At least I go to Demetri's once a week if nothing else for their Avgolemono! The best lemon soup you will have in the USA that is not made at the house of a Greek yiayia ( grandma) Their food is delicious all of it and everything! Made fresh and with love ! The service is incredible and everyone waiters are wonderful. The ambiance is always great at Demetri's they are fun and engaging their food is delicious! They are packed lunch and dinner all the time and we love it! read more

The ambiance here is decent, though it leans more toward a loud family environment than a quiet date night spot. Unfortunately, the meal itself was disappointing. As a fan of Greek cuisine, I found the flavors here to be very basic and lacked any real excitement. The salad arrived under-dressed, the bread felt somewhat stale, and the vegetables were soggy. There was a consistent lack of seasoning across every dish. I stopped eating after a few bites as there was little incentive to finish. Additionally, my wife's steak was served medium-rare despite ordering it medium-well. Service was slow throughout the evening. There are much better Greek options in Lake County; I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

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Wonderful greek experience. Service was welcoming and helpful. Taramasalata appetizer very tasty, especially with the warm bread. Spanak...(sorry I forget) was terrific. Not too loud and pleasant situation too. Loved it and will return read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

The past several times I went I realized everything they are bringing is being reheated in the back and the microwave isn't that consistent. I have been given cold dolmades and watery sauce too many times now. Service is not that good and they have raised their prices. Not the same as before, I'm done with Demetri's. read more

It's a solid 4! We didn't have a reservation at prime time dinnertime but were seated right away. The dining room has sturdy booths surrounding the space, with (4 top) tables on the interior. It got very busy and bustling as the evening progressed, with all tables occupied. Quite the place to be, and it seems there is an elderly following! Complementary bread is provided. An extensive drink and cocktail list is too. As I don't usually see a pistachio martini offered on a drink menu, I had to try this! It was smooth and refreshing, but quite heavy, as the heavy cream in it made it feel like a dessert cocktail. The flaming saganaki cheese appetizer is always a hit, and each entree comes with a hearty bowl of lemon soup, which we ended up taking home some of the serving. Most recently, I've had the scallops entree here, and it comes with a plentiful serving, along with roasted squash and zucchini and rice. Kids' menu has offerings like butter noodles and a mini moussaka, which is a great value. Our waiter was very busy but also attentive. Recommend for sure! read more

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Fantastic place! We'll definitely come back. We came at lunch time and it was very busy so it took some time to get our food, but it was well worth it. Authentic Greek food, everything was super yummy: appetizers, main courses and dessert -everything! read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

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I went to Demetri's Greek Restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my husband and some friends. This Greek restaurant is pretty popular on a Saturday night. After unsuccessfully trying to get reservations online, we were able to get in at 6:00 but by the time I left it was completely full. Our evening started off by unwrapping my napkin and finding a dirty knife. This was not a great start to the evening. We ordered the grilled calamari as an appetizer. This was excellent, better than the fried calamari. I got the calamari salad for my entree. The calamari was once again excellent and all of the vegetables on my salad were fresh. Our meal was great and I recommend Demetri's Greek Restaurant. read more

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We've been to Demetri Greek Restaurant a few times, and overall it's just okay. The food is fine -- nothing particularly memorable, but it gets the job done. The service, however, has always been good. Everyone we've interacted with has been kind, and the atmosphere feels very family‑friendly, which is a nice touch. read more

(4) ~ still very good food & service DRINKS: ** Greek Coffee = (4.5) Very Good! FOOD: ** Gyros (appetizer) = (4.15) Very tasty, although it's "deconstructed" for sharing, so I will try the Platter next time b/c I prefer "constructed";) ** Warm Bread + Butter = (4) very good ** Loukaniko Scharas (Greek Sausage Appetizer) = (4) very unique & shareable ** Pastitsio = (4) very filling ** Creme Caramel (flan) = (4) very good ** Bougatsa (dessert) = (4) worth the 10 minutes to prepare;) read more

** Delicious Food ** ** Great Old School Greek Service ** ** Can't Go Wrong ** Demetri's is a consistently solid Greek restaurant. You can not go wrong here. Everything is as it should be and delicious. They are very attentive their guests, and if you are looking for that old school Chicago waiter experience, they have it. I love being able to just say, "What do you recommend?" and it's perfect. Go to Dimitri's. read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

