Not sure what the draw is here... looks cool maybe? The hummus was cold, usually its served room temperature or warm. I personally did not like the flavor but I've grown accustomed to flavored hummus. The kephi gyro lamb and beef seems to be an attempt at elevating the gyro, however despite the good flavor it was rubbery and off putting.... trial by 3. It's not what most have become accustomed to as a lamb beef gyro even while living overseas. I tried the grinder for a change and had expected a more dense bread than is basically the bread served with hummus. It was like a gyro sub, which due to the meat was not enjoyable. The chicken gyro was better but both my wife and my mother said it was dry. Goodbye Kephi, too expensive for terrible food. read more

Everything was so good except my chicken gyro. I think it may have been batch cooked and kept warm instead of grilled to order. The meat was also very bland. The stuffed grape leaves and my husband's traditional gyro were amazing. Also the desert case is spectacular. read more

Best Greek Food Ever! Also had a wonderful server, "Be" she was knowledgable, attentive, speedy & smiley. read more

Kephi Greek Kitchen - Chicken kabob plate - Greek Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Superb customer service. They made my partner's birthday extra special today. Added benefit we love the food - especially the Keftedes. The gyros also wonderful. Great happy hour specials. And don't walk out the door without buying some amazing olive oil and olives. Yummmm. read more

Kephi was an awesome find. We had originally stopped at the restaurant next door, but they were full in their outside dining tent. We chose to walk next door, taking the advice of an employee who said that she often ate there as well. We ate outside under the tent. Our server was spot on with his recommendations for dinner and dessert. We ordered an assortment of different things and all shared. Kephi chicken gyro had the perfect flavor, everything well seasoned and cooked. Desserts absolutely stole the show. I wish I could remember the name of everything we tried, but I think they rotate things quite a bit. Pretty much anything selected from the display case is going to be good. Can't wait to return on our next visit. It's our new go to in Williamsburg. read more

European Sea Bass will change your life. Amazing dish on special. Can't miss the huge homemade pastries, too. A consistent favorite.

What a beautiful place! These owners ahve really transformed the inside! The staff all greeted us with smiles and welcomed us in. The menu has lots of varied selections. My friend had never had Greek food before, so we got the trio appetizer, which was amazing! Our server was attentive and made good meal suggestions. In a time when local businesses are suffering, Kephi seems tonbe flourishing because of its foos, service, and prices! read more

Came here for an early dinner on a Friday evening. First time here, decided to try it out based off the 4.5 star review on yelp and it did not disappoint. With Covid-19 we had to wear mask to enter but upon being seated we could remove our mask covering. Waiter was friendly and made some great suggestions off the menu. I ordered the Santori Sunrise for a cocktail and it was quite refreshing, sort of a take on a mojito but made with grapefruit. As an appetizer we ordered the Ketedes (ground beef and lamb meatballs) served with a yogurt sauce. My boyfriend enjoyed these very much. Along with the meal they bring out to the table fresh baked bread with some sort of pea yogurt based dipping sauce. I wasn't to big of a fan on the dipping sauce but than again I don't really care for peas/beans. For my entree I went with what they are known for Kephi Gyro they have chicken but I went with the beef and lamb mix served with fresh cut fries. My dish was very tasteful. My boyfriend ordered the Brizola Moshariza marinated New York strip served with lemon potatoes and seasoned vegetables. He ate every last bite off his plate!!! For desserts they have a display case with all sorts of homemade sweets. I of course went with the traditional baklava and a cheesecake baklava to go! The decor inside of the restaurant is updated, nice good ambience. They also have available for customers to sample different infused olive oils and balsamic vinaigrette. I most certainly would come back to this restaurant! read more

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What a lovely space. And our server couldn't have been more charming and well versed on the menu. A great addition to the tourist area. Was looking forward to the food but have to say I found it less than inspired. The mezze platter had 3 dips and only the skordalia had any taste and that was very mild. The Greek food I've experienced in the past was vibrant and very flavorful so these options were disappointing. But perhaps Americans prefer a milder option because I've heard several positive reviews. read more

