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Elias Corner

No menu, no frills, no argument — Astoria's grilled fish house where you pick from the case and sit down

★★★★ 4.3  (234) $$ Mon 4–10 PM · Wed–Sat 4–10 PM · Closed Tue

About Elias Corner

Elias Corner has famously never printed a menu. You walk in, look at the fish in the case by the door, point at what you want, and it comes back grilled with lemon, oregano, and olive oil and nothing else happening to it. The swordfish, the porgy, and the octopus are the usual answers. It is cash only, the room is plain to the point of institutional, and the service assumes you know the drill. In warm months there is a garden out back that is one of the pleasanter places to eat in Queens. This is the most stripped-down expression of Greek seafood cooking in the city, and among the best.

Must-try dishes

Whole grilled fish, whatever came in that dayGrilled octopusTaramasalata with warm pita
Address
24-02 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102
Hours
Mon 4–10 PM · Wed–Sat 4–10 PM · Closed Tue
Parking
Street parking in Astoria; N/W to Astoria Blvd
Reservations
Cash only, no reservations — the back garden opens in warm months

Perfect for

Family FriendlyDinner with FriendsDinner with Parents

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elias Corner known for?

Elias Corner is no menu, no frills, no argument — Astoria's grilled fish house where you pick from the case and sit down. Regulars order whole grilled fish, whatever came in that day and grilled octopus.

How expensive is Elias Corner?

Elias Corner is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.

How do I make a reservation at Elias Corner?

Elias Corner takes reservations by phone — call (718) 932-1510 to book.

Where is Elias Corner?

Elias Corner is at 24-02 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102, in Astoria. Street parking in Astoria; N/W to Astoria Blvd

What are Elias Corner's hours?

Elias Corner is open Mon 4–10 PM · Wed–Sat 4–10 PM · Closed Tue. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.