Bring cash, they don't use card. food is great and service is fast. Staff is easy going ---You can bring your own wine/ beer they just charge a corkage fee 2nd time here and I have not been disappointed. They offer takeout as well read more

Samos Restaurant - Combination platter -- Can be served with potatoes or pilaf - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It's an awesome place!! Love the food love the service and its a quaint little place. Very enjoyable

Decided to slap on my toga that I bought from a high end street vendor in Rome, Greece before I came into Samos for an authentic experience much like my very expensive vacation (not that I'm complaining about the expense I love to spend my hard earned millions and millions on the very finest things that millions can buy. The food was very good I'm some what of a conasaurus when it comes to taziki sauce and this sauce hit that spot kinda like A1 sauce does. P.s I don't use A1 on my steaks don't you dare think that not even for a second. Touche. read more

Samos Restaurant - Nothing says Greek cuisine like LeAndre in a toga - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ok, if you live in Baltimore and you've never eaten here, you have issues. I've been coming here since 2012 and why I've only now decided to write a review now is unknown. First of all, its cash only, so prepare wisely or use the ATM they have inside. Secondly, if you like legit greek salads with house made dressing you're in for a treat. I always, always, always ask for anchovies b/c it takes the salad to a new level. I'll often get either the standard gyro or chick souvlaki gyro with extra tzatziki sauce. The kids chicken nuggets are off the chain. Always super fresh with excellent, crispy, hot fries and a perfect dipping sauce. On rare occassion we will get the rice pudding. To feed a family of four, we can often walk out of here eating around $25 worth of food and be completely full. We try to bring friends here as often as we can. The staff and ownership seem like great people. They always take one particular week in August off for vacation (which speaks to the importance of how much the owner cares about his peeps). We always leave a great tip for the awesome waitresses here. Again, if you like Greek food and you live in Baltimore or in driving distance to this place, you need to come here. Plan accordingly b/c peak times can get busy. We made the mistake of coming on a Friday evening and waited 1.5hrs to be seated. It was so worth it we came back the next day. read more

Good prices and delicious food. Good location and accessible to a wide variety of shops.

Still the best anywhere. Excellent food, service with a smile. Only cash works here, and, it is way worth it. read more

Samos Restaurant - Gyro platter an excellent choice here. - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Absolutely the best Greek place in Baltimore. Must try their octopus, I usually order 2 and just munch away with pitas. All the skewers are great too, but the seafood gets my vote for Samos. The waitresses and owner will treat you like family, and always bring cash, no credit card accepted at this location. Parking could be limited but usually not too bad if you come during lunch or a bit early for dinner. read more

Eating at Samos in Canton for lunch. Right away this reminded me of Zoe's Kitchen which I have also enjoyed over the years. Goes in the category of Greek fast casual to me. Counter service with a table number and they bring the food to you. A standard practice in the modern fast casual places. I ordered the sliced gyro platter in a pita. Which was a standard gyro but the platter gave you two sides. Between our party we went with fries, grilled vegetables and rice as sides. As far as the gyro goes I was very satisfied, the pita, lamb and tzatziki sauce was very good. As for the sides I could take'm or leave'm. The fries were good but just standard frozen fries, the rice was a little plain and the vegetables were soggy. (These are also sides that don't always appeal to me). That all being said I really enjoyed the Gyro, but I also really like gyros so it doesn't always take much to impress me. I thought it was a good standard gyro. When I go back I will probably just stick with the gyro and skip the sides, not necessarily because they weren't up to par as much as the gyro was pretty big and could suffice on its own for lunch. Samos is Worth going for the gyro though. Overall: 7.2/10 read more

First time trying Samos. Let just say it was amazing to say the least. Overwhelmed with all the different flavors. The homemade dressing in a unique bottle was very impressive. The entree portions were huge. Everything was great. Will definitely return again soon. read more

