I have been coming to Greek Islands for a number of years, and this is a much-needed review of my time in the restaurant. Greek Islands, I consider the gold-standard for Greek food in Omaha and I'll explain why. First of all, the ambiance of inside of the restaurant is one of the reasons it sets it apart from other Greek restaurants, where more and more restaurants put less effort or really no effort in the decor. You actually feel like you are somewhere in Greece with the high temps for Omaha summers but no Sea. It's also a great restaurant to cater to a larger dinner party. Secondly, I have never had to wait very long at all to get my food. The Service is always friendly and fast! I sometime forget to not fill myself up on the complementary bread...but it happens...and I'm pretty sure it's Rotella's bread! I love a restaurant where the servers are attentive to refilling drinks like soda and especially water. Lastly, I am a creature of habit, and I usually choose a Gyro platter...this platter is so massive it's more than two servings, which is great for leftovers. And when your servers ask, "Are you interested in desert?", you don't say, "No", you say "Yes, the baklava please!". The prices are very reasonable for a nice dinner out. I will also add that it is very noticeable that their take-out is very strong here, on multiple occasions I've seen so many people come in the restaurant just for take-out. If you want what I consider to be the best Gyro's in Omaha, check out Greek Islands. read more

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Greek Islands" restaurant was an excellent experience from start to finish. I ordered the gyro sandwich with the Greek potatoes, and both were absolutely delicious. The gyro was flavorful and cooked perfectly, while the Greek potatoes were seasoned just right. For dessert, I enjoyed the baklava with an ouzo, which was the perfect way to finish the meal. The atmosphere was great and inviting, the music fit the restaurant perfectly, and everything was clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly and made me feel welcome throughout my visit. If you're looking for authentic Greek food in Omaha, I highly recommend "Greek Islands" restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back again! Also, if you can, you can check them out at the 2026 omaha's original Greek festival coming on August 20th, 21st and 22nd. Come say hi! read more

Friendliest service ever! Classic family friendly environment. This has definitely become my go-to Greek spot. Servings here are quite generous-- easy to share between two or take leftovers to go. The spicy gyro was a hit and if you want an appetizer, order the fried calamari and ask for the sweet red pepper sauce!! read more

The gyros here are fantastic!! The menu is very large and can be a little overwhelming but the staff are great at recommendations. The inside is very cute and casual with hints at Greek culture in the architecture and decor! read more

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If you're craving Mediterranean food, Greek islands is the place to go! Our superstar server was so kind, especially to my toddler. She let her borrow her sparkly pink pen. So sweet! On top of that, the food was quite memorable. The two dishes that stood out were the chicken gyro platter and Caesar salad. I loved the tomato bruschetta situation on top of the chicken gyros. The pitas were fluffy and hot. My husband upgraded his salad to the Caesar salad and that was a solid choice. It was creamy, fresh and delicious. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and casual. We loved the decor and enjoyed our experience overall. I highly recommend coming to dine here! read more

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Enjoyed the food here, portion was decent for the price. Service wasn't the quickest despite not being too busy but the staff were nice and friendly. The restaurant itself had a cozy feel and plenty of space. We got the chicken and tilapia. Flavour was okay, not salty and chicken was juicy. I thought the fish tasted clean but the rice wasn't what I expected. Would probably stop by again if I'm around the area and try the other dishes as well. read more

Greek Islands - Greek Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Greek Islands is an Omaha classic. I love Greek food and Greek Islands serves some of the best in Omaha. The service was great, food was absolutely delicious, and this restaurant is well-kept and clean. read more

Greek Islands - Greek Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Came here for a birthday and was seriously blown away with the food and the service. For a somewhat busy Wednesday, we had a great time with our party of 9. We sat in the back room and got our bread right away. The server was such a sweetie!! She knew it was a birthday and kept the bread and drinks coming. I opted for the veggie gyro + gryo meat to maximize the veggie options. The food was cooked to perfection. She ended up bringing out some great desserts for the birthday boy. The cookies and creme cake were fabulous and I really enjoyed the sweet and savory bakhlava Really appreciate everyone making the meal so special. We usually come here for special occassions because we know it will be good food and good service. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

