I had intended to enjoy lunch at one of the more popular and more visible restaurants on the main strip but the traffic and parking was absolutely crazy so that wasn't going to happen. Turned down a random side road and found this restaurant - so very glad that I decided to stop here for lunch! Fortunately they had a parking lot, small and very tight, but it worked. Lots of seating indoors and some outdoors as well. I choose the indoor seating since the outside seating is very close to the road. A very big menu, enough choices to satisfy everyone. We got an open face gyro platter with oven roasted potatoes, salad, and chicken soup. The food was delicious. I would certainly order our meals again. I have to tell you that the portions are huge! And that's a good thing because I like to eat a lot, you just need to be aware of the large portions if you're ordering appetizers etc with a meal. A couple at the table next to us had ordered a fried calamari appetizer and it looked so beautiful - lightly breaded and fried to a delicious golden color. I was honestly wishing I could try their calamari, LOL. But the portions are incredibly huge, the other table ended taking a lot offood home with them when they left. Overall this place was great - delicious food, good service, very clean restrooms. read more

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Costas is a small looking restaurant that is actually huge. There is seating inside and out. We came for a drink around 9pm-ish and sat outside. I enjoyed my large $7.99 Coronarita, but my friends Jalapeño margaritas wasnt a hit. They used pickled jalapeños, which is odd. Very affordable. I like the picture board for their meals. It looked old, so i think dishes would pop more if it was updated. We didnt eat so I cant speak on food. Staff was friendly and it was a good night to sit on the tables on sidewalk. This side street off the main Docadenese street doesn't get as much traffic but is still pretty lively. Definitely worth walking a block or so off the main sponge dock road. read more

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. I can't recommend Costas enough. It's a little hidden gem just a short walk from the waterfront, and I always bring friends and family here. The food is traditional and truly makes you feel like you're dining in a charming Greek island village. It's affordable, and the service is fast and friendly read more

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Here are my photos! I wanted to make sure everyone got to see the delicious Dolmades dinner with a cup of minestrone soup. read more

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Recently visited after wife had been here once before and had an amazing visit. Her and her friends had several apps and loved everything. So flavorful and fresh they couldn't stop talking about it. So her and I went in to just grab a gyro before going out. The first girl who waited on us didn't understand that we wanted to share a gyro, so someone else came out after five minutes or so to clarify. No biggie, but thought gyro was pretty standard. Super friendly service and our gyro came out a few minutes later...as you can see...it's big!! We shared and were plenty full after. We did note the lamb was a bit crispy/overcooked, and the tzatziki sauce was plentiful (which was nice)...but didn't have a lot of zing to the sauce. Wish it was a little tangier, and the meat not so well done. We'll come back though as there are so many options to choose from and service was friendly! read more

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First time here & first time to try octopus & calamari that wasn't fried. Both were excellent. They had a delicious olive oil, lemon sauce with Greek seasoning. The Greek salad was excellent too. We had a very nice server who patiently answered all our questions. We will be returning! read more

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My family & I had a nice time visiting Costa's restaurant. We ordered a plethora of food and sat inside by the window. The restaurant itself is nicely designed and has a private parking lot for its guests which we appreciated. They do have outdoor seating as well. The inside feels a bit tight and it was unclear where the host stand was to find out where to sit. As far as the food, the saganaki was well prepared. The Greek salad was a generous portion and absolutely delicious. The moussaka was missing a bit of flavor but the dolomites and the gyro meat were fantastic. The service was alright but wished we had received a bit more attention. The drink specials are fantastic at this location as well. Especially the fact that a large pitcher of beer is $8.99. That should be noted as well. Thanks Costa's! read more

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Had to have my hand hold the sandwich to show the massive size of this thing! The restaurant is located toward the end of the main hub of shops and we learned about it because people were passing out menus with a coupon for a free slice of baklava. They had a lot of veggie options so knew I had to check it out. Not only was the falafel sandwich flavorful and giant, it was also affordable! 12.99 for this massively filling sandwich, the ingredients were falling out of the pita other was so stuffed. We also were served fast and thr staff were all friendly. read more

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The service was very good and the food was very good as well. They weren't too busy and the service was very quick. Both of us got the lamb shanks which are pretty standard fare for the Tarpon springs restaurants. These were among the best in the area. read more