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Truly the best Greek restaurant around. Everything is always so fresh and well- prepared. The gyros and Greek salads are my go- tos and I typically get carry out at least once every week or so. Can't be beat! read more

I love this place! I would recommend anyone who loves good food to go here for sure. I would tell you they only accept cash, but well worth it. Last time I went here was with some friends and got the Chicken Skews and humus they were amazing. read more

By far the best Greek food in Baltimore. The only reason I'm giving four instead of five stars is that they are cash only and the ATM is out of service a lot. So you may have to go across the street to get cash. Other than that mild inconvenience it's great. It's also BYOB and the cork fee is very minimal. I haven't had a dish I didn't like yet. My favorite is the gyro platter and I also like the dolmades as an app. Soups of the day are also excellent! read more

Dined on 12/03/11 My mother-in-law and her boyfriend took me out for dinner to celebrate my birthday (51 but who is counting). We've been going to Zorba's on Eastern Ave for years, they have the most awesome lamb chops (they have an 8ft long charcoal grill outback), but I have been wanting to try someplace new...at least new for me. My wife has been telling me that Samos has been around since she was a little girl growing up in Highlandtown (for all you non-Baltimore people, my wife, her family, and half of the neighborhood pronounces it as "Holland Town". I don't understand how you get Holl from High, can someone clue me in!). My first impression when I found the restaurant, it looks like a home...hmmm, well that could be because it is in the first floor of two converted row-homes. Baltimore row homes equate to bowling alley lanes, oops, I digress from my tale. Under the first floor eve, there in foot high blue letters is the restaurant's name. If you are not from the area, you could easily pass it by. Thank you YELP!!!, you got me there without any problems!!! The waiting area was jammed packed with people, much like college kids trying to go for the record number of people in a VW Bug. My wife and I waited outside on the sidewalk while my M-I-L waited on our table. Our wait was about 45 minutes. There are about 24 tables in the Samos, 4 in the front area and the remainder in the other side. Decor / ambiance was awesome, with murals throughout the dining area. Once we were seated, our waitress was prompt, polite, and personable. This is a BYOB restaurant and they have a $2/person charge for those drinking alcohol. I think this charge is very reasonable considering you are saving on the high costs of house alcohol and not paying for a non-alcoholic drink. For appetizers we had Fried Calamari and Dolmades. The calamari was exquisite, lightly breaded, crisp, and above all else very tender, which means very fresh. Frozen calamari usually means chewy rubbery, but not Samos' calamari it was delectable. The Dolmades were perfectly fixed, you can tell when someone takes the time to rinse the brine from off the grape leaves, if they don't you have a mouth full of the Mediterranean sea. For dinner I had the Moussaka (Greek eggplant lasagna). The eggplant was tender and tasty; there was none of the typical bitterness of an improperly prepared eggplant. The meat sauce was flavorful, and the mashed potato topping was creamy, smooth, and with just the right amount of seasoning. Too many times the potato component at so many places is bland because they cut corners... not so here. My wife had the Lamb & Pork Souvlaki (Kabobs on skewers). The meat was flavorful, tender, bite-sized morsels. This dish was served with a tomato basal salad, grilled potato wedges, and tzatziki sauce. Of course Sheri shared with me, and both the lamb and pork souvlaki was awesome. My M-i-L ordered the Grilled Lamb Chops....medium rare (there is no other way to properly cook lamb chops). My mother in law must love me, as she handed over a lamb chop without my having to ask...LOL!!! OMG tender, juicy, Delich!!! YUM!!! Frank, my M-i-L's boyfriend, ordered the garlic roasted Leg-of-Lamb, but unfortunately Frank ate the whole thing and did not share with me. It looked wonderful, but alas I cannot tell you of its taste. But I can say that Frank is a true Greek (one only has to look at his nose), and left not a drop of sauce or morsel of food on his plate. One might have thought he licked the plate clean.... All of our entrees came with salads....Greek of course... with all of the accouterments one would expect of a good Greek Salad!!! We did not order desert here, but my M-i-L brought a whole cheesecake with her and the restaurant had no problems with us eating that for desert. Of course they had to put candles on the cheesecake for me to blow out. Our waitress was awesome. Attentive and readily accessible, which was amazing considering how busy this place is. We caught her ogling and drooling as she gazed at my cheesecake..... so I just had to give her several slices just for her. She was cute!!! Now the lamb chops here are not grilled over charcoal, so if you are in the mood for the smoky flavor that only charcoal can give, then go to Zorba's around the corner on Eastern Ave, but otherwise you would do well to dine here!!! Dress the way you wish...casual to fancy...you're free to choose. Cash only, no credit cards, but they do have an ATM machine. Also, no alcohol licence, but they do have a BYOB permit... so enjoy your favorite wine or liqueur with dinner. read more

