Service was great! The staff is very kind and helpful. I have came in a couple times and did enjoy…read morethe fresh pita bread and homemade tzatziki sauce. The lamb however, was a little too salty for me and the last time I got the chicken and pork kabobs my food was completed burnt. It wasnt edible. I love my food charred but this was just sooo burnt and made me sick. The price is good for the size of food but not for the quality, I have had better. The restaurant is nicely decorated with the Greek culture but meat was just lacking.

I ate ate the original place and went to this newer place today. It's so much nicer! It has a nice…read moreaesthetic and the waitress was very nice. The food was just as good as I remembered if not more so. I will always swear by this man's food!!

I was on an overnight work trip and couldn't decide what I wanted for dinner, but knew it needed to…read morebe something that was somewhat healthy. I love Greek food, so I decided to try this place out. I was greeted when I approached the counter. I ordered the Gyro Plate to go. There wasn't anyone in the restaurant, so it was very clean and quiet. It took about 3 minutes for my order to be ready. My dinner came with a good size salad, rice pilaf, pita bread and the meat. The meat was delicious. They don't give much pita bread, so I'll order extra next time. The rice was "ok". I didn't like that it had red pepper flakes in it, making it a little spicier than I can stand. Overall, I like it. I did go back and got a gyro instead of the gyro plate and it was HUGE and delicious! I unfortunately didn't get a chance to take a picture because I was starving, so you'll have to trust the Teller of Truth!

We came here for my Mom's birthday because our favorite Mediterranean restaurant closed and we…read moredecided to try something new. It wasn't what was hoping for... The food is good, and I knew that this was a counter service type of place rather than table service. Not a problem. It's just that when I go to a Greek restaurant, I want some Greek food options. I LOVE Greek food, and I get excited when I know it's coming. So I was underwhelmed with the menu. It's basically choose your meat and do you want rice, fries, or feta fries - which you should get. They do have some starters like different dips, dolmades, and spanakopita. As well as a Greek salad and rice bowls... but that's kind of it. Where is the moussaka, or the keftedes? Maybe this is more of a Greek street food type of place, but I was just a little underwhelmed by the options especially since we frequently make our own Gyros at home so I wanted something different. It was still good food though. I'm not sure I would go back unless someone in my family specifically wanted to eat here, but that's only because I would prefer different options. I WILL SAY, the guy behind the counter was working hard and attentive. He took our orders and as soon as one dish was up, he brought it over so it was fresh. If you go, you have to try the feta fries and the lemon potatoes. Yes, they're both potatoes, but they're both delicious. You could probably pass on the baklava. It's not the best I've had. The baklava ice cream was good, but I wouldn't get it again. I was really hoping that they'd have some Loukoumades for dessert, but alas, they did not. The takeaway is that this is more like a Greek fast food and while it's good, it's not big on the options. Worth a try if you're new to Greek food, but not worth it if you love many different options. My mom was happy and that's all that matters since it was her birthday. For those who care to know, the bathroom seemed clean, the restaurant was clean and bright, the one guy behind the counter was great... and that pretty much sums it up.

The food is amazing, we can't stay away! The shwarma is so tender and the ambiance is great.read more

This place pleasantly surprised me. We tried the chicken and beef kabobs. My plate, the chicken,…read morewas delicious. My wife ordered the beef and enjoyed it. I tried hers as well, but did not enjoy the texture of the beef; it felt slightly gummy. However, the flavor was good. Everything else was magnificent. We had lentil soup, feta salad, pita bread, and even tried the red sauce, which is spicy but delicious. The ambiance is inviting and cozy, and the music complements the cuisine while being played at an optimal sound level. I would recommend this place. Although it was not busy for a Friday night dinner, they could benefit from having more staff to make the service run a bit more smoothly.

My mom and I visited for the first time today at the Pearland/Beltway location. We both had Chicken…read more& Gyro Combo plate with Lebanese Tea. We also had the baklava. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS AND FRESH! So much amazing authentic flavor!! Get some Chili Sauce on the side. Tell Abraham I said hi. He's so sweet, kind and handsome! -J

I dined in one night and I have to admit the food is genuinely amazing. But the service we received…read morethat night was painnnnfully slow. So slow we could've gone to another restaurant, been sat, and eaten a meal before we ate our meal here. When we walked in, there was only another table or two seated inside so we were like okay not busy, we'll be in and out, but that was far from the case. There was only one server that night that did almost literally everything, and it was hard to find or flag her down. More people were starting to come in and to our dismay THEIR orders were being taken first after we'd been ready and just sitting there for literally more than 15-20 minutes. Ridiculous is an understatement; we were also sitting right in front of the kitchen so I don't understand how she kept passing by us without batting an eye. There were tables that came after us and left before us, truly disappointing. At one point when we were finally able to get her attention, she said "let me drop this water off and I'll be right back." Spoiler alert - she didn't. She dropped it off and went to tend to other tables before finally coming back to us. Besides all of that, the food was good and eased our frustration a little bit. We ordered the trio dip as a starter and circling back to the service complaint for a second, we thought she would've put it in before more guests started pouring in, but she didn't!! So we were left waiting with no food whatsoever, everything ended up coming out at the same time. Anyway, moving on - the food was seasoned very well, and the flavor was all there, perfect and just the way I expected. It satisfied my cravings and I have no complaints about that. Overall, I think the establishment could be a little better. It's not a huge dining area so I didn't expect service to take that long. I don't mean to be harsh and I understand there was only one server, but I don't remember waiting so long for my order to be taken at a restaurant. We were there for definitely more than 1 hour 50 minutes for a party of 2. I look forward to eating here again but perhaps another location.

