Le Petit Pêcheur

We had dinner two times in this place and is amazing! The seafood is delicious as well as super fresh! We recommend the grilled octopus, the grilled and fried calamari but also the shrimps! The restaurant has a beautiful environment, we love the service and it’s a must try if you are in Astoria! We will come back there tonight! Amazing the owners!

5/5 experience! I’ve been here twice and ordered the Ecuadorian shrimp, branzino, whiting, seafood pasta, sardines and marlin. Every dish comes out perfectly seasoned and not fishy tasting (some fish can be too fishy even for the seafood eater)! There’s also a $20 lunch special during the weekday which comes with your choice of seafood fillet/shrimp, side and soda. There’s also sides to choose from and salads to buy. The service also includes bread on the side (no charge) and the service here is attentive. I didn’t even have to say to make sure to bring all the food out at the same time - it happened automatically! I highly recommend this local seafood restaurant and for sure will return.

Food was delicious! Love the personal Algerian twist to the seafood! Everything they brought out felt like it was cooked with the highest quality and products. We enjoyed every single bite and can’t wait to return to continue trying everything else out on the menu. Not seafood but would definitely recommend the roasted eggplant! Trust me.

This might have been one of my favorite Greek choose-your-own-fish restaurants in NYC so far. Super fresh seafood, excellent cooking, and reasonable price

Fresh - that's what you can expect from their seafood selection. The atmosphere and thr vibe of this place makes you feel relax. Great staff with top notch service. Though I wish they have alcoholic cocktails 😉. Definitely a must try place.

Fresh and tasty everything, only thing I ordered calamari 2 times, 2nd time it had olives that wasn’t good. But I’d definitely go back again.

HYEKYUNG KIM

First of all, it's a great restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol. The small but very clean atmosphere allows me to see and choose my seafood, and I can even customize the cooking method, which is satisfying. The food tastes two thumbs up. It's not greasy at all, and the light flavors are balanced with a variety of seasonings to create a fantastic flavor. The garlic butter mussels and sautéed swordfish is phenomenon. Grilled calamari, clams linguine pasta, grilled asparagus, and lemon potatoes were all excellent. Staff is friendly and attentive. I'd love to visit again, and I'd recommend this place.

Vic Q

If you are looking for fresh, high-quality seafood at a great price, look no further! The quality is incredible, you can taste the freshness in every bite. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome the moment you walk in; Mateen especially was so helpful! It’s rare to find such a perfect balance of quality and value. Definitely recommended!

Danny Kwok

Exceptionally fresh seafood across the board. Nothing was overcooked or overly seasoned — everything was tender, juicy, and well-balanced. You can really taste the quality of the fish and shellfish. Easily one of the better seafood meals I’ve had in Astoria.

Eliz Grullon

10/10! Meal was excellent from start to finish. Beet salad was great, eggplant dip to die for, scallops and branzino superb, dessert was great too. Service and ambience were also exceptional. We came on a Tuesday night so it was pretty empty but got busier towards the end of our visit… I have a feeling this place will blow up soon. I wish them lots of business and a long stay in Astoria.

Saeed Khan

Food was delicious! Love the personal Algerian twist to the seafood! Everything they brought out felt like it was cooked with the highest quality and products. We enjoyed every single bite and can’t wait to return to continue trying everything else out on the menu. Not seafood but would definitely recommend the roasted eggplant! Trust me.

Francesca Baroni

We had dinner two times in this place and is amazing! The seafood is delicious as well as super fresh! We recommend the grilled octopus, the grilled and fried calamari but also the shrimps! The restaurant has a beautiful environment, we love the service and it’s a must try if you are in Astoria! We will come back there tonight! Amazing the owners!

Robbin

This might have been one of my favorite Greek choose-your-own-fish restaurants in NYC so far. Super fresh seafood, excellent cooking, and reasonable price

