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    Cafe Santorini

    4.0 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    CAFE SANTORINI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    RIGATONCINI VODKA
    Barbara Q.

    This came recommended by a friend of mine and we came here with another mutual friend. Very cute Italian/Greek restaurant. The entire restaurant is on the second floor so as soon as you open the door you're going upstairs. They have an open bar and plenty of indoor and outdoor/patio seating. Patio area has cute lighting and every table is freshly set with clean linen and table setting. The three of us ordered a bottle of wine to share and were able to try a couple samples before making our decision. Great recommendations on the wine - which I appreciate. We then ordered an appetizer to share which was very tasty. And our entrees were great too. I ordered the vodka pasta dish and I ate every single bite, it was delicious! My friends also commented on how delicious their entrees were. Our server was kind and great overall. I couldn't help but notice though that a couple other parties (who were a couple parties of two, and seated after us) were served before us, and left before us. Obviously I know our food coming out later than usual had nothing to do with our server, but what I did notice was how our server never checked on us after our meals were served. Our server walked past our table several times (checking on multiple tables next to us and even re-setting tables next to us) and didn't even make eye contact to check on any non verbal cues. I finally had to call the server by name (after about 30 minutes had passed since all our meals were done) before getting a dessert menu and then again for the check. Again, overall our server was good, but I'm not sure where the disconnect happened after our meals came. I'd still come back and would definitely recommend this spot to anyone.

    Linguini with Clams
    Terrence S.

    I was pleasantly surprised with some of my expectation being exceeded. We had a medium sized group, and came here for a birthday dinner. There was hummus provided for most dishes which was very nice. I had the chicken kebob, which was surprisingly juicy; I'm too used to burnt and dry white meat chicken breast but that's not the case here at all. I also appreciate how many pieces were given. I wish there was an extra pepper and onion, but otherwise a great dish and it's what they're known for. Also had the clams linguini, which was not bad. It's got good garlic flavor, those it could use with some more clams to provide some more of the clam flavor in the sauce. Service was also very good, attentive and able to make the accomodation of helping us take a million pictures for our special occasion which I appreciate.

    Coffee
    Tammy L.

    Haven't been here in years and decided to take my mom for lunch. Great vibe, we sat in the patio, and service was top Notch. Ordered several shareables- Labneh dip with sourdough bread - 8 out of 10 Fried smelt- 10 out of 10 Greek salad - 9 out of 10, a little heavy on the olive oil but still very good Main course- Steak frites - 5 out of 10, presentation was great but really HEAVY on the salt, (they changed out my fries, and I didn't think my steak was salty at first, but as I ate, certain parts were just too salty) didn't change it out, I was full anyway Moroccan Lamb with couscous - 9 out of 10 - my mom loved it. ( They only make a certain amount daily, I believe, so they mentioned if we were considering to put in the order because the lamb goes quickly- which we did. Desserts - A rosewater cake - 8 out of 10, very light and refreshing Mango sorbet - 9 out of 10, we combined the sorbet with the cake and made for a perfect bite Overall: 9 out of 10 for me. Enjoy!

    CHICKEN KEBAB
    Teera J.

    Cafe Santorini was an amazing experience. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was absolutely impeccable. But the food? Yeah, the food was amazing. We ordered grape leaves, chicken kebobs, and clam linguini. Everything we ordered was delicious! I can't wait to return to try more things on the menu. Well done, Cafe Santorini!

    BEEF BROCHETTE SIDE
    Carl G.

    Cafe Santorini offers beautiful outdoor seating, great ambiance, and genuinely friendly staff. The Mediterranean dishes were fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.

    Cathy K.

    Went for my bf's bday celebration & it was such an outstanding experience! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming, they were super attentive and accommodating. The food was SO good and fresh. Get the steak frites!!!! It was super tender and flavorful. The Greek salad was also light and refreshing. The chicken kebab plate was honestly just okay, and the hummus and Pita bread was solid. The star of the show was the borek flaky bread appetizer and the steak. The patio seating outside was nice and a vibe. I loved it here !!!

