Damascus Restaurant

Very good above average Greek food with a very active bar business which seems to draw the after…read morework younger to middle aged crowd. They offer all the main traditional Greek dishes. My Avgolemon soup and pisitisio was excellent, the only surprise was the galaktoboureko while acceptable, I prefer the traditional original layered version, rather than the modern rolled version. Overall a good dining experience!

This was our first time at Yianni's, after many years of driving by and wanting to stop, and it…read moreexceeded expectations! The resturant is as beautiful on the inside as the outside. The bartender let me try the different Greek wines before ordering a glass. We wanted everything of the menu, but landed on the flambé cheese ( amazing!) and the shrimp appetizer. Both so good.... We hung out for a little while longer enjoying our wine and sangria and decided to get more apps to try. Round two we got a trio of dips and tried the hummus, the eggplant spread and the potato dip. All 3 were delicious and it was served on n such a cool tray! We also tried the zucchini and eggplant chips. They were so thin and light and crispy... the best thing we tried! I felt like we had a really fancy date night with wonderful ambiance and high quality food at Yiannis!

Saganaki

Eggplant hummus veg platter.

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Simply Greek

4.7(310 reviews)

68.4 mi

Food was delicious !! Service was GREAT!! Nice clean restaurant . Menu had so many amazing…read moredishes.Waiter and waitress were very helpful in recommending dishes. Will love to dine here again

Excellent food and service. Was in the area for a work conference and would definitely go back.read more

Dine-in section

Shrimp Souvlaki Platter

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Blue Olive Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7(152 reviews)

30.2 mi

My Albanian wife and I loved our lunch experience here. It was our first time…read more They had a special hummus with ground lamb appetizer. The ground lamb didn't overpower the already expertly executed hummus and added fantastic depth and richness. We also sprung for the grilled calamari tubes and the chef did a great job of not overcooking while achieving an excellent char. We shared the baked cod and the spice was delicate and perfect. Using cured lemon was a very clever idea as the sauce was not too strong but still had depth; the saffron and turmeric were well balanced. The fish itself was NOT overcooked and flaked perfectly. The vegetables were also executed well and cooked so they could be eaten with the same bite. The star of the show was still the cook on the fish with the wonderful sauce. The sever gave us some Moroccan mint tea which was also wonderful. We will be making the drive from the Maine Line to just to dine here again.

An absolutely authentic and excellent restaurant! The octopus is excellent and so is the baba…read moreganoush. Also the gyros and everything else. Great service and overall a first rate experience. One of the best Greek/Turkish menu meals I've had in the US. 5 stars!

Mezze platter

Moroccan Lamb Shank

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Fresh toasted pita

Elia Greek Restaurant

4.3(227 reviews)

38.8 mi

This was the best Greek food I have ever had 10/10. The waitress was supper helpful, supper funny ,…read morequick to get us water and food . Inside of the restaurant was beautiful it made you feel like you were in Greece . The food was to die for the pasta , the pita bread and hummus was chef kisses.

I am here before the concert across the street. Spinach pie which can with lemon potatoes and beet…read moresalad! Absolutely delicious! Service is excellent. So many employees taking care of you. My bff got the chicken giro. Had a nice salad with it and a choice of lemon potato or fries. I enjoyed my time here once again. Healthy and quite delicious. I'm so grateful to be nourished here. Charming . My belly is full and I have leftovers.

Mix Grilled Platter

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Outside seating year round.

Eat Greek

4.4(156 reviews)

38.1 mi

Eat Greek is incredible and run by the nicest people. There are a few tables in the back for dining…read morein but I almost exclusively do take out or delivery from here these days and they are consistent and reliable. Their skewers of all varieties and the Greek fries are my favorites and I also enjoy the spanakopita but it must be well done for me. Support small business!

Casual Greek spot with delicious gyros. The food came smoky pretty slowly considering we were the…read moreonly patrons dining in but still good.

