Bottom line: An amazing Sunday brunch visit to Nikos, I can see why they are included in this…read moreyear's Michelin Guide. From starters, beverages, and meal, it was very pleasing. My Knufe Pancake was just the right mix of sweet and savory, an unexpected hit. I give all five stars for this visit! The Deets: Some friends in Durham invited my for brunch and we decided to hit the Sunday brunch over at Nikos in Brightleaf Square this time. This Greek restaurant has recently been included as a "Selected Restaurant" within the 2025 Michelin Guide so with that and seeing their pretty interesting brunch menu, I was in (considering Greek cuisine is usually not one of my go-to foods, I was still intrigued). We had a reservation right as they opened and it did not take long at all for Nikos to have almost every table full quickly so the word is out. The atmosphere is very bistro like in feel and appearance. Our very helpful and positive server Maggie made sure we had our menus and took our drink/starter orders. I went with a hot latte that was perfect when delivered. I also enjoyed one of their mocktails in the Athena Blush (muddle cranberry, lemongrass, apple tea, and club soda) in that it was a great combination of flavors with successfully avoiding being too sweet as mocktails most often can be. We noshed on some great tzatziki (Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon) for starters that came with pita but we also ordered their sourdough bread. It took a bit longer to get that sourdough loaf but it was so worth it...warm, fresh, and so delicious! For my main, I went with the Knufe Pancake (filled with mozzarella cheese and kataifi, topped with pistachio praline and served with a side of warm lemon maple sauce). I loved it. It was just enough sweet and savory both to satisfy me. I am glad that the warm lemon maple sauce was served on the side...I took a few bites with it and liked it but I found it much better for my tastes to be paired with the pistachio praline that topped the pancake. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their selections (see my pics for their meals) as well. I am so glad I ventured a bit out of my comfort zone and went with brunch here at Nikos...it was wonderful, I highly recommend!

We chose this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's graduation because we had such a wonderful…read moreexperience there previously. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely disappointing, especially given the importance of the occasion and the amount we spent. The service was very slow, and the overall experience simply did not match the standard that brought us back in the first place. While the manager did apologize and brought an extra dish to the table, the repeated apologies did not really make up for the poor pacing and frustration during brunch. The menu has a lot of variety but there are no substitutions or adding protein to a salad.... But the food was good! Since the food took a while -spirits were dampened. This is a great place for two to four people but since we were a party over six, our server was guaranteed a 20 percent tip -so maybe there was no incentive for great service.

Covered walkway coming in full of flowers and plants. The restaurant interior still gives you an…read moreopen air feel with a wall of glass and the light scent of flowers. Staff came to us immediately for our drink and appetizer order then allowed us the requested time to view the menu. The ambiance and feel of the place is incredible! We ordered the Greek mimosa and the spartan Bloody Mary along with the avgolemeno soup to start. Then the Pasticho and mousaka .Being Greek we are very particular about our Greek food. The Greek mimosa was excellent, the flavors aren't anything like a regular mimosa it is a whole new experience, if you like a red or rose wine try it! The bloody mark has a bit of a bite but it too has a great flavor I would not order if you don't like spicy or can't have salt. The avgolemano was delicious just the right amount of lemon too simple and elegant just lemon egg chicken rice and broth with light seasoning. The Pasticho was excellent! They even bought the right noodles ! About as close to my yaiyas as a restaurant can get! The mousaka was also delicious. Many times you get it the eggplant is either greasy or hard. This was perfect and not highly seasoned. I recommend giving this restaurant try parking is definitely a lot easier than Tara and the food is excellent and the ambience is fabulous!

This restaurant itself is beautiful, especially when the weather is good. The covered outdoor area…read moreis very well decorated, and allows for a private little haven despite being so close to the street and parking lot one is not able to tell even in the slightest. Hidden away in the corner of the shopping center it is a little hidden gem. The interior is also quite nicely curated but if weather allows, I highly recommend opting for outdoor (coming for somebody who typically does the opposite. Went for a semi casual lunch and it was a great option. The menu reflected solid Greek options, with both meat and veggie focused dishes. While everything tasted quite good, the lamb was incredibly tough. Despite being described as slow roasted, both in gyros and sandwiches the lamb was near inedible. Knives and teeth could barely cut through, and despite chewing some swallowed had to just be of larger chunks. The meat itself was tough and there was just so much connective tissue. Now it did taste good but the eating experience was quite disappointing. Portion sizes were generous, and pricing was fair. Even desserts were large and easily shared with full plate sized baklava and slices. Service was friendly, though a bit slow for lunch and especially this cuisine. Not sure if it was just a bad day for the meat but otherwise ur honeslty would have been a much better experience, but lamb that tough, it was just quite shocking.

Taverna was on of my best meals of 2025. Great honest food, great atmosphere and great people. Did…read moreI mention reasonable prices (not cheap but fair). Ask to sit upstairs on the roof (enclosed in glass for cold days). Biggest hit for appetizer was stuffed eggplant, but the grape leaves and trio of spreads and pita were also solid choices. I ordered the lamb burger with village Greek salad - great meal. If I lived in the area, This would be a staple. Gardner

The rooftop patio is the reason to come here. It has that breezy Mediterranean vibe that makes for…read morea really nice place to sit outside, have a drink, and enjoy the weather. We started with the saganaki and hummus, then decided to go all in and order the Grecian Feast for two. In hindsight, that was a lot of food after already getting starters. Definitely come hungry or plan to split the feast with 3. The platter itself is huge and comes with a dip, rice, salad and your choice of meats and/or seafood. The highlights for us were the spicy feta and the salmon, both of which had great flavor. The lowlight was the chicken, which was way overcooked and ended up tough and pretty tasteless. Service unfortunately dragged the experience down quite a bit. It felt like we waited about 15 minutes before anyone came by with menus, then another 15 minutes before our drink orders were taken. Once we finally ordered everything, the food actually came out fairly quickly. But by the end of the meal we were basically hunting for our server. At one point we both separately went to the bathroom (including a trip to the one downstairs) and still had not seen our server to try to get the check. Overall, come for the rooftop atmosphere, but I would recommend ordering all of your drinks and food at once so you can just sit back and enjoy the patio without waiting around for service.

