First time there, it was wonderful. Had the pork Chop with a side of lentil soup & their house greek salad. It was DELICIOUS!! The pork chop was thick juicy and tender. My favorite was the delicious lentil soup. I can't wait to go back. read more

Very good & authentic Greek Food! Service was excellent! Food portions and prices were very fair. Convenient location on Hwy 281 & Thousands Oaks. read more

John the Greek has sooo much potential to be the standout option on the Greek food scene with some simple adjustments. The best thing about John The Greek is the variety! There are items on the menu that you won't find anywhere else in the city. We even had saganaki that was flambéed tableside, like they do at many Greek restaurants across the country- but not here because there's no other proper Greek restaurant that provides tableside service anyway. The excitement of having saganaki took a nosedive when we realized it was wrapped in phyllo. This "twist" doesn't do anything for the dish, but probably allows them to use a lesser quality cheese by protecting it with phyllo so it doesn't disintegrate. I ordered the beef souvlaki, labeled as a fillet mignon cut. I should have known better. Filet sounds good and brings a higher price point, and it's great as a "steak" but not ideal for souvlaki. It was chewy, impossible to wrap in some pita and bite through- you had to take in the whole chunk! It's famously easy to cut with a knife but the structure of a filet makes it resistant to tearing, which is essentially what teeth do. If they want a higher price point, they should use ribeye. If they want a flavorful, traditional, more authentic beef souvlaki, they should use sirloin. That's not something I would order again. Presentation could use a lot of work. My plate came out looking like it had come from a cafeteria line. It's a sit-down restaurant so I expected it to look like what other sit-down restaurants do (even the Greek ones elsewhere). Ambiance could also use improvement. At the front of the dining area there's a bunch of "stuff" that they store - high chairs, tubs of cutlery, etc. There's got to be a better place to keep them, not front and center. Overall, the food was OK, not great. I do know my way around Greek food and restaurants, having come from an area and background with a high Greek population, a Greektown, and gyros shops as popular as taquerias are here. When the owner overheard me pronounce galaktoboureko correctly, he snapped his head so fast I thought he might hurt himself! I'm not saying the food here is bad by any means, and I would definitely go back, but it makes me sad that there's so much potential for greatness with just some small improvements. Also, the menu on the website is completely off. It doesn't list at least half of the options and it doesn't list the various combos that are available. read more

John the Greek - Greek salad (in a cafeteria style bowl) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Love this restaurant!! It is very homey and they have delicious food that tasted fresh. I wish I knew about this spot when I lived in San Antonio because I would've added it to my rotation. It's very cute , casual, and cozy in here. Big menu with lots of things to try! Quick and friendly service. read more

John the Greek - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

What a quaint place! We got greeted as soon as we walked in. We had the gyro and fries and it was all super fresh and delicious, definitely will be back. Prices are pretty fair. PS. Sorry no pics, I was starving read more

I love the atmosphere of this little restaurant. The food was tasty and the serving staff very hospitable. Not a lot of vegetarian options however. read more

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Solid Greek spot. Humble, authentic, delicious. 10 out of 10 would return again. Service was very friendly, the hero was predictably delicious. read more

John the Greek - Interior - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This restaurant has fast and friendly service. When I walked in, I felt like I was in Greece. The place is so beautifully decorated. I ordered the 10A. It was a gyro with fries and a drink. The gyro was mad fresh and fast. I absolutely love their tzatziki sauce. I consider this place a 10 out of 10! read more

John the Greek - Gryo with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of our favorites. The service is always great and they are always welcoming. Quiet and quaint restaurant. The food is always good. I usually get the chicken gyro plate but I changed it up and I'm glad I did. I found another great meal. We will definitely come again. read more