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The Greek Islands does not fail. Terrific service. They were attentive but not overly so. They were just right. The food is what brings the customers back. And this restaurant has been serving great Greek food and American food for years. read more

It has been a while,,, we've moved to Elkhorn. GREEK ISLANDS was a go- to for us. So, it's time to return for Amazingly great food & a cheerful TEAM all around ( everyone's personable & smiles ). I usually order a Greek Salad with Giro meat ,wife is more adventurous in her orders ( she tries everything ). All around you can here the servers shout, "OPA, or Woupa , maybe hoopa"during Basketball season . This is said as they " fire-up" the Cheese at tables that ordered same... Pretty AWESOME to see.. Years ago ,,, Greek Islands had a smaller restaurant down the street . Food was GREAT there but a bigger building was in order.. This newer Restaurant set-up is Friendly, spacious , CLEAN , and just a Good feeling you'll have Dining there. So " OPA, Woupa, or hoopa " ENJOY read more

Came here on a Friday night with a big group and had a nice time! The star of the show were definitely the appetizers - the spanokopita and the warm feta dip. As a vegetarian, I did appreciate having a lot of options. I had a wrap and it was pretty good, I can't say it tasted especially fresh or special, but it was solid. Our group was a big fan of the lamb shank and all had great things to say about that and the burger. The atmosphere was nice and bright, and loved that they had coke zero! read more

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We had family in town and a big group to feed. The Greek Islands was more than happy to take us in and lead our crew straight to their spacious party room. Big win already. The wait staff was super gracious, even with all our drink orders flying around. And yes, it's a Coke Zero establishment, so that earned immediate bonus points in my book. My husband and I kicked things off with the wings, and WOW. They were basically the Greek baked chicken we know and love, just in wing form. Lemony, buttery, and pure perfection. I also couldn't resist the flaming cheese, because when in Rome... I mean Athens...I mean Omaha. Whatever! OPA! For my main, I had the gyro with Greek potatoes. The potatoes were a bit chunkier than I usually go for, but the seasoning and flavor totally made up for it. All in all, it was a great night filled with laughter, loud family banter, and fantastic food. Everyone left happy and full. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I recently got takeout from this Omaha favorite. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal. The souvlaki was absolutely amazing--tender, flavorful chicken with garden veggies and tzatziki sauce. My only suggestion would be to include a second piece of pita bread, as one isn't quite enough to balance the amount of chicken and veggies. And the feta stix appetizer was a fun and creative twist on mozzarella sticks, with a nice crispy exterior and a rich, cheesy center. The Greek Islands is a solid choice for a quick, flavorful meal. I'll definitely be back, especially to dine inside for the flaming saganaki! read more

Greek Islands - CHICKEN SOUVLAKI - Greek Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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My husband and I got takeout from Greek Islands Saturday night and it reminded me why I looooove this place so much and why I need to go back more often! I usually love getting the saganaki, but I feel like that's an app that you really need to dine in to be able to experience fully when they light it on fire. Instead we tried the feta sticks with both the tomato and raspberry sauces. I additionally got the vegetarian moussaka - one of my personal favorites! The feta sticks were SO good! There were four to an order and they were super thick and cheesy! The batter was very crispy and satisfying and the salty feta went AMAZING with the sweet raspberry sauce. It was good with the tomato sauce as well, but the raspberry was definitely my choice - I would highly recommend this combination! One of the reasons I absolutely love Greek Islands is because they offer traditional Greek foods as veggie versions, like moussaka and pastichio - something that has been very hard to find at other places. I prefer the moussaka because I love eggplant over mushrooms, but both are delicious and the layer of bechamel really makes both! The flavors are warm and cozy and the serving size is big and very filling. Whenever I dine in, I usually get the baklava a la mode, so I look forward to eating there soon and having an ouzo cocktail with my meal! read more

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Food is always good, good service we go here a lot also get take out. Old time Omaha restaurant.