While I've been to Scrambled, the restaurant in the same building as Demetri's, this was my first visit to Demetri's Greek Restaurant but it won't be my last. To be honest, I had quite forgotten about this restaurant, but we had a very good dinner tonight so I will remember it next time. We didn't have a reservation but we were seated right away. The dining room is spacious, I saw several large parties in private rooms, and nicely decorated with the traditional blue and white colors. We had complimentary bread, and we ordered the obligatory saganaki, which is always fun. I ordered the gyros plate and added Greek fries. It came with a side salad, white was fresh and crisp and I loved that the pieces were chopped small. My gyros came practically exploding off the plate. The gyro meat was cut thick and was juicy and tasty. The fries were so crisp and delicious and generously sprinkled with feta. I don't eat a lot of gyros but this was a dish that I would order again. My friend had egg lemon soup and skirt steak, accompanied by potatoes and veggies. The skirt steak was nicely seasoned and cooked. We finished with baklava, which was a little different than I'm used to, stuffed with nuts and redolent of cinnamon, not too sweet. While I prefer a more flaky phyllo version, this was a nice finish to the meal. Our service was great, our food was delicious Greek favorites, and we had a very nice meal. read more

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Well this was my first time coming here and it was Good Greek resturant. I was invited to my sister from another for her birthday that day. I used to work here and it was a Chi Chi's Mexican restaurant I think. Our server George was funny yet amiable. They had fresh fried sardines which was unusual, because most sardines are sold in a can. It was yummy delicious. Ambience was very romantic. The lentil soup was good fresh and delicious. The Domadres was also delicious but small portions for wrapped cooked grape leaves with ground lamb meat inside. The fried egg plant was out of this world tasty and I usually hate egg plant to eat especially if you boil eggplant. The Moussaka which is like a Lasagna is mouth watering delicious too. You get a good amount but this is a place that if it's a special occasion would be the best to go for a Greek restaurant otherwise recommend it the only thing is why four out of five stories is because they didn't give us butter for bread when we requested. My other friend ordered a fresh catch fish and I loved my Lamb Rack. My friend's mother ordered the Athenian chicken and was yummy too. She could not finished it so I made it a leftover lunch with it the next day for lunch at work. Very Bougie but I did not pay for it. read more

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First time here and glad we went. Met out-of-town family who used to live in the area who really liked the food here. Nice looking restaurant that shares space with two other restaurants. Liked the bar area when you come in, not a bad place to go for a drink and a meal if dining alone. We says indoors but maybe should have sat outside, looks nice out there! Ordered the skordalia for appetiser and then had the dinner salad with the simple Greek dressing. Salad was cut up a bit too fine, making it hard to eat with a fork. Had the Mediterranean chicken breast with rice and spinach, and it was a good portion size, not huge but fine. Service was also good. Next time will order a glass of dry red wine. Would have paired well with the chicken. Overall it was very good, look forward to going back again. read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

Wow, I've really like this place. Flew into town and and celebrated a birthday at this restaurant. Ordered some appetizers, a large octopus tentacle, and some feta wrapped and Filo dough. Main entrées was a combo of eggplant, dolmates, and lamb. It was absolutely delicious.. what I enjoyed the most was the soup. I don't know how to pronounce it but it's the chicken, rice and lemon soup. No pictures because I want you to check this place out you might like it, I know I did. read more

We had dinner at this restaurant on Saturday using opentable the food was not as good as expected the service was good. We use open table However this restaurant failed to give us our points not sure why they are open table. read more

We went here as a group and I would say it was just so so. It was a bit over priced for Greek food. I didn't think our waiter was that friendly and seemed to get annoyed with everything we asked for. They do take on 3% surcharge for a credit card and if you want separate checks make sure you ask for that right away. Once we got the bill and asked for it- they said no - that it was too late- so there we were figuring everything out ourselves. We had a mixture of fish, chicken and lamb. It's pretty plain so not sure I would come back but easy to get a reservation for a large group. read more

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Food is excellent, service pleasant and caring. Prices are good and availability is usually no waiting