    ERICA R.

    Had some amazing food and service at Cafe Santorini. Visited with two girlfriends and we absolutely loved it. We went with all of our servers recommendations from drinks to appetizers to main dishes. Everything he recommended was amazing. Our server's name was Brian and he was exceptional. He actually made our night extra special. This is what we ordered, the Ginny for drinks, Borek and hummus for apps, the Lamb shank and Chicken pesto pasta thing for mains and some kind of chocolate cake for dessert.

    SALMON
    Sabrina A.

    This was such a cute spot with second floor seating. The food was absolutely delicious I recommend the Branzino or salmon for a little more flavor. They had a variety of wine options as well. Service was friendly but there was a long wait for food and to be checked in on- it was a very busy Saturday night nonetheless. Overall a great spot but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush- its an experience that will take you a bit over an hour!

    Outdoor rooftop patio
    Tony O.

    Came here last week with a few buddies. The food was great, and our waiter was excellent. Unfortunately, the host completely killed the vibe before dinner even started. We were the very first group there right when they opened. The host/manager asked if we had a reservation, and when we said no, he asked for our name and phone number "for the waitlist." What waitlist? The restaurant was completely empty besides us. That already felt unnecessary and ridiculous. Then after seating us, he came back about a minute later and told us we had to move because the table was "reserved for pictures." So you seat us in an empty restaurant just to immediately move us? Makes zero sense. Later during dinner, we noticed they were taking food photos for social media -- except they weren't even using the table they moved us from. So apparently we got moved around for no reason. To make things worse, the host kept looking over at our table throughout the meal, which just added to the awkwardness. Thankfully, our waiter saved the experience because he was genuinely great, and the food itself was very good. But the front-of-house experience was honestly lame and left a bad impression. If my friends weren't already set on eating there, I probably would've walked out after the way things started.

    RED CURRY SEAFOOD RISOTTO
    Ria P.

    I've been so excited to go here for so long, but it's definitely a little overhyped. The spanakopita were way too cheesy, but they were perfectly done other than the excess of cheese. The hummus was divine. The pesto pasta was fine. The seafood risotto was fine. My issue was that none of these were like oh my gosh best thing ever or something I'd want to spend money on going out to eat again. The ashta cake was the best thing I had by far and the most unique!

    Outdoors
    Nicole D.

    This place is hands down the best! Everything on the menu is phenomenal. My family has been dining here for years. Alex and Elson are the best servers and work so seamlessly as a team. The restaurant is gorgeous and has a beautiful covered patio. They also have a bar area that has full service. We will eat here time and time again.

    Orrechiette
    Sam C.

    This is a very nice little place in Old Town. The front is a little hard to find as it's in a little alley and the restaurant is upstairs. The group I was with ordered a good variety of the menu and everything was very good I had the branzino. It's was cooked very well -- the skin was nice and crisp and the meat was flavorful and juicy. I think it could have used a little something more ... Maybe a little more seasoning or maybe a little sauce on the side. The potatoes were also cooked well. I think I would have liked a little something else ... Maybe spinach or something with a touch of acid. The lamb shank looked great and my colleague said it was very good. Service was good.

    Barb B.

    The location was small and tucked away right behind busy Colorado blvd in downtown. Service is excellent and the wait staff are always available to refill waters and drinks. Large party or 14, sat us in the patio. It was uber hot but once the sun was down, it was pleasant to be outside. Ordered everything shown here. I probably would pass on the meze sampling plate. I didn't think it was as great for the price. Everything else was pretty good. I forgot my photo of the cioppino. But nonetheless, it was good.

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    Is the restaurant toddler friendly , do they have high chair or booster seat available?

    Sorry, I do not know. I do not recall seeing any high chairs.

    Did the restaurant change management or chef? Food tastes different from what I remember from a few years ago.

    They did. The ownership changed for the worst also. Think the old owner is in Laguna beach now with old menu

    Hello, can I take a reservation for Father's Day?

