Came here on a Saturday early evening with reservations. This place was already packed with families everywhere. We were seated pretty quickly as they were already prepared for our group. It was about 12 of us. It's a BYOB spot so our waiter offered us a cooled ice bucket follr our wine. They opened and poured our wine for us. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Despite the packed restaurant, he did a good job catering to our needs. I ordered Greek salad, lamb chops with the potatoes. My lamb chops were a tad overcooked but very tasty. I loved the potatoes, they had a lemon flavor that was different but delicious. I also ordered baklava and it was so yummy!!! The place was an open family-style seating and was inviting. Everyone enjoyed their food . The breas they provide was one of the best!! read more

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I love this place! I've been to Greece and this is as close as you will get in the US. Great food, great service, & a nice calm ambiance. I go to lunch all the time and tried their dinner. Michael was a fantastic waiter. His recommendations were perfect! The soup was incredible and so was my meal! I can't wait until we go back. It's a byob. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Grilled chicken - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Everything was fantastic! We sampled several appetizers, a lamb kebab, lemon potatoes and the orange cake. Simply delicious! Great service as well! read more

Not sure why the negative reviews. This place was busy on a Friday night. The decor is excellent and reminds us of Greece where we were fortunate enough to travel to many years ago. The food in Greece was really good and I think the food in here is pretty close. We had the lamb gyro platter and we really love the meat. Mousaka has a whole slice of eggplant in the middle. It tasted really good. Service was good as well. My only complaint was the food could be hotter when served. Would love to go back and try other dishes. read more

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To think I passed this restaurant for years-stopped in with my best friend for dinner. We had their seafood platter including prawns, octopus, calamari with side of lemon and potatoes were insanely delicious. Our waiter Endre was attentive and making sure we were taken care of. Desert was equally delicious with Turkish coffee and some Greek special pastries. I cannot wait till my next visit. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Recently went to Stamna for lunch and overall it was a good experience. My entree could've had a bit more flavor but tasty nonetheless. Our waitress was nice but towards the end she took a while to come back to check on us and we were ready to head out. The decor was pretty, reminded me of being at a restaurant in Greece. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

It makes me so sad because I really wanted to love this place!! The food sadly wasn't great. I felt it lacked flavor. I really did not like the fries at all. They were so bland that even adding salt didn't help. The muscles were okay. I got the shrimp entree with peppers and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of shrimp in it. Props to the restaurant for giving so many. We loved the pan fried cheese. The server lit it on fire when he brought it to us. However, service was not good. It was so hard to track our waiter down for the check and she didn't come to check on us. My partner and I tried to get her attention multiple times and nothing worked. The place is decorated with evil eyes which is so nice! The place is always packed when I pass by it so I'm a bit surprised at the lack of flavor in the food and subpar service. read more

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We came for dinner on a busy Saturday night but were able to be seated right away. We started with the grilled calamari which was soft, tender, and had a nice char. For our entree, we shared the 2.5lb pink snapper. It came with the choice of 3 sides so we opted for the lemon potatoes, string beans, and Greek salad. I was expecting regular green beans but these were broad and had amazing flavor! They're stewed in a tomato sauce that was very flavorful. The lemon potatoes were simple, lemony, and good. The side Greek salad was okay. The fish had a nice meaty texture and was grilled well. It lacked a bit of seasoning but came with a side of lemon olive oil and lemon wedges that helped. The meal was very filling and satisfying. This wasn't our first visit to Stamna and won't be our last! read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Pink snapper, String Beans, lemon potatoes, Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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I was very excited about eating at Stamna. It has an excellent reputation. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. I started out with the bread which is complementary. It was good. For appetizers, the fried cheese was excellent. I had it with the complementary bread and it tasted great. As for the mussels, I was disappointed. It tasted great but the tomato sauce was overwhelming to the point it felt like I was eating soup. Lastly, the lamb kebab was equally disappointing. The lamb was cooked just as I asked, but it lacked flavor. Likewise, the fries were extremely bland. Overall my entree did not do much for me. A plus is that the service was good. read more