Cheerful and friendly staff greet you as soon as you enter. The food is pretty good. Everything we've ordered has always come out tasting fresh. Came in on a cold winter evening in the middle of the week, and they had a double sided fireplace roaring that warmed the restaurant and removed the chill in the air. Very cozy. read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Combination Plate - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

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we tried demetri's for the first time this friday and although i still believe that greek town restaurants are a hard act to follow, demetri's was fairly good. we were cordially greeted by our host and seated in a cheerful and spacious dining room. water was delivered quickly along with a loaf of warm bread. we ordered saganaki (delicious), grilled octopus, as recommended by our server--greek salad, vegetarian moussaka, and greek meatballs. the food was very good, and main entrees were delivered to table hot. the salad was crisp, cold and was dressed with plenty of oregano (a fav). our water was refilled without asking and our server was helpful and knowledgeable. demetri's is a restaurant to try, if you don't want to make the (very) long trek down to halsted in chicago. read more

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Our party of 4 walked away from the restaurant dissatisfied with experience with food and service. My friend and I used the ladies room when drinks were ordered. Waiter never did ask us if we wanted anything to drink remainder of meal-even when 2 drinks were served. So we said let's save money and just drink water, which we did! The shared Saganaki was excellent. I had ordered my salad with no Onion and dressing on the side. Arrived covered in diced onion with dressing on salad. Sent it back. Guess what, never got my salad. The Combination plate ordered by 2 of us was just OK and not hot. The Shrimp Kabobs were OK but lacking flavor. The Beef Kabob was overcooked. We were never asked if we wanted dessert before the checks were brought out. Probably won't give them a 2nd chance. read more

I liked the food here. The ordering process was quick, there was a good amount of seats. The gyro platter was delicious and fresh! However it was a lot of meat for one pita..... the potatoes were good as well. read more

This is one of our favorites! We usually sit in the bar. Alex and George can make food recommendations and suggestions. The best lamb chops around! Well run family friendly environment. Very friendly staff and the service is exceptional! They also give you a great pour! read more

I went with a large group of friends and was really looking forward to some authentic Greek food. Ordered the combo plate of Moussaka and Pastitsio but was very disappointed. Both were so bland I had to add some salt, which I never do. It didn't help. And there was so much soft potato and zucchini in the moussaka I couldn't taste any eggplant. Also the pastitsio wasn't very hot. I probably should have sent it back. The green beans were almost mushy but tasted ok. The best part of the experience was the waiter - who was very attentive and friendly. Sad to say, the lemon soup and bread were the best part of the meal. Paid with cash to avoid the surcharge for using a credit card. As if their prices aren't high enough! read more

We had a wonderful meal at this charming Greek restaurant. The setting is cute with lots of blue and white. It had us feeling we were in Greece from the moment we arrived. Our waiter was a terrific older gentleman who knew how to be a good waiter - from his suggestions on the menu, to being prompt with our requests, we felt we were treated as guests. The food was delicious. The fried zucchini served piping hot and crisp. The complementary salad was dressed perfectly and you could tell they used Greek feta on top. My octopus was succulent, melt in your mouth tender - so fresh! The shrimp which accompanied it were huge and very tasty. My husband enjoyed his gyro plate and you could tell the meat was freshly shaved rather than reheated meat which had been cut hours before that restaurants often serve. Even the fries were hot and crispy - I cannot wait to go back and try out more of the menu at Demetri's! Thank you for a very enjoyable dinner. read more

Demetri's Greek Restaurant - Shrimp and octopus special - wonderful! - Greek Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

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Super yummy Greek food and service was great! I love the Greek Lemon Chicken soup. I've dined in and I've had delivery, both times food was great!!! read more

Very good Highly recommend! Gyro !!! Was very good off the spindle. Clean place I will return. read more

Our waiter was very accommodating but- - Last night- the food was subpar I hate to say. The "grilled" octopus was tasteless. Taramasalata, not good. I should have sent it back but I was embarrassed. Embarrassed??!! I am upset at myself! Why as a dining patron do I need to justify bad food? Well I was just being polite. I'm sorry I came, heed my warning. So looking forward to this place. I guess the only good Greek is in Greek town! read more

