Josephson's Smokehouse — Restaurant in Astoria

Josephson’s Smokehouse is an absolute gem in Astoria. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed thanks to the warmth and friendliness of the staff, especially Jessica, who went above and beyond to make my visit memorable. We ended up chatting the whole time I was there, and she shared some really interesting stories about the history of the smokehouse, as well as great suggestions for fun things to do around Astoria. That personal touch made the experience feel more like visiting a local friend than just stopping by a shop.

Of course, the food was just as impressive as the hospitality. I tried the toasted rye bread with their signature spread and smoked sliced salmon, and it was absolutely amazing. The flavor was rich and perfectly balanced, and the texture of the salmon was top notch. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and expertly prepared. There is a solid variety of items to choose from, whether you are looking for a quick bite or something to take home and savor later.

I definitely plan on coming back the next time I am in the area. If you’re in Astoria, Josephson’s Smokehouse is a must visit spot for both great food and warm,...

Very good lox, nice people.

I’ve been wanting to come here for a year, but it never fits into our schedule, so I was excited to finally eat here. We ordered the sweet basil salmon lox bagel and clam chowder. The salmon was very good. It reminded me of the texture of toro sashimi. I will definitely be back to buy some to take home.

If you’re like me & prefer some crunch to your bagel to counterbalance the squishy nature of cream cheese & lox, perhaps mention that you want your bagel more toasted. I will do that next time.

The clam chowder was too heavy on the potato for our preference. More of a thick potato soup plus clam, but perhaps it was just this batch. Other reviewers seem to love it, so we’d be willing to try it again another time.

I suggest they move the drink cooler to the front of the shop. It was awkward to squeeze past other customers to see what they had. And while we were eating, we watched other customers also find it awkward.

The two women working though were so sweet & made us feel welcome....

Happened to stumble upon this place and boy, am I glad we did! Upon entering the store, we were welcome by the sweetest staff member and so many options to buy different flavors of smoked fish including SALMON JERKY!! I’ve never had salmon jerky and was a little skeptical to try but the black pepper bag we bought was out of this world!! That bag didn’t last long. We also ordered the clam chowder and lox on a bagel. Both were delicious and now that our trip is over and trying multiple places for clam chowder, my favorite was from here. Hearty and seasoned perfectly!! Before leaving we bought another bag a salmon jerky and a couple cans of smoked salmon to bring home. I hope to visit again one day-I know exactly what I’m buying...