Congratulations on finding THE BEST GREEK FOOD not only in Williamsburg, but probably in all of Virginia!!! My wife and I came back from a vacation in Santorini Greece and was looking for a Gyro that would compare! We stumbled upon Kephi and was so happy when we tasted the food! We live in Northern VA and both agree that the food is worth the 3 hour drive (no joke, it's THAT good)! The decor inside is reminiscent of that in Greece and the staff are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The owners are sweet as can be, and speaking of sweet, the desserts are all made fresh every day and they sell out every night! If you're in the area, definitely try this place out and be sure to bring your appetite because the portions are huge! read more

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The food was phenomenal. The price is right. The service is outstandind. The ambiance is very pleasant.

Just got back from a wonderful hour of eating. We split lots of appetizers and saved room for dessert. Service was great and the restaurant was very clean. Highly recommend read more

Our family visited here while on vacation to Williamsburg. We love Greek food. First impressions of Kephi Greek Kitchen was very good. The lobby area and entrance is very neat and clean. The overall feel of the restaurant was very nice. Now on to the food. For the appetizers, we ordered the saganaki (flaming cheese) which absolutely delicious. We also ordered the Calamari which was horrible. It was chewy and rubbery. We sent it back and the server kindly brought back a replacement that was worse than the first one. We did not eat it at all, it was awful. Three of the four of us ordered the traditional Greek gyros. Chewy, fatty, flavorless meat was horrible. The tazziki sauce was only on half the sandwich. The fries were undercooked. The fourth member had the lamb burger grinder and said they were adequate, but the fries were still under cooked. The server was not attentive to the basic needs of the table such as refills and such. He didn't communicate well, and show no sense of urgency or care that our food was not good. Of all the restaurants that we visited over our 10 day visit Kephi was at the bottom of the list both for the food and the service. But unfortunately mostly for the food. If you are looking for some good Greek food while visiting Williamsburg, keep on looking past Kephi, because this is not the place. read more

Server was ok, the ambiance was calming, and the food was pretty good. We liked the chicken gyro more than the lamb and beef one. The kids enjoyed the pasta from the kids menu. They also have a decent selection of desserts in the case but we did not taste them. I would recommend this place if you want to try some Greek food. read more

The food was excellent and the server kind. The server wore a mask and tables were spaced farther apart than usual. However two covid-safety concerns: (1) we were seated next to an internal wall, which we did not realize until later had cut outs, and another table was seated immediately on the other side of the faux wall (right next to us due to the wall cut outs), and (2) after a party near us left we watched as a server wiped the table down with a dry or lightly damp cloth (no bleach or disinfectant solution) and the plastic place mats were simply put back down without any cleaning. Yikes. If we had realized this we would not have dined there. Summary: *truly great food* but needs covid-related safety improvements for dine-in. These are easy fixes, and I hope to dine here again after safety is enhanced. read more

16-person party for a family event. They did a great job accommodating us; great service and food. Didn't try the baklava cheesecake but will be sure to do that on the next visit. read more

Elevated Greek food. Grilled octopus was great along with a fresh citrus salad. Family of 5 ate like kings! Imported Olive oil sold. Amazing fresh dessert case. read more

I LOVED IT! I have never had Greek food before. The flavors blended beautifully, perfect, clean tasting olive oils and very fresh spices. I had the grape leaves stuffed with hamburger and rice, along with green beans. I have never had green beans that were so tasty before! And I never knew I would love grape leaves, either! I also tried the sausage appetizer. Wonderful, moist and oh so yummy. Husband had the spanakopita, which he liked, and the beef kabobs. The beef is filet mignon! What!? Yes seriously. Marinated and grilled to perfection and the vegetables and rice that came with it were so tender. For dessert, he had the chocolate cake, and I had the rice pudding. Both very good. What also stands out, besides the very yummy food, is the staff! Very knowledgeable to help us decide even what to try. I took the recommendation of our excellent server, Zhansaya! Originally I found the restaurant on my find me gluten free app. I am so glad I did. There were several gluten free options and Zhansaya didn't mind all my questions. I should add, they serve their own family grown olive oil. Honestly it was so much nicer than any olive oil I have ever had before. I wish I could take some home with me! And the place sparkles. Very clean and beautifully and simply decorated. If I lived in this area, this would be my new favorite place to eat! read more