Food is OK. Expensive for a Greek restaurant! What I have even more is the 3% they tax you for paying via a card. Also, the waiter complained too much! Why should I care? Never going there again! They are dead to me! read more

I'm writing this review as I am exceptionally annoyed with my dining experience yesterday. Full disclosure- I have eaten here many times and I have enjoyed it. We had a party of 6 and 4/6 had no issues at all and enjoyed the restaurant. 2 of us ordered skirt steaks both medium rare. Both of us had problems with the order. Mine clearly sat around and was barely warm but cooked as ordered. My friend's steak was hot but medium rate was long gone. We both returned the order and told the server the problems. 10 minutes later she re-appeared asking what she should say exactly was wrong and we repeated exactly what we told her the first time. When she returned my friend's steak was hot very juicy and fine. Mine was raw a step lower than rare (which would have been ok for a second shot - Things happen). I am familiar with restaurant kitchens, + chefs and their temperaments. The server visibly gaped when I showed her the sliced steak. There is no doubt in my mind that this was an intentional message being delivered. The entree was taken off the bill. Never ever saw an owner or manager. This is not the usual for them but handled incredibly poorly. read more

Food was great. Service was incredible. Good atmosphere as well. Will come back next time I'm in the area

A group of us went to Demetri's after attending a holiday light show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It was convenient and had a warm ambiance. Waiter was efficient. The food was a mix. Good: the warm, crusty bread, the flaming cheese, the portobello mushroom spinach appetizer, the Alfredo pasta entree, side vegetables w/entrees, wine options. Gyros was considered fine, reliably average. Subpar: the soups (too salty to the point of distraction, not enjoyable), the Greek entrees of pastitsio, moussaka, white fish. The 2 casseroles were served lukewarm, so they tasted like leftovers vs. freshly-baked. The flavors, if they were present, didn't come through. The 2 fish entrees were what I would describe as mucky, wet, pasty, & completely unseasoned. The cook coated them in white flour, & must've steamed them w/the flour on them, forming a wet paste. Absolutely no seasoning at all, just bland, wet, white, fish, suitable only for patients on a strict low-sodium, bland, diet. Please do not order. Cook, please don't misrepresent Greek fish dishes this way. I'm not Greek, but honestly, you must get some training in this area. Thank you. read more

The ambiance at this restaurant is definitely traditional Greek which I happen to like, I'm not always in for the fancy high class looking restaurant, and what's important here is the food which is absolutely fantastic. Especially The Grove calamari is exceptional. I personally go for a main course of fish so mainly whether it's Whitefish or salmon I get a Grecian Style. They also have outdoor dining which is very nice during the Spring through fall seasons. And the service is very good despite the fact they can be very busy at times. Sam the owner and his three sons do it excellent job at maintaining traditional Greek dishes. You should definitely find this place one of your favorite for Greek dining. Bon appetit. read more

Food was very good. We had several appetizers. I had the Athenian chicken, which was moist and not over seasoned. Greek lemon soup was a touch too lemony. Baklava + read more

Went there last week end. Ladies room was closed. Everyone shared the men's room, which had a dead bolt. Dirty, smelly men's room. Really took away from a good meal with superlative service. If it got busy, how long would the rest room wait before??!! read more

There are a few Greek or Greekish places around here. But this is the real deal, complete with an Orthodox icon corner and hot Greek staff. Beefcake and gyros! Thirsty comments aside, the food here is amazing. In fact, maybe a bit too amazing. Starting off with bread and butter sounds simple and boring enough but I guarantee one hasn't had better tableside bread and butter anywhere before. By the time I realize I need to leave room for food, it's too late! They're irresistible. So, just like the corpulent diner à la Monty Python, I throw caution to the wind and sumptuously enjoy saganaki, gyros, and whatever caught my fancy that night. And unlike many, many neighboring establishments, this one has stood the test of time. While other names come and go, this remains as a stalwart pillar of local epicurean joy. read more

Fabulous food, great service Pleasant surroundings. Highly recommended. A fun place to eat.