    I believe they can, we made our reservation through Open Table.

    Are you going through a renovation? If so, is this impacting the ambiance?

    Hello Christine, we're going through a renovation which is in a new section of our Restaurant. The main dining area with the patio, which has been in business for the last 30 years, has not been affected at all and the ambiance is the same. Thank… 

    Can I bring outside drink into the restaurant?

    No. My wife had a Starbucks blended drink and they took it from us as it was "Not allowed" Dont know about corkage fees.

    Does this restaurant do vaccination verification for dine in?

    Not that I know of. I just walked in and ate. No one asked if I was vaccinated

    What is the covid-19 surcharge about?

    It's a surcharge to cover for all the added expenses the closures took on businesses. Considering the huge hit they all took, I don't mind. Life's not cheap.

    Can we bring our 60lb GoldenDoodle?

    Many people bring dogs to restaurants now Pippa.

    What is the hour for happy hour?

    They discontinued Happy Hour. :(

    Do they still make the shrimp saltado? Please please say yes, it was the best!!

    Hello Stephanie, Thanks for your question. For the last year or so, due to Pandemic, we have scaled down our menu and unfortunately shrimp saltado is one of them. Once… 

    Is it pet friendly on the patio?

    I sure hope not. Animals are unsanitary. I love them, but they belong at home.

    Hi I was able to make a reservation for this weekend on 10/10. Will you be back open by then?

    Is the restaurant open for take out or delivery during this time?

    Hello Jessica, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately we're not open for take out yet. We shall let the public know as soon as we're ready.

    Is this restaurant handicap accessible?

    They will accommodate handicap seating in their street level Rococo area if no private party has reserved it prior. No handicap access up to patio seating.

    Is this handicap accessible? Any elevator

    Don't believe so. Please call to confirm

    Do they have decent options for gluten-free folks?

    I would suggest calling restaurant directly. The menu is available on the cafe website and is marked with several gluten free items. If you have celiac you may want to check if the food is prepared in a gluten free area of the kitchen. The website… 

    Do they have happy hour on Saturday?

    Only Monday through Friday to indulge delicious Mediterranean food.

    Is there heaters outside?

    Yes there are heaters set up in strategic spots on outdoor patio

    Can you bring your own wine?

    Yes you could bring your wine, there will be corkage fee charge of , 1st bottle $25, additional bottles $35… 

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Im sorry, I don't know.

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    Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

    Zephyr Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

    4.6
    (321 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Private events

    Update: Finally decided to try their restaurant with a big group - we were always more than 10 lol…read more Place was easy to find, lots of street parking, there is parking in the back but a bit tight. Of all else fails, there is a lot close to the restaurant. I believe its ok to park there. Food is consistently good! I had already mentioned this in my previous review so no surprise there. Service - very warm, welcoming, its as if we've known each other for years! We loved it so much that we have been coming here several times now. It's becoming our go to Middle Eastern place and we never get tired of it. We are in fact having dinner tonight with a other large group of 20 people. FYI - they do not serve wine but you are more than welcome to bring your own and they will provide the wine glasses without corkage.

    From the moment, my family sat down the people here felt like family, even though it was our first…read moretime there. When Sahag came by to take our order, he taught my toddler how to fist bump. When one of the dishes I ordered specifically for my kid arrived, I was worried it was going to be spicy based on the color. Sahag said it wasn't spicy but offered to bring us something else if our kid didn't like it. Luckily, she loved it. This place has a lot of regulars and it's easy to see why. Everything we got was so good!

