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    Samos Restaurant

    4.6 (618 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Başak O.

    We like the place and come often. Large and tasty portions... Ambience also cosy. Place is always busy... You can try everything on the menu. We always order, mezzes, gyro or chops sticks. Today I tried Bronzino and I like it too.

    Spread Platter with Hummus, Eggplant and Olive dips.
    Leo E.

    First time visiting Samoa today in Baltimore City. Parking was pretty easy. The restaurant easy to find, it's on the corner. Once you're in, you have to wait to be seated. The service that we received was phenomenal. I went with about 5 other people and I didn't see the server write anything down and they got everything right. You can tell when someone 1.loves their job and 2.knows what they're doing. I love to see it. The food was amazing. We have a different assortment of things from the spread platter to the souvlaki to the garlic pasta with chicken. Everything was seasoned and cooked correctly. I had the lemonade and it was a perfect mix of both sour and sweet. You can also ask for extra lemons - the lemons were JUICY and tasted great. Will be coming back!

    Grilled Octopus....WOW !!!   Every time
    Roberto B.

    Love love love this place !!! Grilled Octopus, Trio dip App w/ pita, and Lamb Gyro. So good. So fresh. As always, Thank you

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    Angela L.

    Such a nice and cozy spot! The ladies who work here are very sweet and will know your order if you're a regular. The parking around here is street parking and we've never had an issue finding a spot! The food always hits the spot. I get a gyro pita with everything on it -- delicious!

    Mushroom, bacon, olive pizza
    Mike J.

    An exquisite hole in the wall of Greek Town. The food was amazing and customer service as expected. Limited seating and BYOB. Brought Mami here for Mother's Day Saturday evening and the experience was wonderful. 20 minutes wait wasn't bad, and I can only imagine Sundays crowd. Ordered the following: Grilled octopus: 10/10 charred beautifully, nice sauce Shrimp and feta pie: 9/10 never tried before but very good Build your own pizza - mushroom bacon olives 8 Kids pita pizza - regular cheese pizza Side Greek salad: 10 most meals come with salad. Bigger portion than expected, dressing is phenomenal. Grilled Branzino: 8.5 well seasoned and delicious. Wish it had no bone, but so worth the price. Combination platter 8/10 a lot of food, very good Add lamb skewer: 10/10 Best lamb I've had at a restaurant. Homemade lemonade: 8.5/10 refreshing and not too sweet

    Gyro plate and rice were phenomenal
    Christopher S.

    The food and location are authentic. The service also feels authentically Greek. No fakeness and no frills, just tell the servers what you want and they will bring you a tasty meal. Simple and convenient.

    Greek Salad
    Maggi R.

    Coming back from DC, we decided to stop at Samos for a late lunch/early dinner. It was a perfect time - the restaurant was practically empty. It was great to see Joyce again. We were told we could sit anywhere. We picked a table for 4 even though there were only two of us, which was fine with them. Eleni came right over and took our drink orders. My husband ordered the Souvlaki Platter with two skewers of steak accompanied by roasted vegetables, rice, tzatziki and a Greek salad with grilled pita wedges. I decided to have the Pastitsio, which came with a Greek salad and grilled pita wedges. The Pastitsio was baked ziti layered with meat sauce and topped with creamy bechamel sauce and parmesan. Oh my, we both we are in heaven. My husband enjoyed every last morsel of his dish. Mine was so enormous, I had enough for another meal the next day. We purchased some of their Greek dressing to take home. Thank you again for an absolutely delicious meal.

    Henr D.

    Heaven restaurant. I love Mediterranean food. This is the best of the bunch. Neighborhood was sick. You walk through Greektown which is sick. We tried some spreads as an appetizer. Holy moly. Gas. Hummus and two I couldn't pronounce. Then we got the lamb pita. Gas. So good. Wish they served wine. Whatever. Byob. Neighborhood + Food = Heaven.

    Combination (pekilia) Platter
    Ariana F.

    Whoa. This place is so good that it reminded me that I need to write some more Yelp reviews! Everything here is good, but I constantly return for the gyros which are 7-10 dollars(!!!) Which is a steal nowadays! The soups are always divine, and this spot is BYOB! The service was warm, the ambiance had a comfy and familial vibe, and this spot is definitely on my menu rotation!

    Saganaki (a sort of sweet kasseri cheese flambéed with bourbon wine lemon!)--all served with much pita!
    Steve R.

    A real local longtime Baltimore Greektown gem. Mom and I enjoyed our first time here, and made a half-day of it here, as we later found a new bakery/dining place nearby for even more food (see my next review for Estiatorio Plaka)! Anyway, quick, efficient service highlighted our decision to share small plates and a dessert. Loved the olive tapenade, veggie dolmades and saganaki (a sort of sweet kasseri cheese flambéed with bourbon wine lemon!)--all served with much pita! For dessert, instead of the typical baklava, we dared to try the scary-to-try-to-pronounce galaktoboureko, which became the custard in filo with cinnamon and honey tastebud-pleasing sweetness of loveliness to end all dessert-searching journeys. Even the hot chocolate was good. The atmosphere is old school and homey. When we arrived at their opening time, it was quiet; but it quickly picked up for the lunchtime locals. Note: They only accept cold, hard cash!

    3 grilled to perfection tender lamb chops
    Alisa H.

    Samos the original location is the most authentic Greek restaurant you will try without the $$$$ we loved the crispy skin Branzino and the Lamb chops are grilled to a tender tasting perfection. If you want wine bring your own bottle for a nominal corking fee. This is a corner house in Baltimore the Original location has way more entree options the food is fantastic. The other Samos locations and the food is good but doesn't match the original on Oldham street Baltimore. The custard dessert is something you must try (Galaktoboureko) Samos atmospheres is very unassuming neighborhood restaurant the service is always family like. This is a must try.

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    2 years ago

    This is the very best gyro I have ever had. Cannot recommend it more. Very convenient off I-95, on the way from New York to DC. A must try!

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    Great food, lovely staff, pure B'more. Food is very good, portions are huge. Get the grape leaves - dolmades.

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    Decent quick service Greek food. Solid vegetarian options and the baklava is AMAZING!

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    What an amazing local find this is one I'd the best Greek style souvlaki place in the whole area

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    4 years ago

    The food is the best. Especially the fish!!! If you like seafood. Grilled branzino is MUST!

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    6 years ago

    The food is awesome, every time I've gone there the quality of the food has gotten more and more fresh. I love the gyros, the best!

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    3 years ago

    Service is outstanding and the food is amazing love the friendly atmosphere! Been eating here since I was a little kid

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    4 years ago

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

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

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

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    Street parking

    Do they serve alcohol?

    No, but you are welcome to byob!

    Open or Delivering during CoVid?

    Open but no delivery

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