My kids and I originally planned on trying a taco place also located in Deerfield, but Greek food sounded more appealing to us (especially to my always hangry son) that's why we ended up trying Demetri's on a Monday night. There is ample parking for the restaurant and they have an outdoor dining area for nicer weather. This place is nice and clean inside. Demetri's shares a building and restrooms with a brunch place (EggShell Cafe). Once we went inside the restaurant, we were greeted and seated at the main dining area right away. We were given the house bread and glasses of water once we were seated. Our server was pleasant, although I am not sure if they were short on staff, but service was quite slow. Here are the dishes that my kids and I have tried tonight: LEMON CHICKEN SOUP- delicious. This (or salad) comes with any entree. GYRO PLATE- It was good, nothing spectacular. CHICKEN LEMON(Kota Lemonati Agriomanitaria)- It was basically chicken breast and mushrooms with the lemon chicken soup, but without the rice. KOTOPOULO SPANAKI- the chicken was overcooked and very dry. The spinach and feta inside had no flavors. The side of rice pilaf and vegetables were good but the overall presentation, portion size, and taste of the dishes were disappointing. There was nothing special on any of the dishes that I have tried, specially the chicken dishes. Overall, I appreciate the nice interior and the welcoming service but sadly, I was not impressed with the food. There are a number of great Greek restaurants in the Northshore area, which serve delicious and satisfying dishes at reasonable prices. read more

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Catering Fail! I like Demetri's. I have been an eat-in and take out customer for many years. That's why, without any further shopping, I arranged with Demetri's to provide dinner for 100+ people at our home for a big party. We discussed our plans with owner Sam. Sam instructed us to provide the guest count and menu selection 7 days before the event. "Catering" consisted of preparing and bringing the food. No set up or serving. With RSVP's in, we contacted Sam 10 days before the event. That's when he told us he couldn't help us. Sam said he "didn't have anyone to deliver the food." Our home is 2 miles or about 10 minutes from the restaurant and delivery was for 4PM. Neither far away or at their busiest time. All of this was discussed when we first contacted Sam. With 100 guests arriving in 10 days and no food provider, we quickly pivoted and found a Greek restaurant that was happy to accept our $2200 order. But it was heart stopping and disappointing that our locally owned, a favorite and small business, Demetri's Greek Restaurant, let us down for our big event. read more

In an area dominated by fast food and fast casual options, Demetri's provides a completely different alternative. Full sized Greek entrees in a large restaurant, with classy decor, full service, and in a casual setting. This is a nice change of pace if you're looking to do a more upscale business lunch or wish to have a hearty dinner. The lunch specials are an especially good deal, priced similarly to many of the sandwich options you will find in the area. Here are my thoughts on the items I tried: Bread: Nice with a crisp crust and soft meat. Avgolemono Soup: Well balanced soup that wasn't too sour with a bit of thickness added from the lemon and a good amount of rice and chicken for flavor. Fish Soup: I wish this was on the menu everyday. The generous thick chunks of fish are flavored nicely with a broth of onion, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes. The stock was very satisfying and delicious. New York Steak Sandwich: Nicely grilled steak on a fresh bun with a generous side of crispy french fries. Biftekia: Probably one of the "healthier" versions of this dish I've had, but the patties were very generously sized and the steak was seasoned just right (not overpowering with herbs or excessively salty). This went well with over roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. Combination Plate: Also a bit on the healthier side, with less salt and fatty elements (like sauces) than I would've expected. The Moussaka was done very nicely, with tender eggplant and potatoes flavored with a good mix of lamb and beef. The bechamel sauce tied everything together nicely wasn't wasn't overly rich. The dolmades were a bit tame for me, the sticky rice held the lamb together nicely but I didn't get much flavor from the grapevine leaf or avgolemono sauce. The leg of lamb was presented in nice thin slices, lightly seasoned and tender. Overall, this is a nice option to have in the Deerfield area, particularly with very competitive lunch prices. The cooking seems to be a bit on the healthier side with items prepared from scratch and flavored with herbs and spices rather than salt. This makes it an appealing option for those trying to eat better. read more

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We've always loved the food and usually the service, too. If it's busy, just be ready to wait a bit. There aren't many Greek places around here, so this is our spot for sit-down Greek meals. The vibe is your classic Greek/Mediterranean style. read more