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    Simos Diner

    4.4 (142 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish with veggies from the buffet line
    Maria S.

    A friend recommended this diner. You can order from the menu or go through the steam table which I did. I had the fish which comes with three veggies. The serving was generous so I had leftovers for a second meal. The fish filet was good and so were the cabbage, carrots and broccoli. A roll was brought to my table. The service was friendly. I sat in a comfortable booth. Some folks were dining at the diners's bar. There's plenty of parking.

    Egg Preference
    Amanda O.

    ATTN: BREAKFAST LOVERS I wanted a home cooked breakfast and was tired of the usual breakfast eateries. I came here on an empty stomach and glad I did because the serving are pretty large. Our waitress was very sweet and provided exceptional service. The restaurant has a old school diner feel with seating right in front of the kitchen. You can choose between a booth or a table. The food was fresh to order and the bacon is like no other! Try the biscuits and gravy they are so fluffy and delicious. I had my eggs over easy, but you can cook your eggs to your preference. Try the tasty pancakes with strawberry jam and syrup you will not disappointed. I will be back to try their French toast!

    Updated menu 09/04/2024
    Aaron B.

    Great little spot with consistently good breakfast! Simos special always hits the spot. (ask for the hashbrowns extra crispy)

    My dad enjoyed his meal

    Excellent service and delicious breakfast! The ham was huge! And the French toast was delicious! Very clean and bathrooms were clean

    Gyro Sandwich with golden fries.
    Mic A.

    A very unassuming diner on heavily trafficked N Shepherd Drive. There was a time when there were numerous places like this located all along Shepherd Drive. To my knowledge Simos might be the last one of its kind. I decided to check it out after seeing they offered a Gyro sandwich basket. So I had already made my decision before I walked in. I walked into the diner with its high ceilings and dark wood trim. It had a welcoming atmosphere and people were lined up to order from the day's specials offered at the steam table. I had to walk over and take a look. Everything looked so tempting. The turkey and dressing just about snagged me. But I was craving a gyro. Gyros are hard to come by north of 610N. So I took a seat at the counter and placed my order. A few minutes later I had a platter of thick cut golden fries and a gyro sandwich stuffed to brim with succulent sliced green gyro meat topped off with diced tomatoes and onions and homemade tzatziki sauce all wrapped up tightly in red and white checkered paper. I went for a golden fry. It was better than good. Crispy outer skin and flavorful tender insides. Next I surveyed my gyro. I'm pretty sure that this was the largest gyro I've ever seen. I removed the paper and lifted this Greek taco to take a bite. I struggled with lining up the gyro to mouth and then to open up my mouth enough to take a good bite. A large bite was impossible and I had to settle for what seemed like a small bite. But the small bite filled my mouth and normally would have been a large bite from a regular gyro. The meat was juicy and savory. The oregano and other spices tasted like homemade. I could have made two servings with what I was served. I stopped at about 3/4's and stopped. I still had plenty of fries and decided I would take the rest home with me for a snack later. I would rate the gyro with fries good. Above average and very satisfying. I can't wait to go back and try out the specials on the steam table. Oh and also the breakfast offerings. Nice job Simos'!

    Biscuit and gravy
    Susan P.

    Simo's diner gives you a no nonsense Northeast 70's diner experience and happily advertise their food is meant for working folks. Pretty darn good for retirees too. Great prices and hearty plates of no frills comfort food. You won't find any wayward parsley here as food is for eating not for looking pretty (come to think of it, no one plates with parsley any more but you get my drift). A side of bacon gets you FIVE slices. A biscuit and gravy side offers an option of one or two biscuits but trust me when I say one is enough. And that sausage gravy is full of savory pellets of sausage and bursting with flavor. No fancy, clever names or complicated dishes, just quality essentials and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where the staff gets to know your name.

    Lunch specials
    Jessie L.

    I got breakfast ordered here during the pandemic and it was delicious!! I was about to easily call to place my order and it was done within 10 mins. I drove over, paid, came home to the most delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, and grits. It hit the spot! I'll be trying their lunch specials which I posted a picture of. Loved it!

    French toasts combo
    nataly B.

    First time eating from here. Placed an order to go by phone and the lady that took our order was patient and helpful. When we picked up order it was fast and young lady that was busy but still managed to greet us and help us. Order 4 French toast combo it includes a meat of your choice and eggs, we chose sausage patties and 2 with over medium sunny side egg, one scrambled and one white scrambled eggs. Good portion sides and condiments. The ambiance looks friendly and family oriented. We plan to go back and eat there with the family in the future.

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    7 years ago

    Simos diner is comfort food done right! Their chicken and dumplings was like receiving a comfortable hug in my stomach. So yummy!

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    Ok ok this place has great breakfast and great service. I can't wait to try it for lunch. Home cooking with super friendly staff.

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    What a great Old school Breakfast diner! And the Chicken and dumplings are so delicious!

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    6 years ago

    DELICIOUS GREEK SOUL FOOD...if that's a thing. If not, Simos made it a thing! Yummm! Lamb shank was everything.

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    8 years ago

    Simos Diner is opening back up tomorrow, Monday, January 8th at 6a!!! So excited!!!! See you in the morning for breakfast :)

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    12.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Service - excellent, despite being very busy we're seated quickly. Our food came very fast and…read morefresh, and our server Doriska was super attentive! Food- Salad: actually pretty good, the vegetables tasted crisp and fresh and not gross like some salad tend to get. Dressing a serving the side. Would order again. Both the chicken gyro plate and the gyro fajita plate were delicious! The fries had a really nice seasoning and the sauteed spinach we got on the side - olive oil salt and garlic was so fresh and delicious. It has a fun lively vibe and very reasonably priced. Would definitely return!

