This is the only place for food especially the lamb chops!! outstanding and consistent. beware $$$$read more

Chris Taverna is a family-owned Greek & Mediterranean restaurant in South Florida that has been in…read moreoperation since 2004. It was founded by owner Christos "Chris" Charoudis, the restaurant's menu is largely inspired by traditional family recipes. Chris's mother, Eleni, personally quality-controlled the dishes to ensure authenticity. This is the original restaurant, at the corner of Lantana Rd. & Jog, a second is on Congress, They have expanded & during covid outdoor dining in the parking lot was created. There is a free parking in front along with a steady stream of pick up traffic. The menu offers extensive Greek dishes with servers being very quick & efficient. Portions at Chris' Taverna are enormous. One plate is enough for more than enough for 2 of us to share. The restaurant is casual, reservations are not accepted, it's first come & first serve. Tonight six of us met here for dinner. We arrived before 6:00 and waited only a few minutes for a table. When we left there was a line outside. When we were seated we were given water & a garlic spread with warm fresh pita. We all shared babaganosh & generous delicious dips. My husband & I shared a gyro salad with lots of grilled lamb, more than enough for us both. Others enjoyed greek chicken salad, shrimp with pasta, and spanakopita. Everyone brought leftovers home, enough for a few meals. Happily we weren't rushed.

Amazing food and amazing service. Dimitris gave excellent service! I highly recommend!read more

I dined in with my husband for lunch and we enjoyed our meal because we felt we were eating healthy…read morefrom the fresh proteins to the variety of toppings we added to our meals. To start, we stood in line and were greeted by the nice guy behind the counter. He was a little difficult to understand but we knew the concept in ordering so we just called out what we wanted. When choosing between the small and large portion, the large is a better deal because you get more choices to add on their yummy ingredients. I did salad and mt husband did rice. We were both very pleased with the portion size and the price. They didn't try to upsell our meal but they kindly made suggestions. They even gave us a few samples of the dressings to choose from since this was our 1st visit. We also loved their beverage choices as they had Stubborn Soda and some fresh made juices. I even saw a frozen beverage machine. It was very clean inside and everyone busses their own garbage. Parking is a little tight during meal hours so on our next visit, we will come at an off hour.

it was very enjoyable. since I'm Greek this is a very good review…read more I had the steak platter with hot hummus. Dyshiema was very friendly and helpful

I've driven by here so many times and finally decided to stop in today and give it a try. Since I…read morewas out running errands, I used my Yelp app to place a pickup order ahead of time, which made everything super convenient. For my first visit, I went with the San Diego wrap with chicken shawarma, since it's one of their signature items. It comes loaded with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red cabbage slaw, and pickled onions, plus fries and feta cheese, all topped with their garlic yogurt sauce. I also added a side of dill yogurt because I love dipping my wraps. Everything is wrapped in their flatbread and grilled to order. The portion is pretty large in my opinion and definitely shareable if you're not starving. I ended up eating half and saving the rest for later. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the red cabbage slaw and the garlic yogurt sauce. The flavors all complemented each other really well. I also like that this a healthier fast-food option. Their menu has a lot of variety too, including wraps, bowls, plates, fries, and even family meals and catering. The store itself was very neat and clean, with plenty of seating if you decide to dine in. My order was ready earlier than expected, and the staff was friendly and welcoming when I picked it up. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

What a great restaurant! Very cute, nicely decorated and designed to make you feel like you are in…read moreSantorini! The drinks were very crafty and delicious. Our bartender, Peter was super friendly and funny. We came in late right before the kitchen was closing. We ordered a few drinks and appetizers. The hummus and pita chips along with the octopus appetizers were amazing. Our drinks are very good and the decorations a was just so cute. I would return here soon so I can taste the actual menu and enjoy it a little longer.

What an incredible dining experience! This is the most…read moreauthentic Greek restaurant I've found outside of Greece. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with hospitality that makes you feel like family. The food is absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients. The LAMB SHANK and octopus were perfectly seasoned, the spanakopita was flaky and delicious, and the house made pita and tzatziki was the best I've ever tasted. Every dish transported us straight to the Greek islands. The atmosphere is charming, inviting, and genuinely Greek, making it the perfect place for a casual lunch, family dinner, or special celebration. OLGA was attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food she served, If you're looking for authentic Greek cuisine, generous portions, and exceptional service, this restaurant is a true gem. We can't wait to return. Highly recommended!

I stopped by the Delray location while craving something fresh and flavorful, and the concept…read moreimmediately felt like a Mediterranean take on a build-your-own bowl setup, similar to the fast-casual style people know from Chipotle, but with a much broader range of ingredients and flavor combinations. This was my first visit and my first time trying them, and I was impressed by how many options they offer. The customization is extensive without feeling overwhelming, and everything looked fresh and well maintained. I went with the falafel bowl, built over rice and lettuce, and one standout detail was that they offered three different rice options. I chose the lentil rice, which had excellent flavor and added a nice depth to the bowl. All of the toppings, condiments, and add-ons tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The falafel itself was satisfying, and the overall meal felt balanced--filling without being heavy. It gave that ideal healthy, energized feeling rather than leaving me sluggish afterward. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself was very clean, which always matters in a fast-casual setting, and the service stood out. The staff was welcoming, and the manager came by our table several times to check in and make sure everything was going well, which added a personal touch that you don't always get in this style of restaurant. Overall, a very solid first experience. Fresh food, strong service, clean environment, and plenty of options. I'd definitely return and would recommend checking it out if you're in the mood for Mediterranean done in a casual, customizable format.

