We wanted fast, tasty, nutritious food without going into downtown Rochester. Opa! Opa!! delivered with a warm smile in a pleasant, welcoming space. We loved the lush floral painting on the dropped ceiling and the quirky selection of dolls, ceramics, pictures, and other items from Greece decorating the walls and shelves. We relaxed in our booth watching a baseball game as we waited for our food. The pita chips were crispy and nicely seasoned. They came with a creamy dip. My Greek salad with gyros hit the spot. The lettuce and other vegetables were fresh, and served with two kinds of dressing. The gyros were tender with a nice flavor. My spouse's appetizer plate came with a nice variety of pastries and condiments, also served with gyros and salad. We really enjoyed the food. Our server was new on the job, but she was friendly and found answers to our questions when she didn't know the answer right away. It was already 8 PM on a Saturday night, but they had a good number of takeout orders coming out of the kitchen. The restaurant looked like it was around for a number of years, but the space was kept tidy and in good condition. Even the bathrooms were neat and well supplied. We liked our food so much that we ordered a galaktoboureko dessert to go. I think it will be better when we warm it up. There are so many food choices in Rochester, but we were glad that this place was open later on Saturday as an alternative to burgers and fries. (But if you want a burger and fries, they do offer gyro burgers and fries!) So glad that we spotted this place, and we will definitely consider it again next time we're in town. read more

Food is VERY fast. The Taziki sauce is the star of the show very very good! Chicken was moist and delicious. Don't expect French fries but their fries were good. Excellent service as well! read more

This place is conveniently located right across from one of my favorite coffee joints, Badass Coffee of Hawaii, they kind of share the same lot, so plenty of parking spaces available. It's a small restaurant, like many of the other businesses. Upon walking in, I was greeted and seated immediately. The gentlemen brought my a glass of water and complimentary pita chips with a house made tzatziki sauce. I ordered the gyro plate which came with a side of your choice. I opted for the pilaf rice with tomato sauce, however there's a whole list to choose from! I think it was about $15 not including tip and it was such a fulfilling meal! Overall fantastic experience, decorative interior, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff! read more

Opa! Opa!! - 12. Gyros Plate Dinner - Greek Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Opa! Opa!! is an authentic Greek food restaurant. We eat there when we are in the Rochester area. The gyro is great and so are other items on their menu. read more

Delicious, fresh, quick! Gyro is authentic, not the frozen stuff you get at most places! Quaint ambiance, feels like yia Yia's house!

Wow! The food was delicious and timely. You can sit either outside or inside. Today we chose to sit outside because it was a beautiful day and a breeze. read more

Opa! Opa!! - Calzone with fries - Greek Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Delicious food, gracious service. Strongly recommend. I go every time I'm in Rochester. Please buy local

Got some of the best takeout falafel! Will be back for a full meal sometime soon! And the onion rings as a side were perfectly done

My family has been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience. The food is always good and overall a wonderful, relaxing place to eat. The service is prompt and friendly. read more

Wow - this place knocks every other Greek restaurant out of the park! They are not stingy with their proportions, and the food is crazy good. The lemon soup (avgolomono) is the best I've ever had anywhere. The gyros was absolutely huge and absolutely delicious - the perfect flavor and texture, with a soft and puffy pita "envelope" that wrapped around the tomato, red onion and perfect thin-sliced meat. The tzatziki sauce complemented the gyros and the crispy perfectly-spiced pita triangles we were served as an appetizer. I had a glass of Retsina which was served perfectly cold and delicious. This is a cozy place anyone would feel comfortable in, and our server was very personable. It was pretty busy even at 4 PM. We hope to enjoy many more meals at Opa! Opa! read more

Love this place, as close to accurate that I've found any where in the States. As a global traveler, I'm always on the lookout for refreshing my memories. A pleasant evening for walking down memory lane. Bring the coffee on! read more

What a cute little place! If you're looking for a little taste of Greece in Rochester, this place is the spot. Great atmosphere with a touch of Greece in the decor. The waitstaff was very helpful and friendly. The pricing is reasonable and the portions are hearty. The Greek salad was very tasty and the pita bread was served nice and warm. A great find and a must-stop while in Rochester. read more

