I have been meaning to try this restaurant for over a year. I first noticed it when I was waiting at the nearby bus station to go to NYC. I can't remember what caught my eye but I knew I had to go eventually. I am so glad I did. The restaurant is one of the most visually appealing restaurants that I have ever been to. I literally felt like I had gone to Greece and the music playing helped create that atmosphere too! Our server was so kind. I was debating between the plaka mousaka and the shrimp linguini. He recommended the mousaka and said if I don't like it he would give me the shrimp linguini. No need to worry, I LOVED it! I'm so glad that he encouraged me to try something new and not go with the safe choice (which I'm sure would've been great too). I can't wait to come back! read more

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As someone who just came back from Greece, this is about as delicious as you could get. Sure, some of the dishes are Americanized, but the food and ambiance feels straight out of a restaurant that you could get over there. Just like with Greece, the portions are incredibly generous. You get food, on top of food, on top of food, and then you are full, and then you get some more! It also helps the food tastes super fresh and is worth every penny. Get yourself plenty because it makes the experience even better. They also have a bakery in the front that also offers tasty options in addition to some local favorites. Their baklava is like the size of a small cake! It is definitely worth taking a piece or two home with you. I am happy I stopped here and look forward to eating here again. read more

We came for the Greek Tasting Wine dinner. So much food. The tasting menu consist of three appetizers. Yes that's correct. I stated three. I have photographed the menu. It also included a salad. With two entrees one being the Spitroast Lamb, the other was the Lavraki (Branzino) filet fish. This was my favorite!! Seasoned perfectly with the lemon oil and capers. It also included two desserts. There was a wine sample that went with every meal. So a total of seven different wines. All pretty much on the dry side. With the exception of the wine that went with the desserts. It was called Paleokairiso,2023. That had a slight sweetness to it. I'm actually a semi sweet wine person. So everything paired well with the meals. I would have to pass on all dry wines but I'm always open to the possibilities. This was an enjoyable experience. We don't live in Baltimore but if you live or work nearby. I highly recommend checking them out. Parking was about a block away. For twenty five cents an hour. Also metered street parking available if you can find it. We would not hesitate to attend another event here. It was definitely worth it. read more

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I took myself on a little solo date here since it's a short walk from my house. What a cute place! It's a restaurant and bakery and the decor is gorgeous. I wish I could remember my servers name because he was so funny and so helpful. He also didn't judge me for getting basically one of everything for just myself lol. I got the grilled calamari, octopus, and lamb chops. I was NOT expecting the calamari to be so huge haha it was so delicious and flavorful though. I always prefer grilled over fried calamari. The lamb chops were juicy and seasoned so well (not gamey at all). And octopus is a favorite of mine anywhere I go, this was a 10/10. I'll 100% be returning here before I move out of this neighborhood! read more

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I've been living in Baltimore for 4 years and I did not know there was a Greek town. My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner at Estiatorio Plaka. The decor is absolutely stunning, and I love that they have their own shop/bakery attached. I was so full from dinner that I did not get to try any deserts but I definitely want to go back for a sweet treat and to grab a couple of their infused olive oils. For drinks I ordered the espresso martini and my boyfriend got this like spicy margarita type of cocktail. Both were delicious. We got the Baked Feta in Phyllo for our appetizer, it was delicious and came out nice and fresh. The flavors were so balanced. For our entrees I got the seafood linguini and my boyfriend got the lamb chops. The portion for the seafood linguini is HUGE, so be prepared to take basically a whole meal to go. The seafood was cooked properly the noodles had great texture and the sauce honestly tastes like the sauce from spaghettios and I mean that in the best way possible. It was yummy and nostalgic. Could've used a tad bit more seasoning though. Same for the lamb, cooked perfectly, tasted good, but wasn't the best lamb chops from a flavor perspective. I was expecting more of burst of flavor. Maybe if they added a little flaky salt right off the grill it would've kicked it up a notch. All in all it was a great dinner. The ambiance was perfect, that service was amazing. And I will 10000% be going back because the couple next to us ordered the Greek roasted chicken and it smelled HEAVENLY. read more

