My husband and I wandered far from home to attend a wedding rehearsal and were searching for a place to have a late supper(even on a Friday night, a lot of restaurants close at 9pm). After a misdirected turn from Google Maps into a condo complex, we stumbled into this unassuming Greek restaurant. Our server, Ana, greeted us like old friends and we were promptly seated by a beautifully decorated wall with enlarged photos of Greece. We ordered the Dinner Platter for 2 which included moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, tzatziki, spanakopita, calamari, tiropita, rice and potatoes. The chicken and lamb souvlaki was tender and well seasoned and the lightly breaded calamari just melted like butter in your mouth. Plaka also makes the best spanakopita and tiropita that I've ever tasted -- the Feta is imported from Greece, so it has a distinct taste/texture that differs from the briny North American Feta. The Boutari Cambas (white) with light, crisp notes was the perfect accompaniment to our platter. To finish our feast, we shared a bougatsa(warm phyllo wrapped custard) -- delicious and not too sweet! We left with full stomachs and warmed hearts! read more

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The dinner platter for two is both delicious and an outstanding value. You get moussaka, calamari, lamb and chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, tiropita, rice, and potatoes. Unless you brought a huge appetite, expect to take home some leftovers. Our server greeted us like we were old friends even if this was our first time to dine here. Come for the food, stay for the experience. read more

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Went for dinner post Covid. Notice there is no sanitizer in the front. ( None in the bathroom either). Masks were worn however. No customers at 6:30 but 6 people came in later. I had the roast lamb, it was good, and my guest had salmon. Roast was cooked nicely but under spiced I thought. Salmon was over cooked. Came with potatoes and rice, potato was too lemony for me, but a bit with guest. Rice very good but why 2 starches? Green beans in tomato seemed canned, neither of us art them. Comped us 2 desserts for the salmon. Small fried? Puff pastry with hot custard inside. Just meh, didn't taste like custard? I like Broken Plate better. read more

Plaka Greek Taverna - Puff pastry custard - Greek Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

So this is my third time here and I am here celebrating a couple birthdays. We had a couple of dinners for two with a party of 6. To celebrate we got desserts on house. I love this place and highly recommend to everyone. read more

Food and service here are always fantastic! A complimentary sambuca was a special treat

Lovely hidden gem. A must go to if you are a fan of Greek food. Service is warm and welcoming.

I've never tried this Greek restaurant before. I thought I would try this place out for Mother's Day. I was able to book a table using OpenTable so it was nice and simple. Our server was nice and friendly. That's pretty much the extent of it. 1) Google maps has this place pinned wrong. Our GPS kept telling us to go by the Co-Op and we finally decided to search for it on our own. We found it across the street by the Target. 2) Our food took over 40mins to come out after ordering. It's a good thing we ordered their appetizers. 3) The server asked me if I wanted another ginger-ale and without informing me, she charged me for the extra drink. Most places would give you a heads up in case you think it's a free refill... Add $3. 4) For 6 of us we ordered: 2 appetizers, pita bread, 4 soft drinks (should have been 3), 2 glasses of wine and 6 entrees. Our bill after tax and gratuity came out to $226. 5) I ordered the roast lamb and what came out was a few bite sized chunks of lamb that was over cooked, dry and lacking flavour. This was supposed to be their "special dish". My wife ordered the lamb chops and hers were dry as well. I've never had bad lamb at a Greek restaurant until I went to Plaka. The worst part is all our entrees were in the $20~25 range. 6) The vegetables that came with our dish; unappealing green beans cooked in some sort of tomato and onion puree. The green beans were like mush and tasted like it came from a can or was cooked from frozen. 7) Menus were sticky and looked like they had not been wiped down in years. The walls had lots of dust and the picture frames had a layer of grease. In conclusion, because of the above points I'd have to give this place a 1-star. I expected more for a place that charged $25 for an entree. I've had better Greek food at a mall food court and that's no exaggeration. read more