Great Greek food options and beautiful restaurant. Though very nice, the service has been slow and disjointed. Be patient and you will have a great meal. read more

Kephi Greek Kitchen - Horiatiki salad, Fasolakia and Arniso Boutaki Me Meli - Greek Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Ordered lamb gyros. Lamb was grizzled chunks that were cold and tasteless. I talked to the waitress and told her that the gyros were terrible. She asked where I had eaten better so she could tell the chef where to learn how to prepare them properly. I also told the chef and he basically smiled and said "too bad" (paraphrasing). I will never eat here again! read more

They just opened Monday. Excellent atmosphere, excellent food, very good prices for the quality. We had bread and hummus (free), fantastic. Greeek lemon soup, fabulous. Gyro and Greek burger, both wonderful. Ashley, our server from Turkey was excellent, very friendly and helpful. The place was warm and welcoming. read more

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Excellent. Fabulous Greek food! Wonderful service! We enjoyed the salad, gyro and spanakopita. So many delicious things on the menu. The dessert display is unbelievable. Can't wait to go back again soon. read more

The decor is beautiful and the service excellent, just slow. We waited a good half hour for our meal, and they weren't very busy. The Greek salad was generously portioned and dressed perfectly. Fries are cut thick and well salted, everyone enjoyed them. Our table ordered beef, lamb and chicken; great flavor, although the chicken was rather dry. Definitely recommend and hope to visit again when we're in town - delicious food and friendly service in a very pleasant atmosphere. read more

My family and I loved this pick on our stop in Williamsburg! Definitely noticed this place was more authentic than other Greek places we've been to. The staff was great and they even included some complementary hummus and pita. Spacing out from other tables was comfortable for COVID safety. For entrees we enjoyed the chicken and beef shish-kebabs, dolmades, and their house special (lamb on tomato pasta). read more

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Overall a pretty good Greek restaurant with lots of authenticity and some unique touches. Decor = 5, modern, fresh, good ambience. Price = subjective but I thought moderately priced for the quality received. Food = 4.5 overall and here's our .02. We started with the dolmades and they were very good, I'd get again. We got the spanakopita and it was served cool making it loose some flavor I think, it was ok, I'd ask it to be heated. Regular French bread was served with hummus, odd as no typical flat top warmed pita so a bit of a detractor. Wife got the lamb gyro and it was great. I got the Greek chicken skewer with fries and salad, excellent and fries are delicious. I wish the chicken was grilled real time versus heated up but it was good. Dessert we got to go the cheese cake that had a slight twist and was absolutely delicious. Also got the katafi and it was also good. If Were in the area again we'd return! read more

Food was great, but they probably could use more wait staff. Took awhile for our order to be taken...not the waitresses' fault, she was running around trying her best,but definitely needed more help. read more

Not Greek like I've ever tasted. Bland, dry, no garlic, spices, nothing. Lamb gyro is only served with beef, thought it might be ok. No just over cooked beef without flavor. I'm from NY and have trained through Europe and love Greek food. I go to Detroit and stay an extra night to hit my favorite Greek dive. I paid $20 for one gyro and threw it in the trash. Even had a friend taste, who agreed it was not good at all. read more

We come to this restaurant every time we stay in Williamsburg. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious. Since everything has been shut down for so long, we were just grateful that they were open. We sat outside, they have a large tent, so we weren't in the sun. The temperature was pleasant with a nice breeze, so being outside was fine. The service was incredible, the food was amazing. Please go out to eat! We need these businesses to survive. Kephi will not disappoint! They also have a terrific dessert menu/ bakery. I'd give them ten stars if it were an option. read more