The girl that greeted me when I walked in was beyond friendly and helpful. I'm not from the area but I love gyros and walked in - immediately greeted, I love spicy so she suggested the mad gyro, the house dressing on my side salad was amazing as was the gyro; and you get what you pay for... the gyro was heaping with meat. Environment seemed clean, friendly & cheerful. I'll most definitely be back and you should go try it!!! read more

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Best Greek in Omaha! I love their huge selection of Greek classics- I'm obsessed with their moussaka. It's creamy and hearty. They rock their seasoned potatoes. The side salad that comes with most meals is just as good as the meal. You need to add the cheese and olives and order the house dressing!! They have the best portions sizes for meals, salads, and appetizers. They have fresh falafel and an amazing veggie platter. You can peek inside the kitchen and watch the meat cook. I love the painting on the walls that add to the Greek feel. There are plenty servers and they're always nice and fast. Don't forget to end the meal with their amazing selection of desserts and wash it down with Greek wine from the bar! read more

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Delicious food perfectly prepared. Love the Greek potatoes! So many good things. Gyros, the chicken. Also try the catfish! So good! We have been going here since the 70s! They have a full bar and Greek wine. Plenty of parking and wheelchair accessibility. read more

Outstanding staff! Attentive and provided great table service. As far as the food...I'd say it was just OK. I was expecting a greek salad, but it was just lettuce and their homemade dressing. The lamb was just too gamey for my taste. The only saving grace was their Tirokafteri (spicy feta dip). It was really good and definitely recommend it. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants, ever since I was a kid. My only gripe is that the service for the last several years has been consistently bad. The people working there hate you and act like they're being forced to work at gunpoint. I still go often because I love the food. read more

I did "takeout" here because I was eating single. I have eaten here with a Greek buddy of mine for many years. The place was very busy at 5:00 PM. I ordered an Athenian Gyro Salad withe extra feta, extra Kalamata olives and extra Gyros slices. What a feast. They included extra Tzatziki dressing. The lettuce base was fresh and an abundance of tomatoes and cucumbers were included. Red onion was also included. I ate until I was stuffed. There are several Greek Gyro outlets in Omaha but none of them can touch the Greek Islands. Best to get a table and really peruse the menu for moussaka; souvlaki and pastitsio among other popular Greek cuisine. Do yourself a favor. Travel to the Greek Islands. read more

5 months ago, I left a review stating this was one of my favorite restaurants...and I raved about the Greek potatoes. Today..."gross" was the only word for the potatoes. We ordered two servings (one with each meal). One order came out and looked gross (one potato was so overcooked that it was black). We had to tell the waitress that she forgot one order. It came out and looked like baby food. It was borderline mashed potatoes. We got there at 6 pm and they close at 7. We obviously were served the bottom of the pan. They should have told us they were out so we could have ordered a different side. Also, I do not recommend the stuffed flounder...extremely small portion. If you go...make sure it is hours before closing. I will not be returning. read more

The Greek salads were amazing.the server was efficient and polite. We love the decor setup and atmosphere of the restaurant.

I always enjoy Greek Islands! It's my favorite Greek restaurant next to Jim and Jenny's. I usually get the same two things but decided to try something new this time. I got the mini chicken gyros. They were the perfect size and packed full of goodness way easier to eat than the big ones. Next time around I would just order a chicken gyro because it is cheaper than the minis but they were still great. My boyfriend got the mad Greek! That will definitely MJ new go-to. So many flavors and - good mix between the meat, lettuce and pita bread. It came with Jalapenos, onions, melted feta and spicy tzatziki sauce. I only want the spicy tzatziki sauce from now on. my other go-tos are the Athenian salad add chicken. I always get the small, which is huge! And the chicken supreme! And DON'T FORGET the Baklava is always a must. read more