Samos Restaurant - Happy Birthday to me, 12/3/11 - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Love love love this place!!! My husband has been going here forever and now I'm also add to this place!!! Best food, always delicious and service is fantastic!!! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly read more

(See my photos!) For our afternoon in Baltimore, the bf and I were whisked away to Samos, where we were greeted with a shank of lamb sitting behind the counter, one mark of a really great gyro, says our host. We got there around 1:15, and we could see on our server's face that the afternoon rush was just leaving. She greeted us with a fatigued but friendly sigh and took our order. Traditional Greek salad, dolmates (stuffed grape leaves) and gyros were on their way, and we enjoyed each other's company and the "view" of the Mediterranean in the meantime. The salad (iceberg lettuce, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes) was fantastic - we ordered the large, and it was plenty for the four of us. The dressing was amazing - light, sweet/salty and subtle. The dolmates was okay, but I don't think I'd order it again. It came with their homemade tzatziki, which I used to dip my butter-drenched pita. YUM. And then the gyro. It was delicious. I'd never been to Greece, but I've had gyros at different restaurants. There was something a lot more REAL to this gyro than any other I'd had - maybe it was the source from which it came (see above for comments about the huge lamb shank), the buttered and toasted pita or the homemade tzatziki...or maybe it was all of them put together! It was delicious. All of these things for only $10/person! The gyro itself was only $5.50. I highly recommend Samos for a quick, light and cheap lunch, or for any other meal for that matter. Thanks James & Jenny for taking us here! :D FYI: CASH ONLY. read more

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Have to agree with the average highlights of the Yelp postings: COST $$$. Expensive. The Yelp $$ (= Moderate, $11 - $30) is technically accurate. But, $43 lunch for two, no drinks, no dessert = $$$. FOOD - **... Greek diners in NY/NJ serve most of these entrees. Not nearly as good as a reasonable Greek restaurant. Vegetables: overcooked, Meat: tasty, simple gravy, Seafood: simple grilled, salty, small portion, Salad: good ... hey, it's a Greek diner, and they know Greek salad (did enjoy the Kalamata olive ... yes one). ATMOSPHERE - **... Diner, cramped, small tables, no tablecloths, seats no more than 30. SERVICE *... Flo the diner waitress. Not knocking it ... but, just expect "Diner" service. CLEANLINESS *.... Dining areas: Greasy, dirt caked in corners, Restroom: sticky floors, NYC subway motif. LOCATION *... Street parking only, nothing within walking distance, walk fast to your car at night. TIPS - Cash ONLY, no hostess ... sign the sheet on the counter. RETURN TRIP - no. read more

