We had an absolutely wonderful experience at their Easter brunch buffet. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The cold station had a great variety of hummus and dips served with pita bread--my son loved it so much he ate thirteen pieces of pita! I'm usually not a big fan of raw oysters, but they looked so fresh that I decided to try them... and I couldn't stop eating them. They also had traditional Easter red eggs and egg salad, which was a nice touch. The hot food selection was very impressive as well, including freshly carved prime rib and ham, roasted lamb leg, and sausages. There were also breakfast favorites like French toast and scrambled eggs. Desserts were excellent too--cakes, fresh fruits, and yogurt rounded out the meal perfectly. The setting is just as lovely--the restaurant has an outdoor patio that would be especially enjoyable in the summer, with a great view of the city skyline. It's also a perfect spot for photos. On top of all that, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a perfect dining experience and a memorable Easter celebration. read more

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I've been meaning to stop by Avli for a while! The location is absolutely beautiful and there is such a pretty view of the city! There is street parking, the business of which can be variable. The staff were all very nice and the servers are prompt, checking on us often. The spanakopita was my favorite thing and is definitely a must try! It was my first time ever having it and it did not disappoint. We also ordered chicken souvlaki- a little chewy but seasoned nicely. Portion sizes were excellent. read more

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First time I went I got the moussaka. So incredible, was warm and comforting and flavorful. Second time we went I got the chicken souvlaki- also incredible, the tzatziki is so good and the pita is perfectly salty. I got the teach me to dance cocktail and it was so delicious would get it again 3rd visit: Avli happy hour is such a great deal and so fun. The drinks are all great. The zucchini and eggplant chips we got weren't great- super greasy, and the amanites pasta also didn't have the best flavor. I still give it an amazing review bc the environment an service were good with beautiful outdoor seating, and GREAT HAPPY HOUR DEALS. I'm just learning that not everything on the menu is a hit but that's ok bc a majority of it is still amazing read more

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Downtown Dining Week brought me and my friends to Avli! It's been a fave for a nice dinner in the city and the dining Week deal is no different! Yummy fresh food, great vibes, and the perfect spot for a special occasion! We shared some apps off the regular menu (Greek fries, dip trio) and some yummy drinks. I opted for the Greek salad, Vegetable pasta, and baklava dessert! Our server was kind and knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive despite a busy restaurant! Will come again! read more

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Food, ambiance and service were all amazing! We enjoyed our dinner and drinks on the beautiful patio and had a wonderful evening. I can't stop thinking about the Greek salad, will definitely be back read more

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Returned for the third time. Complete chaos with the reservations now shared with management. We chose the Downtown Dining specials. The waitress was excellent. My chicken portion was huge, but my partner's shrimp portion was skimpy. The desserts could be more in the way of "Inspired Greek". A piece of baklava on a scoop of ice cream and two little cupcakes with frosting never met a Greek chef. Worst, and this is our second observation at AVLI, the room is not designed for conversation unless it's half full. If you want to visit on a busy night, choose another venue. People are screaming across their table to be heard. Fun for a party, perhaps, but not a place to close a deal! read more

Tried this place for their brunch and was pleasantly surprised by the selection of unique breakfast style. I ordered shakshuka which was good but they didn't service any type of bread with it so I had to order pita separately to even have something to eat with. One of the best things I ate was the watermelon salad but it was so expensive for such little amount. I understand expensive places but it was not that fancy enough to charge this much so I think that needs to be changed. The outdoor seating is really nice for summer. read more

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I went to Avli because of the Taste and Toast event going on. I quickly decided I will be coming back here often for happy hour! I had the A-Gouri drink and it was quite possibly the best cocktail I've ever had! It was so lite and refreshing from the muddled cucumbers! We ordered the spread trio with hummus, tzatziki, and tirokafteri. All three were delicious! I also got a spanakopita and I wanted to order many more! The views of the city were absolutely stunning! Our bartender (I wish I got his name) was also super nice and helpful with guiding us in our orders. read more

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Avli was amazing! Great service, amazing drinks, tasty appetizers. Highly recommend the cocktails on the happy hour menu and the dip trio. Also the place is so cute and you can't beat the view. Can't wait to enjoy again on their patio ! read more

