldn?t touch it even I was very hungry. I was there in 2003 and they were fine, but I am not going to step in that restaurant anymore. Cons: Bad food more
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Worst Greek food in NYC!!! 7/12/2009

jakes Provided by Partner
I have ordered roasted lamb and gyro platter. First, potato that came with lamb was sour and uncooked, and lamb looked like it was cooked in water,... more
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skatomena fagita 10/14/2008

service is the worst especialy when one of the waiters (the older one) tried to under charge us so we could give him a bigger tip thats what he stated. cold food too. sorry guys never will come back!!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: nothing Cons: everything more
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A Greek Classic 8/3/2008

This taverna, open 24 hours, has been a favorite of mine for the last 15 years. Cash only, so leave your... more
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A Greek Classic 8/3/2008

Carl Provided by Partner
This taverna, open 24 hours, has been a favorite of mine for the last 15 years. Cash only, so leave your MasterCard at home. I ate there this pas... more
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Excelent food and very friendly staff. 2/7/2008

I was told by a friend that the restaurant has new owners. He was upsolutely right. The food and the service is better than ever. Pros: Clean and very friendly environment. more
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Best Authentic Greek Food 2/6/2008

Uncle George's has the best authentic greek food around. Being Greek i know what greek food is supposed to taste like and this is it. I drive from Jersey at least once a month to eat at uncle Georges with my friends and family. I highly recommend the melitsanosalata, the Fried Calamarakia, Athirinia, Octapodaki, and salad for appitizers. For main courses highly recommended is the Arni (Lamb) sto forno, and there oven potatoes (they melt in your mouth). Pros: Best Food, Best Prices, Best Place Around Cons: There are none more
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disappointment 8/25/2007

I've heard plenty about this place and today finally tried it. I won't dwell on service for too long, because no one really expects this sort of mom-and-pop place to have outstanding service, however, here the staff is on the brink of ignoring you. One appetizer came, the other followed 10 minutes later and 2 minutes before main courses have made it out. My request for tomato sauce or ketchup was never satisfied. Pork souvlaki was unbelievably dry, fries were over-fried dust, baby bbq lamb was fatty, bony and thoroughly unappetizing. Fried calamari were quite bad. The only thing I liked was the saganaki but it doesn't take a genius to deep fry a piece of cheese albeit a good piece. more
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Incredible turn of events. 8/18/2007

I heard management brought a new chef so my wife and I decided to give it a shot despite it's bad reviews and reputation. Not sure what it was like before but the experience was phenomenal. My personal opinion: the most important part of a restaurant are the seating and the food. Both were exceptional. Prompt service, quick and responsive. The food was out of this world. Combined with a bottle of wine there's no way anyone would be disappointed. Looks like the new chef did the trick. I'm planning on bringing potential clients to this restaurant for my business too. Pros: Food, service, wine Cons: the parking more
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now that there is a new chef strait from greece..... 8/16/2007

the food finaly after a long time got a nice kick to flavor. i use to go there once a week now im there 3 times a week. keep up the good work now that you guys got the chef you deserve.greek traditional food all the way. Pros: exelent price with quality food Cons: all waiters play to much with cell phones more
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great food, cheap prices 8/13/2007

went here on sat and though they were very busy the waiter was quick but not so quick that we felt rushed - sure the decor is not stunning but if you are looking for cheap and delicious food uncle george's can't be beat. it was the busiest restaurant on a block of greek places - that says it all. Pros: cheap, delicious Cons: the decor i guess more
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No Greeks 4/11/2007

There isn't much I can say, fries were dry as dust and sandwichs were just bland. I dont know if it was a bad day for the service but they were inpolite. Greek people dont even eat there, dont believe me try it yourself but BEWARE Pros: Great Location Cons: Everything & Anything more
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GREAT GREEK CUISINE AND PRICES 11/16/2006

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO WHANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GREEK FOODS AND CUISINE.IT IS VERY GOOD RESTAURANT.- more
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Absolutly horrible in every way 10/8/2006

There is one of the worst restaurants I've to. The waiter cort and unhelpful, what I could understand of him. The baby lamb quote barbaque was bland, cold and had obiouly been sitting, not too mention the fact it looked like a pile of ... My high school cafetreria had more ambiance. It was cheap, so I have nothing more to say. Pros: Cheap Cons: food looks and tastes bad, bad service more
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Definitely a favorite 3/21/2006

It's hard to find a restaurant with the three main ingredients. Quality, quantity and price. This place rates high on all these. Any item I tried on the menu is mouth watering. The decor is Spartan at best, but that is the point. You don't pay for decor. Rather you are paying rock bottom price for a meal that could cost you triple any where else. I especially liked the barbecued meats which are cooked slowly in front of you, and you can ask for a piece right off the spit. All in all this is a place that attracts people of all races, colors and economic status, as I noticed suited clients as well as hippies, or soiled clothed laborers who stop in for a quick good meal or a business lunch or dinner. I will definitely be eating here often. Pros: price, taste, portions Cons: decor, noisy more
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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 24 Hours
  • Neighborhoods: Astoria
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