Have you ever been to a restaurant and loved every bite of your meal, promising yourself you'd return because there was still so much left to explore on the menu? Have you ever discovered that neighborhood gem worth the trip no matter where you're coming from? That's Ji-Roz. This Greek-inspired restaurant is located just a few minutes walk from NOMA on the quieter, residential stretch of Main Street. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance; intimate enough for a casual date night, relaxed enough for a long lunch with friends. And the food? It's guaranteed to spark conversation, with a symphony of distinct flavors that blend seamlessly into something truly greater than the sum of their parts. We order the spanakopita every single visit, and it never disappoints. The flaky crust gives way to a perfectly balanced blend of feta and spinach that sets the tone for the meal beautifully. The smoked octopus with capers is another standout appetizer. It's bold, flavorful, and absolutely worth exploring. For an entrée, don't overlook the fresh North Carolina trout served over a pea and mint purée, accompanied by Greek potatoes and roasted broccolini, and finished with a cucumber and caper relish. It's a masterclass in balance with every component complementing the fish rather than competing with it, resulting in a layered, memorable plate. The restaurant also offers a thoughtful selection of casual wines and beers to round out the experience. As we were leaving after a late lunch, we caught the chef making fresh pasta for the dinner menu. Safe to say, we'll be back and soon. read more

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Can't really rate the food, but had reservations and they had an issue with the kitchen and closed early. When we got there, the kitchen was closed and had to turn around and head back downtown and find parking and another place to ear. They didn't call or text, yet we had to give credit card info and cx within 6 hrs or it would be charged. By the time we were able to find something many places had stopped serving. I'm sure it was unexpected, but a call or text would have been appreciated- especially with the reservation policy!!! read more

I immediately liked the atmosphere when I stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening. I went with the Pastitsio which came with a side and I got the potato salad. The food took a little arrive but it was fresh and the entree was super hot. They also offered to bring my side first if I preferred. Service was really friendly and attentive. It's on the pricier side for dinner but not outrageous. They also serve lunch. I had a great meal and would recommend this restaurant. read more

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Zoe, thank you for your great service today during our lunch break. Delicious gyro sandwich and fries and Greek Salad along with the salmon. We will be back as this is our favorite Greek Restaurant!!! read more

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Wood-fired grill - need I say more? Everything we've ordered in several visit has been amazing.

Great Greek food! Wonderful bar and amazing service. I highly recommend. Happy hour includes $5 glass of wine. Both red and white are delicious. read more

Ji-Roz - Branzino fish. Taramosalata. Chicken kabobs - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Lamb gyro was awesome. This was offered at the Friday night music series from a food truck. No waiting. read more

They were able to accommodate 8 people and a baby. Waiter was on point and so was the food. Thank you for everything!

Excellent service and food! The avgolemono was delicious, I would go back just for that! The pork chop and lamb braised pasta were flavorful and well balanced. The chocolate truffle dessert with raspberry sauce was the perfect way to end the meal! The restaurant has a casual vibe. read more

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We arrived a bit early for our Valentine's/Anniversary dinner. We were seated right away. Our waitress was cheerful, genuine, and just a lovely person. We ordered some cocktails and explained that we were not in a rush. The cocktails were excellent! As we were finishing our drinks, the waitress arrived and asked if we were ready to order. My wife ordered moussaka and I ordered shrimp Santorini. The food arrived promptly and was hot. It was very well presented but more importantly, it was absolutely amazing! This cozy little "Greek joint" is now on my favorite restaurant list! read more

I've been going here a few times a year since they opened a while back, and every time is amazing. The dishes are cooked to perfection. The drinks are delicious (bartender has also been there forever and is a really nice guy). The interior decor is beautiful. Last time I ate here I had the braised lamb appetizer as my meal and it was oh so yum! read more

Food was good. Mostly shared apps. Feta balls were good, 1-2 was a perfect amount for me. The Greek wings were great.

Honestly, was a bit disappointed after being recommended this place. We ordered the Greek fries (no onions), and the feta balls. First off everything was unseasoned and lackluster, the food was not even hot. The feta balls were drenched in honey and too sweet, not to mention the pistachios were stale. The Greek fries were placed on the counter with onions and the waitress corrected this. We witnessed the cooks pick off the onions with their bare hands. The tzatziki was flavorless and the fries could have used some lemon and possibly salt. Really disappointed. Our waitress was great, the food was lackluster at best. Cute little place, was not busy at all! read more

Oh My God! What an awful experience. I'm seed oil free so I called to ask if they can accommodate. We arrived at the restaurant and they were willing to cook me a dish in olive oil. The food was mush, over salted and way too rare. Okay it was really nice of the chef to make me dinner so I didn't complain. When I got the check the manager charged me double for the entree that was on the menu??? 69$$$ for a 34$ dish? This was without telling me what it would cost because I needed a vegetable substitute??? WTF? Never again! read more

Easy parking. Friendly service. Zuke fries were a little floury. Chicken kebab and fries were great.

