Astoria Grill

Sorry for the long review but I had to write about this amazing place. This was me and my husbands first time in Canton and from the moment we were greeted at Astoria Grill, it was clear we were in good hands—especially thanks to the host staff and our server, Jacob. His warmth, attentiveness, and genuine enthusiasm added a personal touch that elevated the whole evening. It wasn’t just great service—it felt like hospitality at its finest. The setting was cozy yet elegant, with that old-school charm that makes you want to linger over a glass of wine. The menu? A celebration of comfort and flavor. We ordered a mushroom pizza that came out with a perfect crisp, smoky and rich, and the pasta tasted like something passed down through generations. My husband got the 6 oz filet steak… let’s just say he’s been thinking about it ever since. Perfectly cooked, seasoned with care, and served with pride. Jacob was a joy tho—checking in at just the right times, offering thoughtful recommendations, and making us feel truly welcome. It’s rare to find a server who makes you feel like the evening is tailored just for you, but he did exactly that and made me feel like an old friend rather than just a guest. Astoria Grill isn’t just a great meal—it’s a full experience, one that lingers in your memory like a favorite song.

Enjoyed our dinners and had excellent service. Portions were large, bread was served warm and they had my favorite white French dressing for the salad. Our server was attentive and did an excellent job. The manager stopped by to ask if we liked our meals, which is always appreciated. Definitely plan on going back again.

We had a wonderful evening at Arcadia Grill. We were looking for a relaxing atmosphere and a good meal and Arcadia Grill has is all. A quiet and refined atmosphere, elegant decor, and attentive service greeted us as we entered. Service was expert and unobtrusive. Our food and drinks came quickly. We had the chicken piccata and short ribs and both were prepared to perfection. What a great find! I wish we had known about it sooner; we’ll be back.

Food was great....but our server was above and beyond. The best service we have had from here to Cleveland..thank you Chloe! If you go there for dinner make sure you request her. She's the best!

I went there for the first time with my wife and 3 other couples a few weeks ago and it was fabulous! I cook a lot, and very critical of dishes that I make often, especially Italian, that said, the stuffed peppers and chicken parm, were some of the best I've ever had, or made. Everyone in our group, had nothing but great things to say about their meal. If you haven't tried it, you need to.

We had an amazing time on Valentines day at Astoria. The food was beyond delicious.. Our server was very friendly and attentive. This was our 3rd visit. We will definitely be back.

How is this only rated 4.5 stars. Awsome service- food was exceptional. If you ask for a medium porterhouse pork chop they will cook it right! Risotto 👨‍🍳

First time here and definitely will be back. 4/4 of my family members enjoyed this place. Friendly staff( shout out to Tara-server and also the manager who checked on us.). Service was great! Food was delicious- Good variety of menu choices . Atmosphere was relaxing! Recommend for any occasion. New family favorite for us.

We love this place! Great service by James, very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Food is always great. French Onion soup is one of our favs! Always consistently good food & service!

My boyfriend and I went there and our server James was amazing it was our first time there and explained the menu very well. The service was excellent the best I’ve seen in awhile. The food was amazing. The atmosphere is very welcoming. We will definitely be back !!

We tried Astoria Grill for the first time last evening. My wife ordered a steak and I tried a shrimp pasta dish and we were both very pleased with the taste of the dishes and the portion sizes. The whipped potatoes were delicious. The prices seem like a good value for the quality of the dishes, we're putting this restaurant into our rotation. I'm looking forward to trying the pizza during our next visit, it smelled wonderful.

Absolutely the best steak I've ever had in my life!! I am almost 60 years old and have been in the food industry for most of my life... And when I say this Delmonico steak was absolutely the BEST I mean it! I had to go back and meet the chef, Britney, to thank her personally and give her a small gratuity. I don't know what she did to it but it was AMAZING ♥️

First time eating here and everything from the food, service, and atmosphere are top notch! Our server was fantastic! Entrees super delicious and dessert yummy. Will definitely be back.

We had a great dinner here celebrating my husband’s birthday! Our server, Josh, was fantastic. Very friendly and attentive! The calamari was delicious, especially with the pineapple sauce. We both had the chicken parmesan, and it was also delicious! The complimentary bread was a nice touch, though I’d love a little more garlic on it. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back!