KEI GREEK KITCHEN is a really nice restaurant. We stopped here for dinner and really enjoyed the food. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We liked the ambiance of the restaurant. The food was timely and really good. We had the beef and lamb gyros and baklava for dessert. The restaurant also has a small shop where you can buy oil, desserts, and other goodies. I would recommend KEI GREEK KITCHEN. read more

We have gone to Kephi since it opened. Went today for lunch. I ordered the chicken souvlaki grinder. What I got was chicken souvlaki, very different from the grinder. As I was served, I stated that this wasn't what I ordered. The surly waitress pretty much said, too bad, this is what you are getting. My husband asked to see the menu, and yes, there are two items, one below each other, that list chicken souvlaki. Instead of acknowledging that there might have been some confusion, because of the two chicken souvlaki items, the waitress and hostess dug in and insisted I was the one at fault. They completely ruined our lunch. And they have lost not only us as customers, but the group of neighbors that we often bring along with us. All because they couldn't have been gracious. Perfect place for tourists who won't be repeat business. read more

I'll give this place four stars which is good. Very good however it was not what I had hoped as a Greek who loves authentic Greek food. I'm being critical so please don't let this review stop you from going. It's really worth the journey. I just wish the main dishes we tried had a bit more flavor. The avgolmono was okay. Thicker than I'm used to but again not bad. Make sure you add the lemon. The domades as an app was fantastic. I really want to try the Pastisio next time I'm there. It looks amazing. I had a lamb dish that was just okay. The feta phyllo could have been better as well. It's huge by the way...the feta just needs to be baked a bit longer...it's an amazing dish in Greece and I wish more Greek restaurants had it on their menu. read more

It says a lot when your teen actually appreciates a salad! We stopped in for pick up after a long drive and just wanted to eat in our hotel All the ingredients in the Greek salad tasted fresh. The tomatoes tasted like they just came off the vine and the Feta cheese (it came in slim rectangular blocks, not crumbled) tasted like excellent quality and fresh cheese. We also had the spanakopita and again, fresh! Fresh spinach and the not oily (as many of the spanakopita tastes like when there's too much oil or butter in the phyllo dough). If my teen ends up going to W&M for college, we are definitely coming back! read more

I didn't visit the bar area, but Guy Fieri on the flatscreen might explain why it was empty. We sat by the window of the dining area, and there was ample room for a high chair. Large ventilation panels overhead threatened draftiness but I felt none. Our two gyros and steak came quickly. The pitas were fluffy, flavorful, and ostensibly not the bread-flavored cardboard that comes in a plastic bag. As a baker of flatbreads, I surmise that their pitas were made on-site. Both the lamb and chicken were moist and perfectly seasoned, the fresh tzatziki on point and sensibly applied. Our Greek-speaking waitress happily curated the more authentic offerings. I substituted salad for fries but found it drenched in lemon vinaigrette. I suppose calling iceberg lettuce + tomatoes a "side salad" is a bit of a stretch, but I didn't schlep over here for salad. Moreover, nine bucks for a perfectly executed gyro is already the start of a great evening. Kephi is as bustling as you might expect, and like any proper Greek joint, they have a pastry case with kataifa, baclava, and whimsical offerings like Chocolate Mouse. The mouse had mousse in it. Kephi's long hours make it stand out all the more in a struggling tourist town with little more than chains eateries and crappy pancake houses. There is a display area of Greek olive oil, handmade soaps, herbal teas, so we will be coming back for gift shopping as well as dining. read more

The greatest new local restaurant in Williamsburg. It's located on Richmond Road in the middle of the traditional tourist dining traps, but this is not in that category. Atmosphere is exceptional, and the food and specialty Greek beverages are amazing. I will Be recommending this establishment to many locals, and certainly be bringing my our out of town guests here. So, so good! read more