Greek Islands - Mad gyro & mini chicken gyros - Greek Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Seriously, just come eat here. It's closer than you think and you deserve a great Greek food experience. Servers are friendly and pretty quick. Nice decor. They have a decent bar and some interesting authentic Greek liquors and drinks. Menu is excellent. Opa! read more

Greek Girl Approved! I've come in twice here while traveling to the area and it is always a joy. So many great recipes and stellar staff. The last time I was in, the owner sent some retsina for me to try by a different brand than I ordered to get my opinion. The Greek potatoes are amazing! I recommend asking for extra lemon to eat them like a true Greek ;) Great menu options and love the Greek wines! Cheers! It's always nice finding a great Greek restaurant stateside--- enjoy! read more

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This little corner of Omaha is absolutely poppin!! This was my first time visiting Greek Islands, and I was pleasantly surprised on so many levels. From the outside looking in, I was a little bit hesitant as to if this would be good or not, but as they say never judge a book by its cover! As soon as we walked in the door I was surprised by how many people were here at 12 PM on a Monday! This place was packed, and I knew I was in for some really good food, it was clear that this is a fan favorite and has been for decades! FOOD : I got the chicken kebabs with rice, salad, and broccoli. My chicken kebabs were delicious! The perfect amount of seasoning, cooking, and not rubbery or fatty at all! That's a big deal for me. I honestly could've had a whole other skewer, they were so delicious! The rice was really good as well, not just basic white rice it had a hint of flavoring that was refreshing and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. The side salad, keep in mind, is nothing more than lettuce in a bowl... So just know that in advance! For all the food I got, $12 was so reasonable and cheap for such a good meal! We also got hummus which was delicious and tasted like they made it in-house which is always good. My sister's got the gyros and my mom got the chicken salad -- everyone was talking about how good their meal was! No one seemed dissatisfied, and everyone was absolutely stuffed! They give you a heaping portion, which I personally love. No one had anything bad to say! SERVICE / ATMOSPHERE : our waitress was wonderful, she was on top of the ball and really helpful. We did feel a little bit rushed but it makes sense because they were very busy! Make sure you get here before the lunch hour rush or you will be waiting for a table! The only reason I gave this place four stars was because it did feel and look kind of dirty. When I went to the bathrooms I just decided not to look at the floors or up at the ceiling and not to peek in the kitchen because I didn't want it to ruin my experience lol... Definitely wish it was a bit more clean but it's an old building, it is what it is I guess. I will definitely be returning to the spot, this is a great place to take anyone - your family, your kids, your spouse or partner, your friends, or even just go by yourself! It's so reasonable and the food is too good to pass up. Definitely my favorite Mediterranean spot in Omaha thus far! read more

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Today I just decided to pop in here for takeaway dessert. My favorite is baklava so I had to get a piece of that. Last time I ordered delivery from here, I tried something new to me-- KOURABIEDES - A powdered sugar cookie which is eaten as a Christmas treat as well as for other celebrations throughout the year. So melt- in-the-mouth good! Naturally I had to get one of those. Then I also decided to get a biscotta because it looked so different from the crunchy Italian biscotti that I've had from coffee shops. This will go great with my morning coffee, even though it isn't Greek. Service was quick and I was on my way in minutes. Dessert is ready. Now I have to decide where I want to get dinner or else cook at home. It's nice to have choices! read more

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Everytime we visit we leave full and with a to-go box. The plate is consistently full so we get our moneys worth (if you think this place is expensive). The service is okay, but we're never waiting an excessive amount of time and they're all nice. I do believe this is top 3 best Greek food in Omaha considering all factors and we'll always be back for more read more