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I was referred to this place by a local Greek guy who said they make legit saganaki- I was not disappointed! Really tasty & legit- as you can see from the 'fireball' pic. My party was quite pleased with our meals- we all got some version of the gyro meat on salad. Their dressing is delicious & their tsadziki was also good. They served very fresh veggies- which is not a given in the middle of a snowy tundra! I got a variety plate & was able to sample a few things too. Food & food value were a solid 3 to 4. Did not try other items but would go back given the fun atmosphere & attentive staff. A definite 4. read more

Opa! Opa!! - Setting it off... - Greek Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I really just wanted some vegan-friendly dolmas but I ended up getting some of their fresh cut fries as well as some of their spinach and rice. The employee who assisted me was acting very weird. He wasn't necessarily rude but he wasn't really helpful either. I advised him that I was vegan and inquired about certain menu items and their vegan-friendliness. His answers seemed uncertain even though he verbally assured me that he knew what he was talking about. He stated that the spinach and rice was vegan and contained no dairy-products or animal broth. I pray that he was right. DOLMAS - you get six little dolmas for $7. The dolmas were very good but over-priced for the size and portion. OPA HOMEMADE FRIES - sooooo delicious! I loved the seasoning and they give you so many fries for the $5! (Other places should take note! hmph) SPINACH & RICE - DELICIOUS! I don't know how a simple recipe can be so inspiring. I need this recipe because I could eat this every day. I've never seen this dish at a Greek restaurant so I'll have to make it back over here the next time I'm in town. read more

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Stopped in on a whim. Love the Greek hole in the wall ambiance . My gyro and fry/chips are exactly what I wanted read more

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We stopped in here yesterday on a whim to check it out. Opa! Opa! Has been around for awhile, located in SE Rochester, offering take-out, as well as delivery through Grub Hub. We ordered the gyro plate, the Pastitio (Greek Lasagne), both with a cup of Avgolemono, and an order of falafel to share. The gyro was amazing, very rich tasting, well seasoned meat, the Avgolemono was perfect - rich and creamy with the perfect amount of lemon. My only issue with the food was that the Pastitio was under seasoned. It came off a bit bland, so I added salt to mine to make it have a little more flavor profile - other than that, it was wonderful. The spinach rice was very good, I'd get that for takeout as a stand alone dish. I appreciate that their plates are served with kalamata olives and pepperoncini as garnish. The service was good, the restaurant was clean and I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is a pretty small restaurant, maybe not ideal for a very large party. I'd totally go back! read more

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Wonderful place. Atmosphere. Food is fabulous. Enjoyed having lunch here today! Souvlaki platter with sauce just great! Service is very good too. Clean place! read more

Opa! Opa!! - Souvlaki Platter - Greek Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Grisle not kebabs!!! What a shame that so many dishes this restaurant serves are so good but they failed miserably on one of the Cornerstone dishes of Greek cuisine which is lamb kebabs . The ones I ordered were pretty well inedible. Both kebabs were nothing but gristle . When I sent it back basically chewed up and spit out the owner didn't even bother to come out and address the situation. I did mention the problem to the waitress who seemed to be on another planet. For a $73 meal it was a bit of a big disappointment. not sure we'll go back. read more

food and service were great needs a little tlc. lots of carry out orders. very traditional greek recipes read more

I am a Greek American from a restaurant family. This is not Greek food. The pastichio which is a traditional dish was wrong on all levels. The noodles were not capama noodles which makes the dish like a lasagna. The sauce tased like salsa not sauce and the topping which is Bachamel was something but not that. I can even tell what it was. It was bad. Then you put tortilla chips in with it? The avgolemono soup which is also a staple was bad. Sort of close but all wrong. The rice pilaf was tasteless and Just not Greek food. read more

Our daughter is correct. The guy as is the best I've ever experienced. The gyro was delicious as well. Always leave very satisfied!

I've only eaten here once, but my gyro was excellent and the restaurant is owned by the same owner as my favorite restaurant in town,which is el carambas mexican restaurant a it didn't disappoint me at all,so I recommend it to everyone who wants greek style food and especially the gyros thanks,Brad in rochester,minnesota read more

Not bad for local Greek food but probably not the best. I don't think this place is owned or operated by Greek people either, so take that into consideration. read more

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A cup of avgolemono and a half lemon chicken entree (included salad, rice, pita and pita chips). Hit the spot . Would recommend!