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Beautiful, Greek taverna, superb attentive friendly, service. Delicious moussaka and moist delectable salmon. We admired the broad array of at least 30 visually appealing filo, nut and honey based desserts , but were too full to try even one. Main course portions were very generous. We will certainly return! read more

New huge fan of Estiatorio Plaka!! The restaurant itself is beautiful, the seating area feels upscale while still being welcoming and warm. A group of us came for happy hour and it was incredible. The $1 oysters, mezze spread (with hummus, tzatziki, eggplant, and I think a roe cream cheese), and espresso martinis were all 10/10 for me. Sometimes an espresso martini can be a little bitter but I felt like this one had the perfect balance of sweetness! read more

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One of the best happy hours in the city! Food: Extensive happy hour food menu at great prices. Delicious: $1 oysters, mezze spreads with pita, mini spinach & cheese pies. Skippable: zucchini chips, and the mini gyros were a little dry. All signature cocktails are $7, honestly amazing price and they are strong and tasty! Service: sat at the bar, bartender was lovely, fast, made good recommendations. Ambiance: restaurant is super cute, bright and well decorated; bathrooms are nice and clean. Bonus: restaurant is attached to their bakery, the mini pistachio baklavas are some of the best ever!!! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Happy hour - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I can't say enough good things about this hidden gem. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary with the kid and wanted to grab lunch. I was looking for a place that was not too expensive, with good food, good vibes and family friendly; Estiatorio Plaka (EP) delivered. Located in Greektown, not too far from Canton is EP. They have been opened for less than two years and have a bakery, bar and formal restaurant. The outside of this place does it no justice. In fact, with a secret a door it could easily be a speakeasy. The only difficult part is the parking lot. There is limited street parking and a dedicated parking lot that's a 4 minute walk. We arrived, with our reservation and were immediately seated. The staff were friendly and I appreciated that they had a pillow for my son's back in the high chair. My wife's immediate response was, this place is nice; good choice. We started off with a Bellini and Mimosa which were mixed to perfection. It was the right amount of juice and champagne. Then, we didn't know what to order because everything sounded good so we got the French toast and the kayianas (mixed scrambled eggs). The French toast was very tasty and light; the eggs were flavorful as well. Then, I ordered the gyro which had shaved meat, fries, onions and tomatoes which was just as good. It's refreshing to find a place off the beaten path, that's not over saturated and delivers in all areas (customer service, decor, food quality, etc). We can't wait to return for brunch or dinner. read more

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This is my second time going there . I love their food . The waiter was so nice and funny . This time around I tried different things . The gyro was good and flavorful. The salad was fresh . Also their bakery side omg , has a variety of coffee , wine and pastries . I will go back for sure to try more read more

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Finally ordered delivery from Estiatorio Plaka and I am so happy that I finally took the plunge. Take my feedback knowing that it was delivered! I got the chicken souvlaki pita and fries. The pita bread itself was amazingly flaky and buttered. I'm not sure if they make their own pita or it's just buttered to perfection but I could just eat the pita for days. The souvlaki had fries in it and honestly it would've been better for me without them so consider eating them in the side! The hand cut fries were a bit soggy but I attribute this to the delivery. I might skip the fries next time and try the potatoes that looked delicious! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Chicken Souvlaki Pita - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Another excellent experience at Estiatorio Plaka! From our server who was absolutely amazing, kind, and attentive, to the delicious meals and beautiful setting. This restaurant is a must-try and also a must-revisit. Make sure you save room for dessert and check out their onsite bakery that has all of the best treats and eats to take on the go Cannot wait to go back again, again. Was a great celebration for a good friend. read more

