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    Greek Grotto

    3.1 (82 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lettuce

    We ordered a Greek salad with falafel, but when I got back to my hotel and opened the container, it was just shredded lettuce, nothing else. No toppings, no falafel, not even any dressing. I paid $17 for a box of plain lettuce. Really disappointing. Update: upgrading this from one star to three stars because they apologized. They also offered a reimbursement which we were not necessarily seeking, but it is a kind gesture.

    Kimmy was so helpful and patient, amazing food! Got the rice plate, she allowed a few additions of fresh vegetables

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

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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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    Horrible food! Rice is dry and vegetables old. Don't eat there, expensive and horrible quality.

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    Don't eat there! The food is old and very bad done! I couldn't eat the food and my stomach hurts now.

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    Kimmy was awesome!!! The food here was so delicious and came out so fast! 10/10 experience would come here again

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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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    Ask the Community - Greek Grotto

    Mara

    Mara

    3.9(305 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    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!

    Amazing food for Hawaii but just a tad pricey. We had 6 people and ordered the spread you see…read moreaanddd they took of the cost of the octopus and pasta but the total bill came close to $700 with 2 drinks. Parking is free w validation for 3 hours on the second floor of the building. Servers were helpful except a bit forgetful since they forgot both our Octopus and pasta until we asked. And also forgot that we came for our bday celebration even though we said it on our online reservations and also when we came in to be seated. The spread of humus tasted amazing especially the beets and barrata one. Portions were on the smaller side but we were all pretty stuffed with all that we ordered for 6 adults. Ambiance was nice as well and we sat fairly comfortably.

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    Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine - Super gyro with lamb

    Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.3(658 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    I am so glad that we finally visited Yamas; it is located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center in…read moreKailua with lots of free parking. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, and they play some awesome classic rock music. You order and pay at the counter and they will bring you the food; the lady at the counter was extremely friendly and very efficient. You need to bus your own table when you're done, just place the used dishes, glasses and utensils in the labeled plastic tubs, not a big deal at all. Now, the food is the star. We order baba ganoush with pita, super gyro with zucchini fries, and a soup and salad combo. The baba ganoush was so delicious, and the pita was warm and soft. The super gyro has so much yummy meat in it that the pita can hardly hold them, and the zucchini fries were crispy and not oily. It also comes with a couple really good tzatziki sauces. My wife really enjoyed the avgolemono (lemon and chicken) soup and greek salad. She was so pleased with the combo that she had to order an extra takeout combo for her friend to try. On top of all that, we finished our great meal with a baklava sundae; two fresh crispy baklava pastries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with cinnamon and honey. This desert is a must order. The restaurant is mixed in with a lot of other restaurants and shops in a large strip mall, so it maybe easy to miss. The prices are really reasonable and the portions are good. If you like Mediterranean food; this is the place. You will love it.

    Extremely Disappointing and Unwelcoming Experience: i would leave a zero but there's no choice for…read morethat. My wife and I stopped at Yama's Mediterranean Inspired Cuisine in Kailua because we wanted to try their food. Unfortunately, we never got the opportunity. I entered with my service dog, and the woman behind the cash register immediately gave us an unmistakable look of disgust. She then asked what service my dog performed and proceeded to suggest that many people have "fake" service dogs. I found the manner in which these questions were asked to be deeply disrespectful and humiliating. I even offered to show her documentation regarding Venny and explained that he is recognized through Hawaii's animal-quarantine process. She told me that there was no such registration system. Based on my experience, I believe that statement was incorrect. At that point, my wife and I simply said that it was clear we were not welcome and decided to leave. We never received any food, and Yama's lost the opportunity to earn our business. What makes this experience particularly disappointing for me is that I am a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 28 years of faithful and honorable military service. I even had my veteran ball cap on. I have spent much of my life serving and supporting others, and I believe everyone deserves to be treated with basic dignity and respect. There is a proper way to address legitimate questions about service animals. There is also a proper way to treat customers. In our case, we experienced neither. I sincerely hope the management of Yama's takes this incident seriously and ensures that future customers--particularly veterans and people who rely on service animals--are treated with the courtesy, dignity, and respect they deserve. We came to try the food. Instead, we left feeling unwelcome and judged. Based on this experience, we will not be returning ever.

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    Super gyro

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