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My son and I came with my parents for lunch and it was so much fun to take in all of the murals and decorations. The staff was warm and welcoming, providing wonderful service. Their lunch special menu is fantastic, I had the lamb gyro, side salad, their lemon/chicken/rice soup and a drink. It was delicious! My son enjoyed his kids chicken kebab and fries. My parents loved their meals and topped it off with baklava with we all shared and loved. It wasn't too sweet so it hit the spot. I wish I took more pics but I was enjoying my food so much I forgot. We will definitely be back to our local Greek spot! read more

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The combo appetizer is the best dish to order for sharing and getting to try authentic and delicious Greek flavors. We always have a great time here with very upbeat and friendly servers and manager who goes around checking on everyone. The patio is so nice we always choose to sit outside and it's even heated over the winter. read more

John the Greek - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Family owned restaurant. Very friendly fly and helpful and the food is great. You can even get their signature salad dressing to take home. Delicious. Highly recommend coming in. Cozy atmosphere and great service too. read more

This place is overpriced and definitely not worth the time. We love Greek food and everything was lacking flavor and bland. The pita bread is flavorless, the portion sizes are ridiculously small and the prices are outrageous! Anyone wanting Greek food please go ANYWHERE ELSE! Also, the menus online are different from in the restaurant, everything has at least a $2.00 increase! A gyro plate for $20.99!!!!!! read more

One of our favorite places to eat in SA! Great service, amazing food, and love the atmosphere.

We had a meeting here tonight for a church men's group of about 10 people. I have never been here before even though I've lived in the area for many years. I had always heard good things about this place and those reports were true. Very good food and excellent service. The restaurant is very casual and comfortable as is the food which is delicious! My only regret is not trying the Greek coffee and any of their desserts, which looked fabulous! I will make sure that those are on the list for the next time I come. read more

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great food and great service. cute inside. painted murals on the walls. definitely love the entire vib but especially the food.

This past Monday, hubby had dinner with friends so it was Daddy-daughter dinner for us. I took Dad to @johnthegreeksa for dinner. It's been a while since we last visited. Dad and I both had Lemonade. I ordered the Sampler Plate for us, which had the hummus, Tirkokafteri, Skordalia, and Tzatziki with two pitas. Most of this was soft for Dad. He had forgotten he had tried these before. I also ordered the Traditional Gyro with the avgolemono soup, which was chicken, rice, celery, carrots, eggs, and lemon sauce. Dad enjoyed the soup and we shared the gyro. We were already full so no desserts for us. Maybe next time! read more

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We drive across town just to eat at John the Greek. Delicious greek food and the servers are always so friendly. We have also ordered for pick up on numerous occasions and aren't disappointed with portion and quality. We love the Gyro combos (#12C) for both lunch and dinner, you can order with fries, soup, and/or salad. We also love to add an order of Baklava to share. If you are in the mood for soup, the AVGOLEMONO SOUP is one of the best I have tried. Affordable and fast for lunch or dinner. read more

My friends and I decided to try John the Greek while in San Antonio as it was a place we hadn't been before. The staff was very friendly and did a great job and the restaurant itself was nice and casual as well. While dining at John the Greek, I tried the following: - Lamb Meatballs w/ Tzatiki: Delicious! - Lunch Special (Traditional gyro, greek salad, french fries and drink): The salad was good and fresh, the french fries were OK and the meat was a bit dry but all together it was a good lunch - Cookies/ Desserts: The desserts at the front counter looked good but ended up being pretty dry. I wouldn't order these again. read more

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My wife and I had dinner this evening at John the Greek. Had a great experience, the food was delicious, service was terrific, great atmosphere. I highly recommend! A great dinner choice for you and your family! read more

Excellent lunch here! The service was SPOT ON too! Our questions were answered, and out server was quick to refill drinks and/or clear plates. We started with the flaming cheese app. Perfect size. I forgot the greek name, but we enjoyed it's mild flavor with pita. I ordered the chicken gyro and Greek salad. Both delicious! My husband had the traditional gyro with soup & salad. All excellent, he said. We were full from the generous lunch portions, so did not eat dessert. From what I saw it all looked delicious. Baklava & other items The inside of the restaurant was decorated with pictures of Greece, and artwork. Very casual, but nice! Prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be back! Thanks for a great Greek experience! read more

John the Greek - Flaming cheese wrapped in Phyllo - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was just ok. Glass of wine was $15, no price on the menu. The response was " our expenses have gone up." My response, no tip because my expenses have gone too. read more

Blown away by the food and ambiance!!! Service was stellar. Nothing could be better made! Desserts are WOW!!! Effie is so kind and sweet!!