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GET HERE IMMEDIATELY! Came for the lunch special, then stayed for happy hour. Everything was so memorable. Drinks, food, dessert, customer service, ambiance, cleanliness, every single thing EXCEPT the limited parking. We ordered a lot: Pasta Rosa: 10/10 - extremely flavorful and a lot of chicken Avgolemomo soup: 7/10 - not super strong lemon taste as I expected. Still pretty good Oysters: 7/10 - some weird gristle on it, only half dozen Mini spinach & cheese pie: 10/10 - amazing flaky crust. Good filling. Feta fillo honey: 10/10 - a must try. Soooo good. Cheesecake Baklava: 10/10 - threw me off with how good it was. A must try. Ferrero bar: 8/10 Baklava: 10/10 Nutella bracelets: 9/10 Chocolate covered baklava: 10/10 Passion fruit crush: 10/10 Smokey Whiskey: 10/10 Mykonos Highball: 6/10 too syrupy read more

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I love the ambiance of this restaurant! It is like you left Baltimore and are on vacation! I went on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar. I had a great bartender and dinner. I went for lamb but decided to try one of the specials instead. It was the stuffed rockfish and it was filling and delicious. There are many more things on the menu that I want to try so I'll def be back. read more

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Stopped here randomly for lunch and had an amazing experience. I haven't been since the spring and was really delighted to see a lunch special that changes every week. I thought I might just get a pastry but was hungry enough for lunch. The restaurant is huge and I sat in a different location than last time and the sun was shining and it was just so beautiful. I felt like I've been transported to Greece. Nikki was my server and she was ABOVE AND BEYOND. She was so attentive she easily could've just left me alone, but was friendly and really went above with giving me extra napkins and freshly cracking pepper on my burger. It was really an elite experience. I couldn't even finish half the burger as the entree came with a salad. The lunch special was quite cheap and they have one dollar espresso on the menu, which is insane. read more

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Food so fresh and flavorful it took me back to Greece, accompanied by friendly and efficient service.

Located in Greektown, it is what you would expect: delicious Greek cuisine! We made a group reservation and had no issues getting in or seated. The staff Were exceptionally attentive and friendly. Definitely a return visit is in order. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Bougatsa French Toast - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Extremely professional service defined this place. A small garden of Greece nestled in the middle of a concrete landscape, adorned with beautiful decorations and a truly Greek inspired culture made the food taste that much better. I especially appreciated the use of real olive oil and the combination of fast grab and go essentials (coffee brews, baklavas etc.) along with the sit down proper restaurant feel in the back. A must visit place in Greektown. read more

Great crusty garlic bread offered up before a hello. Great service with a smile from multiple staff. Clean quarters with a high tech bathroom. The toilet see s you leave then flushes. Electric eyes on the water spigots and blow dryers. Portions are large throughout. Greeks don't let you leave hungry. Our monster Greek salad was had feta, onions, tomatoes, olives(watch out for the pits, and cucumbers. One entree was mousaka with ground beef and eggplant. It was excellent, but we had to bring home half of it. Same with the baked chicken. Burnt lemon and a olive oil, butter base for heaps of flavor. Mounds of roasted potatoes. Ate some, bagged the remainder. Then we finished with orange cake soaked in some sweet syrup. Totally hit the spot. In Baltimore's Greek town, I'd move them to the head of the line. read more

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Had a lovely family-style brunch with friends and absolutely loved it. The Nutella crepe was to die for, and I tried the eggs called, Kayianas, which was delicious. The ambience truly makes you feel as though you've been transported to Greece. We'll definitely be back for dinner to explore more of their Greek specials. Highly recommend! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Kayianas! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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First time at this location and it was absolutely beautiful!! I have never had such kind service and they gave me the best options! I cannot wait to try their dinner menu. read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Crepe! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

So, I finally got a chance to eat inside the restaurant. Which is funny, because it's right down the street from my house. My partner and I wanted a date night that was close to home because it was raining. From the minute you walk inside, everybody treats you like family. We were seated at a table and didn't really like that option so they quickly gave us another without any problem. All the servers are so friendly! The amount of food you get with a given entree is amazing! I wouldn't have ordered the additional sides that I did had I known one of the meals came with a soup. We had so much food. We were both stuffed. Unfortunately, we were both so hungry we barely took any pictures. I had the fried octopus. She had the octopus special which was served in some type of sauce. She loved it and of course I always love my octopus. I had the red snapper which was the special, along with rice and broccoli. I also ordered a side of sweet potato mash which was amazing! OMG! Let me say again that the sweet potato mash was so good! My partner had the seafood linguine which she absolutely loved. We got some chocolate cake and rice pudding to go. I tasted the rice pudding today and it was Divine. We also took some bites of the chocolate cake when we returned home last night and that thing was Rich! Overall, it was a great experience. Between the food and our servers will definitely be back! read more

