Yefsi Estiatorio

Meaning “taste” in Greek, Yefsi is a family owned and operated Greek Mediterranean Seafood restaurant located in the heart of the Upper East Side.

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  • Phone

    (212) 535-0293

  • Website

    yefsiestiatorio.com

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  • Type

    Greek Restaurant

Address

1481 York Ave (at E 78th St) New York , NY 10075 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Paige C

Food was outstanding. Don't miss the Yefsi chips or the mussels . My only complaint is that even after making a reservation , they said all of their outdoor tables (back & front) were already reserved .

Cappy Popp

Grilled octopus . JUST DO IT. All day, every day. And the dip plate. And shrimp saganaki . And lemon potatoes . Seriously, this place is utterly amazing. Just don't take my bar seat - pointing at you.

Morgan McKee

Lively place with great Greek staples. Start with the grilled octopus and beets (very yummy sauce). Go for the imported fish for more authentic (and better cooked) experience

Sarah SG.

Delicious greek cuisine ! Tried the spread platter, zucchini and eggplant chips , calamari , and the marinated chicken with lemon potatoes . All were excellent.

Paige Anne

Must get the seafood orzo entree, lemon potatoes side & octopus appetizer ! My favorite meal in the city to date!

Philo4Thought

Octopus is amazing. Will have to sample the lamb after the Easter Vigil! End the meal with a scrumptious bowl of yiaourti!

Lee Hoffman

Saganaki is amazing. The pikilla very good. As was the chicken kabob .

Anya

Grilled octopus is a must! Everything we've ordered was delicious, except for spinach as a side dish.

Russell Hirschorn

Seafood orzo is slammin, great house white , baked feta and octopus set high expectations at the beginning of the meal.

Alexis

Was a delicious meal! The menu is tasty but they really excel at specials, so give it a listen. Spreads appetizer is always a good bet.

Rachel Smith

Great greek salad and moussaka , green beans are amazing. Order wine , not the best place for cocktails .

HeyHayleyJane

Halloumi to start was yummy. Lamb kebab (souvlaki ?) was really chewy, and tough to even cut up! Be prepared for onion breath ????

Ariane

Really yummy octopus and great service. Delicious meal from start to finish.

Diana S

hidden gem ; amazing service & delish authentic dishes : grilled octopus , feta spread, veal pasta ..,incredible

7th.List

It's a Greek glut: Christos Christou, who has spent time at Molyvos and Milos, has opened this "modern taverna" on the Upper East Side. Read more

Steve Roberts

Food across the board is amazing...love the Octopus , shrimp and Yefsi chips

Kathy O'Shea

Seafood all Greek dishes yum!

Leah Wasserstrum

Mosharaki is the best!!!!! Ask for extra sauce : ) also love the pikilia appetizer : )

David Markson

White fish and lamb were delicious. So was the baklava .

Klaudia Pyz

Awesome Greek food ! Don't be scared to try the after dinner "gum" tree liqueur !

Dawn Mazzey

Food was fresh and cooked to perfection, I highly recommend this restaurant

Chris Heuer

Local gem. Must try when on upper east side.

Susan Siepmann Greco

Love the Chips and the Moussaka is amazing!

JayMarie Cottrell

Great food! Love the grilled octopus .

Kevin Cabral

Complimentary bellinis with reasonably priced brunch .

Zezinho Carnevale

5 stars! Highly recommended!

Leah Wasserstrum

Love Love Love Their Meze Platter : )

Yoni Zloczewski

Agvolemono soup is top rate

Racine Levy

Love my Greeks

Susan Siepmann Greco

Loved the food and the atmosphere! Reminds me of all the delicious family dinners we had with our Greek friends while growing up on Long Island .

William Tsang

RIDICULOUS grilled octopus

John Paterakis

Excellent attentive service.

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