Port Sa'id Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in New York

My sister said she had been meaning to check this place out, so three of us stopped by for lunch on a Wednesday at around 1:30. There was no one dining there at the time, but there were a few people coming in for take-out. You have to order in the back. You pick the type of seafood you want (which is on display), and then the style/flavor you want them to cook it. You can choose from Greek style, fried, Egyptian Grilled, and Olive Oil & Lemon. They said the most popular one is Greek style, so we picked that one with a branzino. The person working there was really nice - we don't have much experience in picking a good fish and he let us know that a sign that fish is fresh is if the gills are bright red, and the eyes are clear (and not cloudy). They charge by weight and the prices aren't listed. We probably should have asked about it but we didn't - and to our surprise, it did not cost an arm and a leg. In fact, it was cheap for a grilled/fresh/whole fish. I believe we paid about $20 for the fish.

We also ordered the garlic eggplant, roasted cauliflower, and French fries. Beware of the menu because not all of the items have descriptions and if they do, it could be wrong. For example, the roasted cauliflower was actually fried, and the cauliflower itself was fried to oblivion - it was so mushy. The fries don't say that it comes with seasoning but it comes covered in Old Bay. The other issue was that there were flies everywhere. They had employees in the dining room using one of those fly racket zappers. Not exactly an appetizing sound to hear while you're eating lunch. I'm wondering it that means the place isn't too clean. If they work that issue along with the menu issue out, it would be a much better experience - especially since the seafood is fresh and inexpensive. I don't know if I'd come back until they have the fly issue fixed but if I do, I'm sticking to seafood items...

Our first meal here was incredible. To start we had a Greek salad, massaqa, and humus. The Greek salad was standard but very fresh. The Massaqa was a very tender eggplant in a sweet and smoky red sauce. This was delicious on its own as well as with the hummus on the house made pita. Our server brought over a very soft and pillow-y fried potato and bright/ spicy sauce in between our courses. This was a generous and delicious surprise. For second course we had calamari cooked 2 ways. One tube was fried, in a very flavorful but surprisingly light batter. The other was served Greek style with olive oil, garlic and lemon. The char on the Greek style was a perfect contrast to the lemon and garlic. For our main we shared a Striped Sea Bass in the Egyptian style. Throughout our meal we were warned that the Egyptian preparation takes the longest as it is stuffed and covered in herbs and then cooked on the grill- then it is wrapped in foil and cooked slowly in the oven. The result is a charred skin which you can easily remove from the meat. The meat is so tender and moist, and since the fish is stuffed with the herb mixture the flavors really come through. We are already planning a return visit, and are so grateful to have such a solid and unique seafood restaurant in the...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic restaurant, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The Alfredo pasta with shrimp was absolutely outstanding — creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned, with tender shrimp that elevated every bite. Their fried shrimp was golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, while the fried calamari was cooked to perfection — lightly battered, not greasy, and paired with a delicious dipping sauce.

The grilled shrimp was another highlight, expertly seasoned and charred just right to bring out its natural sweetness. And then there’s the pizza — phenomenal is the only word that fits. The crust was just the right balance of crisp and chewy, topped with fresh ingredients that worked in perfect harmony.

Beyond the food, the drinks were just as impressive, crafted with care and full of flavor. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The service was exceptional — attentive without being intrusive — and the staff’s friendliness really stood out. The people there made the experience even more special. Overall, a must-visit spot for amazing food,...