Came here for my sisters birthday on a Sunday @ 12. We were able to get a table for 6 right away. They gave little crayons and a kids menu for my two daughters which is always a perk for me as a mom of a 2 and 4 year old. I got the seafood salad which was delicious and they were not cheap with the seafood. I loved the starter bread that they gave to us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it was a good lunch. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Seafood Salad - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Lovely place with a BYOB policy, great atmosphere and appetizers menu. Our party of five were seated immediately on a Friday night and the wait staff was spot on and very attentive. The food was superb. If you're not into Greek cuisine there is chicken and kabobs. The restaurant is right, but there is outdoor seating. Street parking available. A well known place with repeat customers for a reason. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants, always great service always great food, friendly crowd, Friendly professional staff my favorite dish is a roasted octopus. read more

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Had a reservation at 8pm. Waited 30 minutes, spoke to hostess as they continue to tell me table had paid but still sitting. Hostess was not proactive. Drove 45 minutes with a promise of having an 8pm reservation. Asked another hostess who agreed that they could have asked paying party to give up table as they had another reservation. Left restaurant as my family was able to secure another seating 2 restaurants down. Why provide reservation if not able to sit. read more

I believe they just got all their plates smaller, you barely see any food on the plate with very big charge $$$$ their prices are very excessive for the size of their food they serve !!! we ordered a octopus and it was like a gum, you keep chewing ....like a rubber !!! They mix appetizers plate was bad and wasn't tasty at all.. They charged $35 for a small size of calamari appetizer. It was our first time there and last time unfortunately.... read more

Outstanding Greek restaurant located in Bloomfield. Passed by it going to Holstens many times and finally gave it a shot. Interior and ambiance are great. The service was above and beyond excellent and that's what clinched the fifth star. Waiter was great with recommendations and was attentive all night. We had the gyro platter and Mousakka and both were excellent. The greek potatoes were very good. The olives and bread to start were also top notch. Even the greek iced tea was very good. Nothing to complain about at all. Highly recommended. read more

Lemon potatoes -5 stars Giant Lima beans -5 stars Hummus -5 Pita -5 Overall the absolute best ever Special dessert that you have to know about and ordered when you order dinner read more

Best Greek food around. Spanakopita is my favorite! Try one of the specials or stick to the classics, it's always a very nice time at Stamna. read more

Ordered gyro for takeout. No pride here in what is served. Not sure if they ran out of cucumbers or forgot. For how salty the meat is I would expect more than just 2 slices of tomato and a few little pieces of red onion. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

Have been to this restaurant two times since discovering it. Will be going back the end of November to celebrate a double birthday. The atmosphere feels like you're in a Greek village restaurant. The wait staff are very friendly. The food very good. They start you off with a bottomless serving of olives and garlic toast. read more

This is a rare instance that atmosphere really drove my experience. The restaurant is decorated perfectly but the real star of the show is Niko. Probably single handedly one of the best waiters I've ever had. We were seated promptly but we were waiting for a little while before anyone attended to us. I saw Niko scold the other waiters who were just standing aroung while we were waiting for service. I should have known from that moment on this guy was top notch. He was so helpful and inviting he really drove my experience here. I hope management sees this and uses him to train all incoming waiters, he's truly great. OK all that aside. The food was good, clean food, something you feel good after eating even after eating a whole branzino, lamb or porgy. :) One of the best desserts I've ever had in my life was that galaktoboureko. Maybe because it was my first time having it but oh my that was a fantastic experience. I've never had Greek coffee and I was super super surprised, great coffee that has me running on Amazon looking for a briki to make the coffee. I look forward to coming back here again really soon. Cheers! read more

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Love the food here Great hospitality and great taste of Greek food Definitely recommend read more