One of the best places in Greenville. Cocktails and dinner were 10/10 wonderful! We visited during restaurant week and it's incredible!

Cucumbertini was refreshing and delicious. Chicken skewers had a good flavor, not spicy at all. Feta bites were mouth watering with every savory bite. Yum. read more

Ji-Roz - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

My first visit. There was only one server working so it was a lengthy wait to get our order. My son had a Gyro and I had Lemony Chicken and Rice soup with a name I'll not try to pronounce. The plenteous bowl cost $6.00. The soup was not as hearty as I had expected abd the bits of chicken were small. I prefer large chunks in soups and stews. My son said his Gyro was good. The French Fries that accompanied it were really really good. The facility was clean, with very industrial decor, and bright. There is outdoor seating but on a blustery December day we opted out. Our server, Morgan, was full of personality. There is free "first floor retail" parking as well as well as a lot behind the buikding. Although the restaurant fronts N Main St, there is NO street parking. There are a couple of curb cuts that will take you to the parking areas. read more

Ji-Roz - Open kitchen. - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

You cannot go wrong with the Chicken Skewers & Fries: great flavor and juicy. 5 stars. The Lamb Gyro not so much. 0 stars. The phyllo thing, I cant remember the name of it but it was filled with beef. 5 stars. Chill Casual ambience. read more

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Very pricey and not that kind of mediterranen flavors that I was expecting to get. Service was great and very friendly and knowledgeable.

I have eaten at Ji-Roz many times. It is a neighborhood restaurant for me. I was so disappointed tonight. I am wondering if they have changed chefs... or owners. I ordered the Braised Pasta with lamb. It was really not well prepared. Almost like it had been reheated because the pasta was not tender. There was no moisture or sauce in the dish. It was just a dry, overcooked dish that was bland and not tasty. Not at all like I have had before. Sadly, I won't be coming back too soon. Carol read more

Moved to the area recently and had to try this place out. Service was awesome and food was just as great! Often chicken can be dry or dull but the marinade on this chicken was amazing. Super flavorful. The Briam was a tad on the salty side but not enough to make me not want to eat it. It balanced out well and the flavor combo was perfect! The truffle with raspberry sauce was soft and a perfect combo Will be returning soon! read more

Ji-Roz - Truffle with raspberry sauce - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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When I say I come once a week...I come once a week. I have gotten all the gyros, the lamb burger, and a shrimp dish, and all have been amazing. The gyros can be a tad bit greasy but nothing too off putting. They did recently increase their prices, which made me a bit sad, as the low prices are what originally attracted me to them in the first place. But I totally understand why, and I will continue to keep coming each week! Lol read more

Always great food, service, and always a great overall experience! John treats everyone like family! read more

Ji-Roz - Shrimp Santorini. Always - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Decided to try something different. Haven't had Greek in a while. Ji roz on N. Main St sounded promising. The entrance is on the back end instead of the street side. Must say we enjoyed the food. Calamari appetizer prepared just right with minimal breading and not overcooked. The lamp chops were excellent. The pastitsio was very nice. The bechemal topping is just so buttery rich. For dessert, the ekmek was tasty. A base of shredded Phyllis, vanilla custard and cream. read more

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Enjoyable place for dinner & lunch with a nice atmosphere--which includes natural light and quick service. Most recently I ordered the Village Salad, which is light & filling--perfect for a summer lunch. In the winter (or anytime it's less than 70 degrees) I order the Avgolemono soup. I've ordered a handful of dishes off of the Ji-Roz menu and never been disappointed. Last point of advice - - And always recommend starting with a side of the zucchini fries. read more

Amazing ! We decided to dine at Jiroz tonight and we are glad we did! The service was impeccable - Angelo greeted us and seated us and Sadie was our server! They were a great team and extremely attentive. We discovered when we were leaving that Angelo was the manager! An amazing asset to this fine establishment ! Our food was AMAZING- service -AMAZING! The BEST Thursday night in Greenville. Thank you Angelo and Sadie read more

We always love jiroz! We can walk it's a go to neighborhood spot but we got it Togo tonight and will never do that again!! The size of this soup is a joke! There are maybe 5 bites in this tiny container. Probably half (at the most) of the size you get in the restaurant. And the salad is like a half portion. This is not $30+ worth of food right here. Plus we called it in and we're told 30 mins but we came in 20 because how could it, and it was waiting at the front door-soup is cold. Will come back of course but won't get it to go again! read more

Ji-Roz - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Food was overly salty. FYI - They do not have Bronzino which was advertised on their restaurant week menu and will not have any until at least Monday. read more