Avli - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It's no secret why this place is highly rated. I had a great experience on my second visit to Avli! The ambiance alone is so enjoyable. They've done a great job making the restaurant both welcoming and calming. On my first visit I sat instead, but this time around I was able to enjoy the city skyline from their patio. My friends and I were greeted by a friendly server, who took great care of us. She quickly brought over the spicy margs we ordered which were delicious!! Definitely had a kick to them, but they weren't too sweet. Surprisingly, given their bright orange color. The menu here is set up for shareable plates, so we put in a few. My favorite had to be the kataifi shrimp. The dish came with four large, seasoned shrimp wrapped in a shredded filo dough in thin and crispy strips, served atop of a spicy thyme mayo. Great flavor and texture all around. We enjoyed the other menu items as well, including the trio platter with various spreads (tirokafteri was the best!), the yogurt marinated chicken skewers, and the simple and refreshing Greek salad. Greek/Mediterranean cuisine is the absolute best, if you ask me. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for fresh and flavorful food options. read more

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Avli is a must-visit restaurant in Milwaukee! Don't expect gyros, think bigger with other Greek and Greek-inspired dishes like moussaka, chicken souvlaki and spanakopita. (Three of us ordered the moussaka and it was absolutely incredible.) When it comes to appetizers (mezze) make sure to order the Flaming Saganaki, which is a wedge with a citrus glaze set ablaze tableside for the table. It chars up and gives each sliver of cheese and incredible depth of flavor. The Spicy Baba drink was quite spicy, but the flavor was amazing and definitely worth the bite at the end. Don't skip the chocolate mosaic dessert, either! Avli has a small patio with views of the city from their overlook in the Brewer's Hill neighborhood. It'd be a great place to spend a warm summer evening. This restaurant is definitely one of my new favorites! read more

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Yesterday was our third visit to Avli to celebrate some family birthdays. We arrived in time for Brunch but were offered the option to order drinks and wait a bit if we'd rather have the dinner menu. Our birthday celebrants chose dinner so we waited. The restaurant is comfortable and quiet. We had some fantastic apps. I highly recommend the tirokafteri, and the kataifi shrimp is to die for! and don't sleep on the flaming saganaki.... flaming cheese? YES! Around the table we had the chicken souvlaki, amanites pasta, lamb chops, greek salad, and the greek freak meatloaf burger. All were fantastic! Our server brought dessert treats for the birthdays which was lovely. We love Avli and will definitely be back! read more

Avli was a great experience! We were seated inside by the windows and had a gorgeous view for dinner. The food was delicious from start to finish. For an appetizer, we ordered the Greek fries and spread trio with pita. I especially loved the fish roe spread. We ordered the chicken and shrimp souvlaki for our mains and they were both incredible. So flavorful and would definitely order again! For dessert we ordered the chocolate mosaic. It was my birthday so they brought it out with a candle. One of my favorite dishes of the meal! Service was great, food was great, and also felt it was a good value for the price. Highly recommend for a special event or date night! read more

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Definitely one of the nicest restaurants in Milwaukee with an amazing view and top chef-level dishes! You could tell that the hummus was freshly made in house and the main dishes were prepared very well. Our waiter coursed the meal out well and was very attentive. It was definitely priced on the high end for Milwaukee not unreasonable; definitely worth it! There's a moderate sized bar, so make sure to get a restaurant since it gets packed after 6:30pm even on weekdays. read more

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So few greek restaurants in milwaukee and here's one right in downtown overseeing milwaukee river. It looks like they had a decent happy hour menu but we came right after it ended. We got a trio of spreads (hummus, tzatziki and melitzanosalata) and all 3 were great, but the eggplant one was by far the best! For main, I got the the lamb fournou and the lamb was cooked great but the sauce it came with was a little too salty for my taste. I love that their drinks were all greek-based, even the wines, which also meant I had no idea how dry/sweet/etc the wines were but I asked for the driest red and it was the perfect level. Our server overhead us talking about it being my friend's birthday today and kindly brought her an amazing pomegranate sorbet dessert that was absolutely stunning. Not too sweet with a cannoli to top it off. So service here was beyond! read more

Avli - spreads trio - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I am obsessed with this place. I remember coming when it was brand new and I still go, and the quality is still so so good. Food is AMAZING- Greek but upscale and with a twist. Lots of variety. My servers have always been friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Super cute spot, lots of seating but can get busy. Definitely recommend!! You can't go wrong here! read more

Sunny, clean, relaxing, just a wonderful place to dine. Sat outside in the patio, they were putting all their beautiful flowers out for summer. It's quite the vibe. Our waitress was so polite and really took her time to walk us through the menu, and was very knowledgeable. The food was outstanding, everything was cooked to perfection, seasoned perfectly, and fresh. I highly recommend going out of your way to dine here, it was a great experience. read more

