Before I share my review, I want to start off by saying that this is my family's and my opinion…read moreonly. I'll start with the positives. The food was good. We all basically got various versions of chicken souvlaki. I got the horiatiki salad with souvlaki chicken. It was very flavorful and I loved all the veggies and olives plus delicious feta. My SIL and husband had the two versions of the souvlaki platter which they enjoyed. The chicken was very tender. My SIL didn't really care for the fries. My husband didn't like the vegetables being on top of the Greek potatoes that weren't very good. The primary issue was the woman who waited on us. We were seated a few minutes after we arrived. Unfortunately, we were not given menus which was frustrating and instead of the woman owning it herself, she blamed it on the new guy. We ordered and it took a while to get our food and the restaurant wasn't that busy. The woman kept complaining about various things and I assume most people could hear. Not really the vibe you want when trying to enjoy a meal with family you don't get to see very often. It also took a while to get the check and to go boxes. Everyone has a bad day and the holidays are stressful times. I hope it was just a one off.

3.5 stars but I rounded it to 4…read more This cute Greek restaurant is tucked between a French bakery and busy sandwich shop. I found this place when I was working in this city for the weekend. It's clean and cozy atmosphere. My friend and I were there a little before the lunch crowd so we had the place to ourselves. The server was cheerful and prompt. We ordered the chicken lemon rice soup, hummus and pita appetizer, chicken tawook, and I have the salmon in olive oil and lemon. The presentation was good but all the dishes were slightly on the bland side. I enjoyed the food and I like supporting mom and pop restaurants. I wish it was more flavorful but I'm glad I gave this restaurant a try. Perhaps I came on an off day but I hope the locals continue to keep this place going. There's limited parking in this small strip shopping area.

Love Love Love the food , I recommend everything ! Love the…read moresalads and don't forget the homemade desserts !! Never disappoints my family ! We are regulars year round !!!

Had lunch here with a girlfriend and we both share the same views…read more Service rating 1: The (son) was our server and it was a quiet day. He was not friendly nor attentive. We were served and then ignored, empty wine glasses and plates sat for a long time until we waved at him. We were in the main ding room so he was within eyesite. Food rating 4: The beet salad is wonderful, and the pita with hummus is very good too. We will try somewhere else next time.

The food and drinks were simply amazing! Their selection of gluten free options was 2nd to none. We…read moreall enjoyed everything we tried from the Key Lime Martinis to the full Branzino! Our server was thoughtful and his suggestions were spot on. We sat outside so the noise level was tolerable and the ambient music was great.

If you are a fan of Greek cuisine, this is a good place…read more My wife has several food allergies including gluten, eggs, and cow's milk. The server and the kitchen staff navigated things excellently, showing us the packaging for gluten-free pitas and recommending dishes that met her dietary restrictions.

The meal was lovely, as well as the waiter. He was extremely kind and told us everything about the…read morefood. The environment was chill.

A five star first dining experience at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen. The amazing Greek food met with…read moreattentive service by our waitress, Shannon made it an enjoyable night. We were impressed with her recommendations. She made us feel very welcome, which added to our fantastic meal. We enjoyed all of the appetizers - spanakopita, grilled octopus, spicy fries with feta, and dolmades. All were delicious, however, my favorites were the dolmades and grilled octopus. For dinner, we ordered the beet and feta salad and open face lamb and chicken pita. Absolutely delicious! To end our meal, we shared the carrot cake with pecans and cranberries. The combination was out of this world. Looking forward to dining here again. Thank you for the great meal and service.

Decided to try one of our favorite Greek restaurants in the Sarasota area. As usual, it didn't…read moredisappoint. Prices are up about 15%.and portions are the same. Decided to try their Lemon Chicken instead of my normal Lamb Shank. They give you two chicken legs and one thigh. They should add the other thigh. The. Chicken is served in a lemon sauce with potatoes and carrots. Very tasty although the carrots were almost raw. Finished with their rice pudding which they added raisins to for us. Service is great only one waitress. Nothing special inside but clean.

Such great food very please. Not only with the service but the quality of the food and the service…read more I love it when you go to a restaurant. And they're playing authentic music to what the restaurant theme is about. I recommend the Jeremy Sue and all the dishes that are on my pictures. You won't go wrong. Just ask the waitress, show them the pictures. And you'll be happily surprised.

Stella Greek is one of those little family owned hole in the wall spots that ends up becoming your…read morefavorite place. The food tastes truly authentic and everything was packed with flavor. Even the olives were amazing. The marinades on the meat were so good and you can tell the veggies are super fresh. They were also really sweet to the kids and gave them a little treat before we left, which meant a lot. Great food, great people, and you can feel the family atmosphere the second you walk in. Definitely a local gem.