We stopped here for lunch after being handed on one corner, menus from three restaurants. We sat on a bench there, and decided on Costas. The lunch special we selected and shared, was a Roasted Lamb Souvlaki with all the toppings, including a Greek Salad, for $16.99. We also ordered a 2for1 draft beer, Amberbock, $4.99, and a complementary Baklava dessert. The salad was huge and included the classic potato salad on the bottom and perfectly seasoned with the perfect amount of dressing and crispy Romaine lettuce and plenty of Feta cheese. We were also brought complementary bread and spread. The Lamb Souvlaki came rolled up in parchment and aluminum foil and was so packed and large, I ended up unrolling it on a plate and eating it with a knife and fork. The lamb was in chunks and was tender and tasty, and the the pita bread had a nice chew. The complimentary Baklava was as good as any I've eaten. What a very affordable lunch that we shared and really filled us both up. I highly recommend and would definitely return. read more

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While it may not look as glamorous as some of the other restaurants in Tarpon springs, the value and quality here is easily as good as if not better than any of the others. Don't skip this place! Brought family here late and we were sat and catered to like we owned the place! Portions are great and food is excellent! read more

Costas Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

A True Taste of Greece in the Heart of Tarpon Springs My family and I visited Tarpon Springs on November 15th for the Seafood Festival and decided to grab lunch nearby. We passed several places, but Costas Restaurant was absolutely packed -- and now I know why. We followed the crowd and ended up finding one of the best Greek meals we've ever had in Florida. From the moment we walked in, you could feel the energy of a well-loved local spot. Service was fast, friendly, and genuine -- the kind of place that clearly takes pride in its food and its reputation. I ordered the lamb gyro, and it was perfection. The lamb was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, wrapped in soft, warm pita. The tzatziki sauce was spot-on -- creamy, garlicky, and bright with just the right tang of lemon. You can tell it's made fresh every day. We also had the fried clam strips, and they were done exactly right -- crisp, golden, and full of flavor without being greasy. The batter was light and seasoned perfectly. Every bite tasted fresh. It's easy to see why Costas is such a staple in the Tarpon Springs community. They don't just serve food; they serve the heart of Greek heritage. Sitting right in the middle of this beautiful town, surrounded by shops, waterfront charm, and that warm small-town magic, it's the kind of place that stays with you long after the meal ends. Whether you're a local or just visiting Florida, make time to stop here. Costas captures everything that makes Tarpon Springs special -- great people, incredible food, and a true sense of community. read more

Costas Restaurant - "Lamb Gyro with fresh tzatziki -- tender, flavorful, and made right" - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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This is your classic Greek restaurant with all the good stuff. I only do. They have the Gyro platters, but they also have leg of lamb, Greek potatoes, spanikopita, as well as grilled octopus and fried smelts! All very delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Wonderful fresh grilled snapper with Greek potatoes and salad. We come here as often as possible for amazing Greek food read more

Costas Restaurant - Grilled snapper with lemon and garlic olive oil - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

This is a long overdue review!!! We cycle a lot and Costa's has become our go to lunch spot towards the end of the ride. I have zero clue why this restaurant has such low yelp ratings... but I service can be brusque and it can be crowded. For optimal portions and service, try costas midweek. We noticed that weekend prep and portions were less stellar. Now the food! The Greek salad is stellar and so filling with the potato salad and healthy amount of feta. The grilled octopus is also to die for and family members raved about the bread and olive oil (I pass on this due to gluten). Portions are general and pricing is very reasonable. If you're in the mood for authentic Greek fare, look no further than read more

Best Greek food ! Wonderful octopus Great great food Super well service Geral Greek salad Beer super cold Be back for sure read more

We ordered Greek salad, spanakopita and appetizer of Doka. Also drafts beer, 2 for 1 all day. Limited selection (Bud, Shocktop or Amber bock) Service is slow, atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The Doka was unexpectedly tasty, the shredded pita added a lovely nutty flavor. The salads were a fantastic blend of lettuces and vegetables- the potato salad was nicely done- nothing especially overpowering in tastes. Spanakopita was the absolute piece de resistance- delicious blend of spice, lemon and cheese - At the end of the meal, I was happy and will definitely come back to Costas! read more

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This place has real good authentic Greek cuisine. Tonight we had Spanikopita (awesomely delish) and a Greek Salad (perfect), the ambience is a bit dated but who cares when the food really hits the spot. If you are hanging nextdoor at Tarpon Taphouse, they will bring your food directly to you. read more

been here many times in the past, but doubt again. had their watered and iced down 2 for 1 sangrias and an appetizer, $20. as somebody who's been coming to the area yearly for probably 25 yrs, I noticed all those stores across the Inc our favorite Fournos bakery are all gone . I asked the server who's been there many years about it and she basically blew me off, no discussion, uninterested , " yeah, they're all gone". thanks but that I could see. figured I'd ask the cashier who's been there I believe is the boss, exact same thing. thanks for the great info Costa's, bad customer relations, be a little more engaging and friendly, there's lots of other places to choose from. read more