Plaka Greek Taverna - Roast Lamb $25 for dry, overcooked, lamb. Tasteless green beans, half a potato and rice. - Greek Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Efharisto Plaka!! I had dinner here with a guest last night - our first visit - this little gem was recommended by a friend. Located in a mini mall, the restaurant is small, maybe seating 50 people. Blue & White, kind of kitschy decor (it's a good thing I like kitsch :)) - It's typically Greek with warm lighting and upbeat contemporary Greek music playing throughout. I was surprised to see only three other tables in the room, as a cheery man named Yanni showed us to a table. We had the main course platter for two, couldn't believe it was only $50! The Calamari was delicious and the perfect texture, our Souvlaki was also very nice; tender and seasoned well. The platter came with a huge portion of Spanakopita (my fave) which was perfect. Fresh & flavourful cheese, nice & hot, with crispy pastry. Droooool :)) Last but not least, the Moussaka - Spiced Beef, Fresh Vegetables (aubergine/egg plant, zucchini/courgette, potato) and the yummiest béchamel style topping. TO DIE FOR. The last time I had such a delicious meal of this style, was in Greece on the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in 2001. Yanni was thrilled when we told him this, and made us promise to return... Authentic service, delicious food, VERY good prices. We will most definitely return, Yanni! Opa! KLM read more

Plaka Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Hidden gem of a Greek restaurant. Staff is super friendly, it's been around forever. Calamari was really good, not at all over cooked, just right. We each ordered a Souvlaki with Pita, one had lamb and the other chicken I think. The desert we shared was Deep Fried Crusted Ice Cream with honey drizzle. read more

Plaka Greek Taverna - Deep fried crusted ice cream with honey - Greek Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I don't recommend I ordered 2 items off skip the dishes the shrimp with butter and garlic and the pita with hummus it came out to be $30! Which I was fine at first thinking since the shrimp was $15 it must be filling but nope it was literally 5 shrimps with no sides. And the pita bread was smaller and thinner than OPA for $9. I wasn't impressed I had to reorder from another restaurant read more

Saganaki was very good. Did not come with pita, so we ordered a side of it and it was tasty. Moussaka was good, the side Greek salad excellent. The skordates was very yummy. For dessert we shared the deep fried ice cream which was awesome. Warm and cozy table by the fireplace. read more

Plaka is a little off the beaten path. -- deep south Calgary, in a Shawnessy strip mall near Zellers and Cdn. Tire . . . It isn't hugely visible, even standing right in front of it., but this tiny restaurant serves up fantastic Greek food, and has for years. I assume it's a family business, as it has that comfortable relaxed vibe. They've always treated me like family, even if I'm just there for takeout. Heck, one time they plunked a shot of ouzo in front of me while I was waiting to pick up my order. Just because. The menu is what you'd expect from any Greek establishment, but Plaka just seems to do it better. On a personal note -- I visited Greece a number of years ago, and I have to say: sitting in Plaka, and eating their food, brings back the restaurants I tried in Greece like no other in town. read more

So after an hour of boxing, I decided to regain all the calories burnt by hitting up Plaka. "Since we are in the South anyway" was the justification. We were the only ones at 7:30pm on a Monday night. I had checked out the menu online beforehand (shhh) and knew I wanted to order the Dinner Platter for Two for me and my man. And we did. We waited, ravenously hungry. When the food came, I literally jumped in. One bite of calamari. Mmm delicious. One taste of tzatziki. Mmm tasty. One bite of beef souvalki, one bite of chicken souvlaki... Mmm not bad. I was all over the damn platter. Yum. The spanakopita was amazing, as was the moussaka. In fact, I hogged the entire moussaka and gave none to my dining partner. Service was meh. I asked for 2 big plates for us to put our food on, instead of the tiny side plates we had on the table, and she looked confused, then shrugged her shoulders and went "Well this is how the Greeks eat. But okay I will get you the big plates." I was thinking UMM not really. I am PRETTY sure I have had a fair bit of greek meals, being that my boyfriend and his family is Greek and I have never been served ANYTHING ona small side plate. But, I kept my thoughts to myself. I was hungry, and I just wanted to eat. I have never had fantastic service in a Greek restaurant anyway. I would give it a 3.5. I would go back, because I loved the food. If the service is a little bit better next time, I will bump this up to a 4. read more