Kephi Greek Kitchen - Bar Area - Greek Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We have been to Kelphi several times for lunch, but this was our first time for dinner, and we were truly blown away. We were a party of 4 and had several appetizers to share and each had a different appetizer. Everyone was delighted. The décor is the most beautiful I have ever seen in a Greek restaurant, truly a fine dining ambiance. The staff is friendly and service excellent. The menu is extensive with something for all tastes. I cannot recommend Kelphi highly enough. read more

The atmosphere is attractive, the service is attentive, but definitely not professionally trained, and the food is very good. My only concern really is that the experience and the service don't really align with the prices, which are on par with downtown DC (I spent $200 on a party of three, without wine or dessert). Also, a messy/dirty restroom in itself is enough to discourage a second visit. Your kitchen we cannot see, but we can infer it's maintenance from how diligently you attend to your restrooms. read more

We meet our daughter and her husband in Williamsburg every couple of months for lunch. On July 2, 2021, our usual haunts were already booked and thank goodness for that. We all like Greek food so I blindly chose Kephi Greek Kitchen, not knowing at all what to expect. The first impression was that of a good-sized restaurant, pretty and sparkling clean. There was a attractive display of their Greek olive oils, Kalamata olives, and some other Greek gourmet items. Especially eye-catching was a double display case of cakes, cupcakes, biscottis, and other delicious looking desserts. After much discussion we ordered an appetizer with three items - sausage, meat balls, and spanakopita. The meats were tasty; the spanakopita was beyond delicious. Flaky top with an inch of delicious well seasoned spinach in the middle. More spinach than I have ever had in my many times with spanakopita. Absolutely yummy and a big square of it. Plenty of each to share with four people. The other three ordered gyro sandwiches which they stated were really good. They all raved about their French fries - the kind with tasty seasoning on them, crispy on the outside and soft almost creamy on the inside. I ordered my favorite Greek dish - pistachio, also known as Greek lasagna with béchamel sauce. The dish was layered with pasta tubes, not potatoes, seasoned meats, and a top layer that defies my ability to describe how light and delicious it was. You just need to go there and get some!! The best for last! The host person was very patient at explaining what was in all the beautiful choices. We chose two, both delicious, but the very very best was Portkalopila, which is driving spell check crazy. Portkalopila is a cake with phyllo dough, orange sauce and other delectable flavors that go together to make a cake that would bring a world famous French chef to tears because he/she could never hope to replicate it without specific instructions from the Kephi pastry chef. It was so good that we each bought a piece to bring home to enjoy all over again tonight. We definitely will return for another scrumptious Greek meal at our new favorite restaurant in Williamsburg! read more

We almost didn't pull in as we thought they were closed, but man are we glad we took a chance! The service was nice, but the food was phenomenal and came out quick! Everything looked & tasted fresh, full of amazing flavor, and the portions were very sizeable! Even though we were stuffed, we still ordered cappuccino and baklava cheesecake. It was so unique and was a HUGE slice. Definitely try this place. You won't regret it! read more

Since my mother spent many years living in Greece, we waited for her to visit us in Williamsburg so we could take her out. This place was great. We ordered 3 appetizers: grilled halloumi, spanakopita and grilled octopus. The spanakopita was a little tough on the bottom, but the flavor was amazing. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the bed of greens went really well it. The halloumi combination of raisins and pine nuts seemed very risky when we read it, but we decided to not modify the dish by leaving off raisin and I am glad we left it as is. All three dishes were well worth it. For entrees, we ordered arniso boutaki me meli, and shared a souvlaki grinder. I didn't try the lamb, but my mother raved about it and was impressed that it wasn't over cooked. The grinder was perfect for sharing. The portion is large and so are the large steak fries. All in all, this place was very impressive. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely be back, with friends, and often. read more

They have completely remodeled the inside of this restaurant and it is light and airy. They have even re-paved the parking lot! High marks for the restaurant's environment as they have a fantastic bar and retail space when you first walk in. The menu includes all your traditional Greek dishes. The domades are excellent and the gyros are tasty. Wish they would cut up their meat a little smaller so that they weren't so messy. Overall, a wonderful addition to the Williamsburg restaurant landscape! read more