I would give Samos five stars, but the Saturday wait can be quite annoying. Nonetheless, I have renewed my love for Greek food because of this place. I ordered a lot of food here and everything exceeded expectations. The spanakopita was small, but delicious. Perfectly crisp, not too oily, and the spinach and cheese gelled well together. The gyros are to die for. They are absolutely amazing. The tzatziki sauce was the key ingredient here. I normally order the sauce of the side so I can lightly dip my gyro into the sauce. That didn't happen here. I literally doused/poured/drenched my gyro with the sauce. THEN, I ordered extra pita bread and extra tzatziki sauce. THEN, I ordered french fries and extra tzatziki sauce. It was that good. Finally, please order the baklava. It had a hint of cinnamon, and it was awesome. Service is friendly and prompt. However, like I mentioned, there is always a wait and there are no reservations. Please note that Samos accepts only cash. Don't be like me. I didn't know and had to stop by Walgreens with a debit card to get cash back. read more

Samos is a popular Greek restaurant that is run by a local family with father and son cooking all of the food. The menu features the usual Greek staples and all of them are tasty. The soups at this little hole in the wall are home made and very good. My son had the lentil, which is chock full of lentils and quite tasty and I had the chicken noodle which is made with orzo, a Greek pasta. It was very good. We all had the Greek salads which are quite large, and filled with nice chunks of feta cheese. There is one olive in each salad to make it feel Greek. The greens were not as fresh as usual but the dressing is home made and excellent so I enjoyed the salad despite the lack of crunch. The little slices of commercial pita bread served with the meal are a bit oily for me as they are placed on the grill to make them warm and tasty. They could do better with their bread as Greek restaurants usually are known for having good bread. We all ordered the whole Bronzini with the Greek potatos and the grilled veggies. The Bronzini was cooked perfectly on the inside, (and stuffed with onions and lemon), with a crispy outside. Oh such a wonderful fish and so tasty that it made up for the cold tasteless potatoes and the oily soggy grilled veggie medley. For me it's all about the fish and the salad at Samos. That's why I go there. I also like the Shrimp Plaka which is another dish they do right. It is quite large and filled with nice sized shrimp in an excellent tomato sauce. We finished by sharing a freshly made rice pudding with cinnamon on the top. It was delicious but needed more rice and less of the pudding mix in my opinion. So I gave Samos four stars for tonight's meal because of the hot fresh soups, the tasty salad dressing and the glorious fish. Sometimes it is better but I believe it was a four star meal tonight. We had to wait about 30 minutes and we had our fav server who is probably one of the best in Greektown. Note: About the dirt and the restroom. I call this place a hole in the wall and it does have a greasy spoon feeling to it. However, it is very small, and very busy and takes a lot of wear and tear daily. When I was there a young man was sweeping the floor, wiping the tables and cleaning up after the messy people finished their meals. This is not a white tablecloth restaurant and yes they only take cash. So be prepared to bring some paper money with you or your ATM card. There are banks nearby so you can get money from their ATMs as well as the one in the back of Samos. Yasou! read more

Samos Restaurant - Caught a Yelp sticker on the window with the Zagat ratings. - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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In Greektown, just north of Canton, there is an abundance of Greek restaurants (duh), but only one of them offers a whole menu tour of their Greek offerings. A friend heard about Samos offering their 'Tour of Samos' and figured it would be the perfect group outing. After the nine of us coordinated our schedules, we made plans to try the Tour of Samos. The tour started with Tzatziki and Pita for the table. The tzatziki was creamy and the pita was warm, it was the perfect way to start a meal. Each person also got a Greek Salad, the salad was good, but nothing remarkable. The feta cheese was super creamy and tangy though, I love feta cheese. Next up was the Calamari, I personally don't eat calamari, but the group really enjoyed this. The calamari wasn't overpowered by the breading. One of my favorite parts of the meal was the Spinach Pie. Flaky fillo dough, creamy spinach and feta interior, what's not to be smitten by? I've had spanakopita at a few different spots in the area, and this is one of the better renditions. For me, when I see it on the menu, it's hard to resist ordering it. Next came a plate of Garlic Shrimp and Dolmades. I don't eat fish, so I stayed away from the Garlic Shrimp, but everyone really loved the flavor and grill on these. Dolmades, are stuffed grape leaves. These were filled with rice, scallions, and fresh herbs then drizzled with lemon-dill sauce. This was my first time eating dolmades, I can't see myself seeking them out again, but they were pretty good. The last plate to come out, was the Meat Plate, this was probably my favorite because meat is wonderful. One of the items on the meat plate was Chicken Souvlaki, the chicken was tender and flavorful. Also, eating chicken off of a stick is one of the best ways to eat chicken. Usually, I'm not a huge fan of Lamb Gyro, but this was delicious. The meat was crispy and flavorful, I would order this on a pita as a sandwich in an instant. My ultimate favorite part of the meal however was the Lamb Chops. They were flavorful, tender, and cooked to a perfect medium. When I return to Samos, I would probably just order this. The last portion of the meal was Roasted Potatoes, they were lemony, garlicky, and like the rest of the meal, wonderful. If you want to try a little bit of everything in Greektown, head over to Samos for the Tour of Samos. read more

