Big Greek

The restaurant has style and substance--it is a college favorite and also great for families. It…read morehas a cozy feel with the decorations and art on the walls. The staff was very friendly and helpful for our group of eight. This is the kind of place I have yet to find in San Rafael. It reminded me of Lorna's in San Diego, which was one of my go-to's. An amazing menu (Greek and Italian and, most important, calzones!), reasonable prices, and generous portions with plenty to take home.

Omg. Best tzaziki of my life and I'm a tzaziki snob. I got the lamb souvlaki platter for take out…read more The meat was delicious and plentiful. I loved the dressing on the salad. But the tzaziki...I would hate to have to come all the way to Ithaca for tzaziki, but I fear I'll never stop thinking about it.

Souvlaki platter

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Marrakech

3.7(19 reviews)

41.5 mi

Good shawarma, gyros, baklava, burgers, NY pizza, more…read more We stopped in for some simple comfort food. (Jul 2026). A foldable NY-pizza slice, juicy flavorful shawarma, and some sweet fresh baklava. It was all just fine. Friendly staff. Quick friendly service (plus a few minutes to heat up the slice).

Being a vegetarian, I ordered the Falafel pita. Standard pita - it comes with four falafels, sliced…read moretomatoes, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, and pickles. The plate comes with a side of fries. It tastes good. The fries have that classic crunchy texture to it. This makes the fries yummier. The wait time ends up being 5 minutes. Not too bad as the many customers tend to be locale businesses and students who study around the area. Good for quick eats and for students who want to take a break from classes.

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The Elf In The Oak

4.8(361 reviews)

35.8 mi

I ordered the chicken schnitzel and a ginger beer. The sandwich was delicious, perfectly cooked and…read morewell dressed with sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. The view of the lake was peaceful. The best part of this restaurant was their waitress. I didn't catch her name, but she was incredibly kind with a brown ponytail and sweet aura. She can tell I was traveling alone and gave me a list of all the places to check out in the area! I'm so lucky to have met her and plan to check out recommendations from her list

We spent a few days visiting Seneca Lake. After hiking Watkins Glen, we wanted a place to grab a…read morequick bite to eat. We found the Elf in the Oak on Yelp and once we saw the menu, we knew we had to give it a try. The Elf in the Oak is nestled on Rt 414. If you're not actively using a GPS, you may pass it by. It's not a large place by any means, but there's more than enough seating indoors and out. We went on a Friday morning, so there wasn't a wait and we received our food quickly. We both wanted 'the Spicy' and I have to admit, it's one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had, which is high praise coming from someone who once worked at a popular bagel joint on Long Island. If we lived locally, we'd definitely go back, but I hope if you're looking for a quick casual brunch place to grab a bite, you consider visiting the Elf In The Oak.

Main dining and ordering area

Smoked Turkey Panini

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Entrance

Kiki's Authentic Greek Food

4.2(63 reviews)

31.3 mi

I love how simple the decor is inside and there are high top and low top tables to sit, as well as…read moreoutdoor seating. The service was prompt and friendly. Now the food, it was truly delicious! I got a lunch special with a lamb gyro, fries, and a drink. Great value and great taste. They hand cut their own fries, and slice the lamb right off the spit and grill the pita. It comes with some extras that I decided not to get like olives but it makes it a special gyro. I also got some falafel and spanikopita. Everything was delightful.

Solid place to grab a fulfilling lunch or evening meal…read more Bottom line is that the service is always friendly and prompt, the food is good while the portions will not leave you wanting plus the restaurant is always clean. Give it a try..::

Dinner for two! Yummy!!!

One portion of the "Dinner for 2" including the chicken gyro.

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Greek House Restaurant

3.8(45 reviews)

75.4 mi

Unfortunately it wasn't until I was halfway done with my food that I realized I didn't take any…read morepictures. I guess I'll just have to go back. Anyways the food was great I got here right at 7 after a long and grueling 16 hour shift so I was very hungry. I ordered an order of French toast and the Greek gyro omelette. The French toast was delicious and one of the items that I would argue is a staple here It's among my top three favorite French Toast (my mom's being #1 of course). Now when I read the Greek gyro omelette I really though why would I put taziki sauce on this but when I say it was the most delicious thing I could've done the sauce just took the omelette to a whole other level it was so good. Inside at 7 it's a group of regulars maybe 10 people total and the server knows them all by name. She was very nice I didn't happen to catch her name. I paid $25 and I'll include what I had a hard time finding anywhere online the breakfast menu.