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    Zankou Chicken

    Zankou Chicken

    3.8
    (1.9k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I first tried Zankou Chicken in 2013 when my friend recommended it and I'm finally back to have it…read moreagain and it still hits! The rotisserie chicken is amazing, the chicken kebab plate is also one of my favorites. The hummus and tzatziki are my favorite sides and you have to eat it with the pita! Love that it comes on a bed of fluffy rice. The sauces here are so good - garlic sauce and tahini are actually way better than anywhere else. Great deals because most items are under $20. I definitely will have to come back here more often!! Service is friendly and they make everything to order so it's not that fast but it's ok! Ambiance is very casual. Ask the cashier for the bathroom door code!

    have been coming to this causal restaurant for their whole rotisserie chicken for years. Probably…read morethe best rotisserie chicken in the area. The price is reasonable IMO. They can get busy at times. A little wait is worth it. service is overall sufficient. A local burger joint vibe. I may lack the background to appreciate their mediterranean dishes but I have tried them. I still prefer the chicken, it is a safer choice if you are that not into Mediterranean foods. Hot sauce, garlic sauce, and the pita bread are a must. The nutty dessert baklava is good as well, sweet & sticky. Overall. This is a good place that offers amazing rotisserie chicken, way better than the ones from the supermarkets or the wholesales place. Just my two cents. Make your choice wisely ;)

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    Corfu

    Corfu

    4.3
    (558 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    I was at a party and a lady told me that she had a fantastic meal at Corfu, so I made a mental note…read moreto check it out. About a week later I stopped in with a friend for dinner. Family owned and operated; Corfu specializes in Mediterranean food. This friendly neighborhood restaurant is small and quaint and the staff are warm and welcoming, especially Ryan & Maribel who took excellent care of us during our visit. I was curious to try the Muhammara (a dip made of crushed walnuts & red pepper paste.) I've never had it before, but it was particularly good. The fresh warm pita & Muhammara was a delightful combination. I couldn't stop eating it. The Greek Salad was a generous serving comprised of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, & feta. It was plenty for us to share and the dressing was light and not overwhelming. They don't have a full bar. My friend tried two beers. One from Lebanon (Almaza) and another from Greece (Hillas). He liked them both. I had a glass of sparkling wine, which paired well with my meal. The background music was enjoyable and added to the ambience. I didn't realize it was coming from musicians who were playing out front. Ryan informed me that they perform Friday, Saturday, & Sunday evenings. Overall, it was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. I'm grateful for the recommendation and look forward to returning. *Street parking or lot in back.

    Nice Greek restaurant in Sierra Madre. Stopped by here for dinner with some friends. We were able…read moreto make a reservation for 10 people with no problem and we had a nice space in the back. Parking on the street is abundant and we did not have trouble parking. The food here is on the pricier side compared to other places I have had but the food is delicious - specially the appetizer platter which was a hit!

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    Father Nature Lavash Bistro

    Father Nature Lavash Bistro

    4.1
    (757 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Wowww the food here is incredible. Huge portions with fresh ingredients, made with obvious care and…read morereally delicious and elevated flavors. Eveyrthing I got in my order was probably the best version of classic dishes. The amount and variety of veggies per dish was also something I really appreciated! Amongst other things I got the salmon salad which is gorgeous and hard to photo because theres a LOT of salmon in it but it's under all the lovely parsley/veg. Salads can sometimes be a little boring or unsatisfying but I was literally going MM!! with every bite of theirs-- and I could only eat half before getting full, which astonished me because I can eat a lot! Lastly their pickles are SO GOOD. I ordered the pickled veggies not really knowing what they'd be or what amount but again, very substantial portion, great variety of veggies, crunchy, and super tasty brine, and once more, a familiar flavor but with a little something extra that makes it super tasty and special! I am extremely rarely impressed with food enough to leave yelp reviews, but this place deserves all the praise and business!

    I used to work in Old Town and get the chicken Caesar at least once a week. After three different…read moreincidents finding hair or bugs in my food, I stopped coming. Today I was thinking of giving this place another chance so I opened yelp and searched "hair" and "bug" in the reviews. I can see that things haven't changed. Wish it could be different so I could eat here! Their food is really good except for the hair and bugs. Wash your lettuce! Wear hairnets! Imagine how it might ruin your entire life to bite into a wrap and get a long hair. That is all.

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