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    The Greek House

    3.8 (143 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    THE GREEK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Lamb Gyro
    Sonia S.

    The Greek House is a cute, homestyle, authentic Greek restaurant that pleasantly surprised me! I visited Troy on a Sunday and was unaware that most businesses closed that day. Out of the few restaurants open, my friend and I decided to come here for a meal. The decor and aesthetic is focused on the white and blue hues of Santorini, and it made for a very warm atmosphere. The owners were also an elderly couple who were both extremely cute and so attentive to me and my friend. I ordered a Lamb Gyro with Greek Fries, and the food was very fresh and authentic. The pita was crispy, and both the lamb/tzatziki sauce were very flavorful. The prices were more expensive than usual gyros; however, the cozy atmosphere, delicious food, great customer service, and the small business feel of the place really speaks to why the prices are slightly higher. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I were craving Greek food!

    Dolmadakia
    Jody W.

    Still on the hunt for my go-to Greek spot in the cap region area. While the Greek House was good, it's still not quite exactly what I'm looking for. We started out with a sampler of taramasalata (which is one of my favorites and hard to find around here....it's caviar and olive oil - and a few other ingredients - whipped up into a delicious creamy concoction), tyrokafteri (jalapeño and feta) and tzatziki (yogurt and cucumber) dips. All three dips were OK; the taramasalata was not as good as I've had it and the tyrokafteri didn't have much of a jalapeño kick that I would have liked. Tzatziki was solid. The pita was excellent; served warm. I had the vegan gyro wrap and it was similar to falafel, was a little greasy but had a decent/different flavor. Mousaka was devoured completely and had rave reviews. The gyro platter was reported as just OK - the pieces of meat were very salty and not thinly sliced as expected. Classic salad was good and fries were reported as fine. The person that waited on us was very new and the owner/operator was helping her out as much as he could while he cooked everything up. She did as well as she could and we left her a good tip. It was really cold in there...so dress warmly and order some tea.

    A very old but charming interior. Free wine? Sorry, I only speak Greek.
    Joel M.

    The Greek House is a tiny little hole in the wall restaurant. I got the feeling it has been here a long time. It is a Mom and Pop establishment and upon entering it feels like you have been invited to eat in Mom's kitchen. Unfortunately it seems like Mom and Pop might be nearing the end of their run and are in need of some younger assistance. They seemed over whelmed and were constantly bickering. This occured while there was only 5 people in the restaurant including myself. I checked in via Yelp and there was a pop up for a free glass of wine. I mentioned that to Pop and he acted as if he had no idea what I was saying. I ordered a Gyro platter which came with a small greek salad. The salad came with no lettuce. It was essentially a cucumber salad with onions and tomatoes. They only had oil and vinegar for dressing. It also included exactly 2 olives and 2 small pieces of feta. It was very traditional and it was fresh tasting. It was also very cheap. The gyro platter came with exactly 4 slices of lamb, grilled pita bread and tzatziki sauce. The lamb was tasty but there wasn't enough. The tzatziki was delicious. The pitas were pretty dry and tasted old. The platter was also served with fries. They were essentially steak fries like the ones offered in your grocery store freezer. They were baked and covered with parmesan and oregano. It was a noble effort to be unique. They weren't bad but I didn't love them either which is why I left several on my plate. Honestly I don't plan to return to see Mom and Pop. The food prices are not justified and they are being skimpy on purpose. The place is not without its charm. Perhaps I need to try something else next time?

    The meager portion of chicken in the Chicken Shishkabob Platter
    Michelle S.

    We picked up take out from The Greek House on a road trip. My friend ordered the Greek House Salad with Chicken. I had the Greek Shishkabob Platter. The portions here were VERY skimpy for the price. We paid $40 for the two meals for take out. For each meal we only got one skewer with four pieces of chicken on it. We are both still hungry after this meal. The pita bread was very tasty, but not included with the salad.

    Classic greek with chicken added, no peppers or onions
    Sarah M.

    We stopped by during the Victorian Stroll for a quick lunch and respite from the cold. The place is small inside and the menu is short. The waitress was friendly and told us the special of the day was Yvettsi lamb stew with orzo. I opted for my usual greek salad no onions or green peppers with chicken and a side of pitta bread. I like to make a kind of build your own gyro as I eat. I mistakenly ordered their Classic Greek salad which comes with no lettuce but only cucumber, tomato, green peppers, onions, Feta and olives. It was lightly dressed with olive oil when it arrived and the waitress served me lemon juice and oil on the side to dress it further if I wanted. The House Greek which I meant to order comes with romaine lettuce grape leaves and pepperoncini. Lesson learned order the house next time. The side of pitta was pan fried or grilled so it was crispy on the outside and cut into strips. This was unforeseen and made it difficult to do my usual process of stuffing the bread with salad. I wish the bread was a bit softer, not grilled and not cut into strips personally. I upgraded my salad with a side of chicken which was $3.50 on the menu. The chicken came on a skewer and was about 5 cubes squished together. The chicken was dry and not worth it in my opinion. The table that came after us ordered a 3 dip sampler which I would consider in the future. We grabbed desserts from the sidewalk outside since our waitress (the only waitress) was quite busy. Things filled up quickly as we were eating. The desserts were good and had the baklava come from the kitchen and not out front, it might have been a bit warmer and finished with more honey before serving. I don't know, but I enjoyed being able to pick it up with my fingers and it didn't completely fall apart or ooze with honey. The cookies although not usually on their menu, were a nice sandy texture made with nuts, lots of butter and sugar. The one with more nuts sprinkled on top had been soaked with honey and was quite delicious.

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    Love this place and the owner super sweet and the food is to die for! One of the best places in downtown Troy!

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    Awesome service and staff! Place is cute and friendly! Delicious food!! Highly recommend

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    Amazing food. Nice people! Very happy we gave this place try! The Greek fries were amazing...as was the Greek burger and pastitsio!!

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    Amazing food and service!! The owner took our order and made our food, he was so friendly. Definitely recommend!

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