Very different experience at this location than the one in Wake Forest…read more The employees were friendly, if a bit distracted in very busy. The food was OK, however, I've developed a really bad stomach problem since we left a few hours ago and I'm hoping it is not food poisoning. Relatively clean, extremely busy and unbelievably loud. Met someone there for lunch and the noise level was very distracting. Definitely prefer the Wake Forest location. Good amount of parking and in a pretty central location of Brier Creek.

Was craving something fresh yet yummy after a full day of doctor's visits on 6/10/2025. I ordered…read morethe calabash shrimp while my sister ordered chicken and we both enjoyed all of our food. Service was quick- I noticed that they no longer serve their fresh juices. This wasn't a deal breaker for me as I ordered water. Just may be something to document if you were a fan! Entrees come with 4 hushpuppies, several condiments and a lemon wedge. All great pairing options.

I needed to eat a late lunch and Greek sounded good. The place was empty. I thought maybe that was…read morejust because it was 2:30. I should have checked out the reviews first! I got a chicken pita with fries and a drink for $15. Plus I put $2 in cash in the tip jar. I had high hopes given the price. The chicken was so bad. It tasted like tuna. AND it had the consistency of tuna! Seriously. In a blind taste, I'd bet 10 out of 10 people would say they were eating tuna! I like tuna, but chicken that tasted like tuna on a Greek pita just wasn't sitting right with me. So I ended up taking off all of the meat and piling it on a plate. I ate the piece of pita bread and the fries. When I got up to leave, I showed the man behind the counter my pile of uneaten meat and told him how bad it was and said that it tasted like fish. He went over and tasted some of the chicken from behind counter himself. Then HE said that YES, it did kind of taste fishy! I threw my plate in the trash and he just looked at me. No apology, no offer for a refund on the $15 pita and fries. Nothing. He just stood there. Needless to say, I won't be going back.

WOW- major disappointment. If you like a lettuce, tomato, and cucumber Gyro you'd be in luck. The…read moreowner should be ashamed at the amount or the lack there of gyro meat. Initially I was excited as the meat was on a revoking broiler, used an electric slicer that carved the meat so thin you could see through it. Granted $11 is a great deal to pay for a sandwich, this one JUSTS SUCKS.

We have only had takeouts here and the service was pretty quick. The food was very nice. There are…read moreplenty of tables here for good dining

We were in the area looking for a bite to eat after a long drive from northern Virginia to meet a…read moredear friend we haven't seen since university days years ago , so we stepped in Jasmin and Olivz , the restaurant was very clean and inviting , I loved the simple Mediterranean decor and the neat furniture that will remind of your trips to eastern Mediterranean shores . The food menu provided clear , short but detailed descriptions of the the ingredients , I wanted to eat healthy salad with protein , I picked the chicken / shawarma - Gyro dish , it game with salad , Houmus and yogurt mint salad - some calls it Teziki pita bread accompanied the plate , the spiced chicken paired well with the salad . They have great choice of desserts and juices , flavors of sparkling water . The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable . The restaurant is of great value serving quality food .

I ordered a gyro and fries to go, and overall it was just okay…read more The gyro had a good amount of meat, but it lacked flavor and didn't really stand out from other average gyros. Nothing bad, just nothing memorable. The fries were the bigger disappointment. They were plain, slightly soggy, and had no seasoning at all, which made them feel like an afterthought rather than a side worth ordering. Not a terrible experience, but not one that left me excited to come back. It was fine for a quick bite, just nothing that impressed. I ordered to-go so I cannot comment on the interior or the service inside the restaurant.

The buffet every time!! So good, great service, perfect for lunch!! The food was great and the…read morebuffet had a large selection.

Stopped in for lunch and grabbed a couple gyros and fries. The lamb and beef meat gyros were good…read more Staff friendly. Only complaint was the fries were different (coated type) that the photo on the menu (natural cut type) which is what we prefer. Overall, we still had a good experience.

Great online ordering experience. Very quick and tasty. I loved the lemon soup! I also thought the…read moreFrench fries were tasty!

A well-maintained counter service greek place with friendly and responsive staff and really good…read morefood. There is nothing particular special about the ambience but that's not why you come to Greek Basma. They were out of pork during this visit and the fella at the counter said it was probably their most popular item. We will definitely.

Food is good but getting out of hand price wise. 1 piece of meat and salad plus pita with cucumber…read moresauce. For 2 plates $28

The food is spectacular! I would come back again. The large combination platter was wonderful. It…read morelets you experience Greece with your pellet. it's Mediterranean awesomeness.

I have been telling my wife we need to find a greek restaurant. Pharaohs village did not disappoint…read moreme. I had the lamb gyro platter. It was delicious, it reminded me of the Greek meals we had when my wife and I first were married. Our landlord was from Greece. We were treated like one of the family and tasted numerous dishes that the family had made for special occasions. I definitely will be returning .