Samos Restaurant - Tzatziki and Pita - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was incredible! Service was great! Atmosphere was like a diner+, not surprising considering how many diners in Baltimore are Greek-owned. No liquor license...eep. Take a look at this food though! The grilled octopus was delicious. A hint of crunchy crust and light and fresh. The Bronzino was amazing. So juicy and flavored deliciously with olive oil, garlic and lemon. The grilled veggies and oven roasted potatoes were great as well. My dad had the lamb chops which he lived. His medium rare was cooked perfectly. My mom's Chilean sea bass with spinach and feta was great. Heavier than mine but that's why I didn't get it. My grandmother got the dish I liked least but that was because of my mood, not the entree: Shrimp Plaka. Tomato sauce, feta, pasta, and tons of shrimp. It was delicious and would have been up my alley if I was hungrier. The atmosphere was fine but I wouldn't give 4 stars because it help me back from "loving" the place. It was a little bright and a little bland but if that's what you're going there expecting there's nothing wrong with it. Then the liquor license issue is severely mitigated by the fact that they have menus printed from the liquor store on the corner that will deliver beer and wine to your table and you can even place your order with the waiter. They will order it for you and the liquor store brings it. The selection of beer and wine is no more limited than your average restaurant but there is no liquor to be had. Overall Samos is a great restaurant. If you want a less expensive version of Baltimore's new very high-priced Greek option, this is definitely a place to try. The fact that it is so out-of-the-way in Greek Town and doesn't have much in the way of atmosphere takes it down a few pegs. HOWEVER, if you go in expecting a great meal with great service at reasonable prices you will not be disappointed. read more

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Samos has been a staple in my diet since arriving in Baltimore a few years ago. A visiting guest never leaves the city without an authentic experience at Samos. Squint at the fading frescos on the walls and relish the fresh youvetsi as you're transported directly to your yia yia's home in Thessaloniki, fitted with the same furniture from the 70s and that one old baby picture of yourself on the wall. Come here and you won't regret it. Na sai kala. read more

Truly a hidden neighborhood gem. I've eaten Greek food all over nyc and most places actually make a dry bronzino. Not Samos, fluffy , moist and seasoned perfectly with herbs, lemons and capers their bronzino is not only perfection but an absolute steal at $27. Their Greek salad was fresh and packed with veggies , olives, anchovies, green peppers, tomatoes and their home made dressing which will make you ashamed you had otherwise . My mom and me devoured the trio dip platter of eggplant, fish roe and olive tapenade and stuffed ourselves silly with their warm and slightly sweet pita. Service was so warm and inviting the lady followed me out with my hat after I left . Do yourself a favor and try Samoa, the only drawback is you will forever be disappointed with other Greek places read more