I didn't even want to give this place ONE STAR it was SO BAD, but I did get filled up so...Being a 100% American born greek (Grandparents on BOTH sides of the family originally from Greece) I know a thing or 2 about greek food...AND good service (my dad had previously owned 2 business himself) and Opa Opa unfortunately offers neither one...I arrived and wanted to sit outside on they're patio so I poked my head in the restaurant to let them know I was out there..There was one cook working and one waitress/hostess who asked me "how many"...5 min. later she came out with pita and satsiki, a greek cucumber sauce..she set both down along with a menu and disappeared without asking me if I wanted something to drink..10 min. later she was back to take my order...I told her I wanted gyro, but not the sandwich, I could do WITHOUT the thick pita bread that is basically tasteless and sometimes quite dry...In Greece it is served on a plate sliced fresh moments before from the cone and served with onions and more satsiki sauce, which was thin and runny at Opa Opa...She brought me a sandwich anyway, and since I was so hungry and it was getting late, I didn't say anything...I ate the sandwich, which was cold, but the rice that came with it had some "red sauce" of sorts on it which I didn't care for AT ALL, so I asked her if I could get some without the sauce on it...she nodded and disappeared again for several minutes..when she returned she DID bring a decent size bowl of hot rice for me. but by then my appetite was pretty much gone...I had to ask for my check when I was ready to leave, or else I prob. would STILL be sitting there...To summarize, I won't be back.. I suggest if you feel the "urge" for greek food to call for "takeout" or better yet, just go somewhere else, they're not the only place in Rochester to get a gyro... read more

Dined there for lunch today and enjoyed the beef/lamb gyro with fries. Their fries are fantastic. They're not your traditional fry - must try. Gyro was pretty good, flavor tasted a little bland. Will try the spicy one next time. Pita chips to much on before our ordered arrived we very good and addicting! It's a small, non-fancy place with an authentic vibe. Will definitely dine there again. read more

First time in Rochester and stopped by Opa Opa for some Gyros. The food was AMAZING! The fresh hummus and soft warm pita bread was with out a doubt probably the best we ever had! Everyone was very friendly and attentive. Very clean and safe for those comfortable with dining in. We will definitely be stopping by again before we leave town! read more

The bright blue colors and decorations reminded me of some of my favorite Greek places. However, the food fell short of the expectations we had by virtue of the high average rating on Yelp. Temper your expectations. In the end it was just OK and while it might me a local favorite, travelers looking for authenticity and flavor, might consider looking elsewhere. read more

A diamond in the rough. My friend and I were in town for the afternoon and always like to try local cuisine. Through Yelp we discovered this gem. The food was amazing. We both ordered the chicken kabobs and they were fantastic!! I was a little disappoint with the baklava. It appeared to have been frozen. It was hard to even cut with a fork. I've been spoiled by homemade baklava in the past. read more

Nopa, Nopa for Opa Opa. Greek food not to be found here. The only Greek thing here was the blue and white paint on the building. The Mousaka sucka and tasted like Ragu. The restaurant was dirty and the service was sloooow! I love Greek food and was highly disappointed by this place. My recommendation is to step on the gas and keep on driving. My four letter word for this place is Yuck. read more

I love the food it really reminds me of home small family business. It really reminds me of my hometown Opa opa The food is super delicious and the staff is friendly. I got their Gyro and it was on the smaller round but still super good read more

Wonderful food and cute indoor space! I have eaten here since I was a little girl. I followed them from their old location even. The workers are friendly and the food is tasty! Can't wait for my next visit. read more

This was a great experience. Anyone who likes Greek food would be as impressed as we were. My wife and I ate here yesterday, we ordered a sampler-for-two (forgot which one). When they brought it out, it was a LARGE PLATTER of food, shish-kabobs, gyros, vegetables, rice, just a ton of food! And this was on top of already receiving a soup and salad, so the portion size was already worth its money. The food quality was also very good. The meat was all cooked to tenderness, the vegetables and salad were all fresh and prepared well, the soup was also very flavorful. We also ordered a side of saganaki, flamed right in front of us in pure Greek tradition, and the cheese was rich and not greasy. It was salted well, enough to taste it mildly but not too much that you'll get deathly thirsty later on. The bathrooms were clean, but they could have been modeled better and situated better for appearance; perhaps they could have kept the mop, bucket, and cleaning supplies elsewhere?... The atmosphere was also cozy, it was not formal, but casual and the decor was also simple. The service was good, it was prompt and courteous. So while there could have been some improvements or opportunities for enhancements, the best take-aways were that the food was delicious and the service was very good. read more