Me and my boyfriend went here for Valentine’s day and it was absolutely amazing. They had a live singer and he was so good. We sat right by him, and the music level was perfect. I can’t remember our servers name, but he had glasses with blue frames with short black hair. He is the best server I think I have ever had at a restaurant. His service and personality were extraordinary. He made our experience amazing. This was our first time coming, and it is safe to say we will be coming back!! The food was very good and presented so well. All of the staff were so friendly. I got the house salad and it was very good and pretty large. He got the 9 oz steak and loved it. The bread they brought out was warm and fresh. Both of our desserts were very good as well. Our appetizer was good as well. He loved it, but I thought the onion was a little over powering. Everything about this place was so good, and I can’t wait to do back again!!!

Astoria is a delicious high end experience. From entering the building, to the waiter chatting with us about Chef's specials to the unique drinks on the menu, all very professional and friendly staff. The calamari was delicious, especially the pineapple jalepeno dip. I had the Astoria Pigatta, it was phenomenal! The whipped Italian potatoes, blistered tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chicken, and amazing sauce was worth every dollar. My husband had a 10 oz steak and he said it was one of the steaks he has had! The dessert menu also looked absolutely delectable, unfortunately we were full, so didn't try any.

We had the meatball appetizer with a side of bruechette and for the main meal the Chicken Piccata. Wow! The food was wonderful and the service from Chris was Great. The atmosphere was almost perfect in the noise level was little. No need to shout. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday…

First time and we were celebrating our Anniversary 32 years! Our server Chloe was very good server! But let we back up! Was greeted as soon as we walked in ! During our Meal, we were checked on several times! I had a cucumber mocktail and my husband had the lemon spritz, both were delicious! The French onion soup was very good and our meatball appetizer! They serve fresh hot mini loaf of bread with our Salad! I had the wedge salad and my entree was stuffed eggplant , my husband had Lasagna, we will be planning a family gathering soon for dinner! Thank you Chloe

I can’t wait to tell you about my meat. I mean their meat. I mean this INSANELY AMAZING 9oz FILET!!! All jokes aside, I haven’t had a steak this excellent in a long time. It was my first time there even though I knew it would be amazing as I’ve been to Alexander pierce (also 5 stars). The whipped potatoes were reallyyy good to passenger the steak. You definitely get what you pay for, there is no catch. Just truth. The atmosphere has a nice duality of a bar and restaurant combo. There was some really cool fogging smoke decoration behind my head too, not sure what it was; but it was cool as heck. The service was champagne toast worthy as well. I was with a bigger group which can be challenging sometimes for sure, and they did so without error. Also, can never pass a complimentary doodle session !

We have been here several times. Each time we were happy to have chosen the Astoria Grill. The table was waiting for us at the appointed time of our reservation. The room was nicely decorated, warm and inviting on a cold winter night. Our server was pompt, knowledgeable. She was a little scarce at the end of meal. I had the onion soup rather than a salad. I was, however, not informed that this choice had an additional charge of $5.50.The broth and onions were tasty. We also had an order of garlic bread that all four of us shared. That was tasty was well. My entre was the lasagna. It was quite good and a very large portion. I had previously had the short ribs which were good as well. Coffee and cheese cake to finish the meal was excellent as well. The server was slow in taking our credit card and returning it. Also, the manager stopped by to see if we were happy with the meal. We were. All in all, were had a very pleasant dining experience. We'll be back.

First time here and still looked a lot like the old Brown Derby, not a lot changed inside. I had reservations at 6 o’clock and as soon as we got there, we did get seated immediately. Everyone was very friendly. The service was very good. The manager did walk around asking if everyone was OK and if they enjoyed their meals. I got the short rib and it was very good with whipped potatoes and carrots. One guest got the lasagna and it was a large portion size, which is great. Another guest got prime rib, cooked medium and it did come out perfect no steak sauce needed. Lastly, another guest got the chicken Parmesan, which he said was good but could use a little bit more flavor. Most of the food was hot, but the soup was warm not hot. Make sure to ask for bread that way you have some bread to eat with your soup or while you are waiting on meals, they did not serve bread, we did have to ask for it. We did not have to wait too long on meals. Overall, the experience was great and we will be back to try more food on the menu.

Second best Tiramisu I've had. #1 is Gervasi for me only because they put chocolate shavings and a strawberry on top of theirs. The Seafood pasta was really delicious, but the sauce was looser than I'm anticipating. I think it was a white wine/tomato sauce combo and it was delicious. I want to come back and try more from the menu, my buddy got the Haddock and he said his was killer. Their house White French was one of the better dressings I've had. I also loved the free bread. Clocked in at just under $50/head before tip. Shout out to Jake for being a great server.

