Headed to Hershey Park on a Friday night, I wanted real food before handing over my wallet to the world of overpriced funnel cakes and mystery chicken fingers. Less than 10 minutes from the park, I found Simply Greek -- and wow, what a win!
Let's start with a few quick pro tips (because Simply Greek is popular for a reason): they don't take reservations, it's first-come first-serve, and your whole crew has to be there to get seated. Parking can be tricky -- the lot's small -- but there's street parking on Lucy Ave if you get creative. Somehow, I scored a spot right out front on a Friday night, which felt like a sign from the Greek food gods that this dinner was going to be special.
I had done my research beforehand and checked out the menu... which turned out to be a terrible idea, because I wanted everything. Every. Single. Thing. We showed up around 5pm and were seated right away by a super-friendly staff that already had the good-vibes energy going.
We started with the Keftedes (Greek meatballs) -- five little orbs of happiness served warm with pita and a side of tzatziki ($8.99). They were perfectly juicy, seasoned just right, and that tzatziki? Heavy on the cucumber, light on the dill -- exactly how I like it. We demolished them like pros.
For the main event, my dining buddy went all-in with a Build Your Own Greek Bowl -- lamb souvlaki, rice/quinoa mix, roasted veggies, tzatziki, the works. When it hit the table, it looked like something out of a foodie magazine. The lamb was tender and packed with flavor, and every bite looked like it belonged on a postcard. He was thrilled (and nearly licked the bowl).
I went classic and got the Moussaka -- eggplant, ground lamb, beef, potatoes, and béchamel sauce baked into pure comfort ($16.99). It came with a "side salad," but don't let that word fool you -- this salad had ambition. Romaine, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, feta, and house dressing -- everything crisp, fresh, and intentional. I ate the whole thing before my fork even touched the main dish.
And the Moussaka? Oh. My. Goodness. It was enormous, piping hot, and absolutely phenomenal. The layers were perfect, the seasoning flawless, and that béchamel sauce? Some of the best I've ever had. I couldn't finish it all, but I absolutely took home the rest for a second round!
For about $50 total, we walked out totally stuffed, smiling, and already planning our next trip back. This was my first time at Simply Greek, but it definitely won't be my last.
If you're headed to Hershey Park -- or anywhere near it -- skip the overpriced park food and treat yourself to Simply Greek instead. You'll thank me later. read more