The food is authentic, fresh and flavorful! We have ordered by delivery and visited the Sunnyvale…read morelocation a few times now. The Greek bottle of white wine tastes like the countryside sat down next to you ~ coming from this Italian, that's a good thing! Start with the hearty lentil or velvety avgolemono soup and then share the rich Mousakka with your love, not to forget a heaping portion of the lip-smacking horotiki salad to cleans the palate between bites. All this before diving into choosing a juicy souvlaki or gyro protein - we love the pork & biftek. If your belly can handle it... the trio of dips is flavorful, but we CRAVE the spicy feta most. Get up and go now! Opa!!

Greeking Out One of…read morethree locally-owned Greek restaurants here in the South Bay, with this location being in operation for over ten years (ca. 2015). The owners are from Greece and promise to bring the most authentic and delicious Greek food in a casual and family-friendly environment. The Good: * Parking lot * Fast-casual order at the counter and they bring the food out to you, which is my favorite for lunchtime. * Friendly service * Bottled Beer and fermented grapes * Reasonable pricing * Moussaka was spot-on and delicious. For the uninitiated, it's basically a Greek lasagna, but instead of noodles they use delicious baked eggplant and a rich béchamel sauce to cover them and ground beef. It's my favorite Greek dish, and theirs is one of the best. * Chicken skewer was still moist despite being white meat. The Meh: * Horataki Salads are delicious, albeit maybe a touch too oily. Maybe try asking for SoS (Sauce on Side) if your stomach gets a little upset by too much oil. The Ugly: * Some of the seating in here needs replacing; I sat on one of their benches and I swear I got violated by a spring. 0_o Conclusion: Delicious Greek food for a fair price. Highly recommended. **They also own the similarly named restaurant in South SJ and Souvlaki's in Willow Glen.

Foods are delicious, portions are so big, service is very friendly, not many mediterranean around…read morehere so keep up your good works and more customers will come!

My mother decided she wanted to celebrate Mother's Day a day early. She also decided she wanted…read moreGreek food and found this place. So, I looked it up on here and it seemed legit. This place is nestled in an industrial neighborhood and is probably really booming during the work week. We arrived around 1PM and there was a larger party of maybe 12 and another party of 4 and us...party of 9. There is patio seating and plenty of indoor seating. There was plenty of parking as they have a parking lot dedicated to their restaurant. Their menu is substantial. All the usual suspects of falafel, kufta, chicken and beef kabobs, humus & pita, etc. We ordered the following: 1. Sword fish plate: which was served with rice and vegetables. The fish was perfectly grilled and a great sized filet. 2. Falafel pita & falafel plate: the pita came with fries the plate came with veggies and rice. Both of the guests of our party that ordered these were quite happy with their order. 3. Beef kabob: these were large cubes of beef, that were seasoned well and grilled perfectly. You get a full skewer on a bed of rice and a side of vegetables. 4. Kufta kebob: which I ordered, and it was a large sized kabob that was bursting with flavor and juicy. On a bed of rice and a side of veggies. I wish they served basmati rice or a long grain rice and that the veggies were just grilled without the sauce. I felt the tomato sauce it was covered it overpowered the natural flavors of the array of veggies on the plate. 5. My mom ordered a 3pc lamb chops plate, and it typically comes over a bed of fries, but we substituted it for rice, and it came with the same side of veggies as the rest of ours. She said it was good and the size of the chops was decent. 6. I got there kind of late so the first half of our party ordered appetizers that we didn't get to try but I ordered an order of fried calamari and I must say my favorite part was what I think was a kalamata olive aioli. It was delicious! Will need to replicate at home. All in all, we were pleased and left satisfied and more importantly full. I'm sure we will be back!

Very yummy food.Fantatic service We came here for dinner…read moreand I got the grilled salmon with a tasty sauce on top with rice pilaf,pita bread ( The best pita bread that I ever tasted) a citrus sauce and salad I recommend this place

Worst calamari I have ever had! Was rubbery and looked like little French fries. The super gyro…read moreplates only really gives you more fries, not much else, so maybe skip the super part. The gyo meat wasn't bad but I'm not impressed. I will probably not come back.

Menu is excellent, the selection of specials is always good…read more Outside dinning is well spaced Friendly staff.

This review is for take away, where we ordered kebabs and grilled veggies and rice. My friend…read moreordered online and I went to pick up. Good thing she sent me the online receipt, so I can show them. Always double check before you pickup. Beef kebabs were good, the grilled veggies were my favorite. They were done with just the right amount of char, still firm and not overly cooked. The basmati rice was fluffy and light, slightly seasoned. The only feedback I have to improve service would be that they gave me the aluminum trays, just like that, and I had to carry hot trays to the car. Perhaps a sturdy bag or cardboard box carrier would be better, since the trays were quite hot to handle.

DAM this place is good!…read more I would 100% come back, their fries were solid and would come back to try their rice. Their Naan too fresh and it was fluffy while having a nice bite too it. The whole plate is fresh. My friend said the hummus was nothing like he's had before. Service was super great too, the owner let me park in off spot cause of how some drivers were to nicely put it bad at parking. Parking for sure can get very packed. Place was super lively and service was quite fast. They were super friendly with giving recommendations too.

Had lunch recently here with my work colleagues and apparently Falafel Stop is legendary among…read morethose that crave Falafels/Pitas/Middle Eastern food. Our group shared a couple of their Chicken Shawarma plates, a small Hummus tub, and plenty of fresh hot Pita breads. Everything came out fresh and authentic. Service was friendly and there should be available seating(covered patio/benches) except maybe during their peak lunch rush.

