We had an après-theatre reservation and were seated promptly. The banquette with pillow was surprisingly comfortable. Our waiter Kevin was attentive and personable. I ordered 2 appetizers. I usually order saganaki, but saw Feta Psiti ($19) and had to try it. It's described as "baked feta wrapped in puff pastry, finished with a sprinkle of sesame & a drizzle of honey." It was absolutely delicious and could absolutely be a not-too-sweet dessert. Then I had the Paidakia appetizer ($29) - 2 lamb chops cooked perfectly with lemony Greek potatoes and asparagus. Yum. It was the perfect amount of fantastic food, topped off with a spoonful of my friend's rice pudding (Rizógalo) which was hearty and cinnamony. Wishing I was there eating this meal again... read more

My first visit to Our Mom Eugenia was full of mixed feelings. Not sure if I'd return or not. It began with my reservation. I requested Booth Seating in my reservation, that I made well in advance. When I arrived, I was not given booth seating and was told that it was full. I just didn't appreciate requesting something in advance as a part of my reservation, which they could have held, and getting there only to be given something different than what I reserved. I know that there's no guarantee on "requests" but I don't see any reason why a booth couldn't be held, if its a part of a reservation that was given in advance. Now, moving on to the food. I ordered two appetizers, as I was not super hungry that night. The first app I tried was their Feta Karpouzi, which is cubes of Sesame-crusted baked Feta, and Watermelon, drizzled with honey and served on a bed of Arugula. The Watermelon was fresh and juicy, I must say. I loved the cubes of Feta as well...baking it really bought out the saltiness and the slight crunch from the Sesame was a nice touch. I, personally, would hold the Honey. It was a bit much, I feel, for this dish. Or maybe they put a tad bit too much on my order. Overall, I'd give that menu item an 8 out of 10. Now, when it comes to the second app I tried, I did not enjoy it or take photos (not photo worthy either). The second app was their Keftedakia (Greek Meatballs). It was very dry, bland...not very flavorful. I'd give them a 5 out of 10. It wasn't nasty but it wasn't good either. Overall, I'd give my experience at Our Mom Eugenia Shirlington a 6 out of 10. Not sure if I want to come back or not, just yet. I'd probably try their other location in Mosaic, for comparison sake, and order an actual entree this time, if I'm hungry. read more

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Stopped at Our Mom Eugenia in Shirlington for lunch after taking our dog to the dog park. We've walked by it a bunch of times and finally decided to give it a try. We started with the grilled octopus and it was easily my favorite thing we ordered. Great char on the outside without being chewy, and the lemon puree and capers worked really well with it. We also got the saganaki because it's fried cheese and I'm not sure what other justification is really necessary. It came out hot in a little cast iron skillet, crispy on top and gooey underneath. Really good. For the main we split the mixed grill with lamb chops and skewers served over roasted potatoes in a lemon butter sauce. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the potatoes underneath soaking up all that lemon butter were probably one of the best parts of the plate. I had a Palomita to drink, which was refreshing and not overly sweet. Overall, really good food, solid service, and a nice lunch after spending the morning at the dog park. The octopus was the standout for me and I'd definitely order it again read more

