First time trying Plaka Grill and we loved it! We had the Chicago gyro and it's was delicioso! We will come back to try more things on the menu!! read more

This place getting crowded and in this case that's a good sign of good food. Once seated the waitress came over quickly to take drink orders. The ambiance is chill. The spot isn't that big so it can get a little crowded and loud during peak hours. Food, some excellent choices: Diablo oysters Blind Pelican oysters Chorizo Lobster Dip Fried shrimp and scallops Everything was hot and fresh. Cool stuff and I plan to come back. read more

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Just moved to the area from DC proper and looking for a new Greek place. Ordered tonight, paying the same as what I used to in the city... and was STUNNED by how little meat was included--maybe 1/3 as much as my old place (The Greek Spot, in DC) gave for the same price. Also totally plain rice (compared to the delicious pilaf Greek Spot has) and bland, unseasoned potatoes. Extremely lackluster and disappointing, especially the tiny amount of meat for $22 (though the little meat that I did have was very tasty). EDIT: Also, the platter did not come with any tzatziki or feta or anything (just plain rice and pita and gyro meat). I had to pay $2 extra to get one of those tiny 2-oz ketchup container things full of feta. Really unfortunate! read more

This place was just okay to me. I got the pork souvlaki pita and the flavors were there but I think there was just far too little meat. The price wasn't overly outrageous, but even so for the price I paid I felt like I deserve more than 8 pieces of meat. I also got the eggplant appetizer and it was okay as well - was on the tart side which I'm sure some people really like. Their pita didn't quite taste homemade. The fries were the best part, lightly seasoned and crisp! I ordered my meal to go and they got my food ready in about 15 minutes. They were very nice. Decor inside was cute with a nicely painted mural. read more

Plaka Grill is a nice deli type restaurant, Just a quick stop on the way home. I was in the mood for a gyro and this spot satisfied my hunger. I was planning to take it home, but ended up sitting down and eating right there. Everything came out fast, hot and taste. I would come back again. read more

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tl;dr: A wide variety of Greek food available in a sit-down restaurant or to grab-and-go. I had meaning to try Plaka Grill for a while after trying other Mediterranean and Greek restaurants in the area (think: Big Greek Cafe). When I found Plaka Grill, I decided that I wanted to try something a little more traditional so I could compare. I decided to dine in and so I ordered an appetizer, the zucchini fritters. They were tasty, but I was a little surprised at how much they cost for how many you get. I tried their Plaka gyro which comes with marinated pork, fries, tomato, onions, and their tzatziki sauce. I also ordered the Plaka platter which is basically the same thing, just not wrapped up in a pita. The meat was flavorful, although I wish the platter came with a sauce. One of my favorites about this place? They have fountain Coke Zero! I know, a weird thing to get excited about, but not a lot of places offer it. Fun fact: Author David Baldacci comes here so much he has a little plaque mounted above a table in the back. Parking: There's plenty right in front of the restaurant. read more

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Dining area is open, clean and pretty straightforward. Tables were a little sticky. Nice local place in Vienna. Steady stream of people coming in to place orders at 8 pm 1 hour until close. The food. We ordered a Chicago gyro wrap that comes with fries in the wrap and a Plaka Gyro wrap, both as combos. $40 with tip read more

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I stopped here for an evening snack and it was worth the stop. Cute little place that was decently busy with customers dining in and coming to pick up to go orders. The staff was pretty friendly. The dining area was clean and had ample seating for the size. It didn't feel crowded at all despite the number of people there. You order at the counter and food is brought to the table fairly quickly. There is a refrigerator with drinks and options for fountain drinks as well. I ordered the calamari after reading reviews about the flavor and crispiness. My calamari had a good flavor but wasn't as crispy as I expected after reading some reviews. It came with garlic aioli which I didn't care for too much and I wish I would've thought to get a different dipping sauce. I also ordered hummus which came with pita. The hummus was excellently flavored with lemon and garlic. The pita was soft on the inside and a little toasty on the outside; just how I like it. When I went up to the counter to ask for to go containers, I noticed the baklava which I hadn't paid attention to when I first walked in. I asked the lady at the counter if it was made in house and she said it is. So I purchased a slice to eat later. It wasn't my favorite because it had too strong of a clove flavor for me but they'd just preference, I'm sure. For an evening snack I'd say this hit the spot. I had plenty left over that I could air fry the calamari the next day and still had 1/2 my hummus and pita. So it made a great lunch! read more