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3 stars. The food was genuinely great and the views were beautiful, which is why I'm not leaving a lower rating. But the service experience completely changed the tone of the night. One of my friends has a lisp, and the way staff treated her felt incredibly ableist and honestly humiliating. She ordered an espresso martini that was terrible, so the four of us each split it and she immediately ordered something else instead. She had only had that one drink order all night. When she went to order her second drink, she was abruptly cut off. Meanwhile, the restaurant was practically empty, we were calm and respectful, and there was absolutely no behavior that justified it. The whole interaction felt like assumptions were being made because of the way she speaks. It embarrassed her badly and honestly made the entire group uncomfortable. It's unfortunate because the kitchen and location are doing their job. Front-of-house service and staff judgment need serious work. read more

We went to Avli for the first time Tuesday evening. They have very convenient and ample street parking. There is a beautiful and large outdoor patio, which is where we opted to sit, as the weather was beautiful. First we had an absolutely delicious appetizer- Tirokaftieri with pita. I had moussaka, which I had not had for a long time. This version of it was served in a round pan and was quite tasty. My companion had chicken souvlaki . We had two delicious and creative desserts, which are pictured. The waitstaff was friendly and efficient. Absolutely no complaints about anything. I will definitely return again. read more

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- Good food, good service, good ambiance - Would love to come back! - Reservation made, but I don't think it was completely needed I have had my eye on this place since its opening, but we haven't gotten around to until now based on a recommendation... what a tasty meal! I had gotten the Chicken Souvlaki that came with 2 skewers and some rice. The skewers were grilled nicely and had developed a nice crust to them, but still maintained a moist center. The chicken was seasoned well and had a nice lemon sauce on top to give it a nice contrast to the meat... wish i had more! Along with the citrus sauce, the fresh little vegetables helped to make it a light and refreshing meal. The rice was portioned well so I had some with every piece of chicken. Each bite was quite tasty, but the chicken was a little "chickeny", so there was a small aftertaste that I couldn't explain. My girlfriend got the Eggs Benedict and it was an interesting surprise. While I know not typically Greek, I had expected the flavors to be a bit more "Greek inspired". The barbecued beef had a sweet flavor like an American barbecue, but the plentiful amount was tasty with each bite. It was quite hearty with its potato base in place of an english muffin, so only 1 was eaten and the other saved for later. Along with the 2 benedicts, a side salad was served that helped to cut through the dense meal, however it was only some greens without any sort of dressing, so that portion was a bit lackluster. All in all, we left satisfied with our meal and enjoyed the fun interior. Our food was tasty and I would love to try the other brunch items - like their specials - and even come back for dinner for their main courses, appetizers, and of course dessert! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Avli - Chicken Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Valentine's Day weekend was so busy!! We searched for an entire day looking for a restaurant for Valentine's Day. We stumbled upon Avli, a Greek inspired restaurant. The day of, the weather was so bad that we were considering staying home and ordering in. We thought about it and decided to celebrate properly, and I'm glad that we did. The ambiance of the restaurant was so lovely. The service was great, and the food was just as good ! We had such a good time for dinner. read more

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My very first time coming to Avli and it was a great experience. The ambiance of the restaurant makes you feel like you're in Greece. The view of the city is beautiful. The service is fast and friendly. The waiters are very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. And the food? Amazing. The lamb chops were good and for the price of $39+. Some of the drinks are named after Greek gods. I would definitely come back and this is cute for a date night or a night out with your friends for drinks. The lower patio has two seating areas with fireplaces for those chill nights. read more

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The food was good but the service not so much. We had a reservation for outside. It was getting cooler out and she said if we wanted a heat lamp we would need to sit downstairs. We said ok? Two minutes after we sat down they took our heat lamp upstairs? Even the person that seated us said that they would light the heat lamp by our table, What was that??? read more

Amazing happy hour + service! excited to come back for patio season! Tried the dips , so good

Avli is a beautiful restaurant with beautiful views. An elegant bar and two floors of dining, each with their own outdoor patio, make this an incredible spot to visit year round. Service was friendly and fast, and the food quite good. Having returned from a vacation in Greece, my husband and I were excited to try Avli. Our friends ordered the spread trio and Greek salad to start, both of which were extremely good. The salad ingredients were incredibly fresh and crisp, and the feta one of the best I've ever had. That includes in Greece! The spread trio was tasty, and the accompanying pita bread was soft and delicious. Each spread offered it's own unique flavor, yet they complimented each other quite nicely. For dinner, my husband ordered the Beef Pot Pie and I the Gemista. The pot pie arrived with an enormous puff pastry over the top which was golden brown, buttery and flaky. While the size looked overwhelming, underneath was a reasonably sized bowl of hot meat and veggies with rich flavor. The Gemista was savory and saucy, with the tomatoes and green pepper being extremely tender. Although I didn't ask, I believe they were broiled because of the nice, even char. There is no salt or pepper on the tables, so you will need to ask if you want them. Being a girl who likes her salt, I personally needed a little on my dish. However, I still enjoyed the flavors very much. If you aren't a drinker, or just want to try something non-alcoholic, I highly recommend the Fig Faux-Manhattan. It was wonderfully, yet not overly, sweet. A great way to start your local Greek experience! read more