Wonderful find. Terrific food. Amazing service. Very attentive staff. We had a smorgasbord of food with no complaints, except the bread was a little tooooo good. You have been warned, come hungry- leave happy. read more

Always an open family feel. In is nice to go where your presence and business is truly appreciated. It is easy to go because the food taste wonderful. And the atmosphere is very welcoming and slow paced. read more

Service was wonderful - caring staff!!! Loved the gyro and the lemon soup (can't recall traditional name). Pleasant vibe and will return! read more

This is a nice local joint to visit when you'd like a nice, decent meal. Cute outdoor patio, with excellent service. The food was good if you want something solid, but I found it to be a bit excessive on the salt. I was also looking for more Greek flavors if that makes sense. The pork chop was seasoned and grilled but didn't have Mediterranean flavors. The rice pilaf seemed a bit more "American cafeteria", but again edible. Based off of other reviews I was hoping for more. Maybe I just didn't order the right dish??? Either way, it does seem like a very solid place, I'm willing to go again but order something else. I'll update review once I do, I hear their falafel is really good. :) read more

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My dad wants to come here every time we are in San Antonio, which is often bc he is a veteran and is always going to base at Fort Sam. We really enjoy this place! read more

Walking into John the Greek, you feel transported to another country. With a mural that brings you seaside and contemporary Greek music playing over the speakers, it's hard not to feel closer to Greece. Our server greeted us with a big smile and told us to sit anywhere we'd like. It was a rainy night so it wasn't too busy, but there were a few people enjoying soup and other dishes. I think our server was the owner's son, since what seemed like a regular guest asked him about how his father, John, was doing. John's a common name but I think it is safe to assume it's a family run business. We ordered a cup of avgolemono soup, which is a lemony chicken rice soup. It was delicious. I could understand why the other guests had chosen it. We also had the saganaki, a cheese flamed in brandy tableside. It had a little phyllo dough around it, too. It was tasty. Hard to hate on a baked cheese that has brandy! For dinner, I ordered the broiled octopus. As is the tendency with octopus, it got a little chewy after a few minutes, but it still tasted alright, better than most places that serve octopus. Overall, if I was in the mood for octopus, John the Greek would be an option. I got the green beans side. I wasn't expecting them to be cooked in a tomato based sauce. It was, again, alright. I liked it, but it wasn't what I was expecting, so if you want green beans, just be prepared. I also had the rice pilaf, and that was very good. The salad needs its own section in this review! The dressing is SO GOOD! Be aware, the olives have pits but I really REALLY liked it. The lettuce was fresh too. As far as side salads go, it is up there for me. I would come back for a soup and a salad, 100%. My husband ordered the dinner special that includes a gyro, French fries, and a drink. The price was really good for the combo. My husband said his gyro was average. It's not like he didn't like it, it just didn't blow him out of the water. Lastly, we had some baklava and that was loved by both of us. It's shareable between two people but not by much so get one for each person. Trust me, you'll want your own. Overall, the meal was enjoyable! I'd definitely come back to try something new and fun! read more