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Had a biz lunch here on a weekday. Perfectly busy and staffed. Big roomy booth allowed conversation flow without other tables on top of us. We split the fava spread to start. We asked for veggies with it and they brought a lot! It was good but the pita stole the show! Warm and lightly seasoned. I ordered the gigante beans and the beet salad. The salad was a special. I thought it was tasty but not really many beets. read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner on a Sunday night, since I had this place on my list for a while. I chose to order a few different appetizers so I could try a few things, which I would highly recommend doing. I got the grilled haloumi which was so tasty, I would get that again. Then the vegetarian grape leaves which were served with a delicious sauce. Lastly I got the grilled chicken skewers, which were so juicy. The potatoes that came with it were also so flavorful. The service was fast and our dishes came out quickly. The restaurant was also so cute and had a Mediterranean feel. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We loved this place, with its cheery blue and white umbrellas and blue plates. Started with the olives, tomatoes and feta plate. The feta was mild and delicious and not salty. Then I got the octopus Greek salad and so glad I did. We skipped dessert but the next table over did not. They looked amazing. Service great, delicious Aperol spritz, great night. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Olive salad - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Our Mom Eugenia has been on my list to try for a while. Service was great with attentive servers. Unfortunately the menu does not have photos so make sure to check online to see what catches your eye. Started off with saganaki flame grilled cheese right in front of you. It is savory and paired well with a bread suggestion from our server and spanakopita. For the main entree ordered the mixed grill which was really tasty. It would have been nice to have an orzo with it. It came with a potato and asparagus. All the meats were tender and flavorful. Topped it all off with loukoumades which are like beignets but make it Greek, topped with nuts and Nutella and ice cream. It was delicious! read more

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Was in the area and decided to drop in for happy hour. Happy hour is only at the bar. This place is so cute! There is also dog friendly outdoor seating. Food was good. The spanakopita was delicious. Pastry was flavorful and flaky and the filling was yummy. I also had the meatballs. You get three meatballs for six dollars. I thought that was a little steep for 3 regular sized meatballs but they were scrumptious. The bartender was awesome. I was going to order one drink but he let me know it was with licorice alcohol and is an acquired taste. I appreciated the heads up. I ended up getting a margarita and it was good and strong. There was a guitarist playing and it seems like a family atmosphere with regulars. read more

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Located on shirlington strip, right across from taco Bamba. Parking was dreadful. Took a while to find free parking, but they do have "pay to park" in the area. Food was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the branzino. One of the expensive dishes, but it was to die for! Great flavor, not intense, and a good amount of portions. I'm not huge on eating vegetables, but wow, I honestly devoured them all before attempting the branzino. The service was perfect. I did not catch our waitress's name but she was absolutely divine. Great personality, friendly energy, great makeup skills, and very patient with us. If you see her working, definitely try to get her as your waitress! Ambiance was more like "bougie casual". Music was not loud and just the atmosphere in general was nice. (Came in for lunch) read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Aegean Branzino Filet - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Always a good, consistent meal here. My friend and I were seated promptly on the small patio. Service was quick. My beef kabob and potatoes was excellent, as was the seasonal salad. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Watermelon feta salad (seasonal special) - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stellar food! Even the simple stuff, like warm pita, is superb. And don't get me started on their swordfish! Bright vibe, even live music on Sunday evening! Love it! read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Pita with whipped feta/red pepper spread - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very nice venue. I left hungry though, and the prices didn't make it worth ordering more food. The staff was amazing, just incredible team they have. Great ambiance. Decent salads. It was the mixed meat platter that was so disappointing. $41 for the smallest "platter". Recommendation; change your prices or increase the portions. This was so disappointing. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Mixed meat "platter". $41. Change your prices. This was worth $10 at best. - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food is good, but the drinks and the service leave much to be desired. The bartender doesn't know how to make drinks, and the manager is always to busy flirting with woman at the bar to notice that she needs help. Such a shame. We had to stop going here because we got tired of the bad service... read more

Stylish Greek small-plates restaurant with a large menu of both food & drinks. I came here on a Friday night for dinner with my fiance, and we were not very impressed by the quality of the food. The place was also packed and very loud/hard to hear The service was very quick however read more