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Finally made it here for a girls night and the experience did not disappoint. Beautiful restaurant with even better views. Patio is awesome. We tried a handful of items on the menu and really enjoyed all of them. Highly recommend the flaming saganacki. Service was good, food came out timely and hot. Will be back for sure. read more

I read a lot of great reviews about the Milwaukee location of Avli, inspired Greek. So, I grabbed my father and headed up to Brewer's Hill to see what the buzz was about. In my experience, Greek cuisine in the States varies from greasy late night gyro joints to high-end sit down restaurants. Avli is the latter. From the moment we walked in we knew the owners cared about the overall experience. The staff were delightful. The place was decked out in elegant mod. And it was perfectly lit (something other MKE places could learn from). However, the decor is never the reason I choose my establishments; it's the food. So, how was it, you might ask? Well, it was good. We started with some hummus and pita. The hummus just ok, nothing special. I had just had some world class hummus this weekend in Chicago's Cafe Istanbul, so the bar was mindblowingly high. It didn't hit that mark, but it was fine. Next up, the flaming saganaki. This was the typical fire show one would come to expect. The cheese was good, but not particularly memorable. My father had some Kataifi shrimp, something he hadn't ever tried in his life. He was rather pleased. I ordered spanakopita next. It also was fine, but not the best I've had. The filo was slightly browned and a tad bitter from the overcooking. The spinach was alright, but not as good as I've tasted in prior Greek experiences. We ended up having a chocolate, vanilla ice cream, pistachio dessert that was the highlight of my meal. So, in summary, it was good. I would go back and try other items on the menu owning to the atmosphere and kind staff. But, there is room for improvement when it comes to the food. 3.7 stars out of 5 (MKE ranking). read more

Avli - FLAMING SAGANAKI - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stopped into Avli and was immediately struck by the stunning views (check out the pictures). I chose to sit in the bar area, where I was promptly greeted. I was provided with a menu and received some excellent food suggestions: the Spread Trio and Kataifi Shrimp. Both were dope recommendations and tasted amazing. The bartender Adam was also incredibly informative. My drink of choice was the Smoky Trellis, which I highly recommend. For those interested, happy hour runs from 3-6 pm on weekdays. However, keep note that bourbon cocktails are NOT available during happy hour at the time of this post. The service was outstanding--every staff member was not only attentive but also had a great sense of humor (I had more than a few laughs!). I really appreciate environments where the staff feel genuine and not robotic. I will definitely be returning. read more

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I have dined at this restaurant twice. The first time was in January 2024, and our group of three ordered a spread sampler (Tasrama, Tirokafteri and Tzatziki), two Meze dishes (Spanakopita and Kataifi Prawns), and a main dish (Moussaka). We liked both the sharable Meze dishes (particularly the prawns) and our main dish Moussaka, but we found the three spreads to be mediocre and lacking in flavor even though they sounded interesting and innovative. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and decided that this was a restaurant we would go back to. More recently, I went there with another group of three for lunch on a Friday, seated on deck outside and bathed in the warm sun. The lunch special looked good, and two of us ordered it with the Gyro Warp (1 with chicken and 1 with pork) and both enjoyed it. One of us was lactose intolerant and ordered the only dish on the menu that was marked DF and priced for less than $25, i.e., Chicken Riganati. The half chicken was very flavorful with crispy skin but too large for one person to consume, and the leftover was enough for another meal at home. It was again a very good meal. read more

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I came here with a few friends for brunch after Wolfie's across the street quoted us a 1 hour 45 minute wait. Luckily, Avli was able to take us right away. The spot is beautiful, with an open air patio overlooking the city and inside space as well. There were a decent amount of other people there around 11:30 am on a Sunday, but still some open tables. We started with the pirikia (trio of spreads with pita) - all the spreads were tasty and the pita was great as well. We also split a bougasa strudel for the table, which was rich and delicious (reminded me of baklava). It took a while to bring out our entrees, but overall, the service was friendly. I got the zucchini frittata, which to my surprise, actually came served in n a cast-iron pan. It was a good size although thinner than what I would prefer for a frittata. It looked pretty, but the flavor was lacking, so I had to ask for salt and pepper. My friends' entrees looked better - they had good reports for the chicken gyro, breakfast sandwich, and agvolomeno soup. Overall, the place is a decent value price-wise and was friendly service and good views, but I wish the frittata was better and that the service was bit quicker. read more