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Brunch here was a delightful experience. The shakshuka was light and bursting with flavor, and the fried chicken and loukoumades (like chicken and waffles, but with doughnuts) was decadent. There are so many good looking menu items that we're going back as soon as possible. Even the bread was amazing - slightly grilled/charred sourdough drizzled with olive oil. When we were through with brunch we hit the pastry counter on the way out, which has dozens of options. We're coming back to try the rest of those, too. read more

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First of all the restaurant is open bright and very roomy. The service was great super friendly with great knowledgeable of the menu. The food was fantastic I have the grill octopus. It was perfectly prepared. My wife had the Lamb Shank looked and tasted great I had the sea bass cooked over a wood grill delicious. Desserts inhouse made so fresh read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Sea bass - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Our birthday brunch experience here was top notch. The food came out relatively quickly and was DELICIOUS. I got the Spinach Feta Omlette and it was a sizable plate and all of the ingredients seemed super fresh! Our server was also amazing. Was able to get a side of tzatziki sauce and it may have been the best tzatziki I've ever had. I highly recommend the breakfast potatoes as well. Will absolutely return..thank you!!! read more

Had a great impromptu date night at Estiarorio and am already itching to go back! The service was so high class and the waitress had a great knowledge of the menu. She was very attentive and checked in on us a lot and offered great suggestions while teaching us about Greek wines. The complimentary bread was great, they offered us more but we wanted to save space for the food. The fava dip could've used a little more flavor and salt but the lentils soup was perfectly seasoned! The short rib special was very good too. The drinks were VERY strong but very yummy!! I wish we had space for some of the baked goods that looked INCREDIBLE! I didn't realize they had a coffee shop/bakery until we got there. Will definitely be back for those one day. read more

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We visited this restaurant twice in one week. So surprised by what is inside. A cute bakery in the front then a full blown restaurant in the back. Well decorated. Sat at the bar each time. Happy Hour is a nice touch! read more

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We came here for a little date night after hearing so many positive things about one of the newest businesses to join the community in Greektown, and we loved stopping in for dinner! We were impressed by the decor inside, it's all white and very clean and pristine. Upstairs, where we sat, is just as white and pristine, but had a lot less decoration as it seemed to be used mainly for events. To start, I saw the zucchini chips were highly recommended and they were so delicious! We also had the grilled octopus, which was a meaty balance to the light freshness of the zucchini. I had the seafood risotto for my main dish, which was soooo delicious. My husband had the lamb shanks and honestly, by the time I finished half my plate, he had eaten all of his. Our server was very nice and as attentive as she could be in a room that kept getting busier throughout our dinner. Overall, this is a reasonably priced restaurant with delicious, fresh, authentic Greek dishes. read more

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Bronzino was fantastic as well as traditional Greek salad...Sides need improvement and service was so so, our server had no personality

Our server was friendly, the ambiance was beautiful, and the food delicious! At the end we took some desserts to go, they have it all :) read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Kontosouvli - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is a cute restaurant... very chic, beautiful decor. The customer service was really good. The food portions were hearty and the prices were very reasonable. They have $7 valet parking available as it can be a bit difficult to find parking. The neighborhood seems a bit questionable, so if you're by yourself at night, I would recommend valet for sure. The food was pretty average. I had to add salt, pepper, and lemon to my dishes, but again, healthy servings and plenty of options! I recommend you check it out and let me know what you think! read more