My wife loves Greek food, so I took her here for our Valentine's-Eve date night. It did not disappoint. First, the service was fantastic. We were welcomed immediately by the hosts and promptly led to our table. Our waitress was friendly and managed to appear at our table at exactly the right moments throughout. The food came out quickly, but without rushing us on from appetizers to entrees. They were pretty much fully booked, but the service seemed to be going off without a hitch across the whole restaurant. We started with an order of tzaziki and an order of grilled halloumi. The tzaziki was delicious and well portioned... enough that you could probably split it four ways, and splitting it for two, we each got plenty but finishing it was achievable. And, they mastered the rare art of giving exactly the right amount of pita for the amount of spread. The grilled haloumi was also a good sized block, and was topped with grape preserves and arugula... the arugula and preserves were great compliments to the cheese. For entrees, my wife got the mixed grill, with beef, lamb, chicken, potatoes, asparagus (and I feel like I'm missing something). She really liked it. And the bite of steak I tried was good. I got the Thalassina, which was magical. The sauce was perfect for the dish, and portion of seafood was very generous. I tried their "Greek sangria" cocktail, which might have been a special, and it was pretty good, and very fun because they used a mix of cordials and liquor to approximate a spritzy version of the flavor of sangria in an unexpected way. The vibe inside is great. The friendly servers and happy customers were part of it. But, the decor is also nice. It's artfully done Mediterranean decor that has a modern feeling crispness to it, and touches that feel higher end, but within a kinda laidback Mediterranean palate that leaves it feeling a little upscale but not at all uptight. When I first skimmed the menu, it did look a bit pricey for a dinner in Shirlington, and Im sure some orders could get there, but when we got our bill, the total turned out to be in the normal range for what we'd wind up paying for a comparable experience anywhere else. Granted, ymmv. Everything about our experience at Our Mom Eugenia was great. It'll definitely be in heavy consideration for future occasions that call for a nice dinner in Shirlington. read more

Great service, food, location in Shirlington! Server helpful with ordering. Not too noisy. Fun atmosphere and walkable from hotel.

OMG so good! The food and the service were excellent. I sat at the bar and the bartender, Orlando was fabulous! Since this was my first time dining at the restaurant, Orlando was very helpful and friendly! I ordered the grilled octopus, small Greek salad, and the dolmades. The grilled octopus was perfectly made. Best consistency and flavor. Our Mom Eugenia's ambience is very chic and appealing. I'm only sad that I recently moved away from this area and will have to wait again to enjoy the whole experience of this great restaurant! read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Grilled Octopus - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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You go to Eugenia for the lamb chops. Service is surprisingly fast and friendly. The restaurant has a Greek theme and ambiance. The saganaki was a disappointment. The cheese did not melt sufficiently and it tasted like cardboard. This restaurant can have very long waits so plan accordingly. Overall, you receive a good meal. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really hate to report that as much as I have loved Eugenia the past few years, their food and service is sliding. Took friends here twice in the last two months and the hummus is a dry lump of flavorless I don't know what really and the lamb dish which is $$ is really lacking in flavor. And every time I go, I'm looking forward to traditional Greek potatoes - creamy inside with crisp lemon on outside but sadly disappointed each time. The watermelon and feta salad was the bright spot. The server on the last trip showed no interest when we commented on the repeat hummus fail...just casual indifference before moving on. I'm sorry but I'm going to think twice before returning read more