As usual, one of my favorite places in Tarpon springs!! Great food! Great drinks! Great company!! Service was spot on. Left full and happy! Just like you supposed to do! read more

Excellent food, super large portions. We had a classic Greek salad and Dulmas. Along with a lamb pita and Baklava. Looking forward to trying more menu items read more

I'm not sure what's with the bad reviews. In my opinion, this is one of the best Greek (and more underrated) restaurants in Tarpon Springs. And as a Greek, I consider this high quality food! Our server was friendly and went above and beyond to check that we were satisfied. They have indoor seating as well as a couple of tables outdoors. My mom and I were intrigued by the 2 for $1 Sangria deal and gave these drinks a shot. The sangrias were fruity, fizzy, and refreshing. They weren't as strong on the alcohol as I would've expected, but it was fine. To start off, we ordered the Greek salad. Now here's an interesting fun fact: Greek salad in the Tampa/Tarpon Springs area is made with a hidden potato salad inside. So if you taste some potato salad, don't be surprised! My mom ordered the spanakopita. This was very hearty and had a generous amount of filling. For my main course, I ordered the grouper sandwich. Comes with fries and tartar sauce on the side. The grouper sandwich was delicious! This was served hot and the fish was cooked perfectly. Fries were good for pairing. Great food portioning. For dessert, we ordered the baklava and frappes. The baklava was fantastic! Perfect sweetness and layering of the filo. Tasted like what my mom would make. The frappe was similar to the ones I've had in Greece. All in all, I felt like I was back in Greece with this experience. Inexpensive food and I would definitely come back here when I'm in the area again :) read more

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Huge fan. Have been here a handful of times now and haven't had a bad meal. Priced fair and their Greek wine is delicious. Happily took a party of 9 in an hour before they closed and treated us kindly. Thank you! We will be back. read more

What a great little find! All you can eat crab legs on Thursdays as well as a fabulous menu! Will be back! Love my town, local LQ read more

Costas Restaurant - Flaming yummy gooey cheese! - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Costa's is a family-oriented restaurant located on the Sponge Docks. The welcoming staff greets you always with a smile and is very attentive. The menu has a variety of Greek foods and appetizers. The food is delicious, and the staff and atmosphere are inviting. Costa's is an excellent staple in Tarpon Springs. read more

Costas Restaurant - Chicken Souvlaki Platter with lemon potatoes - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

My husband and I had a great experience here. We came last minute on a Saturday night and did the price fixe dinner for two which included bread, a Greek salad, an appetizer of choice, 2 entrees of choice, a bottle of wine, beer or sangria and 2 desserts. What a deal! The Greek salad was incredible. The spanikopita appetizer melted in our mouths. I got the gyro plate and my husband got the chicken souvlaki plate. HUGE PORTIONS, delicious and flavorful! Baklava for dessert was very good. This is an authentic Greek restaurant in the heart of downtown Tarpon Springs. The service could have been improved in the beginning of our interaction by not waiting 10 minutes to get greeted by our server but once we were helped, she was kind and efficient! Happy we came! read more

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DELICIOUS!!! We drove here from Tampa for some Greek food and it was amazing! We started with the saganaki and then split a gyro. Both were amazing! The staff was amazing too!! Super kind and inviting! We will definitely be back! read more

Costas Restaurant - Gyro Sandwich - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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The crab legs were horrible. Old, overcooked, fell apart in your hands or stuck to the shell. There was a leak in the roof and rainwater fell on our seat. Overpriced at 46 dollars per person for this unacceptable garbage. Soooo sad I chose this place for seafood. I want my money back!!!! A real vacation downer considering all the delicious restaurants i could've chosen. NEVER NEVER EVER AGAIN! STEER CLEAR! read more

I've been in hospital end of last year have lost taste buds and yesterday finally got to tarpon springs went to costas my go too since Mykonos isn't as good as it was ... this place never disappoints it's off the main stripe but parking is so nice to be able just to park no charge but I ordered saganoki village salad spanakopita and octopus's appetizers ... my taste buds were back my mouth was a explosion of goodness I had them bring all at once it was all hot and so good this place a must try I had enough for 2 days it was so great please try you won't be disappointed read more

Costas Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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The best charred octopus and lemon potatoes!! Very good service too, the waitresses are always friendly. A plus is being able to leave your car in their parking lot while you roam around the village! read more

Don't say it's grouper when it ain't. I won't be going back! Service and food mediocre at best!