John the Greek - Dinner specials menu - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We wanted something a little different for lunch on Valentine's Day so we decided to try a place that we have often heard of but had never been to. What a great decision that was! This little hole-in-the-wall Greek spot was *excellent* from the decor (we especially loved the blend of Saltillo tile with blue accent tiles) to the music to the fooood oh man the food. Now listen, let's be realistic, everything was good but not everything was "omg" good. The potatoes were fine, the spinach was ok, but the gyro! That was the real star of the show. We started with a plate of olives and feta - awesome. We cleared that out. Their pita bread is unlike any I've ever had (and I have had a ton of pita bread) - it is addictive and delicious. Slightly crisp outside but fluffy inside with a touch of buttery goodness - come here for the pita pieces. The gyro (both lamb/beef and chicken) are excellent. Full stop. The baklava - wow. You need to try the baklava. A bit of cinnamon surprises you but in a really great way. We both agreed that we can't wait to come back here. read more

Oh so good! They gyro meat is amazing, the food is fresh, service is great...a wonderful experience overall. Loved their cute little patio...wonderful way to enjoy a great meal. read more

John the Greek is a solid choice for authentic, homemade Greek food. The Avgolemono soup was a comforting delight--the perfect balance of hot, lemony goodness on a cold day. I really enjoyed the chicken gyro pita, especially since the chicken was sliced thin in the traditional "gyro style," which is rare to find at most Greek spots. The village salad was fresh and flavorful, but the highlight for me was dessert. The baklava was hands down the best in San Antonio! If you're looking for delicious, scratch-made Greek food, this is the place to go. read more

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I love, love this place. This is a wonderful family restaurant. I've had quite a few of their choices, and loved them all. But what I love the most is their baklava. I have been to many of the Mediterranean restaurants in town, and John the Greek's is the best in town. Even better than the pastry place called baklava! read more

My daughter said she would like a gyro for lunch so we were looking around while shopping and found John the Greek. We had the lunch special with 2 gyros, lemon chicken soup, and Greek salad. It was delicious. Moreover, all the staff were super friendly. We will be back! read more

Yes...yes...yes...I highly recommend this restaurant that's been around for over 30 years. Its food has been consistently good and the service has always been friendly. I tend to order the gyros, the Greek salad and the souvlaki- these tend to be my go to. I really ought to venture beyond these items. On top of this, I treat myself to their baklava which is phenomenal. The interior itself is your basic looking Greek restaurant with painted walls but it is clean. This pretty much sums it up. Give this family owned restaurant a try! read more

John the Greek - Side Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food is so incredibly tasty! We haven't seen anything come to the table that we wouldn't happily order again. I'm still on the lookout for a Greek salad that has a tart vinegar potato salad at the heart, but I sure don't hold it against anyone. This one is fine, and they sell their delicious Greek dressing by the bottle. The decor is reminiscent of those Italian restaurants that have murals of Italian pastoral scenes and columns inside the building. This one is just the Greek version! The ambience is matched to the food and it's quite enjoyable. Windows have darkening film to block out bright sunlight, so it's not as bright inside and you may want supplemental lighting if you have vision challenges. Service has been slow the lunches I've been there; the latest time, we had to chase down the check. Probably not the place for a quick turn work lunch but if you have the time, come enjoy the food at John the Greek! read more

Friendly but slow seating and service. Well worn sheet paper menus. A bustling and very loud dining room. Pedestrian and skimpy servings. It just seems like these folks are going through the motions. It was OK...but I have no reason to come back. read more

The food is really good here the soup was really good and the salad was excellent and the Gyro was good. They had one waitress waiting all the tables. My only complaint is that we realized after we left the restaurant that she forgot to give my Husband his french fries with his order . read more

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If there is one cuisine I truly miss since moving from Queens New York (Lots of Greek cuisine) is Greek food...I have found some great Mediterranean/Turkish restaurants but traditional Greek food I have not...until I found John The Greek!! As someone who's parents were both Greek I can tell you this place is the real deal!! Some dishes I would recommend are the Gyro, Avgolemano (egg/lemon) soup, their French fries, the Moussaka and any of their desserts, my favorite by far is the Galaktobouriko (just show them this review if you can't say it lol) This place is a must if you're looking for Greek food here locally!!! read more

The Lemon Chicken Soup alone is worth the visit! I enjoy their Mediterranean cuisine so much, I'll be sure to visit many times in the future. read more