    A friend recently insisted we drive out to the Copperbrook area and check this place out. Driving…read morefrom Montrose, that's quite a reach but once I looked this place up on yelp and google it was clear we must try. Thankfully, my friend had called ahead and asked for a table as we were rolling about 7 folks deep, and we were seated instantly. The place is pretty nondescript located in the same shopping strip as a gas station. They serve your standard Greek fare, but they also get creative and serve things a different way. For instance, we ordered the Greek fajitas, which was pieces of gyro meat with bell peppers, and onions served on a hot sizzling plate. It was very similar to going somewhere and ordering a Gyro plate, but I appreciated the way it was served. The meat was tender and so well seasoned. In my opinion it's hard to get Gyros right, it's easy to dry it out, and often it's too salty. That's not the case here! Around the table people ordered a slew of diverse dishes, and the clear winner was the lamb shank! Next time we go we're getting that. The person who owns this place is incredibly sweet, there was a birthday party at the table next to us, and she came by to us, introduced herself, and explained that when they drop plates to celebrate we are to join in, and yell Opa! Love that some places still do this, it's a cute tradition! Can't wait to go through more of the menu and try again, next time I'm up for a trek!

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    My recent visits here consisted of a Gyros Plate with rice, Hamburger with uncut tomatoes n pickles…read more& lemon potatoes and Greek Spaghetti Meat Sauce on Sunday Special. All 3 meals were really flavorful, good quality, really well-seasoned, very juicy and so delicious. The gyros and burger are without question imo the best in TX. Ekko's and Nick The Greek are 2nd n 3rd for Greek food for me. I always got the gyros sandwich as opposed to the plate before which is odd bc I always prefer meat plates over sandwich form in other foods like bbq, steak, etc. The meat pieces were all really tasty and had some slight char to them too. The taziki sauce is always cold, creamy in feel and refreshing with a good yogurt aroma to it. It's a great bonus and the gyros didn't even need it tbh. The tomatoes were nicely refreshing and the exotic, cool center dolma is always a little treat with meals here. The rice and chunky lemon potatoes with my meals were always mild but still great in texture and prep. As I said before; from my experiences in every single Greek cafe, if the taziki sauce is good, the gyros will be too. It's a solid symptom and indicator imo. As for the burger, very rarely are burger places only in TX actually any good for the past 15 years. So many are just average or below lacking seasoning or a great overall flavor. Niko Niko's, Goode Company Hamburgers and TX Hamburger Palace are my top 3 in that order for it. Each different too. The brioche buns were just the right thickness and very soft to make the beef patty stick out well. The patty was so nice in charbroiled taste, saltiness, richness, beefiness and tender in every bite. A good burger doesn't need much in toppings, but cool, refreshing, tomatoes are a must for me and pickles add some tangy crunch too. For steak rare, but for a burger medium to medium rare. I had never seen or heard of their Greek Spaghetti n Meat Sauce before. This was like a Greek Bolognese with a lot of love in its flavor. The noodles were drained, very moist and so soft. I don't like too much cheese, so I took some off, but still like some. The meat sauce gravy itself was really flavorful, savory, fatty enough and had that subtle sweet, warm spice aroma you get in the Greek lasagna. I like to get dessert here sometimes when I have extra room, bc they have some great options like their galaktobourreko, chocolate ganache cake, etc. The service was very welcoming, friendly and efficient on these visits.

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    8.4 miWest University
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    Greek is not one of Houston's culinary strong suits, perfectly exemplified by Helen, the only Greek…read morespot in Rice Village. While the wine selection and date friendly vibes were good selling points, the subpar service, high prices, and average food made for a less than stellar experience. These factors likely contributed to their recent closure, which is unfortunate. The interior was modern and intimate. High ceilings and large mirrors made the place feel more spacious than it was. It was a nice vibe that made the place visually appealing and date friendly. The brick walls, nice decor pieces, and ultra clean bathrooms were a big thumbs up. But vibes can't save poorly executed food. The octopus was dry and overcooked, the potato croquettes were a bit disappointing, as was, the trio of of dips. The souvlaki was supposed to be their most popular dish, but after trying their ribeye, pork, and chicken, it was simply too bland and not up to par. The gyro platters did not fare much better and the lamb chops were under seasoned. The lemon potatoes needed way more lemon but the only dish that was acceptable was the spanakopita (aka spinach pie). It was all overpriced, especially given the modest portions. Service was often aloof or nowhere to be found. When the nice woman butchered souvlaki and spanakopita, my gut was already in cringe. At least there was discount for cash. While I am saddened by their departure, I take comfort in knowing there are better options available in the city.

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    Authentic and flavourful…read more Service and atmosphere: Our server was polite, friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and very well designed and decorated. It had great Persian vibe including music played. Food and drinks: Very good selection of traditional dishes that were not westernised as in other Persian restaurants. The food was fresh, well seasoned and was full of flavours. The meats were moist, salad and starter tasted fresh. Pinch of sumac which was available on each table was a perfect addition to our dishes. Highly recommend hot Persian tea. Pricing: $$ - very affordable for the quality and quantity of foods received.

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