2025. 5. 9 we went here to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Everything was amazing. Foods, workers, vibes …all great !!! And one of the dishes was too salty, we told the worker Nick , he was so polite and fixed the problem with chef , when the food back , totally no problem 😍😍😍 the owner is really lucky to have a lot of good workers. I have to say , we will come back again. 🥰 The worker just told us that they updated their menu a few days ago. So hope my pictures r helped .😍

A wonderful evening of great atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend! Husband enjoyed Chicken Parmesan and I decided on Clam Linguine! We both had petite salads that came with the meal and delicious homemade bread. I also ordered a side of French Onion Soup. Everything was great! Will definitely return soon. A nice restaurant addition to Canton Ohio.

First time visiting. We will definitely be back. Great food, too much - didn't leave room desert (maybe next time). Our server was Rae - excellent, helpful, responsive, exactly what you need.

Absolutely 100/100!!!! Had an amazing experience, and the ambiance was incredible. Definitely will be retuning!

William

We had the meatball appetizer with a side of bruechette and for the main meal the Chicken Piccata. Wow! The food was wonderful and the service from Chris was Great. The atmosphere was almost perfect in the noise level was little. No need to shout. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday…

Dennis Glazer

We have been here several times. Each time we were happy to have chosen the Astoria Grill. The table was waiting for us at the appointed time of our reservation. The room was nicely decorated, warm and inviting on a cold winter night. Our server was pompt, knowledgeable. She was a little scarce at the end of meal. I had the onion soup rather than a salad. I was, however, not informed that this choice had an additional charge of $5.50.The broth and onions were tasty. We also had an order of garlic bread that all four of us shared. That was tasty was well. My entre was the lasagna. It was quite good and a very large portion. I had previously had the short ribs which were good as well. Coffee and cheese cake to finish the meal was excellent as well. The server was slow in taking our credit card and returning it. Also, the manager stopped by to see if we were happy with the meal. We were. All in all, were had a very pleasant dining experience. We'll be back.

Queen Williams

First time and we were celebrating our Anniversary 32 years! Our server Chloe was very good server! But let we back up! Was greeted as soon as we walked in ! During our Meal, we were checked on several times! I had a cucumber mocktail and my husband had the lemon spritz, both were delicious! The French onion soup was very good and our meatball appetizer! They serve fresh hot mini loaf of bread with our Salad! I had the wedge salad and my entree was stuffed eggplant , my husband had Lasagna, we will be planning a family gathering soon for dinner! Thank you Chloe

Dr. Cleen Pro Detailing

I can’t wait to tell you about my meat. I mean their meat. I mean this INSANELY AMAZING 9oz FILET!!! All jokes aside, I haven’t had a steak this excellent in a long time. It was my first time there even though I knew it would be amazing as I’ve been to Alexander pierce (also 5 stars). The whipped potatoes were reallyyy good to passenger the steak. You definitely get what you pay for, there is no catch. Just truth. The atmosphere has a nice duality of a bar and restaurant combo. There was some really cool fogging smoke decoration behind my head too, not sure what it was; but it was cool as heck. The service was champagne toast worthy as well. I was with a bigger group which can be challenging sometimes for sure, and they did so without error. Also, can never pass a complimentary doodle session !

Noah Dunn

Second best Tiramisu I've had. #1 is Gervasi for me only because they put chocolate shavings and a strawberry on top of theirs. The Seafood pasta was really delicious, but the sauce was looser than I'm anticipating. I think it was a white wine/tomato sauce combo and it was delicious. I want to come back and try more from the menu, my buddy got the Haddock and he said his was killer. Their house White French was one of the better dressings I've had. I also loved the free bread. Clocked in at just under $50/head before tip. Shout out to Jake for being a great server.

Jeff DeLaCroix

First time visiting. We will definitely be back. Great food, too much - didn't leave room desert (maybe next time). Our server was Rae - excellent, helpful, responsive, exactly what you need.

Christina Hoff

First time here and still looked a lot like the old Brown Derby, not a lot changed inside. I had reservations at 6 o’clock and as soon as we got there, we did get seated immediately. Everyone was very friendly. The service was very good. The manager did walk around asking if everyone was OK and if they enjoyed their meals. I got the short rib and it was very good with whipped potatoes and carrots. One guest got the lasagna and it was a large portion size, which is great. Another guest got prime rib, cooked medium and it did come out perfect no steak sauce needed. Lastly, another guest got the chicken Parmesan, which he said was good but could use a little bit more flavor. Most of the food was hot, but the soup was warm not hot. Make sure to ask for bread that way you have some bread to eat with your soup or while you are waiting on meals, they did not serve bread, we did have to ask for it. We did not have to wait too long on meals. Overall, the experience was great and we will be back to try more food on the menu.

