A stylish, energetic modern Greek restaurant with notably warm hospitality and strong seafood, though current menu pricing is high and a minority of diners report serious service lapses during busy occasions.
Anemi Modern Greek Mediterranean Cuisine delivers strong food quality anchored by seafood, lamb, and pasta that earn consistent praise, paired with warm and attentive service that sets a high standard. Food consistency and review patterns introduce some uncertainty in the assessment, preventing a higher grade despite the restaurant's beautiful design and convenient 31st Street location with strong neighborhood appeal.
Anemi is a polished, hotel-connected modern Greek restaurant that feels more like a neighborhood celebration than a quiet hotel dining room. Reviews repeatedly mention beautiful décor, Greek music, cocktails, and an owner-present welcome; one synthesized diner impression is that the room starts elegant and turns into a lively Greek gathering later in the night. The setting is attractive and energetic, though peak holiday service has produced long waits and one reported payment error. The cooking balances familiar Greek foundations with a more ambitious seafood-and-steak menu: whole grilled fish, octopus, calamari, lobster pasta, squid-ink pasta, tartare, crudo, truffle risotto, and feta-stuffed loukoumades. Seafood, branzino, lamb chops, and octopus are the most reliable review favorites, while lobster pasta and portion value receive more mixed feedback. This is a premium occasion restaurant, and the bill reflects the raw bar, market-price fish, lobster, steak, polished room, and hospitality. Families can succeed here, especially for birthdays and larger gatherings; reviews describe children attending a 25-person celebration and a server giving a child a small gift. The menu is not a conventional kids’ menu, but cast-iron chicken, fries, lemon potatoes, pasta, rice, calamari, and simple sides offer approachable choices. Families wanting a quiet meal should avoid late Saturday energy, when music and dancing can make the room loud.
Area vibe: Diverse, residential neighborhood in Queens known for its strong Greek and immigrant communities and active restaurant scene.
Safety: Generally safe with busy streets and good foot traffic, though quieter blocks can feel less active at night.
What's nearby: Near Steinway Street and Broadway corridors, close to Ditmars Boulevard subway access and many restaurants, bars, and local shops.
The safest path is seafood and lamb, with one indulgent Greek finish, but not every premium dish feels equally generous.
Plan for an expensive, festive night where peak-time waits and loud music are real possibilities.
Anemi shifts from polished dining room to spirited Greek celebration as the night progresses.