Rabah Chebout

Le Petit Pêcheur – A Mediterranean Jewel in Astoria Tucked away in Astoria, Le Petit Pêcheur has quickly built a strong reputation since opening a couple of years ago. Known for its fresh fish and Mediterranean flavors, it combines a market-style approach to seafood with the warm hospitality of a family-run restaurant. Atmosphere & Setting The restaurant captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its blue-and-white décor, reminiscent of seaside towns in Greece, Algeria, or Sidi Bou Saïd in Tunisia. The space is cozy, often buzzing with energy even at off-hours. On our visit for a late lunch around 2:30 pm, we were surprised to find the restaurant almost full, a clear sign of its popularity with locals and regulars alike. How It Works The experience begins at the fish counter, where guests choose from a selection of fresh seafood and fish on display. The staff then asks how you’d like it prepared, grilled, fried, or sautéed, before you return to your table to explore the menu of side dishes, salads, and drinks (including Algerian famous Hamoud Boualem). This interactive element sets the tone: simple, fresh, and personal. Food & Flavors The menu isn’t extensive, which is often a positive sign, it focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well. It features a mix of Mediterranean staples and Algerian specialties that highlight fresh ingredients and straightforward cooking. Seafood Selection: We tried jumbo shrimp grilled, whiting fried, flounder sautéed, and a small portion of Portuguese sardines marinated in-house. Every dish was cooked with care. The shrimp were perfectly tender yet slightly crisp, the sardines packed with flavor, the flounder delicate and well-seasoned, and the whiting golden and satisfying. Sides & Appetizers: To complement the seafood, we ordered "Hmiss", a classic North African dish of roasted green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic served warm with a drizzle of olive oil, a simple but deeply flavorful starter. The grilled asparagus added freshness and balance, while the garlic bread (likely complimentary) was a welcome touch. Service Flow: The dishes arrived quickly, perhaps a little too quickly for such a spread. Next time, we’d request staggered service to savor each fish one at a time. Also, tables for two can feel tight if you order several dishes, but staff remain attentive, checking in frequently to make sure everything is to your liking. Even the owner stopped by with a smile to ensure our meal was going well, a gesture much appreciated. Service & Hospitality From start to finish, the service was warm, professional, and efficient. The man at the counter explained everything clearly, and the servers maintained a friendly balance of attentiveness without hovering, hospitality is one of the restaurant’s strongest assets. Overall Impression Le Petit Pêcheur is a rare find: a place where the food is fresh, authentic, and consistently well-prepared, and where the atmosphere evokes the Mediterranean coast without pretense. Between the vibrant décor, the interactive seafood counter, and the outstanding dishes, the restaurant offers a dining experience that feels both unique and welcoming. We left more than satisfied, already planning to return. This is a spot to recommend to friends, family, or anyone looking for a taste of the Mediterranean in Queens. Verdict: Highly recommended, especially for seafood lovers who appreciate simple preparation and authentic flavors.

Lumi Palevic

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Le Petit Pêcheur is a hidden gem in Astoria! The seafood is incredibly fresh from the grilled branzino great side to share everything is perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff was really nice and friendly. It feels upscale but still relaxed the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend! 🐟✨

MrKong

Fresh and tasty everything, only thing I ordered calamari 2 times, 2nd time it had olives that wasn’t good. But I’d definitely go back again.

Rhea Galsim

5/5 experience! I’ve been here twice and ordered the Ecuadorian shrimp, branzino, whiting, seafood pasta, sardines and marlin. Every dish comes out perfectly seasoned and not fishy tasting (some fish can be too fishy even for the seafood eater)! There’s also a $20 lunch special during the weekday which comes with your choice of seafood fillet/shrimp, side and soda. There’s also sides to choose from and salads to buy. The service also includes bread on the side (no charge) and the service here is attentive. I didn’t even have to say to make sure to bring all the food out at the same time - it happened automatically! I highly recommend this local seafood restaurant and for sure will return.

H.A

So I went here last week with my wife and my daughter. I must say they had a really big selection of seafood all types of fish, different types of shrimp. The place was super clean to be honest. The staff was really nice. The vibes were chill. Actually makes you feel like you’re in a restaurant in Europe.

Chandni Chatterjee

This was my second visit to Le Petit Pecheur, and once again, they truly exceeded my expectations with their incredible food options, delightful flavors, and wonderful customer service. The Salmon, lobsters, and shrimp were grilled to perfection, and the hummus dip with pita bread was simply out of this world. My best friend and I were fortunate to be served by Douglas, who is genuinely one of the kindest and most attentive servers we've ever encountered. Thank you, Douglas, for making our birthday dinner date not just enjoyable, but truly special. We're already looking forward to returning and creating more lovely memories soon.

Mike Mike

Fresh - that's what you can expect from their seafood selection. The atmosphere and thr vibe of this place makes you feel relax. Great staff with top notch service. Though I wish they have alcoholic cocktails 😉. Definitely a must try place.

SL

Quite possibly one of the best seafood spots in NYC. We got the grilled red snapper, mussels, fried calamari, asparagus, lemon potatoes. Everything was PERFECTION. The red snapper was so juicy and flavorful. The mussels with their white sauce is a must have. I will be seeing those mussels in my dreams.