Food came quickly and was and excellent! Staff was very friendly and attentive! Clean diner…read moreatmosphere. Found a gem and will return!!

Pork souvlaki (spiedie) sandwich

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Dinner menu from May 2025 (2 of 2)

Moosewood Restaurant

3.4(647 reviews)

41.5 mi

Moosewood was like the main place everyone said to try, both in person, and from online searches…read morefor Ithaca. We both actually love vegan-inspired restaurants so we happily made a reservation and came to celebrate a new job while on a girl's trip. Parking was a bit of a hassle for us having arrived in town after dark and not knowing the area. We eventually found some parking on the street about 2-3 blocks away but it looked highly sketchy and walking back around 9:30 pm seemed sus. The restaurant is smaller than expected but cozy and our server was great. My friend has a soy allergy so, it limited what she could have from the menu a bit but this is what we had: -Elote Corn Hummus - 10/10 - soooo good -Veggie Lasagna for my friend - loaded with eggplant which she loves -Green Curry for me - spicy! But good. Loads of cauliflower. I had a coffee with cream and sugar for dessert and they feature the local Gimme Coffee brand which was strong and delicious with some creamer in it. My friend had the Peach Cheesecake and loved it. I did try it and it was tart, fresh, and the crust was A+. Loved this meal - it's highly expensive for vegetarian but we knew that going in. It was fun to have a fine dining feeling with a vegetarian twist. Worth it!

We booked a table for Thursday night and were seated right away -- even had our pick of sitting…read moreinside or out on the patio. A glass of Pét-Nat from Osmote made for a great start; I'm a huge fan of this winery. Service was decent, and the food came out impressively fast. The patio was lovely, if a touch noisy thanks to the busy street nearby. We shared the broccoli to start, and it didn't disappoint. Naturally, the Thai Green Curry was a must-try -- and a good call it was. Only downside: the portions ran on the small side.

Entry from street

Vegan Apple Pear Crumble

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Entry gift shop area

Pita Chik

4.5(38 reviews)

26.9 mi

Nice to have fresh food options at the food court. Delicious! Staff was also great and friendly.read more

I went to the Eastview Mall and was surprised to see a Middle East stand in the food court! I was…read moreimpressed by the menu and offerings, and greeted quickly at the front counter. Sadly the bowl took ten minutes as they were out of rice. I was also told while waiting that they were out of Onions as well.. ugh.. the vibe or the place was laid back and it add lots of character to the food court!! We I'll be back and hope for the best

Front counter

Lkids meal

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Chik Greek Salad

Akropolis Pizza

4.1(16 reviews)

45.5 mi

Service was great, the Musaka was wonderful!!!!! Definitely recommend. Can't wait to go back and…read moretry the Gyro!

The service was great. The pita bread was good along with the hummus. The meat in the Gweuro was…read moreweird. The meat was padded chicken not whole pieces of chicken. The atmosphere was fun

Musaka and Greek side salad.

Greek chicken salad with tzatziki and grape leaves.

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Despina's Mediterranean Taste

4.2(56 reviews)

78.1 mi

The Sophia Stuffed Pita is excellent. I have had it several times and it has been consistently…read moreexcellent. The service is outstanding. It is either front counter, online , or phone ordering. There is a wonderful grand piano occupying the front window of the takeout restaurant. There are several tables where you can eat or wait for your takeout order. It is very clean and organized.

The food is awesome and the service was great!! Definitely recommend. should definitely try!! The…read morenew owner is awesome!! I love it! Definitely try it at some point.

View from the outside

Chicken Souvlaki Pita Sandwich

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Despina's Make Your Own Platter (Tabouli, Hummus, 3 Bean, Tzatziki, Grape Leaves, served with Grilled Pita)

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Great falafel & spanikopeta!! Only negative aspect was cashier was rude when taking the order. The seating area was spacious and uncluttered with a modern appeal . read more

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