Thank you to our server, Sandra, and owner Maria for another excellent meal and service!…read more I can see why you are # 1 on Yelp for Greek food! Once again, I had my favorite, the lamb shank with sautéed spinach and fresh garlic, and vegetable medley. My husband had the Greek salad, pastitsio, Greek potatoes and slice of watermelon. We had also ordered the delicious hummus and pita. Owner Maria blessed my husband with 3 generous to-go servings of her chicken vegetable orzo soup after I mentioned his current medical treatments. Our server, Sandra was great, warm, friendly, cheerful and top rate. If you don't want seed oils in your cooking, if you like made from scratch cooking with authentic ingredients, then you owe yourself at least one visit to Athena's Greek kitchen.

I'm addicted ti the Greek Fajita dish and my sides if feeling healthy are the spinach with sliced…read moregarlic in fresh lemon and the Greek salad side. This is a large meal. All dinners come with a Greek garlic bread starter. I love their iced tea- fresh brewed and always good! The wine is Greek and seems a small bit pricey, but for the extra dollar or two it's worth it- Very delicious. Anything you get at Athena's is amazing so feel free to branch out on your choice. And the desserts are large and homemade! It's hard to save room though. You'll love the fish, steaks, and kebabs. They do a nice lunch sandwich- and still comes with the bread and a Greek salad. If you come on a weekend evening, you may run into the owner having the time of her life! And they take pride in serving the most sweet and ripe slice of melon with every dish. Started to enjoy this first each time I come. It is that delicious, but why can't I find fruit like that anywhere at a grocery store? Give this place a try. Yummy. Officially the authentic Greek restaurant without going overboard. Wait- the homemade 3 layer chocolate cake and the lemon cake! Actually bought a whole one for a large birthday party and everyone wanted to know the bakery name- just Athena's homemade cake! Remember, Greek food is fresh with best ingredients. Service is above that notch and family atmosphere with Greek music- always. But I do find I'm stopping in there solo all the time; others too! Say hello to Maria when you go, she loves to talk to her clients!

This place is a hidden gem! The servers are polite, friendly, and come check frequently. I got the…read morefalafel platter which comes with falafel, hummus, pita, dolmas, lentil soup, and I subbed the veg for rice pilaf. Also came with a Greek salad. The salad was amazing with a piece of feta on top, served with an entire bottle of dressing for you to add as you see fit. The falafel was to die for, so crunchy and yummy, and the hummus was so fresh and delicious. I loved the soup and rice together and the tzatziki sauce was super good!!! I also have never had such great dolmas in my life, fragrant and aromatic, not too oily. Loved it and I wanna come back!!!

Kritikos Grill is definitely not authentic Greek food. The Greek decor is about all that is close…read moreto Greece you can get. The service was good, but the food was terrible. I'm not sure what their hummus was, but it was terrible. It was clumpy, watery and had an odd taste which might as well been oatmeal. The pita bread had an odd taste too. I ordered the pork chops, okra and rice pilaf. I'd give it a 2/5. The okra wasn't terrible, the rice wasn't traditionally basmati and was okay. The pork chops were edible probably because they were marinated so they didn't come out overcooked or dry. My husband got the chicken kabobs, which were flavorless, dry, and overcooked. Overall, the food lacked quality, texture, and flavor 2/5. Service 4/5. Kritikos Grill will not be on our Galveston foodie's list.

Nice ambiance! We ate in, it feels like a "fancy" dinner out but with great prices. Good falafel…read moreand hummus and Greek salad.

What more can I say! Another fabulous meal today at Elsa's…read moreGreek Grill I strayed away from my usual falafel order and tried their Dinner Special -- and wow, I'm so glad I did! It was DE-LISH-OUS!! Our meal began with the Greek-Style Loaded Hummus -- an appetizer that's as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. The house-made hummus was smooth, creamy, and seasoned perfectly with traditional Greek spices. Nestled in the middle were fresh grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onions, and crumbled feta. A must-try dish that's bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavor! For my entrée, I ordered the Roasted Branzino Fish (Sea Bass) -- a mild, white fish with delicate, flaky flesh and a clean, fresh taste. I had mine grilled, and it was absolutely incredible! It was beautifully paired with asparagus, red peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, along with a crisp, classic Greek salad . Every bite was as delicious as the one before. If you're craving a meal that's fresh, healthy, and budget-friendly -- all while packed with flavor -- run, don't walk, to Elsa's Greek Grill! They also have a fantastic selection of Greek sandwiches, pizzas, and so much more. Tell them Best Bites sent you!