3.5 Stars If you don't know this, Tarpon Springs has a bunch of Greek restaurants within walking distance from one another so it's very competitive and they're also fighting for your attention. We opted for Costa's because they seems reasonable. The dalmatas were phenomenal, one of the best I've had in ages! The conch fitters were a gamble, a couple of them were undercooked and still raw in the center but the cooked ones were great and had a small kick to them. The calamari and smelts were heavily under seasoned with no salt at all but the octopus was perfect. I cannot fault the service, they were amazing and attentive. read more

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We each had the hamburger platter. They tasted great and were cooked to perfectio. Generous portions of fries and a hàlf pound burger. Service could use a little help. People who came in after us got their appetizers before they came for oira read more

Wonderful Greek food. We had grouper, salad, and baklava. The portions were huge. We were the only customers in the dining room and the service was fantastic. Restaurant was clean and had a good ambiance. read more

When in Tarpon Springs, you visit the sponge docks. You also must eat some authentic Greek food for the true experience, which was our task for the day. We made our way in to Costa's Restaurant, which boasts being open since 1977, after wading through the endless plethora of Greek restaurants in the area. We actually made our final decision based on the lack of a wait to get in to the door. We were seated quickly and given a menu, but it took another 15 minutes for someone to bring us some water. At that, they wouldn't even let us place the food order yet. We had been seated in the restaurant for a good 40 minutes before our food came. My wife ordered the Souvlaki chicken with rice and a bowl of the soup of the day. She called it Greek penicillin, but I'm sure it had another name, but it consisted of Chicken and lemon with egg. I ordered a standard gyro sandwich and a small Greek salad. The salad was enormous and was more than enough to call a meal, but the pita for the gyro was so small that it couldn't even qualify as a handheld sandwich. There was ample meat to pile on, by it was very dry, even when buried in Tzatziki sauce. We also ordered a side of hummus. It was very garlicky, quite possibly to ward off evil spirits... After our meal, our server was nowhere to be found, again keeping us waiting way longer than we needed to be there. We found her in another room tallying up our bill by hand on a piece of paper. I'm pretty sure that she overcharged us from the prices on the menu, but I was so ready to leave by that point that it was hardly worth arguing. We were also charged a "non-cash surcharge" on the final bill which I though was tacky. With so many other options in the area, I cannot find a reason to return for another visit. Next time I'll just wait in line at one of the more popular restaurants in the area. read more

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We stopped at Costa on a very hot day after exploring the lovely town of Tarpon Springs. As usual, I resorted to Yelp for recommendations and carefully chose this establishment based on reviews and proximity. It was late in the afternoon but the restaurant was full to the max; instead of waiting we went right to the bar. It was loud and busy, service was slow even at the bar. The server, who later turned out to be the owner was attentive although a bit aloof. He immediately placed two glasses of water and menu and disappeared into the kitchen. We survey the menu with interest and make our choices; shortly after the server takes our orders. Our drink orders are Greek beer and Greek house White Wine, both turned out to be great selections, (we buy bottles to take home on our way out). We split an order of Saganaki as appetizer, and my hubby has the Gyro platter while I have the whole Snapper. Oh my! What a leisurely and delicious meal! We both enjoyed the food and experience at Costa's and we will for sure return! read more

While in Tarpon Springs, I was excited about having Greek food at another place on Dodecanese until I stopped in a little bakery and exchanged pleasantries with the woman there. When I told her our dinner plans she kind of made that "Oh, honey, no!" face and recommended Costa's. She said it was where the Greeks in Tarpon Springs went to get a taste of the old world. Maybe that was a line of crap but Costa's was delicious and I found it to be reasonably priced. I ordered all the foods except dessert and ended up eating too much of it and still had so many leftovers. In addition to great food, they also have cheap draft beer and sangria. The kids menu has staple items as well as a few little Greek options for more adventurous little palates. They have a small parking lot right next to the building for customers. Opa! read more

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Great place to eat! Wonderful service and food was amazing...we are now fans of Greek food!

I came in from out of town and a friend and I came here for lunch. The salad and lamb shank meal were delicious with generous portions! The wait staff was very friendly! I look forward to eating here again the next time I come to visit! read more

My wife and I were just casual walk-ins who happened to find this great restaurant. The two waitresses were busy handling a large family in the main dining room but still managed to take excellent care of us without delay. The food was even better than their service. We highly recommend Costas! read more