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I really like the Greek food I've tried. It usually takes natural, healthy, and flavorful. Plaka grill is no exception. I've only had a gyro bowl here but it was a good portion. I also love their pickles. This seems like a cool family owned casual spot. Many of my friends love this place and I can see why. Will surely stop by again. read more

This place is good but nothing really stood out... I don't think I would come back. Only cause I want to find other similar types of restaurants. I got the chicken plate and I wish it came with veggies, it had a salad and that was good. Chicken was dry. Potato's weren't edible, they were sour. read more

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MWhat Makes a "Very Good" Gyro? Flavorful Meat CHECK Soft warm Pita CHECK Tzatziki Perfection CHECK Generous Portions CHECK read more

Plaka Grill - Chicago Gyro Wrap - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Some of the food may have been decent, but my salad had multiple hairs in it, so my food went in the garbage......disgusting

Double date night at Plaka Grill! My husband and I, along with another couple, ventured out on a Saturday evening, and while the experience was flavorful, it wasn't without its quirks. I chose Plaka Grill specifically for their gluten-free options because my dear friend has celiac disease. Arriving at 5:30 pm, parking was a breeze (furthest from the pizza shop is less busy). Inside, however, seating was a bit of a free-for-all. We waited patiently for a table, but when one finally opened up, it was... sticky. Really sticky. Not wanting to rock the boat, we settled in and made the best of it. The food was the star of the evening. We started with hummus and cucumbers for the table--absolutely dreamy. I ordered the moussaka (so comforting and hearty), my husband went with the lamb kapama (more on that later), my friend had the beef souvlaki over salad (so tender and flavorful), and her husband opted for a gyro (classic and satisfying). Portions were enormous, and the potatoes? Surprisingly delicious and equally gigantic. Now for the hiccups: my husband's plate had onions in the salad despite our no-onion request, and he found the lamb dry--such a shame because everything else was so well done. The real drawback, though, was the service and cleanliness. Tables weren't cleaned promptly, and the overall sticky vibe gave us pause. Final verdict? This is probably a better spot for takeout, but I'd still worry about cleanliness behind the scenes. The flavors and portions win big points, but Plaka Grill, let's tidy up a bit, shall we? read more

Plaka Grill - My plate of moussaka! - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Plaka Grill definitely makes my list of favorite spots in Northern Virginia. I recently ordered the Plaka salad and a mixed grill platter, which were fantastic, as usual. I also like the gyro sandwich (with fries!) and the bowls. The portions are generous, especially for the prices. The food quality is that of a nice-ish sit down restaurant, while the prices are more similar to a pricey fast casual place. Portions are also great for leftovers or family style. I almost always get takeout from both of the Plaka Grill locations. I've been coming to Plaka Grill for 10+ years, and the food and service have never let me down. Don't mess with a successful formula! read more

I've been meaning to try this place for a while because I love Greek food and wanted to find a go-to spot near me, and I think this was did indeed meet its expectations for some affordable fast food-y Greek food. We were sooo full and very much enjoyed the gyro, fries, and calamari. I would definitely recommend and come back again. It was mostly self-serve, and it was very small cute restaurant for chill vibes. read more

Plaka Grill - Chicago Gyro - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Such a small restaurant with big flavors. We got the Plaka gyro with the fries. The wrap was enormous with a lot of beef pieces inside. They even add their fries into the wrap. The vegetables in the wrap were so fresh with the juicy meat. The white sauce (not quite sure what it is) that they put in the wrap is addicting and delicious. The fries were lightly seasoned. I think they would have been more crispy if we ate them right away but we chose to take them back home with us so they were a bit soggy in the end. But still delicious and we finished every piece. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner! read more

It has been a while since I've been back. Plenty of tables and parking might get tough since it gets busy around lunch. I got my usual chicken slouvaki dinner with mixed grill and my bf got the chicago gyro combo (drink and fries). Love their fries..always seasoned well and hot right out of the oil. Chicken was slightly dry today but the side greek salad and mixed grill never disappoints. The gyro was packed with meat and veggies..my bf enjoyed it very much for his first time here. Will need to try their bowls next time as it seemed very popular for lunch. read more