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Been wanting for so long to try this place . Very nice atmosphere inside with good parking in the back or on the street if not a busy day . Ordered the wood fired octopus , I was not really wowed but not bad , shared this small plate with my 3 colleagues . The chicken rice lemon soup was average , my own recipe is so much better . The "the biggie fat common " gyro was good but needed more tzatziki sauce . Waitress was very kind enough and brought me more , then it was a very good gyro after the addition . The fries that came with the gyro was 5-star all the way . Service was superb and all other restaurant personnel were so friendly and accommodating . Three star rating only because of the not so impressive soup and octopus . The gyro and fries were definitely great combination . read more

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My husband and I were visiting Greenville and decided to try this restaurant since it seemed like authentic Greek food. We were not disappointed! We both had the Common Gyro and it was absolutely fantastic! I attached a photo, but I'm not the best photographer so the photo doesn't do the dish justice. The tzatziki was delicious also! The staff was very friendly and very attentive. The owner, John, was very engaging and we had a great conversation about the area. To top it all off, we enjoyed the Ek Mek (not sure if spelled correctly) and it was the perfect ending to a delicious meal. Thankfully, we had a long walk to our car because after all that food, we needed the exercise. Greenville was an incredible experience and the hospitality shown at Ji-Roz made it even more so. We can't wait to come back! read more

Ji-Roz - Common Gyro - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Have visited Ji-Roz twice now. The restaurant is in the building at the corner of main and stone avenue. Parking was plentiful and free on both visits. A multi-tier garage option sits adjacent to the restaurant at the back entrance off Stone. Four of us visited. The entrees selected included some non-traditional offerings such as pork chops, 1/2 baked chicken and lamb chops in addition to a fan fav, the chicken gyro. In summary, our waiter was on his game. Drinks were prompt and checked often. The house cab wine proved delicious and reasonably priced. The baked chicken was succulent and tasty. The lamb chops were basically cut up leg of lamb and they were awesome. The pork chops were huge. Make sure you are hungry before you take these on. The atmosphere is open and fresh. A couple TV's add interest without overwhelming. The complimentary bread is tasty and filling. The bar is inviting. If in the area and looking for a restaurant that has proved consistent (on two visits), look no further than Ji-Roz. I'll be back for sure. read more

This is a great place on north Main Street. My 1st impression was the bright and clean appearance of the restaurant and nice bar area. There is a nice patio for outdoor dining. Service was excellent and our meals were delicious. read more

Ji-Roz - Chicken on a skewer - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Upscale Greek restaurant with a great bar (and fantastic mixologist - Angelo?). As a 1st gen American of Greek descent, I am always looking for the best mediterranean restaurants in town. Ji-Roz is at the top of my list. Best saganaki (flaming cheese) and grilled octopus in town. read more

Service here was amazing! The food was top-notch! Everybody around this on the patio was raving about their appetizers and entrees. I like Gyros but I wouldn't know a an authentic gyro from a non authentic one. I know that we tried a couple of Kinds here in like them both! Dog friendly patio! read more

We had a really great dinner experience last night at Ji-Roz. Started with the zucchini appetizer which was very tasty. We had no intention of eating it all but it didn't last long. We both had a fish dish main course, salmon and whole branzino roasted over an open fire. The branzino was outstanding, really special. Reminded us of our vacation in Spain a few years ago. The salmon was very good also. Finished with one of their unpronouncable desserts which are always top notch. Matt, our server did a great job. Highly recommend Ji-Roz. read more

Excellent food , authentic Greek tastes with great service and variety . I have had burgers , gyros and wraps and a spread sampler which was unbelievable!The seasoned fries are incredible too. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to try the buffalo chicken wrap , it's the added touch of crispy marinated skin that sets it off. Live music is regular , the setting an open kitchen with an excellent ambience. A must try !!!! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! The chicken and pork skewers are EVERYTHING! I haven't had protein packed with so much flavor in a long time. The food is so flavorful, seasoned perfectly without any sauces. The proteins were so juicy, tender, juicy, and tender...did i mention juicy and tender?! No dry, rubbery chicken here. I am also pretty sure they are Whole 30 compliant. I ordered Ji-Roz for a catering order for a baby shower. I am so glad that the owner, John, informed me that the skewers were about 4oz each because I didn't have to order nearly as much as I thought. Our guests were drooling over the food. The roasted Greek potatoes are worth the carb intake. Ji-Roz makes no qualms in saturating foods with bold, well-blended flavors. I love this place. read more

The food was very good and the customer service was excellent. The family style was the best option for a big family, they had multiple varieties that were allergy friendly and that is what made the meal even better. read more

I have been needing a good kebab/gyro in my life lately, so I ventured out to Greenville! This gyro was lamb based and it was extremely delicious! The fries were a perfect crisp and not at all oily. read more

Ji-Roz - Daily specials - Greek Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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