Cute sitting area in the back

Eat Greek -- feta fries

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Eat Greek storefront

Opa Greek Grill

4.5(196 reviews)

72.7 mi

Sooo delicious! Cozy, welcoming and clean atmosphere. Staff is friendly, service was great…read more Daughter, "Lamb Souvlaki was amazing!" Son: "Fried Calamari was light and crispy." Me: "Spanikopita was packed with Spinach and feta, fantastic!" I had it as a platter with a Greek salad and lemon potatoes. The platter made it a complete meal. Highly recommend this place!

Warwick, NY - what a fantastic Greek eatery! We dropped in for lunch while doing some activities in…read moretown. The restaurant is casual in ambiance but the quality and presentation of the food are more deluxe than I expected. We ordered the five dip sampler which is amazing, and the chicken souvlaki platter was perfect - the cubes of chicken are beautifully seasoned and grilled. Service was warm and friendly. While my child doesn't need it anymore, I appreciated that there's a cute and cozy baby changing station in the (clean) bathroom which you don't see in many small family restaurants. It's popular local place and for good reason!

Indoor Seating, Interior, Vibes, Inside

Chicken souvlaki platter (served with Greek salad, pita, choice of lemon potatoes, rice or fries, and sauces)

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Outside, Parking, Store Front, Outdoor Seating, Street View

The Greek Shack

4.8(23 reviews)

41.4 mi

I love Gyros! I have had Gyros in many places across the U.S.. Some I like more than others, but I…read morehave always at least been able to eat what I have been served... Until today when I ordered a Gyro from The Greek Shack. They showed fries on the Gyro in the picture but did not mention them in the description, while providing an upgrade option for fries, so I assumed I would not get fries on my Gyro. In my very strong opinion, fires don't make a Gyro better. In my even stronger opinion overcooked fries that were cooked in very very old oil and smell rancid and are nothing more than mush don't make ANYTHING better. The fries were gross. I picked them out of my food and gave the Gyro a fighting chance. Gyro meat should be freshly sliced off the spit for the best results. The gyro meat at The Greek shack is pre-formed and frozen. They even made it worse in the reheating as it was also overcooked and tasted off. Nothing authentic going on here, they just reheat frozen meat that came from a factory. This was hands down the worst Gyro I have ever tasted. Not close. There are no competitors. The Tzatziki, which I ordered an extra side of, is also the worst Tzatziki sauce I've had. Just tastes dull, no pop from the lemon or garlic and no discernable mint or dill. I mean the sauce is pure white, so I'm pretty sure they do not use mint or dill in the recipe. I'm so incredibly disappointed. I worked a long day and thought I was taking a safe bet on one of not only my favorite food items but one that was also my father's favorites. I've been eating Gyros on the regular for more than 40 years now and I travel for work so I eat them all over. I've had them in Coronado, CA, Denver, CO, SLC, UT, San Francisco, CA, KC, MO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Boise, ID, Billings, MT. And more. I love Gyros. This one was gross. I could not eat it.

Stopped by while driving through and promised the owner (and ourselves) we'd come back ... and we…read moredid. To our delight the food was as good as we remembered with generous portions of fresh ingredients. Small and cozy, it is like a touch of Greece in the Pennsylvania mountains. Highly recommended.

Greek Gyro (Beef/Lamb) Sandwhich

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Greek Brothers Taverna

4.6(42 reviews)

36.8 mi

The first menu we received at our new house was from Greek Brothers Taverna, so it was only right…read morethat we give the establishment a try! This restaurant is so cute inside (though, we ordered to-go). Naturally, we went for some of the classics: grape leaves, chicken gyro, chicken fingers and fries for the tiny queen. The grape leaves were yummy- and the portion was very generous. The chicken gyro was decent, the fries were missing flavor- thank goodness for the tzatziki sauce to enhance the flavor. Chicken tenders and fries were incredibly underwhelming, even for a toddler. I think we might give some other greek options a try before returning, though it's very conveniently located.