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I have been wanting to try this place after seeing a new Greek restaurant opened in the area. As a lover of Mediterranean food, this experience was highly disappointing. GLOWS: - The decor and overall design of the restaurant is very nice. - The staff was friendly in getting us to the correct dining area and helping us to get seated. Our server was also attentive, as well as bakery staff! -The bakery has a plethora of desserts. The orange cake was pretty good, although it was a little more crispy on top than I prefer. -----they also have house made ice cream. GROWS: -The seat cushions and menus had a lot of stains and crumbs on them. I Love the comfy seating, but it's probably hard to keep seat cushions clean between guests. The menus should be laminated or new paper should be printed for tables-- I might look past an old menu in a bar, but not a place with fine dining pricing - The sagnaki lacked in presentation, was too crisped, and didn't even come with Pita bread. -The red snapper and orzo was an entire disappointment. The fish was completely unseasoned, possibly undercooked, and the orzo lacked flavor overall. -The pork so was mostly pieces of fat, with no real meat served on the platter. The fries were also drenched in grease. The platter also did not come with tzatziki, which they apparently wanted you to pay extra for. We suffered through the platter, not wanting to send everything we ordered back. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore! I have been here several times for dinner and have also enjoyed the bakery. Every time my parents visit they request to come here (and my father is Greek so he is used to good Greek food). My favorite meals are the avgolomeno soup, youvaralakia, and the arni yoivetsi! Everything here is amazing- the staff, ambiance, food. 10/10 for dinner and for the bakery- I need to try the brunch next! read more

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Beautiful restaurant and the service was very kind. I enjoyed my cucumber cocktail very much. The fried feta was amazing and salad was delicious. However they totally missed the mark on our entrees. I was with a party of 5 and not one person enjoyed their food. I ordered the lamb shank and it was severely under seasoned. Someone else at the table also ordered it and it was totally bland and unpalatable. We had to send them back. My sister had lamb chops which she said were very simple, not worth the 40$ price tack for a few chops. The gyro was mostly onions, barely any chicken. We were disappointed with our experience with entrees. I'd consider trying them again and sitting at the bar for drinks and that fried feta with honey again, though! read more

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What a gem in the heart of Greektown! I've been wanting to try this place out since it opened, but just haven't gotten the chance until now. I love Greek food, but haven't been to a really great Greek restaurant since I lived in Chicago; this place certainly comes the closest. First off, the ambience is lovely. It is a lovely oasis and you forget about the hustle and bustle of Eastern Avenue just outside the doors as you are welcomed by cases of freshly prepared baked goods. The restaurant is just past the bakery and has a very nice bar and well-appointed dining room. We were seated very quickly by a friendly hostess who let us know bread is baked fresh each day, and some would be brought out to our table shortly. True to her word, a basket of hot, fresh,well-seasoned bread was delivered to the table momentarily. Our glasses were promptly filled with water and were never empty over the course of the evening. (I particularly appreciate how quickly and quietly the glasses were refilled, almost unnoticeably, which to me, is a hallmark of exceptional service.) Service was exemplary all around from beginning to end, from every single employee with whom we interacted. I'd say it was every bit as good as the service you get at the Charleston, which is high praise. Five stars for service, unquestionably. I'd actually give this a 4.5 star review if that were possible, but since it wasn't, I had to give it 4 stars. The food was excellent overall, but I couldn't give it 5 stars because there were a couple of glaring misses in terms of dishes that were grossly under seasoned. We started with the traditional dolmades and the plaka mezze spreads. The dolmades were excellent and perfectly seasoned grape leaves stuffed with rice and minced beef; I highly recommend them. The plaka mezze comes with 4 spreads: hummus; melitzonosalata (eggplant dip); tzatziki; and taramas. The hummus and meltitzonosalata were both grossly under seasoned, as in I'm not sure if any salt was put in there at all. I don't think it's possible a chef tasted these after preparing them, because there's no way he/she would send it out if they had. I can't remember the last time I had to ask for salt at a restaurant, that's how many years it's been. After adding salt they were better, but because it was standard table salt, only marginally so. The taramas was outstanding, though, and my friend loved the tzatziki. The pita served with the dips was warm, fresh, and delicious. I ordered the avgolemono soup to start. A very generous bowl came out with more fresh, warm bread. Unfortunately, this too was very under seasoned. After adding salt, though, it was quite good with very nice flavors. (I could see myself ordering this again to-go, taking it home and salting it with kosher salt at home.) I'm not sure if tonight was just an off night for the three dishes that were under seasoned, or if the recipes don't call for enough salt, but these were the only dishes that were misses. That aside, the flavors were still quite good, so if they figure out how to incorporate the right balance of salt, all three dishes would be outstanding. The rest of the dishes were all hits. I ordered the moussaka, which is always my go-to so long as it's made with beef and not lamb. The moussaka was delicious, well seasoned, and a very generous portion. My friend ordered the short rib béchamel, which was also very good. The short rib was fork tender, and again, a very generous portion. I think the moussaka was definitely the better of the two, but both were quite good. We also ordered sides of lemon potatoes, beets, and spinach rice. Portions were very large, and all three sides were exceptionally flavorful and well seasoned. From a value perspective, I think this restaurant might be the best value for your money of any restaurant in Baltimore, or anywhere else for that matter. The portions are HUGE, and the quality is really exceptional, even with a few small misses, which I'm hoping are just one-offs. The incredible service puts this place over the top for me. I'm going to start recommending it to all of my friends as a regular place we should be working into our rotation. They have a brunch menu that looks amazing. The bar is very inviting, so I definitely want to try out their happy hour specials during the week, too. read more