Taverna feels like much more than just a Greek restaurant--it feels like being invited into a…read moreneighbor's home. Every time we come here, it feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely comforting. The food is absolutely delicious. Our favorite is the Lamb Shank--it's truly outstanding. The meat is incredibly tender, and the orzo pilaf underneath is perfectly balanced and full of flavor. What really makes this place special, though, is the people. From the hostess at the entrance to especially Mous and Blue, everyone is amazing at what they do. They create the comfort and experience that make you want to come back again and again. The service is truly top-notch. Thank you for everything--we love this place!

Not only did I have the opportunity to dine here, but I also had a great experience booking the…read moresmall private dining room for a work event. Derya was so efficient in helping me not only book, but also was on site to make sure we went through the run of show to confirm the dinner would go off without a hitch. Hospitality truly shines bright here, as we originally booked for 20 people and ended up with 30...oops! Most establishments would have made a fuss, but she handled it with finesse and said, "No problem!" While that was going on, I was having dinner on the side with a good friend. Moose extended the hospitality by being our server. Great recommendations, great story teller, and even better service. How lucky were we to be able to dine outside on such a gorgeous night in Palo Alto? One of my favorite parts of the parklet is that they have adjustable windows, so you don't feel confined to the space. The fish and lamb shank were the winners in my book for food. Absolutely delish!!!

**vegetarian review**…read more I got the vegetarian wrap with zucchini fritters. It was delicious. Super fresh and quickly prepared. Well packed and very flavoursome.

Bright cafe with welcoming staff. The beef salad had three…read moreskewers (I took the picture halfway through my meal). The beef skewer was tender and well spiced. Portion size was bigger than expected. I would suggest reducing the amount of dressing in the salad though. The pickled onions were phenomenal and gave a sweet crunch to the dish. Got the Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts for dessert - loved it! I would say that the portion is for two people though.

Amazing 10/10, I…read moretried the chicken and beef plate. Both of them solid, there selections of sauces was great too! I recommend the white and spicy sauce. They got the food out fast and my group really enjoyed it. I personally prefer the chicken shawarma. The service was fantastic and it was our first time. They gave us recommendations and the falafels came out fresh. The place is definitely better than the chain places I've been too. It's in a cozy plaza. Definitely my go to spot in the future.

casual mediterranean spot serving big plates…read more i was craving mediterranean food so we checked this place out from their good reviews on yelp. area is a bit sketchy it's near a liquor shop and sports bar. we got a chicken shawarma and achilles chicken plate. they do not skimp out on meat and sides and actually pack your bowl. i really enjoyed their side spreads like hummus and baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant tahini). the melody of flavors worked well together. their falafel was actually heart shaped and one of the best we had. fried right in front of you so it's pipping hot. would come back next time for pick up!

I was here yesterday for a business dinner, party of 2. We had the Maza Sampler for 2. Each of us…read morehad the Combo Kebab & molten chocolate cake for dessert. I had 2 house cabs & my colleague had 2 beers. The service was excellent. Every dish was excellent. Every appetizer in the sampler stood out. The main dishes were cooked to perfection. The meat grilled as should be, moist, flavorful, & tender. The rices was simply superb. Nice texture with the nuts. The rice itself was a dish on its own, not just a side thought. The spices here & in all the dishes were subtle, not overpowering, & distinguishable. Plenty of pita & special hot sauce too! We each paid $89 without tip. And tipped generously. Why do I give a 5? Yes it's expensive, but this price point is worth paying for this quality. This is going on my family's splurge list. This is exceptional Middle-Eastern cuisine. Made with craft, care, pride, & quality.

Really big restaurant located in downtown San Jose. They have various "Dish N Dash" restaurants…read morewhich are the same thing but takeout only. We were only there for drinks/snacks so I tried the babaghounash (sp). I thought it was ok. My partner really liked it. Pita was fine. We also got complementary pita with some kind of mediterranean olive oil dip which was ok. The falafels were really tasty esp with the hot sauce. Would come back to try more next time.

I love this place. I would frequent it in the early aughts when I worked in Palo Alto, but these…read moredays, I live in Alameda so I get down to the South Bay much less frequently. A friend wanted to treat me to birthday dinner here, so who was I to argue? Our starters, gigantes--I don't even like beans--and could not stop eating these-- and tender, succulent grilled octopus were perfect. We both had fish--hers a whole, steamed branzino and mine a roasted salmon--both very good. I regret not having photographed the dessert, a luscious light meringue with fresh berries. Don't pass that one up!

Evvia Estiatorio offers Greek eats for lunch and dinner…read more Our group came here for dinner, and we decided to order the following apps: +the Evvia Flatbread - topped with caramelized onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes, myzithra cheese, and basil +the Tiganita Kalamarakia - calamari served with lemon garlic aioli and spicy pepper aioli +Taramosalata - served with housemade grilled pita +Garides tou Fournou - wood oven-roasted prawns dressed in a Calabrian chili butter, tomatoes, and scallions +and, the Arnisia Plevrakia - grilled lamb riblets with lemon and oregano For our entrees, we tried: +the Moussak - a baked casserole with eggplant, lamb & beef ragout, potatoes, and a yogurt bechamel +the Moscharisia Brizola - mesquite-grilled dry-aged ribeye with olive oil lemon roasted potatoes and horta +the Psari Psito - grilled whole fish with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette and horta +and, the Kokinisto me Manestra - braised lamb shank with orzo and myzithra cheese Portions were generous, and we were able to sample each others' orders. Staff were attentive and friendly, and they checked upon us throughout our dining experience. The interior is nice; really dug the wooden beams! Note that if you have a large group, an automatic 20% gratuity is added to your check. +accepts large groups +reservations offered +friendly staff