Emi Lin

2025. 5. 9 we went here to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Everything was amazing. Foods, workers, vibes …all great !!! And one of the dishes was too salty, we told the worker Nick , he was so polite and fixed the problem with chef , when the food back , totally no problem 😍😍😍 the owner is really lucky to have a lot of good workers. I have to say , we will come back again. 🥰 The worker just told us that they updated their menu a few days ago. So hope my pictures r helped .😍

Sue McGrew

A wonderful evening of great atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend! Husband enjoyed Chicken Parmesan and I decided on Clam Linguine! We both had petite salads that came with the meal and delicious homemade bread. I also ordered a side of French Onion Soup. Everything was great! Will definitely return soon. A nice restaurant addition to Canton Ohio.

Spencer Hartung

We were invited to the soft opening and it was wonderful. Really cool atmosphere, great service and excellent food! We had the bruschetta, clam linguine, the scallops and some dessert cocktails. Highly recommend. We will definitely be going back!

Our first time at Astoria Grill and we were not disappointed. Everything from the atmosphere, the food and Lexxie our server was excellent. The pepper and sausage appetizer was one of the better ones that we ever had, the lasagna will feed us again tomorrow as it was really large, And the walleye excellent. We will definitely be back again soon. Also the beer was cold! Great place to have an enjoyable meal and evening.

We had a wonderful 1st time visit and fantastic meals at Astoria Grill in Canton on Saturday evening. We will definitely be returning customers. Thank You! Most of All I want to share our experience with our Waiter, Chris. He was so Spectacular, Very attentive, personable and friendly. He made our experience at Astoria Grill an excellent one. Thank You!!! Deb Morrison

We ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail and Italian peppers appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious the shrimp was very fresh and was actually jumbo. We ordered the short ribs and the seafood pasta for dinner. The short ribs were cooked to perfection and the seafood pasta seemed to be a homemade pasta and was fresh and delicious! Chocolate truffle tort w raspberry sauce for dessert did not disappoint! Chris was our waiter and was very attentive and did a great job! This was our first time here and definitely won’t be our last!

We have visited Astoria Grill twice. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted and welcomed by their great staff. They all look so elegant and attend to all your needs with sincerity and professionalism. The ambiance of the dining room only adds to the experience. Then comes the food......both times we have been at Astoria it has been wonderful. My husband and I have experienced their seafood, steak and pasta dishes. Highly recommend all. Please don't change....we will be back again and again.

Last night was easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth, and the ambiance struck the perfect balance of upscale and comfortable. I came with a group of friends, we like to try different places, and we were treated to service and food that went above and beyond. Our servers, Jake and Chris, were fantastic. Jake answered every single question with such knowledge and passion that you’d swear he wrote the menu himself. Chris was equally attentive—bubbly, friendly, and always making sure we had everything we needed, ask for them if you can you won’t be disappointed. And the food… oh my goodness. I wanted to kiss the chef—it was that good. I ordered the walleye along with some calamari, and both dishes were absolutely unforgettable. This was my first visit, but they’ve already earned a loyal patron for life. My advice: if you’re searching for the perfect spot, this is it. Truly better than many of the local places I’ve tried.

Great food and service. Steak cooked perfectly. Excellent Walleye. Husband said best he has ever had. Hostesses were very friendly and our server James was very helpful and knowledgeable. The atmosphere on the bar side is what you would expect but not overly noisy, and although the restaurant has upscale food and service it was comfortably casual. I would recommend reservations, especially if you want a booth, but were able to walk in on a Friday and get a two-top in the bar.

Melisea Fedor

Food was great....but our server was above and beyond. The best service we have had from here to Cleveland..thank you Chloe! If you go there for dinner make sure you request her. She's the best!

Pete Houtz

I went there for the first time with my wife and 3 other couples a few weeks ago and it was fabulous! I cook a lot, and very critical of dishes that I make often, especially Italian, that said, the stuffed peppers and chicken parm, were some of the best I've ever had, or made. Everyone in our group, had nothing but great things to say about their meal. If you haven't tried it, you need to.