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I had an awesome birthday lunch here today, thanks to all the Yelp reviews!! I thought I would give it a try. The main source of torture for me was going through the dreaded tunnel to get here, but of course you can zig zag your way via downtown. Tzatziki (I had to spell check this one) but that was the best pita and Tzatziki I have ever had in life! You could taste all the flavors of cucumber, yogurt, parsley, garlic, and a touch of olive oil....dip a warm pita in that...and you will be in heaven! I also had Neptune salad, a lovely Greek salad..topped with grilled jumbo shrimp. I actually got the small and it was huge! I can't imagine the large. I am posting a photo, so you can see how big that salad was! I look forward to returning and trying a gyro, maybe a kabob, maybe a feta pizza. Yes I will say the neighborhood is not that of Federal Hill or the suburbs of Howard County, but you don't have to live there...just eat and enjoy! read more

Samos Restaurant - Neptune Salad...small size! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came to this restaurant based on Yelp reviews and the reviews are very accurate. The restaurant is cash only and allows for BYOB ($2 charge per person for BYOB). We ordered the following: 1) Appetizer - Sampler Trip (MELITZANOSALATA - Roasted eggplant blended with garlic, olive oil, and lemon; HUMMUS - Pureed chick peas, garlic, roasted pepper, and tahini; TZATZIKI - A blend of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs); All of these spreads were awesome. We later found out that hte Tzatziki also came with our meal; so I would definitely recommend asking if it does. The eggplant spread was the best I've ever had. The pita bread was also fresh made and really hot; it was fantastic. 2) SOUVLAKI PLATTER - we got 1 skewer of pork; and 1 skewer of lamb among the combo choices; both of these were fantastic. 3) SHRIMP SOUVLAKI PLATTER - which includes two garlic shrimp sticks, grilled and seasoned with lemon-butter; the shrimp was bit too cooked our our tastes The platters come with Greek salad, pita bread, roasted vegetables, and your choice of oven roasted potatoes or rice pilaf The Greek salad comes with a fantastic salad dressing... and I don't even really like salad. The roasted potatoes were also really flavorful. We actually had a party of 3 and were full based on the 2 platters and 1 appetizer above. Our total bill came out to be less than $20 per person. I love having good cheap food. I also forgot to mention that we waited about 45 minutes for our table and there was actually another party of 4 before us; they ended up waiting about an hour and 30 minutes because there were no tables for seats of 4. Be prepared to wait... but I would say it's definitely worth the wait. The party that waited for an hour and 30 minutes were given some pita bread and drinks while they were waiting. read more

Well to be the 321st review doesn't add much I guess but I care enough about the experience of the fantastic restaurant to do so anyway. It is BYOB and cash only. No reservations but the wait moves quickly. In the heart of Greektown, and our first visit, was so impressive. The portions are really large. Dinner for three was $79. We chose the brandy flambé cheese, a Trio of spreads on fluffy pitas...so great. We chose a roe spread, tapanade, and eggplant spread. All great and a lot of food. The grilled whole fish with Greek potatoes and veggies was perfectly cooked, the chicken dish enormous, and my son had his first lamb souvlaki. Platters come with a great Greek salad...with anchovies if you like. Finally we packed in a delicious home made baklava. We took home enough for lunch and more. The service is simply great, seems really just real...authentic...patrons were as nice as those running the place. read more

This restaurant was amazing for authentic Greek food. The service was amazing, and our server had a Greek accent. She was SO helpful in explaining to us every question we asked about the food. The two ladies I went to dinner with were quite schooled already on the menu. I was asking all kinds of questions. Once the food, and appetizer selections were made, we waited. In just a few minutes the appetizers arrived, and then perfectly timed, the food. The food was amazing, so do not pass this gem up because it looks unassuming from the outside. Give it a try, you will not regret it! read more

Fantastic! Marvelous! Delicious! All words I would use to describe Samos. Everything is great, authentic Greek food at it's best. Grilled octopus is amazing, lamb chops are perfectly seared and the Gyros are delicious. I've never had a bad meal here, it's just that good. Just bring CASH, Nikos doesn't take credit! He might be hiding from Uncle Sam but he's certainly not hiding from the kitchen. He prepares everything himself, right on the grill as you walk in. That's why his food is so consistent and delicious, he is the quality control. Bravo!!!! read more