I have been wanting to visit Olive U Mediterranean Grill and finally have the opportunity because I…read morewas in this Delray neighborhood. There is ample parking and seating, though I can imagine this place gets quite busy with the workday lunch crowd. The restaurant was very clean, inviting and casual. Staff greeted us when we entered and helped explain how their menu. It is very similar to the other "fill a bowl" concept, casual restaurants, but in this case Mediterranean delights await you. There are several different types of proteins, and as a pesco-vegetarian, I was pleased to see tofu as an option. There's falafel too! (The tofu was well seasoned and not bland little cubes of food.) You can do a bed of greens, pita, hummus, or rice as your base. I went with the rice which was deliciously seasoned, though (spoiler alert!) next time I might go with hummus. There are many fresh herbs options for toppings, including spices and sauces. All the vegetables were crispy, and the portions were generous. The price point is fair and what you would expect to see at similar restaurants. I wish Olive U were closer to my home, because it's a great fresh option if you're looking for a quick take-home meal as well. I did see that they offer family-style dinners where you get a large portion and everybody eats the same thing. I think that is a great idea and not something I've seen at the other bowl - style restaurants. As I've already spoiled above (hee her , I definitely plan a return visit one day. Or they could just build locations in Broward! Hint hint.

I was one of the first customers that ate at Sofra when it opened up six years ago. Always had an…read moreexcellent experience here. I usually ate here at least twice a month or more for six years. And brought guests constantly . The food was always well prepared and at a reasonable price. The owner was always very friendly. BUT I will never again go back to Sofra after my experience last night. Last night I went with a couple of people that I had raved about this restaurant to. The owner, who certainly must've recognized me from the countless times I've eaten there in five years, barely grunted at me and the vibes I got from him were not very welcoming. He seemed really angry about something and was taking it out on his customers. There was only one other table that had customers and this was a Friday night. I found that really odd because other restaurants surrounding Sofra had lots of people sitting outside eating at their restaurants I ordered a falafel plate and others at our table ordered the İskender and another entrée. I practically passed out when I got the bill because I guess I didn't check the prices when I was ordering. The falafel plate, which was basically a spoonful of salad, a spoonful of rice, a few hard burned falafel, soup and a dribbling of tahini was $33. This is obscene. When this restaurant first opened they were charging for the same plate $15 and then they went to $25 after a few years which I thought was pretty high for the food we were getting but $33 is just plain greedy. I won't even do a review on the other two entrées because my party could barely eat them. I now see why there was nobody, literally nobody in this restaurant on a Friday night. And the owner, what happened to him? he used to be such a friendly guy and now he is just an angry man. The waitress never went back to check on us and refill our water after taking our order. Despite only two tables with customers in this restaurant. I read some of the reviews where owner says he hates the fucking country so why doesn't he just leave? There's plenty of really good Mediterranean restaurants that are not going to charge this kind of money for Mediterranean food. Even if the felafel was the best falafel I've ever eaten in my entire life - $33 is crazy. And it was not very good felafel - in fact all the food is mediocre. Where it once was amazing. So my suggestion to the owner is to lower his prices, improve the quality of his food and improve his attitude

I come to this place based on some reviews I had seen and thought I would try the saganaki…read more Unfortunately, they no longer have it. The restaurant decor and atmosphere is quite nice with a few tables outside. Seems this place was severely understaffed and it seemed like it was 2 people that were trying to take care of a bunch of patrons. I would've loved to give a higher rating but the wait was just a bit too long for the time I had. I ultimately ended up just eating the soup and taking the Adana kebab to go. Food was delicious and flavorful. I would give it another go if I saw more servers or staff. The staff just seemed very overwhelmed

This Mediterranean restaurant is always a great choice, especially when you're dining with a large…read moregroup. I was visiting friends, and since her family is pretty big, this has become their go-to restaurant. She mentioned that the staff never hesitates when a large party walks in and always accommodates everyone without making it feel like an inconvenience. The dining room is one large, open space with tables throughout, creating a lively atmosphere. I absolutely loved it. It was filled with people enjoying incredible food, and you could tell this place was a local favorite. Of course, I had to start with one of their Greek beers, served in a traditional beer mug, which was the perfect way to kick off the meal. We also ordered the tzatziki and hummus sampler, and I'm so glad we did. The flavors were unbelievable, and they were incredibly generous with the warm pita bread. Honestly, I ate so much of the sampler that by the time it came to order my entrée, all I could manage was a piece of grilled chicken. Even then, I found myself dipping the chicken into the hummus and tzatziki because they were just that good. I left completely full, happy, and even had leftovers to take home. The staff was fantastic--everyone worked together seamlessly, helping one another and making sure every table was taken care of. It created such a welcoming atmosphere. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this restaurant has so many outstanding reviews. The food, service, and overall experience absolutely live up to the hype.

Love this place. I come here often and the food and service does not disappoint! Whether or not you…read moresit inside or out the ambiance is worth the wait. Next to the restaurant there are amazing stores and when your done eating you can go shopping. I got the Greek salad which is a staple there, the fresh vegetables and the cheese is the right amount of bite. I would have ordered two salads because you really want your own. We had the warm pita bread with the taziki, the best part of the meal, this is freshly made and trust me, you taste the garlic in every bite. It's so fresh and homemade. The spanakopita is ok, I get it every once in a while but it's not my favorite. They make a lot of good dishes. I highly recommend this place.

Great place to try authentic Greek food. Prices are reasonable and service is great…read more I went to Greece and trust me when I said this place is authentic home made food.

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Greek food. I always get the quarter chicken…read moreon Thursdays and it's always moist and delicious. The staff is always very welcoming and it's very clean inside.