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Very nice greek restaurant with a menu that can be a bit overwhelming. You can have a feast here and spend a lot of money, but portions are big so if you order judiciously you can have a very nice meal on just a couple of appetizers. Old standards like moussaka, spanikopita, saganaki, and spreads like skordaliá and taramosalata are done well here but can add up. Tell them when you sit down not to bring the bread until the appetizers arrive. It's best hot and you'll probably want it with your food. Service is excellent, so if anything is off, you should let them know and they'll fix it. For salads, make sure you tell them to go light on the dressing. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Nice spanikopita but it was cold inside. They took it back and tried again. - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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If your mom cooks like this, you better count your blessings for this lip-smacking experience! The staff that greeted me at the entrance mentioned that they do take reservations for Friday and Saturday nights because they are quite busy. So, I sat at the bar. I was welcomed by the bartender and was given two menus. I looked over the menus quickly and asked for a Tito's and Sprite to start. The bartender was busy, so a gentleman, who seemed to be the owner, asked me if I was ready. I told him yes and that it was my first time there. I also asked him if I could order their Melitzanosalata and Paidakia Appetizer (Lamb Chops). Which he helped me to pronounce correctly. Neither one have I tried before. The Melitzanosalata was tasty, and as a reminder, if you don't eat all the bread, save it. You will need it for your main course or in my case, their meat appetizer. Now that item Paidakia Appetizer (Lamb Chops), was Omg mind-blowingly delicious. The flavor, taste, juiciness and the ability to actually hit Medium on this kind of meat was on point!!! Their asparagus was not some flimsy style that you see in restaurants of lower caliber. It was the big, thick kind that was nicely prepared and you could crunch into it. Just the appropriate level of seasoning to bring out the flavor of the meat. A little extra broth allowed me to put that extra bread to use. Wiped the plate clean! Highly recommend this item for the ladies or for anyone that is not trying to take the whole lamb, their main entree, in one sitting. Bariatric foodies will enjoy this as well. From wine, to delicious libations, this is definitely a place to come and just enjoy delicious food, conversation and fellowship with this you know and those you don't know. From the hostesses, to the servers, to the crew that provides water and takes your plates, it shows the attention to detail shines through that the owners are thinking about the customer. Positives I loved that the owner / or manager was consistently walking around and checking in the guests to ensure everything was ok. This restaurant was one of the tastiest and best money I have spent in a very long time! Kudos to the owner! I will be back with friends! And a Note for visitors, there is No cost to park in the parking garage around the corner. Parking on the street outside of the restaurant is nonexistent due to all the other restaurants that are there. Parking is like a two minute walk. The bar and restaurant does not have TV's which was pleasantly surprising which provides guests an opening to experience the food and conversation without the distraction of a tv. Quick Notes for the manager / owner. I was not provided a run down of the daily specials or drinks, that I noted, the bartender did provide to other customers after me. I was not sure if there were desserts to partake of because it was not mentioned either. I was full so I didn't ask, but would have liked to see the options for desserts because my friends can put some food away, including desserts. The bartender, when I asked for the check, ended up giving me two postcards. One for the check and one when I cashed out. I'm not sure if that was normal because this could impact the owners overhead costs. Other than that, I so appreciated my time at this restaurant. read more

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We've taken out here and also eaten in person a few times. This is a really solid Greek spot. Their potatoes are so good, seafood and grill items are also worth a try. When the weather is nice, it's great to sit outside as well read more

This place nickel and dimes you. When you are already looking at a $50 to $60 bill for one person without alcohol it adds up fast. I was disappointed to learn that complimentary bread is no longer provided with soup and is now an additional $2.50. I have not been in a couple of years so I was not expecting the change but I still find it offensive. Bread is one of the least expensive items to offer. Greek restaurants are already higher in cost so this felt unnecessary. As always I enjoyed the Avgolémono and the oven lemon roasted potatoes. I also tried the Kotopoulo Fileto chicken breast filet. The grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful but I did not care for the fasolakia braised green beans. Service was hit or miss. My server was not attentive. They took my order and did not return until it was time to bring the check. That said other servers including one who I later learned was the manager along with the busser were extremely friendly and attentive which helped balance the experience. read more

This place is so good and has so many good Greek options! For the meal, my friends and I shared a bunch of items. We got the flaming cheese, spanakopita, zucchini fritters, three spreads (eggplant one is our favorite), steak skewers and grilled octopus. Everything was wonderful! The service was great and quick! We had to catch a show and received everything with plenty of time to go somewhere else before our show. The ambiance is great. There is a blue and white theme to the whole place. You can still hear your friends and are well spaced out from other tables. Definitely come here if you're a fan of Greek food!! read more