Excellent food and great service. The hummus is amazing and is the best I have had in PA.read more

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Opa Taverna

4.3(392 reviews)

45.6 mi

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The service was excellent. The waitstaff were wonderful. The food was well priced and deliciousread more

What has happened to Opa? This used to be one of my favorite places, but when I recently brought an…read moreout-of-town guest, I was honestly embarrassed by the quality of the gyros. The meat was shredded, overcooked, dry, and lacked any real flavor other than grease. It reminded me more of something you'd get from a food truck than from a restaurant I used to love. I'm not sure what's changed, but unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. I truly hope this was just an off day because I'd love to see Opa return to the quality it used to have.

Looks authentic. Tastes supermarket

Lamb & Beef Gyro Platter

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Jupiter J.

4 years ago

One of the best culinary experiences I've had the pleasure of experiencing. We enjoyed a birthday celebration with a group of 6, and we all sat in amazement with the never-ending dishes of appetizers, sides, and platters that quickly filled our table... Excellent food and service beyond compare. Our waitress, Sabrina, who's been there for a number of years, is one of the most friendly and knowledgeable people you could ever hope to find on the staff of any restaurant. Nothing but 5 stars for our trip to Damascus; if you have the opportunity, go; you will not be disappointed. read more

Jessica L.

14 years ago

I am a big fan of middle eastern food and have tried many of the local restaurants. Damascus has the most delicious food by far, so I make the trip to get my fix of fattoush with grilled chicken with some surkey on the side. I've tried recipes from lots of sources to try to replicate the fattoush, but they don't come close. The setting is just a local neighborhood corner with a few tables, but everything I've had is fantastic. read more

Kristin M.

8 years ago

Absolutely wonderful food . The staff is very friendly. The atmosphere makes me feel very comfortable. Like I am at home and around family . I could eat here every day . I was there with in the past month. Planning on stopping in for lunch soon. Service was fast . I ate hummus with pita bread, and babaganoush . The restaurant was very clean. Can't wait to try dinner there . read more

Jenette S.

4 years ago

Stopped in because the online reviews were very positive, and we're glad we did!! Food was awesome- very fresh and delicious! Chicken kebab was so tender and tasted great. Waitress was very helpful, kind, and attentive. We absolutely will be going back! Such a jewel in the middle of Allentown. read more

Edwin R.

8 years ago

Best middle eastern food in the valley! We enjoyed the maza style dishes to the belly dancer on a Friday night. The service was fantastic too. Some of the best tabouli and hummus I've had. We will be back. read more

Andi S.

9 years ago

Party of nine foodies...terrific food--excellent service. Great way to end the day with co-workers ! Garlic Chips are sure to keep vampires in check read more

Giuseppe L.

3 years ago

Great staff!!!! AMAZING FOOD!!!! RECOMEND 100%. The Amviance is amazing and you feel embraced with the food!

Hannah A.

3 years ago

The best Syrian food in the Lehigh Valley. Whenever I'm in Allentown I always make sure to stop at Damascus

Judy B.

12 years ago

This was an awesome meal!! Delicious!! Everyone was so very nice! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Kalean W.

5 years ago

This was my first time here and will be definitely not my last time. Wonderful service and amazing food..

Damp S.

9 years ago

Its so good. The falafel is the best in the town. Great chicken sandwiches. Nice people. Good service

Alex S.

4 years ago

Great food and reasonable prices. I eat here every time i come to Allentown. Love this place

Agnes G.

4 years ago

Delicious food. Always had lunches from there. Great variety of food. Something different

Victoria A.

13 years ago

Food speaks for itself...not a huge fan of the area, or I would go there much more

Parker H.

4 years ago

was not good at all. service was slow, food cold, just not what we expected

Jason V.

11 years ago

They have great food! Get the fried cauliflower. It's amazing!

Jessie S.

4 years ago

very good food and very good service.

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