Port Sa’id

Not sure I am 100% sold on this ultra-trendy place packed with Millennials. There definitely was a vibe between the DJ spinning, hustling servers, packed bar, crowded waiting area, open kitchen, crammed tables, etc. However, we could barely hear ourselves and have a proper conversation over the extremely loud music. My favorite part of the food was the presentation. It was so well thought out. We found the food to be either too salty, too buttery, too bland or over kill with tahini. We were a table of three and ordered based off the servers suggestions. Hummus Gargarim (standard), Leeks (bland), Lima Beans (mush), Pencil Asparagus (butter bath), Minute Plate (spicy), Chrime Branzino (actually liked this dish but neither of my friends cared for it). We were hoping to try the eggplant

Amazing decor with a custom-made sound system and live DJ that sets a great vibe. The Middle Eastern sharing plates were very tasty: the beetroot carpaccio, bread salad, fresh tahini, and hummus were absolute highlights. However, the roasted sweet potato was a bit of a low light, and the meal overall lacked the final finesse for a full five stars. Still a great spot for a special night out with very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I’m sure if you have been to hamido’s in Astoria this is pretty much the same thing, the fish looks really fresh and was cooked really well, try the snapper. The service here is good and the prices are fair. I would for sure come back here again and try more things on the menu.

Cool dining experience. Thought there were some great dishes and some that were just exactly what you expect. I really liked the 4 spicy instruments, the bread salad, and the spicy moroccan chickpeas and chicken thighs. Got a few other dishes but they didn’t really stand out. Overall, great service and such a vibe place - it’s buzzing and it feels like a great place for friends and drinks. But at the same time the seatings a little crowded and for the price - the portions felt quite small.

The experience was absolutely fantastic! The food came out at a perfect pace, paired beautifully with some amazing cocktails. The quality of the ingredients really stood out - everything was balanced, flavorful, and cooked just right. The Denver steak was just a touch on the salty side, but still right at the upper edge of perfect. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish!