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    Greek Grotto

    3.1 (77 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rice plate with chicken, hummus and pita bread
    Tara S.

    I liked the Greek Grotto, located inside the Kuhio Food Court. It was easy to order, the service was friendly and the food came out quickly. There's a lot of seating in the court but it can also get very crowded, so finding a seat can be challenging. I had the Rice plate with chicken. It had seasoned chicken, cauliflower, and zucchini with basmati rice and covered in tzatziki sauce. It was great! I couldn't finish it, but I wanted to! My daughter had the Greek fries and the hummus with pita which she said was really good. The Kuhio Food Court has a big selection of restaurants to choose from and I'm glad I chose Greek Grotto!

    Gyro salad no cheese
    Lori I.

    Located in Kuhio St Food Hall in International Marketplace, which is an upscale food court. Prices are high at all eateries but this one might be the healthiest option available. Glad I didn't look at the reviews before I ordered here! I really liked my gyro salad. The cucumbers were sliced really thinly, lettuce was very fresh, dressing was delicious. I ordered with no cheese or onions. Would order again.

    Small Menu
    Laura M.

    Noisy at the 7pm dinner hours. Don't expect to hear each other. The selection of food at the Greek Grotto is limited but that helps them out it together somewhat quickly with only the 2 people working. Owners might consider adding more help to serve more people since many people walked away.

    Jenn G.

    One of the things that I've come to appreciate about Honolulu is the diverse food offerings that can be found everywhere. I never thought I'd be enjoying Greek food in Hawaii but that is exactly what I found myself doing during one of the first days of my recent trip to Oahu. Greek Grotto is located inside Kuhio Food Hall. Their menu consists of gyro wraps, rice plates and greek salads. Meat choices include beef, lamb, chicken and falafel. They also have hummus, baba ganoush and pita bread. I chose to get a rice plate with beef and lamb for $17. The plate included basmati rice with roasted cauliflower, zucchini, egg plant and tzaziki sauce. Overall I thought the flavors were on point. The meat was tender and paired quite well with the tasty rice and veggies. I did think $17 was a little bit on the high side but nevertheless did enjoy my meal here.

    Gyro, came with a side salad. Really good.
    Noelle Y.

    We stumbled upon this place in the Kuhio food hall in Waikiki and I'm so glad we did! There were a lot of option around but I love Greek food and wanted to try. My husband got a beef/lamb gyro and I got a salad. They were both delicious! I would definitely go back again if I'm in Waikiki. The price was normal and we got a lot of food. We were both stuffed after. The food came out pretty quickly as well. It's in a food hall so it's pretty busy and crowded but we were able to find a seat. I think this is a great place to stop if you want something a little different

    Cynthia A.

    I'm limited to food options due to dietary restrictions so I was happy to find a place with healthier options. The food is great but I wanted to give a thumbs down to the service. I ordered, but the worker who took it ran off to do something to the back and did not put my order (the physical order print out needed to prepare the order into the rotation). It wasn't until I was seeing them work on other orders after mine that I asked if they had forgotten my order. How long would I have had to wait if I didn't say something. They did apologize and immediately worked on my order. I had paid an extra $1.50 for to go. When I received my order, the handle of the bag was dirty/greasy from the gloves after preparing the food. When I finally got my order the outside of the food container was very dirty most likely because of the gloves. The photo shows how my food was in the container. Very sloppy.

    Gyro meat
    Travis N.

    Gyro was $15. It came with a nice salad that had a light but flavorful dressing. They don't add much tatziki, and they put it only on the pita, so you don't taste it much, but the meat portion size more than makes up for it. Will be back again

    Irene M.

    They certainly had me at feta! Aaaahhhh when you see the meat cooking vertical on that broiler the decision has only been partially made as how you want it to be plated is your real decision. Luckily I'm a Gyro lover and love me a stuffed wrap with all the fixings Greek with a choice of Beef & Lamb, Chicken or Falafel it's topped with tzaziki sauce, lettuce, tomato all wrapped up in a pita bread served with a small side Greek Salad (lettuce, tomato, red onions, cucumber and feta with house greek dressing which is like a vinaigrette. Though there are ample seating available both in and outdoors, I decided to make it to go and chill upstairs on the rocking chair which is one of the feature I do love about the International Market Place there are various types of seating all around but on the second floor there are a few large rocking chairs that are places right in front a water feature is just so relaxing, The Gyro was just yummy...all the filling was fresh and delicious the sauce ties it all together and it was bliss. Having that salad was an added fresh bite I actually wanted to add it to the gyro lol!! Besides a wrap you are able to make it into a Rice Plate or Greek Salad but the next time I do have my eye on the Greek Fries and Hummus. Super easy and convenient as the parking elevator is just steps away and with a minimum of $10 for validation that makes it next to nothing to have your gyro and relax to eat it too!! Thank you!

    Beef Gyro Wrap
    Mari K.

    Found in the Kuhio Avenue Foodhall, this is such a hidden gem. The beef was tender and flavorful plus the sauce was the perfect touch. They don't skimp on portions, this is to say you will be holding onto your gyro for dear life while trying to finish it. Service was quick - I went at around 4:30-5 and my food was ready in under 10 minutes. The foodhall this is in runs like a food court so there is quite a bit of noise and crowd. They provide outdoor tables for seating but you can easily take this to the beach if you prefer.

    Jada C.

    On a Friday night, we went to Waikiki for dinner. Everywhere we looked, lines extended outside of restaurants. As we walked around we noticed Greek Grotto. Glad we came here. For some time, we wanted to dine on Greek food. This provided the perfect opportunity for us to try this place. Greek Grotto provided a limited menu. But the dishes looked abundant with ingredients. We ordered the rice plates. Joseph requested the Gyro Plate. I asked for the falafel plate. Accompanied with 5 falafels, the food came with large pieces of eggplant, chopped cauliflower, parsley, dill, tzatziki sauce on top of a bed of yellow rice. The flavors of the falafel plate have a good taste. However, with the regular size falafels tasted a bit salty and dry. The cauliflower tasted a bit watered down. But overall, it made a good meal. The service rated an A+. It did not take long for the food to arrive. So glad that the Greek Grotto set up a kiosk here in Waikiki. They seem to do well. Come and bring friends, family and a date. Enjoy the Greek food.

    Greek salad with gyro meat.
    Izzy G.

    So right now Honolulu has a mandate that you must either be vaccinated or show a negative COVID test within 48 hrs. I'm fine, but my friend isn't vaccinated so it's been a real pain getting a COVID test every 2 days when you're vacationing for a week. That being said, we ended up in a food court for dinner. I ordered the Green Salad with gyro meat. It was ok, nothing special meat was a little dry. Salad could've used a little more dressing.

    Chicken gyro.

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    Waited forever for a Gyro which was so meh and expensive. Hardly any meat or veggies. The lettuce was limp and old. Won't be back.

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    Food is fabulous! Portions are big and prices are great! Little to no wait and the service is fine. We highly recommend this establishment.

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    Thank you for the review Ryan, glad you enjoyed it!

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    Greek grotto up at kuhio food hall is a good spot to eat at. Energy over there is very good. Definitely would recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Greek Grotto

    Mara

    Mara

    3.9(306 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    My friend had reservations for Mara on Monday, 5/26/25, at 1:00p. We parked on the street, since…read moreit was Memorial Day and it was free. If you want, they have valet service. Mara is located on the first floor of the Renaissance Hotel. Turn right as you enter through the glass doors. We were seated promptly and given our menus. The carafe of water on the table was a nice touch with the matching glasses that created a blue hue with the water in it. It set the ambiance of the Mediterranean Sea. My friend ordered the MAMMA MIA Cocktail composed of Meili Vodka, Strawberry, Basil, Honey, Greek Yogurt and she enjoyed it. Next, my friend ordered the WHIPPED BURRATA Roasted Beets, Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses. The beets were flavorful as we paired it with the savory cheese and pita bread that accompanied it. This dish was delicately sweet and the walnuts created an even balance to the velvety beets. My friend ordered the PHYLLO-CRUSTED SNAPPER SANDWICH Caper Aioli, Athenian Slaw, Citronette. She enjoyed the crunchiness of the batter and the juiciness of the fish. The accompaniments also made her dish shine. I ordered the Grilled Kebabs Chicken plate with rice. This came with ZA'ATAR FLATBREAD Tzatziki, Cucumber & Tomato Shirazi. The 2 skewers of chicken breast had the charred flavor that paired well with the flatbread, rice, and Tzaziki. The cucumber and tomato added a cool crunch. Lastly, we wanted to try the dessert. We ordered the GREEK YOGURT SOFT SERVE fully loaded. The toppings included: Baklava Crumble, Sour Cherry, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, and Honey. The soft serve was creamy and tangy and perfectly balanced. The toppings such as the Baklava crumble had a buttery crunch. The Sour Cherry had a bold tart punch that blended with the creaminess of the soft serve. The drizzle of the Olive Oil and Sea Salt tingled my tastebuds. Finally, the honey tied everything together with its golden sweetness that lingered on my palate. This dessert was fabulous, rich and decadent, a standout in my opinion. This was my favorite part of the meal. Also, our server Phoebe G. made our experience at Mara so enjoyable. She would always check up on us and make sure we were taken care of. We will indeed return to Mara to experience excellent customer service and delightful Mediterranean flavors.

    We got the recommendation to come here through IG! For starters, we ordered the Bocconcino Whipped…read moreBurrata. My husband ordered the Grilled Day Boat Scallops and I ordered the Greek Salad with a side of Brussels Sprouts for our entrees. The Bocconcino Whipped Burrata was a recommendation from our waitress and this was my favorite dish! So thankful she recommended it. I have never had anything like it before. The dip is made from roasted beets, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. Because it was whipped, the texture was so light. It was perfect. The Greek Salad and Brussels Sprouts were only ok. I did not expect there to be as many tomatoes as there were and I wasn't really a fan of it for the price. My husband enjoyed the scallops and he recommends giving it a try. TLDR: definitely get the Bocconcino Whipped Burrata!

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    Kampachi

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    Cocktail menu

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    Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine - Super gyro with lamb

    Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.3(648 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    As usual this casual Mediterranean restaurant did not disappoint us when we ordered got the family…read moretonight. Food. We really like the supergyro. The lemon-eggdrop (avogolemono) soup was good and spinach pie (spanikopita) excellent tonight. We are glad to have this restaurant near us. Service : Carry out order was correct and on time. Staff are pleasant. Location : conveniently located in enchanted lake area of Kailua. Big parking lot.

    Gotta say this is becoming one of my favs in Kailua. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Looks…read morelike a family run business. Atmosphere is nice. A few stucco columns and beams and a fountain in the center of the informal dining area. There's no table service - go to the cashier and order. The gyro can't be beat. Compliment this with a greek salad, add hummus and pita and you got yourself one heck of a meal. Tried the balaclava for the first time and I have to admit that it's the best I've ever eaten. So tasty... a hint of cinnamon which I love. I love that they serve it with a small yet ample serving of honey. There's no alcohol served here but BYOB is accepted. Price is great for the quality of food prepared and served here. Best thing is don't just believe me... I'm someone you don't know, but try out yourself. By the way Yamas isn't a Japanese word or a shot cut to the owners Japanese name. It's a Greek like saying "cheers," or " to our health!" So my reviews aren't only my opinion on cuisine but it's also educational.

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    Super gyro

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    Greek Marina - Veggie plate

    Greek Marina

    3.6(649 reviews)
    7.8 miHawaii Kai
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    I came across this place by searching on yelp for some good Greek food. It had good reviews so I…read moredecided to give it a try. This place may be easy to miss if you are following Maps on iphone. It was located next to Kona brewery and around the corner from Teddy's bigger burger. I was surprised to finally find this cute little restaurant over looking the water! We sat outside to enjoy our view. Wait staff was a nice gentleman who got to us quickly. He got our orders and it cane out within 10-15 mins. I ordered chicken souvlaki plate (salad, rice, pita bread and garlic mayo), lamb & beef gyro plate (salad and pita bread) and side order of tzatziki sauce with pita bread. Both the Chicken souvlaki and gyro were nice and juicy (not dry, thank goodness) and salad was fresh too. Tzatziki was also yummy! Overall, good food and great view which was a big plus for me. I will be back again soon~

    We decided to give Greek marina a visit since we haven't been in so long! Called in an order, we…read morehad to call 2xs bc the first time we were put on hold forever (heard an entire personal conversation) so I hung up and tried again, this time, I could barely hear the associate but was able to place an order. We got the basic chicken gyro, falafels, and calamari and I was told 15min. When I picked up the food, a customer was asking for salt, upset and I was convinced she was overreacting, nope. Unfortunately, the calamari had no taste, was soaked in oil and so pale-- we had to air fry it at home and it was still not edible. The gyros and falafel were ok but I might take another few years to go back. We got the most lukewarm greeting by I'm Guessing the owner, who was sitting at the entrance on his phone with whatever he was watching on volume 10, no "thank you" when we left with our order (which was not cheap either), 0 personality. If there was a "meh" rating, I would definitely have chosen that.

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    Da Spot - Saffron rice with moroccan sauce

    Da Spot

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.0 miMo'ili'ili
    $$

    Da Spot always hits The Spot for us. It's comfort food when we're in the mood for take out. But…read morethis is not your average take out. Every dish is exceptional! And they offer lots of different options. I love that they always have vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. Our go-to are the veggie curry and coconut fish plates. You order at the counter and get to pick an entree and a starch. The saffron rice is spot on! And the plate comes with a generous side of greens with your choice of their house-made dressings. You can also upgrade with salads from their cold bar. Speaking of cold bar, I usually grab a couple containers of salads for home lunches later in the week. I don't have to cook, and I like looking forward to what's in lunch bag. Plus it's all healthy eats so bonus that it's good for my body. Seriously you can't go wrong! Grab a couple sides while you're there. Prices are very reasonable and servings are generous. You always feel like you get your money's worth. And if you want something lighter, they make fresh and delicious smoothies. You can also eat there. They have a spacious area with abundant seating, so it's a great place for groups too. They do fabulous catering! We've enjoyed their food at several parties. Their catering menus are very extensive, so you can definitely find something for everyone in your Ohana. Vegan and gluten free options are available. They have set menus but can customize for your tastes and budget. Da Spot is a great neighborhood joint. Family-run and operated, so you're supporting small business. I'd highly recommend them for both take-out and catering. Try them out. You won't be disappointed!

    Broke da mouth, not da wallet at Da Spot! A mini plate with…read moregenerous portions for $9! A steal!! A mini plate comes with two scoops of rice, salad and an entree. Probably had about 5 pieces of chicken thighs. Definitely filling, feels like a regular sized plate anywhere else. Affordable, helps out the university students in the area. Many entrees with proteins choosing from chicken, tofu, fish and lamb. The mango salad dressing is good. You could also ask for hot sauce. The plates, açaí bowls and smoothies are also good! Friendly staff, many table seating areas and live music every Wednesday. I always leave satisfied!

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