I went to the Plaka for the first time with my mom and sister earlier this week, and I have to say that this is another one of those incredible deep south Calgary unexpected finds. I've recently discovered my great love for Greek food, and through yelp, Plaka ended up on my radar. Instead of ordering separate meals, we decided to split multiple appetizers to share. We started with saganaki and pita bread. So. Incredibly. Good. Cheese + liquor + bread = wonder food. Honestly, what's not to like? We then had humous and Kopaniste dips. The kopaniste was exception with the perfect blend of garlic and roasted red peppers. We proceeded to share Spanokopita, which was also very good. The only disappontment of our meal was the baklava, which I probably wouldn't order again. The rest, however, I will most definitely be back for! read more

Really good food, a bit too salty overall. Loved the cheese appetizer flambe. Chef was extremely nice. read more

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We are so fortunate to have Plaka in our neighborhood. A great spot for those living in Deer Run, Deer Ridge, Parkland, Diamond Cove and Lake Bonavista who want to go to a nearby restaurant or wish to order out! And if you don't live nearby, it's worth the drive. Plaka serves delicious food and provides wonderful service. Last weekend we went to Plaka (party of 6) and we had a most enjoyable evening. We started off with appetizers that were delicious and each of us enjoyed our meals. Some in the group had lamb, one had the salmon and I had the calamari & greek salad. One of my favorite spots and I would highly recommend it. read more

Picked up take out... Potatos tasted like mustard, beans tasted like ketchup... pita bread was burnt on one side and dried out... Chicken was OK and the tsisiki was great but guess it does not come with the meal? Thank goodness I order some on the side. The rice had a over seasoning of cinnamon? Although I know some cultures enjoy cinnamon I've never had it with Greek food here in Calgary or on the Coast? Sorry to say $40 pretty much ended up in the garbage... read more

Thank you so much to everyone at Plaka Greek Taverna!! We dined at Plaka Greek Taverna last night in celebration of my Father's 83rd Birthday and we had the most wonderful time. The service and food were just fantastic and there was even a much wished for Belly Dancer!!!! What a fantastic night. We felt like we were family and my Dad was made to feel so special. It was exactly what I had wished for to honour my Father. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!! Jody H. and Family read more

This Restaurant is a totally lucky find. On a VERY quiet Monday evening my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to supper. Since this was our first visit we thought to try the house red. Our waiter was very polite, professional, and very knowledgeable as to the menu. My wife had a beef souvlaki plate which came with a generous portion of perfectly done (medium rare). Beef served with rice, lemon roast potatoes, vegetables and most of all..tzatziki...my meal was with the same sides but also included chicken, lamb and greek meatballs. With apologies to the menu I cannot remember the greek names but I can honestly say this was THE BEST Greek restaurant we have encountered in 15 years in Calgary. The price is right, the music, ambience and food all blend together into a rare dining experience. read more

My friend and I went here for lunch yesterday due to the recommendations of my fellow Yelpers. It is a tucked away gem of a place that really does as the owner Yianni, says, "serve the best Greek food" when he brought us the menus. I told him that I have had some mighty tasty Greek food in Chicago, so I am looking forward to tasting what he has to offer. We ordered the lunch platter, which has all the Greek goodies like spanakopita, calamari, dolmates, triopta, betteki and tzatziki. It really is a complete meal in itself, but since I love moussaka and lamb I had to order them too, to split between us. After eating all these wonderful dishes to see if this really was the best Greek food any where as Yianni had said earlier. I had to tell him he was speaking the truth, that it was wonderful. The moussaka was simply spectacular with all its spices and flavor just bursting with each bite you take. The lamb looks so simply cooked, yet it is so tender, succulent and the spices the chef uses just enhance the meat making each bite taste wonderful. In short, what a great place! read more