Plaka Grill - Chicken Souvlaki with Mixed Grill and Chicago Gyro and Plaka Fries - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Stopped by for a casual dinner tonight. It's order at the counter style and then they give you a number and bring the food to you so it's very casual. It was quite busy, but we were able to get the last seat. The turnover should be quick though since the food comes out fairly quickly. My husband and I both ordered the chicago gyro wrap with a side of fries. The gyro was pretty good--I particularly loved the tzaziki sauce in the wrap. The fries were cooked perfectly. I only wish that they had more seasoning and maybe some more salt on them. Overall, this is a pretty solid greek spot. Not the most amazing I've ever had, but not bad either. Good for a casual weeknight dinner. I would love to return to try the moussaka or the pastisio since I do love other greek dishes besides gyro wraps. read more

This is a great place to grab takeout from! I have ordered from here several times, and it is consistently great. I typically order the Plaka Gyro Wrap, and it is so good! The pork gyro meat is delicious, and the pita that it comes on is very soft. I wish that it came with a little more tzatziki though. While I love the wraps, the bowl was just okay. I ordered the bowl with rice pilaf, Chicago gyro, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, jalapeños, sautéed onions, tomato medley, pickled onion, and pepperoncini. I didn't love the flavor of the tyrokafteri dip, and I feel like the rice to other ingredients ratio is off. I have also gotten the fries in the past, and they are solid. They are seasoned well, and are fried nicely. Even though I don't love the bowls, I would still highly recommend trying this place out if you are looking for good gyros! read more

Plaka Grill - Plaka Gyro Wrap - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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AMAZING!!! I've been going this place third time now, and it is sooo addictive like Chipotle. I always go to this place after workout when I crave something fresh and refreshing. Portions are really good and flavor is pretty good. You will definitely feel full by the end. It is self serving so you take your own food to wherever you want to sit, so yes - no tips required. I really love their booths. It is super cozy and private. Food comes out pretty fast, and place is kept pretty clean considering no server. read more

Plaka Grill - Beef Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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How did I forget to review Plaka?? Plaka is consistently amazing. Fast, delicious and friendly service every single time. I love introducing people to Plaka. The food is always fresh and tasty. Some of my favorite things are the Plaka Gyro Wrap which has Authentic Greek-style pork gyro with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki and fries inside. It's filling but you won't be in a food coma afterwards. I also love getting the plaka bowls where you can choose what you want in them. Kind of like Cava but way better. read more

Gyro is great. Good service. Can be expensive. Dining area can be chilly. Plaka salad with chicken skewers is good.

Some food was dry while other food was greasy. The table was sticky and dirty. This restaurant is no longer in its prime.

Gyro here are awesome! I got the Chicago gyro (beef and lamb as the meat) and it was great. The meat here is cooked perfectly and flavored well. We also got their bowl with the Chicago meat as well and it was good! I like the free toppings that came with the bowls. I was asked if i wanted to make by gyro into a combo with fries and a drink and was surprised making it into a combo was an addition 5.25!!! The gyro itself was already $10 so 15 total for the combo meal. This was a little expensive for me to just add fries and a drink lol. If i would have known before i probably wouldn't have agreed to make it into a combo. I wouldn't recommend it as the fries wasn't my favorite and there wasn't anything special about the fries. There's a small dining room inside if you want to eat there and condiments on the tables for you to pick up. Overall, service was great. The Chicago meat was flavorful. The combo charge the only con. read more

Plaka Grill - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Plaka grill is a very tidy no nonsense local restaurant that does a lot of take out.  We chose to eat there and they bring your food to the table after you order at the counter.  We sat by the colorful mural at the table known as "David Baldacci's remote office."  We enjoyed the hummus and the zucchini fritters.  We had read about the great Greek chicken soup with orzo (avgolemono) which was warm and comforting on a cold afternoon.  One of us ordered our gyro as a pita wrap and the other as a bowl.  The bowl came plaka style which meant it had French fries sprinkled on the top. Everything was hot and tasty and as expected.  The parking is very easy in the lot right out front.  I can understand why a lot of people choose Plaka Grill for a lunch or dinner to go.  It is easy, quick and reliable. read more

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What happened to the quality? I ordered my favorite Chicago gyro with extra meat and fries combo. Everything tasted a day old and fries were not seasoned. Please revisit, I hope this is temporary situation. This supposed to be my Newyear meal, I was looking forward to it. read more

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Nice small spot! Have tasty gyro and other Greek specialties. On this last visit us and created a bowl that had a salad base, bifteka (ground beef lamb patty), two dips... he selected the eggplant and the feta:red pepper, plus tomato medley and pepper medley. He commented no dressing on the salad base so will have to ask about that next time... he just mixed things together and was happy. I opted just for soup which is a nice lentil vegetable served with pita. In past visits we have enjoyed their chicken, gyro and the moussaka. I also like their vegetables they have... both the green verbs and the gigantic beans which are a lima I believe! We visit periodically as they are near Vienna Drug our preferred pharmacy read more

