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    Estiatorio Plaka

    4.5 (117 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Bakeries, Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Grilled Octopus
    Danika G.

    I took myself on a little solo date here since it's a short walk from my house. What a cute place! It's a restaurant and bakery and the decor is gorgeous. I wish I could remember my servers name because he was so funny and so helpful. He also didn't judge me for getting basically one of everything for just myself lol. I got the grilled calamari, octopus, and lamb chops. I was NOT expecting the calamari to be so huge haha it was so delicious and flavorful though. I always prefer grilled over fried calamari. The lamb chops were juicy and seasoned so well (not gamey at all). And octopus is a favorite of mine anywhere I go, this was a 10/10. I'll 100% be returning here before I move out of this neighborhood!

    Espresso Martini
    Ellaine J.

    I've been living in Baltimore for 4 years and I did not know there was a Greek town. My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner at Estiatorio Plaka. The decor is absolutely stunning, and I love that they have their own shop/bakery attached. I was so full from dinner that I did not get to try any deserts but I definitely want to go back for a sweet treat and to grab a couple of their infused olive oils. For drinks I ordered the espresso martini and my boyfriend got this like spicy margarita type of cocktail. Both were delicious. We got the Baked Feta in Phyllo for our appetizer, it was delicious and came out nice and fresh. The flavors were so balanced. For our entrees I got the seafood linguini and my boyfriend got the lamb chops. The portion for the seafood linguini is HUGE, so be prepared to take basically a whole meal to go. The seafood was cooked properly the noodles had great texture and the sauce honestly tastes like the sauce from spaghettios and I mean that in the best way possible. It was yummy and nostalgic. Could've used a tad bit more seasoning though. Same for the lamb, cooked perfectly, tasted good, but wasn't the best lamb chops from a flavor perspective. I was expecting more of burst of flavor. Maybe if they added a little flaky salt right off the grill it would've kicked it up a notch. All in all it was a great dinner. The ambiance was perfect, that service was amazing. And I will 10000% be going back because the couple next to us ordered the Greek roasted chicken and it smelled HEAVENLY.

    Happy hour
    Alice L.

    One of the best happy hours in the city! Food: Extensive happy hour food menu at great prices. Delicious: $1 oysters, mezze spreads with pita, mini spinach & cheese pies. Skippable: zucchini chips, and the mini gyros were a little dry. All signature cocktails are $7, honestly amazing price and they are strong and tasty! Service: sat at the bar, bartender was lovely, fast, made good recommendations. Ambiance: restaurant is super cute, bright and well decorated; bathrooms are nice and clean. Bonus: restaurant is attached to their bakery, the mini pistachio baklavas are some of the best ever!!!

    Plaka Mezze Spreads
    Erin B.

    New huge fan of Estiatorio Plaka!! The restaurant itself is beautiful, the seating area feels upscale while still being welcoming and warm. A group of us came for happy hour and it was incredible. The $1 oysters, mezze spread (with hummus, tzatziki, eggplant, and I think a roe cream cheese), and espresso martinis were all 10/10 for me. Sometimes an espresso martini can be a little bitter but I felt like this one had the perfect balance of sweetness!

    Interior
    JD C.

    I can't say enough good things about this hidden gem. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary with the kid and wanted to grab lunch. I was looking for a place that was not too expensive, with good food, good vibes and family friendly; Estiatorio Plaka (EP) delivered. Located in Greektown, not too far from Canton is EP. They have been opened for less than two years and have a bakery, bar and formal restaurant. The outside of this place does it no justice. In fact, with a secret a door it could easily be a speakeasy. The only difficult part is the parking lot. There is limited street parking and a dedicated parking lot that's a 4 minute walk. We arrived, with our reservation and were immediately seated. The staff were friendly and I appreciated that they had a pillow for my son's back in the high chair. My wife's immediate response was, this place is nice; good choice. We started off with a Bellini and Mimosa which were mixed to perfection. It was the right amount of juice and champagne. Then, we didn't know what to order because everything sounded good so we got the French toast and the kayianas (mixed scrambled eggs). The French toast was very tasty and light; the eggs were flavorful as well. Then, I ordered the gyro which had shaved meat, fries, onions and tomatoes which was just as good. It's refreshing to find a place off the beaten path, that's not over saturated and delivers in all areas (customer service, decor, food quality, etc). We can't wait to return for brunch or dinner.

    Tiramisu Latte
    Giliane L.

    This is my second time going there . I love their food . The waiter was so nice and funny . This time around I tried different things . The gyro was good and flavorful. The salad was fresh . Also their bakery side omg , has a variety of coffee , wine and pastries . I will go back for sure to try more

    Chicken Souvlaki Pita
    Janet L.