Went for dinner tonight, first time. The place is quaint and I have to say SPOTLESS. The ladies bathroom, although WAY over scented, is impeccable. We had souvlaki. The meat was a generous portion but the rice tasted like dry mustard. As well as the potato. That was disappointing. And for $25 a plate, they could have thrown in a pita. All in all, probably not returning. That rice was just terrible and the whole meal tasted the same dry mustard taste. read more

I've had the roast lamb, souvlaki, and almost every appetizer and I love all of it! Super authentic food, cozy atmosphere and friendly service. I've only been here for lunch but it's one of my favourite places to go. read more

Love this place! My husband and I always order from them off Skip the dishes and it's amazing every time!

Plaka is the most authentic Greek restaurant in Calgary. The menu is delicious and priced well. The Greek owners are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Greek cuisine. Customers are treated as family with personal recommendations, ouzo to end the meal, and lively conversation! If your group is two or more people, I recommend ordering a few appetizers and sharing. Order typical Greek dishes and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the spanakopita and Greek salad! This hole-in-the-wall Greek restaurant is a dining experience you must try! read more

We went for lunch yesterday and I got no complain about the restaurant. When you first walk in, it's very homey, staff was cheerful and friendly, food came in a reasonable time frame and it's delicious. We got the spanakopita, lamb souvlaki and baklava. The spanakopita was excellent, filo was very nicely done, beware of the bubbling cheese inside though! Baklava was a little too sweet for me, but overall was very good. Recommend! read more

I've been walking past this restaurant for over a year, and never went in. That was a mistake. I'm glad I finally changed my mind. The food was great. I had the Mixed Grill Souvlaki (beef, chicken and lamb), with rice, and lemon potatoes. A cozy little place, with a fantastic atmosphere. I will definitely be going back. read more

Excellent!! Visiting on our way to Edmunton. Had the Gyros (lamb and chicken). The pita is fresh baked and was perfect. Our server, Chris, was awesome and knowledgeable of the ingredients and preparation of the menu. We will definitely be back!! read more

This is my go to for greek food in Calgary. The food is greasy and great. We usually order the combo for 2 and a souvlaki order. We've ordered for pick up several times but have not eaten inside. The interior is small and cozy. read more

I love the food but wish there were more gluten free options. Food is very good but a little pricey for my budget. I've been to other Greek restaurants that can make saganaki gluten free but this is not available here. It would be great if it was an option. Service is also great, has a lovely family run feel to it. read more

We went to Plaka in Okotoks for dinner last week and I have to say that the food was terrific. It is tucked away in an area of town that likely doesn't give it a lot of exposure unfortunately. The tzatziki and bread were delicious. The bread was served piping hot and literally melts in your mouth. We also enjoyed the calamari salad. There was a generous portion of calamari, cooked to perfection on top and the veggies were crisp and fresh. Portions are generous and we had excellent service. My only complaint was that the tables for 2 are so tiny that the dishes barely fit on them. We noticed that they also do take out, which is really appealing to me. I definitely recommend that you try it. read more

Went for dinner with my husband here for the first time tonight and the food was delicious. The restaurant was busy when we arrived so there was a bit of a wait for our order to be taken. But when our order had arrived it was totally worth the wait!! Will definitely be returning for more! read more

Each time we go it's not very busy which I don't understand because the good is delicious and they are always so friendly!! Come on people give these guys a chance!!! read more

Don't know why this place has such high ratings. The food is way overpriced for what you get. The chicken is dry and has no flavor. The potato was undercooked and the rice too salty. $22 for the souvlaki dinner, should have gone to Opa. read more

Excellent authentic Greek food and consistently high quality. A little pricey but a real treat if you like Greek.

I have been to this place a couple times and I never disappointed. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. If you're looking for an authentic Greek meal this is the place to try out. read more

Agree with everyone else.....If there wre any negatives (and it isn't really) but it could use a bit more kitsch...a string of colourful lights =) read more

Food is good a definite 4 star. Owner's integrity questionable several times. Double check your order, and the bill.