Came here for a girl night out dinner on a weeknight and was immediately blown away by the ambiance of this restaurant! GORGEOUS inside that captured the vibes of Santorini. Lots of seating available as well. They were accommodating with a high chair which is a plus too. We found out that happy hour is only at the bar, but they had an extensive wine and cocktail menu with some beer and other options too. We got a white and red wine and both were great ($13 per glass). For food we split the dip starter which came with a small portion of 4 different dips and pita. All were yummy. I ordered off the specials menu and got lamb which was delicious. It came with soup and mini desert for $22 which I thought was a good price. Everyone in my party was pleased with their meals! Service was pretty good, but we felt that our waitress didn't check in enough, but nbd. Staff was friendly overall. Will definitely be back! Also do not miss out on the full Greek bakery they have on the other side of the restaurant!!! read more

Want to go to Greece but don't have the PTO? Plane tickets are way too expensive? Head over to @estiatorioplaka For starters, this restaurant and bakery is BEAUTIFUL! The moment I walked in the doors, I felt like I stepped into a Greek tavern, filled with the aroma of sweetness from the bakery. Customer service was impeccable! Featured: Fried Calamari w/ a black ink, mayo, and lemon sauce 8/10 Baked Feta in Phyllo 10/10 Zucchini Cakes 9/10 Kalamakia (w/ chicken) 9.4/10 No bake Cheesecake 8/10 Passionfruit Crush cocktail Thank you @estiatorioplaka for the invite, the amazing food, and for excellent customer service given by Jay! #boujiebudgetblogger #danigirlliving #itsdgl #baltimorefoodie #manifestingmeetkeithlee #baltimorefoodie #foodblogbae #baltimorerestaurants #dineanddash #foodiegal #wherewebouttoeatat #willtravelforfood #foodblogbae #foodreviewer #yelp #yelpelite #yelpbaltimore read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Zucchini chips - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Heard about their amazing happy hour and it did not dissapoint! $1 draft beer & oysters! $6 cocktails! The drinks were incredible as well as the food. We had the mezze spread, spinach & cheese pie, and decided to split the mini gyros as we were pretty stuffed from our apps. Service at the bar was incredible. I didn't get our bartenders name, but she was great and very attentive. We loved the atmosphere here and can't wait to come back to try more of their menu!! 10/10 spot!! read more

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Taste: 5 paws Value: 4 paws Adjustments: +1 paw for live entertainment Overall: Great food and generous portions, though slightly more expensive than other nearby Greek restaurants. The ambience and live entertainment more than makes up for this though! read more

Estiatorio Plaka - Mix grill platter, lamb chops, grilled fish, and spinach rice - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Andreas is the best Baltimore server I have had in a long time. He is kind, knowledgeable, and so great. The food is amazing, drinks are to die for, and the space is beautiful! A hidden gem, but not hidden for long. read more