    Finally ordered delivery from Estiatorio Plaka and I am so happy that I finally took the plunge. Take my feedback knowing that it was delivered! I got the chicken souvlaki pita and fries. The pita bread itself was amazingly flaky and buttered. I'm not sure if they make their own pita or it's just buttered to perfection but I could just eat the pita for days. The souvlaki had fries in it and honestly it would've been better for me without them so consider eating them in the side! The hand cut fries were a bit soggy but I attribute this to the delivery. I might skip the fries next time and try the potatoes that looked delicious!

    Fresh bread
    Tim S.

    Another excellent experience at Estiatorio Plaka! From our server who was absolutely amazing, kind, and attentive, to the delicious meals and beautiful setting. This restaurant is a must-try and also a must-revisit. Make sure you save room for dessert and check out their onsite bakery that has all of the best treats and eats to take on the go Cannot wait to go back again, again. Was a great celebration for a good friend.

    Pasta rosa
    Mike J.

    GET HERE IMMEDIATELY! Came for the lunch special, then stayed for happy hour. Everything was so memorable. Drinks, food, dessert, customer service, ambiance, cleanliness, every single thing EXCEPT the limited parking. We ordered a lot: Pasta Rosa: 10/10 - extremely flavorful and a lot of chicken Avgolemomo soup: 7/10 - not super strong lemon taste as I expected. Still pretty good Oysters: 7/10 - some weird gristle on it, only half dozen Mini spinach & cheese pie: 10/10 - amazing flaky crust. Good filling. Feta fillo honey: 10/10 - a must try. Soooo good. Cheesecake Baklava: 10/10 - threw me off with how good it was. A must try. Ferrero bar: 8/10 Baklava: 10/10 Nutella bracelets: 9/10 Chocolate covered baklava: 10/10 Passion fruit crush: 10/10 Smokey Whiskey: 10/10 Mykonos Highball: 6/10 too syrupy

    Stuffed fish
    Andrea' C.

    I love the ambiance of this restaurant! It is like you left Baltimore and are on vacation! I went on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar. I had a great bartender and dinner. I went for lamb but decided to try one of the specials instead. It was the stuffed rockfish and it was filling and delicious. There are many more things on the menu that I want to try so I'll def be back.

    Coffee menu
    Ana B.

    Stopped here randomly for lunch and had an amazing experience. I haven't been since the spring and was really delighted to see a lunch special that changes every week. I thought I might just get a pastry but was hungry enough for lunch. The restaurant is huge and I sat in a different location than last time and the sun was shining and it was just so beautiful. I felt like I've been transported to Greece. Nikki was my server and she was ABOVE AND BEYOND. She was so attentive she easily could've just left me alone, but was friendly and really went above with giving me extra napkins and freshly cracking pepper on my burger. It was really an elite experience. I couldn't even finish half the burger as the entree came with a salad. The lunch special was quite cheap and they have one dollar espresso on the menu, which is insane.

    Bougatsa French Toast
    Brian S.

    Located in Greektown, it is what you would expect: delicious Greek cuisine! We made a group reservation and had no issues getting in or seated. The staff Were exceptionally attentive and friendly. Definitely a return visit is in order.

    Complementary
    Stuart M.

    Great crusty garlic bread offered up before a hello. Great service with a smile from multiple staff. Clean quarters with a high tech bathroom. The toilet see s you leave then flushes. Electric eyes on the water spigots and blow dryers. Portions are large throughout. Greeks don't let you leave hungry. Our monster Greek salad was had feta, onions, tomatoes, olives(watch out for the pits, and cucumbers. One entree was mousaka with ground beef and eggplant. It was excellent, but we had to bring home half of it. Same with the baked chicken. Burnt lemon and a olive oil, butter base for heaps of flavor. Mounds of roasted potatoes. Ate some, bagged the remainder. Then we finished with orange cake soaked in some sweet syrup. Totally hit the spot. In Baltimore's Greek town, I'd move them to the head of the line.

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    Bronzino was fantastic as well as traditional Greek salad...Sides need improvement and service was so so, our server had no personality

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    We plan to come for morning coffee and pastry. Is there a sit-and-work area? We wonder if we could take laptop out while having breakfast. Thanks!

    Hi Annie , yes you can come in have coffee and work on your lap top. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.… Read more

    We came into the restaurant and were told there is no kids menu, after being informed by the owner here that there was?

    Do you have a kid's menu? Thank you!

    Yes we do offer kids menu

    Can you park at the parking lot by the bank?

    Yes you can let us know if you have any other questions

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