Avli - Zucchini Frittata. - Greek Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delicious Greek food! Honestly could just eat their appetizers alone and be satisfied here. They have fast service, however it might be ideal to have reservations if you have a decent sized party. There's an outdoor seating area which overlooks the city skyline, which is so fun for a girls night out or a date. A little pricy but overall with a visit at least once. read more

Get a reservation and head out to this upscale little residential area. Beautiful view of the city. The server, Katie, was fantastic. Very sweet and made great recommendations. We ordered Moussaka, Gemista, and the saganaki with fig as well as tzatziki, and two other dips as appetizers. The Gemista was done right with authentic flavors and texture. It made me very happy! Dessert was a chocolate mosaic that was good as well read more

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I am obsessed with this place. Everything was SO good. The service was fantastic and the food was absolutely divine from our hummus to our grilled octopus. The vibes inside had more of an upscale feeling. My one gripe is that the pita bread is not unlimited here which is a shame for how expensive this place is. But otherwise if you're looking for top notch quality Mediterranean food, this is the place! read more

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What a cute little place! I came here for a coworker's goodbye brunch, but a couple of us had never been here before. It's been on my list of places to try, and I'm happy it was picked! Everyone ordered something different, but we shared two of the trio spread appetizers. I only tried the tzatziki, and it was delicious. The pita bread was nice and soft, with a flavor of spice blend on top. I ordered the zucchini frittata, a baked zucchini omelet topped with scallions and feta cheese, for my entree. It was a delicious amount for brunch. A few other dishes ordered by others at the table that I heard praise for were Greek yogurt, protein bowl (one with chicken, another with pork), and beet salad. read more

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Food was delicious and the service was quick! Top picks are the kataifi shrimp and the rizogalo. Will definitely be going back to try more items on the menu read more

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Came back again for another dinner and it doesn't disappoint. Fresh foods and good sized portions. Service is always impeccable. Pretty easy to get a table most nights during the week. For my birthday they gave us a pomegranate frozen yogurt with baklava that was amazing! read more

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Great views and solid food at this trendy Greek restaurant in the Brewers Hill neighborhood. We came around noon on a Saturday and found the restaurant virtually empty. We were later told that they just recently rolled out a brunch menu that apparently has not been well advertised. They had a lot of your classic brunch staples, but also offered traditional Greek like moussaka, Souvlaki and gyros. The food was very good, but the star of the show are the outdoor patios - one is located on the main level and another is found on the lower level and both offer some spectacular views of the Milwaukee skyline. Come for the food, stay for the views! read more

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1. It was easy to book a table 2. Table was ready when my party arrived 3. Service was fantastic 4. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect. 5. Food was amazing. My wife felt the stuffed peppers were exactly as she remembered from her time spent in Greece. My rack of lamb was delicious, and my son said the Shrimp Souvlaki was amazing. Unfortunately we did not take pictures of our food. I will be back again to try something different. read more

We came to Avli for a special occasion and had made reservations in advance for our party of 9 people. We were indoors, but if you sit outdoors, there's a lovely view of the city. The menu isn't huge, but it's good. We ordered zucchini fritters, Greek meatballs, saganaki, as well as moussaka, baked chicken, lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, and a mixed green salad. I enjoyed the zucchini fritters, moussaka, chicken, and lamb. (We shared all the food.) Delicious, yummy, great view. (I didn't get photos of all the food, unfortunately.) We had a feast. I'd go again. read more

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It was the perfect summer night for dinner on the patio overlooking the city and Avli is the perfect place to do just that. Add it to your list if you haven't done so already! We shared the zucchini fritters, a dip sampler with tyrokefteri, tzatzi, and hummus. We had the gluten-free pita on the side, which was very good, and the watermelon salad. There were no NA beer or mocktails on the menu but they made NA versions of The Salty Cucumber (really, really good - get that if you're looking for a solid mocktail!) and the Ouzo Spritz for us - both were recommended by our server when we asked for options. We shared the octopus and chicken souvlaki for our entrees. Everything was presented beautifully and very tasty. Our server was a bit quirky... He had a lot of opinions on the food and we just struggled to connect with his persona. He didn't seem to respect his support staff by some of the comments he made. Overall, a really nice evening, and we would go back - you cannot beat the view of the city! read more

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