
Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”
Astoria, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book this for casual Astoria seafood when freshness, value, and the fish-counter ritual matter more than polish. The smart play is to choose seafood at the counter, pick a preparation, and round it out with Egyptian sides; lunch is the easiest entry point, while a return visit should lean into whole fish or shellfish.
About Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”
Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” is a New York City choice for Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood, with a casual dress code and an approachable price point of about $30 per person. The clearest reason to go is the seafood itself: fresh catch à la carte grilled or fried, plus signature options that make the menu easy to navigate without turning the meal into a formal occasion.
The menu highlights are direct and seafood-focused. Fresh catch can be ordered grilled or fried, and the signature dishes include seafood pizza, seafood tajin, fish and chips, and pasta scallops & shrimp linguine. There are also $19.99 Lunch Special plates, another way to try the restaurant’s Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood style.
The seafood is the point, not a side detail
The strongest way to approach Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” is to keep the order centered on the seafood specialties. Choose fresh catch à la carte if you want the meal to revolve around grilled or fried fish, or use the signature dishes when the group wants something more composed, such as seafood tajin, seafood pizza, fish and chips, or pasta scallops & shrimp linguine.
The restaurant’s identity is best understood through its cuisine: Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood. That framing matters because it separates the meal from a generic seafood stop while still keeping the experience casual and accessible.
The $19.99 Lunch Special plates are part of the offering. For another visit, branch into the à la carte fresh catch or one of the seafood signatures, depending on whether the table wants a simpler grilled or fried preparation or a more built-out dish.
Go for casual seafood value
This is a casual New York City seafood pick, not a dress-up meal. At about $30 per person, Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” makes the most sense when the priority is Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood, recognizable signature dishes, and value rather than a highly formal dining format.
The practical case is direct: come for grilled or fried fresh catch, seafood pizza, seafood tajin, fish and chips, pasta scallops & shrimp linguine, or the $19.99 Lunch Special plates. Those are the grounded reasons to plan around Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”.
Use it as a New York City seafood stop when the group wants something casual and unfussy. For broader planning around the city, Pearl’s guides to New York City restaurants, New York City hotels, New York City bars, New York City wineries, and New York City experiences are more useful for building the rest of the day around it.
Planning details
- Location
- 33-08 Ditmars Blvd, New York, NY
- Website
- hamidoseafood.com
- Phone
- +17185452200
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, beachy and airy Mediterranean seafood spot with a casual, bustling feel, clean space, and welcoming staff, evoking an Alexandria, Egypt fish market brought to Astoria.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Fresh catch a la carte grilled or fried seafood
- $19.99 Lunch Special plates
- Seafood pizza
- Seafood tajin
- Fish and chips
- Pasta scallops & shrimp linguine
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- Getting there
- 33-08 Ditmars Blvd, New York, NY
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I plan a visit to Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”?
What should I wear to Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”?
Wear casual clothes. The dress code is casual, and the price is about $30 per person.
What should I order at Hamido Seafood “Take Outs”?
The details emphasize a seafood-focused order: fresh catch à la carte grilled or fried, seafood pizza, seafood tajin, fish and chips, pasta scallops & shrimp linguine, or the $19.99 Lunch Special plates.
What are alternatives to Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” in New York City?
For a similar plan in New York City, look for other casual seafood-focused dining, but Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” is the specific pick here for Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood.
Is Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key seafood meal. The dress code is casual, and the price is about $30 per person, so it is better suited to an unfussy occasion than a formal meal.
Is Hamido Seafood “Take Outs” worth the price?
Yes, if you want casual Alexandrian Egyptian Mediterranean seafood. At about $30 per person, with fresh catch grilled or fried and signatures like seafood tajin, seafood pizza, fish and chips, and pasta scallops & shrimp linguine, the value case is clear.