Absolutely great. We went here because Zorba's apparently doesn't open till five. It was Friday lunch and it was PACKED. We were about to jet out and go to one of the uglier places when we finally got a table. And I am so glad we stayed. First, the eggplant spread (I forgot the name) was so delicious it hurt my feelings. I felt bad that I had every called any other eggplant spread good, because this was out of this world. The hummus was weirdly creamy (and orange...for some reason) and the tzatziki spread was great. But the eggplant was the highlight. The pita was little slices of perfection toasted on a meat-seasoned grill. The Greek salad was the size of the country of Greece and peppered with some dynamite hunks of feta. It's pretty cheap, too, 8 dollars for a sizeable salad, I recommend. The only downside was the octopus which, instead of being grilled, was fried. Like, deep fried. Which makes about as much sense as baked sushi. It was good, don't get me wrong. Honestly, this is only disappointing because everything else was so great. If this were a shitty Greek place, I would have just been impressed that they didn't serve chicken tenders shaped like octopus. Anyway, try it out. Greektown Baltimore is a new favorite of mine now. read more

Wow. This was a perfect meal. We were in from the weekend and didn't realize that Baltimore had a Greek neighborhood! We ordered the trio of dips (the fish roe dip is wonderful) the Greek salad (delicious dressing) a gyro and the octopus (don't miss this!) we'll 100% be back on our next visit. read more

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I was SO CLOSE to giving this place a 5. It was on the tip of my fingers, and then I discovered it was cash only. Fortunately there's an ATM at the back, but it's kind of lame that we have to be charged $5 extra dollars (between that ATM's charges and my bank's) so the owner can save money on merchant's fees. Clearly he's still in business, and from what I tasted I can see why. Maybe I'm the only one who cares about the cash aspect? Either way, he's probably not going to change any time soon, and I'd still go back. So he wins that battle. The server told us that she's been working there since 1987, which is pretty awesome. She was happy to give us refills on home made iced tea and lemonade mixed (AKA the Arnold Palmer). I ordered a small Greek salad that we ended up sharing between the 2 of us because it was huge. House made dressing was very tasty. I'd like to learn how to make it, but I'd probably be scared to know the calories. My hubby ordered a cheese pie, which was also large enough to share. Sadly after this I was full, because thinking I'd just have a small salad and a gyro.... here comes this behemoth. A half pound (at least it felt like it) of perfectly seasoned and sliced meat with creamy tzatziki and tomatoes so tender, red and fresh I thought maybe I'd gone back in time to my grandmother's garden. The pita, was toasted or grilled, but warm and soft, freshly made with some sort of seasoned glaze on it... I was no more good. Full or not, I was going to tackle this bad boy. And the sounds that came from my face were near indecent for public. By far... the BEST gyro I've ever had in my life. And after thought, I decided, that instead of a 4, yes, Samos deserves a 5. Because our server was on top of things, thoughtful and pleasant, the atmosphere was casual but the place was spotless and the food, my god... the food. Om nom. So 5 it is, and deserving of every bit of it. But jeez, guys, learn to take credit cards!!! read more

Samos Restaurant - Gyro! Best I've had to date! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The pita bread is absolutely delicious! I always get their Tour of Greece but the minimum person to get this entree is two and I think it was around $22 a person. But don't worry, the amount may sound a lot but when you get all those food you won't think it is bad. Tons of food came out and between my husband and I, we could not finish the entire thing. By the time the meats came out, we were both so stuffed. Perhaps, it was because we were indulging in their salads with their really delicious Greek dressing. FYI- the place is small so expect to wait unless you go on the weekdays (which I like to do). They do not take credit cards so expect to bring cash. read more