Outstanding! We ordered the Costas Deluxe Platter, which includes gyro, broiled Opa chicken, lamb kabob, spicy feta, hummus, Bourekia, skorthalia, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. Each dine-in order comes with baked pita chips and tzatziki sauce. Both are delicious, and slightly addictive. It was all very good, but the gyro and kabob stood out the most. The gyro was juicy and the lamb kabob was perfectly seasoned, giving a burst of flavor with every bite. We will definitely be back. read more

Opa! Opa!! - Costas Deluxe Platter - Greek Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I'm really only giving this three stars because Eddie, the only server today, worked his butt off. He kept food flowing at a good rate considering he was manning all the tables and takeout orders. He is also apparently the flamming cheese king as kids have rendered his likeness all over the restaurant. The flamming cheese btw, is spectacle to be seen. I thought the food was okay--i wouldn't say the servings were especially huge. Moderate at best. We all tried the desserts which were okay. I tried Galaktoboureko for the first time and it was tasty, but the phyllo more chewy than flaky. Also the business should add their address. I clicked the directions link in mobile yelp app not really realizing there was no street address and ended up random spot Rochester read more

We ate here on a whim last night for the first time. Our teenage boys were out doing their own thing and we wanted to go somewhere different with our 5-year-old daughter. My oldest has been doing a report on Greece which gave me a hankering for Greek food, of which I haven't had in many, many years! Anyway, the food was FANTASTIC! We didn't know what to order, so the owner of the restaurant, who was also our server, gave us some suggestions on the "dinner for 2" menu, which offered a variety of different things. It came out on a huge platter and would've fed 3-4 people easily. All three of us ate off of it and we didn't finish it! Our daughter was amazed with the people ordering the flaming cheese appetizer around us and we were shocked that it didn't set off any alarms as the blaze reached the ceiling! Very entertaining and will definitely have to try that the next time we are there. She (our daughter) was also very proud of herself for trying some new things and liking them. The restaurant itself is just a small, "hole-in-the-wall" sort of joint, painted bright blue. When the girl-child went to the bathroom, she entered it with a "OH WOW!" which prompted us to take a look. A 5-year-old girl's fantasy bathroom! Bright pink! But don't let looks deceive you, it was squeaky clean and a great place to eat. The food amazing and the service only made it better! If you like Greek food, definitely try Opa! Opa! in SE Rochester! read more

The food is excellent. Much better than I anticipated. The staff at Opa Opa are amazing, friendly and make for a fun, friendly atmosphere. The show they put on is a very fun addition to ordering certain items. I've yet to try anything less than excellent. read more

Excellent food and I would come back for more. Friendly staff and also have an outdoor dining area.

You can't beat a $12 bucket of beer, but the food is just mediocre and the servings are moderate. The service is fast and friendly. My wife and I ordered the Spanakopitakia (how it's spelled on the menu), for appetizer, and Gyro Plates (mine with Crinkle-Cut Fries and her's with Onion Rings). While we waited, the waitress brought out the beer and Greek Pita Chips with Tzatziki Sauce. The Chips were great, but the Tzatziki was very bland and I couldn't taste any Cucumber, Dill, or Garlic. The Spanakopitakia didn't have spinach in it and I'm pretty sure it was cream cheese (not Feta). The Pita for the Gyro was too small and made eating it by hand difficult. The meat was good, but the Gyro had a very small amount of onion/tomato with no lettuce. The Crinkle-Cut fries were different from what I'm used to and reminded me of flavored chips, not fries. I ordered the Rice Pudding for dessert, but was quickly told that they didn't make it for today. read more

Great food and very friendly employees. I've been there a handful of times and have always been happy with my food. If you go, order the flaming cheese! read more