Cindy Gapen

We have visited Astoria Grill twice. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted and welcomed by their great staff. They all look so elegant and attend to all your needs with sincerity and professionalism. The ambiance of the dining room only adds to the experience. Then comes the food......both times we have been at Astoria it has been wonderful. My husband and I have experienced their seafood, steak and pasta dishes. Highly recommend all. Please don't change....we will be back again and again.

Julie Alessandro

We ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail and Italian peppers appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious the shrimp was very fresh and was actually jumbo. We ordered the short ribs and the seafood pasta for dinner. The short ribs were cooked to perfection and the seafood pasta seemed to be a homemade pasta and was fresh and delicious! Chocolate truffle tort w raspberry sauce for dessert did not disappoint! Chris was our waiter and was very attentive and did a great job! This was our first time here and definitely won’t be our last!

Joy Walko

We had a wonderful evening at Arcadia Grill. We were looking for a relaxing atmosphere and a good meal and Arcadia Grill has is all. A quiet and refined atmosphere, elegant decor, and attentive service greeted us as we entered. Service was expert and unobtrusive. Our food and drinks came quickly. We had the chicken piccata and short ribs and both were prepared to perfection. What a great find! I wish we had known about it sooner; we’ll be back.

RL Clark

Great food and service. Steak cooked perfectly. Excellent Walleye. Husband said best he has ever had. Hostesses were very friendly and our server James was very helpful and knowledgeable. The atmosphere on the bar side is what you would expect but not overly noisy, and although the restaurant has upscale food and service it was comfortably casual. I would recommend reservations, especially if you want a booth, but were able to walk in on a Friday and get a two-top in the bar.

Genevieve Ashborne

Last night was easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth, and the ambiance struck the perfect balance of upscale and comfortable. I came with a group of friends, we like to try different places, and we were treated to service and food that went above and beyond. Our servers, Jake and Chris, were fantastic. Jake answered every single question with such knowledge and passion that you’d swear he wrote the menu himself. Chris was equally attentive—bubbly, friendly, and always making sure we had everything we needed, ask for them if you can you won’t be disappointed. And the food… oh my goodness. I wanted to kiss the chef—it was that good. I ordered the walleye along with some calamari, and both dishes were absolutely unforgettable. This was my first visit, but they’ve already earned a loyal patron for life. My advice: if you’re searching for the perfect spot, this is it. Truly better than many of the local places I’ve tried.

We just spent $63.00 at Astoria in Canton for two terrible Pizzas at $18 each and an order of Chicken Parm at $27. This was ordered to go. The Pizzas lacked both sauce and cheese, and the Chicken Parm was burnt. See pictures. Food like this should never be let out the door. Someone is not managing this place. At $63 for this type of food is a crime. UPDATE 12-13-2025 We received a Gift Card in the mail after the Manager reached out to us and apologized for our experience. I’m happy to upgrade my original review as we returned, dined in, and the food was GREAT! I again got the Pizza and my wife got the Chicken Piccata. Both were picture perfect and cooked to perfection. Service (Kylie) was professional and attentive. We love the atmosphere in there. We will be back again! Thank you,

We had a reservation for 4 at 5:00. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived, yet they seated us at a booth in the bar, (totally different atmosphere). I requested to move to the beautiful dining room, which they accommodated. The food and service was wonderful! The only uncomfortable thing was… before the dining room filled up, the waiters and waitresses line up against the wall by the kitchen, right behind our table. They just stood there watching and staring at us and the empty tables. It felt very weird. We would definitely return for another visit. The signature drink was delicious!

Michael Hannie

We just spent $63.00 at Astoria in Canton for two terrible Pizzas at $18 each and an order of Chicken Parm at $27. This was ordered to go. The Pizzas lacked both sauce and cheese, and the Chicken Parm was burnt. See pictures. Food like this should never be let out the door. Someone is not managing this place. At $63 for this type of food is a crime. UPDATE 12-13-2025 We received a Gift Card in the mail after the Manager reached out to us and apologized for our experience. I’m happy to upgrade my original review as we returned, dined in, and the food was GREAT! I again got the Pizza and my wife got the Chicken Piccata. Both were picture perfect and cooked to perfection. Service (Kylie) was professional and attentive. We love the atmosphere in there. We will be back again! Thank you,

Linda Lindeman

We had a reservation for 4 at 5:00. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived, yet they seated us at a booth in the bar, (totally different atmosphere). I requested to move to the beautiful dining room, which they accommodated. The food and service was wonderful! The only uncomfortable thing was… before the dining room filled up, the waiters and waitresses line up against the wall by the kitchen, right behind our table. They just stood there watching and staring at us and the empty tables. It felt very weird. We would definitely return for another visit. The signature drink was delicious!

We were the first to arrive in the place and were immediately seated in the bar area. Apparently, the main dining room was closed. Our waiter droned on and on trying to sell us everything under the sun. I finally stopped him and asked if I could just tell him what I wanted. I proceeded to order the 14 oz Strip Steak. I asked for sauteed onions and mushrooms on my steak. Since they don’t have baked potatoes, asked for a side of spaghetti. I was offered aglio and olio or bolognese, and chose bolognese. I also asked for a caeser salad instead of the house salad, which I had. I expected a slight up charge for the mushrooms and onions and possibly the Caesar salad. Here is how it ended up: over $12 for the onions and mushrooms, $6 for the bolognese sauce on my side of spaghetti, and over $4 for the Caesar salad. My $42 steak was $65 plus tax and tip. I spent $80 on one meal. The steak was delicious, and the spaghetti and salad were mid. The bread was obviously frozen and tasted as so. I went to Longhorn yesterday and got a perfectly cooked 12 oz strip, loaded baked potato, Caesar salad, bread, onions and mushrooms, and red carpet service from Scott for $32 plus tax and a $10 tip. I much prefer Longhorn.

Friends of ours took us out to dinner here for the first time. The atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. The serving staff is good. They do have plate runners. Beers and cocktails were higher priced than other places I have visited. Our dinners were good, but nothing that would stand out. Two plates were lukewarm. You will be a charge for anything you ask different to your drink. $2 to have your old fashion smoked. Just to give you a heads up you will be service charged 3% for every line item.

First time there,last time there, won’t go back. For the money you spend on the food the quality should be better and it’s not. There’s a reason why they’ve already changed their menu and they’ve only been open a year If the quality stays the same, they won’t be open another year At those prices, everything should be fresh There are other places I can go and spend less money for two people and get a better meal I tipped the server well because his service was good. Had I tipped him based on the food he would’ve got nothing.

Ken Williams

Friends of ours took us out to dinner here for the first time. The atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. The serving staff is good. They do have plate runners. Beers and cocktails were higher priced than other places I have visited. Our dinners were good, but nothing that would stand out. Two plates were lukewarm. You will be a charge for anything you ask different to your drink. $2 to have your old fashion smoked. Just to give you a heads up you will be service charged 3% for every line item.

We were excited to try Astoria, hoping for authentic Italian fare—but unfortunately, it missed the mark. Our total bill came to $135 for one appetizer, two entrees, one glass of wine, a $20 corkage fee, tax, and tip. Made a Saturday reservation through Open Door. Despite selecting the regular dining room, we were nearly seated at a bar high-top and had to push for a proper table—even though the restaurant was mostly empty. The table we received was chipped, wobbly, and poorly lit. Paper napkins and worn furniture gave the place a cheap feel, totally out of sync with the pricing. Service was rushed and uninformed. Our server forgot a wine order, mispronounced menu items (bruschetta), couldn’t explain ingredients, and wasn’t aware of pricing. A bizarre moment: when asked about the odd wine charge ($14.42), we were told we could save 42 cents by paying cash, as cash is king—followed by “Jesus is king.” Not the time or place for religious commentary. Food was a mixed bag: • Bruschetta: Overloaded with raw onion and balsamic—too acidic. • Chicken Piccata: Just average. • Braised Short Rib: Dry and tough, not tender as expected. The manager was aware we weren’t happy but offered no real resolution—just a passive “let me know if you need anything.” Astoria has potential, but between poor service, underwhelming food, and a lack of polish, we won’t be back unless significant improvements are made.

My dinner at Astoria Grill was an adventure — just not the kind I was hoping for. I ordered a steak and it arrived still clearly committed to its original life goals. I asked for cooked; it showed up aspiring. Server took it back, put it back on the grill(are they allowed to do that?) came back burnt on the outside. The vegetables tasted like they’d been introduced to seasoning from across the room but never actually met it. Service-wise, we had plenty of time to reflect on our life choices. It took about 25 minutes just to get water. I’ve waited less time at the DMV.

Made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary and it was like we were invisible once we got seated. My wife and I waited 10-15 minutes with waiters walking by us and not even acknowledging us. Walked out and went to another restaurant where we received great service. I would not recommend this restaurant and obviously will never go back.