Run, don't walk to Samos. Came here the other night for a good friends farewell dinner, the food was amazing. When we arrived, we were pretty hungry, so unfortunately I did not get to try the appetizers, but will be trying on my next visit. My group noshed on various dishes, the combination platter or the Pekila platter, basically a plethora of all things Greek on one plate, consists of a grilled chicken skewer, gyro meat, spanakopita, dolmades, oven roasted potatoes, and tzatziki, trust me you cannot go wrong with this platter, also the Souvlaki platter, is another fan favorite, as well you really cant go wrong with the lamb chop platter here as well. The service and the prices are really reasonable. And they are BYOB, which is a plus. Only rule of thumb, they are cash only. So if you happen to be in the Highlandtown(Greektown) section of the city, make sure you stop in and treat yourself to a nice Greek dinner, you will not be disappointed and you will want to bring your friends as well. read more

Love the food here and the service is always on point. Their tzatziki sauce is one of my favorites.

Wonderful service and awesome food. Samos has always been a Greek favorite for decades.

I ate here for dinner after multiple friends have told me incredibly good things about the food in Samos. The food is amazing. I would have to say this is one of the best Greek restaurants in Baltimore. I had the chicken souvlaki platter. The chicken was so tender it melted in my mouth. The Greek salad and house dressing were delicious. Everything I had on the chicken souvlaki platter was delicious. The portions were more than enough but happy to have leftovers for another meal. I've been to the Samos on Boston Street but the Samos in Greektown is authentic and the waitstaff is friendly. The downside is its cash only. read more

This is as good as it gets!! I have to state that I am pretty knowledgeable on this having worked at a Greek restaurant for 2 years. ;) First please note Samos is BYOB. There are plenty of stores in walking distance if you do forget. Bring more than you think cause chances are you'll be waiting. Especially if you come on Friday or Saturday night. But trust it is worth the wait! They are also CASH ONLY! Anyway! The gyros are amazing as they have the vertical broiler. The salads are amazing with their homemade dressing. Spanakopita is flaky and delicious and the Moussaka! Yum!! We have called ahead and picked up, the food is always ready hen we arrive. Make sure you finish with a baklava or galaktoboureko! And order a gyro to go. You'll be craving it tomorrow around lunch! Next trip I have to get the avgolemono (lemon chicken soup) but it always slips my mind. The Greeks swear it will cure any cold and I have yet to prove it wrong. (kalinýchta - good night!) read more

Samos Restaurant - Gyro!!! - Greek Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We just had the best Greek in the city! Yelp is never wrong! This place is not a top 3 ranked Yelp restaurant in Greektown for nothing! To start I had the avgolemono soup for an appetizer, and it was amazing! Never had lemon chicken and orzo in the combination before and now I see why the Greeks love it. Then since I ordered the Souvlaki platter, it came with a Greek salad that I was able to share with my wife. The feta cheese and the homemade dressing were the highlights of her salad. For her entry, she had the shrimp pita wrap with a side of the roasted potatoes. She said the wrap was the best! A lot of jumbo fresh shrimp with homemade pita and Tzatziki sauce. My chicken souvlaki was well seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the veggies were done expertly too. Overall, the meal was a classic Greek lunch done authentically and deliciously! What more can we ask for? read more

I have been to Greece several times. The food was great. I have been to Samos Restaurant many times. The food is just as good if not better. My wife and I love this restaurant. It takes us nearly an hour to drive there, but it is worth it. Nick does his cooking magic and the results are always delicious. Giving this review is making me hungry. read more

The reputation of this place exceeded all of my expectations!! I recently started working in the area and this place was highly recommended by everyone when I asked about good Greek restaurants. I got a Greek salad with lamb, it was delicious! If you order a large, that is what you get - a LARGE salad. Their dressing was wonderful, the right amount for the salad and full of flavor. I am so beyond please and satisfied, I will be back. I highly recommend, it was worth every penny that I paid. I can't wait to try their other items on the menu. read more

Greatest Greek food on earth!!!!!!good prices and hot food. What else could you ask for.