Galit Mizrahi

Lovely staff, cute place, reasonable prices. This is a casual place- no alcohol of any kind, plastic bowls, order mains at the counter. Service was efficient, nice variety of fish served grilled or fried (including 2 kinds of sardines). We had a good time and left full and happy. (Views of a gas station, it would be nice to have curtains)

The Real Gaming DAD

The food was fresh, perfectly cooked and the selection was phenomenal! Service was outstanding Fried calamari was cooked to a golden crisp, tasted very savory with perfect seasoning There was another way they cooked the calamari but it was just as good! Grilled shrimp, AMAZING! the bread was a meal in itself and very delicious. Clams are outrageous and the lemon potatoes, my goodness!! Don't forget the sautéed spinach!!

Get ready to clutch your pearls: I've not yet been to Abuqir. Gasp! Shock! Horror! Won't someone please think of the CHILDREN??? In my defense, doesn't this mean my review of Le Petit Pecheur (which always makes me think of George Bizet's underrated opera, for all you Romantic Era nerds) wil be...purer? No annoying comparisons and such? I digress. We came, we seafood-ed, we smiled. - Fried Sardines: My favorite dish of the night. Perfectly breaded, lightly crispy, totally filling, yet not briney or heavy. I think I'm in love.... - Baba Ganoush + Hummus + Pita: I forget why we ordered these, but they were tasty and creamy and made a nice distraction while we waited for our entrees. - Grilled Octopus: Perfectly chewy and zesty, exactly the kind of poulpe you might enjoy on the beachy coast of the southern Mediterranean. - Scallops: Also well cooked, and tastier than they had any right to be considering the simple seasoning. - Shrimp Linguine in butter garlic sauce: I mean, you really can't go wrong with a dish like this. My only regret was having to share it with five other friends. - Branzino: Butterflied, tender and full of flavor. There are many branzino dishes out there. This one won't break the bank, and will leave both your stomach and your wallet happy. If you need more, definitely pad your meal with Mashed Potatoes and Fries because carbs are happy things, and happy things deserve to be eaten. Space is ample, as are the portions, and service is quick and friendly. They play a lovely mix of North African French and Arabic music, which just adds to the beachy resort town atmosphere, IMO. Perhaps one day I'll finally make it to Abuqir, and the cycle will be complete.

We visited as a group of three adults and two kids and ordered a variety of seafood plates to share. Everything came out really quickly, which was great, especially with kids at the table! The food was good overall — the seafood soup wasn’t quite my favorite, but the rest of the dishes were tasty and we enjoyed trying different plates together. Service was okay.

Astoria has many options for pick your own seafood places, so I was curious when I saw this newer one pop up. We got the octopus, scallops, lobster tails, shrimp, two sides, and asked for all the seafood to be grilled. The shrimp was definitely the best thing out of the bunch. The rest was not bad, but cooking was definitely a bit inconsistent. The octopus and scallops could've used more grilling, but the lobsters were too burnt in some places which made it hard to chew. Service was nice and quick. Total came out to around $150 with two sodas.

Shirley Wang

Astoria has many options for pick your own seafood places, so I was curious when I saw this newer one pop up. We got the octopus, scallops, lobster tails, shrimp, two sides, and asked for all the seafood to be grilled. The shrimp was definitely the best thing out of the bunch. The rest was not bad, but cooking was definitely a bit inconsistent. The octopus and scallops could've used more grilling, but the lobsters were too burnt in some places which made it hard to chew. Service was nice and quick. Total came out to around $150 with two sodas.

The restaurant is definitely a great option for people who really love fish the dishes are fresh and the presentation is nice. For me personally, the taste was a little too “fishy.” I felt like some plates were missing flavor or seasoning, and the sides could use improvement because they didn’t really complement the fish. It wasn’t bad, just not balanced. Overall, it was an okay experience. If you’re a big seafood lover, you might enjoy it more than I did. The quality of the fish is there, but I think they could work a bit more on flavor and the side dishes.

Nuria El

The restaurant is definitely a great option for people who really love fish the dishes are fresh and the presentation is nice. For me personally, the taste was a little too “fishy.” I felt like some plates were missing flavor or seasoning, and the sides could use improvement because they didn’t really complement the fish. It wasn’t bad, just not balanced. Overall, it was an okay experience. If you’re a big seafood lover, you might enjoy it more than I did. The quality of the fish is there, but I think they could work a bit more on flavor and the side dishes.

Marlon

It was OK! 🙁 I really wanted to love this place and it does have its merits. I can tell it’s a mom and pop spot and there’s love. Food was tasty overall but there were details that were enough not to come back. Hamido is definitely a better option. Here’s why 👇 $7 for one potato cut in four pieces 😤 Rubbery tough lobster tail 😭 Chairs that are falling apart? 😕 Flies hovering constantly 🪰 Spent $100 or so for an OK dinner for two.