Cavo Cafe

The first time I went to Cavo was for my cousin's birthday party a few months ago. We got there around 9 on a Friday night and spent a couple of hours in the front bar drinking, ordering small plates and talking. There was a group of 15 or so of us (of course only 10 of us stuck around for the check...aren't birthday's grand?), but we'd all had 2 or 3 drinks and several plates to share and with tip the bill was around $50 a person. For the atmosphere, the time we spent there and what we got I thought that was VERY fair. I just moved from the Upper West Side to Astoria and I would put this on par with Evelyn Lounge for price, atmosphere, and crowd.\r \r If the owners are trying to make it FEEL like you are in Manhattan, don't be surprised by Manhattan-ish prices. That's a good rule for any place you venture into. \r \r If you want a good price, go to one of the neighborhood bars--I ordered a Bailey's on the rocks, Whiskey and diet coke, and a soda at a place down the street from Cavo and my total was $8. I was also standing next to a mullet. You get what you pay for.\r \r The second time I went to Cavo I went just for dinner, and was blown away. The food was fantastic, and it was a greek/mediterrian/nuevo american fusion experience. The owner came by our table twice and made the best recommendation of the night--get the small plate of shrip. In fact, get two. Outstanding. We were a party of 6 and we ordered 9 small plates (almost everyone on the menu). Everything was delicious. We were there on a Saturday and left around 11. No smoke, no noise, no problems.\r \r There was a line of people at the door waiting to get in when we left, and I could tell that it was starting to become more of a 'club' at that time of night--NOT MY SCENE. But dinner, before 10:30, was great and I would recommend it to anyone. The Host was a little obnoxious (I think the decor fooled him and he thoguht he WAS a Manhattan somebody), but otherwise I had a great time. Pros: The small plates--THE SHRIMP Cons: The high strung maitre d more

My friend and I ventured out to explore the bar scene in Queens. We heard good things about this bar. But I don't think we will ever go there again. The drinks we bought at the bar were $13 each! Bartenders were unfriendly and arrogant. There was nowhere to sit at the bar. The crowd was horrible: a bunch of euro trash men with hairy chests and gold chains. On the upside, the interior of the adjacent restaurant is very nice and they have a lovely outdoor seating. But for these prices I can go to any nice bar in Manhattan. Pros: nice interior of the restaurant, lots of men at the bar Cons: overpriced drinks, men at the bar are not particularly refined more

This place is very nice if you are sitting in the cafe, the music varies. The main dancing room - drinks are overpriced.. a shot is $ 9 this is not the city, its too dark inside, but the crowd was nice and no one was smoking inside..there is a separate outside room for the smokers. I might come here again on a different occasion. more

Where are the city inspectors. The place was chockful of smokers. When mentioned about the smoking to the staff their attitude was if you don't lke it leave.. They did not give a damn. They should give a damn when there drink and food prices are what they are.High. It was very crowded,could not dance. Maybe in the summer when the back garden is open it's better. You would not catch me in this place. You would have to be desperate to go there. Pros: could not think of any pros Cons: lots of smoke,long line&wait to get in,snobs more

I love Cavo, not so much the prices as the general decor of the place. Service is excellent and food was delicious. Out door seating is worth the price. Pros: outdoor seating, decor Cons: pricey more

Yes, it's overpriced and people are overdressed, but it's a fun place to hang out with friends, especially in the outdoor garden in spring/summer. Food is really tasty, but appetizer portions are small and the prices are generally WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. I recommend going for drinks and/or desserts for a cheaper option, but if you do go for dinner, make sure to try the following appetizers: meatballs and souvlakia, and the following main dish: thalassomakaronada (spaghetti with various shellfish in a tasty tomato sauce). Stay away from the kavourokeftedes (crab cakes) appetizer because it's really not worth it. The staff is nice, and valet parking is directly across the street. Pros: people watching, outdoor garden Cons: loud music more

Started off by being seated 45 minutes late due to a ""training"" issue. Reservations were made 1 month in advance. The seafood was not fresh and tasted like it sat out for a few hours and then re-heated. On top of everything it had no taste. The steak was mediocre and too fatty. The only highlight is the fancy decor and outdoor garden area. I would not recommend for anyone to dine here. Have a late night drink and AVOID the food. Pros: the atmosphere Cons: FOOD more

Me my brother and 3 of my cousins and some friends went for my cousins 28th birthday. The place was BEAUTIFUL inside. No cover at the door. 3 rooms. We were in the back and outside room the whole time. Appetizers were great (mozzarella salad, lobster rolls, shrimp, dip) and the drinks were good. The birthday boy was gettin really strong drinks and they didnt even know it was his birthday (weird).. Music is amazing..A lot of good club music, greek, and a little arabic. People are goodlooking..dress to impress. Lots of areas to sit...No dance floor..but u can dance wherever u want..waiters buspeople hostess were all very nice. Pros: Music, Atmosphere, Most beautiful place ive been to! Cons: no dance floor ( we like to dance ) more

good for warming up for the night IF you live locally. about an hour is i could really tolerate at this place. the drinks are pricey, the staff barely speaks english and they seem annoyed when you ask for anything. on the upside, the food is good. Pros: good food Cons: everything else. more

Cavo has a ""city"" feel to it in the decor and prices, but it's worth it. The ambiance is incredible, the food is great and the drinks are delicious. In the summer the outside area is gorgeous!!! I have taken a lot of my friends there and everyone loves it. The people there might be stuck up but they are nice to look at. The crowd is varied - mid-20s to late 40s. The only bad thing about the place is the wait outside - on weekends the line is crazy, but I still highly recommend it! more

I agree with previous reviews in that the majority of people there are much more interested in the way they look that in the venue itself. Beautiful decor, nice open spaces, was larger than I expected and has a nice outdoor garden. Worth checking out for the decor, not so much for the people that frequent this location. more

Great lounge and restaurant for dining outdoors and people watching. The only neg. comment that I can think of is the excessive Greek Music that is played, in very long sets. I am Greek myself and I find it annoying. Pros: Garden is beautiful, Food is Good Cons: , No dancing more

Very trendy and people seem that they are more worried about the look they got rather than looking at other people. Kinda pricey but its a nice quiet place to take a date. Dress code on weekends, which makes it a bit stuffy, and less relaxing Pros: interesting foods, nice drinks, beautiful place Cons: pricey, singles are elusive more

I always have a good time when I go here. Beautiful space, great atmosphere good food and fun people. The room in the back is a must see! more

Who said you have to go to Manhattan to have a good time. Cavo is a BEAUTIFUL, contemporary space in the heart of Astoria. It was georgous when it opened, but they keep adding and changing the space to keep it fresh and clean looking. Staff could be a little more outgoing. They tend to be shy when talking to customers. But this is a GEM! Pros: beautiful space, great food, good value Cons: greek music excessive, gets crowded on wkend more

I just moved to Astoria from the city about 4 months ago. This past Sunday night was the first time I have ever went to Cavo. What I found was an outstanding, beautiful place with an atmosphere to match it. The food was very good along with the courteous service. I am so happy and very much surprised that an establishment like Cavo exists in Astoria. To the person who owns this place my hats off to you. Cavo can match any top place in the city hands down. Pros: great scene, beatiful people, valet parking more

A nice place to meet new people... Drinks are a little pricey more