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Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Astoria
Master Critic Review
Ambrosia Garden
8.0
Opened in 2024, Ambrosia Garden brings a slightly more polished, modern take on Greek cooking to a courtyard-style space off 23rd Avenue, with heaters and greenery framing the patio. The menu leans on spanakopita, grilled meats, and seafood, and the staff explicitly welcomes dogs on the outdoor terrace, drawing both date-night crowds and families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spanakopita, Grilled lemon chicken, Lamb chops
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 6.7
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: New-school Greek cooking served in a lush, string-lit garden.
Who should go: Date-night couples or small groups craving polished Greek plates.
When to visit: Fair-weather evenings when the heated, dog-friendly patio is buzzing.
What to order: Spanakopita, grilled lemon chicken, lamb chops with potatoes.
Insider tip: Mention you have a dog so hosts can seat you near the garden edge.