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Every time I drive by this place it's always been busy. My husband and I were able to go last night for dinner, and let me tell you that it didn't disappoint us not one bit. The food was amazing and the atmosphere too. I have to give it to them the octopus was so soft and delicious. The seafood orzo was out of this world. I also like the fact that it was a BYOB. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Octopus - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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I came with 2 very good friends - and have not been to a REAL Greek restaurant in too long. We intended to try everything we could - and it was all wonderful. We got the dip platter, but were first presented with wonderful crusty bread and a plate of olives! A great touch is that they put a bottle of chilled water on your table and keep replacing it so you can always have water. The dip platter was great, but especially the Tzatziki (amazingly creamy). We had the meatball appetizer and of course the flaming cheese - so much fun! We then shared 2 entrees - Moussaka with green beans and Kleftiko (Greek Lamb In Parchment) - FABULOUS - especially the Green Beans!!! Definitely go with friends and do as we did - order a wide variety and have a celebration. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Moussaka with Green Beans in front, Kleftiko in back.. - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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The space was large enough to hold a larger group of us which is great. The food was solid. We ordered tatziki, saganaki (pan fried cheese), and salad to start. The tatziki and the pita bread it came with were delicious and the saganaki was also great. The salad was underdressed sour wasn't as great. The portion sizes of the platters were huge and very filling. I don't recommend the rice but the fries and a lemon potatoes were very good on the side. All the meats were very tasty. read more

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The food was TASTELESS!!! Nothing to phone home about and I will not be back. Everrrrr!!! We had the salmon with potatoes and the grilled prawns with sauteed dandelion greens and everything was TASTELESS!!! No salt, no seasoning. read more

They do not skimp on the portions here, so come hungry! I had the chopped vegetable salad topped with a lamb souvlaki and my dining partner had the traditional Greek lemon chicken soup (good on a rainy night) and a chopped salad with halomi cheese. We had the grilled eggplant starter which was served with hot sliced pita lightly brushed with oil. It was all good. Next time I'll try the moussaka or spanakopita. Informal family atmosphere. Attentive service from the staff. All in all a great find in Bloomfield.. read more

Authentic Greek cuisine! Food was fresh and tasted delicious. Portions were very generous plus yummy bread basket served with olive oil before meal. Service was fast and efficient. Inside ambience made us feel that we're in Omonia. Definitely recommend read more

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The Greek hospitality is in full view here. You are welcomed with a smile by the hostess, seated graciously, and served with charming efficiency The menu is extensive. The list of appetizers will blow your mind. Want a dip with your yummy bread? Why not try a plate with 5 different types? if you want standard Greek main dishes, you will find pastitsio, moussaka, tyropita, and spanakopita. Leg of lamb is topped with phyllo, and for a Greek-American selection, enjoy chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta. The restaurant is decorated in typical blue and white with comfortable tables, chairs. and booths. read more

We came here for an early father's day celebration a few weeks back. We booked our table in advance so didn't have to wait but this place gets super busy, so booking a table is highly recommended. The place has a great ambiance, and our server was great, but it's the food that was underwhelming. We got the spinach pie, octopus for apps, and the lamb and shrimp for mains. Octopus and desserts stood out and stole the limelight, but everything else was quite underwhelming and lacked any sort of flavors. With the $$$ we spent here, we were quite disappointed with our food!! read more

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Obsessed with everything at this place! Food was amazing, wait staff was great. Place is beautiful inside. Can't wait to go back to try more menu items. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Hummus & Tzatziki - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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The service is excellent and the food is delicious every time. They have amazing desserts as well

This was my second visit to Stamna . I had the moussaka and it was rich and creamy . A good portion size too with enough to take home for later . The hummus was delicious and very fresh . We also had the lamb special and a gyro platter. All of which were delicious and we took some of those home too . Make a reservation if it's the weekend to make sure to get a table. Wait staff was attentive and never had to ask for anything. read more