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Make a reservation! Very cute and trendy decor with friendly and attentive service. Order the saganaki! Block of cheese coated with brandy and put a flame. The grilled octopus is so fresh and flavorful, I would order 2 as my entree next time. The pita is made fresh so it may take a bit to come out, but you must have it with their tzatziki. The lamb burger was very flavorful with very well seasoned thick cut fries. The grilled platter was the star with the lamb chop. So tender and not at all gamey. It also has filet and chicken but the lamb was the best. Wish we had room for dessert! Next time! read more

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I absolutely love the inside decorations. It was a really beautiful Greek classy summer outdoor vibe. My group got drinks and appetizers and everyone loved what they got! I tried one of the beers on the menu and was really pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I also got the fava appetizer, which is pretty similar to hummus but slightly different. I was happy with how much I got, but I will note that some of the entrées at the table were on the relatively small size, especially for the price. Just make sure that you know that this restaurant is a bit more on the expensive end, but you are getting that price back in the ambience and vibe. All of the staff were really helpful in creating a table big enough for our party and they made sure we were taken care of the whole time. read more

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This was our first time at Our Mom Eugenia. We are visiting from Chicago, and I grew up in my father's diners and I am Greek. I read up about the restaurant and was intrigued as I have been to Zakynthos several times to venerate St Dionysius. The food was excellent but the service was terribly lacking. Our server appeared uninterested and disengaged in our experience. For example, the server picked up a drink that "appeared" completed but didn't ask if they were done and removed it. He didn't ask if the guest wanted another drink. When he came back and the guest asked for a second drink, he didn't ask if anyone else wanted a second drink. When one guest asked for more water, he removed the one glass and brought another. Other guests water glasses were half empty, but he didn't ask if anyone else wanted more water. The final insult was when he arrived at the table at 8:43 and stated that the kitchen was closing at 8:45!!!!!! Really? You are going to give guests who had a 7:30 reservation. 2 minutes notice that the kitchen was closing. The service was not up to par for this restaurant. read more

It's authentic Greek restaurant. Their spreads were good. Branzino was very good. My friend had lamb chops, she ordered medium well but it was rare. read more

Overrated and mediocre. Been a few times over the years and always leave feeling the same way. This time we tried the following: Spanakopita was served on three small triangles - little filling, too much butter, but flaky. White bean soup was very good. Very salad was just okay - limp greens and skimpy piece of cheese. Again, it's never bad but never great. Okay, at best. Service was fine. read more

3.5 stars? Rounding up because of the appetizers. Prices for most lunch dishes were around $30 but there were several lower priced options. It helped that the aps are so filling that you can get several of those and call it lunch. The zucchini fritter balls were amazing! Extra points for a nice presentation. I got a salad for the main, plus two sides; the zucchini fritter balls (Kolokithokeftedes), and stuffed grape leaves (Dolmades Yalantzi). The salad had more oil than I preferred but I loved the rest. I do wish the prices were just a tad lower, but I'd still go back. read more