Plaka Grill - Vegetable Lentil Soup - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

It's definitely not a cheap eat. It's an okay option though for Greek food especially since Maggios down the road is closing. Though if you're going to pay a lot for Greek food then I'd suggest the Greek place is the Mosaic District in Merrifield. read more

Good was fresh and hot. The tzatziki was very good with warmed pita. The food was a little heavy. A good quick place to grab a gyro for lunch. read more

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I've been to Plaka Grill a few times and have always enjoyed everything I've gotten. The food is done well and good portions on the plate. The meat is seasoned well. I like the fast, casual style of ordering. The parking lot can get full at times. It's a good place for lunch or dinner. read more

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I am so thrilled we found this restaurant. It is the best Greek food I've had in NOVA. There is very little seating, so don't come with a large group and expect to all have a seat. We were thrilled with this find! read more

This is a neighborhood favorite for casual Greek food - great quality and friendly service. I love the zucchini fritters & oven roasted potatoes (addictive!) - and the avgolemeno soup is on point. read more

Plaka Grill - Zucchini fritters wrap - Greek Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Souvlaki and gyro were both very dry. Not impressed. And a bit overpriced. Service was okay and lot of room. Not the place if you put a lot of emphasis on atmosphere read more

Plaka Grill is one of the best Greek places in Northern Virginia! My family and I love a variety of the dishes here! It's so good we even catered their food here for our wedding a couple years back during the peak of Covid. They were fantastic and prepared everything accordingly and beautifully. On a regular basis, we will order their falafels and peter's special salad. Peter's salad consists of Baby arugula, kalamata olives, shaved parmesan, grape & sun-dried tomato, onion, and feta gallette. We also get the chicago gyro and Beef Souvlaki. Their beef is delicious and so tender! Our kids love their chicken tenders (and so do I). Their chicken tenders are somehow extremely tender. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. Price is normal for northern VA. Service is always great and they are super helpful if you ever have questions on the menu. We tend to do takeout and our food is always packaged nicely and ready to go. There is parking and indoor seating. Indoor seating is slightly smaller, so not recommended for large parties. Overall, love this place and highly recommend it to anyone looking for Greek food! read more

My favorite quick bite for authentic Greek food! I love that everything is made to order and my baby love the fries and I don't feel so bad giving her anything. The customer service is always friendly and dependable. They aren't receiving 5 stars because the bathrooms need to be cleaned more often. read more

The food here is fantastic! Everything is fresh and full of flavor. I highly recommend you Check them o read more

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Many of the restaurants/eating establishments in the town of Vienna seems to be adopting a "Closed on Monday" policy. This last Monday, we were happy to find that Plaka Grill is still open on Mondays. My wife prefers the gyro special with french fries. I tend to go for the moussaka. On this particular Monday, I was not that hungry; I forgot to say "Kids Portion" and too much food to eat (i.e., the moussaka, potatoes, Greek salad, and bread. As a senior citizen, I am always happy to find restaurants that will allow for orders of "kids portions" or the "lunch portion" during the evening meal times. read more

Hole-in-the-wall, counter-service, neighborhood Greek spot that has a huge following I came here on a Saturday night with my GF and the place was packed! We could barely get a table The menu is pretty comprehensive, and they have a ton of different options We both got chicken gyro and French fries. The food was all very good, but the gyro was a little on the smaller side. It was ham packed with ingredients, but this resulted in it falling apart completely. The tzatziki that was on it was great though read more

First time back in over five years and it is still as good as I remember it. We got the chicken, beef, and gyro souvlaki and everything was so fresh and tasty. Salad, veggies, and fries were also very good. Definitely recommend for Mediterranean food and also for a healthier option. read more

We were craving something a little more refreshing after a few days of heavy American food. Meditteranean seemed like the right choice. We easily ordered online for takeout for a simple night in. We really liked the moussaka. For fast food style, the moussaka definitely tasted fine restaurant quality. We also ordered a Chicago style gyro and it was solid, but not mind-blowing. My mom likes Greek salads so we ordered one for her in mind, but we all ended up liking it a lot and stole bites. We added pork souvlaki to the salad and it was tender and yummy even though it appeared dry. I guess this spur of the moment dinner option was full of surprises! I'm kind of sad I don't live in Virginia so I could return more often for a quick Mediterranean fix. read more

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