Absolutely loved it here! Delicious traditional/authentic Greek food with amazing portions. Came here on a Sunday afternoon, place was packed, we got seated right away. The food was spectacular, I felt like I was in Greece - the authenticity of flavors, the portions, the presentation.... seriously can't rave enough about this place and can't wait to come back. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Kalamari, Greek Burger, Octopus - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

We had the chicken souvlaki platter. They serve it with complimentary grilled bread and olives. We ordered the platter with extra pita. EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS and EVERYTHING smelled AMAZING! The tzatziki was thick and rich, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and grilled just right. It felt like we were eating Greek at a family's home. The food was simple, but the impression it made will last for a long time. I would love to come back here and try some other items. read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Chicken souvlaki platter - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

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I ate here recently and their service is appalling. First of all, I had a reservation set at 7:30, and we were not seated until 8:10. The hostess was inattentive and rude. Second of all, I hear from my uncle that the waiter (who apparently knew who I was? Despite me never meeting or communicating with him) had some very rude things to say about my girlfriend who I was there with. Messing up the reservation is one thing, but instead of attempting to reconcile the situation, I have to find out later that this was said behind my back. Unbelievable. Stamna employees need to work on better service and learn to mind their own fucking business. read more

Wife and I went to Stamna last Sunday for dinner. Ordered pan fried lamb liver -- delicious -- and Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) -- under salted -- for appetizers. My main course was a lamb gyro -- plenty of meat but pitas were dry and cut into small pieces (why?) and, instead of tzatziki sauce, they served it with plain Greek yogurt. I'd rate it one of the most disappointing gyros I've ever had. Came with fries -- good -- and a Greek salad -- also good. My wife's main course was descibed as lamb and vegetables in tomato sauce, baked in phyllo. Very large with a lot of really tender lamb in crispy phyllo, but few vegetables, not much tomato sauce and no seasoning -- so very bland. Restaurant was really crowded so service was slow, but our waitress was as helpful as she could be. With tip, meal came to almost $100 -- not a good deal IMO. Much prefer Mykonos in North Arlington, our favorite Greek restaurant in the area. read more

Lunch portions are generous - I got the delicious falafel platter, which comes with pita, Greek salad, and a side of your choice (Greek fries). I'd love to come again and try other dishes on the menu - and the beautiful, coastal-themed interior makes you feel like you're in Greece! read more

Stamna Greek Taverna - Falafel Platter - Greek Near Me - Bloomfield, New Jersey

I really really really want to like this place. It's Greek/Mediterranean, which I typically love, it's got a great menu, and it's local to where I live. But, I have given it three chances and I'm let down each time. It's not terrible by any means, and the staff is very nice, but it seems to me like everything just tastes a little off. The tziki (sp?) sauce has a weird flavor, the white rice...texture is strange and tastes a bit weird and I most recently had a chicken souvlaki platter where the chicken was cut into cubes and just over done so it was so dry. I would definitely recommend someone to try it for themselves, it's very possible that it's just me lol but I probably will not be going back. read more

Authentic friendly and homey spot to bring your family/loved ones/girl group/date to. The food was delicious and the portions were hefty. No leftovers had gone uneaten. I recommend the fish roe spread with pita for an unexpected fresh, light and salty appetizer as well as the grilled calamari. Our server was also just super sweet and welcoming I felt like he was our cousin serving us not a waiter. I went for Mother's Day because this is my moms favorite restaurant but I would come back any weekend regardless of special occasion :) read more

The food is good. The wait staff is pleasant and attentive. The hostess on Saturday is rude and inept. We will not go again with this hostess is there. This is the third time that she was there and I had made reservations. She takes about 10 minutes to play on a computer and another 5 to decide where to seat you. When you ask is there a problem, her response is "it's not that you have been waiting an hour! I would rate it excellent if you remove this hostess ( she makes a pleasant experience in pleasant). Again this was not the first time. read more