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Took my son and daughter to the Greek Islqnds after my sons graduation. It has been one of my favorite restaurants for a long time living in the Omaha area. While the food was good the service not so much. It wasn't busy at 7:00 on a Thursday just steady. The waitress did not check on us as she should have and she forgot to include a side order so we had to ask for the check to be adjusted. Food is still good and I will come back just a disappointing visit. Overall this visit I would only rate it 3 out of 5 stars in my opinion. I have rated it much higher in past visits. Hopefully just an off day. read more

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Greek Islands my old friend. Tonight I was in the mood for a gyro so I went to this Omaha staple to scratch that itch. I just have to say meh. Underwhelming, felt the food was a little bland. The French fries need a little more time in the fryer. The seasoning was really lacking. So bland, it was a bit sad really. Service was great everyone was super nice. I'm just saddened by the lack of flavor. The tzatziki was even boring. I'll try again in another year. I have to say my wife had the Greek salad which she always gets it and she always loves it. She is always happy with the amount of meat on the salad and loves the flavor profile. read more

I'm from San Antonio but lived in Oklahoma City when I was a teenager and learned about gyros from a local Greek restaurant there. San Antonio happens to also have a wonderful Greek restaurant with the best gyros. I visit my daughter often, she lives in Papillion on the outskirts of Omaha. In my search for good restaurants I saw a review by a fellow Yelp Elite member. Greek Islands was voted 96 nation-wide as a place to eat, so I went out of my way to try it out. And WOW, it didn't disappoint! I ordered the gyro platter with a side salad and french fries. It was so delicious! I didn't think it would be as good as the place I go to in Texas, but it was. The tzatziki sauce was wonderful, lemony and garlicky. The gyro meat was spiced just right. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. When I arrived there were plenty of empty tables, when I left every single table was full and there were people waiting. Service was good. They have a good selection of wines and beer. read more

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First time here and I'll come back - food and service were great. At the end of the meal, I wanted to buy a dressing to go (it is so good) but they had turned the register off since it was closing for the night. They saw I was bummed and someone (a manager?) insisted I take it for free. I'll def be back (have already ordered delivery since) read more

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Delicious busy local place! Loved the fries, salad, baklava, and souvlaki. Get some dressing to take home! read more

Greek Islands - Fries - Greek Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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First time back in awhile and this restaurant continues to provide consistently excellent service and Greek food specialties. The restaurant is easy access with free parking. Even during busy times the staff will work to get you seated quickly. The restaurant is exceptionally clean and festively decorated in Greek style. Friendly and efficient service and make you right at home. They have a full bar, wine list that includes some interesting Greek wines and a nice assortment of local beers ( so nice that they have not gone all IPAs!). The food menu is expansive and offers a variety from flaming cheese appetizer, nice crispy salads, and traditional dishes that include wonderful lamb. If there is room left, they also offer a great dessert. Reasonably priced and great portions, I would highly recommend for a special treat. read more

Not a fan of greek but it was good anyway. Greek potatoes not as flavorful as others I've had

If you want some great greek food, this is your spot. Service was great during lunch even when busy. My gyro was very big and good. This restaurant has been around for a long time and continues to be a destination worth going to. The decor makes you feel like you took a flight to Paros. read more

Always good quality good food and service ! Very family oriented business, always has treated me like family

Great casual spot for Greek food. Food was delicious; Gyro meat and the side potatoes were the highlights. I got the Gyro Platter - not sure what the difference was between that & the Gyro Sandwich (friend got that & they were identical). Service was prompt and friendly. Restaurant is bigger inside than it seems from the outside. There is plenty of seating, it's clean and visually pleasant from the Greek-styled decorations. Good amount of parking. read more

Greek Islands has been a pretty consistent and "tried and true" destination for fulfilling Greek appetites. Most recently our experiences have been solely take out, and I'm eager to get back into their space to experience their customer service firsthand again! The menu items we've samples are always a hit: fresh, accurate, and delicious. They've got some really fun and interesting appetizers if you're dining with a group, they are sure to impress. read more