A nice, tucked away Greek restaurant…read more My wife and I dined (for the first time) at Stella's this past Sunday evening, Aug. 16. Our reservation was for 6:30pm. When we walked in, we immediately noticed it was unusually warm it was. We were seated in a corner and given menus by the manager. I inquired if their AC was out. He told me it was not, and that the unuausal heat was due to the temporary removal of their awning over the door, which was letting miore light (and heat in ) than normal, and that it would start getting cooler very soon. I had my doubts about this claim, as the sun was aready fairly low on the horizon, but we decided to stick it out. However, as time ticked by, and the kitchen became more and more active, the hotter it became. Eventually, the heat became so uncomfortable (I wold guess abut 80 degrees), that we decided to pack up our meals and leave. Outside it was refreshingly cooler. But onto the food and service. We ordered the dolmades as an appetizer. They were small, bland, and were otherwise nothing to write home about. We also decided to split the Greek Salad. It was excellent! My wife ordered the chicken. She said it was very tasty. I ordered the lamb chops. However, when our food arrived, I was served some pork skewers. instead. When I brought this to the waiter's attention, he apologized, and departed with the pork skewers. It appears that the waiter simply screwed up the order, because when it eventually did arrive (15-20 miutes later), my wife had already eaten most of her food. I wolfed down 3 of the lamb chops (which were quite good), had the remainder of our food packed up (because of the heat), and departed. Food-wise, it was an oveall solid B. Service was a C-. Most notable about the occasion, however, was the horrible heat. We were seated in a corner, which was the fartherst away from any of the fans and AC vents. However, that (in my opinion) doesn't come close to explaining the magnitude of the problem. Three possibilities exist in my book: (1) the manager was lying about the AC being operational; (2) the manager/owner had increased the thermostat to reduce his electrical expenses; and/or (3) the AC compressor was out and/or the coolant was gone. In order to truly enjoy any meal, the temperature must be a comfortable one. Our experience was the antithesis of comfortable, and so while the food was generally good, it was not so outstanding as to merit our returning again and risking the possibility of yet another insufferably "hot" experience. Time to cool my jets.

The Apollonia Grill is a wonderful Greek restaurant in Sarasota on the north part of Shoppes at…read moreUniversity Center. I had lunch here with friends, and really enjoyed the classy, relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful decorations, and the absolutely delicious Greek salad I ordered accompanied by some grilled chicken kabobs. The service was exceptional too. Highly recommended.

Great lunch today at Apollonia Grill. As always the food was excellent and we appreciate the…read morekitchen's consistency. Kish was our server and she was "above and beyond". She provided superb service with a warm smile, which made our meal all the more pleasant. Well done all the way around.

My wife and I ordered Beef Kofta, chicken shawarma, and spinach pie and baklava. This was hands…read moredown the ABSOLUTE BEST kofta and shawarma I have had so far and I have tried a lot of food all over. The owner and his son were extremely friendly and even gave us free dessert, which was awesome!! Give this place a try you won't be disappointed!

Walked in on a Friday night 6:35 pm & no one was in the restaurant so immediately it gave us a…read morestrange vibe. Interiour was very casual. During the course of the night, they got 1 other table & a few take out orders. There were 2 people working the restaurant - the owner who was cooking & a kid who doubled as a waiter & dishwasher. Food was very good - tabouleh, homemade pita, tender falafel & the beef cube skewer. The chicken skewer was dry. They only offer 2 desserts &b were out of baklava on a Friday night! They gave us free turkish coffee. Bathrooms were hideous - men's room toilet didn't flush & the women's room toilet had the handle dangling from it. I would try it again only because the food was good & I really wanted to try the baklava. BYO!

For our anniversary meal we decided on Divan which is relatively small and intimate with excellent…read morefood; glad we made reservations. Love their food- shepherds salad, hummus and iskender entree plus Turkish wine. Service was very good and ambiance is cozy. Brother in law and sister in law both enjoyed experience as well.

I was delighted to see a Turkish restaurant near our vacation spot. This is one of my favorite…read morecuisines! We did take out and tried the regular chicken kabobs, the ground chicken kebabs, and the Manti. The ground chicken kebabs were everyone's favorite, great flavor, texture and just a delicious kebob! It came with salad, rice, and pita bread. My kids also LOVED the mini manti. We had the yogurt sauce on the side and they were great with and without the yogurt. 100% delicious and worth a try!!!

Very nice ambiance, more quiet than most. I was there for lunch and had fish soup...not quite…read morebouilabaisse but very tasty...and at less than $10 bucks, a great lunch. Service was attentive and the place was not very busy I will be back to try the octopus...a real test!

I was visiting on a work trip and after a three-hour drive, I desperately needed a place to sit…read moredown, unwind with a glass of wine, and enjoy a great meal. A quick Google search did not disappoint. I happened to be right across from a beautiful shopping center and spotted this stunning Greek restaurant. Mediterranean cuisine is my absolute favorite, so I was immediately excited. The only catch? I was cutting it close. They close at 9:00 PM on Thursdays, and I was just seven minutes away with about 30 minutes to spare. I decided to take my chances -- and I'm so glad I did. I sat at the bar and was warmly greeted by a very kind and welcoming bartender. I ordered two glasses of Pinot Grigio and an incredible platter with hummus, chicken skewers, olives, and sliced meats. The platter looked intimidating in the photo, but it's absolutely manageable for one person -- just be warned, the pita bread will fill you up quickly! Even though I felt a little guilty arriving close to closing and staying a bit past 9 to finish, the staff never made me feel rushed. If I hadn't felt bad about the timing, I absolutely would have ordered dessert -- and probably an espresso martini to top it off. Now I know for next time I'm back on the West Coast. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with a classy, upscale feel -- even though I showed up looking like I had just survived a road trip (because I had). There's only so much glamour you can maintain after three hours in the car. I highly recommend coming here for dinner and then walking around the shopping area afterward. It's exactly my kind of shopping destination -- you truly have everything you could think of in one place. I just wish we had something like this closer to home.