Best Group Dining Gatherings Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Abuqir Seafood
Choose-your-seafood Egyptian grill cooking with bold spice and speed.
Notable Picks
8.6
A seafood-forward Egyptian kitchen where you point, choose your catch, and let the grill do the work. The payoff is spice-driven simplicity—charred fish, briny shellfish, and sharp little sides that keep the table bright. Come hungry and order with intention; this place rewards decisive, family-style eating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled branzino, Grilled octopus, Baba ghanoush with warm pita
What Makes it Special: Choose-your-seafood Egyptian grill cooking with bold spice and speed.
8.5
An Egyptian seafood institution built around big platters, warm pita, and a steady, repeatable house style. The best meals lean into whole grilled fish and classic cold sides rather than overcomplicating the order. It’s a group-friendly room where generosity and freshness carry the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood combo platter, Grilled branzino, Fried sardines
What Makes it Special: High-volume Egyptian seafood done with reliable freshness and generous portions.
8.4
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A modern Middle Eastern dining room that hits hardest in shawarma-and-grill comfort with bright pickles, sauces, and fresh-baked breads. The most reliable move is to build the table around one laffa-style wrap and one mixed-grill plate, then let the salads do the balancing. It’s built for repeat orders, not menu wandering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken laffa shawarma, Mixed grill platter, Kunafa
What Makes it Special: High-output shawarma and grill plates anchored by house pickles and sauces.