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I went to "Our Mom Eugenia" for happy hour and I was blown away by the selections. This might be the best happy hour in Shirlington! There are over a dozen $6 food options to choose from including salads, small bites, dips and sweets. There are also so many craft cocktails (many made with Greek spirits) and drinks on the happy hour menu for $5-8. I choose the Greek mule and and several snacks. Everything was absolutely delicious. And shout out to our attentive bartender who took great care of us. I'm looking forward to returning for more happy hours and for dinner (they have a flaming cheese on the menu that I need to try)! read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Happy hour menu! So many options!! - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I was a solo dinner seeking a table for one and they sat me. Let's talk about my recent experience with Greek food that, quite frankly, left me wondering if "fresh" was just a suggestion. I ordered lamb, but when it arrived, it was so lukewarm, I thought maybe it had just been airlifted from a fridge to a 30 second microwave, and then on its way to my table. So, naturally, I sent it back, hoping for some warmth--because, you know, that's what hot food should have. When it came back, well, it still had the same "room temperature" charm. But hey, I was hungry, so I ate it anyway, giving "meh" a whole new meaning. But the real kicker? The manager, who decided to go full Greek drama on me, practically shouted that the food was indeed fresh--freshly made, not pre-cooked, and definitely not sitting around. His tone was so harsh I half-expected him to break into a monologue about the tragic downfall of Greek cuisine. I was honestly in shock. I wasn't asking for a speech, just for my food to be hot. To top it all off, my waiter was a one-man show, juggling drinks at the very busy bar while taking order fat my table. I get it, multitasking is hard, but I wasn't in a rush. That said, when the food finally did arrive, it had a chill vibe that didn't exactly scream "cooked to order." Would I go back? Absolutely not. Between the lukewarm lamb, the yelling manager, and the painfully slow service, I've learned my lesson: there's plenty of other places that believe in both fresh food and a healthy dose of customer service. This place? Not so much. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - The potato definitely had the effects of sitting around for hours taste (or maybe made the day before - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this Greek restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of authentic charm. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the entire meal. The food was the real highlight l fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The gtilled octopus was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the tzatziki sauce was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The Greek spreads and pita were also exceptional, clearly made fresh and served deliciouly. Every dish tasted like it was made with care and authentic ingredients. Portion sizes were generous, and everything was reasonably priced for the quality you receive. Whether you're craving traditional Greek comfort food or trying something new, this place definitely delivers. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious, authentic Greek cuisine and excellent service. I will definitely be coming back! read more

A very cute restaurant in shirlington. Bar service was a little slow, though our food orders came very quickly! I had the power salad, which was delicious but... The dressing was described as "delicate" and I think it was a little too delicate even for me, and I usually prefer less is more with my salad dressing. My partner loved the beef stew, said it reminded him of winter nights at home. There were so many yummy menu items that I definitely plan to return and taste. read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Power salad and beef soup - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great, authentic Greek food and ambience. The wait staff are friendly and don't rush. I had a first date that lasted 3 hours and we were left alone. (Too bad there wasn't a second date). :( read more

This was a solid experience. It's slightly pricey for the ambiance but the food is fantastic. If you decide to go, rest assured there's plenty of free parking in the numerous nearby garages. The staff was very friendly, and the food was great. It was my first time but I'll definitely be going back. A keeper. We started with an appetizer and the three spreads option seemed like a good way to go. We got the fava, skordalia, and the melitzanosalata. All three were very good. For a main meal I tried the kotopoulo fileto, which did not disappoint. So much flavor. My wife actually decided to go vegetarian and tried the vegetarian platter, which she absolutely loved. For dessert we tried the loukoumades, which were not bad but I'm sure there are better options. All in all a great place. read more

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4 of us had a lovely dinner here prior to a show at signature theatre. Decor is nicely "Greek." Saganaki, pita, mixed grill, baklava crumble, honey cake, were all excellent. We enjoyed as "small Plates" we highly recommend all read more

Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington - Crumbled baklava dessert special - Greek Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Branzino is always delightful. I crave it often and can eat it several times a week. It always cooked perfectly and hot upon delivery. I love it so much I have not tried anything else but stuck on the fish. I will have to try more items together. read more

Bar service is wonderful if you come early! It fills up quickly. I asked for the Greek recommendation and was offered a glass of Amethystos Greek Wine. In Greek mythology, a beautiful maiden called Amethystos was known to have rebuffed Dionysus, the god of wine.....a fruity aroma, light and pairs well. Come early to avoid the crowds! This place is gaining popularity for its authentic Greek food! read more

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We decided to come here for brunch on a Saturday and it was pretty empty so we were able to get a seat quickly. I got the Loumidis Greek coffee and it was really just a small cup, like an espresso cup, so I would have not gotten that again and I would have gone with the drip. The prices are expensive and I was not that hungry, so I got the bacon which was not bad. I just would not go back since it is pricier than other options in the area. read more