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    Estiatorio Plaka

    4.5 (121 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Bakeries, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Maria W.

    I've been driving past this place everyday on my way home from work and I finally hit the chance to stop by. I would have never thought that the inside looked the way it does when standing outside , it definitely fits the phrase " it took e by surprise". The ambiance is beautiful with pink floral foliage throughout the restaurant. There is bar seating and various dining tables to choose from. The restaurant is actually a very nice size. I especially lie that it has a bakery attached with so many beautiful baked goods . I got wings to go because happy hour had just started of which were really good (buffalo and a dry rub). Drinks were really good and the service was too. I will definitely be back to try a Greek dish . But I did rave with at least 8 desserts to take home

    Toyosi O.

    I have been meaning to try this restaurant for over a year. I first noticed it when I was waiting at the nearby bus station to go to NYC. I can't remember what caught my eye but I knew I had to go eventually. I am so glad I did. The restaurant is one of the most visually appealing restaurants that I have ever been to. I literally felt like I had gone to Greece and the music playing helped create that atmosphere too! Our server was so kind. I was debating between the plaka mousaka and the shrimp linguini. He recommended the mousaka and said if I don't like it he would give me the shrimp linguini. No need to worry, I LOVED it! I'm so glad that he encouraged me to try something new and not go with the safe choice (which I'm sure would've been great too). I can't wait to come back!

    Desserts: Baklava & Kataifi. 04-02-26
    Sylvia A.

    We came for the Greek Tasting Wine dinner. So much food. The tasting menu consist of three appetizers. Yes that's correct. I stated three. I have photographed the menu. It also included a salad. With two entrees one being the Spitroast Lamb, the other was the Lavraki (Branzino) filet fish. This was my favorite!! Seasoned perfectly with the lemon oil and capers. It also included two desserts. There was a wine sample that went with every meal. So a total of seven different wines. All pretty much on the dry side. With the exception of the wine that went with the desserts. It was called Paleokairiso,2023. That had a slight sweetness to it. I'm actually a semi sweet wine person. So everything paired well with the meals. I would have to pass on all dry wines but I'm always open to the possibilities. This was an enjoyable experience. We don't live in Baltimore but if you live or work nearby. I highly recommend checking them out. Parking was about a block away. For twenty five cents an hour. Also metered street parking available if you can find it. We would not hesitate to attend another event here. It was definitely worth it.

    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.

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    Just walking in to this beautiful restaurant can lift your mood. We had a delicious lunch (with dessert, of course) and great service

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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.… 

    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

    Do you except EBT?

    We are sorry . No .

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